James Corden has revealed he stays grounded by ‘hiding’ all his trophies ahead of the 78th Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.
In a new interview, the actor, 42, said he keeps his accolades in a cupboard at work to avoid thinking ‘you are a bit more of a dude than you really are’, after he received backlash over his Best Actor in a Comedy nomination for The Prom.
The comedian – who portrays Barry Glickman in the musical comedy – has been met with criticism as some viewers believe he gave a stereotypical depiction of a gay man while others said they were ‘grateful’ he wasn’t nominated for his role in Cats.
Humble: James Corden has revealed he stays grounded by ‘hiding’ all his trophies ahead of the 78th Golden Globe Awards on Sunday (pictured in 2019)
On how he stores his gongs, the Gavin and Stacey star said: ‘Do you know what, I keep them all in a cupboard. I hide them all away as I don’t know if it is necessarily good for me to see them every day and think, ”Oh look at me”.
‘I think that is where you can come unstuck, if you think you are a bit more of a dude than you really are. They are all in a cupboard at work and one day I guess I will take them out and look at them, but right now I guess it is best to try and look forward.’
The talk show host has scooped 10 Emmys, a Tony for 2012’s One Man, Two Guvnors and was the recipient of the Best Comedy Performance prize for Gavin and Stacey at the 2008 BAFTA Awards.
On his priorities, the presenter added to The Mirror: ‘I’d like my children to be happy, good people. That is my dream more than anything else to find whatever in this world that makes them happy. I think all the other stuff is irrelevant after that.’
Criticism: The Late Late Show star, 42, recently received backlash over his Best Actor in a Comedy nomination for The Prom for giving a ‘stereotypical depiction of a gay man’ (pictured)
Memorable: Other viewers jokingly said his recognition didn’t make up for his role in the film Cats, which was widely panned by critics when it was released in 2019
When the Golden Globes nominations for this year’s ceremony were announced, fans expressed their shock that the media personality was up for an award but not his co-star Meryl Streep.
Some jokingly said his nomination for The Prom didn’t make up for his role in the film Cats, which was widely panned by critics when it was released in 2019.
Taking to Twitter, one user wrote: ‘James Corden getting a Golden Globe nomination for his offensive mediocre performance in The Prom… it’s giving Aluminium Globes.’
Another said: ‘James Corden getting nominated for a Golden Globe but not Meryl Streep for The Prom, that’s why they call it the comedy category!’
Candid: In an interview, the comedian admitted he keeps his accolades in a cupboard at work to avoid ‘thinking ‘you are more of a dude than you really are’ (pictured with a Tony in 2012)
A third user added: ‘What in the world happened that Meryl Streep didn’t get Globe nommed for The Prom but James Corden did.’
They continued: ‘Saw that James Corden got nominated for a Golden Globe and allI can say is that I’m grateful that it wasn’t for Cats.
‘James Corden getting a Golden Globe nom for his heavily stereotyped portrayal of a gay man in The Prom is… disappointing to say the least.’
James’ co-star Andrew Rannells previously defended his performance in the film, saying movie casting is about finding ‘the best person for the job’.
Reaction: When the nominations were announced, some expressed their shock James was up for an award but not his co-star Meryl Streep
Opinion: The actor’s co-star Andrew Rannells (second from R) previously defended his performance in the film, saying movie casting is about finding ‘the best person for the job’
Speaking to Attitude magazine, Andrew said he thinks ‘representation’ in films and TV is important but added that the movie’s director Ryan Murphy, who is gay, is ‘looking for talent’ first and foremost.
He said: ‘You know, I kinda go back and forth about this. Obviously, representation is very important, but what I feel that Ryan does so well is, you know, it’s the best person for the job, quite frankly.
‘In the same way that James can play the gay character, he’s also given me an opportunity to play a straight character, which is not something I do all the time.
Praise: Along with James’ nomination, The Prom was also nominated for Best Movie, Comedy or Musical (pictured with Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Keegan-Michael Key)
‘As much as he takes [an actor’s sexuality] into consideration, I think ultimately he’s looking for talent and parts, and he’s given me the opportunity to play this part which maybe another director wouldn’t have cast me in, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity.’
The film is based on the Broadway musical of the same name and follows a troupe of musical theatre stars who travel to a small town in Indiana in support of a girl who wants to take her girlfriend to her high school prom.
James is nominated against Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), Dev Patel (The Personal History of David Copperfield), and Andy Samberg (Palm Springs).
Along with James’ nomination, The Prom is also nominated for Best Movie, Comedy or Musical.
History: The TV star, who recently revealed he has lost more than a stone in five weeks, also said he’d like to ‘experience a day underneath 200lb’ (pictured in Gavin And Stacey in 2007)
Slimmed down: The media personality revealed in the New Year that he has signed up to a new health and fitness programme with Weight Watchers (pictured Lin 2018 and R in 2000)
James’ comments about life in lockdown and his weight come after his very candid interview with the Duke of Sussex, 36, which aired days before the royal’s set to have a sit-down chat with the Queen of US TV: Oprah Winfrey.
In The Late Late Show segment, Harry and the comedian are seen chatting on an open top bus, rapping to the Fresh Prince of Bell Air theme tune and doing a military-style assault course.
Meghan Markle also revealed her nickname for Prince Harry is Haz during her short appearance via FaceTime.
The Golden Globes will be live streamed on February 28 with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosting the ceremony for the fourth time.
Big deal: Earlier this week, James interviewed his good pal Prince Harry for The Late Late Show with the duo being seen rapping and FaceTiming Meghan Markle