George Clooney's wife Amal 'encouraging' him to step back from Hollywood as they're 'drifting apart'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: George Clooney and Amal Clooney, who tied the knot in 2014, are reportedly "drifting apart" due to their latest career commitments in different countries.

The couple's new roles will keep them apart for an extended period, creating challenges in their relationship.

Amal Clooney believes their time apart is 'certainly testing' their relationship

The 63-year-old actor is preparing to make his Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of his film 'Good Night and Good Luck' in New York later this month.

The production will continue through June, keeping him away from his wife Amal Clooney, 47, and their seven-year-old twins Ella and Alexander, who will remain in the UK.

With George working overseas, the family has chosen to keep their children in the UK, where they have established a steady routine.

"As proud as she is that he's making his Broadway dream come true, it hasn't been easy being this long away from each other and they have been drifting apart due to those irregular hours," an insider told Woman’s Day New Zealand magazine.

"She's used to him going away for a few days at a time, so this is certainly testing to their relationship," The Mirror reported.

Amal Clooney has 'encouraged' George Clooney to take a step back from Hollywood

Amal Clooney, a prominent human rights lawyer, recently confirmed her new position at the University of Oxford, where she was previously a student.

This career move further solidifies her base in the UK while George Clooney remains occupied in New York.

According to the source, Amal is "encouraging" her husband to slow down his Hollywood commitments.

"She's clever enough to get on with people, but she never felt comfortable or fitted in," the insider told the publication.

Amal Clooney feels privileged to be back at Oxford as a professor

Amal Clooney recently spoke about her excitement regarding her new role at Oxford.

In a statement shared by the BBC, she said, "I am honored to be back at Oxford, this time not as a student but as a professor."

"It is a privilege to have this opportunity to engage with the next generation of global leaders and to contribute to the vibrant academic community at Oxford," she said as per the station.

She added, "I look forward to collaborating with both faculty and students to advance access to justice around the world."