George Clooney steps out for Amal Clooney date night in Venice
Actor George Clooney received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice International Film Festival, where he shared the spotlight with his wife, Amal Clooney. The event featured lighthearted moments with photographers and tributes from longtime friend and costar Laura Dern.
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Hear this story George Clooney isn't only good in front of the camera.
At the Venice International Film Festival , the " Ocean's Eleven " actor and "The Boys in the Boat" director, 65, had some fun with his Lifetime Achievement Award. On the red carpet, Clooney playfully swapped his Golden Lion trophy for a photographer's camera.
The movie star approached AFP photographer Tiziana Fabi, gave her his gleaming trophy, then posed with Fabi's camera. Fabi responded by holding up the accolade with a big smile as if she were accepting the honor.
Not only did Clooney play around with the photographers but he took to the time to greet fans behind a barricade with autographs and posed for pictures.
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