Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Inside The Albies! George and Amal Clooney lift the lid on their charity event as Emily Blunt and John Krasinski take to the stage while Meryl Streep enjoys a Big Little Lies reunion with co-star Shailene Woodley

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George and Amal Clooney hosted their annual star-studded Albies event and invited some of the most famous faces in Hollywood.

The A-list couple launched the charity event in 2022 to shine a spotlight on courageous justice defenders who are at risk.

The ceremony was held at the New York Public Library to ‘ send a message to those who abuse human rights that the world is watching’, per the official website.

Inside pictures from the event have revealed some of the behind the scenes action which took place during the evening.

Emily Blunt and her husband John Kransinski, who also attended the event last year, were among the glitzy guests who attended the event.

George and Amal Clooney hosted their annual star-studded Albies event and invited some of the most famous faces in Hollywood (pictured John Krasinski and Emily Blunt)

Meryl Streep was spotted embracing her Big Little Lies co-star Shailene Woodley as they enjoyed a reunion inside the event

Meryl Streep was spotted embracing her Big Little Lies co-star Shailene Woodley as they enjoyed a reunion inside the event

The A-list couple launched the charity event in 2022 to shine a spotlight on courageous justice defenders who are at risk

The A-list couple launched the charity event in 2022 to shine a spotlight on courageous justice defenders who are at risk

Emily shared a hug with actress and director Trudie Styler

Emily shared a hug with actress and director Trudie Styler

A wide image of the room revealed the setting for the evening

A wide image of the room revealed the setting for the evening

Emily and John were sat for dinner beside Cate

Emily and John were sat for dinner beside Cate

Emily and John presented an award to Venezuelan journalist Luis Carlos Díaz

Emily and John presented an award to Venezuelan journalist Luis Carlos Díaz

The couple were pictured on stage at one point addressing the audience, after dazzling on the red carpet earlier in the evening.

Elsewhere, Meryl Streep was spotted embracing her Big Little Lies co-star Shailene Woodley as they enjoyed a reunion inside the event.

The former co-stars were seen holding hands and hugging as they caught up seven years after starring in the hit drama together.

On the red carpet, George sweetly said he would ‘support his wife in anything she was involved in’ as he stood proudly by her side at the bash.

He told People: ‘She’s always on the right side of history, and I’m always so proud to be in the same room with her no matter what and this is an event where we get to focus all the attention on the people who don’t get enough attention.’

Returning George’ sweet sentiments, Amal said: ‘He’s an amazing advocate, and it just means so much to me to be able to do this work together and for him to help bring to life some of the stories that we’re telling tonight.’

The Ocean’s Eleven star – who recently reunited with Brad Pitt at the Hollywood premiere of their latest film Wolfs – other celebrity guests at the charity event including Shailene Woodley, Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep.

The couple, who celebrate their wedding anniversary on September 27, revealed they had something special planned for their 10 year anniversary this year.

Meryl was spotted having a close conversation with John

Meryl was spotted having a close conversation with John

The former co-stars were seen holding hands and hugging as they caught up seven years after starring in the hit drama together

The former co-stars were seen holding hands and hugging as they caught up seven years after starring in the hit drama together

Meryl looked smart in a tuxedo while Shailene wowed in a nude figure-hugging look

Meryl looked smart in a tuxedo while Shailene wowed in a nude figure-hugging look

Meryl also caught up with Ariana DeBose inside the event

Meryl also caught up with Ariana DeBose inside the event

Shailene, Doja and Ariana all looked incredible on the night

Shailene, Doja and Ariana all looked incredible on the night

Doja Cat was among the stars invited by the Clooneys

Doja Cat was among the stars invited by the Clooneys

Trudie Styler and Emily Blunt looked glamorous on the night

Trudie Styler and Emily Blunt looked glamorous on the night

Jon Stewart, John Krasinski, Kate Norley

Jon Stewart, John Krasinski, Kate Norley

Luis Carlos Díaz, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt

Luis Carlos Díaz, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt

Josh Tickell, Arizona Muse, Jessica Harper The 2024 Albies

Josh Tickell, Arizona Muse, Jessica Harper The 2024 Albies

Cate Blanchett also spoke on stage at one point in the evening

Cate Blanchett also spoke on stage at one point in the evening

American activist Marley Dias was sat beside Gabrielle Union

American activist Marley Dias was sat beside Gabrielle Union

Meryl caught up with American philanthropist Melinda French Gates

Meryl caught up with American philanthropist Melinda French Gates

George teased that it was a surprise for Amal, saying: ‘I’m taking her somewhere tonight, but she doesn’t know where.’

George was dapper wearing a classic, black suit as well as a white dress shirt and a black bowtie. 

For a finishing touch, the actor slipped into a pair of sleek, black shoes that were secured with laces and added a flashy, silver watch on his left wrist.

His wife – whom he tied the knot with in 2014 – also accompanied Clooney and turned heads in an eye-catching look

Amal donned a figure-hugging, black velvet gown that contained a fitted bodice as well as a short train that fell down behind her. 

The elegant ensemble had a plunging neckline on the front, and was held up with thick straps that wrapped around her shoulders.   

Busy Philipps, Bella Tilbury, Charlotte Tilbury, Leslie Bibb pictured together

Busy Philipps, Bella Tilbury, Charlotte Tilbury, Leslie Bibb pictured together

Josh Tickell, Arizona Muse, Jessica Harper The 2024 Albies

Josh Tickell, Arizona Muse, Jessica Harper The 2024 Albies

Keegan-Michael Key, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Elle Key

Keegan-Michael Key, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Elle Key

The Library made for a stunning backdrop for the evening

The Library made for a stunning backdrop for the evening

Charlotte Tilbury was spotted chatting to Bronson van Wyck

Charlotte Tilbury was spotted chatting to Bronson van Wyck

Make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury's niece was also at the event

Make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury’s niece was also at the event

Cate was accompanied by her son Roman Robert Upton

Cate was accompanied by her son Roman Robert Upton

Roman Robert Upton holds hands with Cate Blanchett

Roman Robert Upton holds hands with Cate Blanchett

Doja Cat walked hand-in-hand with her boyfriend Joseph Quinn

Doja Cat walked hand-in-hand with her boyfriend Joseph Quinn

Doja Cat posed beside Donatella Versace

Doja Cat posed beside Donatella Versace

Meryl cut a demure figure during the evening

Meryl cut a demure figure during the evening

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