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Amal Clooney Institutes Phone Basket Rule to Protect Family Privacy

The measure fosters distraction-free gatherings that protect their twins from public exposure.

Amal and George Clooney attend a reception for the winners of the King's Trust Awards 2025 at Buckingham Palace in London on June 25, 2025.
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Overview

  • Amal Clooney revealed in a Glamour interview that she now collects guests’ phones in a dedicated basket to maintain privacy during home events.
  • She said confiscating devices creates a safe space for frank conversations and minimizes digital intrusions on her eight-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander.
  • The couple has never shared their children’s photos publicly and prefers frequent in-home entertaining to keep family life out of the spotlight.
  • Amal praised George Clooney for assuming primary childcare responsibilities so she can pursue her human rights work without compromise.
  • She noted that filling their home with loved ones provides her with balance and remains her greatest source of joy.