George Clooney Jokes About Richard Gere in Armani Tribute

SANTA MONICA, CA − During the second annualWWD Style Awards, brevity was popular. So much so that a boldGeorge ClooneyLet out a particular four-letter word while joking about another actor.

The 64-year-old performer, coming directly from a previous engagement atthe AFI Awards, kicked off the eventJanuary 9, by accepting the red carpet visionary award in honor of the late Giorgio Armani, whose designs Clooney has frequently worn – particularly on his wedding day. The Italian fashion house’s founderdied in September.

It’s a strange statement to make: He was 91 years old, and he passed away much too early. He recently celebrated 50 years in the field,” Clooney said. “I would say that if anyone should be speaking about Giorgio, it should probably beRichard GereI believe the two helped each other gain recognition.

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But since he couldn’t make it, and you know? F— him,” Clooney quipped, prompting loud laughter in the ballroom. The celebrity then quickly took it back, possibly to avoid a potential viral moment. “And that’s the only thing that will come out of this whole night. I actually do love him.Demi [Moore]Stay with me on this one.

Moore, recognized as a style icon, was sitting at one of the tables in front of Clooney.

I’m only taking this on behalf of [Armani’s] family, his colleagues, and his friends,” Clooney added. “And all I can say is I hope he’s here to witness this, but perhaps he’s watching from somewhere.

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Cameron Diaz and Mindy Kaling praise the stylists and makeup artists who help them look fabulous on the red carpet.

The evening’s attendees seemed to value the brevity of a 90-minute ceremony that took place on the first day of an extended weekend for Hollywood leading up tothe Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 11.

The most extended speeches from the11 award recipients – which included Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson and Hailey Bieber– surprisingly only lasted a few minutes, and the shortest speech of the night was delivered by none other thanKourtney Kardashian Barker(under 20 seconds). The reality television personality, who established the vitamin and supplement brand Lemme, claimed the award for wellness entrepreneur of the year.

The recipients’ brevity, nevertheless, might have resulted from unpreparedness: “I was informed there were no speeches tonight… so I’ll make it very brief and straightforward,” Bieber mentioned while receiving the style innovator award.

The WWD Style Awards mainly recognized the individuals working behind the scenes in Hollywood who bring magic to top-tier celebrities: stylists Erin Walsh and Jason Bolden, makeup artist Gucci Westman, hairstylist Adir Abergel, and facialist Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine. These artists had their supporters by their side.Cameron Diaz, Emily Blunt, Mindy Kaling,Kristen Stewart and Tyriq Withers.

Demi Moore expresses regret over not capturing a picture of her dog Pilaf withGeorge Clooney

Fashion icon Demi Moore spoke passionately about fashion as “a way to express [herself], to share stories differently.” However, she also humorously mentioned her less stylish moments that aren’t usually seen in photos.

As [stylist] Brad [Goreski] can attest, if left to my own devices, I dress like a 12-year-old boy,The Substanceactress said. She then acknowledged someone else who is almost always by her side:her tiny chihuahua.

I apologize for not bringing Pilaf tonight. I was told I had missed the opportunity to take a photo with her and George,” Moore said to the audience. “We’re currently working on a book that features Pilaf and her co-stars.

Changing to a more sincere tone, she shared her desire for self-acceptance in the upcoming year.

My 2026 [wish] is to keep embracing ourselves as we are. There’s no need to be different,” Moore stated. “The most wonderful aspect of who we are is simply being our distinct, imperfect selves.

Hairstylist Adir Abergel jokes that he nearly made Kristen Stewart’s hair fall out

Kristen Stewart, positioned between her hair stylist Abergel andher wife Dylan Meyerwas featured in a pre-recorded video expressing her affection for someone who is “like a brother and sister and a best friend.”

Abergel returned the favor by referring to Stewart – who has recently launched her directorial first film “The Chronology of Water- a “fearless artist” who isn’t hesitant to be almost bald.

Thank you very much for understanding me so profoundly as a person, whether we’re cutting your hair one day, bleaching your roots before a premiere, or snipping into your hair with kitchen scissors to the extent that people shout at me, ‘Listen! Why are you making her bald? What’s going on here?’ ” he said. “This is the kind of collaborator you are in my life. You are an incredibly bold artist and a legend.

This profession, which began with Abergel working behind a salon chair at 16, has “provided me with my ideal life.”

“In a world that frequently enforces standards and traditions, I am motivated every day by individuals who have the courage to be unique, who celebrate their individuality and let their personal fashion tell their tales,” Abergel stated.

This piece was first published on USA TODAY:George Clooney humorously references Richard Gere in a nod to Giorgio Armani