Clooney Clashes with Tarantino

In a recent interview with GQ, George Clooney expressed his irritation towards filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, who had made comments questioning Clooney's status as a movie star. Clooney, alongside his "Wolfs" co-star Brad Pitt, reacted to Tarantino's remarks, which suggested that Clooney had not drawn an audience in recent years. Clooney humorously dismissed Tarantino's opinion, saying, “All right, dude, f—k off,” while Pitt laughed in agreement. Tarantino's comments came during a discussion about what defines a movie star, where he named several prominent actors, including Julia Roberts and Leonardo DiCaprio, but pointedly questioned Clooney's recent box office appeal. He remarked, “When was his last hit where he drew an audience?” This critique highlights a shift in Clooney's career focus, as he has increasingly taken on roles behind the camera, opting to produce and direct rather than act. Clooney acknowledged the challenges of balancing his career with family life, particularly as he and his wife, Amal Clooney, navigate raising their seven-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander. He noted that the demands of directing often require extensive travel, which is less feasible now that their children are in school. Despite the playful banter with Tarantino, Clooney expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with talented directors, emphasizing the importance of strong direction and screenplay in sustaining a successful career in Hollywood.