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George Clooney and Bono can’t hold back smiles as they lead stars receiving Kennedy Center Honors at White House-Louise Griffin-Entertainment – Metro
George said: ‘To be mentioned in the same breath with the rest of these incredible artists is an honor.’
George Clooney and Bono couldn’t hold back their smiles (Picture: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
George Clooney and Bono made quite the pairing as they attended the White House as part of the Kennedy Center Honors.
President Joe Biden paid tribute to the five honourees – actor George, musician Bono, singer Gladys Knight, composer Tania Léon, and singer-songwriter Amy Grant, at a reception on Monday.
Both suited up, George and Bono, who are good pals, clearly couldn’t hold back their grins as they donned rainbow collars to mark them as honorees.
In one group photo, Bono proudly held George by the shoulders as they smiled together.
Clad in a stunning red ensemble, That’s What Friends are For hitmaker Gladys also looked over the moon to be honoured.
During the reception, each nominee was lauded, with pre-recorded videos featuring guest stars including Brad Pitt, who paid tribute to pal George.
Julia Roberts took to the stage in a dress emblazoned with pictures of her close friend, dubbing him a ‘Renaissance man,’ before Richard Kind, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon and, George’s father, Nick, appeared to shower him with praise.
George was over the moon (Picture: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
The actor was lauded at the reception (Picture: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
He posed alongside good friend Bono (Picture: REUTERS)
The President attended alongside First Lady, Dr Jill Biden (Picture: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
Also there to pay tribute to Gladys were stars including Ariana DeBose, Garth Brooks, and Patti LaBelle.
Sheryl Crow lauded Amy during her segment, while previous honouree Carmen de Lavallade introduced Tania’s part of the evening.
Finally, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder took to the stage to praise U2, along with director Sean, who had a lot to say about the band’s humanitarian efforts.
Incredibly, Sacha Baron Cohen also reprised his role as Borat to give a unique tribute to the band, including the character demanding: ‘Please remove your wretched album from my iPhone 6.’
Bono was clearly thrilled (Picture: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
Gladys looked sensational in a red ensemble (Picture: SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
The 2022 honourees are (Back Row L-R) Members of the Irish rock band U2, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and Bono, (Front Row L-R) US singer-songwriter Amy Grant, legendary US singer of soul, Gospel, R&B, and pop Gladys Knight, US actor George Clooney and Cuban-born American composer, conductor, and educator Tania Leon (Picture: EPA)
The reception comes after the honourees took to the red carpet, and a sweet moment between George and his wife Amal was captured.
Ever the doting husband, George helped Amal to fix her dress before she showed it off on the red carpet, stepping back from the spotlight as she shone.
Presented annually since 1978, The Kennedy Honors culminate each December in a gala celebrating five honourees.
The Ticket to Paradise actor said of the honor: ‘Growing up in a small town in Kentucky I could never have imagined that someday I’d be the one sitting in the balcony at the Kennedy Center Honors.
‘To be mentioned in the same breath with the rest of these incredible artists is an honor.
‘This is a genuinely exciting surprise for the whole Clooney family.’
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