'And they said it wouldn't last!': George Clooney, 61, gushes over his 'magical' wife Amal, 44, ahead of their eighth wedding anniversary as they put on a cosy display at History Talks event

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By ELLIE PHILLIPS FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 03:58 EDT, 26 September 2022 | UPDATED: 10:45 EDT, 26 September 2022

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George Clooney gushed over his 'magical wife' Amal as they were seen attending the History Talks event together on Saturday.
The couple - who will celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary on September 27 - put on a cosy display as they hit the red carpet in Washington D.C.'s DAR Constitution Hall. 
The duo, who are both known for their involvement as human rights activists, were speakers at the event and happily posed for photographs upon arrival.
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Stylish couple: George Clooney gushed over his 'magical wife' Amal as they were seen attending the History Talks event together on Saturday in Washington D.C
Speaking to ETOnline about their relationship, George, 61, said there is 'no downside' when it comes to being married to Amal, 44.
He said: 'Eight years! And they said it wouldn't last. Everything about my wife is sort of magical, as I think everybody has come to realize as they see her and hear her and hear what she stands for. There's just no downside to her!'


The Gravity star was asked about the 'moral code' he and his wife hope to instil in their four-year-old twins Alexander and Ella.
He said: 'The same thing I think everybody wants to instil in their kids, really. Which is to pay attention to other people. In my family, the rules were always "Challenge people with power, defend people with less power." And if you can do that, you've had a good life.'
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Big night: The married couple, who are both known for their involvement as human rights activists, were speakers at the event and happily posed for photographs upon arrival
[size=18]Date Night! George Clooney holds hands with wife Amal to dinner




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For the red carpet event, successful lawyer Amal turned heads in a vibrant red jumpsuit that fell down past her ankles, and which she teamed with gold pointed heels.. 
The form-fitting, sleeveless ensemble was comprised of a red lace material, and molded to her slim physique.
Her makeup was classically done, and a touch of red lipstick was worn to coordinate with the colour scheme of her stylish outfit. 
Ocean's Eleven star George also dressed to impress in a classic grey suit, which he wore with a black dress shirt, worn open at the collar. 
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Loved-up: They happily posed for photographs upon arrival 
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Stunning: Amal turned heads in form-fitting, sleeveless ensemble was comprised of a red lace material, and molded to her slim physique 
The couple lovingly posed for pictures together, and took time to take a few quick snaps with other guests on the glamorous red carpet. 
History Talks is a live event that allows audiences and viewers to listen to a variety of speakers such as global leaders, authors, filmmakers, and trailblazers in the world, according to the official website. 
The special limited series also, 'explores our nation's past to understand our present and illuminate our future.'
George and Amal officially tied the knot on September 27 in 2014, and share five-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella. 
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Arriving: George and Amal were pictured arriving at the venue arm in arm in Washington D.C. 
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Handsome: Ocean's Eleven star George also dressed to impress in a classic grey suit, which he wore with a black dress shirt, worn open at the collar

[size=18]George and Amal Clooney arrive in style at the train station




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The powerful duo met nearly ten years ago in 2013. George explained to People about the day he first met his future wife. 'It's the wildest thing. A mutual friend of ours said, 'I'm stopping by and can I bring my friend?'  
'And I was like, 'Of course.' I got a call from my agent who called me and said, 'I met this woman who's coming to your house who you're gonna marry,' the actor added. 
Upon crossing paths, sparks immediately flew. One year later, George got down on one knee and proposed. 
When reflecting on the special night, the star told the entertainment publication that Amal was utterly surprised and it took her a few moments to respond. 
'She just kept staring at the ring, going, 'Oh, my God.' It was 20 minutes of me on my knee, waiting for her to say yes, because she was so shocked.' 
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All smiles: The happy couple posed with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin