Actor George Clooney Chooses Balance Over $35 Million Roles

Actor George Clooney has hinted that he may be retiring.

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The 60-year-old appears to be more selective with the projects he’s undertaking.

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He also noted to “The Guardian” that there aren’t many interesting parts right now in the film industry that he’d like to take on.

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Clooney was recently offered $35 million to act in an airline ad – but he turned it down.

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That means, he turned down $35 million for one day of filming.

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Clooney passed on the opportunity because he didn’t agree with the company’s values, and didn’t want to lose sleep over his decision.

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Clooney can stand to lose that kind of money because his net worth is $500 million.

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However, that $35 million would have been double what he earned for starring in Ocean’s 11.

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Seemingly his focus is more on his family more than acting right now.

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