Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones' wildly different lives from Hollywood to Tesco Hit sitcom Gavin & Stacey, which is returning for one last Christmas hurrah, remains one of the most beloved shows of recent times - and it sparked the meteoric rise of James Corden.
James and Ruth became pals while filming Kay Mellor's iconic TV series Fat Friends, when James shared an idea he'd had for "a wedding that takes place between a guy from Essex and a girl from Barry Island.".
The 46-year-old, who plays Gavin's best pal Smithy, has carved out a name for himself in Hollywood in the years since the original run, enjoying particular success as the host of The Late Late Show with James Corden.
London-born James, who recently returned to the UK from LA, lives a glittering life of awards shows and Hollywood hobnobbing and now counts the likes of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Beckhams within his social circle.
As for Ruth Jones, James' Gavin & Stacey co-creator and onscreen on-off love interest Nessa, her life has taken her on a slightly different track.
