Justice, glamour and the Clooneys' London calling | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- Amal and George Clooney hosted the Clooney Foundation for Justice's annual Albie Awards in London.
- The awards honored individuals risking their lives for justice, including activists, journalists, and advocates like Fatou Baldeh and Melinda French Gates.
- The event drew numerous high-profile celebrities, underscoring the Clooneys' standing in Hollywood and philanthropic circles.
- The Clooney Foundation for Justice provides legal aid to defend free speech and women's rights in over 40 countries.
- The purpose of the Albies is to celebrate courageous commitments to justice and human rights globally.
Amal and George Clooney brought significant Hollywood glamour to London's Natural History Museum for the Clooney Foundation for Justice's annual Albie Awards, an event dedicated to honoring those risking their lives for justice. This year's recipients included Gambian activist Fatou Baldeh, journalist Jose Ruben Zamora, editor Marty Baron, advocate Melinda French Gates, and Ford Foundation President Darren Walker. The Clooneys stressed that the awards celebrate commitments to justice and human rights, which form the cornerstone of their foundation's global work across over 40 countries. The high-profile guest list included Meryl Streep, Meg Ryan, and John Legend, highlighting the couple's influence in both entertainment and philanthropy. Beyond the fashion, the evening underscored the serious mission of the foundation, which provides crucial legal aid to defend free speech and women's rights globally. The Albies remain the signature event for the Clooneys, successfully merging star power with a vital focus on human dignity defenders.
