George and Amal Clooney Caught Spinning Around in Milan – What Were They Up To?
George Clooney and his wife Amal were spotted in Milan recently, where they participated in a famous local ritual believed to bring good luck. The famous couple strolled through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and stopped at the iconic bull mosaic to perform the traditional spin, much to the delight of onlookers.
A crowd of bystanders witnessed the scene, cheering for the couple while occasionally shouting out instructions to ensure they were spinning in the correct direction. After the Clooneys completed the rite, which is a must-do for almost every tourist in Milan, regardless of their celebrity status, the gathered crowd rewarded them with a warm round of applause.
This “luck ritual” takes place in the very heart of the gallery and follows a specific set of rules. According to local lore, one must place their right heel on the mosaic depicting a bull, specifically on the animal’s testicles, and spin around three times. Residents and tourists alike claim that this act guarantees good fortune and the fulfillment of a wish, making it an essential stop for any visitor.
Due to the sheer number of people performing the ritual every day, that specific section of the mosaic has been physically worn down over the years. In fact, a small indentation or hole often forms in the tiles, requiring the city to periodically restore the artwork to keep the tradition alive.
The recordings of the event quickly spread across the internet, even catching the attention of the President of the Lombardy Region, Attilio Fontana. Milan Olympics: anything can happen! George Clooney with his wife Amal seeks luck on the poor ‘bull’s balls’ in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Fontana wrote on his social media accounts. It is a Milanese tradition, known to all Italians, but also to many tourists around the world. Good luck, George!
Beyond their recent luck-seeking in Italy, the Clooneys have had an incredibly high-profile start to 2026. George is currently in the midst of a major awards season run for his performance in the Netflix film Jay Kelly, a role that recently earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
While his film Jay Kelly continues to draw eyes on streaming, George is also preparing for a massive return to the heist genre. He recently confirmed that the budget for Ocean’s 14 has been approved at Warner Bros., with filming tentatively scheduled to begin in late 2026. The sequel is expected to reunite the original core cast, including Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts, for another high-stakes adventure.
Amal Clooney has been equally busy, balancing her human rights work with high-fashion appearances alongside George. She recently returned to the Golden Globes for the first time in a decade, stunning in a vintage Pierre Balmain gown from 1957. On the professional front, she just launched the Justice Champion Program through the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which aims to provide pro bono legal support to women and journalists globally.
The couple has also been spending significant time in Northern Italy lately, attending events for the 2026 Winter Olympics, for which George serves as a brand ambassador for Omega.
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