On Tuesday, news that Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from her husband of two years, Brad Pitt, rocked the entertainment world, shocking fans.

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Perhaps the most surprised was Pitt’s good friend, George Clooney, who heard of the news during a taped interview.

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“What happened?” Clooney said, obviously surprised. “I didn’t know that. I feel very sorry then. That’s a sad story and unfortunate for a family. It’s an unfortunate story about a family. I feel very sorry to hear that.”

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He added, “This is the first I’ve heard of it.”

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(H/T: PEOPLE)

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