James Corden says he stays grounded by ‘hiding all his awards’ ahead of Golden Globes

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)

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

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)

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

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'

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)

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)

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 in 2018

Younger days: The screen star shot to fame on TV scripted series Fat Friends back in 2000 (pictured)

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

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 

GOLDEN GLOBES 2021: THE NOMINEES

 MOVIES 

Best Motion Picture, Drama

The Father

Mank

Nomadland

Promising Young Woman

The Trial of the Chicago 7

 

Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

Hamilton

Music

Palm Springs

The Prom

Mank: Gary Oldman is up for Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture

Sweeping the board: Mank is the most nominated film with six nods

 

Best Director

Emerald Fennell – Promising Young Woman

David Fincher – Mank

Regina King – One Night in Miami

Aaron Sorkin – The Trial of the Chicago 7

Chloé Zhao – Nomadland

 

Best Screenplay

Emerald Fennell – Promising Young Woman

Jack Fincher – Mank

Christopher Hampton, Florian Zeller – The Father

Aaron Sorkin – The Trial of the Chicago 7

Chloé Zhao – Nomadland

Best Foreign Language Picture

Another Round

La Llorona

The Life Ahead

Minari

Two of Us

 

Best Animated Picture

The Croods: A New Age

Onward

Over the Moon

Soul

Wolfwalkers

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama

Viola Davis – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Andra Day – The United States vs Billie Holiday

Vanessa Kirby – Pieces of a Woman

Frances McDormand – Nomadland

Carey Mulligan – Promising Young Woman

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

Riz Ahmed – Sound of Metal

Chadwick Boseman – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Anthony Hopkins – The Father

Gary Oldman – Mank

Tahar Rahim – The Mauritanian

Captivating: Vanessa Kirby is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for Pieces of a Woman

Captivating: Vanessa Kirby is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for Pieces of a Woman

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

Maria Bakalova – Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

Kate Hudson – Music

Michelle Pfeiffer – French Exit

Rosamund Pike – I Care a Lot

Anya Taylor-Joy – Emma

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

Sacha Baron Cohen – Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

James Corden – The Prom

Lin-Manuel Miranda – Hamilton

Dev Patel – The Personal History of David Copperfield

Andy Samberg – Palm Springs

 

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Glenn Close – Hilbilly Elegy

Jodie Foster – The Mauritanian

Olivia Colman – The Father

Amanda Seyfried – Mank

Helena Zengel – News of the World

 

Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Sacha Baron Cohen – The Trial of the Chicago 7

Daniel Kaluuya – Judas and the Black Messiah

Jared Leto – The Little Things

Bill Murray – On the Rocks

Leslie Odom Jr – One Night in Miami

 

Best Original Score in a Motion Picture

The Midnight Sky

Tenet

News of the World

Mank

Soul

 

Best Original Song in a Motion Picture

Judas and the Black Messiah

The Life Ahead

One Night in Miami

The Trial of the Chicago 7

The United States vs Billie Holiday

TELEVISION 

Best Television Series, Drama

The Crown

Lovecraft Country

The Mandalorian

Ozark

Ratched

One to watch: Lovecraft Country is up for Best Television Series, Drama

One to watch: Lovecraft Country is up for Best Television Series, Drama

Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical

Emily in Paris

The Flight Attendant

The Great

Schitt’s Creek

Ted Lasso

 

Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie

Normal People

The Queen’s Gambit

Small Axe

The Undoing

Unorthodox

Racy: Normal People is up for Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie

Racy: Normal People is up for Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie

Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Drama

Olivia Colman – The Crown

Jodie Comer – Killing Eve

Emma Corrin – The Crown

Laura Linney – Ozark

Sarah Paulson – Ratched

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series, Drama

Jason Bateman – Ozark

Josh O’Connor – The Crown

Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul

Al Pacino – Hunters

Matthew Rhys– Perry Mason

Spooky: Sarah Paulson is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Drama for Ratched

Spooky: Sarah Paulson is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Drama for Ratched

Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical

Lily Collins – Emily in Paris

Kaley Cuoco – The Flight Attendant

Elle Fanning – The Great

Jane Levy – Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

Catherine O’Hara – Schitt’s Creek

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a TV series, Comedy or Musical

Don Cheadle – Black Monday

Nicholas Hoult – The Great

Eugene Levy – Schitt’s Creek

Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso

Ramy Youssef – Ramy

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie

Cate Blanchett – Mrs America

Daisy Edgar-Jones – Normal People

Shira Haas – Unorthodox

Nicole Kidman – The Undoing

Anya Taylor-Joy – The Queen’s Gambit

Royally good: Elle Fanning is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical for The Great

Royally good: Elle Fanning is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical for The Great

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie

Bryan Cranston – Your Honour

Jeff Daniels – The Comey Rule

Hugh Grant – The Undoing

Ethan Hawke – The Good Lord Bird

Mark Ruffalo – I Know This Much Is True

 

Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series

Gillian Anderson – The Crown

Helena Bonham Carter – The Crown

Julia Garner – Ozark

Annie Murphy – Schitt’s Creek

Cynthia Nixon – Ratched

 

Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series

John Boyega – Small Axe, “Red, White and Blue”

Daniel Levy – Schitt’s Creek

Brendan Gleeson – The Comey Rule

Jim Parsons – Hollywood

Donald Sutherland – The Undoing

One to watch: Donald Sutherland is up for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series for The Undoing

One to watch: Donald Sutherland is up for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series for The Undoing