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George Clooney’s stylish and suave demeanor has made him not just a ladies’ favorite but also an inspiration for many men to emulate his personality. The actor’s adaptability to doing commercial blockbusters and critically acclaimed films while also directing some memorable projects is well known.
An important part of George Clooney’s personal life is his love for automobiles. The Oscar winner is famous for possessing a number of luxury cars as well as having a special passion for various types of motorbikes and motorcycles.The Descendantsstar has been pictured driving around in many of his prized possessions. But Clooney’s penchant for speed almost proved fatal for the actor.
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George Clooney Was Once Involved In A Serious Motorcycle Crash
Hollywood starGeorge Clooney’slove for motorcycles and cars is well documented. But the actor almost lost his life once while indulging in his passion. While filming in Sardinia, Italy for his Hulu miniseriesCatch 22,Clooney decided to arrive on set on a motorcycle on a particular day. Unfortunately, he came into contact with a car speeding at 70 miles an hour from the opposite end which resulted in both vehicles crashing into each other. Miraculously, both Clooney and the other driver were unharmed but the incident made a huge dent in theSyrianaactor’s confidence. Recalling the incident later in a humorous vein, Clooney said,
“I was just waiting for the switch to turn off because I broke his windshield with my head, and I thought, ‘OK, well, that’s my neck’. That was a really fun time. I’ve learned that I really, actually, cannot fly. I learned that lesson really well,”
The accident shook George Clooney up so much that it made him decide to never ride a motorcycle again despite having riding experience of over 40 years. The actor said that he was grateful to be alive while stating that his wife Amal Clooney was also relieved that his motorcycle days were behind him.
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George Clooney Has An Enviable Car Collection
George Clooney’s love story with motorcycles may have ended after a near-fatal accident but the star’s affinity for luxury cars is still intact. Clooney is known to possess a unique collection of cars, some vintage and some modern, which are his pride and joy. Among the many models that he owns, two of them are also special to the star personally.
One unique vehicle in Clooney’s car collection is a 1959 C1 Corvette which actually belonged to his father who had originally bought it to impress his wife. Many years later, he gifted the car to his son. The Corvette still remains a favorite for George Clooney among his collection and the star has even been photographed driving it around town. On the opposite end of the spectrum, he received a spectacular modern Porsche 911 GT3 RS as a gift from his wifeAmal Clooneyon his 54th birthday which expectedly is also one of his most loved cars.
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Source:The Hollywood Reporter
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
