George Clooney has taken a break from Hollywood glitz to
visit a small sandwich cafe that helps homeless people in Edinburgh.
The 54-year-old actor drew a large crowd of onlookers and
reporters as he arrived Thursday in a chauffeur-driven car at the
establishment, which employs and feeds the homeless.
Clooney praised the project and told reporters: “I
like what they’re doing, I think it’s a very important cause. I think the idea
that we can all participate in everyone’s difficulties is really
important.”
Inside, the star handed over a five pound note – as well as
about $1,000 – to buy meals for the needy, and sampled a platter of sandwich
and a coffee himself.
He was invited to the cafe by its co-founder Josh
Littlejohn, who also set up the Scottish Business Awards, which the actor will
attend later Thursday.
Clooney was also due to meet a 32-year-old wedding planner
who won a competition to have lunch with the star at a secret location
Thursday.
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