In a recent episode of Alan Carr: Chatty Man, Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. was a guest on the talk show, where he engaged in a lively and entertaining conversation with Alan Carr. As the host introduced Gooding Jr., the audience erupted in applause, showing their excitement for the Hollywood star’s presence.
During the conversation, Carr and Gooding Jr. exchanged playful banter, with Carr referring to Gooding Jr. as a big pimp. Gooding Jr., in turn, expressed his love for the UK and its reality TV shows. He jokingly mentioned that his wife is an avid viewer of shows like “Housewives of Compton” and that they often watch them together.
The conversation took a humorous turn when Carr mentioned British period dramas, to which Gooding Jr. showed interest in participating. He humorously stated that in American period dramas, he would have been cast as a slave, but in British period dramas, he could play a more refined character, even though he might mess up the accent.
Gooding Jr. also shared his experience working with British actors such as Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren. He jokingly mentioned that he had done “dirty stuff” to Mirren in a film called “Shadow Boxer” and described the challenges of filming love scenes.
The conversation then shifted to Gooding Jr.’s latest film, “Red Tails,” which tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, an all-black fighter squadron during World War II. Gooding Jr. talked about the bravery and determination of the Tuskegee Airmen and shared a clip from the film.
Carr couldn’t resist bringing up Gooding Jr.’s previous charity endeavors, such as cycling from Australia to Liverpool. Gooding Jr. explained that he took on the challenge to impress his girlfriend at the time, who wanted to get married. He mentioned the difficulties faced during the journey but highlighted the positive outcome of raising funds for charity.
The interview concluded with Carr and Gooding Jr. discussing the upcoming tour that Carr would be embarking on. Gooding Jr. expressed his excitement about returning to stand-up comedy after a short break and mentioned that his tour was titled “Roller Coaster” in honor of a suggestion made by one of his children during a family tea.
Overall, the interview was filled with laughter, amusing anecdotes, and a glimpse into Gooding Jr.’s upcoming projects. Audiences can look forward to seeing more of Gooding Jr.’s charismatic and entertaining presence both on-screen and on stage.
