
George Clooney is known for his charm, humour and self-deprecation, but even Hollywood's most composed leading man admits there is one career moment he never fully lived down: losing the breakout role in Thelma & Louise to Brad Pitt.
In a candid interview with The Times, Clooney revealed that he made it to the final audition for Ridley Scott's 1991 hit, only to watch the part and the stardom that followed slip into Pitt's hands.