Billy Porter Knows How to Make a Grand Entrance

When James introduces his guests for chat, Kirsten Dunst comes out in the show's usual fashion before Billy Porter makes an entrance that sets the new gold standard for talk show entrances.
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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."

[@SymonFirst]

Billy Porter beating that tambourine like he was in a black church, Yes Billy Yes 😂💯😅

[@gp6857]

😁😂😂😂

[@gp6857]

PRICELESS!💜💚💛😂

[@lashonbarber]

YESS!!!

[@Kaiannag]

The best part. 😭😭😭

[@musicgatekeeper]

Listen!! Wore that tam out!!!!!

[@mwkeomdjdkwosmdkewkdomrkdn8961]

Billy Porter just called me poor, untalented, stupid, and unattractive with that entrance and I love every moment of it!😭💕👌

[@TheLateLateShow]

hahahaha

[@lariayuyam7393]

Mwkeomdjdkwosmdke Wkdomrkdneidkem you are the chosen one, he liked your comment

[@chronos5457]

@@TheLateLateShow I'm a big fan of you. Greetings from Brazil 😂😂😂

[@bernalkoehrsen1333]

I'd say he encouraged you to be bold, beautiful and exactly who you are !!!!!! ❤️ 💕

[@richardhayes845]

@@TheLateLateShow Oh my god James Corden

[@mu3019]

He needs his own show it’s time

[@carladw3380]

M U Like yesterday!

[@cherylynl.tompkins7049]

I agree. I've been waiting for so long. I 💖 Billy Porter!!

[@cherry12000luv]

Thumb up!

[@dhgemein2]

The most amazing thing is that Billy Porter RAN up the stairs in those shoes!

[@creating1_c1999]

and that he didn't fall prancing on that confetti...

[@lindabuck2777]

BILLY PORTER KING 👑 AND QWEEN and dammit I wish he’d have a seat, he’s making the rest of us look bad...😝😝😝

[@megawatt5755]

I know! I would've bust my ass in sneakers!

[@tasfisika9769]

And SKIPPED some steps, talent!

[@nashiedayne]

OMG !! 🤣🤣🤣 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@orishoval7305]

I would literally binge a full show that is just billy porter making big entrances to all kinds of places

[@nr7370]

AGREED!

[@DarkbutNotsinister]

👍

[@jvaldeuxo]

Can someone do that please.

[@keventertains7077]

Yasses

[@monicaekeyes2489]

Ok?

[@XxXPerseus]

Look at James trying to get his Serious Drama acting credits

[@cb9825]

Billy had dancers, glitter, feather fans, EVERYTHING 😆

[@ChocolateBabyDoll61]

#DIVABILLYPORTER I LOVE THIS

[@mimij4660]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@ziq7503]

can we just appreciate how Kirsten Dunst is so nice even though she didn't know that was set up

[@shadiatv]

I would have been pissed if I was her😂😂😂

[@sya]

She surely knew lol

[@jjohnson10321032]

I'm sure they alluded to her that something extra was going to happen maybe not specifics

[@sandra-jones]

Jason Johnson you are do right. They never do that to a guest if they didn't want to create animosity. It was a skit which James is known for.

[@cherylynl.tompkins7049]

She knew and she is a very good sport.

[@patrykmarek3029]

Can we just appreciate that acting tho? 😂

[@carlang4793]

i know right he made me SO UNCOMFORTABLE

[@kevinfreitas8897]

It was very convincing😂

[@johnwerner69]

Wait it was acting?

[@tracer740]

@@johnwerner69 - Shirley you jest?

[@johnwerner69]

Liche Christ like I said in another comment “I was really high while watching this and had to switch channel when James corden got angry Because I didn’t know if it was a bit and now I’m to scared to watch the rest...”

[@missvanjieee3395]

“JUDGES SCORES PLEASE!!!” “10 10 10 10 10” “10’s ACROSS THE BOARDS!!!!”

[@calebstrickland1931]

WERRRK

[@becathist]

Billy Porter holding space for his authentic self for almost seven minutes on television is the kind of content I signed up for.

[@aisadal2521]

I love how extra his entrance was!

[@9michelee9]

He earned it.

