TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty George Clooney and Amal Clooney skipped the Telluride Film Festival premiere of his movieJay Kelly,amid a sinus infection he contracted while in Italy Jay Kellyreceived a 10-minute standing ovation at the Venice International Film Festival following its world premiere, as multiple outlets reported on Thursday, Aug. 28 George "had to scale back his activities" in Venice due to his illness, as a rep for the actor told PEOPLE at the time George Clooneyis feeling better after missing out on the latest premiere of his new movieJay Kellydue to his recent illness. While the actor, 64, and wifeAmal Clooneycelebrated the world premiere ofJay Kellyat theVenice International Film Festivallast week, he skipped the follow-up event at the 2025Telluride Film Festivalin Colorado on Sunday, Aug. 31. George's participation was limited at the Venice premieredue to a sinus infectionhe contracted during his trip to Italy. He and Amal, 47, departed Venice on Friday, Aug. 29, after they premieredJay Kellythe night before. George is now "on the mend," a rep for the Oscar winner tells PEOPLE. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Peter Mountain/Netflix Jay Kelly,in which George stars withAdam SandlerandLaura Dern, received a 10-minute standing ovation when he attended the premiere in Venice with Sandler, 58, and writer-directorNoah Baumbachon Thursday, Aug. 28, according toDeadlineandThe Hollywood Reporter. George and Amal attended the premiere and shared a kiss as they took in the applause in spite of George's illness, which forced him to miss a press conference for the movie held earlier that day. "As you may know, George Clooney is not gonna be here because he has a bad sinus infection. We think he should be on the red carpet tonight, but he is very sorry he cannot be with us," a festival moderator said at the top ofJay Kelly's press conference Thursday morning. In response to the moderator's announcement, filmmaker Baumbach, 55, said, "Even movie stars get sick." Daniele Venturelli/WireImage George and Amal arrived in Venice on Tuesday, Aug. 26, but he began to feel unwell on Wednesday, Aug. 27, and "was advised to head straight home and rest up" before the world premiere, asThe Hollywood Reporterwrote. "Unfortunately, George has a sinus infection and, under doctor's orders, he has had to scale back his activities today," a rep for the actor told PEOPLE at the time. InJay Kelly, George plays the title character, a fictional famous film actor who embarks "on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe, alongside his devoted manager Ron (Sandler), according toNetflix. Baumbach cowroteJay Kellywith actressEmily Mortimer, who also appears in the movie alongside Baumbach's wifeGreta GerwigplusBilly Crudup, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach,Riley Keough,Isla FisherandPatrick Wilson. Jay Kellyis in theaters Nov. 14, then on Netflix Dec. 5. Read the original article onPeople