They accused him of being a bad actor. George Clooney decided to respond.

The star of such acclaimed films as "The Ides of March," "Gravity," and "The Descendants" has faced criticism for years about his acting skills. Recently, this criticism has intensified—though not so much from respected industry figures as from politicians incensed by his statements. In a recent interview, George Clooney made it clear that he's not bothered by the negative reviews about his abilities.

George Clooney is undoubtedly one of the most famous actors in the Dream Factory. Over the years, he has appeared in numerous high-profile productions, such as "The Ides of March," "The Descendants," "Good Night, and Good Luck," "The Thin Red Line," "Gravity," and the cult series "ER."

The Hollywood star, who has also enjoyed the status of a screen lover for decades, has won three Golden Globes, five awards at the Venice International Film Festival, and the most valuable trophy – an Oscar , which he received for his supporting role in the 2005 thriller "Syriana."

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Despite his fame and achievements, Clooney periodically faces accusations of his supposedly poor acting. Recently, the star has been criticized primarily by politicians, including Dmitry Medvedev, Vice-Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, who slammed the actor in response to an initiative by his foundation, The Clooney Foundation for Justice.

The organization recently announced that it is seeking to prosecute Russian propagandists operating in Europe who are calling for the continuation of the war beyond Poland's eastern border and the murder of Ukrainian citizens.

In a post published on the X website, Medvedev retaliated against Clooney, calling him "a certain mediocre actor." The star has also recently been criticized by US President Donald Trump, who called the Oscar winner a "second-tier star," and the son of his predecessor, Joe Biden. "A weak actor with limited expressiveness," Hunter Biden said, likely in retaliation for an open letter in which the star appealed to the former US leader not to seek reelection.

Speaking to Vanity Fair, the 64-year-old Clooney was asked how he feels about the snide comments about his talent. He assured her that they don't keep him up at night.

" So people say I'm constantly playing myself? I don't care. Not many guys my age can boast roles in comedies like 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' and then go on to do films like 'Michael Clayton' or 'Syriana.' If that means I'm playing myself, so be it. I really don't care. By the way, have you ever tried playing yourself? It's incredibly difficult," the star said.

Clooney, on the other hand, was definitely more offended by Quentin Tarantino's opinion of him in 2023. And it's hardly surprising – the director of "Pulp Fiction" knows cinema like few others. In an interview with Deadline, the legendary director revealed that, in his opinion, the actor cannot be classified as a "movie star."

"It's been a while since he drew crowds to the cinema. When was the last time this century he starred in a box office hit?" the two-time Oscar winner wondered.

Called to the board, Clooney responded a year later in an interview with GQ magazine.

"Quentin's been talking some nonsense about me lately, which has really annoyed me. He's been mentioning movies from this century—that's my whole damn career. So now I'm thinking, 'Okay, man, get lost,'" he stated emphatically.