George and Amal Clooney Recap Romantic Eighth Wedding Anniversary (Exclusive)

Antonio Ferme editor George and Amal Clooney spotlighted justice defenders on Thursday night at the inaugural Albie Awards in New York City. “Growing up, my whole life, it just felt like oftentimes governments fail us,” George told reporters outside of the New York Public Library. “We need to, all of us, be diligent and fight for it — and that’s why we’re here tonight — because we have people who are risking their lives to do it, and risking their freedom willingly, which a lot of people aren’t.” The married couple formed the Albie Awards to honor individuals who, at great personal risk, have devoted their lives to justice. Many celebrity guests walked the red carpet including Oscar Isaac, Dua Lipa, John Oliver, Julia Roberts, Drew Barrymore, Ethan Hawke and Meryl Streep.

George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, the event played host to a glittering star-studded guest list.  Among the cavalcade of celebrities who flooded into the New York Public Library for the fete, Julia made a splash in a striking gown. Her sleek dress was black other than a pink, white and burnt-orange striped section stretching from her midriff to her decolletage.

at the inaugural Albie Awards—a new event established by the couple and the Clooney Foundation to honor “global justice defenders [journalists, human rights leaders] who are at great risk for what they do”—in New York on Thursday, September 29. Given that she was playing host for the night, Amal pulled out all the stops with a 1920s flapper-inspired look. The silhouette and the intricate embellishment on her gold dress exuded Old Hollywood glamour, and her side-parted waves and bold added to the retro mood.

Drew Barrymore is in awe of George and Amal Clooney's power couple status. The 47-year-old actress and daytime talk show host attended the couple's Inaugural Albie Awards for The Clooney Foundation at the New York Public Library on Thursday night where she gushed about their commitment to justice and charitable causes. "[George] did just come on our show, and he was talking about living as a kid through the decades of justice and change and how informed he was by his own parents," Barrymore told ET's Rachel Smith of her co-star.

George and Amal Clooney are celebrating more than just The Clooney Foundation's inaugural Albie Awards, the couple is marking their eighth wedding anniversary. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the famous pair at the awards ceremony in New York Thursday night about what makes year number eight so special.«Well, it's better than not right,» George quipped.

Julia Roberts to Lori Harvey to Meryl Streep stepped out for the Albie Awards at the New York Public Library, which was put on by George and Amal's Clooney Foundation for Justice.The event, which was named after Justice Albie Sachs, who worked to end apartheid in South Africa, honored courageous defenders of justice who are at great risk for what they do.At Thursday's inaugural ceremony, those being recognized include Sachs with a lifetime achievement award; Maria Ressa with the Justice For Journalists award; iAct, an organization that supports survivors of genocide in refugee camps, with the Justice For Survivors award; Belarusian human rights group Viasna with the Justice For Democracy Defenders award; and Dr. Josephine Kulea of the Samburu Girls Foundation, a Kenyan-based organization, with the Justice For Women award.«We believe that justice must be waged -- it doesn’t just happen.

George Clooney admitted he and wife Amal regret having their 5-year-old twins Alexander and Ella learn a foreign language. During an appearance Wednesday on "CBS Mornings," the 61-year-old actor and the 44-year-old lawyer were asked by host Gayle King what delights them about their children, adding that "at five, they are very chatty." "We've made a terrible mistake," the Academy Award winner said.

George Clooney has revealed that he and wife Amal have found themselves in a difficult position when it comes to their two children.The couple, who married in 2014, are proud parents to five-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander. Appearing on CBS Mornings on Wednesday, the couple talked about their young family with host Gayle King, who asked if the kids are "chatty.""We've made a terrible mistake," George shared, explaining, "We taught them Italian." "But we don't speak Italian," he added. "So, we've armed them with a language they can harm us with.

Still honeymooners! George Clooney revealed the secret to staying enamored with wife Amal Clooney after eight years of marriage – they don’t fight.

George and Amal Clooney are in a celebratory mood. The couple looked stunning while out in New York, celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary.Amal Clooney looks elegant and ready to party in yellow minidress for her husband’s afterpartyBrad Pitt reveals who he thinks is the most handsome man alivePhotographers captured the two while they were out together. George was wearing a black suit while Amal wore a black long-sleeved turtleneck that she paired with a skirt with a Zebra print on it.

George and Amal Clooney! The couple, who celebrated their 8-year wedding anniversary on Tuesday, shared the key to their lasting romance. “It does start with love,” George said during an interview with Gayle King on on Wednesday. “That’s sort of the whole secret to it. It’s just been easy.

George and Amal Clooney! The couple, who celebrated their 8-year wedding anniversary on Tuesday, shared the key to their lasting romance. “It does start with love,” George said during an interview with Gayle King on on Wednesday. “That’s sort of the whole secret to it. It’s just been easy.