Amy Adams Was Gap's Star Employee (Except to Whitney Houston)

James asks Amy Adams and Tyler Perry about early jobs before show business and learns Amy took every job she had very seriously, including her job at the Gap, where Whitney Houston couldn't handle Amy's intensive attentiveness.
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Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by offering viewers a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke."

[@bettersecret1499]

Amy is so sweet! Always respectful and interested in the other person

[@alessandrosilva3012]

I realized that. She's amazing!

[@karina-vz9zz]

when Tyler would speak, and Amy would turn her body towards him to listen closely 💯💯

[@karina-vz9zz]

“I learned that from Emily Blunt” *legends supporting legends*

[@ScottyColoradoKid]

they have been best friends since they did 'Sunshine Cleaning' together

[@Directoryofpuertorico]

YASS.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@ScottyColoradoKid I didn't know that! Love them both, both are incrediably talented and smart and gorgeous, no wonder they are friends!

[@matthewputnam770]

Karina yes

[@Qtrademark]

Loved them both in “Sunshine Cleaning”!

[@thegroove14]

Amy Adams is just a treasure!

[@hessu275]

Amy is so sweet, incredible work in Sharp Objects

[@kellyalves756]

She was riveting in that. Man, she can go dark!

[@bethanycook8124]

She needs an oscar!!!!!

[@mohammadabdulfarooqi3068]

@@bethanycook8124 yes that is true

[@jamesburgess2k]

This was a really fluid interview! James did a great job of keeping the conversation moving to avoid those cringing silent moments, Tyler Perry being a very active listener as well as adding his own personality in his stories, and Amy just connecting with everyone (like how she instantly started talking to Tyler about working in Atlanta). Also, James for throwing in one of his own personal stories to make it really feel like a real conversation and not just host & guest. Incredible all around and was very fun to watch!

[@angela.m]

This is why I love James Corden, he has his off-days, but when he hits it, he does it spectacularly. There are some people that have sadly only watched a few of his 'bad' interviews and refuse to watch anymore and then keep coming back just to leave bad comments based from what they've seen before, but he's also had a lot of extremely great and funny interviews that are so underrated! And we have to remember that he's only been doing this for 3 years with no prior experience, while most of the other late night hosts have been doing this for over a decade and still don't hit it every time! I hope in time, James will grow and keep getting better and better at it

[@johnsmi213]

Keep in mind, they go over the talking points in advance. He didn't just happen to ask "Were there any celebrities you met before you were famous?" arbitrarily. It would be dead air if the answer was no. He knew Amy had a story to tell about Bono so he set it up. All talk show interviews are pre-discussed with the guests.

[@LuiQaPYT]

oh i didn't know that!! i Have seen guests act like they don't know how to answer a question and i always thinks "oh maybe they are nervous." Some guests just do not reciprocate James' energy. James is amazing!

[@Directoryofpuertorico]

@@johnsmi213 Yes that is true about all interviews. That is why this interview is unique because it is the chemistry between these (unselfish) personalities that makes it fun to watch-not the set up.

[@brainsareus]

most of the time; I rather have an indifferent sales clerk, than one who is chipper and in my face.

[@missthreet]

awwwwww her story is cute and hilarilous! Amy, Tyler and James really get on well with each other !

[@AngelusHale]

It's nice when people listen to each other and care for what they're saying.

[@artanddesign459]

It is always hard to watch awkward interviews, but this one is so enjoyable! James does such an awesome job and Amy & Tyler have such great personalities. I just could watch them talk about anything for another 7 minutes :)

[@twilightfades_7]

Lauren Morris It really is an English thing. James really is a natural at making a great talking environment.

[@ScottyColoradoKid]

Ok so upon Emily's insistence, John had hired Amy to play his wife in 'A Quiet Place' , but then Emily decided she wanted to do it after all, so John had to call Amy back and say 'sorry" ...so then Amy said "you better be firing me because Emily is taking this role!" true story!

[@p0ppysmic13]

i love Amy, sucks she didnt win her golden globe

[@yvesmaker]

That award was hers. I just don't get it

[@isabellaalmeida6427]

All her co-stars winning awards but she didn't get any, it was so sad

[@kurnaPunk]

it's a shitty award anyways

[@thadiussean9133]

she's got 2 nice ones already

[@jtafoya88]

She is gorgeous and Arrival movie was good.

[@aysengrudanncopculerkralnd6205]

She's a gift. She's BEAUTIFUL.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Always

[@leahartlee29]

AMY looks so much like my cousin Debbie, except for the hair color. Even her mannerisms! Too funny!

[@michellez1004]

Amy adams. I love her so much. She is so sweet, talented, funny and respectful and she dosen't even try.

[@sararatsuban5996]

I want Amy Adams to join karaoke carpool with James Corden.

