Overview
- At the Beverly Wilshire, Clooney and Wyle presented each other with AARP honors, with Clooney winning best actor for Jay Kelly and Wyle taking best TV actor for The Pitt.
- Clooney praised Wyle as a friend and colleague, saying, "When I grow up, I want to be Noah Wyle," while Wyle recalled Clooney setting a standard of kindness, punctuality, and professionalism on ER.
- Accepting his award, Clooney defended actors in response to recent criticism, citing Paul Dano, Owen Wilson, and Matthew Lillard as performers he would be honored to work with.
- Clooney joked about the age focus of the event and quipped that Timothée Chalamet was "too god-damned young" to compete, drawing laughs from the audience.
- The appearance capped rising awards-season momentum, with The Pitt’s second season newly streaming on HBO Max and Wyle later winning the Golden Globe for best actor in a TV drama.