[@cherylynl.tompkins7049]

Entrance and ending!! All.Of.IT!!! 💖💖💖

[@bacnthaday4350]

Hes earned it since the 90s !

[@julovedit814]

Billy porter NEVER disappoints 👏🏼

[@laugesen18]

Julovedit you can’t help but love this guy.

[@rubywicks802]

Freaking Awesome!

[@jem436]

"I'M JUST BEING AUTHENTIC" the line I'll be using every time my friends say I'm being extra

[@ChocolateBabyDoll61]

Me too. 😊🥰

[@ChristianJoyD]

OK, I was already obsessed with the entrance but when he started singing… sing Billy sing. The vocal choices he makes just take me. A consummate genius.

[@rustecohle591]

Damn you just have to respect the confidence and fearlessness of this brother/sister👏🏽

[@claytonpedro9770]

Brother/sister😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shimmySchermerhorn-dk1gi]

The Billy Porter show with guest: James Corden and Kristen Dunst. Ha !

[@festsmith4336]

WHO ?😅

[@adayinthelifeofautismmsoth9097]

😂

[@ltoledotc]

I didn't know until now, but I always needed The Billy Porter Show!

[@annetterodgers6713]

Lol

[@Mia7189]

Best. Entrance. Ever. ❤️ you, Billy Porter!

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

A legend deserves a legendary entrance!

[@brianholloway6205]

kirsten dunst is standing there like damn....why did i even come today.

[@mariaalisa2914]

Nah, I think she's thinking it was the best day ever to be on. She got to be close to that!

[@BG-iu1ld]

Thank god she came in ahead! How can one even follow that???

[@sandicandie]

I think she knew that this was all pre-planned & part of the show.😂

[@stineowens8837]

He is what Love and good energy looks like after overcoming what life threw at you.

[@shylady8711]

I can't stop smiling throughout the whole video.

[@aliciajiffy8222]

Same. This made my day

[@BigDadNRG]

He killed me when he picked up the tamborine. LOL!! James and Billy - too funny. Theatre folks! HAHAHAHAHA

[@Stacey24101]

My goal in life is to walk into every room like this -- either in reality or perception. To exude this fierceness is phenomenal and I love it!

[@KDSlady1]

Yessssss hunty, roooaaarrrr!!! 🦁

[@Xxaire31]

Stacey Brown TOMORROW GIRL. I am going to go to work like this EVERY DAY ::snap::

[@tracer740]

@@Xxaire31 - EGAD! ...(one week later) ... are you still employed?

[@Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy]

James always knows how to have a good time!!

[@MikeRiderOOO]

Billy Porter always slays everything!

[@zelma8]

NOBODY PUTS BILLY IN THE CORNER!!!!! 😎💃💅🎉🎵🎶❤️❤️❤️

[@lynnjegle3483]

NOBODY!

[@mariahgrimes207]

YoSoyMami damn straight! ( 😂😂😂😂)

[@mariahgrimes207]

YoSoyMami damn straight! ( 😂😂😂😂)

[@jastonkong1409]

Kirsten Dunst is such a team player and Billy Porter is such an entertainer! Love you both!!!

[@brookec5454]

Can we appreciate the drummer who was about that life after Billy started tearing up that tambourine? If you stay ready you ain't gotta get ready 🤣

[@nadjalirio8357]

When I am done with my masters degree, I am entering EVERY ROOM like Billy just did.

[@RioMuc]

Go girl!

[@lodovikotuvajunior9728]

You betta!!😂

[@endlessgalaxy2675]

Its called godfidence 👁👄👁

[@Texbun2]

Ooooo great idea!!!

[@ChocolateBabyDoll61]

Yaassssss

[@janicelee9774]

You ONLY learn how to play the tambourine like that in church! Billy Unstoppable Energy and talent!!

[@melissaleistrabittner6069]

The talent! The voice! The shoes! Love👏Billy👏Porter👏! ❤️❤️❤️

[@barbaracronin4164]

Melissa Leistra Bittner THE WINGS!

[@jeffvanreenpoetry3464]

This man helped me live my true self to fullest. Love Billy Porter ❤

[@alexac192]

Tens across the board!

[@CrystalJo]

Billy Porter is such a treasure!!!

