Actor George Clooney is officially married to fiancé Amal Alamuddin.
Actor George Clooney is officially married to fiancé Amal Alamuddin. The couple tied the knot in Venice, Italy among friends, family, and the press covering the big event. The symbolic ceremony took place in Hotel Cipriani, with the civil ceremony expecting to be conducted at the City of Water on Monday.
The wedding was a private, star-studded affair. There were many A-list guests in attendance, including Cindy Crawford, Matt Damon, and Bill Murray. Clooney and family arrived by a motorboat, with him wearing a tuxedo. Outside were cameras and a bevy of screaming fans. Clooney, 53, is an Oscar-winning actor and Alamuddin, 36, is a British-Lebanese human rights lawyer. She was raised in London after leaving Lebanon during the civil war. The two met in Italy where he owns a villa and became romantically involved in 2013. After a whirlwind relationship, the couple announced their engagement in April.
Clooney has famously been one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors. He was previously married to actress Talia Balsam from 1989-1993, and has said he will never marry again. The actor has been linked to a number of women, including Kelly Preston, Elisabetta Canalis, and Krista Allen. Celebrity friends of the couple sent their well wishes and the media has been giving fans updates and details on the wedding.
The couple has been protective of their relationship, though the wedding is making international news. People from Alamuddin’s native village sent their warm regards, wishing them happiness. Photos released from the event show that everything, from arrivals, to rehearsals, to the ceremony was done in style. Vogue has reportedly obtained exclusive rights to the wedding pictures, and the anticipation to see the bride’s dress is increasing. The newlyweds are expected to make a splash once they return home and hit the red carpet.
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