Yep, that’s all old news. But here is something new. Apparently Clooney never speaks out about his relationships, but he’s made an exception because the latest issue of Us Weekly claims Canalis sent her famous ex a series of angry text messages about his new girl friend.

So, Clooney has done the chivalrous thing and released this statement to TMZ:

That story “was completely fabricated in order to sell magazines. I never comment on my personal life unless it affects others…and this lie affects others. Since I would be the only actual witness, I ask you to correct your story immediately, but that would assume you cared at all about telling the truth.”

Wow! You tell ’em George. Way to stand up for a lady!