Hilary Whitehall, mother of comedian Jack Whitehall, recently shared a funny story about an encounter with James Corden dating back to 2011.

The Awkward Conversation

The anecdote unfolded on her and her husband Michael’s podcast, ‘The Wittering Whitehalls’. It began shortly after the Whitehalls purchased a house previously owned by Lulu’s son, Jordan Frieda.

Shortly after, they attended a performance of James Corden’s play, ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’. Following the show, Hilary found herself in Corden’s dressing room alongside Lulu.

House Talk Takes Over

Hilary introduced herself as Jack Whitehall’s mother and mentioned the recent house purchase. This sparked a twenty-minute conversation with Lulu entirely focused on the house – its history, potential, and Lulu’s fondness for it.

According to Hilary, James Corden eventually interjected, playfully questioning whether anyone could spare a moment to discuss the play he had been performing in for over two and a half hours. Her husband, Michael, confirmed Corden’s apparent displeasure at being overshadowed by talk of property.

Context of the Story

This amusing tale surfaced amidst celebrations surrounding Jack Whitehall’s recent marriage to model Roxy Horner. The wedding, held at Euridge Manor in the Cotswolds, was attended by a host of celebrities, including Corden, who is a close friend and co-star on ‘A League Of Their Own’.

Prior to the wedding, Jack celebrated his stag do with Corden and other friends, jokingly acknowledging the Daily Mail’s coverage as a helpful reminder of the evening.

Past Controversies

The anecdote about Hilary and Corden resurfaces in light of past controversies surrounding the presenter. In 2022, Corden faced public criticism after being accused of rude and abusive behaviour towards staff at New York restaurant Balthazar.

Restaurant owner Keith McNally publicly condemned Corden’s actions, initially banning him from the establishment before reversing the decision after an apology. The incident involved complaints of berating staff and demanding complimentary drinks.

While separate from the Whitehall’s story, it adds to the public perception of Corden.