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James Corden has explained why he called out comedian and TV host Bill Maher for making fat-shaming comments, stating that you “cannot forget what most people’s lives are like”.
In September 2019, a clip from The Late Late Show with James Corden was released on YouTube in which the talk show host addressed derogatory remarks made by Bill Maher the previous week.
Speaking on Real Time with Bill Maher, Maher said “being fat isn’t a birth defect”, saying: “Nobody comes out of the womb needing to buy two seats on the airplane.”
Maher also stated his belief that fat-shaming “doesn’t need to end”, adding that “some amount of shame is good”.
In Corden’s response to Maher, the Cats actor outlined how there is a “common and insulting misconception that fat people are stupid and lazy”, affirming that fat-shaming “never went anywhere”.
In a new interview with The New Yorker, Corden explained why he felt obligated to condemn Maher’s attitude towards body-shaming.
The 41-year-old worked with Late Late Show writers for three days while they finetuned his statement, which they wanted to make sure was “funny” and not just a “rant”.
“I just think it’s out of touch with actual people,” Corden said with regards to the comments made by Maher.
“You cannot forget what most people’s lives are like. You cannot forget how f***ing hard it is.
“And maybe the only slice of joy in your life is that cheeseburger. And it’s cheap. There are no chubby kids at my son’s school, because it’s a private school on the Westside of LA.”
1/12 Corden texts Leonardo DiCaprio from J Lo's phone
...and he replies! 'Hey baby,' Corden writes. 'I'm kind of feeling like I need to cut loose. Any suggestions, let me know. J Lo (you know, from the block).' Leo's reply? 'You mean tonight, boo boo? Club wise?'
YouTube
2/12 Sia explains why she wears her face wig
'I don't wear this unless there's cameras around,' she said. 'I only wear this just to try and maintain a modicum of privacy.' Fair dos.
3/12 Elton John sings 'Circle of Life' as Corden's mind is blown
Who wouldn't love a car journey with the legend singing the likes of 'Your Song'?
4/12 Chris Martin reveals Coldplay used to be called Starfish
Doesn't quite have the same ring to it does it? This one also featured a tribute to David Bowie as the pair sung along to 'Heroes'
5/12 Corden drives Justin Bieber to the Grammys
Where he went on to win his first gong from the awards! Check out those tuxedos. Looking suave guys.
6/12 Adele showcases her love for the Spice Girls
With a top rate rendition of 'Wannabe' no less. She also promised not to name yet another album after her age.
7/12 One Direction succumb to their boyband status and dress in denim
Asking One Direction to perform his favourite album track, he fills them in on a choreographed dance routine and provides them with matching denim jackets.
8/12 Stevie Wonder forms a supergroup with James Corden
Namely The Wonder Cats. Telling Corden they're going to write new lyrics to his songs, the two do just that with a rendition of Wonder's classic Signed Sealed Delivered.
9/12 Jennifer Hudson sings to a drive-through takeaway employee
Pulling into a drive-through, Hudson belts out hers and Corden's takeaway to the awe of the employee on the other side of the intercom.
10/12 Iggy Azalea goes wedding dress shopping
Ahead of her wedding, Corden takes it upon himself to stop off at a wedding dress shop to sample the best there is on offer - and naturally gets involved himself.
11/12 Mariah Carey shows off her accents
The singing icon uses the opportunity to sample her British and Southern American accents to the delight of Corden.
12/12 Jason Derulo gives a lesson in swag
Rapper Jason Derulo helps James Corden become "the swaggiest dude in the club."
1/12 Corden texts Leonardo DiCaprio from J Lo's phone
...and he replies! 'Hey baby,' Corden writes. 'I'm kind of feeling like I need to cut loose. Any suggestions, let me know. J Lo (you know, from the block).' Leo's reply? 'You mean tonight, boo boo? Club wise?'
YouTube
2/12 Sia explains why she wears her face wig
'I don't wear this unless there's cameras around,' she said. 'I only wear this just to try and maintain a modicum of privacy.' Fair dos.
3/12 Elton John sings 'Circle of Life' as Corden's mind is blown
Who wouldn't love a car journey with the legend singing the likes of 'Your Song'?
4/12 Chris Martin reveals Coldplay used to be called Starfish
Doesn't quite have the same ring to it does it? This one also featured a tribute to David Bowie as the pair sung along to 'Heroes'
5/12 Corden drives Justin Bieber to the Grammys
Where he went on to win his first gong from the awards! Check out those tuxedos. Looking suave guys.
6/12 Adele showcases her love for the Spice Girls
With a top rate rendition of 'Wannabe' no less. She also promised not to name yet another album after her age.
7/12 One Direction succumb to their boyband status and dress in denim
Asking One Direction to perform his favourite album track, he fills them in on a choreographed dance routine and provides them with matching denim jackets.
8/12 Stevie Wonder forms a supergroup with James Corden
Namely The Wonder Cats. Telling Corden they're going to write new lyrics to his songs, the two do just that with a rendition of Wonder's classic Signed Sealed Delivered.
9/12 Jennifer Hudson sings to a drive-through takeaway employee
Pulling into a drive-through, Hudson belts out hers and Corden's takeaway to the awe of the employee on the other side of the intercom.
10/12 Iggy Azalea goes wedding dress shopping
Ahead of her wedding, Corden takes it upon himself to stop off at a wedding dress shop to sample the best there is on offer - and naturally gets involved himself.
11/12 Mariah Carey shows off her accents
The singing icon uses the opportunity to sample her British and Southern American accents to the delight of Corden.
12/12 Jason Derulo gives a lesson in swag
Rapper Jason Derulo helps James Corden become "the swaggiest dude in the club."
Corden explained how years ago, while playing a college janitor on soap opera Hollyoaks, he was dismayed to discover that the set for his character’s bedroom had been decorated with posters of junk food.
“I thought that they were just being really nasty about anyone that’s overweight,” he said.
There are some who believe the depiction of Corden as Bustopher Jones in Cats is an example of a “fat joke“.
However, in the opinion of the Into the Woods star, this isn’t the case.
“Oh, but he’s revelling in it,” Corden explained. “He’s going, ‘I’m the greatest! I’m big and I’m fat and I live the best life! I eat everything! It’s incredible.”