George Clooney publicly displays his growing grey hair at the Tonys nominees gathering, revealing his less-than-impressive hair dye makeover.
George Clooney's Silver Fox Streak Peeks Through at Tony Awards Event
Sixty-four-year-old George Clooney showed off his grey roots at the 78th Annual Tony Awards press event, hinting at the demise of his less-than-popular dye job. The actor, who attended the Meet The Nominees soirée at the Sofitel hotel in New York, sported a grey suit with a black shirt and a more natural-looking, side-parted hairstyle.
This appearance marks a shift from the dark brown hair Clooney dyed back in March for his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck. Clooney scored his first Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Play for this role. However, the alteration in his appearance has garnered more attention than his impressive nomination.
Critics have been quick to share their disapproval of Clooney's new look, with some commenting it makes him appear "20 years older" and some going as far as suggesting he's used a "full blown black sharpie" on his hair. Amal, Clooney's wife, reportedly finds the transformation amusing, while the couple's children find it entertaining as well.
In a lighter moment, Clooney joked about his new look during a portrait unveiling at the iconic Manhattan restaurant Sardi's last month. The portrait depicted Clooney with his signature salt-and-pepper coif, evoking a likeness that seemed more authentic than his current appearance.
Clooney's grey roots and controversial dye job didn't deter him from looking sharp at the event. He mingled with other guests, including Daniel Dae Kim, showcasing his ability to take criticism in stride. Despite his jest about the portrait's accurate representation of his hair, Clooney has admitted that he isn't a fan of the darker 'do. He even acknowledged its shortcomings in a conversation with Gayle King on an April episode of CBS Mornings.
The play, set in the McCarthy Era, stars Clooney as news anchor Murrow, who was portrayed in the 2005 film by David Strathairn. The stage show opened in previews in mid-March and officially premiered in early April, with its run set to continue through early June.
Clooney's competitors for the Best Lead Actor award include Louis McCartney, Daniel Day Kim, Cole Escola, Harry Lennix, and Jon Michael Hill. The Tony Awards will be presented on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall, with Wicked star and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo hosting the event.
Insight:
- George Clooney dyed his hair dark brown to better portray journalist Edward R. Murrow more accurately in the stage adaptation of "Good Night, and Good Luck".
- Clooney's family finds his new look amusing, while critics have expressed their disapproval of the change.
- The Tony Awards will recognize exceptional achievements in Broadway productions, with George Clooney being nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his role in Good Night, and Good Luck.
- Critics have shared their disapproval of George Clooney's new look, with some suggesting he used a "full blown black sharpie" on his hair, a stark contrast to his previous salt-and-pepper coif.
- George Clooney, at the 78th Annual Tony Awards press event, displayed his grey roots, hinting at the demise of his less-than-popular dye job, which he adopted for his role in Good Night, and Good Luck.
- Although George Clooney's grey roots and controversial dye job have garnered negative reviews from some critics, he managed to mingle with other guests, including Daniel Dae Kim, showcasing his ability to take criticism in stride.
- The Tony Awards, set to be presented on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall, will recognize exceptional achievements in Broadway productions, with George Clooney being nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his role in Good Night, and Good Luck.
- Amidst the flurry of news and reviews about George Clooney's appearance, the play Good Night, and Good Luck, in which he stars, continues its run through early June, with competitors like Daniel Dae Kim vying for the coveted Best Lead Actor award at the Tony Awards.
