Sally Field Follows Helen Mirren's Lead and Smooches Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert's witty banter appears to have transformed him into America's biggest heartthrob.

Sally Field is the latest woman to lay a kiss on America’s unexpected heartthrob, Stephen Colbert.

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The 69-year old actress gave the Late Show host a long, passionate kiss as the studio audience went wild. The blushing Colbert retreated under his desk in embarrassment.

“Helen [Mirren] did it, why can't I?” Field said to Colbert after the kiss, smirking.

“I think it goes without saying, I had a crush on you when I was a child," Colbert said to Field.

The Steel Magnolias and Mrs. Doubtfire star was following the lead of another acting legend, Helen Mirren, whose surprising lip lock stopped the funny man in his tracks on Tuesday.

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“I suddenly can’t remember any of my questions,” Colbert stuttered after the on-camera smooch with Mirren.

He was so hot and bothered that he had to wipe the sweat from his brow after the kiss.

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