On a recent episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” actress Anna Chlumsky made an appearance and discussed various topics, including her experience with Valentine’s Day and her Chicago accent.
When asked about her Valentine’s Day celebrations, Chlumsky shared that she and her husband are big on exchanging cards and small treats. However, with school-aged children, most of the holiday revolves around preparing valentines for classmates. James Corden found this tradition strange and questioned when it stops. Chlumsky agreed, noting that it might continue until high school when kids start to emphasize individual valentines and hierarchies emerge.
The conversation then shifted to Corden’s recent birthday celebration. Chlumsky mentioned that Corden went all out on his birthday by indulging in a seven-course sake tasting meal at a fancy Japanese restaurant. Corden admitted that having seven rounds of sake might have been too much but fortunately, enjoyed the night despite a hazy memory.
As the discussion moved on, Chlumsky’s Chicago roots became a topic of conversation. While many associate people from Chicago with a distinctive accent, Chlumsky revealed that she doesn’t have the pronounced accent often expected. Despite this, she still uses certain Chicago-specific words like “pop” instead of “soda” and pronounces “sausage” in a particular way. James Corden playfully attempted to imitate the Chicago accent with mixed results.
Switching gears, Corden brought up a humorous online petition titled “Let Charlie Day Know His Voice is Beautiful.” Day, known for his unique voice, jokingly responded that it took him a while to realize that his voice was distinct because he hears it in a more grandiose way, akin to voices like James Earl Jones or Morgan Freeman. He didn’t initially realize that others found his voice odd and wondered if it had been altered in films. Corden also inquired if anyone in Day’s family shared a similar voice, to which he replied that he is the only one blessed with such an odd voice, though he suspects it might change in the coming years.
The conversation then took a different turn as Chlumsky shared her experience growing up as an only child before her half-brother was born. She entertained herself by creating intricate stories for her Barbie dolls, complete with laminated ID cards for each doll and even a neighborhood made from carpet samples. Chlumsky humorously described how one of her non-brand name Barbies became the village alcoholic, complete with a bottle permanently attached to her hand.
Lastly, Corden congratulated Charlie Day on the success of his new film “I Want You Back” and discussed his character’s daring rooftop jump into a hot tub. Day revealed that while he is not usually a daredevil, he has been known to succumb to peer pressure in the past and participate in daredevil activities with friends. He reminisced about jumping off a bridge into the water during his childhood in Rhode Island, always in an attempt to avoid getting hit by passing boats.
Overall, the episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” featuring Anna Chlumsky was filled with entertaining anecdotes and discussions, ranging from Valentine’s Day traditions to regional accents and personal experiences.
