GEORGE & AMAL
THE HEARTBREAKING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN SYRIA HAS CAUSED THE COUPLE TO CONSIDER ADDING TO THEIR FAMILY
Are the Clooneys ready to add to their adorable family?
In her work as a human rights lawyer, Amal Clooney has borne witness to some of the modern world’s greatest injustices and cruelties. She’s tucked her children into bed at night, weighed down by the thought of all the orphaned children in war-torn countries like Syria who have no one to care for them. These feelings of wanting to do more for at least one child led her to discuss the possibility of adoption with her movie star husband, George Clooney, recently.
Despite their wealth — they are estimated to be worth $510 million — it’s not a decision they take lightly. With their careers split between Los Angeles and London and 19-monthold twins Ella and Alexander to care for, Amal, 41, and George, 57, lead hectic lives. “Amal says their hands are full,” says a friend, who notes that the pair have stated that they are “done” having kids. “But then they think of the Syrian children that need homes and they get really serious,” the friend says. “Bringing home a Syrian refugee child would be a dream fulfilled for Amal.”
A DEEPER LOVE
Parenthood has centered the jet-set pair and made them content in unexpected ways. “George has become even more easygoing,” says the pal. “Amal has slowed down, too. She’s learned to sit on the floor, play with the babies and be happy.”
Saving the life of a child by welcoming him or her into their home would be deeply satisfying and also enrich the lives of their twins. “They are intent on not spoiling their kids and making them aware of those less fortunate,” says the friend, who adds the couple would like to adopt while their babies are still young. “They want Ella and Alexander to become advocates like they are,” says the pal. “Growing up with an adoptive sibling would be a huge life lesson.”