George Clooney On Facing Down Fabio, Those Gay Rumors & Donald Trump
hottest galleries
-
The Latest Star Sightings
Access the day’s hottest photos!
-
Isn’t It Bromantic? Hollywood’s Top 10 Bromances!
Find out which Hollywood bros will be friends ‘til the end…
-
Brad! Demi! Robert! Paris! Hot Shots Of The Stars In Shades
Check out the stars as they step out across the world in their favorite pair of sunglasses!
FIRST PUBLISHED: March 10, 2008 3:22 PM EDT
LAST UPDATED: March 10, 2008 3:32 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
George Clooney has admitted Fabio would likely come out victorious if the two engaged in a physical fracas.
Last fall, news broke that Clooney and Fabio had engaged in a war of words after the "Ocean’s Thirteen" star thought the model’s friends were taking pictures of him and his girlfriend, Sarah Larson, during dinner at a LA restaurant. Following the incident, Fabio said publicly he could beat up Clooney.
And now, in a new interview with Esquire magazine’s April edition, Clooney said, had their verbal fight turned into a physical one, he would have lost.
"Yeah, that’s probably true. He's a big guy" George told Esquire. "There is a moment when you are actually in the argument and you're thinking, 'If I do get beaten down by Fabio, that will be far worse than the pain.’ I wouldn't shake that."
However, one thing Clooney said he could shake is being tagged gay to the third power.
When Esquire, who took Clooney on a tour across the Internet, told the actor about a Web site dubbing him "gay, gay, gay," Clooney said that was too much.
"No," he laughed. "I’m gay, gay. The third gay – that was pushing it."
Clooney also took on being labeled "short" by Donald Trump.
"I saw Donald Trump on Larry King and he was saying, 'Clooney is a very short guy. I mean he's a tiny guy,’" Clooney recounted. "I've met Donald Trump once, and I was sitting at a table. He came over, shook my hand, and walked away. I guess I looked about three-foot-five sitting at that table."
Copyright 2009 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Keep your Access to everything in Hollywood! Breaking news and personal commentary from Nancy, Billy, Tony, Shaun, Maria & all of our producers! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter now!
-
Taylor Swift performs onstage at the ‘We’re All For The Hall’ benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame at the Sommet Center on October 13, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee
-
Disney’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
-
Miley Cyrus arrives for Disney’s 2nd Annual Concert For Hope at the Nokia Theatre on October 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
-
Ojani Noa and Jennifer Lopez in 1997
-
The Kardashians Dazzle At Lamar Odom’s Rich Soil Fashion Line Launch Party
-
Jim Carrey looks eerie for his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’
-
Brad Pitt and Oprah Winfrey, both White House visitors
-
Director Wes Anderson smiles on the red carpet at the premiere of his film ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ at the AFI Fest 2009 in Hollywood on October 30, 2009
-
Hugh Jackman attends the American Theatre Wing’s 2009 Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 1, 2009 in New York City
-
Adam Lambert arrives at the 11th Annual Young Hollywood Awards on June 7, 2009 in Santa Monica, California
related videos
-
Access Oscar Red Carpet: George Clooney!
George Clooney on the Oscar red carpet! George Clooney was nominated for Actor in a Leading Role for his heartfelt performance in Michael Clayton. He discusses his romantic Valentines Day with girlfriend Sarah Larson and why he knows he wil
-
Oscar Luncheon: George Clooney
Best actor nominee George Clooney sits down with Nancy O'Dell and talks about his recent trip to Africa and support for democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama.
-
George Clooney Goes ‘Up In The Air’ With ‘Goats’ At 2009 Toronto Film Festival
At the 2009 Toronto Film Festival, George and director Jason Reitman explain the funny tale about how Jason sold George on starring in “Up In the Air.” Plus, at the “Men Who Stare At Goats” premiere, George answers questions with rapid-fire style.
-
Preview: George Clooney’s ‘Up In The Air’
Check out this clip from George Clooney’s new film, “Up In The Air,” where his character Ryan Bingham meets the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams (Vera Farmiga). Let the flirtation begin! “Up In The Air” hits theaters November 2009.
-
Trailer: George Clooney Flies ‘Up In The Air’
George Clooney is a corporate downsizing expert whose life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching 10 million frequent flyer miles and just after he’s met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams. Also starring Vera Farmiga.
-
MovieMantz Reviews: The Best Of The Toronto Film Festival (September 25, 2009)
Scott “Movie” Mantz traveled up to the Toronto Film Festival and now he shares his favorite picks. Did George Clooney score with both “Up In the Air” and “The Men Who Stare At Goats”? Plus, which actress-turned-director has a hit on her hands?
-
2009 Toronto Film Festival: Matt Damon’s ‘The Informant’ Premiere
Matt Damon talks about gaining 30 pounds for his role in “The Informant” and reveals the advice Robert De Niro gave him about gaining weight for a role. Plus, has George Clooney done anything to get him back for the boyfriend joke?
-
Matt Damon: ‘It Was Shockingly Easy’ To Gain 30 Pounds For ‘The Informant’
Matt Damon talks about his new movie, “The Informant,” and how he gained 30 pounds for the role. Plus, Matt responds to Internet reports about his demise and sets the record straight on the rumors that he and George Clooney are gay.
-
2009 Toronto Film Festival: Top Five Movies To See
Scott “Movie” Mantz and Hollywood.com’s Paul Dergarabedian run down the top five movies to check out at the Toronto Film Festival including Matt Damon in “The Informant” and George Clooney in “The Men Who Stare at Goats.”
-
5th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards
Sara Ramirez, Sam Trammell and Jason Schwartzman hit the red carpet at the 5th Annual GLSEN Respects Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel in LA where they talk about how much needs to done for social acceptance of all people regardless of sexual orientation.
related galleries
The Always Dapper Gentleman George Clooney
Check out our pictures of gorgeous George Clooney from over the years!Isn’t It Bromantic? Hollywood’s Top 10 Bromances!
Find out which Hollywood bros will be friends ‘til the end…
Back To School: Access’ Top 10 TV Campus Classics
In honor of all the students heading back to classroom, AccessHollywood.com is counting down the Top 10 TV school classics!
What Do You Think?
Sharon Osbourne said Susan Boyle looks like she got hit with an ‘ugly stick.’ Who do you think is better looking?
