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James Corden and Rob Brydon Celebrate Ruth Jones's 60th Birthday

The "Gavin & Stacey" stars reunited at a Welsh social club for their co-star's milestone birthday.

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James Corden and Rob Brydon Celebrate Ruth Jones's 60th Birthday

James Corden and Rob Brydon joined their "Gavin & Stacey" co-star Ruth Jones to celebrate her 60th birthday at a Welsh village social club last week. The actress marked her milestone birthday at the Royal Air Forces Association club in Porthcawl, South Wales, a venue where her parents were previously members.

Jones, who was born in Porthcawl, invited Corden, 48, and Brydon, 61, to the celebration. Corden, who portrayed Smithy in the series, was seen pulling pints of Guinness behind the bar, while Brydon posed for photographs with staff.

Club steward Sarah Prescott described the event as an "incredible night" for the venue. "It was a great honour to us all at the club that Ruth put her trust in us to host this very special event, and bring her party back home to the Rafa as her lovely mam and dad were great members here for many years," Prescott stated in a social media post.

Jones, who also serves as a writer and actress on the show, shared a makeup-free selfie on Instagram with her birthday cake, writing, "Sixty today and still feel 30. Must be the cake that does it." She thanked her family and friends for their birthday wishes.

Jones wore a glittery top for the occasion, and Corden was seen in a polka dot blazer. The pair, who are also co-creators of "Gavin & Stacey," shared a selfie with staff members, in front of tables laden with party food and cupcakes.

Rob happily posed for a picture with staff, looking dapper in a blue suit

Notable figures, including Richard E. Grant, Lisa Riley, Claire Sweeney, Russell T. Davies, and Jojo Moyes, extended birthday wishes to Jones on social media.


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