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Amal Clooney Enforces No-Phone Rule to Protect Family Privacy

Restricting devices in a 'phone basket' preserves private moments in the Clooney household, showcasing George’s active role in childcare during her advocacy

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Overview

  • Amal Clooney told Glamour she collects guests’ smartphones in a “phone basket” at home to foster candid, device-free conversations.
  • She explained that the policy reflects growing concerns about intrusions on her family life and helps shield eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander from public exposure.
  • Amal praised George Clooney for stepping in with childcare so she could deliver a speech at the U.N. Security Council, highlighting their partnership in balancing high-profile careers and parenting.
  • The couple, married in 2014, have maintained strict privacy by never publishing their children’s photos and prioritizing family moments over media access.
  • Drawing on her human rights background, Amal’s household boundaries mirror her advocacy work, including the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award through the King’s Trust.