Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 8, 2025 · Entertainment

George Clooney's Glamorous Return: Silver Fox Style at the 2025 Tony Awards!

George Clooney's return to silver fox status is nearly complete, several months after debuting a dye job that was widely mocked online

SILVER FOX ALERT: George Clooney Returns to His Distinguished Grey Self After a Brief, Hilarious Foray into Dark Brown Locks

The 63-year-old Hollywood heartthrob, known for his dashing good looks and silver fox status, has finally bid adieu to his ill-fated dark brown dye job. The actor's decision to temporarily ditch his signature salt-and-pepper locks for a darker hue left fans and critics alike scratching their heads in confusion.

However, it seems George Clooney has returned to his natural coloring, sporting his familiar grey hair at the Tony Awards on Sunday night. The actor, who is nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his role as legendary newsman Edward R. Murrow in "Good Night And Good Luck," looked every bit the silver fox in a sleek black tuxedo.

George dyed his famous salt and pepper locks dark brown back in March for his role in the Broadway adaptation of Good Night and Good Luck; pictured May

But what's truly captivating about George Clooney's latest appearance at the Tony Awards is not just his hair, but also his stunning wife Amal, 47. The human rights lawyer and mother of twins Ella and Alexander turned heads with her breathtaking white beaded dress, which perfectly complemented her radiant smile and effortlessly chic demeanor.

As for George's ill-fated dark brown dye job, it seems even he couldn't escape the ridicule that followed. During a recent interview on CBS Mornings, the actor candidly admitted to being aware of his hair's shortcomings, saying, "I know it's not good! I'm not used to it." Even his wife Amal didn't hold back, with friends revealing that she finds the new look 'funny' and their children even burst out laughing whenever they see him.

The actor, who has been gracing the silver screen for over three decades, took a moment to poke fun at himself, saying, "Honestly, nothing makes you look older than being 63 and dyeing your hair." The witty remark left everyone in stitches, especially considering his age-old charm still manages to turn heads.

He attended the show with his glamorous wife Amal by his wide

But what's truly remarkable about George Clooney is not just his enduring appeal but also his incredible talent. His Broadway show, "Good Night And Good Luck," which tells the story of Murrow's fight against Senator Joseph McCarthy, has earned him a Tony nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.

The play, based on George Clooney's 2005 film of the same name, also stars a talented ensemble cast, including Patricia Clarkson and Robert Downey Jr. The movie itself was a critical success, earning six Oscar nominations despite being shot in black-and-white.

As for the Tony Awards themselves, this year's nominees boast an impressive lineup of talent, with "Eureka Day" taking home the award for Best Revival of a Play. Other notable winners include "Yellow Face" for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play and "Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical" for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre.

While the temporary hair might not impressed many, his work in the play certainly did - he is nominated for the Tony for Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role In A Play

With his silver fox status firmly back on track, George Clooney is once again turning heads with his dashing good looks and undeniable charm. But it's not just about the hair – it's about the incredible talent, charisma, and dedication to his craft that has earned him a place in the hearts of fans worldwide.

Tony Awards 2025 Nominees:

Best Musical:

Amal looked glamorous in a white beaded dress paired with coordinating heels

  • Buena Vista Social Club
  • Dead Outlaw
  • Death Becomes Her
  • Maybe Happy Ending
  • Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Best Revival of a Play:

  • Eureka Day — Author: Jonathan Spector (WINNER)
  • Romeo + Juliet
  • Thornton Wilder's Our Town
  • Yellow Face — Author: David Henry Hwang

The couple have been married since 2014 and share eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander together

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play:

  • George Clooney — Good Night, And Good Luck (NOMINEE)
  • Cole Escola — Oh, Mary!
  • Jon Michael Hill — Purpose
  • Daniel Dae Kim — Yellow Face
  • Harry Lennix — Purpose
  • Louis McCartney — Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical:

Amal gave her husband a kiss on the red carpet

  • Darren Criss — Maybe Happy Ending (NOMINEE)
  • Andrew Durand — Dead Outlaw
  • Tom Francis — Sunset Blvd.
  • Jonathan Groff — Just In Time
  • James Monroe Iglehart — A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical
  • Jeremy Jordan — Floyd Collins

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play:

  • Laura Donnelly — The Hills Of California (NOMINEE)
  • Mia Farrow — The Roommate
  • LaTanya Richardson Jackson — Purpose
  • Sadie Sink — John Proctor Is The Villain
  • Sarah Snook — The Picture Of Dorian Gray (WINNER)

The human rights attorney worked a pair of Roger Vivier's I Love Vivier pumps

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical:

  • Megan Hilty — Death Becomes Her (NOMINEE)
  • Audra McDonald — Gypsy
  • Jasmine Amy Rogers — BOOP! The Musical
  • Nicole Scherzinger — Sunset Blvd.
  • Jennifer Simard — Death Becomes Her

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play:

She accessorized the look with a marble clutch

  • Tala Ashe — English (NOMINEE)
  • Jessica Hecht — Eureka Day
  • Marjan Neshat — English
  • Fina Strazza — John Proctor Is The Villain
  • Kara Young — Purpose (WINNER)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical:

  • Natalie Venetia Belcon — Buena Vista Social Club (WINNER)
  • Julia Knitel — Dead Outlaw
  • Gracie Lawrence — Just In Time
  • Justina Machado — Real Women Have Curves: The Musical
  • Joy Woods — Gypsy

'I know it's not good,' Clooney previously admitted of his hair in a chat with Gayle King

Best Direction of a Play:

  • Knud Adams — English (NOMINEE)
  • Sam Mendes — The Hills Of California
  • Sam Pinkleton — Oh, Mary!
  • Danya Taymor — John Proctor Is The Villain
  • Kip Williams — The Picture Of Dorian Gray

Best Book of a Musical:

The couple were preparing for an evening of celebrating the best of Broadway

  • Buena Vista Social Club — Marco Ramirez (NOMINEE)
  • Dead Outlaw — Itamar Moses
  • Death Becomes Her — Marco Pennette
  • Maybe Happy Ending — Will Aronson and Hue Park
  • Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical — David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts

They were shielded by an umbrella as they headed to Radio City Music Hall, where the awards show is being held

The couple sweetly held hands as they attended the big event

He also posed with Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda