George Clooney and Don Cheadle reunited onstage at the 2026 Golden Globes for an Ocean’s Eleven-style reunion. The evening quickly turned into a hilarious roast. Presenting the Globe for Best Motion Picture, Drama, the co-stars traded playful jabs that had the audience in stitches. From poking fun at Clooney’s recent loss to Timothée Chalamet to referencing the actor’s Hollywood history, the duo kept the night lively and full of laughs.
George Clooney gets roasted by Ocean’s Eleven co-star at Golden Globes
George Clooney, 64, and Don Cheadle, 61, hit the stage to present the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Needless to say, they turned it into a comedy show. When Cheadle asked Clooney if he had won, Clooney quipped, “We’re all winners here,” only for Cheadle to fire back, “Not really — you aren’t,” sending the audience into a roar of laughter.
The playful roasting didn’t stop there. Cheadle poked fun at Clooney’s age, referencing Timothée Chalamet, who just turned 30. “He was three when you last won, it’s been a long time,” Cheadle joked. Clooney laughed along, enjoying every moment of the good-natured ribbing.
When asked what he was doing there, Cheadle told the crowd and Clooney that he was “just here for moral support,” but everyone could tell he was having a blast roasting his longtime friend. At one point, he even said, “Knock ‘em dead, Batman,” letting Clooney announce the nominations while keeping the audience laughing nonstop.
Fans watching quickly picked up on the playful back-and-forth, sharing reactions across social media with comments like, “Peak friendship: Getting roasted on stage by your best era” and “Lmfao Don just buried Clooney alive, that was savage.” One user wrote, “Col. James Rhodes makes fun of Bruce Wayne in front of Paul Atreides.” The duo has been great friends both on and off-screen for years. They collaborated on Ocean’s Eleven movies, which became a huge hit and spun off multiple sequels.
Originally written by Rishabh Shandilya on Mandatory.
