George Clooney , 64, skipped a Venice Film Festival press junket after reportedly falling ill with a sinus infection. The actor stars in “Jay Kelly,” one of the festival’s most talked-about films, which premiered in Italy.

Before the official events began, Clooney skipped dinner with his castmates but quietly hosted an intimate gathering at Lake Como with his younger wife Amal , 47, who ended up stealing the spotlight.

Their romantic outing became the latest lightning rod for public debate after seemingly innocent photos of the couple enjoying their Italian retreat quickly spiraled into viral social media commentary.

The couple, who have been married since 2014 and often face scrutiny about their age-gap relationships, were photographed enjoying dinner with friends, as they celebrated o

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