James Corden

James Corden is a British entertainer who became one of the biggest names in American late-night television as the host of The Late Late Show with James Corden on CBS from 2015 to 2023. Before coming to America, Corden was already a major star in the United Kingdom, best known for co-creating and starring in the BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey (2007-2010, 2019, 2024), which became one of the most-watched British comedies of the 21st century. He also won a Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Play for his role in One Man, Two Guvnors on Broadway in 2012.

The Late Late Show transformed Corden into a global entertainment figure. His signature segment Carpool Karaoke, in which he drove around with music superstars singing their hits, became a viral phenomenon with billions of views on YouTube. Episodes featuring Adele, Paul McCartney, and BTS are among the most-watched late-night clips in internet history. The concept was spun off into its own Apple TV+ series. Other popular segments included Crosswalk the Musical, Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts, and Drop the Mic.

Corden has also built an impressive film career, lending his voice to the Peter Rabbit films (2018, 2021), starring in the film adaptation of Into the Woods (2014), and appearing in Ocean’s 8 (2018) and the movie musical adaptation of The Prom (2020). He voiced Biggie in the Trolls franchise and has been involved in numerous other film and television projects through his production company, Fulwell 73, which has produced documentaries, television specials, and Carpool Karaoke: The Series.

After ending The Late Late Show in April 2023, Corden returned to the UK and reprised his beloved role in the Gavin and Stacey finale special in 2024, which drew record-breaking viewership. His production company Fulwell 73 continues to be a major player in entertainment. With earnings from eight years of hosting The Late Late Show, his production company revenue, film roles, and other ventures, Corden has an estimated net worth of $70 million as of 2026.