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Alicia Silverstone says George Clooney was a ‘big brother' to her during Batman and Robbin

Alicia Silverstone says George Clooney was a ‘big brother' to her during Batman and Robbin

Independent17 hours ago
Alicia Silverstone, who portrayed Batgirl in the 1997 film Batman & Robin, revealed that co-star George Clooney acted like a 'big brother' and supported her on set.
Silverstone, then 20, recounted the challenges of wearing the film's elaborate costumes, which made bathroom breaks impossible.
Despite its reputation as the worst Batman film, Silverstone noted that some, particularly her gay friends, consider it their favorite due to its camp style.
Clooney, who played Batman, has openly expressed his regret about the movie, labelling it a 'waste of money' and joking he would not make it again.
The film's silly tone marked a significant departure from previous darker Batman portrayals and led to a long hiatus for the character on screen until Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins in 2005.
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