George Clooney celebrated his 65th birthday on May 6, and no doubt ushered in the milestone day with his wife, Amal Clooney, and their twins, Ella and Alexander. The actor has reigned supreme as Hollywood's ultimate heartthrob since he first hit screens on the NBC show ER.
The star has undergone quite the transformation since the early 90s. George has rocked everything from a mullet and thick eyebrows, to being the ultimate silver fox, and also embracing freshly dyed dark locks for his newer roles. His sartorial agenda typically leans towards sleek, tailored suits when gracing the red carpet, to preppy polo shirts for his off-duty style.
George opened up about turning 65 and how he embraces ageing in an interview with CBS. "It’s aging or death. Those are the two options, right? I’m OK with it," he explained. "You know, I feel more grounded. Certainly, I’m less angry."
© NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesHe continued: "If you’re hanging on to any kind of vanity at 64 years old, you’re chasing your tail, man. It’s going to bite you. I am who I am. I look like what I look like. I’ll be all right."
Whilst George's devilishly handsome looks have aged like a fine wine, he does look different from his days in a white coat. In celebration of his birthday, we're taking a look back at his incredible transformation over the years.
© Getty Images80s heartthrob
George sported a curly mullet with bushy brows when he posed for a portrait in Los Angeles, California, in May 1985.
© NBCER
Anthony Edwards as Doctor Mark Greene, left, and George Clooney as Doctor Doug Ross during a scene from ER.
© Ron Galella Collection via GettyBeard look
George had a stubble beard during The Matrix Los Angeles Premiere at Manns Village Theater in 1999.
© Getty ImagesClean shaven
George Clooney wore a sleek suit and sported a clean shaven face during the 2005 Venice Film Festival.
© NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesSuave suit
George looked so smart in a tuxedo when he received the major award during the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
© Bruce Glikas/FilmMagicDyed hair
The actor dyed his hair from gray to dark brown for his role in Good Night and Good Luck on Broadway at The Winter Garden Theatre in 2025.
© AFP via Getty ImagesSilver Fox
George embraced his natural gray hair on the red carpet for the LA premiere of Amazon MGM Studios' The Boys in the boat at the Samuel Goldwyn theatre.
© Variety via Getty ImagesPresent day
George and Amal Clooney graced the 51st Chaplin Award Gala held at Alice Tully Hall in April 2026. George kept with his classic style in a sleek tuxedo.
