Get ready for a wild ride as we uncover the unexpected truth behind George Clooney's epic night out!
The Cool, Calm, and Collected Clooney?
George Clooney, the epitome of a composed family man, has a side to him that might surprise you. In a recent interview with Esquire, he revealed a side rarely seen by the public. After losing the award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tonys, Clooney decided to let loose and get "barely-walking drunk" for the first time in years.
The Night That Changed Everything
Clooney had been abstaining from alcohol for six months while starring in the critically acclaimed play "Good Night, and Good Luck" on Broadway. He portrayed the iconic journalist Edward R. Murrow, a role that required discipline and focus. But after the Tony Awards, Clooney and his wife, Amal, attended the afterparty, and that's when things got interesting.
"I got blasted," Clooney recalled. "I came home with Amal, and I was just laughing. We were lying in bed the next day, and I realized I had made up for all those months of abstinence in one night. I was sick all day, but it was hysterical. I felt like a high schooler on a bender."
A Changing Relationship with Alcohol
Clooney has always enjoyed a drink, but he admitted that his relationship with alcohol has evolved over the years. "I've had periods where I wouldn't say it was a problem, but I'd get pretty toasty every night." He also opened up about his past experimentation with drugs, including cocaine and marijuana.
But here's where it gets controversial...
Clooney's Drug Experimentation
In the 1980s, Clooney tried his hand at cocaine, or as he called it, "blow." He shared, "I used to make jokes about doing too many drugs, but it was never a big issue for me." He even referenced an episode of the TV show "Taxi" where the characters were doing cocaine, highlighting the changing perception of the drug's addictive nature.
The Wizard of Oz Incident
Clooney also recalled a marijuana experience with friends while watching "The Wizard of Oz" about 15 years ago. "We were all [expletive]. We sat in silence for hours after the movie ended. It's just not my drug."
A Doting Father and Husband
Despite his past indulgences, Clooney is now a proud father to eight-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, and a devoted husband to human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. However, before settling down, Clooney admitted to drinking more frequently and even showed up drunk on set while filming "One Fine Day" with Michelle Pfeiffer in 1996.
"I woke up at 5 a.m. and thought I felt okay, but when I looked in the mirror, I realized I was still drunk," he reminisced. He got through the scene by spraying Listerine in his mouth, trying to mask the brewery-like smell.
And this is the part most people miss...
The Power of Vulnerability
Clooney's willingness to share these personal stories highlights his vulnerability and humanity. It's a reminder that even the coolest and most collected among us have their moments of indulgence and vulnerability. So, what do you think? Is Clooney's openness about his past a sign of strength or a cause for concern? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
