Give Mr Franco some applause

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the incredible human that is James Franco?

The actor, 39, let me swoon over him at A24’s film party at Craig’s restaurant on Friday.

And he tells me The Disaster Artist – in which he’s up for Best Actor – was a “careerdefining piece”. He says: “It was the best thing I have ever done. It was an incredible part.”

I think James could also walk away with an Academy Award this year. But he admits he isn’t much of a party animal these days, adding: “I won’t be in bed late.” Yeah, right!