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Amal Clooney was born in Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon on February 3, 1978. Amal Clooney is listed as a barrister, human rights defender and writer. That works out to 48 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Dr Challoner's High School and New York University School of Law. Listed accolades include honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (2023) and BBC 100 Women (2023).
My Take
I find Amal Clooney fascinating because she turned global celebrity into leverage for the least glamorous work imaginable: grinding, years-long human rights litigation. Representing Nadia Murad, Maria Ressa, and other clients whom powerful states would prefer the world forget takes more than legal brilliance; it takes a stomach for battles that may be lost yet still must be fought. The tabloids fixate on her wardrobe, which I think badly misses the point — she is one of the few public figures who makes international law feel urgent and human. My take: history will remember her courtroom record long after the red-carpet photos fade.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Amal Clooney
- Name (Japanese)
- アマル・クルーニー
- Reading
- あまる・くるーにー
- Born
- February 3, 1978 (age 48)
- Origin
- Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
- Occupation
- barrister / human rights defender / writer / lawyer / jurist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- Dr Challoner's High School
- University
- New York University School of Law
Awards & achievements
- 2023 honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
- 2023 BBC 100 Women
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Amal Clooney born?
Born February 3, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Amal Clooney from?
Amal Clooney is from Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon.
What does Amal Clooney do?
Amal Clooney works as barrister, human rights defender, writer, lawyer, jurist.
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