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 FEMA failed to answer thousands of calls after the Texas floods. Air India pilots cut off fuel to engines 30 seconds into flight. Newsom turns nickname back on Trump. Epstein fallout intensifies within Trump administration. Report an error