George Clooney is the new UN Peace Messenger

by Wendy on February 1st, 2008

Wow, what an honor!

In his new role as U.N. messenger of peace, George Clooney was playing himself.

The 46-year-old actor’s arrival Thursday was greeted with “oohs” and “ahs” from dozens of people, mostly women, who crowded the lobby entrance for a glimpse and cell phone picture of him.

“Hi guys!” he said, stopping only briefly to pose for a picture with his parents and shake a few hands.

Clooney was touring the United Nations headquarters for a ceremony marking his designation for the special job by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. He was just back from a trip to Sudan’s Darfur region, arriving in the U.S. by way of India, a major contributor of U.N. peacekeeping troops.

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And of course, I have LOTS of pictures!

George Clooney at the United Nations media after officially accepting the UN Messenger of Peace post: