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Iconic: Helen Mirren smooches Stephen Colbert, leaves him speechless

Maeve McDermott
USATODAY

On Wednesday night, while you were probably watching American Crime Story or the primaries or spending your time with some other inferior form of entertainment, Helen Mirren gave Colbert's Late Show its most iconic moment it's seen yet.

The 70-year-old actress stopped by to visit Colbert, and since she's Dame Helen Mirren, she wasn't going to settle for his paltry handshake.

So she did this instead:

PIPE IT UP

*clutches heart*

After the host eventually regained movement in his limbs and sat down for their interview, Mirren explained her very friendly welcome.

“If I didn’t do it then, I’d never get to do it,” she said. “I have been dreaming about doing that for 15 years so I just grabbed my chance, I’m sorry.”

“Suddenly I can’t remember any questions,” Colbert said, because honestly, it's a wonder he's even able to speak. “That’s one of the nicest greetings a guest has ever given me. You know what you’re doing.”

Yes, yes she does.

Helen Mirren forever.

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