George Clooney is a fantastic actor who is aging like a fine wine. He is arguably one of the most hardworking and successful stars in showbiz. The actor has worked in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful projects in the industry.
Clooney exudes a superstar persona as purely as anyone in his generation. He is said to be one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood; however, the Confessions of a Dangerous Mind star once revealed that he rejected a hefty salary worth $35M, which he got paid for a single day of work.
George Clooney Reveals He Rejected $35M Pay Check For One Day’s Work
George Clooney has been part of several legendary projects. He has worked with some of the finest creative iconic films and earned top billings for his performances. Clooney is one of the in-demand and popular artists of his generation. The actor has worked with several A-lists in the entertainment industry and has continued to captivate the audience with his charm and grit.
In a candid interview, the veteran star once revealed that he reportedly rejected a staggering payday worth $35M for a single day of work for an airline commercial. The actor told The Guardian,
“I was offered $35 million for one day’s work for an airline commercial, but I talked to Amal [Clooney, the human rights lawyer he married in 2014] about it, and we decided it’s not worth it. It was [associated with] a country that, although it’s an ally, is questionable at times, and so I thought: ‘Well if it takes a minute’s sleep away from me, it’s not worth it.’”
Elsewhere in the interview, Clooney also revealed the reason why he doesn’t appear in as many films as he used to, claiming,
“In general, there just aren’t that many great parts — and, look, I don’t have to act. My wife and I had this conversation when I turned 60 this summer. I said, ‘I can still bounce around pretty good, and we both love what we do. But we gotta make sure we don’t book ourselves silly.’ So, part of it is just us making sure we live our lives.”
In addition to his storied acting career, George Clooney has successfully helmed numerous blockbuster projects as a director. During his candid conversation with the outlet, he talked about his 2021 directorial movie, The Tender Bar. The American movie star told the outlet,
“The whole country [the U.S.], for the last five years, has been engaged in hate and anger, and I’ve been part of it at times. I’ve been angry, and this was such a kind story. It’s such a gentle film, and I wanted to be part of that, and I thought maybe an audience would want to be part of a gentle experience.”
His 2021 American coming-of-age directorial The Tender Bar stars Ben Affleck, Tye Sheridan, Daniel Ranieri, Lily Rabe, and Christopher Lloyd.
A Brief Note on George Clooney’s Career
George Clooney has emerged as a highly talked about and talented star in showbiz. He is a versatile actor who dives deep into all his on-screen characters and portrays them with full passion and determination. The actor has starred in dozens of iconic films like Burn After Reading, From Dusk Till Dawn, Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, and Gravity.
Source: The Guardian
