George Clooney Is Single Again

June 23, 2011 9:00 AM

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Eligible bachelor George Clooney is single again, but don’t look for him to be courting a new leading lady anytime soon. The two released a statement saying that the break-up has been hard on both parties.

George Clooney and Italian girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis have called it quits after two years. 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.