Clooney gives cash to striking writers

Generous George Clooney has donated $25,000 (€16,849) to an Actors Fund cash drive aimed at helping those struggling financially because of the striking Hollywood writers.

The movie star insists he will make more donations if the strike continues - and is urging his peers to follow his charitable example.

He told trade paper Daily Variety: "To people like myself, the strike is a forced vacation, but with the rhetoric high, and two other strikes looming, there is the fear that a prolonged strike can destroy people who make a living in this industry.

"My hope is that people who can afford it will take responsibility for this and help out."