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Julia Roberts is the latest star to appear on theLate Show as David Letterman prepares to go into retirement. Although shehas been on the show 26 times, the actress revealed she was anxious before herfirst interview in 1989, almost turning down the opportunity.
"The first time I was on this show was topromote Mystic Pizza, and as a fan of the show, did not want to come onbecause I had seen you absolutely dismember young actresses of my kind of peergroup," the 47-year-old shared on Wednesday's show. "And I thought, 'I'm going to goon, and he's going to know within 10 seconds what my IQ is, and you are goingto like a samurai, just sort of like Benihana me into pieces and I'll be leftfor dead and forgotten."
Julia almost didn't appear on David Letterman's show in 1989 Photo: Getty Images
The 68-year-old host didn't deny Julia's reasoningfor apprehension. "Well, I'm not going to dispute this," he said.But, when he asked why she thinks he acts that way Julia joked, "Because Ithink stupid people annoy you."
"Well, that explains my problem withself-loathing," the comedian quipped. The red-headed beauty defended the comedian and herappreciation for being on his show. "You didn't behave that way to me, "Juliacontinued. "Thus the 26th appearance."
Julia made her final appearance on the 'Late Show' Wednesday Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS
Julia's appearance marks one of the last as Davidwill step down from his hosting duties after 30-plus years on air on May 20. Throughout her many visits, she and the host have locked lips on many occasions. David even put together a highlight reel of all their smooches.
Stephen Colbert is set to replace himas the host of the Late Show.
Watch Julia's interview below:
