Hold on a minute folks because George Clooney just debuted a brand new look and it is kind of a big deal. The silver fox is no more well at least for now. George traded in his signature salt and pepper hair for a full-on brunette makeover. Why the change? Broadway baby! And guess what? His wife and kids are not exactly thrilled.
Brunette Clooney Alert: Actor Dyes His Hair Dark for Broadway Debut in 'Good Night and Good Luck'
George Clooney is taking on Broadway. He is starring in a play adaptation of his movie Good Night and Good Luck. And for this role he went for a pretty drastic hair transformation. He swapped out his distinguished silver locks for a younger-looking brown shade. The internet went into a bit of a frenzy when photos of Brunette George surfaced in New York City . He was rocking the new 'do with chinos a leathER jacket and shades looking every bit the movie star even with darker hair.
This is not just a random style choice. It is all for his role as legendary CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow in Good Night and Good Luck. The play is based on the movie he co-wrote directed and starred in back in 2005. In the film George played news producer Fred Friendly but for the Broadway version he is stepping into the lead role of Murrow. Previews are starting soon with the official opening set for April 3rd at the Winter Garden Theatre in NYC.
Amal and Kids "Hate" the New Look: Clooney Jokes About Family's Reaction to Hair Dye
So what does the Clooney clan think of this brunette George? Well according to George himself they are not fans. He joked that his wife Amal Clooney and their twins Alexander and Ella are not loving the hair change. He even told the New York Times last month that he expected his family to "hate it". He said "My wife is going to hate it because nothing makes you look older than when an older guy dyes his hair. My kids are going to just laugh at me nonstop."
During a recent outing with fans he signed playbills and even joked about feeling old maybe hinting at the effort to look younger for the stage role but the family feedback seems to be all in good humor. It sounds like the kids are teasing him and Amal is not convinced but George is committed to the role. Maybe they will come around once they see him on stage.
From Silver Fox to Brunette and Even Blonde? A Look Back at George Clooney's Hair Evolution
This brown hair might be a surprise to many who are used to George's Silver Fox look but if you go way back he has actually rocked darker hair before. Way way back. In his early career like in the 80s and 90s George was known for his dark locks. Think back to his days on Facts of Life or when he first became a heartthrob on ER. Jet black or deep brown hair was his thing back then.
Believe it or not he even went blonde once in 1998 . Platinum blonde. It was quite a departure from his usual style and pictures of blonde George are kind of rare now. By the early 2000s he settled into the silver-streaked look that became his signature. It is part of his distinguished charm now. So this brunette moment for Broadway is really just another chapter in the ever-evolving hair history of George Clooney.
Broadway Nerves and Channeling Edward R. Murrow: Clooney Steps Out of His Comfort Zone
Beyond the hair dye George is really diving into this Broadway role. He is playing Edward R. Murrow a legendary journalist who famously took on Senator Joseph McCarthy. To get into character George is even doing something he hasn't done in years: smoking. Murrow was known for his chain-smoking habit. Clooney told the New York Times he started smoking again for the role even though he goes outside so his kids don't see.
He admitted to Stephen Colbert that memorizing lines for the play has been "a nightmare". He joked that he is getting older and his memory is not what it used to be compared to his ER days when he could learn 12 pages of medical dialogue in a snap. Eleven monologues on Broadway is a different beast though and he is admittedly "terrified". Despite the nerves George feels this story about truth and facts is important right now. That is why he is taking on this challenge even with brown hair and stage fright and all.
George Clooney's Hair Through the Years: A Timeline of Looks
- Early Years: Jet black mullet in Facts of Life.
- ER Heartthrob: Cropped dark brown to black hair.
- 1998 Experiment: Platinum Blonde for a brief period.
- 2000s Onward: Signature silver fox salt-and-pepper hair.
- 2025 Broadway: Brunette again for Good Night and Good Luck.
Broadway Debut and Brunette Hair: George Clooney's New Chapter is Here
So there you have it George Clooney brunette again on Broadway and dealing with some good-natured ribbing from his family about his hair. It is all for his commitment to playing Edward R. Murrow in Good Night and Good Luck a play that seems very timely right now. Whether you love the brown hair or miss the silver one thing is clear George Clooney is always up for a transformation both in his roles and maybe even his hairstyles. Broadway George is officially happening and we are here for it!