George Clooney charmed a courtroom in Milan, Italy, this week while testifying in a fraud case. The actor, 49, is suing individuals who used his name and image to promote their fashion line. Clooney’s testimony prompted several outbursts of laughter from fans who packed the courtroom. They roared when Clooney mocked an ad showing his head Photoshopped onto another body. “I don’t smoke and I don’t wear that watch,” said Clooney. “I also don’t wear long jean shorts.”
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