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George Clooney Sets No‑Kissing Rule On Screen, Moving Away From Romantic Leads

The actor says a conversation with wife Amal about aging led him to set new boundaries on on‑screen intimacy.

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.