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Clooney Wins Best Actor, Advocates Kindness at AARP Awards

1/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

George Clooney, the actor and filmmaker, won Best Actor for Jay Kelly at the 2026 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards.
Noah Wyle, the actor, won Best TV Actor for The Pitt at the ceremony.
During the ceremony, Clooney jokingly proposed Wyle be nominated for Sexiest Man Still Alive.
Wyle credited Clooney for instilling a family feel on the ER set.
Clooney addressed industry cruelty, urging kindness among actors.

History

Historical Context

The AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, launched in 2002, aim to celebrate films for audiences over 50, encouraging Hollywood to create more age-inclusive content. The initiative reflects a broader societal shift towards recognizing the contributions of older actors, like George Clooney, and addressing mental health in the entertainment industry. The awards continue to promote representation and respect for older demographics in film and television.

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Story summary

George Clooney, the actor and filmmaker, won Best Actor for Jay Kelly at the 2026 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards.
Noah Wyle, the actor, won Best TV Actor for The Pitt at the ceremony.
During the ceremony, Clooney jokingly proposed Wyle be nominated for Sexiest Man Still Alive.
Wyle credited Clooney for instilling a family feel on the ER set.
Clooney addressed industry cruelty, urging kindness among actors.

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