Julia Roberts, the pretty woman long known as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, received the Academy Museum Gala Icon Award on Saturday at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ second annual gala in Los Angeles.
George Clooney, who starred alongside Roberts six times during their illustrious careers, and his stylish wife Amal Clooney were among the guests attending the star-studded event.
Last year’s gala managed to bring in $11 million for the museum, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Pretty Woman support: George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney were among the guests to watch Julia Roberts receive the Academy Museum Gala Icon Award at the second annual event on Saturday
Clooney, 61, made his grand arrival ahead of the ceremony wearing a classic black three-piece suit and matching bow tie.
The longtime man and philanthropist also wore a white shirt, black dress shoes, while sporting a well-groomed salt-and-pepper beard and mustache.
The double Oscar winner seemed to enjoy all the attention, as long as his wife was by his side.
The couple, who celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary last month, struck several poses together for admiring photographers who couldn’t get enough of the handsome duo.
Handsome: Clooney, 61, made his grand arrival ahead of the event wearing a classic black three-piece suit and matching bow tie
Chic: The longtime man and philanthropist also wore a white shirt, black dress shoes, while sporting a well-groomed beard and mustache, alongside his glamorous wife
Chic: Amal, a 44-year-old lawyer specializing in international law and human rights, was the picture of elegance in a two-tone lime green dress and matching heels
Amal, a 44-year-old lawyer specializing in international law and human rights, was the picture of elegance in a two-tone lime green dress and matching heels.
The Beirut, Lebanon native styled her long, flowing dark brown tresses down part of her chest and the middle of her back with lots of soft waves and curls.
To complete her overall look, Amal accessorized with lots of bling, including dangling earrings, rings and a bracelet, while sporting a silver clutch.
Considering they starred in six movies together, dating back to 2001, it’s only fitting that the Clooneys would watch Roberts accept the Icon Award in person.
Julia and George first met on the set of the popular movie Ocean’s Eleven (2001), and became “instant friends”, according to the acclaimed actress during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Elegance: The Beirut, Lebanon native styled her dark brown tresses long and flowing down part of her chest and down the middle of her back with lots of soft waves and curls
Funnyman: The double Oscar winner also showed his infectious sense of humor during the red carpet part of the festive evening
Accessorize: To complete her overall look, Amal accessorized with lots of bling, including dangling earrings, rings and a bracelet, while sporting a silver clutch
They actually played husband and wife in the Ocean’s Eleven series which included the sequels Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007).
The two stars also starred together in the biographical spy film Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) and the crime thriller Money Monster (2016).
And now, with the new romantic comedy film Ticket To Paradise (2022) releasing on October 21st, that will make six films that Clooney and Roberts have shared screen time together.
In the new film, the duo play divorced parents, David and Georgia Cotton, who travel to Bali after learning that their daughter, Lily, is planning to marry a man named Gede, whom she has just met. They decide to work together to sabotage the wedding to prevent Lily from making the same mistake they made 25 years ago.
Go strong: The couple just celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary last month
Center of attention: Photographers hovered around the power couple ahead of the gala
The Academy Museum has honored Roberts, 54, with the Icon Award for his career as an artist that has had “significant global cultural impact”, according to Deadline.
“Over her extensive and renowned career, Julia has portrayed iconic characters and memorable roles,” said Jacqueline Stewart, Director and President of the Academy Museum. “We are thrilled to honor his continued excellence in the industry and his contribution to the arts.”
During the evening, Steve McQueen received the Vantage Award, which recognizes “an art or scholar who has helped to contextualize and challenge the dominant narratives around cinema”.
Make a difference: As a lawyer specializing in international law and human rights, Amal is qualified to practice law in the United States, England and Wales.
Justice for All: The Clooneys are co-founders of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which advocates for justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world: “We believe justice means fighting for rights individuals unfairly targeted by oppressive governments through the courts’
Additionally, Miky Lee received the Pillar Award, for “exemplary leadership and support of the Academy Museum”, and Tilda Swinton received the Visionary Award, which honors an “artist or scholar whose extensive work has advanced the art of cinema”.
Roberts made her film and TV debut in 1987 and went on to become one of the world’s top female leads, with many of her films earning over $100 million worldwide, including six ranked among the top-grossing films. of their respective years.
The Georgia native won the title of highest-paid actress in the world for the majority of the 1990s and the first half of the 2000s.
Bonded forever: Julia Roberts and George Clooney first met on the set of the acclaimed heist movie, Ocean’s Eleven (2001), and became ‘instant friends’, according to the acclaimed actress on Jimmy Kimmel Live; in all, they starred in six films together during their career
Honoured: The Academy Museum has honored Roberts, 54, with the Icon Award for her career as an artist who has had “significant global cultural impact”, according to Deadline
