George Clooney’s legendary prank war with Brad Pitt is making headlines once again after footage surfaced online, showing Clooney candidly revealing details about their antics. Clooney discussed the roots of the George Clooney prank war during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, where he recounted both his own mischievous acts and Pitt’s responses in a series of escalating pranks.
Clooney and Pitt’s Prank Battles Come to Light
A resurfaced conversation from The Graham Norton Show highlighted Clooney’s playful yet tense rivalry with Brad Pitt, especially as both actors worked together on their well-known film projects. Clooney openly admitted to being both victim and perpetrator in this long-standing exchange, which lent new energy to stories about their camaraderie and competitiveness on set. He described how the two would constantly try to outwit one another:
“I’ve done some terrible things to Brad. Wait, Brad has done some terrible things to me. I don’t remember how.”
– George Clooney, Actor
The Origin of the On-Set Antics
Their mischievous saga dates back to their days filming “Oceans 11.” Clooney recalled devising creative ways to poke fun at Pitt, making the prank war a memorable aspect of their working relationship. He found amusement in practical jokes involving cars and license plates, underscoring how these gags became a recurring element between the two stars:
“We were doing Oceans 11; I think it was the first one, and I don’t remember what it was. One of my favourite things is to get those things that go around your license plate or a bumper sticker, because you never go to the back of your car and look, and put it on people’s cars because it’s funny, and they can ride around with some horrible and embarrassing bumper sticker. And I put a bumper sticker in the shape of a pot plant that said, ‘F*** cops’.”
– George Clooney, Actor
Intensifying Pranks and Unexpected Consequences
Clooney’s humor occasionally led to more serious real-world consequences, as he recounted Pitt’s run-in with law enforcement arising from one of the bumper sticker pranks. With authorities involved, the war of tricks between the actors reached new heights, and the dynamic between them grew more intense:
“There’s no way you don’t get pulled over. And he got pulled over. And it just kept going back and forth with that for a while.”
– George Clooney, Actor
Escalating the Rivalry: From Bumper Stickers to Fake Letters
After exhausting the possibilities of pranking Pitt’s car, Clooney decided to escalate the situation by using fictional correspondence. He created personalized stationery to forge amusing and confusing letters to other celebrities, in Pitt’s name. One particularly memorable prank involved Meryl Streep, as he described sending her a note pretending to be Pitt, referencing her upcoming role in “The Iron Lady” and suggesting a dialect coach:
“Then it was, I had stationery made up with his name, and then I would send letters to other actors from Brad Pitt. He also sent a letter to Meryl Streep under Pitt’s name. ‘And I sent it to her with a note from Brad that said, ‘I hear you’re going to be doing the Iron Lady soon; this guy helped me with my dialect in Troy. I thought maybe this would help.’ And I sent it to Meryl, and she was very confused,”
– George Clooney, Actor
A Prankster Unafraid of the Fallout
Despite the complications his stunts sometimes caused, Clooney appeared unconcerned about repercussions, hinting at ongoing schemes and expressing little fear, likely thanks to his wife’s legal background. In a tense and slightly boastful closing note, he acknowledged the risks involved and hinted at a prank so significant, it could land him in trouble:
“I sent letters to lots and lots of people from Brad. I’m doing one now that I can’t tell you about, but in a year you’re going to hear that I’ve been arrested. I’m not kidding, because I think I’ve crossed the line. Yeah, it’s exciting. I have a wife; she’s a barrister. I’ll be fine.”
– George Clooney, Actor
The Lasting Legacy of Clooney and Pitt’s Rivalry
The George Clooney prank war has become a legendary part of Hollywood lore, reflecting the playful, yet intense bond between two of the industry’s most iconic figures. With Clooney’s stories resurfacing, there’s renewed interest in the unpredictable lengths celebrities may go for a laugh—and anticipation for what prank might be unveiled next.
