By Jade Watkins

PUBLISHED: 12:21 EST, 7 February 2013 | UPDATED: 17:50 EST, 7 February 2013

He was sporting a clean shaven look when he attended the Golden Globes with girlfriend Stacy Keibler just over three weeks ago.

And since that night George Clooney has taken a break from the shaving cream and razor and has begun to sprout a salt and pepper beard.

The 51-year-old Hollywood heartthrob was seen leaving a dinner with pal and Ocean's Eleven co-star Matt Damon, sporting the rugged facial hair.

The beard is back! George Clooney revealed the beginnings of a salt and pepper beard as he left upmarket eatery Grill Royal in Berlin on Wednesday night

The beard is back! George Clooney revealed the beginnings of a salt and pepper beard as he left upmarket eatery Grill Royal in Berlin on Wednesday night

The actor was spotted with the facial hair as he left upmarket eatery Grill Royal in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday night.

Proudly brandishing his more than five o'clock shadow, George looked dapper in a black turtleneck knit, jeans and a suede jacket.

Not far behind him was Damon, who was rugged up for the freezing temperatures in a heavy jacket and beanie hat.

In good company: The actor was also joined by his pal and co-star Matt Damon

In good company: The actor was also joined by his pal and co-star Matt Damon

Heartthrob: Proudly brandishing his more than five o'clock shadow, George looked dapper in a black turtleneck knit, jeans and a suede jacket

Heartthrob: Proudly brandishing his more than five o'clock shadow, George looked dapper in a black turtleneck knit, jeans and a suede jacket

The actor was wearing his glasses and eagerly shook hands with staff members from the famous restaurant, which is situated alongside the Spree river.

Following the late night meal, the pair hopped into an awaiting car together and were seen laughing and kidding around in the backseat.

George and Matt, who have already starred in the Ocean's films together, are in Berlin ahead of shooting for their upcoming movie, The Monuments Men.

Late night dining: The two actors enjoyed dinner around midnight

Late night dining: The two actors enjoyed dinner around midnight

Having a laugh: Following the late night meal, the pair hopped into an awaiting car together and were seen laughing and kidding around in the backseat

Having a laugh: Following the late night meal, the pair hopped into an awaiting car together and were seen laughing and kidding around in the backseat

The film, which is also written and directed by Clooney, is about a crew of art historians and museum curators who unite to recover renown works of art stolen by Nazis before Hitler destroys them.

The movie has plenty of A-list power behind it, with Daniel Craig, Cate Blanchett and Bill Murray also set to star.

This will be the second movie Clooney has written, directed and starred in - he did the same for Good Night, and Good Luck and The Ides of March.

George's girlfriend Stacy Keibler doesn't appear to be in Germany with her beau.

Lots to discuss: The pair are in Berlin as they prepare to film their new movie, The Monuments Men

Lots to discuss: The pair are in Berlin as they prepare to film their new movie, The Monuments Men

More than a starring role: The film, which is also directed and written by Clooney, is about a crew of art historians and museum curators who unite to recover renown works of art stolen by Nazis before Hitler destroys them

More than a starring role: The film, which is also directed and written by Clooney, is about a crew of art historians and museum curators who unite to recover renown works of art stolen by Nazis before Hitler destroys them

The former WWE wrestler was last weekend seen attending numerous parties in New Orleans in the lead up to the Super Bowl.

The blonde-beauty, who was also a former cheerleader for winning side the Baltimore Ravens, was also lucky enough to go to the big game.

It is not known whether Damon's wife Luciana Barroso and their four children have joined the Bourne star in the European city.

On the red-carpet: George was seen with a clean shaven look when he attended the Golden Globes with girlfriend Stacy Keibler just over three weeks ago

On the red-carpet: George was seen with a clean shaven look when he attended the Golden Globes with girlfriend Stacy Keibler just over three weeks ago




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It's always good to see him looking happy and enjoying himself.

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George Clooney creeps me out. - sunrise72 , somewhere in the usa, United States, 07/2/2013 17:53.......................your post creeped ME out.

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Yuck!!! Hugh Hefner the second!

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Must have been exciting to listen to Matt ramble on about how the "white man" has destroyed America and how "white power" has corrupted politics. Don't understand why people don't stop him.

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I can only hope to age as well and look like this man when I am 50. 25 yrs from now I am afraid . He is my role model to follow to have gray hair and look awesome? That's class people.

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Looks better with a beard.

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The myth is true They do have good looking intelligent people in the USA.

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I like the way he tackles all sorts of issues in his films - not just a pretty face! And fingers crossed that he'll stay with the current girlfriend; she seems suitably laid back and cheerful; probably a good combo for him...

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I think this is a great star! Does something for the world, intellectual and somehow unlike some dame hungry people manages not to be in the magazines all the time. Class...! I love this man! He ages so well...

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george dates dumb girls, is he too threatened to be with an intelligent woman?

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