George Clooney explains why he and Amal have never argued
George Clooney says age, perspective and deep respect are the reasons he and wife Amal have managed to avoid arguments throughout their 11 years of marriage.
George Clooney has once again stood by his much-discussed claim that he and his wife Amal have never argued during their 11 years of marriage, and he insists there’s a simple reason why.
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Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, the 64-year-old actor explained that age and perspective made all the difference.
When an interviewer questioned how a long marriage could truly be conflict-free, Clooney pointed out that he was 52 when he got married.
“There’s a reason insurance rates are so high when you’re young,” he joked. “It’s aggression. I’m in a very different place in life — more secure, and far less interested in winning arguments.”
Clooney admitted that he had never planned to marry again or have children, but everything changed when he met Amal.
Now parents to eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander, he says listening matters more than proving a point. “Why get into an argument you’re not going to win anyway?” he added, laughing that pushing the subject might “get him in trouble” with his wife.
He also shared a moment that cemented his willingness to listen: a serious motorcycle accident in 2019. After the crash, Amal told him she thought his riding days were over, and he agreed without protest.
“Fair enough,” he recalled, comparing it to how he once encouraged Amal to quit smoking. “You miss it, but you’re glad you stopped.”
The actor has been repeating the claim for several years, even facing playful challenges from fans and celebrities alike, but Clooney remains unfazed. “I met an incredible woman who stands for everything I believe in,” he said. “I can’t believe how lucky I am. So what exactly would I argue about?”