History of George Clooney in Timeline
George Clooney is a highly acclaimed American actor and filmmaker celebrated for his leading roles in both mainstream and independent cinema. He has garnered significant recognition, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and four Golden Globe Awards. He has also received nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. Clooney's contributions to the film industry have been further acknowledged through prestigious honors such as the Cecil B. DeMille Award (2015), the Honorary César (2017), the AFI Life Achievement Award (2018), and the Kennedy Center Honor (2022).
1977: Tryout for the Cincinnati Reds
In 1977, George Clooney tried out for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.
1987: Relationship with Kelly Preston Begins
In 1987, George Clooney began dating actress Kelly Preston. During their relationship, he purchased a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig named Max for Preston as a gift.
1989: Marriage to Talia Balsam
In 1989, George Clooney married actress Talia Balsam.
1989: Relationship with Kelly Preston Ends
In 1989, George Clooney's relationship with Kelly Preston ended. Clooney kept Max, the pot-bellied pig, after the breakup.
1993: Divorce from Talia Balsam
In 1993, George Clooney divorced actress Talia Balsam.
1995: Dating Cameron Diaz and Frances Fisher
In 1995, George Clooney dated actresses 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 started dating French reality TV personality Céline Balitran. The relationship continued until 1999.
1999: End of relationship with Céline Balitran
In 1999, George Clooney's relationship with French reality TV personality Céline Balitran ended.
2000: Linked to Charlize Theron and Lucy Liu
In 2000, George Clooney was linked to actresses Charlize Theron and Lucy Liu. He also met British model Lisa Snowdon in the same year, leading to a five-year on-again, off-again relationship.
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 started a relationship with Krista Allen which lasted until 2008.
2005: Film 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
In 2005, George Clooney and Grant Heslov created 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: Advocacy for Darfur conflict resolution
In April 2006, George Clooney spent ten days in Chad and Sudan with his father to film the TV special A Journey to Darfur, which aimed to reflect the plight of Darfur's refugees and advocate for action regarding the Darfur conflict.
2006: Dating Linda Thompson
In 2006, George Clooney dated Linda Thompson.
2006: Death of Max the Pig
In 2006, Max, George Clooney's pot-bellied pig, died. Clooney had kept Max for 18 years after his relationship with Kelly Preston ended.
2006: Remarks at the Golden Globe Awards
In 2006, at the 63rd Golden Globe Awards, George Clooney sarcastically thanked Jack Abramoff and made a humorous comment about his name.
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" in the Darfur region due to Sudan President Omar al-Bashir's lack of response to UN resolutions.
June 2007: Relationship with Sarah Larson Begins
In June 2007, George Clooney started dating reality personality Sarah Larson. This relationship ended in May 2008.
September 21, 2007: Motorcycle Accident
On September 21, 2007, George Clooney and his 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: Medical Records Breach
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: Appearance in Darfur Now
In November 2007, George Clooney appeared in the documentary film Darfur Now, a call-to-action film urging 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 work on Darfur.
2007: Named one of 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: Appointment as 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, George Clooney was featured on the cover of Time magazine with the headline "George Clooney: The Last Movie Star".
April 4, 2008: Clooney Resigns from Writers Guild of America
On April 4, 2008, George Clooney resigned from the Writers Guild of America due to a dispute over writing credits for his film "Leatherheads". He claimed to have written a significant portion of the film but was denied a writing credit by the guild. As a result, Clooney became a "financial core status" non-member.
May 2008: Relationship with Sarah Larson Ends
In May 2008, George Clooney and reality personality Sarah Larson broke up.
2008: Continued Darfur Advocacy
In 2008, George Clooney continued his advocacy for resolving the Darfur conflict. The documentary "A Journey to Darfur" was released on DVD, with sale proceeds donated to the International Rescue Committee. In September, Clooney addressed the UN Security Council with Elie Wiesel, urging action to resolve the conflict and aid 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.
July 2009: Relationship with Elisabetta Canalis Begins
In July 2009, George Clooney was in a relationship with Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis. This relationship ended in June 2011.
November 2009: Releases of 'The Men Who Stare at Goats' and 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'
In November 2009, George Clooney starred in the war comedy "The Men Who Stare at Goats" and voiced the title character in Wes Anderson's animated film "Fantastic Mr. Fox".
December 25, 2009: Wide Release of 'Up in the Air'
On December 25, 2009, the comedy-drama "Up in the Air", starring George Clooney, received a wide release. Clooney's performance was lauded, with many considering it an awards contender.
