Overview

• George and Amal Clooney hosted the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s Albie Awards at London’s Natural History Museum on October 3.
• Honorees included Fatou Baldeh, Jose Rubén Zamora, Marty Baron, and Melinda French Gates, with Ford Foundation president Darren Walker receiving the lifetime achievement award.
• A-list attendees included Meryl Streep, Dame Emma Thompson, Meg Ryan, Shailene Woodley, John Legend, Stella McCartney, Gayle King, and former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern.
• The awards are named for anti-apartheid judge Albie Sachs, who was honored at the inaugural 2022 fundraiser and was present at this year’s event.
• According to the foundation, the Albies raise visibility for individuals taking personal risks to advance justice as the organization provides free legal aid in defense of free speech and women’s rights.