History of George Clooney in Timeline
George Clooney is a highly acclaimed American actor, filmmaker, and philanthropist. He's celebrated for his leading roles in both mainstream and independent cinema. Clooney's numerous awards include two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and four Golden Globe Awards. He's also received several honorary awards, such as the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Honorary César, the AFI Life Achievement Award, and the Kennedy Center Honor, solidifying his significant contributions to the film industry and culture.
1977: Tryout for the Cincinnati Reds
In 1977, George Clooney tried out for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.
1987: Relationship with Kelly Preston
In 1987, George Clooney began dating actress Kelly Preston.
1989: End of relationship with Kelly Preston
In 1989, George Clooney and Kelly Preston ended their relationship.
1989: Marriage to Talia Balsam
In 1989, George Clooney married actress Talia Balsam.
1993: Divorce from Talia Balsam
In 1993, George Clooney and Talia Balsam divorced.
1995: Dating Cameron Diaz and Frances Fisher
In 1995, George Clooney dated Cameron Diaz and Frances Fisher.
1995: Purchase of Los Angeles Property
In 1995, George Clooney purchased a 7,354-square-foot house in Los Angeles through his George Guilfoyle Trust.
1996: Relationship with Céline Balitran
In 1996, George Clooney began dating French reality TV personality Céline Balitran.
1999: End of relationship with Céline Balitran
In 1999, George Clooney and Céline Balitran ended their relationship.
2000: Linked to Charlize Theron and Lucy Liu
In 2000, George Clooney was linked to Charlize Theron and Lucy Liu.
2001: Dating Renée Zellweger
In 2001, George Clooney dated Renée Zellweger.
2002: Dating Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Krista Allen
In 2002, George Clooney dated Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Krista Allen.
2005: Creation of "Good Night, and Good Luck" film
In 2005, George Clooney worked together with Grant Heslov to create the film "Good Night, and Good Luck".
2005: TV Guide's Sexiest Star
In 2005, TV Guide ranked George Clooney No. 1 on its "50 Sexiest Stars of All Time" list.
April 2006: Visit to Chad and Sudan for TV Special
In April 2006, George Clooney spent ten days in Chad and Sudan with his father to create the TV special "A Journey to Darfur" reflecting the situation of Darfur's refugees.
2006: Dating Linda Thompson
In 2006, George Clooney dated Linda Thompson.
2006: Death of Max the Pig
In 2006, Max, George Clooney's Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig that he kept for 18 years, died.
2006: Sarcastic Remarks at the Golden Globe Awards
In 2006, at the 63rd Golden Globe Awards, George Clooney sarcastically thanked Jack Abramoff and made comments about Republican donor Steve Wynn.
March 25, 2007: Open Letter to Angela Merkel
On March 25, 2007, George Clooney sent an open letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, urging the European Union to take decisive action regarding the situation in Sudan, citing the failure of President Omar al-Bashir to comply with UN resolutions.
June 2007: Relationship with Sarah Larson
In June 2007, George Clooney started dating reality personality Sarah Larson.
September 21, 2007: Motorcycle Accident in New Jersey
On September 21, 2007, George Clooney and then-girlfriend Sarah Larson were injured in a motorcycle accident in Weehawken, New Jersey, when his motorcycle was hit by a car.
October 9, 2007: Staff Suspended at Palisades Medical Center
On October 9, 2007, more than two dozen staff at Palisades Medical Center were suspended without pay for looking at George Clooney's medical records in violation of federal law.
November 2007: Release of 'Darfur Now'
In November 2007, George Clooney appeared in the documentary film 'Darfur Now', which was released as a call-to-action for people worldwide to help stop the Darfur crisis.
December 2007: Summit Peace Award
In December 2007, George Clooney and Don Cheadle received the Summit Peace Award from the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in Rome, for their activism.
