George Clooney Ignores Julia Roberts: Focuses On Amal Amid Vicious Divorce Rumours

The familiar narrative of George Clooney, the perennial Hollywood charmer, suddenly feels fractured. For decades, his professional partnership with friend Julia Roberts has been one of the most bankable and publicly cherished relationships in cinema.

Yet, when Roberts celebrated the New York City premiere of her psychological thriller, After the Hunt, she walked the red carpet without her longtime friend and Ocean's Eleven co-star. Clooney was not merely too busy, however; he was allegedly choosing to focus entirely on his wife, Amal Clooney, stepping out for a conspicuous date night elsewhere amid a vicious new surge of divorce rumours.

This public display of marital solidarity comes at a critical time, right after whispers intensified over tensions within the Clooney marriage, stemming from a deeply candid—and apparently infuriating—confession the actor made about his drinking habits.

Superstar Roberts, celebrating a major career moment, had to settle for the glamorous support of others as the 64-year-old Oscar winner 'blew off' her big night to be seen escorting his 47-year-old human rights barrister wife to a Broadway performance.

George Clooney Prioritises Amal Amid Hollywood Snub

Rather than standing beside his professional partner, George was spotted by Straight Shuter leading Amal into the highly anticipated Broadway revival of the play Art, which stars James Corden, Bobby Cannavale, and Neil Patrick Harris.

The decision to skip a major Hollywood premiere, an unwritten obligation for friends of Roberts' stature, to take his wife to the theatre was interpreted by many as a clear, calculated move.

'He blew off a major Hollywood moment to be on a date with his wife,' one insider commented, observing the clear message sent by the outing. 'It was sweet—and very George.'

Sources confirmed that the pair spent the evening close, holding hands throughout the performance of Art. The source added that George 'looked thrilled just to be by her side' throughout the evening, indicating a deliberate and affectionate gesture aimed at dispelling the persistent claims that their marriage is on the rocks.

The couple's appearance was flawless, embodying the image of sophistication and glamour they have cultivated since their 2014 wedding. But behind the picture-perfect façade lies the source of the current crisis, which Amal is reportedly struggling to overlook.

The 'Firm Line' Amal Drew For George Clooney

The recent spate of separation rumours was dramatically fuelled by a prior admission George made about a sudden 'boozy relapse' following the 2025 Tony Awards in June. George had been rehearsing for the Broadway stage production of Good Night, and Good Luck and, upon completing the run, confessed to celebrating his abstinence with gusto.

In an interview with Esquire magazine, the actor spoke openly about ending the night in a state of extreme inebriation, joking to the publication that he had 'caught up for all his abstinence in one night' and that he'd been 'sick all day the next day'. He admitted to ending the celebratory evening 'like a high school drunk'.

While the story may have amused readers and presented George as an easy-going celebrity, sources close to the couple claim Amal was anything but entertained by the public boasting about his excessive drinking. In fact, the consequences were severe.

'Amal has drawn a firm line,' a source close to the couple exclusively shared. 'She's told George that his drinking isn't something she's prepared to overlook. She admired the effort he put into staying sober, but hearing him boast about getting "dumb drunk" really upset her.'

For Amal, who is known for her measured, high-profile career, such careless behaviour is reportedly seen as a dangerous 'slippery slope' back to old habits, posing a threat to the family's stability. The last thing the couple, who share twins Ella and Alexander, needs is for George's wild nights out to disrupt their carefully managed family life.

While the recent date night certainly signals the actor's willingness to make his wife his very public priority, the underlying tension over his 'boozy relapse' confession suggests the marriage remains at a precarious crossroads.