Overview

• The Clooney Foundation for Justice held The Albies on Oct. 3 at London’s Natural History Museum to recognize global human-rights defenders.
• Honorees included Melinda French Gates, Fatou Baldeh, José Rubén Zamora, Marty Baron, and lifetime achievement recipient Darren Walker.
• Donatella Versace praised the hosts for using fame “for true good,” as her fashion house continued its partnership with the awards and her new post as global ambassador.
• Amal Clooney wore an Atelier Versace gown designed by new chief creative officer Dario Vitale, underscoring Versace’s leadership transition.
• Versace said Meryl Streep made a spontaneous £1 million donation during the gala, and Zamora’s son delivered remarks about his father, who remains imprisoned.