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.