Let’s be honest—when you picture George Clooney, you probably imagine a suave tuxedo, not sports socks and knee braces.
But over the weekend, the 63-year-old Oscar winner traded red carpets for green grass as he joined the Broadway Softball League for a game in New York’s Central Park.
It should have been a fun and low-key outing. Clooney, after all, is in the city celebrating his Broadway directorial debut with Good Night, and Good Luck.
But leave it to social media to turn a friendly softball match into a fashion roast.
Clooney’s Choice of Sportswear Gets Social Media Buzzing
Photos from the day quickly surfaced online showing Clooney wearing a navy blue polo shirt, shorts, knee braces, white Adidas sneakers, long socks, a cap, and sunglasses.
But what really caught people’s attention wasn’t his game—it was the polo shirt and the fact he wore a watch while playing.
“Who wears a collared shirt to play softball? Seriously?!” one baffled fan posted.
Another chimed in, mocking the actor’s outfit, “A polo and a watch? Really?” And it didn’t stop there.
One harsh critic declared, “Nobody should be shocked that this snowflake showed up to play ball in a polo.”
So, while Clooney may have been catching pop flies, he was also catching a ton of side-eyes for his unconventional game-day getup.
Broadway Success Meets Some Classic Clooney Sass
Clooney’s current Broadway project, Good Night, and Good Luck, is based on his critically acclaimed 2005 film of the same name.
The original film, which he wrote, directed, and starred in, centered on legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow’s challenge to Senator Joseph McCarthy’s reckless accusations during the Red Scare.
The stage adaptation brings the same story to life in a new format—and Clooney, ever the perfectionist, is clearly committed to the role.
Perhaps a little too committed, according to fans.
The Hair Dye Job Heard Around the Internet
Back in March, Clooney surprised everyone when he swapped his signature salt-and-pepper hair for a deep, dark brown dye job to resemble Murrow more closely.
And let’s just say… it didn’t quite land the way he hoped.
Fans were quick to react—many not so kindly.
Some joked that it looked like he’d used a “black Sharpie” on his hair. Others said it aged him 20 years.
One fan even quipped, “Weird seeing George Clooney once had non-grey hair. I figured he popped out of the womb a silver fox!”
Even Clooney himself couldn’t pretend it was working.
During an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, he laughed about the reaction, admitting: “I know it’s not good!” Gayle didn’t hold back either, responding, “Oh, it’s not good! I’m not used to it.”
Clooney Keeps It Light Despite Criticism
The best part? Clooney’s not losing sleep over any of it.
He knows people are talking—whether it’s about his softball polo or his questionable hair dye—and he seems totally unfazed.
He joked that his wife Amal finds the whole thing amusing, and his kids get a kick out of his dyed hair, laughing at their dad’s new look.
“Honestly, nothing makes you look older than being 63 and dyeing your hair,” he quipped.
So while fans may be roasting him for looking like he dressed for brunch instead of baseball, Clooney’s taking it all in stride.
He’s still showing up, having fun, and letting the critics chatter while he plays ball and brings serious stories to the stage.