Get the latest gossip

Ruth Jones fights back tears as she pays tribute to pal James Corden after winning Best Actress for Gavin and Stacey at the BAFTA TV Awards - before teasing their next project


The actress, 58, who played Nessa in the show alongside James (Smithy), won a nod for Female Performance in a Comedy during the glitzy event.

The actress, 58, who played Nessa in the show, was awarded the gong for Female Performance in a Comedy during the glitzy event, and after taking to the stage, paid tribute to her longtime pal and writing partner James Corden. The series, which debuted back in 2007 after being created by stars James and Ruth, concluded with on/off lovers Smithy and Nessa finally declaring their love for one another and tying the knot, but not without a few hiccups along the way. Richard Gadd who wrote and starred in the series about his own experiences of being stalked is up for Leading Actor, while his co-star Jessica Gunning is in the running for the Supporting Actress award.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Daily Mail

Read more on:

Photo of Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Photo of James Corden

James Corden

Photo of Best Actress

Best Actress

Related news:

News photo

BAFTA Television Awards 2025: Gavin and Stacey cast reunite on the red carpet after the beloved comedy's much-praised finale landed a nod for Memorable Moment

News photo

David Beckham is joined by James Corden on his new chat show following mystery over his pal's 'surprising' absence from his 50th birthday party

News photo

Why did James Corden miss David Beckham's big night? Pal was 'surprisingly' absent from party attended by all the footballer's best friends - that son Brooklyn skipped