2009: Named one of 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 to collect donations for the 2010 Haiti earthquake victims.
October 2010: Initiation of Satellite Sentinel Project
After an October 2010 trip to South Sudan, George Clooney, with John Prendergast, conceived of and initiated the Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) to monitor armed activity and detect mass atrocities along the border regions between Sudan and South Sudan.
May 2011: Op-ed on Sudan
In May 2011, George Clooney and John Prendergast co-wrote a Washington Post op-ed piece titled "Dancing with a dictator in Sudan", arguing their views on the situation.
June 2011: Relationship with Elisabetta Canalis Ends
In June 2011, George Clooney's relationship with Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis ended.
July 2011: Relationship with Stacy Keibler Begins
In July 2011, George Clooney started dating former WWE personnel Stacy Keibler. This relationship ended in July 2013.
2011: Starring in 'The Descendants' and Awards Nominations
In 2011, George Clooney starred in "The Descendants", receiving critical acclaim and winning the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award and the Golden Globe Award. He also received several nominations for his role in the film, including Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA, and Academy Award nominations. Also in 2011, Clooney was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the political drama "The Ides of March".
March 2012: Performance in '8' Play
In March 2012, George Clooney starred with Martin Sheen and Brad Pitt in a performance of Dustin Lance Black's play "8", a staged reenactment of the federal trial that overturned California's Prop 8 ban on same-sex marriage.
March 16, 2012: Arrested at Sudanese Embassy Protest
On March 16, 2012, George Clooney was arrested outside the Sudanese Embassy for civil disobedience during a planned protest against Omar al-Bashir's regime.
September 2012: Auction Lunch 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: Relationship with Stacy Keibler Ends
In July 2013, George Clooney and Stacy Keibler ended their relationship.
2013: Co-founding Casamigos Tequila
In 2013, George Clooney co-founded Casamigos Tequila with Rande Gerber and Michael Meldman.
2013: Production of August: Osage County
In 2013, George Clooney produced "August: Osage County", an adaptation of the play of the same title, starring Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts.
2013: Awards for Producing 'Argo' and Co-starring in 'Gravity'
In 2013, George Clooney won the Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, and Academy Award for Best Picture for producing "Argo". In the same year, he co-starred with Sandra Bullock in "Gravity", a space thriller.
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: Public criticism of the Daily Mail
In July 2014, George Clooney publicly criticized the British tabloid newspaper the Daily Mail for a false story about his fiancée's mother opposing their marriage, and refused to accept their apology.
August 7, 2014: Marriage License
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 Venice, Italy, by Walter Veltroni.
2014: Purchase of Mill House
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.
2014: Release of 'The Monuments Men'
In 2014, George Clooney co-wrote, directed, and starred in "The Monuments Men", a film adaptation of the book "The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History".
2014: Rejection of apology from the Daily Mail
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."
May 2015: Statement on Syrian Conflict
In May 2015, George Clooney stated to the BBC that the Syrian conflict was too politically complicated to get involved in, and he preferred to focus on assisting refugees.
2015: Adoption of 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 the science fiction film "Tomorrowland" as Frank Walker, and he appeared as himself in the Netflix Christmas special "A Very Murray Christmas".
2015: Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2015, George Clooney was awarded the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award.
February 2016: Premiere of 'Hail, Caesar!'
In February 2016, the comedy "Hail, Caesar!", starring George Clooney, premiered. Clooney played Baird Whitlock, a film star kidnapped during a movie production.
March 2016: Meeting with Syrian refugees and Angela Merkel
In March 2016, George Clooney and his wife Amal met with Syrian refugees living in Berlin to mark the fifth anniversary of the conflict. Following this, they met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to express gratitude for Germany's open-door policy towards refugees.
April 2016: Armenian Genocide Commemoration Visit
In April 2016, George Clooney visited Armenia to commemorate the 101st anniversary of the Armenian genocide as part of the 100 Lives Initiative.
2016: Endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President
In 2016, George Clooney endorsed Hillary Clinton for the presidential election.
February 9, 2017: Announcement of Amal Clooney's pregnancy
On February 9, 2017, the CBS talk show, The Talk, reported that Amal Clooney was pregnant with twins.
June 6, 2017: Birth of twins
On June 6, 2017, Amal Clooney gave birth to a daughter and a son.
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 future performance.
