Little Known Facts About George Clooney

"I had to stop going to auditions thinking, 'Oh, I hope they like me.' I had to go in thinking I was the answer to their problem." -- George Clooney

The man, the legend, here are our favorite George Clooney facts!


George Clooney Facts

1. Never say never.

In 1989, he married actress Talia Balsam but divorced in 1993. He said he would never get married again and never have children.  At age 53, he broke his vows when he wed human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. As of 2015, they have no children.

George Clooney at Venice film festival - 2009

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2. How about a wager?

After he swore off marriage, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman both bet him $10,000 each that he would be a father before he turned 40. They were both wrong, and each sent him a check.

He returned the money, betting double or nothing that he won't have kids by age 50. We’re not sure if they paid the $20,000 – but it’s clear that Clooney won again!

Michelle Pfeiffer smiling - 1985

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3. Too sexy for his shirt.

In 1997, Clooney qas voted "Sexiest Man Alive" by People Magazine. In the same year, he was voted "Best Dressed Male Television Star."

George Clooney at Venice film festival - 2009

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