Amal and George first met in July 2013, introduced by a mutual friend over dinner at his home in Lake Como, and became engaged in April of the following year. George and Amal were married in September 2014 and welcomed twins Alexander and Ella, 7, in June 2017.

George Clooney has learned a lot about relationships over the years, especially from mistakes he made in his twenties. Clooney admitted his 17-year age difference with wife Amal Clooney initially made him unsure of their long-term compatibility.

George Clooney recalled meeting now-wife Amal Clooney and how he 'didn’t really think I’d have much of a chance with her because I was 17 years older and she seemed to have everything she needed.'