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George Clooney’s Crush On Eva Mendes Revealed Amid Amal Alamuddin Dating Rumors

By Rebecka Schumann

on February 28 2014

George Clooney reportedly has his sights set on a new woman, actress Eva Mendes. According to report from the National Enquirer, Clooney, 52, is hoping to date the “Hitch” film star and rumored recent ex-girlfriend of actor Ryan Gosling, despite reports he is dating British lawyer Amal Alamuddin.

“George would give his right arm to date Eva,” an insider told the gossip publication Friday, adding that the “The Monuments Men" actor and producer has had a crush on the brunette beauty for “awhile.”

Despite Clooney’s desire to hook up with Mendes, the veteran actor is reportedly holding back due to his concern that his love interest and Gosling, her boyfriend of two years, have not officially called it quits. “He would never be disrespectful and pursue anyone else’s girl­friend,” the insider said, adding. “But he’s sent the word out that he’d date her in a heartbeat if she becomes officially single and is interested in him.”

So what does Mendes have that Clooney’s rumored current flame, Amal Aladmuddin, doesn’t? According to the rumors, the "Gravity" charmer is enamored with Mendes’ brains and beauty. “He’s run into her a few times over the years and loves her energy. He says he could talk to her about anything since she’s hugely intellectual and he’s turned on by her smarts,” said the source.

Despite Clooney’s rumored attempts to woo Mendes, multiple outlets are currently linking the film star to Alamuddin, a 36-year-old UK-based lawyer. According to a report from People magazine Thursday, Clooney was last spotted holding hands with the law professional while attending a White House screening of his film “The Monuments Men” on Feb. 18. The rumored couple first sparked relationship rumors back in October after photographers spotted the pair leaving a swanky restaurant together in London.

Mendes was last known to be dating her “Place Beyond the Pines” co-star, Ryan Gosling, 33. The couple made headlines earlier this month after Life & Style reported that the duo split last December due to Mendes’ desire to live a “glamorous” lifestyle and Gosling’s conflicting homebody personality. Following the break up rumors, Gosling was spotted spending time at Mendes' home in the Hollywood Hills last week, a sign the duo may still be working on their romance.

Published on: February 28, 2014
by NATIONAL ENQUIRER STAFF
Photography by: Splash
Hail The Conquering Clooney -- Zeroes In On Eva Mendes!

GEORGE CLOONEY has his fingers crossed that recent rumors about Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling breaking up are true – because he’s ready to swoop in!

Sources say the 52-year-old bachelor is hoping to make the sultry 39-year-old actress his next lady love. The “Gravity” star has been flying solo since splitting with leggy actress and former pro wrestler Stacy Keibler, 34, last July.

“George would give his right arm to date Eva,” revealed an insider. “He’s had a crush on her for a while.

“He’s run into her a few times over the years and loves her energy. He says he could talk to her about anything since she’s hugely intellectual, and he’s turned on by her smarts.”

But George apparently hasn’t made his move yet because he’s waiting to see whether Eva’s two-year relationship with “Ides of March” actor Ryan is really over or not.

“He would never be disrespectful and pursue anyone else’s girl­friend,” the insider noted. “But he’s sent the word out that he’d date her in a heartbeat if she becomes officially single and is interested in him.”

The hunky actor has been  famously unwilling to commit to marriage ever since his 1993 divorce from actress Talia Balsam. Before dating Stacy, he had a two-year ro­mance with Italian model Elisabetta Canalis, 35.

Prior to that, he enjoyed a num­ber of flings with a string of beauties, including actresses Renee Zellweger and Krista Allen, and models Sarah Larson and Lisa Snowdon.

But now, it’s the gorgeous La­tina who’s captured George’s full attention.

“George isn’t getting any younger, and he’s been pret­ty lonely since he split from Stacy,” the insider added. “He may finally be ready to find Ms. Right – and Eva would fit the bill perfectly.

Katiedot wrote:I agree with Deborah that the fact Eva dated Ryan isn't likely to be a bar on George dating her. It's not as though George and Ryan gosling are besties - more like ex work colleagues. If George couldn't date any woman who'd dated someone he was friendly with then George would never be able to date at all!  He knows - and I guess is friendly with if not actually friends with - pretty much everyone in Hollywood.

Ooh. I think I may have stumbled on the real reason for George's chequered love life, hmmmmm?

Katiedot wrote:I agree with Deborah that the fact Eva dated Ryan isn't likely to be a bar on George dating her. It's not as though George and Ryan gosling are besties - more like ex work colleagues. If George couldn't date any woman who'd dated someone he was friendly with then George would never be able to date at all!  He knows - and I guess is friendly with if not actually friends with - pretty much everyone in Hollywood.

Ooh. I think I may have stumbled on the real reason for George's chequered love life, hmmmmm?

melbert wrote:Eva Mendes turned 40 today, so she is WAY too old for George!!

melbert wrote:Eva Mendes turned 40 today, so she is WAY too old for George!!

Rachel wrote:

melbert wrote:Eva Mendes turned 40 today, so she is WAY too old for George!!

I'm sure there was an article last year after the split from Stacy where a friend close to George said he will go for a woman in her forties maybe divorced with children. Someone preferring a quiet italian lifestyle - four hour dinners, wine and relaxing instead of partying around. And he hates the gym - does anyone know why   maybe it was too much gym with Stacy.
Eva Mendes is hot but I don't see her beside George - another made up gossip on the dating list - who will be the next one   

what would he say wrote:@ It's me .... Food in all it's glory is my first love !!!

@ Rachel ... so you are considerably younger than mmm, say Christy Brinkly...George should be so lucky, lucky lucky lucky...