James Corden enjoyed an elegant evening out with his stunning wife, Julia Carey, at the National Theatre’s Up Next Gala in London on Thursday night.

The 47-year-old actor, known for his role in Gavin & Stacey, looked sharp in a navy tuxedo, while Julia, 49, turned heads in a purple silk gown.

The couple, married since 2012, are proud parents to three children: Max, 13, Carey, 11, and Charlotte, eight.

After hosting The Late Late Show in the U.S. for eight years, James and Julia have recently returned to their home in the UK.

Also in attendance at the event, Cate Blanchett, 56, sported a unique suit, taking time to pose for photographers.

The Up Next Gala, held biennially by the National Theatre, aims to tackle disparities within the Arts sector through fundraising efforts.

Other attendees included the likes of Russell Tovey, Stephen Mangan, Bella Maclean and Aidan Turner. 

James Corden, 47, enjoyed a night out with his glamorous wife Julia Carey, 49, at the National Theatre Up Next Gala in London on Thursday night

The Gavin & Stacey star looked dapper in a navy tuxedo while Julia stole the spotlight in a purple silk dress

Last year, Cate was honoured with the Freedom of the City of London for her acting work and humanitarian campaigning.

The Australian star is a global goodwill ambassador for the UNHCR and the UN refugee agency.

Cate – who received the honour in recognition of her ‘outstanding contribution to drama’ and for campaigning work on humanitarian and global environmental issues – attended a ceremony at Guildhall, with a number of people with refugee backgrounds among her guests.

The Freedom of the City of London is a way of paying tribute to an individual’s outstanding contribution to public life and is believed to have begun in 1237 and past recipients include comedian, actor and writer Sir Lenny Henry, England football captain Harry Kane and choreographer and director Sir Matthew Bourne.

Speaking after the ceremony, the Ocean’s 8 star said: ‘I treasure this gift from a city and country with a history of offering welcome and opportunity. 

‘London is a melting pot, where people from around the world find a home.’

She added: ‘It has long provided sanctuary to those fleeing persecution, from the Huguenots centuries ago to people fleeing eastern Europe in the early part of 20th century and, more recently, to those escaping conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and beyond.

‘For many refugees, London represents a new beginning – safety, hope and belonging after hardship and displacement. I accept the freedom in their honour.’

The couple, who tied the knot in 2012, share three children, Max, 13, Carey, 11, and Charlotte, eight

Elsewhere at the event, Cate Blanchett, 56, opted for a quirky suit as she struck a pose

Last year, Cate was honoured with the Freedom of the City of London for her acting work and humanitarian campaigning

Up Next is the National Theatre’s biennial fundraising to address the inequalities in the Arts (Russell Tovey pictured)

James and Russell met up for a photo inside the gala

British actor and comedian Stephen Mangan, 57, looked smart at the event

Bella Maclean, 28, cut a stylish figure in a strapless black dress

Irish actor Aidan Turner appeared in great spirits

Singer Olly Alexander cut a trendy figure in a white shirt and baggy trousers

She was nominated by former lord mayor of the city of London Sir William Russell and chairwoman of the board of governors of Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Emily Benn.

Cate has won two Oscars, for best supporting actress in 2005 for The Aviator and in 2014 she won the best actress gong for Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine.

She rose to fame with her role as Queen Elizabeth I in Elizabeth (1998) and starred in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy as Galadriel. Her other films include Carol, Notes on a Scandal and Tar.

She has also featured in a wide variety of theatre productions and was a co-director of the Sydney Theatre Company from 2008 to 2013 alongside her husband Andrew Upton.

Her additional accolades include Bafta awards and she is an Earthshot Prize council member, the environmental prize founded by the Prince of Wales.

Cate has also been awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia and in 2018 was named a recipient of the World Economic Forum’s Crystal Award, for ‘her leadership in raising awareness of the refugee crisis’.