Seth Meyers’ Son Describes Himself in 3 Words, Late-Night Host Says 1 of Them Is ‘Not That Positive’

Seth Meyers’ Son Shares Self-Description, Including a Not So Positive Trait

Seth Meyers, the renowned late-night host, recently shared an endearing anecdote about his son on a recent episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. The 51-year-old comedian, who shares three children with his wife Alexi Ashe, revealed that his son was asked to describe himself using three words. Embracing his personality in a playful manner, Meyers acknowledged that one of the words his son chose was “not that positive.”

During the show, Meyers disclosed, “The other day at school, they said, ‘What are three words to describe you?’ And my son said, ‘strong, fibber…’ ” Meyers paused, seeking clarification from his son about the term “fibber.” The comedic host continued, “I go, ‘Fibber? What is a fibber?’ He’s like, ‘Tell fibs.’ I’m like, ‘Oh, yeah.’ ” Despite the surprising choice of words, Meyers shared, “And then I’m like, ‘What’s the last one?’ He’s like, ‘Delightful.’ I’m like, ‘God, you kind of nailed it, buddy.’ I’m like, ‘I like that you owned [it]. The middle one’s kind of not that positive.’ ”

Meyers and his wife, Alexi Ashe, exchanged vows in September 2013. The couple welcomed their first child, son Ashe Olson, in 2016. Their family expanded with the birth of their second son, Axel Strahl, in 2018, and again in 2021 with the arrival of their daughter, Adelaide Ruth. Reflecting on fatherhood, Meyers expressed how it has exceeded his expectations, sharing in an interview with The New York Times in February 2019, “I had really high hopes for it [and] it’s matched them.”

The comedian’s sentiments about fatherhood were overwhelmingly positive as he revealed, “I was so close to my father as a child, and I hoped it to be true for me and my boys, and it has been so far.” Meyers admitted that despite his professional successes, the joy he experiences as a dad surpasses everything. He recounted a heartwarming moment, saying, “When I leave for work in the morning, my son gives me a running hug… So I walk out the door and even though I have this whole wonderful day ahead of me, I know for a fact that I’ve already had the best part of my day.”

Interestingly, Meyers shared a funny incident showcasing his children’s nonchalant attitude towards his stardom while chatting with actor Sterling K. Brown on a previous episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. Recalling the amusing moment, Meyers narrated, “We were in a taxi TV, and they had a clip of my show, and my son reached over and just pressed mute… He’s like, ‘I get enough of this… yapping at home. Can I please enjoy my taxi ride?’ ” Meyers light-heartedly acknowledged, “I live with three little assassins.”

In conclusion, Seth Meyers’ candid anecdotes about his son’s self-description, coupled with his reflections on the joys of fatherhood, offer a glimpse into the personal life of the celebrated host. Meyers’ ability to blend humour with heartfelt moments continues to resonate with audiences, showcasing a relatable and down-to-earth side to the seasoned entertainer.