George Clooney Reacts to Being Called an 'Up-and-Comer' in Tonys Monologue

George Clooney might be a Hollywood heavyweight, but he’s still a newcomer to Broadway — and 2025 Tony Award host Cynthia Erivo won’t let him forget it.
“What a season, what a lineup of shows being honored tonight: dramas, comedies, stunning musicals, originals and reimaginations of the highest order,” Erivo, 38, said in her opening monologue on Sunday, June 8. “Featuring first-time nominees like Cole Escola, Sadie Sink, Louis McCartney — and an up-and-c