New York, Oct. 5 -- American actor-filmmaker George Clooney shared candid reflections on family, fame and the unpredictable nature of success during a Q&A at the 63rd New York Film Festival, crediting his late aunt, legendary singer Rosemary Clooney, for shaping his perspective on celebrity.
Speaking after the screening of "Jay Kelly", the 64-year-old actor recounted his aunt's meteoric rise in the 1950s. By 19, Rosemary Clooney had become an international sensation, gracing the cover of Time magazine and starring in the enduring holiday classic "White Christmas". Yet, with the advent of rock and roll, her career was abruptly derailed, displacing female performers from the top charts, reports PEOPLE.
As George recalled, "She was on the ro...