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George Clooney is approaching his 65th birthday next month, and he’s looking forward to slowing down and dedicating more time to philanthropic efforts.
In an interview with Page Six at the 51st Chaplin Award Gala held at Lincoln Center on Monday, Clooney shared his future plans to concentrate on the Clooney Foundation for Justice. This initiative, which he co-founded with his wife Amal Clooney, will see more of his attention moving forward.
Clooney also expressed his commitment to the Los Angeles Roybal School of Film and Television. This school is focused on creating a diverse pathway for students from underrepresented backgrounds who are keen on pursuing careers in film and television.
He elaborated, “I will be dedicating my time to endeavors that I find personally rewarding, as I’m no longer focused on climbing the career ladder.”
The star of “Ocean’s Eleven” mentioned that engaging in personal projects is “beneficial because it allows you to invest time in what truly matters to you… and that is where my attention is directed.”
However, he is not calling it quits on Hollywood forever, noting, “You know, if you get a good part, you take it!”
George — who was being honored at the prestigious gala for his significant contributions to the art of cinema — confessed that he finds these events a little cringeworthy.
“I think anybody with any sort of you know, decent amount of integrity, would feel embarrassed when somebody is standing up and talking your praises,” he told us. “I find that to be a little embarrassing.”
The Oscar winner admitted that going from playing a “Facts of Life” love interest to Lincoln Center honoree is slightly surreal.
“The idea that I could do some of the shows I’ve done and then to still have a career is shocking, you know?” he modestly said.
George — who attended the event with his wife — struggled for years in sitcoms and failed pilots before hitting it big in “ER” and then successfully transitioned to the big screen.
George and Amal tied the knot in Venice in 2014. Three years later, they welcomed twins, Alexander and Ella.