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 The human rights lawyer was addressing a star-studded lifetime
achievement award ceremony in Hollywood for "Ocean's Eleven"
star Clooney.
But she said it was easier for her "to address a court on behalf
of detainees than to speak publicly, as I am doing for the first
time tonight, about my husband."
"I met George when I was 35 and starting to become quite
resigned to the idea that I would be a spinster. Then we met,"
Amal Clooney told the audience, packed with friends and A list
stars like Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Aniston, model Cindy
Crawford and Diane Keaton.
"Five years later, he is the person who has my complete
admiration and also the person whose smile makes me melt every
time," she added.
Despite being one of the most celebrated couples in Hollywood
after their 2014 marriage and the birth of twins a year ago,
Amal and George Clooney rarely speak of their private life.
On Thursday, Clooney was the center of attention as an American
Film Institute lifetime honoree. Friends ranging from former
U.S. President Barack Obama to Julia Roberts and talk show host
Jimmy Kimmel spoke of his wit, charm, generosity and work for
causes including refugees in the Darfur region of Sudan and
victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
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"He always looks better than me, does the whole gray hair thing
better than me, may be more debonair than me," joked Obama,
appearing by video. "He is a good man, a good friend, a good
citizen, and an outstanding maker of films."
Clooney, 57, a producer, director, actor and double Oscar winner,
made his name on the 1990s medical TV series "ERA," before starring
in movies ranging from comedies to thrillers and serious political
dramas including "Up in the Air," "Syrian" and "Three Kings."
Julianna Margulies, his love interest on "ER," called him "the most
genuine, most stellar human being and friend."
"And yes, he is a good kisser. Sorry!," she added.
Clooney said that before meeting Amal he didn't believe he could
"have it all."
"I love this industry," he said, before signing off using the title
of his 2005 journalism movie. "Good night, and good luck."
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
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