Jake Gyllenhaalis showing off his musical skills to comical results.The 38-year-old actor surprised fans with a rendition ofWhitney Houston‘s “Greatest Love of All” alongsideJames CordenonThe Late Late Show with James Cordenon Tuesday night.The two slightly altered the lyrics to the “Greatest Gyllenhaal of All” after Corden opened the episode apologizing that the actor wouldn’t appear on the show due to a scheduling conflict.After opening with a segment, Corden slipped into a sad state with his voice narrating, “I can’t stop thinking about Jake Gyllenhaal. He’s such a good actor. He’d be an amazing guest, too. I really wish he was here tonight.”His wishes were answered when theSpider-Man: Far from Homeactor suddenly appeared and began to sing Houston’s classic song.Craig Sugden/CBS“I believe that Gyllenhaal’s the future/a movie star who also does Broadway/Really wish that Jake was here with us tonight,” Corden sang.Gyllenhaal didn’t disappoint, singing, “Every night I watch theLate Late Show/People need a host to look up to/I really wish I could be on your balcony/One day I hope to see my face onCarpool Karaoke.”The duet drew cheers from the audience as the actor and host decided Gyllenhaal’s sister Maggie was “the greatest Gyllenhaal of all.”As quick as it began, the performance was over and Gyllenhaal high-fived a fan and a blew a kiss to Corden before leaving the stage.Spider-Man: Far from Homeis in theaters July 2.
Jake Gyllenhaalis showing off his musical skills to comical results.
The 38-year-old actor surprised fans with a rendition ofWhitney Houston‘s “Greatest Love of All” alongsideJames CordenonThe Late Late Show with James Cordenon Tuesday night.
The two slightly altered the lyrics to the “Greatest Gyllenhaal of All” after Corden opened the episode apologizing that the actor wouldn’t appear on the show due to a scheduling conflict.
After opening with a segment, Corden slipped into a sad state with his voice narrating, “I can’t stop thinking about Jake Gyllenhaal. He’s such a good actor. He’d be an amazing guest, too. I really wish he was here tonight.”
His wishes were answered when theSpider-Man: Far from Homeactor suddenly appeared and began to sing Houston’s classic song.
Craig Sugden/CBS
“I believe that Gyllenhaal’s the future/a movie star who also does Broadway/Really wish that Jake was here with us tonight,” Corden sang.
Gyllenhaal didn’t disappoint, singing, “Every night I watch theLate Late Show/People need a host to look up to/I really wish I could be on your balcony/One day I hope to see my face onCarpool Karaoke.”
The duet drew cheers from the audience as the actor and host decided Gyllenhaal’s sister Maggie was “the greatest Gyllenhaal of all.”
As quick as it began, the performance was over and Gyllenhaal high-fived a fan and a blew a kiss to Corden before leaving the stage.
Spider-Man: Far from Homeis in theaters July 2.
source: people.com
