George Clooney Jokes About Grey Hair and Takes a Dig at Brad Pitt While Accepting Broadway Honour

At the debut of his painting at Sardi’s in New York City, George Clooney brought his trademark sense of humour, lightening the occasion with a fun poke at his own hair and a sly allusion to his old pal Brad Pitt.

 The walls of Sardi’s, a famous Italian eatery and Broadway landmark, are covered in caricatures of well-known actors and actresses.  When Clooney made his Broadway debut in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’, he was honoured with his portrait.  Clooney made fun of his newly darkened hair for the part as he admired the artwork, which featured his signature silver locks.  Joking that the familiar grey suited him better, he commented that the hair in the portrait looked much better than his current colour.

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Clooney kept the tone lighthearted by signing his image with Brad Pitt’s name in jest rather than his own, adding a comedic touch.  He has been close to Pitt for many years; the two have been together on the cinema in ‘Burn After Reading’, the Ocean’s trilogy, and most recently, ‘Wolfs’.  

They play competing fixers compelled to collaborate on a single task in that movie, which leads to tension and humour.  Before it hit theatres for everyone, the movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival. During promotional events, Clooney kept making jokes about their collaboration, referring to it as a “disaster,” before admitting that it’s fun to work with someone he knows so well.

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Clooney portrayed the famous journalist Edward R. Murrow in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ and darkened his hair to resemble him more closely.  Clooney and Grant Heslov co-wrote the acclaimed 2005 film that inspired the play. Clooney played producer Fred W. Friendly in the original movie, which starred David Strathairn as Murrow, a performance for which he was nominated for an Academy Award.

 Clooney has discussed the project’s perceived timeliness while considering the vital role that journalism plays in society.  He emphasised that tales like Murrow’s are crucial reminders of the bravery required to confront authority and the critical role the media plays in preserving democracy.

 The Broadway production of ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ is currently in progress.

–Farheen Ali