Hollywood icon George Clooney, celebrated globally for his acting, has a mischievous side that is finally coming to light. Known unofficially as Tinseltown's top prankster, Clooney recently confirmed his title by sharing the details of his most elaborate trick, which involved none other than a former US President.
The Presidential Prank Unveiled
During a candid chat on the popular "New Heights" podcast hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce, the 64-year-old actor was pressed about a long-circulating rumour. The story involved Clooney sending fake letters to fellow A-listers, purportedly from former American president Bill Clinton. Clooney happily confirmed the tale, revealing the prank's origins.
He explained that talk show host Jimmy Kimmel gave him a stack of official-looking stationery. This paper bore the Presidential seal and Bill Clinton's name. Armed with this, Clooney embarked on a mission to prank his peers. He would pick a movie that wasn't particularly well-received and write notes praising the actor's performance in it, signing off as Bill Clinton.
This wasn't a one-time joke. Clooney admitted to sending these deceptive notes to approximately 30 different actors. He is so confident in the prank's success that he believes some of those fake presidential letters are likely framed and hanging in the actors' homes to this day.
Meryl Streep's Mysterious Gift from 'Brad Pitt'
Clooney's prankster portfolio doesn't end with the White House. He recounted another hilarious stunt targeting the legendary Meryl Streep. It began when someone sent him a bulky book of dialect coaching CDs, featuring accents from Irish to French.
Seeing an opportunity, Clooney again turned to Jimmy Kimmel, who supplied him with stationery belonging to Brad Pitt. Using this, Clooney crafted a note to Streep, forging Pitt's signature. The note suggested that the accent coach had helped Pitt with his role in the film 'Troy' and that Streep might find it useful. He then mailed her the entire book of accents.
The prank lived on for years, leaving Streep utterly confused. "Like, four years later, I see her and I tell this story, and she's like, 'Oh my God, I was wondering why the f--- he's sending me [this book],'" Clooney recalled with laughter. He defended the long-running joke by noting that such antics are common among his friend group, stating, "We've done a lot of terrible things to each other."
The Master Prankster's Arsenal
George Clooney made it clear that these high-profile pranks were just the tip of the iceberg. He confessed to pulling such stunts "a lot" and indicated the Clinton letter caper was merely a starting point. His revelations paint a picture of a playful, behind-the-scenes culture among Hollywood's elite, where even the most respected figures engage in lighthearted deception.
While Clooney surely keeps the fun alive in Hollywood, the stories inevitably point a finger at his accomplice. It seems Jimmy Kimmel might need to reconsider his role as the chief supplier of prank ammunition to one of the industry's most notorious tricksters.
