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George Clooney Reflects on Past Drug Use in Interview

10/7/2025

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George Clooney discusses past drug use in an Esquire interview on October 6, 2025.
He says he tried cocaine in the 1980s, but it wasn't a major issue.
He recalls weed brownies while watching The Wizard of Oz with friends.
He notes drinking but denies a problem; he stars in Jay Kelly, theater release Nov 14, streaming Dec 5.

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Story summary

George Clooney discusses past drug use in an Esquire interview on October 6, 2025.
He says he tried cocaine in the 1980s, but it wasn't a major issue.
He recalls weed brownies while watching The Wizard of Oz with friends.
He notes drinking but denies a problem; he stars in Jay Kelly, theater release Nov 14, streaming Dec 5.