'Redmayne and Cumberbatch don't encounter this s***': James Corden claims 'elitist' Britain doesn't value his achievements as he's not posh 

He's been nominated for an Olivier Award and scooped a BAFTA and OBE in his long and varied career. 

But James Corden has revealed he finds it easier to work in America, as he claims they are less obsessed with class than Britain.

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. 

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Outspoken: He's scooped a BAFTA and OBE in his long and varied career. But James Corden has claimed it's easier to work in America, as they are less obsessed with class than Britain

Outspoken: He's scooped a BAFTA and OBE in his long and varied career. But James Corden has claimed it's easier to work in America, as they are less obsessed with class than Britain

'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.'

Competition: James said acting was becoming an 'elitist sport', as he claimed he had to work harder than the likes of posh stars Eddie Redmayne
Competition: James said acting was becoming an 'elitist sport', as he claimed he had to work harder than the likes of posh stars Benedict Cumberbatch

Competition: James said acting was becoming an 'elitist sport', as he claimed he had to work harder than the likes of posh stars Eddie Redmayne (L) and Benedict Cumberbatch

Missing out: The 37-year-old London born actor claims his achievements have been better recognised in the States. He currently hosts The Late Late Show on CBS

Missing out: The 37-year-old London born actor claims his achievements have been better recognised in the States. He currently hosts The Late Late Show on CBS

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 shocked fans when it was announced he would be moving to America to host The Late Late Show on CBS. 

Humble roots: James was raised in Buckinghamshire and starred in several theatre productions, including the 2004 production of The History Boys before finding fame

Humble roots: James was raised in Buckinghamshire and starred in several theatre productions, including the 2004 production of The History Boys before finding fame

With the A-List: James is the first Briton to host The Late Late Show and has featured several big names, including Cara Delevingne and Dave Franco on the show 

With the A-List: James is the first Briton to host The Late Late Show and has featured several big names, including Cara Delevingne and Dave Franco on the show 

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?; He told The Sun.

'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.' 

The American Dream: James has hit the big time in the US and is now a household name

The American Dream: James has hit the big time in the US and is now a household name

Whilst James has lamented the 'elitist' system in Britain for holding him back, Benedict Cumberbatch's former drama teacher previously claimed that being from a public school background has actually worked against him. 

Martin Tyrell told Radio Times: 'I feel that they are being limited [from playing certain parts] by critics and audiences as a result of what their parents did for them at the age of 13. And that seems to me very unfair.

'I don’t think anyone ever bought an education at Harrow in order for their son to become an actor.'

He added: 'Going to a major independent school is of no importance or value or help at all.' 

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