Toasts, kisses and laughs at George Clooney AFI gala
In this June 7, 2018 file photo, actor-director George Clooney accepts the 46th AFI Life Achievement Award in Los Angeles. The American Film Institute hosted a star-studded gala earlier this month to honor the Oscar-winner’s achievements as an actor, director and activist. TNT is airing the gala on Thursday at 10 p.m. Eastern and Pacific. Image: Invision/Chris Pizzello via AP
The American Film Institute hosted a star-studded gala earlier this month to honor the Oscar-winner’s achievements as an actor, director and activist. The evening kicked off with a video message from former President Barack Obama, and featured speeches from Julianna Margulies reflecting on their days together on “ER”, Bill Murray recounting pranks on the set of “Monuments Men” and Miley Cyrus performing a song from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
At the heart of the evening was family, with Clooney’s father introducing the actor and offering him a toast. Clooney shared some tender moments with his wife, Amal, who spoke about Clooney’s passion to help others.
Clooney appeared to tear up listening to his wife’s speech.
TNT airs the gala on Thursday at 10 p.m. Eastern and Pacific. CC
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