George Clooney’s Style Evolution, From ’80s Newcomer to Hollywood Icon

When you think of George Clooney, the image of a silver fox wearing a tuxedo on a red carpet may come to mind.

But just like his romantic life, the “Midnight Sky” actor’s sense of style has gone through some changes over the years. Looking back at his early photo-ops, you’ll see leather jackets, long hair and a whole lot of denim.

In honor of his birthday, we’ve rounded up 51 photos that show Clooney’s style evolution, from ’80s newcomer to Hollywood icon.

1986

George Clooney at an Amnesty International 25th anniversary event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
George Clooney at an Amnesty International 25th anniversary event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

1988

Kelly Preston and Clooney at the ABC TV Affiliates Fall Launch at the Century Plaza Hotel.
Kelly Preston and Clooney at the ABC TV Affiliates Fall Launch at the Century Plaza Hotel.

1989

Clooney at a celebrity basketball game at Pepperdine University.
Clooney at a celebrity basketball game at Pepperdine University.

1989

Clooney at an event promoting his film "Red Surf."
Clooney at an event promoting his film "Red Surf."

1993

Clooney and Tracey Needham at the Latino Classical Repertory's first annual Benefit Gala at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.
Clooney and Tracey Needham at the Latino Classical Repertory's first annual Benefit Gala at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.

1994

Clooney at the first annual Eddie Van Halen Charity Golf Tournament Party.
Clooney at the first annual Eddie Van Halen Charity Golf Tournament Party.

1994

Anthony Edwards and Clooney at the NBC Sponsors Convention at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Anthony Edwards and Clooney at the NBC Sponsors Convention at Lincoln Center in New York City.

1994

Clooney and Kimberly Russell at the Hollywood Women's Press Club's 54th annual Golden Apple Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Clooney and Kimberly Russell at the Hollywood Women's Press Club's 54th annual Golden Apple Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

1995

Clooney and Celine Balitran in 1995.
Clooney and Celine Balitran in 1995.

1995

Clooney at the opening of Planet Hollywood Beverly Hills.
Clooney at the opening of Planet Hollywood Beverly Hills.

1995

Clooney at the "Tommy Boy" Los Angeles premiere.
Clooney at the "Tommy Boy" Los Angeles premiere.

1997

Clooney and Balitran at the "Batman & Robin" premiere.
Clooney and Balitran at the "Batman & Robin" premiere.

1998

Clooney at the third annual GQ Men of The Year Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Clooney at the third annual GQ Men of The Year Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

1998

Jennifer Lopez and Clooney at the New York premiere of "Out of Sight."
Jennifer Lopez and Clooney at the New York premiere of "Out of Sight."

1999

Clooney at the "Three Kings" premiere at Mann Village Theatre in Los Angeles.
Clooney at the "Three Kings" premiere at Mann Village Theatre in Los Angeles.

2000

Clooney at the premiere of "The Perfect Storm" in Birmingham, England.
Clooney at the premiere of "The Perfect Storm" in Birmingham, England.

2003

Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones during a photo session at the 60th Venice Film Festival.
Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones during a photo session at the 60th Venice Film Festival.

2003

Clooney at a photo call for "Solaris" in Madrid.
Clooney at a photo call for "Solaris" in Madrid.

2004

Clooney and Hank Azaria at an event for the short film "Nobody's Perfect" in Los Angeles.
Clooney and Hank Azaria at an event for the short film "Nobody's Perfect" in Los Angeles.

2004

Clooney and Lisa Snowdon at the Warner Bros. premiere of "Ocean's Twelve" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Clooney and Lisa Snowdon at the Warner Bros. premiere of "Ocean's Twelve" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

2005

Clooney at a photo call for "Good Night, and Good Luck" at the Venice Film Festival.
Clooney at a photo call for "Good Night, and Good Luck" at the Venice Film Festival.

2005

Clooney at the premiere of "Syriana" at the Loews Lincoln Center theatre in New York City.
Clooney at the premiere of "Syriana" at the Loews Lincoln Center theatre in New York City.

2006

Clooney at the 78th annual Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Clooney at the 78th annual Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

2006

Clooney at the Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
Clooney at the Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

2007

Clooney at the "Ocean's Thirteen" Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Clooney at the "Ocean's Thirteen" Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

2007

Clooney at the "Ocean's Thirteen" handprint and footprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Clooney at the "Ocean's Thirteen" handprint and footprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

2008

Clooney at the 13th annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
Clooney at the 13th annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

2008

Clooney at the photo call for "Burn After Reading" during the 65th Venice Film Festival.
Clooney at the photo call for "Burn After Reading" during the 65th Venice Film Festival.

2009

Clooney at the "Up In The Air" photo call during the fourth Rome International Film Festival at the Auditorium Parco della Musica.
Clooney at the "Up In The Air" photo call during the fourth Rome International Film Festival at the Auditorium Parco della Musica.

2009

Clooney at the opening gala premiere afterparty of "Fantastic Mr. Fox" during The Times BFI London Film Festival held at the Saatchi Gallery.
Clooney at the opening gala premiere afterparty of "Fantastic Mr. Fox" during The Times BFI London Film Festival held at the Saatchi Gallery.

2010

Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis at the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear.
Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis at the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear.

2011

Clooney at the "Ides of March" photo call during the 68th Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casinò.
Clooney at the "Ides of March" photo call during the 68th Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casinò.

2011

Clooney at the "Ides of March" photo call during the 55th BFI London Film Festival at the Odeon West End in London.
Clooney at the "Ides of March" photo call during the 55th BFI London Film Festival at the Odeon West End in London.

2012

Clooney at the Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House in London.
Clooney at the Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House in London.

2012

Clooney at the 2011 AFI Awards Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Clooney at the 2011 AFI Awards Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

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