Reporter Gets Disapproving Nod From George Clooney For Asking Relationship Question

First Published: September 9, 2011 8:39 PM EDT Credit: WireImage

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption George Clooney receives the Silver Medallion at the 38th Telluride Film Festival in Telluride, Colorado, on September 3, 2011 Note to journalists: Don’t ask George Clooney about his love life.

When a People magazine reporter asked Clooney at the Toronto Film Festival, at a panel to promote the star’s new film, which he also directs — “The Ides of March” — which was harder – “directing or dating in the spotlight,” the Oscar winner scolded him like a kind school teacher.

“Well you know, it’s funny. I knew someone would do it. I’m a little disappointed it’s you,” Clooney said.

“Everyone here is a little ashamed of you right now. Honestly,” Clooney added.

Still, George noted the reporter had something to be proud of.

“Listen, I think it’s tremendous you asked the question, go back and tell your editor you asked the question,” he said with a smile.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Clooney is currently involved with former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Stacy Keibler, while his ex-girlfriend, Elisabetta Canalis is a current contender in the competition.

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