Laura Benanti Does A Slam-Dunk Impersonation Of Melania Trump
The award-winning actress took over the podium at The Late Show.
Posted on Jul 20, 2016 | 07:05am
It was the best of speeches, it was the worst of speeches. On Monday, First Lady hopeful Melania Trump, sent the world into a frenzy when her heartfelt address at the Republican National Convention appeared to have lifted passages directly from Michelle Obama's 2008 oration.
With all of the hubbub surrounding the possibly plagiarized moment, Melania hasn't had an opportunity to fully address the allegations herself. And, since he couldn't drag her away from Cleveland, Stephen invited the next best person: Laura Benanti, who bears a striking resemblance to Mrs. Trump.
You heard it here, folks. Melania—in the words of Dr. Seuss, Charles Dickens, Will Smith, and countless others—did not plagiarize a single word.
Stay tuned for more of The Late Show's RNC coverage, as Stephen Colbert hosts live.
Watch The Late Show on CBS and stream full episodes on CBS All Access.
With all of the hubbub surrounding the possibly plagiarized moment, Melania hasn't had an opportunity to fully address the allegations herself. And, since he couldn't drag her away from Cleveland, Stephen invited the next best person: Laura Benanti, who bears a striking resemblance to Mrs. Trump.
You heard it here, folks. Melania—in the words of Dr. Seuss, Charles Dickens, Will Smith, and countless others—did not plagiarize a single word.
Stay tuned for more of The Late Show's RNC coverage, as Stephen Colbert hosts live.
Watch The Late Show on CBS and stream full episodes on CBS All Access.