Health concerns may well have kept him away from press conferences and photo-calls, but nothing could keep George Clooney away from the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday evening.
The Hollywood star was once again supported by his glamorous wife Amal in the city they famously married in, this time to promote latest release Jay Kelly.
He sailed through a 30 minute trot up the red carpet despite a ‘serious’ sinus infection which had kept him from promotional duties for around 24 hours.
The star, who is 64, arrived at around 9.35pm local time for the 9.45 premiere of his new Netflix film Jay Kelly with his wife Amal. As they exited their car he asked her: ‘Are you OK?’ and then said: ‘OK, let’s go.’
The actor appeared in lively spirits throughout and even spent around 20 minutes signing autographs for fans on the red carpet.
At several points he broke off and explained to the crowds: ‘I can’t speak!’
George Clooney was supported by glamorous wife Amal at the Venice Film Festival premiere of his movie Jay Kelly on Thursday evening
He sailed through a 30 minute trot up the red carpet despite a ‘serious’ sinus infection which had kept him from promotional duties for around 24 hours
He spent time chatting to festival boss Alberto Barbera and to co stars Laura Dern and Adam Sandler.
Meanwhile Amal claimed the spotlight, with the stunning human rights lawyer commanding attention in an off-the-shoulder gown with a distinctive thigh-skimming detail.
Amal, 47, put on a very leggy display in the ensemble which she paired with silver strappy heels.
She further accessorised with a gold clutch bag and dangly earring as she linked arms with her husband.
George was absent from a press conference for his new film, Jay Kelly on Thursday due to a ‘serious sinus infection’.
The actor, 64, unexpectedly cut short his press junket for Noah Baumbach’s competition film on Wednesday and also skipped a dinner with the film’s cast and crew.
The conference moderator announced his absence at the photocall, saying: ‘I’m afraid George Clooney is not going to be here, because he has a bad, serious, sinus infection. We hope that he should be on the red carpet tonight.’
Adam Sandler added: ‘Movie stars get sick too’, before Laura Dern chimed in: ‘George is so devastated that he can’t be here.’
Amal claimed the spotlight, with the stunning human rights lawyer commanding attention in an off-the-shoulder gown with a distinctive thigh-skimming detail
Amal, 47, put on a very leggy display in the ensemble which she paired with silver strappy heels
The actor appeared in lively spirits throughout and even spent around 20 minutes signing autographs for fans on the red carpet
Packing on the PDA he kissed his wife’s hand in a romantic gesture
The Hollywood legend reportedly started feeling unwell on Wednesday, sources told The Hollywood Reporter, adding he was advised to go ‘home’ and rest ahead of a busy Thursday, which includes the world premiere of the film.
George and his wife Amal are staying at the Cipriani Hotel in Venice during promotional activities for the Netflix film.
They were spotted leaving the Excelsior Hotel, where Netflix is based, at around 4pm on Wednesday.
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