George Clooney

In this episode of Fresh Air, Tonya Mosley interviews George Clooney about his new film, Jay Kelly, where he plays a world-famous actor grappling with missed opportunities and family connections. Clooney discusses the film's themes of balancing work and family, the perils of fame, and the importance of having people in your life who offer honest feedback. He shares personal anecdotes about his own experiences with fame, his relationship with his father, and his decision to speak out on social and political issues. The conversation also delves into Clooney's Broadway adaptation of Good Night and Good Luck and his reflections on truth and accountability in media.