George Clooney is back in the spotlight, but not for the reasons you might expect. The Hollywood icon, now 64, is opening up about the realities of aging, the joys of family life, and his latest buzzworthy film, Jay Kelly. And if you think Clooney is slowing down, think again—he’s just getting started.
Clooney on Aging: “I Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Anymore”
In a refreshingly honest interview, Clooney revealed that getting older has actually strengthened his marriage to human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.
“You get to a point in life where you just go, ‘Why would that be a discussion or an argument?’ We have a really amazing relationship because we’re so supportive of each other,” Clooney shared. He admits that in his younger days, he might have picked unnecessary fights, but now, he simply doesn’t care about the little things.
Clooney also joked about the physical changes that come with age.
“I see parts on my body changing. I’m like, that fell off? How’d that fall off?” he quipped, adding that no amount of healthy eating can stop time. But he’s not letting that slow him down.
“I want to work, but I don’t want to fill my life with work. We have to focus on spending time with the people we love. More time, because at the end of your life, you don’t go, ‘I wish I worked more.’”Family First: Life with Amal and the Twins
Clooney’s transformation from Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor to devoted family man is now complete. He and Amal, who have eight-year-old twins, split their time between their homes in France, England, and Italy. Clooney says their 750-acre French farm gives their kids a taste of normalcy, far from the glare of paparazzi.
The couple is also deeply involved in social justice work through their foundation, balancing Hollywood glamour with real-world impact. Clooney’s respect for Amal’s career is clear, and he’s fiercely protective of their family’s privacy, especially after past run-ins with the tabloid press.
“Jay Kelly”: Clooney’s Meta Movie Moment
Clooney’s latest project,
Jay Kelly, is already generating Oscar buzz. In the Netflix film, he plays a world-famous movie star grappling with the pitfalls of celebrity—a role that hits close to home. The film, co-starring Adam Sandler and Laura Dern, is a sharp comedy-drama that pokes fun at Hollywood’s obsession with fame while exploring deeper questions about personal fulfillment and regret.
Clooney admits he jumped at the chance to play the part, joking,
“If I take time to think of it, they might go get Brad. And I can’t have that. I can’t have that, man!” The film’s self-referential humor and Clooney’s willingness to poke fun at himself have critics calling it one of his best performances in years.
What’s Next for Clooney?
Despite his legendary status and a trophy case full of awards, Clooney insists he has no plans to retire.
“I’m going to keep working. You know, I like it, but I don’t have to work all the time now,” he said. Instead, he’s focused on projects that matter to him—and on making memories with his family.
For fans, that means more Clooney on screen and, hopefully, more candid moments off it. As he puts it,
“I’m too old to give a s*
anymore.” And honestly, that’s the kind of energy we could all use a little more of.
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