George Clooney and Amal reportedly face tension over his friendship with A-lister

Report claims George Clooney’s close friendship with Julia Roberts has caused tension in his marriage to Amal

George Clooney’s longstanding friendship with Julia Roberts has reportedly become a source of tension in his marriage to Amal Clooney, according to a new report from Star Magazine.

An unnamed insider told the publication that Amal has struggled with the close professional relationship between her husband and the Oscar-winning actress, claiming their friendship largely exists separately from his family life.

"When it comes to the special connection George and Julia have shared for more than 25 years, Amal just isn't part of it at all — and that's kind of sad," the source said.

Clooney, 65, married Amal, 48, in September 2014. The couple share nine-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander.

Roberts has previously spent time with the family, particularly during the filming of 2022's Ticket to Paradise, but the report claims her bond with Clooney remains particularly close.

The insider described Roberts as Clooney's Hollywood "work wife", alleging that the pair regularly exchange career advice.

"He consults Julia on virtually all of his Hollywood-related moves. Julia, likewise, leans heavily on George for help with her own projects, including her plans to make a big splash on Broadway next year," the source claimed.

Roberts is preparing to return to Broadway in Small Mouth Sounds, her first stage appearance there in two decades. Performances are scheduled to begin on February 10 2027, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, with opening night set for March 11.

The source also suggested that Clooney's experience starring in the Broadway adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck influenced Roberts' plans. He made his stage debut in the production in 2025, earning multiple Tony Award nominations.

However, Roberts has previously praised the Clooney family. Speaking to The Irish Times in September 2022, she said, "The Clooneys saved me from complete loneliness and despair."

Clooney also recalled that Roberts was "Aunt Juju" to his children, highlighting the friendship they shared during the film's production in Australia.

The latest claims about marital tension remain unconfirmed.