Overview
- Clooney, 64, told the Daily Mail in an interview published Dec. 12 that he will no longer be “kissing girls” in movies, citing personal comfort as he grows older.
- He said he is following the example of Paul Newman and reaffirmed earlier remarks that he is not pursuing romantic‑lead roles.
- On 60 Minutes in March, Clooney said he is “not trying to compete with 25‑year‑old leading men” and is “not doing romantic films anymore.”
- Coverage notes his long run as a romantic lead across films such as One Fine Day, Out of Sight, Up in the Air, and Ticket to Paradise.
- Recent interviews also emphasize family priorities and selective projects, with no suggestion he is stepping away from acting overall.