George Clooney will receive the Career Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. The actor, also a director and producer, has had a long-standing relationship with the exhibition, dating back to the late 1990s. Upon receiving the announcement, Clooney commented that he was honored but added that the recognition also means he is getting older. Some sources mention a controversy regarding a commercial associated with the actor, but details on the matter remain limited and are not confirmed by all sources.