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This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 8)
The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Jane Pauley COVER STORY: "O for a muse of fire": The modern appeal of ShakespeareWhy are the plays of William Shakespeare still so popular four hundred years after the Bard's death? Correspondent Mo Rocca visits the newly-renovated Folger Shakespeare Library, in Washington, D.C., home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's published First Folios; and talks with New York Times columnist and Shakespeare aficionado Maureen Dowd about the playwright's enduring appeal. Rocca also talks with actor Patrick Page, who travels the country with his one-man show of Shakespearean villains, "All the Devils Are Here"; and "This American Life" host Ira Glass, whose 2014 tweet declaring that "Shakespeare sucks" let slip the dogs of war. For more info: "All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain" by Patrick Page ( Shakespeare Library, Washington Glass on Instagram"This American Life"Maureen Dowd, The New York Times"Notorious: Portraits of Stars from Hollywood, Culture, Fashion, and Tech" by Maureen Dowd (HarperCollins), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Source ShakespeareShakespeare Birthplace Globe, London ALMANAC: June 8"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. SPORTS: Broadway's longest-running hit … on the softball fieldWhen they're not plying the boards, Broadway and off-Broadway actors (along with stagehands, musicians and ushers) show their less-used talents in New York City's Central Park, by playing softball in the Broadway Show League. As stars like George Clooney (Team "Good Night and Good Luck") take to the field and make their shows' insurers anxious, correspondent Faith Salie talks with some of the competitors, including actors Nick Jonas ("The Last Five Years") and Michael Park ("Redwood") and costume dresser Jessica Vaughan ("Wicked"), about this hit of a Broadway production. For more info: Broadway Show League U.S.: Library of CongressRobert Costa reports. PREVIEW: Former Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden speaks out about her firing by TrumpDr. Carla Hayden, the former Librarian of Congress fired by President Trump last month, talks for the first time about her abrupt dismissal, and the challenges facing her former institution – and libraries nationwide. For more info: Library of Congress THEATER: Jean Smart on her one-woman Broadway show "Call Me Izzy"The Emmy Award-winning star of "Hacks," Jean Smart, has returned to Broadway in "Call Me Izzy," a one-woman show written by "Sunday Morning" contributor Jamie Wax. They talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about her character – a woman in an abusive marriage who escapes in a world of books. Smart also discusses her life spanning comic highs and painful loss, from starring on "Designing Women," to becoming a single mom with the sudden death of husband Richard Gilliland. For more info: "Call Me Izzy," at Studio 54 in New York City (through Aug. 17) | Ticket infoJean Smart on Instagram PASSAGE: In memoriam"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week. MEDIA: It's a living: Earning patronage on PatreonMany creators on social media have a hard time making money from their work. Today, 12 years after the introduction of Patreon, the company says it's a source of regular income for more than 300,000 creators. Correspondent David Pogue talks with Patreon co-founder Jack Conte, and with podcasters and artists who gain income from subscribing patrons paying as little as $5 a month. For more info: PatreonCaro Arévalo on Patreon | LinktreePatrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle's "True Crime Obsessed" on PatreonAlan Alda's "Clear and Vivid" on Patreon THE TONY AWARDS: Short MUSIC: "A little magic": The Doobie Brothers on songwritingThis week, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons – founding and current members of The Doobie Brothers – will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. As the band embarks on a summer tour, correspondent Jim Axelrod talked with them, and with fellow Doobie Brother John McFee, about reuniting on their 16th studio album, "Walk This Road"; and how the magic of songwriting has shaped the sound of the Doobie Brothers for more than half a century. To hear the title track "Walk This Road" by The Doobie Brothers (featuring Mavis Staples), click on the video player below: For more info: "Walk This Road" by The Doobie Brothers (Warner Bros./Rhino), available June 6The Doobie Brothers (Official site) | Tour infoSongwriters Hall of Fame STAGE: Magic in the dark: The fantastical worlds of Lightwire TheaterPart dance, part puppetry, and part electroluminescent wiring, Lightwire Theater creates evocative stage shows featuring dinosaurs, mythic heroes and fairy tale creatures. