1 of 5 | George Clooney is seen at Hotel Excelsior during the Venice International Film Festival on Wednesday. Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI | License Photo
Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker George Clooney missed several Venice International Film Festival events Wednesday because he was suffering from a sinus infection.
Clooney, 64, arrived in the Italian city Tuesday, but was unable to participate in a press conference the next day touting his new Netflix film, Jay Kelly.
“Unfortunately, George has a sinus infection and, under doctor’s orders, he has had to scale back his activities today,” Clooney’s representative told told People Wednesday.
According to to Deadline, Clooney’s co-stars Adam Sandler and Laura Dern covered for him, with Sandler explaining, “Even movie stars get sick,” and Dern noting Clooney was “devastated” he wouldn’t be able to attend.
Clooney also missed a cast and crew dinner celebrating the movie, which was directed by Noah Baumbach.
George Clooney, Cynthia Erivo walk the red carpet at Tony Awards
George Clooney (R) and his wife Amal Clooney arrive on the red carpet at the 78th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 8, 2025. Clooney is nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for “Good Night, and Good Luck.” Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo
