Celebrity | George Clooney George Clooney, Elisabetta Canalis Split High-profile couple end 2-year relationship By John Johnson Posted Jun 22, 2011 1:19 PM CDT Copied George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis in Milan, Italy, last year. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) Big Hollywood breakup today: George Clooney and Italian girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis have called it quits after two years, reports People. They issued a joint statement short on specifics: "We are not together anymore. It's very difficult and very personal, and we hope everyone can respect our privacy." Canalis's rep says she will be "taking some time" before talking to the press. They celebrated his 50th birthday in LA last month. (Click to read about an interview that PopEater notes could have led to the split.) Read These Next Online sleuths expose Epstein file redactions. TikTok creator arrested after allegedly livestreaming fatal crash. Congresswoman who defeated Liz Cheney is now in a new race. The leader with the highest approval rating may be a surprise. Report an error