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Amal Clooney

Amal Clooney (née Alamuddin) is a Lebanese-British international human rights lawyer and barrister.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Amal Clooney is a Lebanese-British international human rights lawyer and barrister, known for her high-profile legal work and advocacy. She is married to actor George Clooney and co-founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice.

Who she is

Born Amal Alamuddin on 3 February 1978 in Beirut, she is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers in London. She specializes in international law and human rights, working on cases involving war crimes, political prisoners, and press freedom.

Key details

She studied at the University of Oxford and New York University School of Law. She married George Clooney on 27 September 2014 in Venice, and they have twins, Alexander and Ella, born in 2017.

Why it matters

Clooney combines media visibility with serious legal advocacy. Through the Clooney Foundation for Justice, she supports human rights and access to justice worldwide, a topic relevant to Canadian readers interested in international law.

In short

  • Amal Clooney is a Lebanese-British human rights lawyer and barrister.
  • She is married to actor George Clooney and they have twin children.
  • She co-founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice to support human rights.
  • She works at Doughty Street Chambers and has handled major international cases.
Canadian angle

Amal Clooney is internationally known for human rights law and global advocacy, topics of interest to Canadian readers following international justice and legal affairs.

Quick questions

Who is George Clooney's wife?
George Clooney's wife is Amal Clooney, a Lebanese-British human rights lawyer and barrister.
How old is Amal Clooney?
Amal Clooney was born on 3 February 1978, making her 48 years old as of 2026.
What does Amal Clooney do?
She is a barrister specializing in international law and human rights, and co-founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amal_Clooney
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, spouse, marriage date, and children.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Amal-Alamuddin
    Supports: Marriage to George Clooney, occupation, and children.
  3. Clooney Foundation for Justicehttps://cfj.org/person/amal-clooney/
    Supports: Role as co-founder, barrister specialization, and Oxford positions.
  4. InStylehttps://www.instyle.com/amal-clooney-george-clooney-wife-11763846
    Supports: Meeting George Clooney in 2013, Lake Como introduction, and children.
  5. Peoplehttps://www.people.com/george-clooney-opens-up-about-marriage-with-wife-amal-and-why-theyve-never-had-argument-11842465
    Supports: Introduction in July 2013, marriage in September 2014, and twins born in 2017.