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Last Night on Late Night
Monologues, interviews, and musical performances from the previous night.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Last Night's Lineup
Daily Show: Host: Desi Lydic · Guest: Jessica Tarlov
Fallon: John Cusack, Cara Delevingne, Daniel Humm
Monologues & Highlights
Fallon · Monologue
Trump Welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to White House, Iran President Reacts to Trump's ThreatsJimmy Fallon jokes about Donald Trump welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping, the reaction to their meeting, and Trump’s related comments about Iran and artificial intelligence.
Kimmel · Monologue
Trump’s TV Network FLOPS, Panicking Republicans Spew NONSENSE & Guillermo Dances His Heart Out!Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Donald Trump’s television network, Republican reactions, and Guillermo’s dance appearance while commenting on the latest political news.
Seth Meyers · Monologue
Trump Faces GOP Backlash for Xi Visit, Snaps at CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Threatens Iran: A Closer LookSeth Meyers jokes about Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Republican backlash, falling poll numbers, and Trump’s renaming of artificial intelligence.
Guest Interviews
Daily Show · Jessica Tarlov
Jessica Tarlov - “I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends” | The Daily ShowJessica Tarlov discusses her book I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends and how to argue about politics while preserving relationships.
Fallon · John Cusack
John Cusack Discusses the Viral Video of Him Catching a Foul Baseball at a Chicago Cubs GameJohn Cusack discusses the viral video of catching a foul ball at a Chicago Cubs game and the attention that followed.
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Kimmel · Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile on Sad Gay Version of Her Album, Covering Alanis Morissette & Taking Her Kids on TourBrandi Carlile discusses her new “sad gay version” of the album Returning to Myself and the music and personal experiences behind it.
Seth Meyers · Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke Reminisces on His Daughter Maya Hawke's Wedding, Talks Failed Titanic AuditionEthan Hawke discusses his daughter Maya Hawke’s wedding, his acting career, and the audition for Titanic that he did not get.
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Fallon · Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne Brought Stevie Nicks to Tears at Her Concert, Shows Jimmy Her Pre-Show HeadstandCara Delevingne discusses bringing Stevie Nicks to tears at one of her concerts and demonstrates her pre-show headstand ritual.
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Kimmel · John Wilson
John Wilson on New Documentary The History of Concrete & Opening a Movie Theater in QueensJohn Wilson discusses his new documentary film The History of Concrete and his unusual approach to making and exhibiting movies.
Seth Meyers · Zara Larsson
Zara Larsson on How Her "Lush Life" Dance Evolved & Fans Recreating Her "Midnight Sun" Dolphin PoseZara Larsson discusses her global tour, the evolution of her “Lush Life” dance, and fans recreating her performances.
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Fallon · Daniel Humm
Chef Daniel Humm Cooks a Pasta Dish with Jimmy, Calls His Food Brand Riff a Friend in the KitchenDaniel Humm discusses his cooking and food brand Riff while preparing a pasta dish with Jimmy Fallon.
Musical Performances
Fallon · Musical Performance
Cara Delevingne: Crazy, Baby | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonCara Delevingne performs “Crazy, Baby” from her debut album Not Normal on The Tonight Show.