George Clooney adjusts less-than-ideal hair color while Amal attends Cannes events independently.
George Clooney's New Look in Broadway's "Good Night, and Good Luck" Sparks Mixed Reactions
Stepping out in the Big Apple, George Clooney sported a drastic new appearance following his performances in the Broadway production of "Good Night, and Good Luck." The iconic actor bleached his silver locks to portray the legendary CBS journalist, Edward R. Murrow, met with varying opinions from fans and spectators alike.
A 64-year-old Clooney dressed casually, sporting a chic black crew neck, leather jacket, and khaki pants, with a pair of white and black Adidas sneakers and tinted glasses completing the look. His clean-shaven visage captured the attention of adoring fans outside the Winter Garden Theatre as he signed autographs and chatted.
The father-of-two's wife, famed human rights activist Amal Clooney, was celebrating in Cannes solo, attending the Bono: Stories Of Surrender premiere.
This role comes after Clooney wrote, directed, and starred in the 2005 movie of the same name, where he appeared as Fred Friendly. In the stage show, Good Night, and Good Luck follows journalist Murrow and his CBS news team, battling the aggressive anti-communist campaign of Senator Joseph McCarthy while championing journalistic integrity.
In preparation for the role, Clooney underwent a visual transformation, opting for a heavy spray tan and dyeing his natural silvery locks a darker brunette hue. While fans found the change surprising, the reaction was mixed, with some enthusing over the anonymity the new look provided, while others joked about the apparent DIY hair dye job.
Likewise, Clooney has taken the criticism in stride, acknowledging the less-than-impressive results while joking about it. In an interview with Jake Tapper, he quipped about the hair color, "It's much better than my hair color right now. That's better. It's grey, mostly grey. There we are, thank you so much."
Despite the initial shock and humorous comments, Clooney has expressed his eagerness to return to his signature salt-and-pepper locks, citing comfort and personal preference as the reason. "I'm not used to it," he told Gayle King on CBS Mornings. "I started getting gray when I was 25, so it's not my favorite look."
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The transformation of George Clooney's iconic silver locks to a darker hue was necessary to authentically portray Edward R. Murrow in the Broadway adaptation of "Good Night, and Good Luck." This daring change, met with mixed reactions from fans, elevated the actor's anonymity on stage, while acknowledging the character's colors accurately. However, the Hollywood vet longs to return to his natural gray shade, expressing his preference for this recognizable, classic look.
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