A woman's boyfriend paid US$350,000 (more than $425,000) for her to kiss George Clooney in a charity auction.
The event, a fundraiser for AIDS research organisation amFAR, took place in Cannes where Clooney is promoting his latest movie, a yachting holiday.
And though many women would happily pay to kiss George Clooney, not all commentators were happy about the deal.
"$350,000 and no tongue? Outrageous!" opined celebrity website TMZ.
com.
event.
of My Head, which raised $300,000.
Burlesque artist Dita Von Teese came onstage in cowgirl suit, complete with pink glittering hat, then stripped down to underwear, Bette Davis for $200,000. Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell fashion show tickets, for $175,000.
The MAC Aids Fund, The Weinstein Co.
and Bold Films were sponsors of the event.