[@rubymars5493]

eyeyepeace lomo OMG right! Sing the songs in Enchanted!

[@Ricardo-kt7pr]

totally!!!! she loves karaoke! she can sing some Enchanted and Broadway songs!!!!

[@mr.tintin6312]

That AND Role Call.

[@whfan007]

Here for the Whitney story. ❤️

[@elisam.2896]

She mentioned Emily Blunt! I forgot they did a movie together!! Cant remember what it was called but they were sisters and they had a weird cleaning company. Hhhmm must rewatch. Love her (love them).

[@orangeyouglad_]

Elisabeth Mulder yes! Sunshine Cleaning 😍 I loved that movie. Great chemistry between them 😍

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

They both did a good job in Vice. Amy Adams can play her roles real well.

[@mon6745]

Amy Adams needs to make this a character 🤣🤣🤣

[@GGSLM]

It kinda reminds me of her performance in Junebug. Her first Oscar nominated role

[@OssyTK]

There's no way I can love Amy Adams more.

[@hindox222]

Amy Adams mentioning Emily blunt is all I ever wanted in life.

[@homiefromfl]

Amy is fucking LOVELY. 😍 And can you imagine her in a Hooters getup?! WOWZA!!

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

GAH, Amy, you are SO so adorable!!!

[@sarahzine1]

Amy james and tyler should do a segment at the Gap, that would be so iconic😂

[@guzilla1993]

After the Popeyes interaction I would LOVE to see Amy Adams in a Madea movie lmao 😂

[@vini916smith3]

Sounds like Whitney! Lol. Gotta love her. She kept it real. RIP ❤️

[@reddragonready]

That's one way of looking at it..I have another.

[@rjsamuel4530]

reddragonready keep it to yourself

[@Shamsithaca]

Ahh Carol Burnett stories are always the best!

[@stumack9755]

shes over rated.

[@kellyalves756]

Stu Mack Not possible.

[@hgftrew1992]

I got to go see her last year and it was amazing! I sat there, listening to her tell a story about her and Julie Andrews, tears running down my face. She is such a great story teller!

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

This is soo inspiring

[@youtubeuser9057]

If it says Amy Adams, I’m watching it no questions asked

[@luukjoling1]

One of the best clips from the show ever. Humble, funny and real!

[@cherylnorrad673]

love the celeb guests on the couch all at the same time. some good chats come out of their appearances and we learn cool stuff about them.

[@AstronautOtto]

man tyler perry looks like a pretty cool person to hang out with. Really easygoing dude.

[@NellieKAdaba]

True

[@vgt]

Dude got roasted on The Boondocks, though, and he did not take it kindly lmao

[@deokidokiza]

Yep! That sounds like Whitney 😂

[@birdy1numnum]

Amy Adam's is the definition of *babe!*

[@waheedahsrecipes5004]

Tyler Perry so true something in past put in front of your present

[@Gmez759]

Whitney has been dead for at least 5 years now and she still makes me laugh!!! Lmaooo. I love how Tyler knew Whitney wouldn’t like that 💀😂

[@NellieKAdaba]

RIP Whitney.

[@londontravellers22]

I remember I had a job interview at InterContinental Hotel in London as a waitress, but got rejected. Then 3 month later, I heard Whitney Houston stayed in that hotel. I was so upset I didn't get the job.

[@jaclpz]

I freaking love Amy Adams.

[@SecondTheScene]

Amy Adams worked at Hooters? I would have never guessed she would ever work there

[@ScottyColoradoKid]

Yep; here in Denver....mid-90s; she was just the greeter/hostess; she didn't have to wear the waitress outfit.....But Remember, back then Hooters had their own airline! Anyway she went from that, right into regional dance/dinner theaters here ....saw her many times!!

[@Ricardo-kt7pr]

This interview was delightful... Love Amy.

[@Disney65Fan]

Amy Adams will always be Giselle from Enchanted

[@AngelusHale]

That woman played so many iconic roles, but that's the one you'll remember her for? Interesting. And I just saw your username. Never mind ;)

[@rubymars5493]

I love Enchanted as well!!!

[@stevemiller7433]

@@AngelusHale First thing I saw her in..It sticks.

[@Disney65Fan]

@@stevemiller7433 I loved it

[@barbaravyse660]

Disney65Fan I love that movie!

