George Clooney is set to be honored at the upcoming Kennedy Center Honors (airing December 28).

Actor already British Academy Film Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards

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And has received several awards including two Academy Awards.

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Matt Damon, George's old roommate Richard Kind and others were present for the honor.

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In the preview of the same, we see the 'Interstellar' actor delivering a speech

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, which did not highlight Clooney's lifetime contribution to American culture,

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But his fun side was talked about. read to know

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That it was so sh*t but still so cute

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In E! News' preview of the 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, Matt Damon begins his speech by saying

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