Mark Wahlberg Recalls How He Once Suggested His Late Mother To Date His Perfect Storm Co-Star George Clooney

As a die-hard fan of Mark Wahlberg, I must say his life stories are as captivating as his on-screen performances! His anecdote about suggesting his late mother to date George Clooney is simply hilarious and heartwarming at the same time. It’s fascinating to see how deeply connected he was with his characters, such as Bobby Shatford in The Perfect Storm, where he spent time with the Shatford family and even went fishing with his character’s brother.


As a lifestyle expert, I’m always fascinated by behind-the-scenes stories from the world of entertainment. Recently, Mark Wahlberg reminisced about working with George Clooney in our 2000 disaster drama film, The Perfect Storm. In this movie, I portrayed Robert “Bobby” Shatford, and Clooney brought to life Frank William “Billy” Tyne.

In a chat with Variety, Mark Wahlberg reminisced about working alongside George Clooney in The Perfect Storm. He also revealed an amusing anecdote where he suggested his mother start dating Clooney after they met on set. As Wahlberg shared, “My mom visited the set and snapped a photo with George, which she proudly displayed. It seemed to her that she admired that picture of George more than the ones of her own children.”

As a lifestyle enthusiast, let me share an intriguing anecdote from the life of the actor who portrayed The Fighter. Reminiscing about his meeting with Tomorrowland’s star, he imitated his mother’s voice, saying, “Oh, [Clooney] really seems to like you. He adores you. He even asked me if we could go out together. I had to tell him I couldn’t.”

Mark Wahlberg, who played in Ted, shared that he found it hard to believe his mother’s story about her encounter with Clooney. He suggested she might have misconstrued his co-star’s behavior as flirting, but at the time, he humorously told her, “I don’t think so, mom.” Later, when she was adamant, Wahlberg playfully agreed. He jokingly said, “Well, why not? Go ahead and have a baby with him! I could use a little brother! George can be my stepfather. It’s all good!”

Later on, Mark Wahlberg expressed that collaborating with the late director Wolfgang Petersen and his fellow actor George Clooney was truly a remarkable experience for him. The star of Instant Family further disclosed that the film revolved around distressing incidents, reminiscing about his time at the crow’s nest dwelling, interacting with the Shatford family, and going fishing with his character’s brother.

The film centers around the tale of the Andrea Gail, a commercial fishing vessel that vanished amidst a storm at sea in 1991. The actor expressed his efforts to become engrossed in that milieu while maintaining reverence for those affected, with the aim of portraying the movie as an homage to their cherished memories.

Currently, you can watch “The Perfect Storm” online through Amazon Prime Video. This gripping film boasts an impressive cast that includes Diane Lane, John C. Reilly, William Fichtner, Allen Payne, and Karen Allen, along with several other notable actors.

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2024-08-22 11:08