George Clooney: Hollywood's Hottest Bachelor Plays the Field

By Kiki Von Glinow Posted Jan 29th 2011 05:00PM

Although you'd never guess it, this silver fox who consistently tops 'Sexiest Man Alive' charts was given the nickname 'Frankenstein' by his childhood bullies. Now, the horrors of his middle school days long gone, George Clooney is one of the world's most eligible bachelors and is no stranger to scoring with Hollywood's equally hot actresses, models ... and waitresses.

George's fame-making role as a doctor on 'ER' definitely didn't hurt his heartthrob status, and in 1988, George moved in with actress and girlfriend Kelly Preston. Although their relationship didn't last more than a year, it did lead him to the love of his life -- a pig named Max. George had bought the pig for Kelly while they were dating and claimed full custody after the couple called it quits. Max kept Kelly's empty side of the bed warm, sleeping with George at night.

But it wasn't just the boys, George and Max, for long. In 1989 George eloped with actress Talia Balsam in Las Vegas. The newlyweds had dated briefly five years prior to their Vegas nuptials but George would later say that the couple rushed into marriage. And the rush didn't end well; in 1993 the two called it quits. George's four-year taste of married life was enough for Hollywood's leading man to make one more vow -- to never marry again.

George's next partner, Celine Balitran, came with a side order of leggy blonde. In 1996 George met the bombshell waitress while filming 'The Peacemaker' in Paris. Once George wrapped the movie, the law student wrapped her life in France and headed back to Hollywood with him. George called Celine his petite copine for three years before they split.

In 2007 George began dating cocktail waitress and former 'Fear Factor' contestant, Sarah Larson. The attractive couple (we would expect no less) was a staple stunner on the red carpet even when Sarah was sporting crutches along with her gown. The pair was struck by a car while riding their motorcycle in New Jersey. But just a year later, after the violent fender bender that should have brought the two closer together, George put one more beautiful fish back in the sea.

Although he purchased an Italian mansion in 2002, George didn't have to buy the affection of Italian model and actress Elisabetta Canalis, who is 18 years his junior. In the summer of 2009 the two took their relationship public when Elisabetta began accompanying the silver fox to his red carpet events. The couple remained on solid ground for more than a year as rumors of George finally being ready to give marriage a second go began to circulate. But in January 2011, George took to 'Piers Morgan Tonight' to announce that he plans never to marry again. Elisabetta was apparently clued in to this fact along with the rest of the world.

Although we don't see George going back on his vow to keep his bachelor days alive, it does seem like he has finally found his life partner in Elisabetta. But if not, we have a feeling George won't have a hard time finding the next equally beautiful Mrs. Clooney wannabe.

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Saturday 29 January

By Zero

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Wth? Why do people think Clooney is hot? Yuk!!
I thought he was gay too. When an overwhelming majority say somebody is gay, they're ALWAYS RIGHT! WHOA, ...

By Anonymous

Good luck with getting that majority vote, Zero. Until then, keep dreaming. LOL.

Sunday 30 January

I just thought he was openly gay, not that I care. Everybody must be speculating that when he can't overturn the rumors it must be true! Good for him if he is or isn't, makes no difference. I always thought of him as that gross doctor on ER turning stomachs and bedpans, lol. They're saying he should be happy but he isn't, so gay is a term meant for his lifestyle.

By teri

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Why do you always someone is gay if they are not married? He was married and maybe doesnt want to again. It sure beats cheating on your spouse or staying married and being miserable. Also its better than these morons who marry one after the one just to say they are married; and Christie Brinkley is not 60 shes 55.

By melaina

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omg can you imagine dealing with a man thats an actor and the ego involved? jeez I guess if your dream was to be a freaking dallas cowboys cheerleader full-time it may sound good. yuck! i doubt any woman's true life purpose was to deal with all his partner needs to put up with. Mostly pretending that he was some kind of really important person...

By Mika

Sure he's handsome, but there's more to life then looks... he's afraid to be alone but don't want the attachment. The guy has some self- conflicting issues.

By Just saying

Pesonally, I think he's losing his looks to age. When the money runs out, when his popularity ceases, and when he needs help putting on his socks...she will be gone and he will have his wish..to be alone the rest of his life.

By ANG

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ILL TELL U THIS MUCH GEORGE , IAM SURE YOU HAVE HAD SOME NICE TAIL OUT THERE , YOU GO MAN , MANY A HOT VIXEN OUT THERE , HOW ABOUT SENDING SOME THIS WAY

By Maren

Ah, gorgeous George.... and aging quite well I might say. Personally I think he's more handsome at mid-age than when he was as a youngster. If I ever had a 'one last dying wish' granted- it would be to have a date with this guy. Funniest of all, he attended the same St. Michael's Catholic Elementary school in Worthington where I lived. A midwestern, down to earth fox. Best of luck Geo.

By Nancy

this article is SO last year's news.

By Mike

Thank you, Rock Hudson...

By kittyfriskywhiskers

You women can have my share, as he does absolutely *nothing* for me, personally. Too prissy, too much ego, and an all-around player. No thanks. Give me a rugged, hot farmer with calloused hands and snug Wranglers/Levis, boots, and cap/cowboy hat. Nothing sexier than a country boy who's not afraid of a little hard work & getting his hands dirty. A sweaty farm guy and a haymow in the middle of the day? "Brown chicken, brown cow..." lol....

By Dee

I have never found George Clooney to be attractive. He's nothing but a player. He even admits he'll never get married and the reason you never see him with a woman his own age is because he needs to feed his ego and show the world he can still snatch a young woman. Let's face it. He's terrible marriage and dating material. He has issues. The only reason these women stay around is because he's George Clooney and he's rich.

By malt

Been saying it for years; Clooneys as queer as a 3 dollar bill

By MAGOOS

Every age needs its Romeos; we have ours in Mr. Clooney who dates these women because he can. It is his life, his choice so let him be. Age will eventually bring him into the Viagra period; lets wait and see what happens then if anyone still cares.

By tonyc

Anyone who doesn't know he's gay, needs to get thier head out of the sand.

By Brad

Don't think Clooney is gay, but it's pretty well known about Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

By LAURAJ

He's gay huh?

By Sic of the Hollywoods big shots

I do NOT find George handsome either. Sorry, but if the shoe fits he can wear it. HE IS NOT HANDSOME. He just has a TON OF MONEY and that along with his fame is what gets him the HOT CHICKS. BLAH.....George is not handsome at all. I can see why the kids called him Frankenstien all those years ago. I can see it!

By Carole

George is "Bi-sexual", of course he will not tell. One of these days, a cute little boy is going to tell on him!

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