He’s been nominated for an Olivier Award and scooped a BAFTA and OBE in his long and varied career.
But James Corden feel he finds it easier to work in America, as he claims they are less obsessed with class than Britain.
Oo-er!
Speaking to GQ magazine, the 37-year-old London born actor explained acting was becoming an ‘elitist sport’, as he claimed he had to work harder to overcome negative stereotypes that are not afforded to the upper classes.
‘I fear acting is becoming an elitist sport and I worry about where that lands us culturally. I really do,’ he explained.
‘I’ve come to the conclusion that it is about class. Look at my career… I mean, that’s quite a lot of good stuff!
‘Douglas Booth has got a great career, he’s a brilliant actor, but he’s never going to encounter the sort of shit like I’ve had,’ he surmised, adding: ‘Nor will Tom Hiddleston. Nor Eddie Redmayne. Nor Benedict Cumberbatch.’
James was raised in Buckinghamshire by his musician father and social worker mother, and attended state school with his elder and younger sister.
He starred in several theatre productions, including the 2004 production of The History Boys, but reached dizzying new heights of fame with his starring turn in Gavin & Stacey.
Last year, James stunned fans when it was announced he would be moving to America to host The Late Late Show on CBS.
Ahead of his US debut, the star revealed he was shocked to have been approached The Late Late Show and didn’t expect his presenting turn to be successful.
‘What are the chances of a chubby boy, and I’m being generous, going to America to do a top job like this every night and being anything other than a complete disaster?
‘I’m scared I’ll be the boy from High Wycombe who just couldn’t hack it and had to go back home with his tail between his legs,’ he told The Sun.
Well, we at the the British Weekly, and Brits in LA folk who have had the pleasure of meeting James, LOVE him!
