George Clooney was the picture of confidence when she arrived at the 20th Anniversary of Jimmy Kimmel Live at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on Friday.
The 61-year-old actor appeared on the very first episode of the late-night show in 2003 alongside rapper Snoop Dogg, NFL star Warren Sapp and musical guest Coldplay.
To mark his return, Clooney rocked a stylish navy blue suit that was immaculately tailored to his 5ft 11in frame.
In power: George Clooney was the picture of confidence when she arrived at the 20th anniversary of Jimmy Kimmel Live at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on Friday
He left his tie at home, and his salt-and-pepper hair and beard were well groomed for taping.
Clooney strolled to the stage door in shiny leather shoes with a bodyguard and members of his entourage in tow.
Before stepping in, the humble star took time to sign a series of autographs for fans waiting in the wings.
The first: The 61-year-old actor appeared on the very first episode of the late-night show in 2003 alongside rapper Snoop Dogg, NFL star Warren Sapp and musical guest Coldplay
Stylish suit: On his return, Clooney rocked a stylish navy blue suit that was immaculately tailored to his 5ft 11in physique
Clooney stopped by Kimmel in 2003 to promote his film Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, which also stars Sam Rockwell and Julia Roberts.
Clooney famously poured himself, Kimmel and Snoop Dogg vodka drinks while sitting side by side in leather chairs.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind was published on December 31, 2002. The film, written by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind author Charlie Kaufman, holds a 79% rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
Leave the time at home: He left his tie at home, and his salt-and-pepper hair and beard suit his face well. He walked in shiny black shoes
Humble: Before stepping inside, the humble star took time to sign a series of autographs for fans waiting in the wings
Shortly after its premiere, The Hollywood Reporter panned Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night debut, with one reviewer saying it “started looking like beer commercials, with guest after guest smiling and shaking hands and saying absolutely nothing of importance.” .
Despite early negative reviews, Jimmy Kimmel Live has since won three Emmys out of 35 nominations, according to the Emmys website.
Clooney’s appearance at the event marked a rare day off from directing for the Up in the Air star.
Flashback: Clooney stopped by Kimmel’s place in 2003 to promote his film Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, which also stars Sam Rockwell and Julia Roberts
Applause! Clooney famously poured himself, Kimmel and Snoop Dogg vodka drinks while sitting side by side in leather chairs
The director of Ides of March currently has one film in post-production and another of his projects is currently in development.
The Boys in the Boat is a 1930s story that focuses on the University of Washington rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning the gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, according to the IMDb page of the upcoming movie.
The project currently in development, an untitled series based on the aforementioned Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, will star Justin Timberlake.
Project in Development: The project currently in development, an untitled series based on the above Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, will feature Justin Timberlake (left to right: Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell, Clooney) in play the lead role.