Melissa Fumero made a stunning revelation on The Late Late Show with James Corden that she literally married her dream man. The talk show host welcomed two famous New Jersey natives, Melissa Fumero and special guest, to the couch for a lively discussion about their hometowns.
Melissa, hailing from Lyndhurst, shared her experience of living in a commuter town where most residents work in New York City. She described her town as a middle-class urban suburbia, situated near the iconic Giant Stadium.
Likewise, the other guest, who grew up in Freehold, highlighted that the mere mention of being from New Jersey feels like an ethnicity on its own. Freehold, too, falls in the category of a middle bougie suburb of New York City, where parents frequently travel to Manhattan for work.
James then turned his attention to Melissa’s personal life, revealing that she will soon celebrate her 15th wedding anniversary with her husband. What made their love story even more fascinating is that both Melissa and her husband are actors. However, the most surprising part of their love story was how Melissa first fell for her husband.
As a teenager, Melissa was infatuated with the hot guy who appeared in Mariah Carey‘s music video for “Honey.” Little did she know that she would end up marrying him years later. Her husband casually mentioned that he had worked on the Mariah Carey video in Puerto Rico, leaving Melissa in awe and bringing her 13-year-old dreams to reality.
The conversation then took a turn to discuss Melissa’s recent experience attending a Harry Styles concert in New York. She recalled dancing with a woman dressed as a strawberry throughout the entire concert after a few vodkas. This playful anecdote showcased Melissa’s fun-loving and adventurous spirit.
Shifting gears, James acknowledged Melissa’s role as a mother to two young boys and brought up her interaction with fellow actor Bill Hader. During Bill’s guest appearance on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, shortly after Melissa found out she was pregnant, he shared heartfelt words of encouragement about the joys of parenthood. Bill’s advice helped Melissa overcome her initial worries and embrace the exciting journey of motherhood.
With her career continuously thriving, Melissa also took the time to talk about her new series, “The Santa Claus’ Friend Doesn’t Know.” The show is a six-part extension of the beloved Tim Allen movies from her childhood. In the series, Melissa plays Santa’s nemesis and had the unique opportunity to work with child actors portraying elves. She humorously described the experience of filming scenes with “1800-year-old” elves who turned out to be energetic and talented young children.
As the conversation drew to a close, Melissa shared her fondness for Christmas despite coming from a predominantly Jewish town and a secular Hindu family. She emphasized that Christmas represents love, warmth, and unity, regardless of one’s faith or cultural background. Being a part of a Christmas-themed show that her nephews can watch added an extra layer of excitement and fulfillment to her career.
Melissa Fumero‘s appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden was filled with delightful stories about her marriage, memorable concert experiences, and the joy of being a parent. Her vibrant and engaging personality shone throughout the interview, leaving both the audience and host thoroughly entertained.
