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George Clooney Exits Venice After Sinusitis Diagnosis, Walks ‘Jay KellyRed Carpet

Rest orders for sinusitis now put his Telluride appearance off the schedule.

Overview

  • Clooney missed the Venice press conference for Jay Kelly after management confirmed a sinusitis diagnosis and doctor-advised activity restrictions.
  • He still attended the world premiere’s red carpet with his wife, Amal, greeting fans and photographers and acknowledging he felt sick.
  • The couple departed Venice the next day, with their exit from the hotel and the airport reported by People.
  • He is not expected to attend the film’s Telluride screening this weekend, according to trade reporting.
  • Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly is in Venice competition, co-stars Adam Sandler and Laura Dern, and is slated for a worldwide Netflix release on December 5, with reports of lengthy standing ovations at the premiere.