Amal Clooney reportedly feels excluded from her husband George Clooney’s long-standing professional and personal friendship with actress Julia Roberts, according to a report published by Star.
The Bottom Line
- An insider told Star magazine that Amal feels left out of the 25-year bond between George Clooney and Julia Roberts.
- Reports claim Roberts acts as George’s Hollywood “work wife,” with both actors frequently consulting each other on career decisions.
- None of the individuals involved—Amal Clooney, George Clooney, or Julia Roberts—have publicly confirmed the alleged marital tension.
The Twenty-Five Year Bond
The reported friction centers on a relationship spanning more than two decades. George Clooney and Julia Roberts first appeared together on screen in 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven, a collaboration that blossomed into a deeply close friendship. According to a source cited by Star, the actors share a connection that exists largely outside of George’s marriage, with Roberts serving as his Hollywood work wife.
Starmagazine.com reported that the insider described this dynamic as a professional partnership where the two stars regularly turn to each other for career guidance. George reportedly consults Roberts on virtually all of his film-related moves. According to reports, Roberts likewise relies heavily on George for advice regarding her own projects, including her preparations to return to Broadway.
Family Ties and Past Collisions
Despite reports of exclusion, public records show warmth between Roberts and the Clooney family. While filming Ticket to Paradise in Australia, Roberts credited the Clooney family with saving her from complete loneliness and despair, as reported by source material. George also revealed previously that his children, twins Alexander and Ella, affectionately call Roberts “Aunt Juju.”
The relationship has also seen balancing acts between professional obligations and family time. In November 2025, George skipped a red-carpet event for Roberts’ film to instead attend a Broadway play with Amal, according to Yahoo. Earlier in 2025, George made his own Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, an experience that sources suggest influenced Roberts’ upcoming stage plans.
Public Appearances and Unconfirmed Claims
The reports of marital strain contrast with recent joint appearances by George and Amal.
When asked about the secret to their relationship at the event, Amal stated, “If you choose the most incredible person, then it all goes well from there.” George joked in response that she was talking about herself before adding that they feel very lucky and happy to have found each other. Neither Amal Clooney, George Clooney, nor Julia Roberts has issued a public comment addressing the unconfirmed claims of friction.
