'I can't wait to marry her': James Corden chokes back tears as he thanks fiancé after scooping Best Actor gong at Tony Awards
By NADIA MENDOZA and IONA KIRBY
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James Corden led the winners at the Tony Awards tonight as he scooped the gong for Best Leading Actor in a Play.
The 33-year-old beat out a host of other Broadway stars to win the accolade for his efforts in One Man, Two Guvnors.
And the one person James was most excited to thank as he took to the stage was fiancé Julia Carey.
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Welling up: James Corden was choking back tears as he thanked his other half during his Tony awards acceptance speech
Moved to tears: Julia Carey wiped away a tear as James Corden makes his emotional acceptance speech
Happy couple: James Corden said his fiancé made him think in terms of 'we' instead of 'I'
Welling up, James said: 'My girlfriend Julia gave birth to our son like, five days before we started rehearsals.
'She's my baby mama, and I can't wait to marry her. Seriously, I would not be holding this if it wasn't for her.'
He tearfully added: 'She makes me say "us" instead of "I" and "we" instead of "me", and I love her. Thank you very much.'
Brit invasion: James Corden scooped the Best Leading Actor in a Play gong at the Tony Awards
Winner: James scooped the gong for his role in One Man, Two Guvnors
Best actors: James posed up with Best Leading Actor in a Musical winner Steve Kazee
James battled competition from the legendary Philip Seymour Hoffman (Death of a Salesman), James Earl Jones (The Best Man), Frank Langella (Man And Boy) and John Lithgow (The Columnist).
He told his fellow nominees: 'To be on a list with you was enough. I am overwhelmed.'
The nod is particularly special for the British star, considering the prestigious prize usually recognises American talent by rewarding achievements on Broadway.
Another Brit took home a trophy as John Tiffany won Best Direction of a Musical for Once.
Overwhelmed: Hugh Jackman received a special Tony for his contribution to Broadway and his charity work
How sweet: Hugh said it was the first time his wife Deborra-Lee Furness had managed to keep a secret
Showing off his skills: Matthew Broderick also performed a segment from Nice Work if You Can Get It during the star-studded ceremony
The Best Play award went to Clybourne Park, while the title of Best Leading Actress in a Play went to Nina Arianda for Venus in Fur.
Meanwhile the Best Leading Actor in a Musical gong went to Steve Kazee for Once and Audra McDonald took home the award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.
Hugh Jackman was honoured at the ceremony with a special Tony for his contribution to the Broadway community and for his charity work, which was presented to him by his wife Deborra-Lee Furness.
Guest appearance: Ricky Martin performed a number from Evita alongside co-star Elena Roger
Brave face: Sheryl Crow looked lovely in a lacy gown as she made her first public appearance since revealing she has a brain tumour
A treat for the audience: Amanda Seyfried took part in a skit alongside host Neil Patrick Harris
He appeared overwhelmed by the nod and said: 'She’s never kept a secret her entire life. [She said] "I'm off to the loo," and I was like, “OK, see you in a bit.”'
The star-studded event was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and saw special appearances by a host of celebrities including Amanda Seyfried, Angela Lansbury, Jim Parsons and Ricky Martin.
And other stars, such as Nick Jonas, Jessica Chastain and Christopher Plummer, were on hand to present the awards.
Sheryl Crow, Angela Lansbury and Matthew Broderick also took to the stage.
Dazzling: Jessica Chastain lit up the stage as she presented an award during the ceremony
Suited and booted: Christopher Plummer and Paul Rudd both looked very suave in their tuxedos
James previously starred in One Man, Two Guvnors at the National Theatre, before crossing the Atlantic.
He has also taken to the stage for the role of Timms in The History Boys - which again took him to Broadway in 2007 after his stint at the National on home turf.
James will no doubt be humbled by the title, especially as he was honoured simply to be nominated.
A different approach: American Theatre Wing Chairman of the Board and President Ted Chapin and actress Angela Lansbury sang onstage together
Men of the moment: Nick Jonas, Matthew Morrison and Jim Parsons all appeared on stage
Dressed to the nines: Josh Groban (L) and James Marsden made sure they were looking picture perfect for the evening
The father of one was overwhelmed with support from his fans upon the announcement that he was a nominee.
At the time he tweeted to his two million followers: 'Thanks for your messages about the Tony nomination. You're very lovely. X'
One Man, Two Guvnors is an English adaptation of an Italian production, re-worked by Richard Bean.
The play replaces the period Italian setting from two decades previously with Brighton in 1963.
Taking the stage: Harvey Fierstein and Tracie Bennett both performed at the event
Taking home a trophy: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess scooped an award and the cast performed on stage
THE TONY AWARDS 2012: FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Best Play: Clybourne Park
Best Musical: Once
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: Newsies
Best Revival of a Play: Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Best Revival of a Musical: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors
Best Performance by an Actress in Leading Role in a Play: Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Steve Kazee, Once
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Audra McDonald, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Best Book of a Musical: Once
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Judith Light, Other Desert Cities
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Michael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Judy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get It
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