George Clooney has hired to psychic to help him contact his beloved potbellied pig Max, who died in 2006.

George reportedly told a friend: "The psychic told me Max had a great life with me. He is very happy in spirit and still hangs out with me sometimes.

"I am not sure she was telling the truth but I do want to believe her."

The actor was left devastated after 300lb Max passed away at home while the actor was promoting his movie 'The Good German'.

Max, who had suffered from partial blindness and arthritis, had lived with George for 18 years and the pair often shared a bed.

The 48-year-old hunk regularly took Max to interviews and photo shoots and joked it was his longest-running relationship.

Clooney said shortly after Max's death: "He was as old a pig as the vets had ever seen. He was a big part of my life. It's strange how animals become a big part of your family. They really become a big issue with you."

He vowed never to get another pig following the loss of the pet he affectionately called 'Max the star'.