- As a self-sworn bachelor, George Clooney’s romantic adventures have always captured the imagination of his fans.
- Despite his initial promise to never marry after his first marriage ended, he eventually found a second chance at love.
- Let’s take a closer look at George’s first wife, who our readers believe is even more beautiful than his wife, Amal.
George Clooney, Hollywood’s charming heartthrob, had a brief marriage that ended in divorce. He declared he would never walk down the aisle again, but fate had other plans. His love story with the stunning Amal from an unexpected meeting to a memorable proposal, is captivating. But what about his first wife, and why do our readers believe she surpasses Amal in beauty?
Amal Clooney attends “The Boys in the Boat” premiere on December 11, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
This feature dives deep into the stories of both relationships. We’ll explore how George and Amal’s relationship blossomed, the public’s opinion on who is more beautiful, and the significant differences between the two women. Let’s start by uncovering the story of how George and Amal met most unexpectedly.
Amal and George Clooney attend the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
George and Amal Clooney: The Unexpected Meeting and a Disastrous Proposal
George met Amal most unexpectedly—through a mutual friend. It was a serendipitous encounter that neither of them saw coming. George didn’t even have to leave his house to meet the woman who would become his wife.
George Clooney in 2013 | Source: Getty Images
Amal was visiting Italy with a friend who decided to introduce her to George at his home near Lake Como. The actor humorously recounts the events leading up to their initial encounter. His agent said that he’d found the woman George would marry, a notion he initially dismissed as a joke.
Amal Clooney walks arm-in-arm with George Clooney’s agent, Bryan Lourd in May 2016 | Source: Getty Images
“She came to the house in Como with a friend of hers to visit. But the funniest thing is Bryan Lourd, my agent, called me. He had just met Amal. He called me up and he said, ‘There’s a girl coming to your house that you’re gonna marry.’ And I was like, ‘You’re an idiot. You know that’s not gonna happen,’” he recounted.
Bryan Lourd and George Clooney attend the 78th Annual Academy Awards | Source: Getty Images
A friend of Amal shared, “[Amal] was looking for Mr. Perfect, and he was nowhere to be found.” But when she and George met, she found what she had been looking for.
George Clooney on June 7, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Their first meeting coincided with a visit from George’s parents. They stayed up all night talking, forming an instant connection. Amal’s gesture of sending George photos from her visit sparked an email exchange.
Amal Clooney in 2011 | Source: Getty Images
After weeks of writing to each other, George made a trip to London and made a plan to woo her. He invited her to Abbey Road Studios for a movie scoring session—an invitation Amal accepted despite her hectic schedule.
Amal and George Clooney attend the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala | Source: Getty Images
George’s proposal to Amal on April 28, 2014, however, did not go as smoothly. After dating for six months, he planned a romantic dinner with music from his aunt Rosemary Clooney playing in the background.
George Clooney on January 10, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
He placed the engagement ring in a box with a lighter and asked Amal to light the candles he had conveniently blown out. When she found the ring, she was confused, thinking it was left there by someone else. “It was a disaster,” he said.
George Clooney in New York City on October 9, 2014 | Source: Getty Images
“I got down on my knee, and I said, ‘I couldn’t imagine spending the rest of my life without you. And she kept looking at the ring, and she’s like, ‘Oh my god.’ And we now know, because there’s a playlist, so we know how long it took. And it’s like 25 minutes,” he narrated.
Amal and George Clooney in Venice in 2014 | Source: Getty Images
George, still in his position on the floor, finally had to ask for an answer. “Listen, I really would like to marry you, but I also am not young and I’ve been on my knee now. And I could like lose a hip, you know? And then she goes, ‘Oh, yes,’” he recalled.
Amal and George Clooney in Florence, Italy in 2014 | Source: Getty Images
Their wedding followed soon after, with a beautiful ceremony in Venice in September 2014. George often expresses how lucky he feels to have found Amal and how their relationship has brought immense joy to his life.
Amal and George Clooney arrive at the palazzo Ca Farsetti in Venice, for a civil ceremony to officialize their wedding on September 29, 2014 | Source: Getty Images
His current wife has been called the world’s hottest lawyer but what do fans have to say about his ex-wife? Public opinion is divided, with some praising Amal’s sophistication while others reminisce about his ex-wife’s natural beauty.
Amal and George Clooney attend a dinner at Buckingham Palace on March 12, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Public Opinions: Amal vs. The Ex-Wife
When we posted a side-by-side photo of Amal and George’s ex-wife online, it sparked a heated debate about who was more beautiful. One Amomama reader commented, “Amal is very striking and sophisticated. Talia is more natural and pretty.” Many others simply said, “First wife of course!”
There were also comments about how similar the two women looked. “They’re like sisters,” one reader noted. Despite the differing opinions, many agreed that both women are beautiful, each in their own unique way.
George and Amal’s relationship has been under the spotlight, not just for their love story but also for the comparisons drawn between Amal and George’s past. Next, we will delve into who Amal is and the impressive career that sets her apart.
Amal Clooney is seen at the United Nations on September 26, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Who is Amal Clooney?
Amal Clooney, born Amal Alamuddin, is not just the wife of a Hollywood star. She is an accomplished international lawyer specializing in human rights. Amal co-founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice with George.
Amal and George Clooney on May 13, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
This foundation is aimed to advance justice in courtrooms, communities, and classrooms worldwide. Her work has taken her to some of the most challenging legal arenas, where she represents victims of human rights abuses.
