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George Clooney reveals the important life lesson he gave his 7-year-old son Alexander

"They love being here and we're having a really fun time," the actor said about their family trip.


Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
FEBRUARY 20, 2025 2:40 PM EST

George Clooney is a proud dad. The Hollywood star is known to be private about his personal life. However, he recently shared a glimpse at his family dynamic, as he shares 7-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, with his wife Amal Clooney.

The actor talked to Stephen Colbert during his latest interview on The Late Show, where he revealed an important lesson he shared with his son. George also referred to the valuable advice when mentioning the recent presidential election.

"There's people who agree and people who disagree, and most of us still like each other and we're all going to get through it," he explained. About the life lesson he shared with Alexander, the actor detailed: "I have a son who plays in chess tournaments, loves chess, he's seven years old."

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Amal Clooney and George Clooney

He continued, adding that he plays with "a lot of older kids and he's not winning all the time, as you can imagine." George explained that his son has experienced some defeats while playing, and he is teaching him the best way to manage the

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Amal Clooney and George Clooney are seen arriving ahead of the 80th Venice International Film Festival

 situation. 

"He gets upset and I said, 'Listen, you shake the guy's hand, you say good game and I'll get you next time.' You've got to live by those rules," the star said to his son.

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Amal Clooney, George Clooney

George and Amal are known for traveling around the world, and they spend quality time with their kids. They recently visited New York City, and the actor talked about their time in the city.

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Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend the DVF Awards 2023

"They love New York! Amal went to NYU, so she's been here many times," he said, joking that the kids "did not go to NYU. They're smart kids but not that [smart]." He continued, "I mean, come on, how do you not love this, it's New York City. They love being here and we're having a really fun time."

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