[@skeemer01]

I dont like jobs worths but will make a exception for amy ❤

[@leeluv96]

Guilty, I'm working on it though... Get it? "...working on it" LOL (so corny)

[@skeemer01]

@@leeluv96 boom boom! 🤣 keep up the good work

[@leeluv96]

@@skeemer01 ❤

[@skeemer01]

@@leeluv96 i have decided i like jobs worths now

[@leeluv96]

@@skeemer01 Bwahahaha!! 😂 AWESOME

[@leerubin906]

Anyone else notice that every time James asked Amy something, she turns to Tyler and then replies :-)

[@ceceliam9014]

Lee Rubin Yeah, I definitely noticed that. At first it seemed like it was because they lived in the same neighbourhood, either way it looks like she feels there's some common ground there and she enjoys connecting with him. This whole exchange feels very natural and genuine :)

[@user-xc1sx6hp8p]

Lee Rubin she knows the directors in

[@nahthataintit6446]

@Lee, and that she’s just incredibly polite and has impeccable manners. She just makes everyone feel welcome and includes them by turning towards them and making eye contact when telling a story or having a conversation it seems. Some people could really learn how to do that better lol.

[@AJ-np3rn]

Amy represents class

[@cheerfuljuan]

Yo I've always had the biggest crush on Amy Adams, and now I find out she used to work at Gap too?? We're obviously meant to be soulmates lmao

[@lyndabond1570]

Really enjoyed the interaction of Amy, Tyler and James. 1 of the best and relatable interviews- discussions. Love them all 💕. I’d vacuum the rug till it was gone to meet Lady O 😊

[@alessandrosilva3012]

Amy Adams! She's marvelous! I love her.

[@nyimwangkonyak5716]

Amy Adams ❤️

[@bat2185]

James story about Carol Burnett made me tear up .

[@10Vernonplace]

A talk show conversation that is actually interesting and inspiring!!

[@aldosolis9011]

Amy ❤❤❤

[@djmaxreloaded7050]

I want me all of Amy....all of her.

[@kopec82]

Amazing guests this two

[@ttdialgraciasunoa7491]

Pero ella tiene mi edad y es hermosa siemprey siempre lo sera

[@marcusluna4026]

I can’t stop laughing. I also like Amy

[@johngalactus4014]

Amy Adams is so cute 😂🤣😋

[@SarahG419]

❤ Tyler Perry!

[@HighHeelKnight]

When I saw the title of this video, I thought it said "Amy Adams Wasp's Star..." I thought she was going to replace Evangeline Lilly as the Wasp in the MCU. Ha, ha, ha!

[@C-Lightning]

Amy working for Hooters who would of thought?!

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

Anyone who's seen American Hustle. 😎

[@himani6412]

Avril lavigne looks like a younger and goth version of Amy Adams..love them 💓..

[@mywhimsylifed.3055]

Amy would you be my best friend 😂

[@katies6396]

omg this made me so giddy! I worked at Gap in Atlanta!! Would you like to save an extra 20% off your purchase and save 10% everyday by opening up a gap card today???!?!?!

[@rachelmeyer4358]

The geo metro was the most fuel efficient car I ever owned besides a Prius. We still miss that car.

[@sweiland75]

Amy must moisturize every day, twice a day.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@Niqui H Fuck off, racist bitter hateful BITCH. You are not welcomed here... or anywhere, judging by levels of your bitchiness. Jealous frong, you'' ll never have Amy's fame or money or manners or intellect... or anything! LOSER!

[@Bdhacker101]

How does amy adams not age?? 😂

[@gulyaswift1503]

Amy

[@StewartFletcher]

I'm in love with her

[@bethanycook8124]

She needs an oscar

[@borismcfinnigan3430]

She is goddamn beautiful.

[@maxskc]

Amy we love you ❤️

[@andrewrudygalindo2646]

Well this is fun.

[@Disney65Fan]

Amy Adams and Tyler Perry needs to do a movie together.

[@robblack6603]

I have met and talked with a few celebs myself. Jeffrey Jones in Port Charlotte, Fl, 3 different times, because his parents lived there, don't know if either still do though cause this was back in 95-96. Met Bill Sadler and helped him buy beers in a Karaoke bar in Hamburg, NY cause his parents & brother lived there, it was during the Christmas/New Years Holiday, back in around about 1999/2000 time frame I think. Met and had a late night dinner with Matt & Kevin Dillon in because their home town is Mamaroneck, NY and a old friend of mine set up the dinner cause she went to school with them. Sergeant Slaughter and all the rest of the late 80's famous wrestlers cause I was a taxi driver in Buffalo, NY and they all stayed at a Hotel across from the Buffalo/Niagara Airport back then and were in the bar drinking. I had a call to pick someone up at the bar, but could not find the person so since I saw these guys when I was yelling out I was a cab driver they took notice said it I couldn't find the person to come over and they'd set me up with a couple drinks and then fit as many of them as I could in my cab, as well called for a 2nd and 3rd to get the rest and take them to strip clubs from back in late 80's in Buffalo area. Also met Eric Roberts cause one of my oldest friends is a firefighter for Sarasota County and he also owns a very successful Ice Cream truck business down there. Hey don't laugh cause the area he's in believe it or not but at that time there were no other ice cream truck businesses it was so weird. But anyway he had been hired to take his one truck to Eric Roberts for a child's Birthday party. Though as anyone knows that unlike Julia Roberts Eric is like a 3rd rate actor, he is a pretty good actor but not sure why he never was that successful. Not sure if it's because he has a cleft palate and he has the lip scar from it or why he just isn't who knows. My friend that owns the Ice Cream truck biz also was born with a Cleft palate too, interesting coincidence. I mean I do know there are a few other actors that have that too but just seems like Eric is the least successful actor of them all. I met Pat Benatar in Buffalo way back, she was doing a free concert in Buffalo, for something called Music in the Square, and she was backstage they only had like tarping around the back end and I peaked my head in to see if I could see her and there she was like 8 feet away, and I just "Um Hi Miss Benatar, I love your music" and she said well thanks, and you are who? I was like oh just a huge fan since the 80's. So that was that and went on my way into the crowd. There are a few others but I'll just stop there.

