Just 13 Hilarious Photos of George Clooney and Brad Pitt's Friendship Over the Years

Mar. 15, 2025

George Clooney and Brad Pitt.Photo:Ernesto Ruscio/Getty

Ernesto Ruscio/Getty

Brad PittandGeorge Clooneyfirst got wind of each other when they both auditioned forThelma and Louiseback in the ’90s. And while the former wound up snagging the iconic role as J.D., the two would manage to forge a formidable friendship in the years that followed.Not only are Pitt and Clooney one of Hollywood’s tightest pairs, but they’re also great collaborators having worked on several projects together, most notably, theOcean’sfranchise.“We’ve been friends for a long time,” Clooney toldGQin a recent joint interview. “And it’s fun because we also check in on each other every once in a while, which is an important part of this. Things get complicated in life and you always have to make sure everybody’s okay.“Pitt also agreed, revealing that theHail Caesaractor is a great sounding board for him. “I’ll call George on numerous occasions when things get bumpy,” he said.As for working together, Clooneyjokingly told PEOPLE, “There’s nothing good about it. It’s all a disaster,” before adding, “It’s fun to work with people you know.“Below, check out some of Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s hilarious friendship moments.

Brad PittandGeorge Clooneyfirst got wind of each other when they both auditioned forThelma and Louiseback in the ’90s. And while the former wound up snagging the iconic role as J.D., the two would manage to forge a formidable friendship in the years that followed.

Not only are Pitt and Clooney one of Hollywood’s tightest pairs, but they’re also great collaborators having worked on several projects together, most notably, theOcean’sfranchise.

“We’ve been friends for a long time,” Clooney toldGQin a recent joint interview. “And it’s fun because we also check in on each other every once in a while, which is an important part of this. Things get complicated in life and you always have to make sure everybody’s okay.”

Pitt also agreed, revealing that theHail Caesaractor is a great sounding board for him. “I’ll call George on numerous occasions when things get bumpy,” he said.

As for working together, Clooneyjokingly told PEOPLE, “There’s nothing good about it. It’s all a disaster,” before adding, “It’s fun to work with people you know.”

Below, check out some of Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s hilarious friendship moments.

01of 13Bunch of JokestersMatt Damon, Brad Pitt and George Clooney.Dave Benett/GettyClooney might be known to be the joker of the two, but Pitt’s goofier side was on full display as he and Matt Damon made silly faces during a photo call forOcean’s Elevenback in 2001.

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Bunch of Jokesters

Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and George Clooney.Dave Benett/Getty

Dave Benett/Getty

Clooney might be known to be the joker of the two, but Pitt’s goofier side was on full display as he and Matt Damon made silly faces during a photo call forOcean’s Elevenback in 2001.

02of 13Deep CutsBrad Pitt and George Clooney.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicSuffice it to say, whatever “Brad Pitt” story Clooney was telling, the subject was clearly embarrassed. The two wore matching ensembles while attending theOcean’s ThirteenHandprint and Footprint Ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood in 2007.

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Deep Cuts

Brad Pitt and George Clooney.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Suffice it to say, whatever “Brad Pitt” story Clooney was telling, the subject was clearly embarrassed. The two wore matching ensembles while attending theOcean’s ThirteenHandprint and Footprint Ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood in 2007.

03of 13Star PowerGeorge Clooney and Brad Pitt in 2007.GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/GettyWhat do you get the guy who has everything? Clearly, your autograph on his custom suit.

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Star Power

George Clooney and Brad Pitt in 2007.GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty

GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty

What do you get the guy who has everything? Clearly, your autograph on his custom suit.

04of 13Candid MomentsVALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyWhatever the joke was, we want in. Pitt, Clooney and Damon were pictured sharing a good laugh while on the red carpet at the 60th Cannes Film Festival in 2007.

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Candid Moments

VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty

Whatever the joke was, we want in. Pitt, Clooney and Damon were pictured sharing a good laugh while on the red carpet at the 60th Cannes Film Festival in 2007.

05of 13A Star Is BornGeorge Clooney and Brad Pitt in 2008.ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/GettyClooney playfully caught his pal’s best angles while he was being interviewed during the 65th Venice International Film Festival in 2008.

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A Star Is Born

George Clooney and Brad Pitt in 2008.ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty

ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty

Clooney playfully caught his pal’s best angles while he was being interviewed during the 65th Venice International Film Festival in 2008.

06of 13Look Over ThereBrad Pitt and George Clooney in 2008.ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/GettyIs the friendship even real if you and your bestie aren’t people-watching (with running commentary) at events?

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Look Over There

Brad Pitt and George Clooney in 2008.ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty

Is the friendship even real if you and your bestie aren’t people-watching (with running commentary) at events?

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A Casual Boat Ride

Brad Pitt and George Clooney.George Pimentel/WireImage

George Pimentel/WireImage

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Saying Hello

Brad Pitt and George Clooney.Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Kevin Mazur/WireImage

09of 13Well WishesBrad Pitt and George Clooney in 2012.Kevin Winter/GettyTheFight Clubactor gave his friend a proud embrace after Clooney won a best actor trophy at the 2012 Critics Choice Movie Award for his role inThe Descendants.

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Well Wishes

Brad Pitt and George Clooney in 2012.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

TheFight Clubactor gave his friend a proud embrace after Clooney won a best actor trophy at the 2012 Critics Choice Movie Award for his role inThe Descendants.

10of 13Still the OneGeorge Clooney and Brad Pitt in 2023.James Devaney/GCOver the course of their decades-long friendship, George Clooney and Brad Pitt have been in several projects together — the threeOceansfilms,Burn After ReadingandIf— andthey still like hanging in their down time. The two were seen chatting and laughing in-between scenes of the new filmWolfs.

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Still the One

George Clooney and Brad Pitt in 2023.James Devaney/GC

James Devaney/GC

Over the course of their decades-long friendship, George Clooney and Brad Pitt have been in several projects together — the threeOceansfilms,Burn After ReadingandIf— andthey still like hanging in their down time. The two were seen chatting and laughing in-between scenes of the new filmWolfs.

11of 13Men at WorkGeorge Clooney and Brad Pitt in 2023.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesAnd for as long as they have been acting, they know a quick look over the script before filming never hurt anyone.

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Men at Work

George Clooney and Brad Pitt in 2023.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

And for as long as they have been acting, they know a quick look over the script before filming never hurt anyone.

12of 13Still at ItBrad Pitt and George Clooney in 2024.Vittorio Zunino Celotto/GettyEvidently, Clooney never gets tired of trolling his friend …

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Still at It

Brad Pitt and George Clooney in 2024.Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty

Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty

Evidently, Clooney never gets tired of trolling his friend …

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Happy to Be Here

Brad Pitt and George Clooney in 2024.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

source: people.com