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George Clooney Misses Venice Press Conference, Then Walks 'Jay Kelly' Red Carpet

His management says a diagnosed sinusitis prompted doctor-ordered limits on his festival schedule.

Overview

  • He did not attend the afternoon press event for the film after feeling unwell, according to industry and festival reports.
  • His publicist said he canceled all interviews and returned to his hotel when his condition suddenly worsened.
  • Co-stars Laura Dern and Adam Sandler addressed his absence, saying he was devastated to miss the event and noting that even film stars get sick.
  • He later appeared with Amal Clooney on the Lido red carpet, interacting with fans and photographers for roughly 30 minutes.
  • Noah Baumbach’s 'Jay Kelly' is in competition at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and is slated for a worldwide Netflix release on December 5.