The duo stars in "Wolfs," premiering this weekend at the Venice Film Festival.
Clooney disputed the salary report during a press conference on Sunday, referencing a New York Times article that claimed the "Ocean’s 11" stars were paid over $35 million each.
"It was an interesting article, but the reported salary is millions less than the actual amount," Clooney said, according to People. "Such misconceptions are harmful to our industry, making it difficult to produce films."
Representatives for Clooney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
The Hollywood Reporter noted that Clooney and Pitt returned portions of their salaries after a theatrical release deal for "Wolfs" fell through, resulting in a limited release.
