James Corden stands out in a vibrant jumper as he fuels up on coffee after receiving backlash for Golden Globes nomination
James Corden was seen for the first time since his nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy for The Prom at the 2021 Golden Globes sparked backlash from fans.
The actor, 42, stood out in a Celine jumper as he grabbed a coffee from his local café in Los Angeles on Thursday morning.
Presenter James, who portrays Barry Glickman in the musical comedy, was met with criticism as some viewers believed he gave a stereotypical depiction of a gay man while others said they were 'grateful' he wasn't nominated for his role in Cats.
Low-key: James Corden was seen for the first time since his nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy for The Prom at the 2021 Golden Globes sparked backlash from fans
Cutting a casual figure, the broadcaster teamed a purple sweatshirt with baggy jeans and white trainers.
The comedian ensured he kept protected amid the coronavirus pandemic as he sported a black face covering.
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.
Casual: The actor, 42, stood out in a Celine jumper as he grabbed a coffee from his local café in Los Angeles on Thursday morning
Cosy appearance: Cutting a casual figure, the broadcaster teamed a purple sweatshirt with baggy jeans and white trainers
Divisive: The presenter, who portrays Barry Glickman (pictured) in the musical comedy, was met with criticism as some viewers believed he gave a stereotypical depiction of a gay man
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!'
Memorable: Others 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
Another user added: 'What in the world happened that Meryl Streep didn't get Globe nommed for The Prom but James Corden did.'
One viewer said: '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.'
Another added: '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 while others joked about his performance in Cats
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.
'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.'
Opinion: James' The Prom co-star Andrew Rannells (left) previously defended his performance in the film, saying movie casting is about finding 'the best person for the job'
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.
The Golden Globes will be live streamed on February 28 with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosting the ceremony for the fourth time.
Praise: Along with James' nomination, The Prom was also nominated for Best Movie, Comedy or Musical