Sara Foster Looks Back on Unforgettable Date with George Clooney
Imagine getting set up on a date with Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney. Most people would feel thrilled. Actress Sara Foster felt completely different. She recently shared her story about that awkward evening from thirty years ago.
The Unromantic Setup
Sara Foster laughed while telling this story on The World's First Podcast. She recalled the moment clearly. "I got set up with George Clooney, like, 30 years ago," she said. "It was such a blah."
Mutual friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber arranged the blind date. They thought Sara and George would make a good match. The four of them went out together for dinner.
Sara Foster was in her early twenties at that time. George Clooney was in his mid-forties. The age difference immediately struck her. "Oh, he is so old," she remembered thinking.
Why the Date Went Wrong
Several factors contributed to the awkward atmosphere. Sara had just ended a difficult relationship. She felt no desire for a new romance. George Clooney did not seem like a suitable partner to her.
"It was just such a hard no," she described. Looking back now, she called the entire experience "depressing."
The situation became more uncomfortable during dinner. Sara started crying while talking about her former boyfriend. That emotional moment destroyed any possibility for romance.
Sara believes George Clooney probably felt equally unenthusiastic. She joked about his likely reaction. "I also think it wasn't George being like, 'Oh, set me up with Sara Foster,'" she said. The idea probably came more from their friends than from him.
Looking Back with Humor
Sara Foster now shares this story with amusement. She discussed it recently with her sister Erin. Her sister pointed out that most people would feel excited about dating George Clooney.
Sara clearly represents an exception. Instead of feeling starstruck, she just wanted the evening to end quickly.
She emphasized that her comments carry no disrespect toward George Clooney. She described him as a "nice guy." The awkwardness resulted from circumstances rather than personal dislike.
Life After That Date
Both individuals moved forward with their lives after that forgettable night. George Clooney married human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. They became parents to twins.
Sara Foster entered a long-term relationship with former tennis professional Tommy Haas. They had two daughters together before separating in 2024.
This story from three decades ago now provides entertainment for fans. It shows that even Hollywood celebrities experience awkward social situations. Not every celebrity encounter becomes a fairy tale romance.
