George Clooney Blasts Quentin Tarantino Over Career Comments

George Clooney has voiced his displeasure over recent comments made by Quentin Tarantino regarding his status as a movie star. In an interview with GQ, Clooney expressed irritation at Tarantino's remarks, which questioned the success of his career and implied that he was not a significant figure in the film industry. Clooney, who starred alongside Tarantino in the 1996 vampire thriller "From Dusk Till Dawn," found these comments disrespectful.

Clooney, who has an extensive filmography including roles in the "Ocean’s 11" franchise, "The Perfect Storm," and "Gravity," countered Tarantino's assertions by emphasizing his experience working with notable directors and his ability to discern good scripts. Despite the criticism, Clooney acknowledged the changing landscape of Hollywood and the difficulty for new actors to achieve the same level of stardom that was possible in the past.

In the same GQ interview, Brad Pitt, who has a long-standing friendship with Clooney, found humor in the situation but also supported Clooney's stance. Pitt and Clooney discussed their collaborative work and shared experiences in the film industry, highlighting the importance of working with great directors and the lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful projects.