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Colin Farrell's Tonight Show Nightmare

An obsessed fan of Colin Farrell's bypassed security and rushed the "Tonight Show" stage during a taping with Colin Farrell Thursday afternoon.
Colin Farrell and Dessarae Bradford
The woman was identified as Dessarae Bradford. Bradford unsuccessfully sued the actor for $5,000 last April claiming the "Miami Vice" star had harassed her with phone calls, cards and text messages.



Bradford reportedly leaped up from the audience, jumped on stage and approached Farrell in the middle of his interview with host Jay Leno. Witnesses said they thought the incident at first was part of a skit. Once Bradford started to speak to the star, Farrell took her by the elbow and lead her off stage to security. Witnesses claim Bradford shouted, "I'll see you in court!" and Farrell replied, "You're insane!" and asked cameramen to turn off the cameras.

Bradford reportedly managed to leave a copy of her self-published book entitled "Colin Farrell: A Dark Twisted Puppy" on Leno's desk.

Bradford was detained by Burbank Police, although per NBC's request, was not arrested. Bradford was warned that if she returned to the NBC studios, she would be arrested for trespassing.

The incident was edited out of the show.

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16. She is trying to get money out of the deal like other rejects. good luck
colin.

Posted at 7:41PM on Jul 21st 2006 by jamette

17. I was actually at the taping of "The Tonight Show" when this happened. While Colin Ferrell was being interviewed by Jay (right before showing a clip from "Miami Vice"), she walked up on stage - while the cameras were roling - and threw her book on the desk! The security guards didn't do anything, so Colin (who obviously recognized her) got up, put his arm around her while telling the producers to stop filming and escorted her off the stage.

Colin really was smooth about it and gave her a coy, "Darling, you're insane," as he passed her off to the police before she was taken outside. She replied "I'll see you in court tomorrow!" What the security guards were thinking, I don't know, but everyone was definitely in shock - it was a sureal experience. Jay summed the moment up nicely by asking for a sarcastic round of applause for NBC security - I'm sure someone got fired. Colin then explained how she was his new stalker and that he had never met her before. After relooping the tape, things proceeded as normal for the rest of the show.

Things got even crazier after the show, when an "Access Hollywood" reporter interviewed me about what had happened during the show! She said that she wasn't sure if my interview would be used, but that if they did use it, it would be on today (Friday). So check your local listings and see if you can see my interview on national televsion! Actually, several other people stated to the reporter that the black woman was actually some other black chick who he filmed an explicit tape with, but that proved to be untrue - the woman was simply a psycho stalker. I was the only person interviewed who didn't jump to conclusions and incorrectly state that the woman was the one from the explicit tape and I also was the only one who correctly stated that it was a book, not a DVD she threw at Colin, so I would think that the other interviews would be thrown out and that they will use mine, since mine was the most accurate - we'll see. All in all, a pretty crazy day!

Posted at 7:57PM on Jul 21st 2006 by Adam Rollefson

18. Her book? This woman doesn't look like she can remember her name much less remember to put a period at the end of a sentence. Her 15 minutes have gotta be more like 15 seconds and counting down.

Posted at 8:15PM on Jul 21st 2006 by azindn

19. You know what? There are a lot of unstable, really crazy people out there and these actors and actresses need to really watch how they handle "ordinary incidences with the ordinary people" . Meaning, don't use people, talk down to people, demean people. At the same time, don't engage them all that much, either, for, before you know it, they think that they are your best friend and the boundary of sanity is diminished. Boy, these actors' and actresses' lives are looking more and more unattractive every moment. I'll take my normal, extraordinary life as an ordinary person any time

Posted at 8:38PM on Jul 21st 2006 by h

20. If i was Collin I would have had the police take her straight to the looney bin. And then would have made sure that a restraining order was filed immediately and that it was good for at least 20 years lol bye the i kinda dont blame her he is fine as hell and if i had the chance to hook up id be on like white on rice lol

Posted at 9:18PM on Jul 21st 2006 by biatch dont play

21. He *is* notorious for being a big drinker. By the end of a night of partying, I'm sure even she was getting to be pretty good looking to her.

*cringe*

Posted at 9:52PM on Jul 21st 2006 by j

22. How could you guys participate in this skank starf*#er wannabe's desperate attempt at getting her 15 minutes of infamy? She is a joke, and not even a funny one. I am no Colin Farrell fan, but she is so pathetic I can't believe a well known gossip site like this would even feed into her obvious ploy. Bitch, get a life. She must be trying to scrape the cash together to get her f'd up teeth fixed. Honey, just start a website called "Help a skanky wannabe get her teeth fixed".

Posted at 10:24PM on Jul 21st 2006 by kristi

23. #18.......Unreal. Thanx for the relay. Where did she come from? Audience? But honey, I don't watch Access Hollywood, they don't deliver the real scoop, all we see is movie reviews or clips/promos of their own hosts, so boooorrrring! However "I'll see you in court tomorrow!"

#19......Thanx for sending that laughter my way, way too funny.

Posted at 1:47AM on Jul 22nd 2006 by TheseDays

24. The video collin made was with an ex-girfriend of his (as well as playboy playmate) Nicole Narain. not that freak looking stalker

Posted at 2:43AM on Jul 22nd 2006 by Danice

25. I am inclined to believe her because I saw the tape with him and Nicole narain. He is a freaky guy. Apparently he just breaks off with these women without warning. I am glad Nicole got paid. He was in a relationship with Desarae Bradford fot 2 years. He should have known she was crazy. He has noone to blame but himself.

Posted at 6:30AM on Jul 22nd 2006 by melissa e

26. Apparently he did look at her twice, he knew who she was. There is probably a real story here and you all are too blind to see it.

Posted at 7:15AM on Jul 22nd 2006 by Samantha

27. I remember seeing this gal on 'Lie Detector'. She is an absolute nut. Okay, for the sake of arguement, lets say that Colin did do the dirty drity with her. But she's taking it to another level - he obvisouly doesn't want her. She looks like a deranged hag if you'd ask me. All these claims she's making about him, and the one about Alex Baldwin made me puke (check out her site). What Colin needs to do (and I wonder why he hasn't done it yet) is get a restraining order against this girl. This whole incident could turn violent. If she could walk right up to him on a talk show, what if she had a gun? Clearly it's more to the stroy... but Colin isn't going to admit to a thing and all the while this chick is getting loonier and loonier... it really laughable.

Posted at 11:21AM on Jul 22nd 2006 by Ursy

28. Yes, I agree with some of the other posters. She doesn't look to hot. Maybe its the teeth or the hairstyle. If she knew she was going to be on TV or even a part of a high profile case she should make sure she looks 110% at all times. Her story sounds laughable....

Posted at 8:05PM on Jul 22nd 2006 by Dorrie

29. They had her arrested because she acted llike a psychopath and jumped from the audience. Surely you can't think the woman is sane?

Posted at 3:13AM on Jul 23rd 2006 by Kate

30. That picture of her is downright scary looking. I agree she does look like a crackhead.

Posted at 3:15AM on Jul 23rd 2006 by Kate

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