Clooney bemused by marriage rumours

Rex Features

George Clooney has revealed that he was bemused by claims that he is to marry girlfriend Sarah Larson.

The actor said he had not been aware of his impending nuptials until a friend sent him a congratulatory text message.

The couple were rumoured to be tying the knot when a restaurant worker in Laglio, the Italian town where Clooney owns a villa, said they were engaged.

But the Ocean's 13 star later spoke out to dismiss the speculation, saying there was "no truth" in the story.

He is quoted as saying: "My BlackBerry woke me up the other day. It was buzzing away and when I looked at the message it said I was getting married. I thought, 'Wow! Somebody should tell Sarah!'"

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