George Clooney invites round Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to escape media

Actor George Clooney has said if he wants a break from the media attention he just invites round his pals Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Clooney, 48, is starring in new movie Up in the Air, which has received positive reviews and has been said to be Oscar-worthy.

Talking about his life at his villa in Lake Como, he said: “It takes you out of the spotlight for several months at a time.

“It’s much easier for me to hang out with friends at a restaurant in Laglio or a lot of the other small villages and towns without 50 photographers showing up in half a hour.

“My life over there takes me away from the circus aspects of being a celebrity and that’s a pleasant change for me.

“Whenever I want, I can always stage a diversion and invite Brad, Angie and their 15 children to come and visit.”