One was raising awareness about the Darfur genocide happening in Sudan.
In 2006, Clooney and Obama both attended a rally for Darfur.
Obama opened up to Entertainment Tonight (viaE!
Obama also said Clooney was careful about their friendship, not wanting to tarnish the politician’s reputation.
But he’s a good person."
In 2007, theoutletinterviewed George and he talked more about his admiration for Obama.
Obama didn’t ask George to stay away, though.
They stayed in touch after the Darfur rally and George continued to support him.
Their friendship extended beyond the sphere of politics too.
A photo from that day can be seen onFlickr.
After the game, Obama told a reporter, “Of course George and I won.
But we’re all winners because nobody got hurt” (viaThe New York Post).
“Rihanna and Morgan Freeman wax statuesjoined the duo for Thanksgiving 2012.
He and Michelle Obama also vacationed at George and Amal’s home in Italy, by Lake Como.
They don’t seem to run out of things to talk about.
They were laughing the entire time and taking pictures together” (viaE!
The insider remarked how Amal and Michelle seemed to enjoy themselves as well.
At that time she teased, “Clooney is my freebie.”