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Ian and Eleanor Carney, the husband-and-wife co-founders of the New Orleans-based company, about their imaginative blend of artistry and technology. For more info: Lightwire Theater Lafon Performing Arts Center, Luling, La. COMMENTARY: From celebrating Juneteenth to the erasure of Black history: Charles M. Blow on America todayPolitical analyst and former New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow says that pluralism and racial justice have been demoted in the months since President Trump re-took office, as his administration has moved to purge the government (and much of society) of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Blow looks at the "sad new reality" in which America's raging culture wars have targeted our youngest national holiday. For more info: Charles M. Blow on Instagram NATURE: TBD WEB EXCLUSIVES: MARATHON: 2025 Tony-nominated shows and performers (YouTube Video)It's time to celebrate the best of Broadway! Watch "Sunday Morning" interviews with the creatives on stage and behind the scenes of this year's Tony Award-nominated shows. [And don't miss the Tony Awards ceremony broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ June 8.] FROM THE ARCHIVES: Dr. Robert Jarvik and the artificial heart (YouTube Video)Dr. Robert Jarvik, who designed the first permanent artificial heart implanted in a human, died on Monday, May 26, 2025, at age 79. He talked with correspondent Richard Wagner for this "CBS Sunday Morning" report on biomedical engineering projects that aired on Oct. 14, 1979, three years before that first artificial heart transplant. Wagner also talked with Dr. Wilhem Kolff (who invented the kidney dialysis machine); polymer chemist Dr. Donald Lyman; Dr. J.D. Mortensen (director of Surgical Research at the University of Utah); and with patients who were experiencing life with artificial limbs and kidneys. FROM THE ARCHIVES: Young tech entrepreneurs looking to the future (YouTube Video)Revisit these "CBS Sunday Morning" archive segments — from our 1998 interview with Elon Musk to our 2005 interview with Mark Zuckerberg, founder of and beyond. The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on and Paramount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. Follow us on Twitter/X; Facebook; Instagram; YouTube; TikTok; Bluesky; and at You can also download the free "Sunday Morning" audio podcast at iTunes and at Now you'll never miss the trumpet! 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George Clooney Is Ready to Play Ball in New York City, Plus Dakota Johnson, Lori Harvey, Travis Barker and More
Stars have been everywhere this week. In New York City, George Clooney looks sporty on the baseball field, and Dakota Johnson leaves a hotel. Meanwhile, Lori Harvey is decked out in jewels in West Hollywood, California, and Travis Barker runs a half-marathon in San Diego. Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! George Clooney sports a mitt and a softball as he joins the Broadway Show League for a game in New York City on June 5. Dakota Johnson beams as she exits The Greenwich Hotel in New York City on June 5 during her press tour for Materialists. Lori Harvey rocks an opulent set of pearls with her striped shirt while in West Hollywood, California, on June 5. Travis Barker finishes the Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon in San Diego on June 1 with a time of 1:55:48. A chic Sydney Sweeney pairs leather with a structured pastel top in New York City on June 5. Elle Fanning holds a flute and slice of cake on the set of Margo's Got Money Troubles in Las Vegas on June 5. Keith Urban proves blue is his color at the Spotify House at CMA Fest in Nashville on June 5. Noah Cyrus opts for a dramatic frilly outfit while at SiriusXM's The Highway's Music Row Happy Hour: CMA Fest Edition in Nashville on June 5. Morris Dickerson Jr. Jerry Goldstein, Laurian Miller, Lonnie Jordan, Lee Oskar, Howard E. Scott and Harold Ray Brown receive plaques honoring WAR at their Walk of Fame ceremony in Hollywood, California, on June 5. Colbie Caillat belts a note at SiriusXM's The Highway's Music Row Happy Hour: CMA Fest Edition in Nashville on June 5. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo perform during WhyHunger's 50th anniversary celebration at the Chapin Awards Gala in New York City on June 4. Number 1 Happy Family USA co-creators Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady are all smiles at an FYC event in Los Angeles on June 4. Piper Perabo rocks matching pants with her dress at the Maje High Summer Capsule Dinner in New York City on June 4. Sunny Hostin and Forever creator and show runner Mara Brock Akil attend Netflix and Ludlow House's screening of the show in New York City on June 2. Aimee Lou Wood and Patrick Schwarzenegger have a White Lotus reunion for a Venmo campaign. Jaime King and Brendan Gabriel Murphy pose together at the Los Angeles premiere of their movie FLUXX on May 29. Prince William visits the regiments for the first time as colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps in Wattisham, England. Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann twin in black at the premiere of the documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes in New York City on June 4. Tom Hanks and Robert De Niro reunite at the premiere of Billy Joel: And So It Goes in New York City on June 4. Sydney Sweeney and Julianne Moore channel their characters' mother-daughter energy at the premiere of their film Echo Valley in New York City on June 4. Taraji P. Henson gears up for an appearance on The View in New York City on June 4 in New York City. Shakira whips her hair during her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour in Orlando on June 4. Brianne Howey speaks onstage at an advance screening of season 3 of Ginny & Georgia in New York City on June 4. Babyface and Monica present during the Apollo Theater Spring Benefit at the Apollo Theater on June 4 in New York City. Busta Rhymes performs at the Apollo Theater's Spring Benefit on June 4 in New York City. Ben Fuller brings out Carrie Underwood at his concert in Nashville to debut his song "If It Was Up to Me" on June 3. Lainey Wilson shows off her cowboy boots at the launch of her new boot line, Golden West Boots, in Nashville on June 4. Shaboozey and Ella Langley link up at Golden West Boots' launch in Nashville on June 4. Whoopi Goldberg attends the premiere of the documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes on June 4 in New York City. Wendi McLendon-Covey, Abby Elliott and Christa Miller pose for a group shot during TheWrap's Women of Comedy event in Beverly Hills, California on June 4. Brenda Song looks radiant at TheWrap's Women of Comedy event in Beverly Hills, California on June 4. Iliza Shlesinger attends TheWrap's Women of Comedy event in Beverly Hills, California on June 4. Macklemore hits the stage in Dublin, Ireland on June 4. Margaret Josephs and Dolores Catania of The Real Housewives of New Jersey look ready for summer during an appearance at the SiriusXM studios on June 4 in New York City. Annie Murphy speaks on the The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City on June 4. Benson Boone rocks double denim while on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 4. Miley Cyrus poses backstage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 4. Dua Lipa performs onstage during her Radical Optimism World Tour in Amsterdam on June 4. Jeff Goldblum and his wife Emilie Livingston are a dashing pair as they attend the McKim Medal Gala 2025 in Rome on June 4. Sydney Sweeney greets fans before an appearance on Good Morning America in New York City on June 4. Bryce Dallas Howard is all smiles at the Deep Cover premiere in London on June 4. Katy Perry jams out at the Lifetimes Tour in Sydney on June 4. Julianne Moore rocks a pantsuit as she heads into Good Morning America in New York City on June 4. Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new hemp drink, Whoop-Tea, at the Cannabis Means Business Conference in New York City on June 4. Mary Holland Nader, Sarah Jane Nader, Grace Ann Nader and Brooks Nader pose for a family shot at the Influencer Social Responsibility Pride Dinner hosted by Sarah on June 4 in New York City. Aaron Taylor-Johnson strikes a quick pose as he arrives at the Cinema MK2 in Paris on June 4. Halle Berry looks casual while out and about with boyfriend Van Hunt in New York City on June 4. Iliza Shlesinger poses at an FYC event for her standup special Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal in Los Angeles on June 4. Sasha Pieterse rocks red at the American Heart Association's CPR & AED Awareness Week event in Los Angeles on June 3. Zoe Saldaña stuns in a monochromatic look in New York City on June 4. Orlando Bloom attends the premiere of Deep Cover in London on June 4. Martha Stewart is off hosting duty with Cameron Forbes and Susan Magrino at Magrino's Summer Soiree in New York City on June 3. Harry Hamlin serves up his Sunday Sauce at Food Bank for New York City's Community Kitchen Family Dinner. Tyler Perry and Taraji P. Henson have some fun together at the New York premiere of Straw at The Edwardian Room at The Plaza on June 3. Ciara and her mini-me daughter Sienna Princess Wilson are twinning at the Black Women in Music Dinner hosted by The Connie Orlando Foundation at Audrey Irmas Pavillion in L.A. on June 3. Ana de Armas blows a kiss at the L.A. premiere of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina on June 3 at TCL Chinese Theatre in L.A. Joe Jonas steps out in London for the opening of the "To Distraction" exhibition by Rex Southwick with Givenchy Beauty at Unit Gallery on June 3. Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves bring date night to the L.A. premiere of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina at the TCL Chinese Theatre in L.A. on June 3. Brianne Howey stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 3 in New York City. Bryce Dallas Howard flashes a smile and a wave while out in London promoting her movie Deep Cover on June 4. Kaitlin Olson strikes a pose at Disney FYC Fest event for High Potential at the DGA Theater in L.A. on June 2. Katy Perry hits the stage at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia on June 4. Harrison Ford and Gene Simmons show off their new awards at the 25th annual Los Angeles Operation Smile Fiesta on June 3 at Candela La Brea in L.A. Hugh Jackman hops a ride on a Citibike in New York City on June 3. Jasmine Amy Rogers poses with her new portrait at Sardi's celebrating her run in Boop! The Musical on June 3 in New York City. Queen Camilla stops by the British Flowers Week 2025 exhibition at the Garden Museum in London on June 4. Anjelica Huston is suited up for the L.A. premiere of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina on June 3 at TCL Chinese Theatre. Orlando Bloom keeps it casual while out in London promoting his new movie Deep Cover on June 4. Sydney Sweeney is chic in black and white while out in New York City on June 4. Dua Lipa commands the stage while performing Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on June 3. Norman Reedus greets fans at the premiere of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina on June 3 in L.A. Olivia Rodrigo went with animal print pants while out for dinner with friends in New York City on June 3. Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash are all smiles at the Black Women in Music Dinner hosted by the Connie Orlando Foundation on June 3 in L.A. Adolescence's Owen Cooper makes an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 3 in New York City. Rocking a white sheer look, Jenny Slate flashes a wave while making an appearance in L.A. on June 3. Chrishell Stause sparkles in pink sequins aboard the Guess parade float during WeHo Pride on June 1. Melanie Lynskey and moderator Clea DuVall smile together at a Career Retrospective for the Yellowjackets star hosted by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists on June 3 in L.A. Leslie Bibb stops by Live with Kelly and Mark on June 3 in New York City. Tom Hiddleston is all dressed up while out in L.A. on June 3. Xhoana X and Gavin Rossdale pose together at the L.A. premiere of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina on June 3 at TCL Chinese Theatre. In a black and white coordinated number, Shannon Beador attends The Ladylike Foundation's 16th annual Women of Excellence Awards + Fashion Show at The Beverly Hilton on May 31. Ella Newton and Jai Courtney pose together at the premiere of Dangerous Animals with Rooftop Films at Culture Lab LIC on June 3 in New York City. Teyana Taylor and Tyler Perry are all smiles at a SiriusXM town hall for his new film Straw in New York City on June 3. Jennifer Lawrence rocks sunglasses while going for a walk in New York City on June 3. Miley Cyrus returns to her hotel after taping The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City on June 3. Taraji P. Henson gleams in a red fringe number at SiriusXM Studios in New York City on June 3. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers his keynote speech at the Austrian World Summit in Vienna on June 3. Jade keeps it casual as she stops by SiriusXM Studios in New York City on June 3. Gerard Butler sits on a throne at the How to Train Your Dragon immersive experience screening in London on June 3. Andy Cohen holds a beverage as he walks around New York City on June 3. Kathie Lee Gifford presents the Spirit of Life Award to Jill Martin in New York City on June 3. Shaun White helps out his fiancée Nina Dobrev as she takes a call on a scooter in New York City on June 3. Damian Hurley wears a flowery denim jacket to a private view celebrating 50 years of Givenchy male scent in London on June 3. Nicole Scherzinger points herself out on a poster at the 2025 Theatre World Awards in New York City on June 2. Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ali Larter film an DoorDash commercial in Los Angeles on June 2. Matt Dillon suits up for the New 42 Gala: A Celebration of Joy and Wonder in New York City on June 2. Michael Strahan plays some golf at the Gap x Malbon Invitational held at Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey, on June 2. Paris Hilton kicks off Pride Month with a set attended by Cara Delevingne and Paula Abdul on June 1. Kate Hudson reps her Netflix series Running Point at its FYC event with Warner Bros. TV in Los Angeles on May 30. Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin step out together at the 2025 Gotham Awards in New York City on June 2. The White Lotus costars Parker Posey and Leslie Bibb sit next to each other at the 2025 Gotham Awards in New York City on June 2. Uma Thurman brings her daughter Luna Thurman-Busson to the opening night of Eurydice in New York City on June 2. Ciara prepares to perform on TikTok LIVE with DJ AG Online outside King's Cross in London on June 2. Sophie Turner opts for a casual hoodie and jeans for day two of SXSW London on June 3. A low-key Harry Styles goes for a walk around London on June 2. Miley Cyrus belts during a surprise performance at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel in New York City on June 2. Renée Zellweger says hello to the cameras on the Gotham Awards red carpet in New York City on June 2. AnnaSophia Robb greets the cameras as she heads into the Gotham Awards in New York City on June 2. Former Veep costars Anna Chlumsky and Timothy Simons embrace at the 2025 Gotham Awards in New York City on June 2. Elisabeth Moss layers a coat over her black gown at the 2025 Gotham Awards in New York City on June 2. Jonathan Groff stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City on June 2. Dakota Johnson sits for a chat about her upcoming film Materialists on The Tonight Show in New York City on June 2. George Clooney sports a baseball cap on Late Night with Seth Meyers in New York City on June 2. Simone Biles and Yvonne Orji exchange smiles at the Simone Biles Rising FYC event in Hollywood, California, on June 2. Andrew Rannells, Amanda Seyfried, Nick Kroll and Morgan Spector snap a group photo at the I Don't Understand You premiere in New York City on June 2. Before costars Billy Crystal and Judith Light attend a SAG-AFTRA event for the series in Los Angeles on June 2. Jake Gyllenhaal supports Othello costar Denzel Washington at the unveiling of his Sardi's portrait in New York City on June 2. Sharon Stone wears a pastel pantsuit while out in Beverly Hills, California, on June 2. Bette Midler arrives at Fashion Centered 2025 fundraiser dinner in New York City on June 2. Current Saturday Night Live cast members Ego Nwodim, Heidi Gardner, Bowen Yang, Sarah Sherman, James Austin Johnson and Chloe Fineman meet up with alum Fred Armisen at the show's FYC event in L.A. on June 2. Read the original article on People


Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
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George Clooney, 63, shows off his skills as he's spotted playing baseball in Central Park
ACTOR George Clooney transforms into the capped crusader on the softball field. The Hollywood star, 63, who played the superhero in 1997 flick Batman & Robin showed off his skills in New York's Central Park. 4 Actor George Clooney was spotted playing baseball with cast and crew members from his broadway show Credit: Splash 4 Renowned actor Clooney looked more at ease when the bat was not in his hands Credit: Getty He smashed the ball while batting and was also catcher in the Broadway Show League, featuring players from the theatre. Clooney was celebrating being nominated for the prestigious Tony Awards, following his Broadway debut. He has been put forward for the best performance in a leading role by an actor. This follows his stint in the stage adaptation of 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck. The Oceans Eleven star is married to internationally renowned human rights lawyer Amal, 46, who tied the knot in the most stylish weddings in showbiz history. The star-studded black tie affair was held in Venice, regarded as the most romantic city in the world. The couple have since been living in the UK, with the Clooneys renovating their dream home. Their UK base has a nine-bedroom, eight-bathroom manor house that has its own 16-seat cinema and spa complex, and separate quarters for the nanny, a tennis court and boathouse for their $13,000 (£10,000) rowing boat. 4 Clooney has been back in the US for work after previously setting up home in the UK Credit: Getty


The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
George Clooney, 63, shows off his skills as he's spotted playing baseball in Central Park
ACTOR George Clooney transforms into the capped crusader on the softball field. The Hollywood star, 63, who played the superhero in 1997 flick Batman & Robin showed off his skills in New York's Central Park. 4 Actor George Clooney was spotted playing baseball with cast and crew members from his broadway show Credit: Splash 4 Renowned actor Clooney looked more at ease when the bat was not in his hands Credit: Getty He smashed the ball while batting and was also catcher in the Broadway Show League, featuring players from the theatre. Clooney was celebrating being nominated for the prestigious Tony Awards, following his Broadway debut. He has been put forward for the best performance in a leading role by an actor. This follows his stint in the stage adaptation of 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck. The Oceans Eleven star is married to internationally renowned lawyer Amal, 46, who tied the knot in the most stylish in showbiz history . The star-studded black tie affair was held in Venice, regarded as the most romantic city in the world. The couple have since been living in the UK, with the Clooneys renovating their dream home. Their UK base has a nine-bedroom, eight-bathroom manor house that has its own 16-seat cinema and spa complex, and separate quarters for the nanny, a tennis court and boathouse for their $13,000 (£10,000) rowing boat. Most read in Celebrity 4 Clooney has been back in the US for work after previously setting up home in the UK Credit: Getty 4 Clooney was celebrating being nominated for the prestigious Tony Awards Credit: Getty


The Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
George Clooney, 63, shows off his skills as he's spotted playing baseball in Central Park
ACTOR George Clooney transforms into the capped crusader on the softball field. The Hollywood star, 63, who played the superhero in 1997 flick Batman & Robin showed off his skills in New York's Central Park. 4 He smashed the ball while batting and was also catcher in the Broadway Show League, featuring players from the theatre. Clooney was celebrating being nominated for the prestigious Tony Awards, following his Broadway debut. He has been put forward for the best performance in a leading role by an actor. This follows his stint in the stage adaptation of 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck. The Oceans Eleven star is married to internationally renowned human rights lawyer Amal, 46, who tied the knot in the most stylish weddings in showbiz history. The star-studded black tie affair was held in Venice, regarded as the most romantic city in the world. The couple have since been living in the UK, with the Clooneys renovating their dream home. Their UK base has a nine-bedroom, eight-bathroom manor house that has its own 16-seat cinema and spa complex, and separate quarters for the nanny, a tennis court and boathouse for their $13,000 (£10,000) rowing boat. 4 4