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David Letterman Interviewing Female Movie Stars of the 1980s and 1990s
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items Here are Late Night interviews with female movie stars who were famous in the 1980s and 1990s for action films, romantic comedies and thrillers. From “You've Got Mail” to “Speed,” from “Sleepless in Seattle” to “Practical Magic” and “Alien,” here are...
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Women Stars of Romantic Comedies
Female Stars in Action Films
Female Stars of Thrillers
Female Sci/Fi and Horror Stars
Women Stars of Drama Films of the 1980s and 1990s
Women Stars of Romantic Comedies
David Letterman interviewed actresses who came on to promote romantic comedy films.
Sandra Bullock wore an elegant short gray long sleeved dress trimmed with embellishments on the Late Show with David Letterman on June 12, 2009. She was there to promote her romantic comedy "The Proposal," which co-starred Ryan Reynolds.
Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with David Letterman 6-12-09
Sandra Bullock promoted "Forces of Nature," which co-starred Ben Affleck. She wore a black camisole and black leather pants to the February 11, 1999 episode of “The Late Show with David Letterman.”
Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with David Letterman 2-11-99
Here is Sandra Bullock promoting "Two Weeks Notice" (co-starring Hugh Grant" on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in January 2003. She wore an elegant long gown. I feel like black really is her favorite color to wear, since she wore it so many tim...
Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with David Letterman 1-15-2003
"Two if by Sea" isn't my favorite movie, but here is Sandra Bullock promoting it on The Late Show with David Letterman on January 10, 1996. She co-starred with Denis Leary.
Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with David Letterman 1-10-96
"While You Were Sleeping" is an extremely re-watchable movie. Sandra Bullock starred in it with Peter Gallagher and Bill Pullman. Here she is promoting it on David Letterman's late night show on April 19, 1995.
Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with David Letterman 4-19-95
Julia went on The Late Show to chat about "Mystic Pizza" and her friend Daryl Hannah dropped in as a surprise. The episode aired on November 3, 1989.
Julia Roberts & Daryl Hannah Surprise Dave | Letterman
Meg Ryan came on The Late Show on May 19, 1995 to chat about "French Kiss" (her film with Kevin Kline) among other things.
Meg Ryan's Cheeky Attempt At A British Accent | Letterman
Dave interviewed Janeane in 1993 about her roles in Reality Bites and on The Larry Sanders show.
Janeane Garofalo Says "Reality Bites" Isn't For Gen X | Letterman
David Letterman interviewed Molly Ringwald in May 1986 about the Brat Pack and her movie roles up to that point.
Is Molly Ringwald Really Dating Warren Beatty? | Letterman
Goldie Hawn came on Letterman in 1987 to promote her romantic comedy film "Overboard" which also starred Kurt Russell.
Goldie Hawn on Letterman 1987
Phoebe Cates came to chat with Letterman about her film "Shag" and her marriage to Kevin Kline.
1989 (July) - Phoebe Cates
In 1989, David Letterman was interviewing Julia Roberts about "Mystic Pizza." Her friend, actress Daryl Hannah, dropped in to surprise Dave.
Julia Roberts & Daryl Hannah Surprise Dave | Letterman
Female Stars in Action Films
Here were the 1980s women action film stars coming on Letterman to promote their films.
Sandra Bullock went on The Late Show on June 16, 1994 to promote her action film, "Speed." She starred with Keanu Reeves. For this interview, she wore a weird half-tank top over her cream gown.
Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with David Letterman 6-16-94
Sandra Bullock visited The Late Show With David Letterman on October 18, 1993, to promote "Demolition Man." She starred in it with Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes.
Sandra Bullock on The David Letterman Show 10-18-93
Sandra Bullock went on "The Late Show with David Letterman" to chat about the runaway hit film "Speed" which she starred in with Keanu Reeves. This episode aired on September 15, 1994.
Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with David Letterman 9-15-94
Dave interviewed Kate Capshaw about her "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" role, from a 1984 show.
Kate Capshaw's "Temple" Of Doom | Letterman
Female Stars of Thrillers
I've found a few videos of David Letterman interviewing women who had starred in 1980s thrillers and suspense films.
Sandra Bullock went on The Late Show to promote her hacker-themed film, "The Net," on July 27, 1995. She wore a black miniskirt and black go-go boots.
Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with David Letterman 7-27-95
Actress Sandra Bullock wore a strangely patterned cutout shirt to her appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on April 10, 2002. She was there to promote her film "Murder by Numbers," which co-starred Ryan Gosling.
Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with David Letterman 4-10-02
Dave interviewed Theresa Russell about her thriller "Physical Evidence."
Theresa Russell interview 1989 David Letterman
Female Sci/Fi and Horror Stars
The 1980s were a great time for serious horror films. Here are some of Letterman's interviews with women who starred in horror pics during that time.
Sigourney Weaver visited The Late Show to chat with David Letterman about "Alien 3," which came out in 1992. The episode aired June 2, 1992.
Sigourney Weaver Reveals An "Alien" Secret | Letterman
David Letterman interviewed Linda Hamilton about "Terminator 2" on June 26, 1991.
Linda Hamilton Got Jacked For "Terminator 2" | Letterman
Women Stars of Drama Films of the 1980s and 1990s
Here are Letterman's interviews with women who had starred in, and were promoting, drama films in the 1980s and 1990s.
Sandra Bullock wore a very short black outfit to the May 19, 1998 episode of "The Late Show with David Letterman." She was promoting "Hope Floats," which she co-starred in with Harry Connick, Jr.
Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with David Letterman 5-19-98
Demi Moore came on The Late Show on December 16, 1994 to promote her film with Michael Douglas, "Disclosure."
Demi Moore Flips Out For Dave | Letterman
Diane Keaton came on Letterman in April 1987 to chat about the film she directed, "Heaven."
Diane Keaton on Letterman, April 15, 1987
Diane Keaton came to chat with David Letterman in 1985 about "Mrs. Soulful."
Diane Keaton on Letterman, January 24, 1985
Phoebe Cates came on Late Night with David Letterman in December 1989 to promote her film "The Tenth Man." Anthony Hopkins also starred.
1989 (Dec.) Phoebe Cates