[@lucienwashington95]

I just absolutely adore Mr. Billy Porter. His stance is just so amazing. Every time I see him whether on Broadway, TV he is just unapologetically his self. There is just a freedom that is displayed that is contagious and inspiring. My spirit is always lifted. Bravo!

[@PeanutsAssorted]

It's Billy Porters world and we're just living in it

[@AzucaNegra16]

Loved Billy's entrance and performance! No other show can say they had this.

[@jcbogdon]

This man walks better In heels then me trying to walk a straight line barefoot! 😂😂💜💙

[@DukeCityAbeyta]

Girl, you and me both! 🤣🤣

[@ArgChica]

My knee bruises speak for themselves. #heelsbyBP is all I am saying would be awesome😁

[@Msbuddy08sej]

KMSL. Me2

[@riemarshall3508]

Running at that.

[@MamaRii73]

Billy Porter never disappoints. I. Loved. It! But the tambourine at the 1:45 mark made me catch the spirit!

[@Teawhy423]

James is the best. You can never predict his shows. Blows my mind all the time. Beautiful performance.

[@yahya.muhammad.khan1]

Oh man, he's hell of a singer

[@sarahbocht9027]

This is the BEST ENTRANCE i have ever seen!! Yes!! We all should have that confidence!! I love it so much!! 💗💗

[@dlouis42]

Who else was waiting for James to get a mic and start singing with him?

[@dhgemein2]

I totally thought that was going to happen.

[@ChocolateBabyDoll61]

I was totally expecting both of them to join in.

[@jagswim]

Love to see what kind of an entrance Billy Porter could come up with for the Graham Norton Show!

[@lg7268]

What an entrance. Too funny 🤣 Billy sangggggg. He needs his own talk show love it!!!💘

[@abbisaenz]

Serious question: Where can I download Billy Porter's version of "I Will Survive?"

[@Xxaire31]

Abigail Saenz Right?!?! It was everything!

[@patchworkgirl27]

Omg. This was epic

[@MrWinex]

I need this NOW!

[@sallyraheem6230]

That intro is everything 😭💖💖💖💖👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@whiskeyandcigarettes6011]

Billy Porter makes me happy. That is all.

[@terrenceragin5555]

The category is grand entrance

[@GaH.Hassan]

I would watch hours of The Billy Porter Show (ft. The Late Late Show) ✨

[@sugarlove]

OMG this is too good to be true! i love it! Congrats Billy i love you 💖

[@ellebailey5358]

This has to be the most fantastic thing I have ever witness. I was in tears. At first I thought James was serious he really looked surprised in the beginning.

[@SNEAKO15]

Billy is the baddest Mister Sister! I LOVE him...❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ItsDliveHunty]

🤣🤣🤣 I just LOVE Billy Porter!

[@ivfdaddies]

10 10 10 10sssss across the board.

[@JamesHelm5-8]

Who doesn't love Billy Porter! This was great!

[@kevinchong5424]

And Gay Disco is back, ladies & gentleladies!

[@martinrotvig]

Kevin Chong never left.

[@laras678]

Kevin Chong Gay ROLLER Disco, in case you missed it!

[@jeffeastwood15]

It never went away.

[@RioMuc]

I wish Gay Disco was never gone, but it is. Nothing's like the 80s anymore.

[@jeenajoan]

This is the best! I love Billy Porter. Please bring him in more often!

[@dlouis42]

Bring him everywhere more often

[@marissabones]

Billy's entrance was just perfect. 🙃

[@natericketts]

Billy Porter with the Soul Train vibes!

[@glintrhmj]

Billy done gone crazy yo killed that entrance lol 😂 😂😂😂🤣👍🏽🔥👏🏽 billy yo talent holy #iwillsurvive

[@ErikBAnderson]

Kirsten Dunst last bit of business at the end was the cherry on top.

[@mishaj5588]

She wanted to join🤸

[@smldln3081]

AN ENTRANCE FIT FOR A QUEEN❤❤ we stan.

[@brokenragamuffin]

1st time James is speechless...and just sitting there. Lol James we love you don't worry if Billy took over. We have room for all stars to shine bright in our world!

