Ep 57. 1/13/20 (Rachel Brosnahan, RuPaul Charles)
- January 13, 2020
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5.4 (6)
On the January 13th, 2020 episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden, actress Rachel Brosnahan and drag queen RuPaul Charles appeared as special guests.
The show opened with James Corden giving his usual humorous monologue, joking about current events including the Golden Globes and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from their royal duties.
After the monologue, Corden introduced Rachel Brosnahan, best known for her role as the titular character in the Amazon Prime series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The actress talked about her recent trip to Bali and her admiration for the Balinese culture, particularly their focus on community and connection.
The conversation then shifted to Brosnahan's experiences filming The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, including the show's impressive use of long takes and choreography. Brosnahan also shared her excitement for the upcoming season of the show, teasing some hints about what fans can expect.
Next up was RuPaul Charles, the Emmy-winning host of RuPaul's Drag Race. Corden and RuPaul reminisced about the first time they met, when RuPaul appeared on an earlier episode of The Late Late Show. RuPaul also told the story of how he first got into drag and how it has impacted his life and career.
RuPaul then talked about what it's like to host Drag Race, from the creative process behind the show to the importance of portraying the LGBTQ community in a positive light. He also discussed his new talk show, RuPaul, and how it differs from his previous projects.
Throughout the episode, Corden played various games and segments with his guests, including a round of "Spill Your Guts Or Fill Your Guts" with Rachel Brosnahan and a "Lip Sync Battle" between Brosnahan and RuPaul.
As always, The Late Late Show with James Corden also featured musical performances, with FKA Twigs performing her song "Sad Day" to close out the show.
Overall, the January 13th, 2020 episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden was a fun and entertaining hour of late-night television, full of laughs, great stories, and memorable moments with two talented and beloved guests.
