George Clooney Didn't Think He Had 'Much of a Chance' with Wife Amal Due to 17 Year Age Difference
George Clooney revealed he initially believed the 17-year age gap between him and his wife Amal would be too significant to overcome. During an extensive conversation with The New York Times promoting his first Broadway role in Good Night, and Good Luck, the actor spoke about encountering the distinguished human rights lawyer, whom he wed in 2014.
"I had no plans for fatherhood. Then Amal came into my life and we connected deeply," George explained. "Everything became clear after that." At 63, George and Amal, 47, are parents to twins Alexander and Ella, who are now 7½ years old.
The Academy Award recipient expressed his joy, stating "Being her spouse fills me with pride. Having children with her makes me proud."
Recalling their 2013 meeting, he said, "She entered the room and I was instantly captivated." He continued, "I doubted my chances because of our 17-year age difference, and she seemed completely self-sufficient."
In a 2017 conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, George elaborated on their initial connection: "Her beauty, humor, and intelligence struck me immediately." He noted their relationship evolved through emails and conversations about their lives, gradually becoming romantic.
Amal shared her perspective with Vogue in 2018, describing their connection as completely organic. "Love shapes happiness more than anything else, yet we can't control it," she reflected. "I met him at 35. Marriage and family weren't priorities until I found the right person."
