George Clooney is joking that he is still standing “barely” after the birthday surprise Amal Clooney planned for his 65th birthday. Speaking at the King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration at Royal Albert Hall in London, George said the surprise was so elaborate that turning 65 made it feel like a risky occasion.
Amal had arranged “a number of things” for him, including having friends dress up as waiters and surprise him, according to her comments to British Vogue. George laughed that it is “a dangerous thing to surprise someone when they turn 65 because you could drop,” adding that people need to be careful with birthday shocks at that age.
Amal’s birthday plan was full of surprises
Amal described the celebration as a carefully planned series of moments meant to catch her husband off guard. She said some of George’s friends, likely at a restaurant or catered event, were in on the joke and helped create the surprise.
The actor clearly appreciated the effort, but he used the moment to make light of his age. His comment that he was “still standing” but “barely” matched the kind of self-aware humor he has often used in public appearances.
A married couple with a familiar sense of humor
George and Amal, who married in 2014, also spoke warmly about their family life during the event. The couple are parents to twins Ella and George, and George answered a question about advice for their children with one of his usual jokes.
He suggested, “Don’t mix grain and grape,” a playful warning about not mixing beer and wine later in life. Amal responded with a more serious note, saying they want the twins to stay curious, ask questions, and challenge things that do not make sense to them.
George then teased that his wife gives “the elegant answer” while he gives “the important answer,” prompting Amal to add, “And ask your dad when it comes to drink.” The exchange showed the couple’s easy back-and-forth, even in a formal setting.
Life away from Hollywood
George also offered a glimpse into the family’s life in Provence, France, where they live on a farm. He said they are “very lucky” and explained that the setting gives the children a different kind of upbringing than Los Angeles.
He said the children are not constantly on their iPads and described farm life as a better environment for them. George, who grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, said he had disliked farm life as a child, but now sees its value for his children.
He also said he was worried about raising them in Los Angeles because of Hollywood culture and paparazzi attention. According to George, France matters because people there do not care much about fame, which helps keep the twins away from comparisons with other famous children.
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