October 2017: Release of 'Suburbicon'
In October 2017, George Clooney's directorial project, "Suburbicon", was released. The 1950s-set crime comedy stars Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, and Oscar Isaac.
2017: Attended The Promise premiere
In 2017, George Clooney attended the film premiere for The Promise, a movie about the Armenian genocide.
June 1, 2018: Highest-Paid Actor
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, with tributes from various celebrities.
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. He was hospitalized with minor injuries.
2018: Pledge to March for Our Lives
In 2018, following the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, George and Amal Clooney pledged $500,000 to the March for Our Lives and announced their attendance.
March 28, 2019: Call to Boycott Hotels in Brunei
On March 28, 2019, George Clooney wrote an open letter calling for a boycott of the Sultan of Brunei's hotels due to a new law punishing homosexual sex and adultery with death by stoning.
April 3, 2019: Brunei's law punishing homosexual sex and adultery with death
On April 3, 2019, a new law came into force in Brunei that punishes homosexual sex and adultery with death by stoning. George Clooney was urging for boycott of the Sultan of Brunei's hotels over this new law.
May 31, 2019: Premiere of 'Catch-22' Miniseries
On May 31, 2019, the Hulu historical miniseries "Catch-22", starring, directed, and produced by George Clooney, premiered to critical acclaim. The miniseries is based on the novel of the same name by Joseph Heller.
July 2020: Fundraiser for Joe Biden
In July 2020, George Clooney endorsed Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential election and hosted a virtual fundraiser for him 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: the Lebanese Red Cross, Impact Lebanon, and Baytna Baytak, after the devastating explosion in Beirut.
2020: Twins Speak Italian
In 2020, George Clooney revealed on talk shows that his twins can speak Italian fluently, despite neither he nor Amal speaking the language.
February 2021: 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 a vineyard in France
In May 2021, it was 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 Petitioning Against Publishing Photos of Children
In November 2021, George Clooney wrote an op-ed to British tabloid The Daily Mail, petitioning them to stop publishing photos of his children due to safety concerns related to his wife's work as an international lawyer.
December 22, 2021: Nationwide Premiere of 'The Tender Bar'
On December 22, 2021, George Clooney's directorial film "The Tender Bar" had its nationwide premiere. The film is based on the memoir of the same name by J.R. Moehringer.
January 7, 2022: 'The Tender Bar' Streaming Release
On January 7, 2022, "The Tender Bar", directed by George Clooney, began streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
September 30, 2022: Initial Release Date for 'Ticket to Paradise'
Originally, George Clooney's romantic comedy film "Ticket to Paradise", which reunited him with Julia Roberts, was set to release in theaters on September 30, 2022, but was later pushed back.
October 21, 2022: Release of 'Ticket to Paradise'
In October 21, 2022, George Clooney reunited with Julia Roberts for the romantic comedy film "Ticket to Paradise", directed by Ol Parker, in theaters.
December 25, 2023: Release of 'The Boys in the Boat'
On December 25, 2023, George Clooney's film as a director, the biographical sports drama "The Boys in the Boat" was released. The film was based on the book of the same name by Daniel James Brown.
2023: Academy Award Nominations
As of 2023, George Clooney is one of two people to have been nominated for Academy Awards in six different categories.
July 2024: Call for Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Election
In a July 2024 op-ed for The New York Times, George Clooney called for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election, citing his performance in a debate and concerns about his age.
2024: Premiere of 'Wolfs' at Venice International Film Festival
In 2024, George Clooney re-teamed with Brad Pitt for the Apple TV+ thriller film "Wolfs", written and directed by Jon Watts, which premiered to positive reviews at the Venice International Film Festival.
June 17, 2025: Release of 'Surviving Ohio State'
The documentary "Surviving Ohio State", which is a feature-length film, was released on June 17, 2025.
December 2025: Acquisition of French citizenship
On 27 December 2025, George, Amal and their twins acquired French citizenship.
2025: Broadway Debut in 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
In 2025, George Clooney made his Broadway debut as an actor in the stage adaption of "Good Night, and Good Luck", portraying Edward R. Murrow. He and Grant Heslov are the playwrights for the adaption of the 2005 film of the same name.
2025: Standing by Op-Ed Choice
In 2025, George Clooney stated that he stood by his choice in writing the op-ed about Joe Biden, citing his belief in telling the truth.
2025: Theatre World Award
In 2025, George Clooney was honored with a Theatre World Award for his performance in Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway.
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