George Clooney is looking all grown and sexy as he talks at a news conference in his position as a UN Messenger of Peace. The actor was at the United Nations headquarters, receiving his official appointment by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in New York. George’s proud parents were additionally at the event.

This guy’s been having a really great year–he’s got a gorgeous girlfriend, was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in “Michael Clayton” and now that. Come to think of it, though, I don’t think he’s had a poor year for

a faraway instance. Plus, he’s still got a full head of fabulous hair, the lucky bastard.

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Original post by Lisa Timmons