George Clooney has a simple strategy for being a star in the age of social media | CNN

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George Clooney has a surefire approach for staying out of hassle as a public determine within the age of social media: keep off of it.

In a profile for the Washington Post revealed on Friday, the Oscar-winning actor mentioned he manages to keep away from an excessive amount of publicity to at the moment’s 24/7 media cycle by not partaking on these platforms, which he acknowledges could be problematic “if I’ve three drinks at night time.”

He additionally shared, “I don’t assume you generally is a star and be that obtainable.”

It was half of a bigger dialog by which Clooney recognized how sure film stars that got here earlier than him like Gregory Peck and Paul Newman – each of whom had been associates of his earlier than they died – exemplified the way to carry oneself within the highlight.

“It doesn’t imply you’ll be able to’t be goofy and do silly issues, but it surely means rise up for the stuff you consider in, carry your self with a little bit little bit of dignity,” the “Ticket to Paradise” star mentioned. “And each of them had nice humor about themselves.”

Clooney, who’s being honored on the Kennedy Heart this month alongside Gladys Knight and U2, amongst others, is energetic in humanitarian efforts along with his pursuits as an actor, producer and director.

Ethan Hawke, who directed Clooney in a voice position as Newman on this yr’s HBO documentary “The Final Film Stars,” noticed that it’s no shock he’s getting such a prestigious honor. (CNN and HBO Max are each a part of the identical mum or dad firm, Warner Bros. Discovery.)

“It’s fascinating that he’s getting the Kennedy Heart Honors this yr as a result of Newman bought it too. They slot in a protracted line of actually accountable artists, individuals who make a contribution to American tradition and are civic leaders,” Hawke informed the Put up. “Whether or not you want George’s politics, or admire the place he offers his time and money, you must admire his willingness to guide, and his willingness to care.”

Steven Soderbergh, whose 1998 masterpiece “Out of Sight” starred Clooney reverse Jennifer Lopez, mentioned the actor is exclusive for not caring that his politics would possibly compromise the attain of his stardom.

“The default mode actually doesn’t lead you to a spot of fascinated about equity, or defending individuals who can’t defend themselves. It’s nice when individuals use that juice for these functions, however that’s not the best way the stream flows,” Soderbergh mentioned of Clooney’s efforts by way of his Clooney Basis for Justice alongside spouse Amal, a human rights legal professional.

“The stream flows within the course of self-orientation and being in a mode of extracting no matter you’ll be able to from this enterprise, and no matter you’ll be able to from the world at massive. … He’s one of many few individuals who punches upward. That’s uncommon.”

Clooney will likely be featured as a part of the Kennedy Heart Honors on December 28 at 8 p.m. on CBS.