Clooney Says Losing ‘Thelma & Louise’ Role to Pitt Fueled Years of Frustration

1 sourceUpdated Dec 1, 2025

George Clooney is opening up about the Hollywood near-miss that stuck with him for decades — losing a star-making role to Brad Pitt. According to Fox News , during a recent interview with The Times, the 64-year-old…

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