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George Clooney Says He Pranked Dozens With Fake Bill Clinton Letters

He recounted the scheme on the Kelce brothers’ New Heights podcast, crediting Jimmy Kimmel for the bogus stationery.

Overview

  • On the podcast, Clooney said he mailed the notes to about 30 actors and believes some kept them on display.
  • He explained that he chose lesser-reviewed films to praise in the messages he signed as Bill Clinton.
  • He also used faux Brad Pitt letterhead to send Meryl Streep a book of dialect CDs and later confessed the ruse years afterward.
  • Entertainment outlets framed the stories as part of Clooney’s established prankster reputation, noting prior references on late-night shows and at the 2022 Kennedy Center Honors.
  • The appearance came during promotion for Jay Kelly, which is in theaters and available on Netflix starting Dec. 5.