Amal Clooney Reveals Why She and George Clooney Don’t Share Photos of Their Kids: ‘Private Moments’

Amal Clooney spoke about how much she and husband George Clooney value privacy for their family while navigating life in the spotlight.

In a rare and intimate interview, the human rights activist, 47, opened up about the delicate balance they’ve struck between global fame and preserving their personal world, especially when it comes to their kids.

“Creating private moments and spaces is becoming increasingly difficult,” Amal told Glamour in an article published on Thursday, July 3, revealing that it’s led her to set rules when it comes to entertaining guests in the comfort of her abode. “I now have a phone basket that I use to take everyone’s phones away!”

“It’s important to get that balance where you have time alone with your family and with your friends where people feel like you can have a safe and frank exchange,” she added. “And I would say becoming a parent means you’re more troubled by some of the intrusions.”

As for why Amal and George, 64, don’t share photos of their 8-year-old twins — Ella and Alexander — she said they have their reasons.

“We do the best we can to minimize any impact on our children. We don’t put our children out there, we’ve never put their photo out there or anything like that,” the lawyer explained.

The power couple welcomed their twins on June 6, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in London, nearly three years after exchanging their vows in Italy.

Amal said that her passion for mentorship is something she would like to ingrain in her children.

“Thinking back to my days at Oxford — that’s where I studied law — and now being back there two decades later, has made me reflect that I wasn’t remotely as engaged with the world, as knowledgeable about the world, as this generation is,” Amal said.

“The people I’m meeting now are not only unsatisfied with the status quo, they are determined to be agents of change. It’s invigorating to be around them. They ask really good and sometimes difficult questions. I love seeing that sort of curiosity,” the mom of two went on. “It’s something that we’re trying to instill in our kids.”

Amal credited George with helping her to stay motivated and empowered to chase after her goals. “I have a partner in life who is so supportive of what I do,” she continued.

The Right to a Fair Trial in International Law author also discussed her meaningful philanthropic work shortly after visiting Buckingham Palace to support The King’s Trust.

“And I remember when I became a mom, which was obviously a new frontier, he was the first one to say, ‘I know you’ve got this speech at the Security Council. You have to go, I’ve got the kids, don’t worry about it.’ I feel so incredibly lucky to share every day with him,” she said of George.

“And now we’re four. And I don’t take any of it for granted,” Amal gushed. “I treasure the laughter and the joy that I get from just being with them.”