He’s up for multiple Academy Award trophies in just three short weeks and, as part of his press efforts, George Clooney took time to talk with Easy Living for their March 2012 issue. Among the topics on conversation, the 50-year-old Hollywood heartthrob spoke about playing a father in “The Descendants,” offered up his take on his secret to success and opined on whether he plans on retiring from acting anytime in the near future. Highlights from Clooney’s interview are as follows

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She’s one of the most-talked-about stars in Tinseltown as of late, and Rooney Mara looks exquisite on the cover of Vanity Fair’s new Hollywood Issue. The “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” actress sports a muted pink satin dress and bangy cropped black coif on the cover shot, posing alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastian, and Mia Wasikowska

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Adding to her already-impressive portfolio, Olivia Wilde is featured on the front of Angeleno magazine’s February 2012 issue. The “House” starlet looks simply stunning in her fabulous photo spread, and in her interview she explains why she’s not the typical Tinseltown actress. Olivia shares, “Some people think I’m stupid for taking so many supporting and smaller roles, but I love it.

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As he enters the homestretch of what’s been a successful awards show season, Brad Pitt was picked to grace the cover of the new issue of takes the cover of The Hollywood Reporter . The 48-year-old, who is in the running for a Best Actor Oscar for his work in “Moneyball,” offered up an in-depth interview about everything from his knee injury to family life and getting past his depressed, pot smoking-filled days

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