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Amal and George Clooney | Source: Getty Images
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‘We Ruined the Gene Pool for Them’: George Clooney on His 6-Year-Old Twins’ Interests These Days

Taitirwa Sehliselwe Murape
Oct 07, 2023
04:15 P.M.
  • Despite being ultra-famous celebrities, Hollywood star couple George and Amal Clooney do their best to keep a low profile when it comes to their children.
  • However, after recently celebrating their 9th wedding anniversary, the movie star dad decided to share some details about their children.
  • Previously, George and Amal opened up about their relationship.
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Amal and George Clooney at the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, California on October 15, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Amal and George Clooney at the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, California on October 15, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney spotted in New York City on September 23, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney spotted in New York City on September 23, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Star couple George Clooney, 62, and Amal Clooney, 45, are revered as one of Hollywood's golden couples. Since their union, the public has been fascinated and enthralled with the good-looking couple who recently celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary.

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George and Amal Clooney at the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, California on October 15, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney at the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, California on October 15, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

At the end of last month, George and Amal made an appearance at the Clooney Foundation's 2nd annual Albie Awards a day after their anniversary, dressed in style. While there, the couple briefly chatted with a media outlet about their relationship.

Amal and George Clooney at the Albie Awards in New York City on September 29, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Amal and George Clooney at the Albie Awards in New York City on September 29, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

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During their chat, George took the opportunity to boast about his beloved wife. Of Amal, the "Up in the Air" star gushed:

"She inspires me in everything she does..."

Amal Clooney at the premiere of "Suburbicon" in Westwood, California on October 22, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

Amal Clooney at the premiere of "Suburbicon" in Westwood, California on October 22, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

George then mentioned the fact that they had just celebrated their anniversary the day before and jokingly went back and forth with the interviewer, who he claimed had said that he and Amal would not last. Evidently, the lovebirds proved naysayers wrong, as they are still going strong.

George and Amal Clooney at the 74th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy on September 2, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney at the 74th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy on September 2, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

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Interestingly enough, though they are recognized as a power couple in the eyes of many, Amal does not necessarily agree with the sentiment. When her husband asked her whether or not she thought of themselves as a power couple, the dark-haired beauty humbly answered:

"Not really."

Amal and George Clooney at the Clooney Foundation for Justice's The Albies in New York City on September 28, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Amal and George Clooney at the Clooney Foundation for Justice's The Albies in New York City on September 28, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Being humble about their compatibility is something that is not new to the couple. In the past, George expressed not knowing if Amal would like him, despite having been one of Hollywood's premiere bachelors before meeting her. Similarly, Amal asserted that her union with George and building a beautiful family together came as somewhat of a surprise.

Amal and George Clooney at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Amal and George Clooney at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

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George and Amal Clooney Opened Up About Their First Impressions & Their Relationship

Last year, in a sit-down interview with Gayle King, the star couple shared details about their first impressions of each other and revealed insights about their relationship.

Amal and George Clooney at the DVF Awards in Venice, Italy on August 31, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Amal and George Clooney at the DVF Awards in Venice, Italy on August 31, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

When George first met Amal, the actor said he was enthralled by her the minute she walked through the door. He also spoke about the ease he felt from their encounter, adding:

"...the fun part was, you know, we didn't—I didn't know whether, you know, she would like me or any of those things..."

George and Amal Clooney at the American Film Institute's 46th Life Achievement Award Gala in Hollywood, California on June 7, 2018 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney at the American Film Institute's 46th Life Achievement Award Gala in Hollywood, California on June 7, 2018 | Source: Getty Images

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The icon revealed that he started courting Amal through letters. In trying to be strategic with how he wooed her, Amal confirmed that some of the letters would speak about how his dog needed a human rights lawyer to help with rescue efforts.

George and Amal Clooney at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 11, 2015 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 11, 2015 | Source: Getty Images

Of her first impression of the charming actor, the human rights lawyer confirmed that she too, was smitten. According to the 45 year old:

"I met him, and I thought, 'I'm so glad that there's someone like him in the world.' I didn't necessarily imagine that I would get to spend my life with him or that we would have this incredible family..."

George and Amal Clooney at the Cesar Film Awards in Paris, France on February 24, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney at the Cesar Film Awards in Paris, France on February 24, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

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George admitted that the two had never really pondered over what they actively do to stay together. He said they had not done so because their relationship has been and remains the most uncomplicated matter in both their lives.

George and Amal Clooney at the 74th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy on September 2, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney at the 74th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy on September 2, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

Interestingly enough, before they tied the knot, George said that the two had never discussed marriage while dating. He explained that he actually popped the question one day out of the blue.

George and Amal Clooney at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 12, 2016 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 12, 2016 | Source: Getty Images

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For George, meeting Amal changed everything for him, especially when the couple welcomed their twins, Ella and Alexander Clooney.

Not only can they recite their ABCs in more than one language, but the twins could also count to 20 in Italian when they were barely two.

George and Amal Clooney at the Cesar Film Awards in Paris, France on February 24, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney at the Cesar Film Awards in Paris, France on February 24, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney Shared Some Details about Their Twins

When it comes to Ella and Alexander, the doting mom and dad tend to keep their lives private. However, the protective parents recently shared some details about their twins' personalities.

Amal Clooney with her and George Clooney's twins, Alexander and Ella Clooney in New York City on December 6, 2018 | Source: Getty Images

Amal Clooney with her and George Clooney's twins, Alexander and Ella Clooney in New York City on December 6, 2018 | Source: Getty Images

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During this year's Albie Awards, the couple disclosed that their kids seemed to have developed a preference for heavy metal music, and according to Amal, it was their father who introduced them to the genre.

Amal and George Clooney spotted in Venice, Italy on August 29, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Amal and George Clooney spotted in Venice, Italy on August 29, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Describing his kids as "headbangers," George explained, "It’s not fully heavy metal. It’s just heavy enough that they can bang their heads." George also admitted that their kids were "musical" to no credit to their parents. parents. In fact, he quipped:

"...We have no musical talent...We ruined the gene pool for them."

Amal and George Clooney at The Prince's Trust and TKMaxx & Homesense Awards in London, England on May 16, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Amal and George Clooney at The Prince's Trust and TKMaxx & Homesense Awards in London, England on May 16, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

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Having an affinity for heavy metal might be something newly discovered about their children, but Ella and Alexander have been developing their personalities for a while now. Apparently, the two little ones who could already recite all their ABCs in English and Italian at 2 are jokesters. George once revealed:

"They're happy kids. They laugh a lot. They do pranks already."

George Clooney spotted in New York City on September 29, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

George Clooney spotted in New York City on September 29, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Ella and Alexander are super intelligent kids too. Not only can they recite their ABCs in more than one language, but the twins could also count to 20 in Italian when they were barely two. Their dad confirmed this, crediting their mother for their brains.

Amal and George Clooney at the premiere of "Ticket To Paradise" in Los Angeles, California on October 17, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Amal and George Clooney at the premiere of "Ticket To Paradise" in Los Angeles, California on October 17, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Now six, Ella and Alexander continue to grow into their own and remain making their parents, George and Amal, proud.

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