Actor George Clooney has revealed that he is rethinking intimate on-screen roles, saying he plans to avoid kissing or romantic scenes with female co-stars following a candid conversation with his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.

According to a report by the New York Post, Clooney shared the decision during a recent interview with the Daily Mail, where he reflected on aging, career choices, and how his personal life has reshaped his approach to acting.

“I’ve been trying to go the route Paul Newman did – ‘Okay, well, I’m not kissing a girl anymore,’” Clooney, 64, said in the interview.

The Oscar-winning actor explained that the shift came after a discussion he had with Amal around the time he turned 60, prompting him to reassess how he wants to be perceived on screen as he grows older.

“When I turned 60, I had a conversation with my wife,” Clooney said. “I said, ‘Look, I can still play basketball with the boys. I play with 25-year-old guys. I can still hang, I’m in shape. But in 25 years, I’m 85 years old. It doesn’t matter how many granola bars you eat, that’s a real number.’”

The New York Post noted that Clooney appears to be drawing inspiration from late Hollywood icon Paul Newman, who intentionally moved away from romantic lead roles as he aged, choosing instead to take on parts that aligned with his stage of life.