[@chronos5457]

My reaction to Billy's performance from beginning to end 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nonchalantd]

Billy Porter went to the Jim Carrey school of crazy entrances.

[@jokerbeatsbats4897]

nonchalantd this is Bill Murray entrance level right here.

[@Disney65Fan]

Rofl

[@skippydippydo]

K boots was the bomb diggity. LOVE THIS!

[@treblazer]

Billy Porter i THAAAANK YOU for putting the biggest smile on my face i’ve seen in a minute 🙏🏽

[@donmikicomic]

This is the best EVER performance entrance at this show. Awesome!

[@CrisPheasant]

I love how James maintains his demeanor even though you can see he wants to laugh.

[@Thisismyhandle423]

Ok, at a certain point i truly wasn’t sure if James was being serious or not 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shadiatv]

Same here...I was like uhhh😂😂😂😂

[@laurynburks5101]

❤❤❤Billy Porter, but I'm thinking why didn't James call security

[@kennedymbuvi2810]

Even now after reading the comments section I'm still not sure. 😅Either the two are better actors than we give them credit for or James was truly ticked off

[@shadiatv]

@@kennedymbuvi2810 me too😂😂😂I'm still not sure

[@sandra-jones]

@@kennedymbuvi2810 it was a choreographed skit. Everyone was in on it.

[@GraceO09]

I still don't know who Billy is other than from red carpet extravagance, but I love it all!!!!

[@catheyfranks4135]

Go on netflix and watch the show Pose.

[@jneezypv]

OG feom Kinky Boots.

[@kellirae1577]

So funny! I love Billy's version of "I will Survive." Is it available anywhere?

[@natalier4617]

That’s not an entrance, that’s an enTRAAAAnce!!! 🎉Love him 😅

[@rashandawilliams2628]

Just got my whole life❤❤❤

[@nizuegbu]

Amazing. My soul is nourished.

[@natalia.1844]

I really love Billy so much 😍❤️

[@pbrack4048]

There is NO ONE Like Billy Porter! I love Billy Porter!!

[@giddonys9739]

Someone just let me know when to stop bowing. This queen is living it up. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@lonelyone]

Haha, I love how James committed to being pissed off throughout. I would love if more spontaneous things happened during the guest introductions.

[@iamokayiswear]

There was that one time an actress pranked James by tripping down the stairs

[@joycelynszasz5102]

He fooled me

[@FOODANDTRAVELDESTINATIONS]

The golden wings! LOL

[@stephaniedantzler276]

❤️Billy Porter

[@pamelasuearagon9326]

I've just heard of Billy from this video and I just keep on screaming YES throughout the video LOVE IT

[@dopaminedivine]

This is exactly the amount of EXTRA i strive to be in life❤️

[@djyakuza666]

Billy must have a SHOW... OMG !!!! Love it...

[@CelestialGatez]

THOROUGHLY ENTERTAINING!!! Billy made that tambourine POP!!

[@MS-dh9gh]

This is how BIlly should be entering EVERY talk show!! This has been what i was expecting! FINALLY! an ENTRANCE!

[@MichaelKingVids]

“Witness! My! Tragic! Moment!” Billy Porter is a hell of an entertainer. I’m digging his ‘love yourself’ song, and the ‘curtains close’ hat at the Grammys was cool and hilarious.

[@sweetsavage8827]

You can not deny the talent !!!

[@gloriaval1944]

He. Did. THAT !!!!

[@rosharon15]

This is from 2 years ago and I still can not get over Billy Porter taking the LLShow to church with that tambourine!!! I love this whole video toooo much. That is how you do it QUUUUEEENNNNNttt!!!

[@lunlun425]

He is super extra which makes it so fun !!!!

[@innononso]

James trying to step on Billy's gown.... but he ain't having it 😂😂🤣🤣

[@marissabones]

I love his shoes

[@jneezypv]

I thought it would die down, and then roller skates entered.

[@terrenceragin5555]

He is so Fantabulous

[@jackiejackson7588]

Billy Porter u gotta love him. He.s in a class all by himself. LUV HIM

[@taniacorporan4017]

Oh I needed that this morning!! Thank you!!

[@starlight2815]

I legit thought James was actually pissed off and yelling at him, I felt so bad for a moment, then he started singing and I was like oh...