The renowned actor George Clooney has made headlines by announcing his decision to no longer engage in on-screen kissing scenes with female co-stars. In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, the 64-year-old actor shared that this decision was influenced by a conversation he had with his wife, Amal Clooney. George expressed his intention to follow in the footsteps of legendary actor Paul Newman, stating, “I’ve been trying to go the route Paul Newman did — ‘Okay, well, I’m not kissing a girl anymore.'”
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The conversation with his wife, Amal, prompted George to reflect on his age and the future, saying, “When I turned 60, I had a conversation with my wife. I said, ‘Look, I can still play basketball with the boys… But in 25 years, I’m 85 years old. It doesn’t matter how many granola bars you eat, that’s a real number.'” This decision marks a significant shift in George Clooney’s approach to his acting career, especially considering his past roles in romantic movies such as ‘Ticket to Paradise’ with Julia Roberts, ‘Intolerable Cruelty’ with Catherine Zeta-Jones, and ‘One Fine Day’ with Michelle Pfeiffer.
An interesting anecdote shared by George Clooney in an interview with The New York Times revealed the challenges he faced during kissing scenes in movies. He recalled a director instructing him on a kissing scene, to which he responded, “Dude, that’s my move! That’s what I do in real life!” The actor humorously mentioned that it took him and Julia Roberts multiple takes to get a kissing scene right, highlighting the meticulousness and effort that goes into creating believable on-screen chemistry.
In a separate interview, George Clooney spoke about the key to his successful marriage with Amal, emphasizing the importance of compromise and understanding in their relationship. He shared, “Amal and I — everybody gets ticked off when I say it — but we’ve never had a fight. We never had an argument… if she wants to paint the wall red, I don’t care.” The couple, who were introduced by a mutual friend in July 2013, have maintained a strong bond and are proud parents to 8-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella.
George Clooney’s decision to step away from on-screen kissing scenes reflects his evolving perspective on acting and his personal life. It underscores his commitment to his family and his desire to navigate his career in a way that aligns with his values and priorities. As a versatile actor with a diverse body of work, George Clooney continues to captivate audiences with his talent and charisma, both on and off the screen. His decision serves as a testament to the depth of his character and the thoughtfulness with which he approaches his craft.