**Talia Balsam Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance with Husband John Slattery, Looks Stunning**
George Clooney’s first wife, actress and filmmaker Talia Balsam, made a rare red carpet appearance recently, looking dramatically different from her early Hollywood days. The 66-year-old was pictured alongside her husband, *Mad Men* star John Slattery, at the “Nuremberg” New York Screening held at the Museum of Modern Art. Talia stunned in an effortlessly chic look that highlighted her polished and understated style.
For the event, Talia wore a sleek black turtleneck tucked into high-waisted flared jeans, paired with a satin-lapelled blazer and oversized glasses. Her warm brunette hair was styled in a voluminous blowout, complementing her ensemble perfectly. Meanwhile, John, 63, kept it classic in a black suit with an open white shirt, completing his signature silver-haired style with black-rimmed glasses.
Fans who remember Talia from her early years as a young starlet in the 1980s—and from her brief marriage to George Clooney from 1989 to 1993—were surprised by her transformed yet elegant appearance. The couple appeared relaxed and affectionate, posing closely together for photographers.
This outing marked a rare joint appearance for the longtime couple, who have been married since 1998 and often keep their relationship out of the spotlight. They share one son together.
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### A Look Back: Talia and George Clooney’s Relationship
George Clooney and Talia Balsam met in 1984 while starring in a local play and quickly fell in love. However, their initial relationship didn’t last very long, and Talia ended things. In the meantime, George dated actress Kelly Preston (who later became the wife of John Travolta) from 1987 to 1989, even adopting a pot-bellied pig named Max with her—a pet he kept following their breakup.
Years later, George and Talia reconnected, and their relationship moved quickly. He proposed in 1989, and that December, they wed in a Las Vegas ceremony.
Their marriage began well, but after three years, trouble set in. George told *Vanity Fair*, “It was a very tough time. And in the middle of it all, I had a bleeding ulcer and I was really sick.” By 1992, George had filed for divorce, which was finalized in 1993.
Reflecting on that period, George shared, “I probably definitely wasn’t someone who should have been married at that point. I just don’t feel like I gave Talia a fair shot. I was responsible for the failure of that marriage.”
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### Talia Balsam’s Acting Career and Family Background
Talia comes from a family with strong ties to the acting world. She is the daughter of Martin Balsam and Joyce Van Patten, and the niece of actor Dick Van Patten. She began her acting career in the late 1970s, around the same time as George Clooney.
Her first notable role came in 1977 on the popular sitcom *Happy Days*. Over the decades, she has played recurring and supporting roles in both television and film. Some of her most significant work includes recurring roles on *Homeland* and *Mad Men*, as well as starring opposite Sarah Jessica Parker in the HBO series *Divorce* from 2016 to 2019.
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Talia Balsam’s recent red carpet appearance with John Slattery serves as a reminder of her lasting elegance and the dynamic journey she has had both personally and professionally in Hollywood.
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