George Clooney was answering questions at a press briefing in Italy on Tuesday for the screening of his new movie The Men Who Stare at Goats, when thing took a bizarre turn.  The film, directed by Grant Heslov, was previewed at the Venice Film Festival, though out of the competition.

A male prostitute took the microphone and proceeded to strip down to his undershorts, while declaring that he was gay and wanted a kiss from the actor.  He said, “I am gay George.  Take me, choose me George, please.  May I kiss you, just once?”   Clooney responded, “It’s hard when you take a big chance and it doesn’t really work.”

The actor had Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis on his arm during the red carpet event – more photos here.

See it all on video below.

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