George Clooney has candidly shared that he no longer films kissing scenes with women after reaching 60, a decision shaped by a heartfelt discussion with his wife, Amal Clooney.
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Career Pivot at 64
In a December 2025 Daily Mail interview, the 64-year-old star cited Paul Newman as inspiration for skipping romantic smooches in later years. Clooney recounted their key conversation near his 2021 birthday, acknowledging his fitness yet the inevitability of aging to 85 despite habits like granola bars. This echoes his March 2025 â60 Minutesâ remarks on yielding romantic leads to younger actors.
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Iconic Romantic Legacy
Clooneyâs fame surged in the 1980s-1990s via memorable kisses with Julia Roberts in âTicket to Paradise,â Michelle Pfeiffer in âOne Day at a Time,â and Jennifer Lopez in âOut of Sight.â He quipped about early critiques of his technique mirroring real life and joked needing 80 takes with Robertsâ79 giggles, one keeper. Married to Amal since 2014, he now favors family time with twins Alexander and Ella over such scenes.
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Amalâs Role in the Decision
Amalâs input set this boundary, marking Clooneyâs growth from youthful know-it-all to partnership-focused husband. Meeting in 2013, they juggle his directing like âThe Boys in the Boatâ with her human rights advocacy. His choice reflects Hollywoodâs shifts in age-appropriate roles, intimacy coordinators, and spousal considerations.
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Reactions from Fans and Peers
Fans applaud this empowering move for veteran actors escaping romance stereotypes. Julia Roberts and others reminisce fondly on past collaborations, as media spotlights Clooneyâs charisma in future non-romantic ventures. It solidifies his transition from leading man to cinema elder statesman
