George Clooney publicly defends actors Paul Dano, Owen Wilson, and Matthew Lillard, expressing his admiration and willingness to work with them, following recent harsh comments made by Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino criticized Dano as the 'weakest actor in SAG,' expressed dislike for Wilson, and said he 'doesn't care for Lillard.' Clooney, while accepting a best actor award at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, condemned Tarantino's cruelty, stating, 'We are living in a time of cruelty; we don’t need to add to it.' Clooney also criticized Tarantino's previous remarks about him, where Tarantino claimed Clooney was not a movie star. Clooney emphasized his love for acting and his gratitude for his roles, including working with director Noah Baumbach. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions within Hollywood, with Clooney advocating for kindness and respect among actors.