Rose McGowan's “uncomfortable” interview with Stephen Colbert deconstructed celebrity in real time

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McGowan’s Late Show appearance last night was interesting because it was so uncomfortable to watch, says Constance Grady. “Colbert gamely played along with McGowan, but his in-studio audience seemed bewildered: People couldn’t figure out when to laugh or cheer," says Grady. "They mostly stayed quiet, but every so often, when McGowan said something particularly emphatic, there would be a burst of laughter from one person, or a scatter of fragmented applause that would quickly subside into startled silence. It’s all uncomfortable to watch in a way that celebrity interviews, with their easy banter and weaponized charm, usually are not. Which is part of the point.” ALSO: McGowan defends her interview: “I am bored of formats and questions. I am done with traditional structure.”