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George Clooney Says He’s Done With On‑Screen Kissing, Romantic Leads

He cites a conversation with wife Amal about aging.

Overview

  • In a Daily Mail interview published Dec. 12, the 64-year-old said he will no longer kiss female co-stars on screen.
  • He described the decision as a boundary that feels right at this stage of life after reflecting on what roles still fit.
  • Clooney said he is following Paul Newman’s example, summarizing the rule as, “I’m not kissing a girl anymore.”
  • He previously told 60 Minutes in March that he had stepped away from romantic films and would not try to compete with 25-year-old leading men.
  • He also indicated he is pausing directing to stay home with his twins, as recent coverage noted alongside the release of Netflix’s Jay Kelly.