Life takes unexpected turns, and for George Clooney, one of those turns means saying goodbye to his beloved motorcycle. The legendary actor has decided to retire his bike after a serious accident, and this time, it's not just his choice—it's also Amal Clooney's firm request. Let’s dive into what happened and why George's two-wheeled adventures are officially over.
George Clooney Opens Up About His Motorcycle Ban
During a candid conversation at a Catch-22 panel in New York City, the 57-year-old Hollywood icon shared the story behind his motorcycle hiatus. "I’m not allowed to ride motorcycles anymore," he admitted with a chuckle. "I got into a really bad accident. I was going 70 miles an hour on my bike and hit another vehicle. I got launched into the air. That’s it—I’m done with bikes." It's a scary thought, but clearly, George understands the importance of safety, especially now that he has a loving family waiting for him at home.
Not Just George: Producer Grant Heslov Joins the No-Bike Club
It’s not just George who’s off the bikes. His producing partner, Grant Heslov, is also banned from ever hopping on a motorcycle again. "Grant’s off too," George revealed. "We both had accidents, and our wives were like, 'You can never get on a bike again.'” This decision came after George's collision with a Mercedes in Costa Corallina, Italy. The impact was so severe that his helmet shattered the car's windshield. Thankfully, the other driver walked away unharmed, but the incident left a lasting impression on everyone involved.
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Amal Clooney, 41, was particularly upset about the accident. "While George is brushing it off as no big deal, Amal is furious," an insider exclusively told Closer Weekly. "She and his friends have been wanting him to get rid of that scooter for a while now. His mother even called to express her concerns, urging him to stop riding motorcycles altogether."
Amal Clooney Steps In: The Final Straw
Before this accident, Amal had already expressed her concerns about George’s motorcycle habit. Her worries were enough to convince the ER alum to sell his prized chopper. “Ever since George’s motorcycle accident, his wife, Amal, has told him he’s off two wheels for good,” the original eBay listing for George’s black 2017 Dressing Touring Ultra Limited FHLTK cycle read. The bike, which had only 25 miles on the odometer, eventually sold for a whopping $49,000, with the proceeds going to Homes for Our Troops, a charitable organization that builds homes for injured veterans.
The auction listing described the bike as "brand new," with George
