George Clooney honored friend Noah Wyle with a top TV award at the 2026 AARP Movies for Grownups, celebrating their 30-year bond from ER.

At the 2026 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, George Clooney honored longtime friend Noah Wyle with the Best TV Actor award for his role in The Pitt, praising their 30-year friendship forged on ER. Clooney, who won Best Actor for Jay Kelly, recalled their 1993 meeting, Wyle’s early kindness, and his influence on set. Wyle, moved to tears, credited Clooney with shaping his professional values, echoing the respect and unity they shared on ER. Both actors, now Golden Globe nominees, shared a moment of mutual admiration at the Beverly Wilshire event, highlighting enduring camaraderie and a call for kindness in Hollywood.