Exclusive: George Clooney's Girlfriend In Talks to Join TV Show
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Wednesday – February 17, 2010 – 3:12pm
George Clooney may have to start sharing the spotlight!
His girlfriend, Italian model Elisabetta Canalis, is in talks to appear in a recurring role on the third season of TNT's drama, Leverage, a source tells UsMagazine.com.
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"She's very excited about the part as well as the chance to break into American television," the source tells Us.
Canalis -- an Italian TV personality who has had a few acting gigs in her native country -- met with the show's producers in January to discuss the potential role, which would have her act as a mysterious international secret agent.
According to the source, Canalis, 31, has Clooney, 48, to thank for the potential gig.
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His good friend, Richard Kind, guest stars on Leverage's second season finale (which airs Wednesday), and helped her connect with the show's producers.
"He told her what a great experience it was and how much he enjoyed it," the source says. "So when the opportunity came up, she was thrilled."
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Although she currently resides in Italy, she is making plans to come stateside to shoot her scenes.
"She knows she'll be over here to be with George at the Oscars so she’s hoping to shoot some of her part then," the source tells Us.
Leverage's season finale airs Wednesday at 10 p.m. EST on TNT. The next season is scheduled to premiere this summer.
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June 28, 2010 - 8:48am sveta Says:
HORSE FACE!!!!! -
March 08, 2010 - 6:42pm Sam Says:
Many points can be made but none have to be. Regardless she's not for him. -
March 08, 2010 - 12:28am marmot Says:
Canalis sat down right in the middle of Kathryn Bigelow's standing ovation. Rude! -
March 05, 2010 - 12:36am marmot Says:
Maybe we should send the "Leverage" directors a case of aspirin. They're going to need it. -
March 03, 2010 - 5:08pm Julie Says:
It's right. I come from Italy and I know her "success" she's always been nothing but what a coincidence!!! She went on tv after she slept with somebody and after she used to date a soccer player(Christian Vieri) because HE was famous. I just wondering: if George Clooney was nobody, with no money she still want to date him? Is the old story of the world. -
February 24, 2010 - 9:48am Svetlana Svjatokum Says:Nobody hates anybody..It is not right that among so many beautiful and talented girls who gets jobs..The one who sleeps in the right bed!Usual story... -
February 21, 2010 - 10:56am Portia Says:
I feel bad that everybody hates on this chick. She doesn't have the chops for Leverage but maybe some good direction and editing can pull a performance out of her. Good luck, honey. -
February 20, 2010 - 2:51pm marmot Says:
I can't believe I'm saying this, but maybe we should let Canalis have her shot. I personally don't think Clooney slept with her as theirs is a publicity relationship. So this isn't as bad as it appears as it's really just the payout at the end of a PR contract. Canalis must prove herself for this part to do her much good, so let her have at it. The rest will take care of itself. -
February 19, 2010 - 8:42pm Svetlana Svjatokum Says:I live in Italy and everybody knows Canalis has no talent at all, she is horse-face and looks like a man operated at Casablanca.I think Clooney is getting old and short-sighted.Poor USA you have to recycle italian trash!
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February 19, 2010 - 8:36pm Svetlana Svjatokum Says:I live in Italy and everybody knows Canalis has no talent at all, she has horse-face and lookks like a man.I think Clooney is getting old and short-sighted!Poor USA you are recycling italian trash!
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February 19, 2010 - 9:34am JoAnn Says:
Hmmm, can't tell whether this is a smear or PR. It makes them both look bad and TNT is not commenting, so I have to wonder. -
February 19, 2010 - 8:57am Michelle Says:
They deserve each other. They are ugly and untalented. I never understood the buzz around George Clooney. He has no talent as a comedian, no charisma and no charm. As far as his girfriend here in Italy she's said to be a sl-t. She slept with a bunch of soccer players. -
February 18, 2010 - 11:01pm Webb Says:
George's looks are fading, and obviously so is his vision. But then, he always dated desperate to be famous no-bodies. He's an old fool. And she's paving the way to a guest spot on a TV show on her back-- with a male w hore. -
February 18, 2010 - 5:26pm holly Says:
maggie and anne are the same person?? can it be that elisabeta's publicist is writing good stuff about her? so stupid! -
February 18, 2010 - 5:23pm holly Says:
I'll never watch this tv program if they'll catch these vapid good at nothing escorts who wants to be model or actress... -
February 18, 2010 - 5:06pm amanda Says:
She is very ugly !!george you need beautiful woman next to you ,She look like man I doubt she is woman??? -
February 18, 2010 - 4:55pm amanda Says:
She is ugly with lucky,sorry george you need beautiful woman next to you ..... This italian she look like ugly man lmooooo. -
February 18, 2010 - 1:55pm marmot Says:
LOL anne. No one except the truly delusional believe that. -
February 18, 2010 - 1:02pm anne Says:
Elisabetta is very beautiful and Clooney really loves her!! Brava !!!!! -
February 18, 2010 - 8:57am SHERRY Says:
i think it would be hard to be famous, you never know who is going to use you
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