The eternally handsome George Clooney doesn't appear to age. But that doesn't mean he doesn't celebrate birthdays. In honor of his 50th birthday on May 6, we're taking a look back at the many paramours of this legendary ladies' man. George Clooney, this is your life... in women.
What: Dated in 1988
Clooney's first girlfriend of record is, of course, more famous for her own acting career and her marriage now to John Travolta. But Clooneyphiles might like to know that Max, his longtime potbellied pig sidekick, was
originally given to Preston from him as a gift. Max ended up being raised by Clooney, and the two enjoyed nearly 20 years together -- much longer than Clooney spends with his girlfriends.
Talia Balsam
What: Married from 1989 to 1993
Of all the women on this list, Balsam is the only one to take Clooney to the altar. You may notice that's not Clooney in the photo, however. It's John Slattery, Balsam's current, real-life husband and, on "Mad Men," her on-screen ex-husband.
Vendela Thomessen
What: Dated from 1995 to 1996
Following his divorce, Clooney scored some seriously enviable arm candy in the form of Swedish supermodel Vendela. The two later starred in 1997's "Batman & Robin," in which Vendela played the frozen wife of Mr. Freeze.
Celine Balitran
What: Dated from 1996-1999
Balitran simultaneously gave hope to and earned the ire of women everywhere when Clooney plucked her from obscurity to become his main squeeze. They met in Paris, where she was a waitress and law student at the time. She's also the first of many Clooney consorts to achieve fame just by dating him.
Lucy Liu
What: Allegedly dated in 2000
Ignore the fact that Liu is gazing lovingly at Sam Rockwell in this photo. Allegedly, it was Clooney she had eyes for back in the day. Though no relationship was ever confirmed, they've been spotted together over the past decade, prompting gossips to guess the relationship was official.
Traylor Howard
What: Allegedly dated in 2000
Howard, perhaps best known for her roles on "Two Guys and a Girl" and "Monk," was allegedly the woman to whom Clooney turned after his break-up with Balitran. Again, it was never official, but those omnipresent sources suggested that Howard's spunky attitude made her a good match for Clooney.
Lisa Snowdon
What: Dated on and off from 2000 to 2005
This British beauty met Clooney while being photographed for an advertisement and hit it off. Though the two dated for five years, the relationship had them hopping on jets and flying between the U.S. and England.
Renée Zellweger
What: Allegedly dated from 2001 to 2002
They may look cozy in this photo, but it was snapped at the premiere of "Leatherheads," years after Zellweger and Clooney allegedly dated in real life. However, they've always denied this, saying instead that they're just close friends.
Mariella Frostrup
What: Allegedly dated in 2002
Another beauty unknown to Americans but big in Britain, this Norwegian-English media personality has said that she's close with Clooney. And though it's been reported in the British press that her kids call Clooney "Uncle George," she's never owned up to having been in a relationship with him.
Krista Allen
What: Dated from 2002 to 2004
This American actress has a long list of supporting roles and leads in B movies, but she might be most familiar as the woman who gets killed in "Final Destination 5" when a lawnmower launches a rock into her head. Oh, and she dated Clooney for a period.
Sarah Larson
What: Dated from 2007 to 2008
Larson, a Vegas cocktail waitress, may be most easily recognized as the woman who, for a period, accompanied Clooney while she was on crutches. That's because she broke her foot in an accident that occurred while riding a motorbike with him. Larson, once healed, accompanied Clooney to the Oscars, but they broke up shortly after.
Elisabetta Canalis
What: Dated from 2009 to present
The Sardinian-born Canalis floated into Clooney's life back in 2009, when Clooney cruised through the Venice Film Festival. They've been an item ever since, and the Italian beauty is easily one of the most striking of Clooney's girlfriends.
