George Clooney has taken a break from Hollywood glitz to visit a small sandwich cafe that helps homeless people in Edinburgh.
The 54-year-old actor drew a large crowd of onlookers and reporters as he arrived last Thursday in a chauffeur-driven car at the establishment, which employs and feeds the homeless.
Clooney praised the project and told reporters: “I like what they’re doing; I think it’s a very important cause. I think the idea that we can all participate in everyone’s difficulties is really important.”
Inside, the star handed over a five pound note – as well as about $1,000 – to buy meals for the needy, and sampled a platter of sandwich and a coffee he. He was invited to the cafe by its co-founder Josh Littlejohn, who also set up the Scottish Business Awards, which the actor attended later in the day.
Clooney also had an unlikely lunch date in Edinburgh – 32-year-old wedding planner Heather McGowan, who won a competition to dine with the star.