[@celino22]

2:58 I don’t know why but the way that Amy talks reminds me Scarlet O’Hara I love her

[@NellieKAdaba]

I love Scarlet

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

I see a future film directed by Tyler and starring Amy lol He's like...she's funny. lol

[@MysLed]

So that's the word for that type of person💡

[@eiraremejeene]

I mean, her brother has been a good business dealer himself since she and he worked at a local, was that rodeo show? back when they were still children. He was able to make the owner of whatever they worked for agree to his proposals. He's good, Amy says. So she and he must really be good indeed at these things. Hahaha

[@oumaimamlh5021]

6:47 of inspiration and life lessons

[@bigdaddyluisito]

Amy the LOST DISNEY PRINCESS

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

She didn't just play Giselle. She IS Giselle!

[@willowkayn1439]

James Corden is an inspiration because: look at what he's done with this time slot.... I respect his predecessors, but I also have to marvel at what he's done, as well.

[@mabvlogs]

Tyler use to live across from our family office on the vinings. I think he sold his house not sure Hugh home on the hill. You could see from our floor.

[@paddystafford7977]

They two should make a movie, about their story but it should sncyronise meaning each story in one movie, and each meet the end...such experience...

[@agustinaaguirre2118]

amy es encantadora

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

I heard that request in the Whitney voice. 😂

[@jamesnolen3934]

Tyler’s fake hair looks fantastic.

[@alberto032973]

Awesome video

[@himani6412]

When I was young I thought Amy Adams and Avril lavigne are related 😂😂..

[@BDKla]

So how do I get the money, to get the item from the past, so I can take a photo and be inspired?...

[@marciolopesdesouza2700]

Lástima que no entiendo inglês pero queria saber porque comentan de whitney ! (La amo)

[@HeyLila78]

A proper convo! American (late night) talk show hosts could learn a thing or two from the Brits.

[@blackbird5634]

SNL Reese Witherspoon as Leslie Jones' ''inner white girl."

[@azrirathreesixty7371]

I would buy whatever they were selling if they made a commercial miniseries (like they do now with Flo and the gang in Progressive or, weirdly, taco bell, or those girls from that car rental thing who drive the truck) that was just in one hood or another, Tyler Perry character being done with everybody, and Amy Adams character being an extra-smiles-on-top, employee-of-the-month, worker that's always on shift with him. I would watch that as a regular miniseries. And I'd watch that doomed network sitcom from start to inevitable episode 8 end.

[@nerd.89]

so damn, amy! 😍

[@catsadilla324]

Tyler Perry is such a good actor. I wish he did more than Madea stuff.

[@NellieKAdaba]

He's retiring Madea because it's tiring.

[@alberto032973]

I wonder if there be enchanted 2 I like enchanted it was a good movie

[@zhabtema]

She said before on Graham Norton that they started on that years ago and were writing a script, but it's possible it's been deferred or on the backburner. That's not unusual in Hollywood. Ryan Reynolds remarked that it took somewhere between 7 to 10 years to get Deadpool written, produced AND FILMED because they spent so much time just getting a studio willing to do it...

[@binks711]

as of November 2018 the director for Disenchanted (Enchanted 2) Adam Shankman said they are finalizing the script and working on getting the budget and the music. So it looks like it's rolling slowly but surely forward.

[@uyetaranudongwo]

Amy Adams is so hot she and Christiana Hendricks are such a huge crush

[@TK-ij2xi]

I had a Geo Metro! It was a hatchback...teal...it died.

[@poopiepantsmcgee456]

You WIN RICKY , YOU WIN!

[@GodsMemeTV]

i would love to meet Amy Adams at Hooters. God damn.

[@jacobshirley3457]

Interesting interviewing style, constantly switching between two people. I've actually never seen that before.

[@oxnardmontalvo9335]

Pam. Beasley. Michael Scarn!

[@ethanaleman]

I am inspired