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George Clooney, 65, Wins 51st Chaplin Award.

4/29/2026

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Clooney Receives Chaplin

George Clooney received the 51st Chaplin Award at Alice Tully Hall in Manhattan.
He noted that he will turn 65 next week while on the red carpet.
He accepted the honor from former colleagues Stephen Colbert, Julianna Margulies, Sam Rockwell and John Turturro.
In his acceptance speech he said he could not ignore what is happening in the world.

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Clooney Condemns Violence

On April 28, 2026, George Clooney condemned political violence, linking it to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident involving President Donald Trump.
He described the climate as a struggle that must be won against hatred and urged unity.
Observers said entertainers are entering politics, urging experts to warn that balancing free speech with responsible messaging is needed to stop rhetoric from sparking violence.

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Clooney Defends Kimmel

George Clooney defended Jimmy Kimmel against President Donald Trump's demand for dismissal and likened backlash to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s “shots fired” remark.
George Clooney warned rhetoric can become dangerous, emphasized confidence in a free press, noting he is the son of a journalist.
George Clooney, a Democrat, cited Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, urged reporters to hold officials accountable, and referenced Thomas Jefferson’s 1787 call for a free press.

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Clooney Receives Chaplin

George Clooney received the 51st Chaplin Award at Alice Tully Hall in Manhattan.
He noted that he will turn 65 next week while on the red carpet.
He accepted the honor from former colleagues Stephen Colbert, Julianna Margulies, Sam Rockwell and John Turturro.
In his acceptance speech he said he could not ignore what is happening in the world.

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