Overview
- In a Daily Mail interview published December 15, the 64-year-old actor said he will no longer kiss actresses in his films after a conversation with his wife.
- Clooney cited Paul Newman's 1970s example of avoiding romantic scenes with partners other than his spouse, Joanne Woodward.
- He framed the decision around aging and long-term perspective, recalling a talk with Amal after turning 60.
- Earlier this year, he told 60 Minutes he planned to step back from romantic leading roles to leave room for younger actors, as reported by Variety.
- Coverage describes the pledge as a personal commitment shaped by his marriage; he and Amal Clooney married in 2014 and have twins.