George Clooney is a renowned actor, filmmaker, and philanthropist who has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry. With his charming demeanor, impeccable talent, and versatile range, Clooney has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. Throughout his illustrious career, he has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades for his performances in both film and television. The Syriana star’s magnetic on-screen presence has solidified his status as a beloved and influential figure in Hollywood.
The Up in the Air star is also well-known for his sense of humor and love for pranks. But one such mischief of the Argo star went to new heights when he pranked two of the biggest Hollywood celebrities, Brad Pitt and Meryl Streep, which led to the comedic rivalry between the two stars and resulted in the distancing of Pitt and Streep for 5 years.
The Beginning Of George Clooney’s Prank War With Brad Pitt
During the filming of Ocean’s Twelve, Brad Pitt decided to play a prank on his co-star and friend George Clooney. The Descendants star shared that Pitt devised a hilarious scheme by putting up posters all around town in Italy, insisting that Clooney demanded his Italian fans address him as Danny Ocean, the character he portrayed in Ocean’s Twelve. The prank even made it to the newspapers, and the locals took it seriously. This lighthearted stunt set the stage for a prank war for the books, between the two stars
“He’d put up posters all around town saying Clooney demanded his fans in Italy call him Danny Ocean, the character from the films. It got in the papers. I thought they were nuts … as if Danny Ocean is a character you really need to get into.”
George Clooney’s Revenge Prank On Brad Pitt Distanced Meryl Streep From The Latter
Not one to back down from a challenge, George Clooney took his revenge on the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star to another level and shared the same instance with the public. The Michael Clayton star went ahead and decided to involve Meryl Streep in his scheme. Knowing that Streep was preparing for a film role that required an accent, Clooney sent her tapes of different accents, pretending they were from Brad Pitt himself.
“I sent that thing of voices to her, the greatest actress of all time … and I sent it from Brad with a card that said ‘Dear Meryl, I hear you’re going to play the Iron Lady. This guy helped me with my accent in Troy.”
Clooney luckily got a chance to inquire whether Meryl Streep received the tapes. To his delight, Streep confirmed that she indeed received them, and the prank had left a lasting impact. The Post star revealed that she had avoided Brad Pitt for a whopping five years as a result of this impact.
“Meryl said she avoided Brad for like five years.”
These pranks against Brad Pitt are just a glimpse into the mischievous side of George Clooney. Clooney has consistently found ways to entertain and surprise his friends. His pranks not only highlight his sense of humor but also underscore the deep bonds and camaraderie he shares with his fellow actors.
Source: The Things
