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GEORGE Clooney has been left stunned after having no idea his close pal Brad Pitt was getting divorced from his wife Angelina Jolie.

When asked by CNN what he thought about the news of their split, the actor says that he knew nothing about it.

 The moment George Clooney is told his best pal is getting divorced
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The moment George Clooney is told his best pal is getting divorcedCredit: CNN

George was at the UN General Assembly in New York when he was approached about his views on the split, to which he replied: “What happened?”

Upon learning Angelina was the one who had lodged the divorce papers, the 55-year-old said: “I didn't know that. Wow.

“I feel very sorry then.

“That's a sad story and unfortunate for a family.”

 George had no idea Brad and Angelina's marriage was over
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George had no idea Brad and Angelina's marriage was overCredit: CNN
 He says he is "sorry to hear that"
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He says he is "sorry to hear that"Credit: CNN
 George and Brad are close after starring in several movies together over the years
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George and Brad are close after starring in several movies together over the yearsCredit: CNN

The news came as a shock to the Hollywood hunk, who has grown close to Brad over the years after starring in many films with him, including the Oceans series.

George was speaking at the UN with his wife Amal and President Barak Obama when he was told the news.

 George was at the UN with his wife Amal when they found out the news
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George was at the UN with his wife Amal when they found out the newsCredit: EPA

He was attending a roundtable meeting to discuss the refugee crisis.

This is a cause close to Angelina’s heart, who is also a UN Ambassador.

 They had been speaking with President Obama about the refugee crisis, something which is close to UN Ambassador
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They had been speaking with President Obama about the refugee crisis, something which is close to UN AmbassadorCredit: Getty Images
Brad and George are good friends
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Brad and George are good friendsCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
 Brad Pitt and Angelina announced yesterday they were getting divorced
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Brad Pitt and Angelina announced yesterday they were getting divorced

The news that Angelina is divorcing Brad was announced yesterday amid claims of an affair with actress

Marion Cotillard, partying with hookers, drug and alcohol abuse, and rows over their kids – but now he is hitting back and says she has put their children in danger.

She filed for divorce after two years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences, but he claims asking for sole custody of their children suggests he is a bad father.

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