British comedian and late night talk show host James Corden recently made headlines after making an inappropriate joke about veteran British actress Dame Judi Dench.

Corden, 46, took the stage at the 11th Breakthrough Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on April 5, 2025, where he shared:

“Tonight was a night when Hollywood and science fused together, and of course, except for that magical night, Dr. (Anthony) Fauci was with Mrs. Dame Judi Dench for one night.”

Dr. Anthony Stephen Fauci, 84, is an American physician scientist and immunologist and serves as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1984 to 2022. He is also the former chief medical adviser of the White House and the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

James Corden About Dame Judi DenchAccording to the Daily Mail, the audience was obviously stunned by the 90th anniversary of Saturday. According to media reports, American actress and director Olivia Wilde seems to be shocked as the camera is cut to her. The publication claims that the audience did not laugh at the joke, and was silent.

Neither Mrs. Judi Dench nor Dr. Anthony Fauci were present. They also didn’t talk about James Corden’s speech while writing.

James Corden used to joke about Harvey Weinstein

In 2017, James Corden held an AMFAR event in Los Angeles, joked that the S*Xual attacks were accused of targeting American film producers and now against the S*X criminals (now) Harvey Weinstein.

“It’s a beautiful night in Los Angeles. So beautiful, Harvey Weinstein has asked him tonight for a massage at his hotel. But this week it’s weird, watching Harvey Weinstein in hot water.

He added that Harvey Weinstein “want to come tonight” but sadly he would be for the closest plant. ”

It was reported at the time that actor producer Tom Hanks, actress Kate Hudson and singer-songwriter Fergie reportedly responded in incredible circumstances. Other viewers reacted to the yin. In response, James Corden said:

“I don’t know if that sing is because you like this joke or don’t like this joke. If you don’t like that joke, you probably should leave now.”

this Gavin and Stacey The star has been criticized by social media users, and Rose McGowan, one of Weinstein’s plaintiffs. After this, James apologized through X and wrote,

“The S*Xual attack is not a joke. I’m not trying to make Harvey’s unforgivable behavior, but to humiliate him, the abuser, not the victim. I’m so sorry for anyone who feels guilty, it’s never my intention.”

On the weekend, the 2025 Breakthrough Awards Gala was a star-studded event hosted by Corden. Participants included Hollywood A-Listers Salma Hayek, Gwyneth PaltrowDrew Barrymore, Lizzo, Christina Aguilera, Paris Hilton, Gal Gadot, Gayle King and Katy Perry.

Tech tycoon Bill Gates, Mark ZuckerbergJeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sánchez also showed up. According to the Daily Mail, the ceremony contributed to the science field with the “leading future of entertainment, sports, technology and business.” It takes place in a space aircraft hangar in Santa Monica, California.

It is worth noting that James Corden and Mrs. Dame Judi Dench appeared in the 2019 musical cat. She also participated in his CBS talk show James Corden’s Late Party.