After his first marriage to actress Talia Balsam ended, George Clooney quickly became one of Hollywood’s most celebrated bachelors. In a 1995 interview with Barbara Walters, Clooney reflected on his single life and shared that he had no intention of remarrying, citing the “failure” of his first marriage as a reason.
BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 11: George Clooney attends the ‘Hail, Caesar!’ press conference during the 66th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 11, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Nareyek/WireImage)
Clooney and Balsam were married in 1989 but separated in 1993 after four years. Known for guarding his personal life, Clooney frequently dismissed rumors of relationships, including those with Croatian model Monika Jaksic and actress Katie Holmes.
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22: George Clooney and Amal Clooney are seen on October 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
While many of his peers chose to settle down, Clooney enjoyed bachelorhood—until meeting his future wife, renowned lawyer Amal Clooney, which changed everything. The couple was photographed together in Los Angeles on October 22, 2015, signaling a new and exciting chapter in Clooney’s life.