Hollywood famous pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt's friendship is reportedly facing fresh strain. Multiple reports suggest that Clooney and his wife, Amal, are distancing themselves from the Fight Club star amid renewed scrutiny of his personal life.

As per The Sun, Pitt, 60, was not included on the guest list for the Clooney Foundation for Justice's annual Albie Awards, held at London's Natural History Museum on October 9. The event, founded by George and Amal in 2022, celebrates human rights advocates and has attracted A-list guests in previous years.

"The Albies are about celebrating brave defenders of justice, so having Brad appearing on the red carpet after being accused of domestic abuse is an absolute non-starter," an insider noted. "Brad has strongly denied all the allegations made against him, but in reality, it still feels like it could overshadow the event - and that's not what anyone wants to happen."

The source added, "For now, the Clooneys have chosen to publicly put some distance between themselves and Brad. When it comes to the foundation, George and Amal will always do what they think is best.

George had no choice but to freeze out his old pal." Authorities investigated allegations involving Pitt, but he was not charged. He has denied all allegations of abuse.

The actor's relationship with his six children has also drawn attention, with several reportedly seeking to remove his surname from their names. Meanwhile, Pitt recently acknowledged in an Esquire interview that he had 'fallen off the wagon' after 7 years of sobriety, while saying he now drinks in a 'more restrained' way.

Although their friendship has long been a Hollywood favourite, insiders suggest their relationship may now be more distant as Clooney continues his human rights work alongside Amal. The shift in their public dynamic has sparked widespread speculation across the entertainment industry.

Observers note that the Clooney Foundation's brand is heavily tied to social justice, making any association with controversy a significant risk for the couple. While Pitt continues to focus on his professional projects, the social fallout from his personal legal battles appears to be mounting.

Whether this distance is permanent or merely a temporary measure remains to be seen. For now, the focus remains on the Albie Awards' mission, with the Clooneys seemingly determined to keep the spotlight on their humanitarian efforts rather than the personal lives of their associates.