2007: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2007, George Clooney was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
January 18, 2008: UN Messenger of Peace
On January 18, 2008, the United Nations announced George Clooney's appointment as a UN Messenger of Peace, effective January 31.
February 2008: Time Cover Story
In February 2008, a Time cover story was headlined with: "George Clooney: The Last Movie Star".
May 2008: Breakup with Sarah Larson
In May 2008, George Clooney and Sarah Larson broke up.
2008: Release of "A Journey to Darfur" on DVD
In 2008, "A Journey to Darfur" was released on DVD, with proceeds donated to the International Rescue Committee. He also spoke to the UN Security Council with Elie Wiesel to ask the UN to find a solution to the conflict and to help the people of Darfur.
2008: Support for Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign
In 2008, George Clooney supported Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
February 2009: Visit to Goz Beida, Chad
In February 2009, George Clooney visited Goz Beida, Chad, with New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof as part of his involvement with the Not On Our Watch Project.
July 2009: Relationship with Elisabetta Canalis
In July 2009, George Clooney was in a relationship with Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis.
November 2009: Releases of "The Men Who Stare at Goats" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox"
In November 2009, George Clooney starred in "The Men Who Stare at Goats", which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and was directed by Heslov. Also in November 2009, he voiced the title character in Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox."
December 25, 2009: Wide Release of "Up in the Air"
On December 25, 2009, the comedy-drama "Up in the Air", directed by Jason Reitman and starring George Clooney, received a wide release after an initial limited release. The Hollywood Reporter praised Clooney's performance.
2009: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2009, George Clooney was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
January 2010: Organization of "Hope for Haiti Now" Telethon
In January 2010, George Clooney organized the "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon, which collected donations for the 2010 Haiti earthquake victims.
October 2010: Initiation of the Satellite Sentinel Project
In October 2010, George Clooney conceived of and initiated the Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) with John Prendergast, following a trip to South Sudan. The SSP aims to monitor armed activity and deter mass atrocities along the border regions between Sudan and South Sudan.
May 2011: Washington Post Op-Ed
In May 2011, George Clooney and John Prendergast co-wrote a Washington Post op-ed piece titled "Dancing with a dictator in Sudan."
June 2011: Split with Elisabetta Canalis
In June 2011, George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis split.
July 2011: Relationship with Stacy Keibler
In July 2011, George Clooney started dating former WWE personnel Stacy Keibler.
2011: Starring in "The Descendants" and Representation by CAA
In 2011, George Clooney starred in "The Descendants", receiving critical acclaim and winning awards. As of 2011, he was represented by Bryan Lourd of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). He was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the political drama The Ides of March.
March 2012: Performance in "8"
In March 2012, George Clooney starred in a performance of Dustin Lance Black's play "8," a reenactment of the federal trial that overturned California's Prop 8 ban on same-sex marriage.
March 16, 2012: Arrest at Sudanese Embassy Protest
On March 16, 2012, George Clooney was arrested outside the Sudanese Embassy for civil disobedience during a planned protest. Other prominent participants, including Martin Luther King III, were also arrested.
September 2012: Auction for GLSEN
In September 2012, George Clooney offered to take an auction winner out to lunch to benefit the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).
2012: Support for Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign
In 2012, George Clooney supported Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
July 2013: End of Relationship with Stacy Keibler
In July 2013, George Clooney and Stacy Keibler ended their relationship.
2013: Producing "August: Osage County"
In 2013, Clooney produced August: Osage County , an adaptation of the play of the same name. The film stars Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts.
2013: Co-founding Casamigos Tequila
In 2013, George Clooney co-founded Casamigos Tequila with Rande Gerber and Michael Meldman.
2013: Producing "Argo" and Co-starring in "Gravity"
In 2013, George Clooney won the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Academy Award for Best Picture for producing "Argo." Also in 2013, he co-starred with Sandra Bullock in the space thriller "Gravity."
April 28, 2014: Engagement to Amal Alamuddin
On April 28, 2014, George Clooney became engaged to British-Lebanese human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin.
