George Clooney is a Hollywood star famous not only for his roles in remarkable movies, but also for being one of the world’s most handsome and eligible bachelors. What many people don’t know about Clooney is that he was married once before turning into the Hollywood playboy. Talia Balsam was the starlet who snagged Clooney’s heart. In 1989, they got married. Sadly, the marriage didn’t last long and in 1993, the couple divorced.

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The women in his life before Amal came along

Today, George is no longer single. The actor is married to an attractive barrister Amal Alamuddin. But, before Amal came into his life, there were many other beautiful women George Clooney had dated but didn’t marry:

1. Kimberly Russell

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Shortly after his divorce, Clooney met Kimberly Russell on the set of a TV commercial, and they soon became an item. They were together for 3 years.

2. Karen Duffy

Though, both Clooney and Duffy denied it. These two were considered a couple after they arrived at the 1995 Emmy Awards together.

3. Celine Balitran

Then, Celine came along. Being a waitress back then, she dispelled public opinion that Clooney could lay his eye on actresses only. They were together for 3 years.

4. Lucy Liu

One of the Charlie’s Angels, Lucy Liu, was thought to be George’s next girlfriend. She never confirmed or denied dating him back in 2000.

5. Charlize Theron

South African Hollywood star, beautiful Charlize Theron, is also believed to have dated Clooney, although she has never admitted it.

6. Renee Zellweger

Actress Renee Zellweger had to deny rumors about dating George Clooney back in 2001, claiming they were only good friends.

7. Krista Allen

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Allen met Clooney in 2002 on the set of the Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. The two were breaking up and coming back together till 2006 when their relationship finally ended.

8. Lisa Snowdon

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Krista Allen wasn’t the only woman who had an on-off relationship with Clooney. British model Lisa Snowdon experienced that as well. They split up also in 2006.

9. Sarah Larson

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Sarah Larson was a cocktail waitress when she met Clooney. They dated for a year.

10. Elisabetta Canalis

Canalis and Clooney maintained romantic relationship for two years.

11. Stacy Keibler

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Former professional wrestler Stacy Keibler dated George Clooney for two years. The pair broke up in 2011.

Happily ever after

People were shocked to see George Clooney settle down after so many years of wandering. George and Amal got married in Italy.

Indeed, men can surprise us. Maybe, sometimes we should question an old saying "People don’t change."