George Clooney Returns to Jimmy Kimmel Live for 20th Anniversary Taping in Hollywood
George Clooney was the picture of confidence when he arrived at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood for the 20th anniversary taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live on Friday.
The 61-year-old actor appeared on the first episode of the late-night show alongside rapper Snoop Dogg, NFL star Warren Sapp and musical guest Coldplay in 2003.
To mark his return, Clooney, who recently received a lifetime achievement award, rocked a sleek navy blue suit tailored for his 5-foot-11 physique.
In force: George Clooney was the picture of confidence when he arrived at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood for the 20th anniversary taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live on Friday.
He left his tie at home, and his graying hair and beard were neatly groomed for the shoot.
Clooney walked to the stage door in shiny leather dress shoes with a bodyguard and members of his entourage in tow.
Before going inside, the humble star took the time to sign a series of autographs for fans waiting backstage.
The first: The actor, 61, appeared on the first episode of the late-night show alongside rapper Snoop Dogg, NFL star Warren Sapp and musical guest Coldplay in 2003.
Sleek Suit: To mark his return, Clooney rocked a sleek navy suit that was impeccably tailored to fit his 5-foot-11 physique.
Clooney had stopped by Kimmel in 2003 to promote his movie Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, also starring Sam Rockwell and Julia Roberts.
Famously, Clooney poured vodka drinks for himself, Kimmel and Snoop Dogg as they sat next to each other in leather chairs.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind was released on December 31, 2002. The film, written by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind writer Charlie Kaufman, has a 79% rating on review aggregator. rotten tomatoes.
Leave the time at home: He left the tie at home, and his graying hair and beard suit his face. She walked in shiny black shoes
Humble: Before entering, the humble star took the time to sign a series of autographs for fans waiting backstage
Shortly after its release, the hollywood reporter panned Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night debut with one reviewer saying that it “began to look like outtakes from beer commercials, with guest after guest smiling and shaking hands and saying absolutely nothing important.”
Despite early negative reviews, Jimmy Kimmel Live has since won three Emmy Awards out of 35 nominations, according to the Emmys. website.
Clooney’s appearance at the event marked a rare day off from directing for the Up in the Air star.
Flashback: Clooney stopped by Kimmel in 2003 to promote his movie Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, also starring Sam Rockwell and Julia Roberts.
Health! Famously, Clooney poured vodka drinks for himself, Kimmel and Snoop Dogg as they sat next to each other in leather chairs.
The Ides of March director has a movie currently in post-production, and another of his projects is currently in development.
The Boys in the Boat is a ‘story set in the 1930s centering on the University of Washington rowing team, from its Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics’, according to the next movie. IMDb page.
The project currently in development, an untitled series based on the aforementioned Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, will star Justin Timberlake.
Project in development: The project currently in development, an untitled series based on the aforementioned Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, starring Justin Timberlake (L to R: Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell, Clooney)