July 2014: Mocking the Daily Mail
In July 2014, George Clooney publicly mocked the British tabloid newspaper Daily Mail after it claimed his fiancée's mother opposed their marriage on religious grounds and refused to accept the apology when the tabloid apologized for its false story.
August 7, 2014: Obtaining Marriage Licenses
On August 7, 2014, George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin obtained marriage licenses at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea of the United Kingdom.
September 27, 2014: Marriage to Amal Alamuddin
On September 27, 2014, George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin were officially married at Ca' Farsetti in a ceremony officiated by Walter Veltroni, the former mayor of Rome.
2014: Purchase of Mill House in Oxfordshire
In 2014, George Clooney and his wife Amal Alamuddin bought the Grade II listed Mill House on an island in the River Thames at Sonning Eye in Oxfordshire, England for around £10 million.
2014: Release of "The Monuments Men" and Producing "August: Osage County"
In 2014, George Clooney co-wrote, directed, and starred in "The Monuments Men," which was met with critical negativity and box office failure. Also in 2014, he produced "August: Osage County".
2014: Rejection of Daily Mail Apology
In 2014, George Clooney had rejected an apology from the Daily Mail for printing a false story, calling the Mail the "worst kind of tabloid."
January 11, 2015: Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
On January 11, 2015, George Clooney was awarded the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award.
May 2015: Focus on Syrian Refugees
In May 2015, George Clooney stated to the BBC that he wanted to focus on helping Syrian refugees due to the political complexities of the Syrian conflict.
2015: Adoption of Rescue Dog Millie
In 2015, George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin adopted a rescue dog, a Basset Hound named Millie, from the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society.
2015: Starring in "Tomorrowland" and "A Very Murray Christmas"
In 2015, George Clooney starred in "Tomorrowland" as Frank Walker and was featured as himself in the Netflix Christmas special "A Very Murray Christmas."
February 2016: Premiere of "Hail, Caesar!"
In February 2016, George Clooney starred in "Hail, Caesar!", a comedy by the Coen brothers, playing Baird Whitlock. The movie premiered in February 2016.
March 2016: Meeting with Syrian Refugees and Angela Merkel
In March 2016, George Clooney and his wife Amal met with Syrian refugees in Berlin and later with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to thank her for Germany's open-door policy towards refugees.
April 2016: Commemoration of Armenian Genocide
In April 2016, George Clooney visited Armenia to commemorate the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, as part of the 100 Lives Initiative, which supports recognition and prevention of genocides.
2016: Endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President
In 2016, George Clooney endorsed Hillary Clinton for the presidential election.
February 9, 2017: Amal's Pregnancy Announced
On February 9, 2017, it was reported on The Talk that Amal Clooney was pregnant with twins.
June 6, 2017: Birth of Twins Ella and Alexander
On June 6, 2017, Amal Clooney gave birth to twins, a daughter named Ella and a son named Alexander.
June 2017: Sale of Casamigos Tequila
In June 2017, Casamigos Tequila, co-founded by George Clooney, was sold to Diageo for $700 million, with a possible additional $300 million based on performance.
October 2017: Release of "Suburbicon"
In October 2017, George Clooney's directorial project, "Suburbicon", was released. The film stars Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, and Oscar Isaac.
June 1, 2018: Highest-Paid Actor
According to Forbes, between June 1, 2017, and June 1, 2018, George Clooney was the world's highest-paid actor, earning $239 million.
June 7, 2018: AFI Life Achievement Award
On June 7, 2018, George Clooney received the AFI Life Achievement Award, presented by Shirley MacLaine.
July 10, 2018: Motorcycle Accident in Sardinia
On July 10, 2018, George Clooney was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle to a film set in Sardinia and was hospitalized with minor injuries.
2018: Pledge to March for Our Lives
In 2018, following the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, the Clooneys pledged $500,000 to the March for Our Lives and announced their intention to attend the event.
March 28, 2019: Call for Boycott of Sultan of Brunei's Hotels
On March 28, 2019, George Clooney wrote an open letter calling for a boycott of the Sultan of Brunei's hotels in response to a new law, set to take effect on April 3, 2019, that punishes homosexual sex and adultery with death by stoning.
April 3, 2019: Brunei Law Punishing Homosexuality Takes Effect
On April 3, 2019, the law in Brunei punishing homosexual sex and adultery with death by stoning came into force, prompting an open letter from George Clooney calling for a boycott of the Sultan of Brunei's hotels.
May 31, 2019: Premiere of "Catch-22"
On May 31, 2019, the Hulu miniseries "Catch-22", starring, directed, and produced by George Clooney, premiered to critical acclaim.
July 2020: Virtual Fundraiser for Joe Biden
In July 2020, George Clooney endorsed Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential election and hosted a virtual fundraiser with Barack Obama.
August 7, 2020: Donation to Lebanese Charities
On August 7, 2020, George and Amal Clooney donated $100,000 to three Lebanese charities after the Beirut explosion.
2020: Twins Speaking Italian
In 2020, George Clooney revealed on talk shows with Jimmy Kimmel and Graham Norton that the twins can speak Italian fluently, even though neither he nor Amal Alamuddin speak the language.
February 2021: Announcement of Docuseries on Ohio State University Abuse Scandal
In February 2021, it was reported that George Clooney's Smokehouse Pictures would team with Sports Illustrated Studios and 101 Studios to produce a docuseries about the Ohio State University abuse scandal.
May 2021: Plans to Buy Vineyard in France
In May 2021, The Economic Times reported that George Clooney plans to buy a vineyard near the village of Brignoles in France, which includes an 18th-century manor with its own swimming pool and a tennis court.
November 2021: Op-Ed to The Daily Mail
In November 2021, George Clooney wrote an op-ed to the British tabloid The Daily Mail, petitioning them to stop publishing photos of his children, citing security concerns related to his wife's work as an international lawyer.
December 22, 2021: Nationwide Premiere of "The Tender Bar"
On December 22, 2021, "The Tender Bar," directed by George Clooney and starring Ben Affleck, had its nationwide premiere.
January 7, 2022: "The Tender Bar" Streams on Amazon Prime Video
On January 7, 2022, George Clooney's film "The Tender Bar" began streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
June 2022: HBO Announces Docuseries Production
In June 2022, HBO announced that the docuseries about the Ohio State University abuse scandal, produced by George Clooney's Smokehouse Pictures, had started production.
September 30, 2022: Initial Release Date of "Ticket to Paradise"
Initially, George Clooney's film "Ticket to Paradise", where he reunited with Julia Roberts, was set to release in theatres on September 30, 2022.
October 21, 2022: Release of "Ticket to Paradise"
The film "Ticket to Paradise" starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, was pushed by a month to October 21, 2022.
December 25, 2023: Release of "The Boys in the Boat"
On December 25, 2023, George Clooney's film as a director, The Boys in the Boat which was released.
2023: Academy Award Nominations
As of 2023, George Clooney is one of four people to have been nominated for Academy Awards in six different categories.
July 2024: Call for Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Election
In July 2024, George Clooney wrote an op-ed for The New York Times calling for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election due to concerns about Biden's performance after a debate, citing his age as a significant factor.
2024: Starring in "Wolfs" and "Jay Kelly"
In 2024, George Clooney re-teamed with Brad Pitt for the thriller film "Wolfs" and was cast in "Jay Kelly" for Netflix.
2025: Broadway Debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck"
In 2025, George Clooney made his Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of "Good Night, and Good Luck", portraying Edward R. Murrow.
2025: Defense of Op-Ed on Biden
In 2025, while promoting his Broadway play, George Clooney defended his decision to write the op-ed calling for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 election, stating he was raised to tell the truth.
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