longtime pal Brad Pitt.The New York Times reported last week that the “Ocean’s 11” stars had been paid over $35 million each to star in the film.During a press conference for the film on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival, Clooney mentioned the report to the gathered press.“[It was] an interesting article, and whatever her source was for our salary, it is millions and millions and millions of dollars less than what was reported. And I am only saying that because I think it’s bad for our industry if that’s what people think is the standard-bearer for salaries,” Clooney said, per People.