Read the complete text of Amal Clooney’s heartfelt speech for George at AFI event

Amal Clooney on Thursday paid unprecedented public tribute to her movie star husband George Clooney, calling him a gentleman, an amazing husband and father and the love of her life.

The human rights lawyer was addressing a star-studded lifetime achievement award ceremony in Hollywood for Ocean’s Eleven star Clooney.

But she said it was easier for her “to address a court on behalf of detainees than to speak publicly, as I am doing for the first time tonight, about my husband.”

AFI salutes George Clooney — icon, luminary and ultimate leading man — with the 46th AFI Life Achievement Award. #GeorgeClooneyAFI pic.twitter.com/MurfKFuXCl

— AFI (@AmericanFilm) June 8, 2018

George Clooney’s proud parents at his AFI Life Achievement Award gala tribute. #GeorgeClooneyAFI pic.twitter.com/5I9gi0VPLs

— AFI (@AmericanFilm) June 8, 2018

“I met George when I was 35 and starting to become quite resigned to the idea that I would be a spinster. Then we met,” Amal Clooney told the audience, packed with friends and A list stars like Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Aniston, model Cindy Crawford and Diane Keaton.

“Five years later, he is the person who has my complete admiration and also …read more