George Clooney has spoken out on the challenges his children will face given his high profile alongside his wife, Amal Clooney.
George Clooney Speaks On The Difficulties His Children Will Face
He was so worried for his kids that he avoided any outlandish names for them, that would otherwise add extra scrutiny. When speaking to AARP, the actor went on to say: “I didn’t want, like, weird-ass names for our kids. They’re already going to have enough trouble. It’s hard being the son of somebody famous and successful.” However, he added that his age would help avoid any tragedies:
“I have an advantage because I’m so much older that by the time my son would feel competitive, I’ll literally be gumming bread.” And although he may be older than an average newcomer to parenting, George is still very much hands-on: “I do a lot of sewing the kids’ clothes. And my wife’s dress that tore a couple of times.” So where did George learn these skills? Well, he revealed how his upbringing shaped the man that he became today. He said:
“[I] didn’t have any money, and you have to learn how to repair things. If we were on an island and you had to pick somebody to help you survive, I would pick me. Ask all of my friends, and they would pick me, too. I can make a waterspout out of this and a pitcher out of that.”
However, having lots of skills can be counterproductive and lead to mischief as George later revealed how he is teaching his kids to tease Amal. He said: “Yesterday, I taught Alexander to take a piece of banana, chew it up and then spit it into a napkin. Then stand next to his mom, pretend to blow his nose into it and look down until Mama looks at it. Then eat it. It’s just outrageously fun.”
The close bond he has with his children has also helped him and Amal during the difficult lockdowns. He revealed: “Even in lockdown, I’ll write a letter and slip it on her desk, or she’ll write a letter and leave it under the pillow. “I’m a big believer in letters. I have letters from Paul Newman, Walter Cronkite, Gregory Peck. I have them framed. I put them in the house.”
It is good to see them both doing well. If you enjoyed reading this article, then make sure you check out our other features on the Daily Soap Dish.
