George Clooney’s wife Amal does not consider herself a celebrity (Video)

Amal Clooney is many things a lawyer, an activist, an author and even though she is married to one of the most famous men in the world, she does not consider herself a celebrity.

NBC's Cynthia McFadden got the first American interview with the 37-year-old when she was in Washington D.C. this week to highlight what has occurred in the Maldives with her client, Mohamed Nasheed.

Amal has been wanting keep the focus on her work even after her marriage to one of the world’s most elusive bachelors, George Clooney. But McFadden did bring up the topic of celebrity.

“Many years ago, Angelina Jolie said she understood she was going to get attention and if she could use all of that light an energy toward her and turn it around,” McFadden said. “Is that how you feel about celebrity?”

The British lawyer responded by saying, “I think it’s wonderful that celebrities would choose to spend their time, energy, or the spotlight they have to raise awareness about these causes. I don’t really see myself in the same way because I’m still doing the same job that I used to do before. If there is more attention paid to that for whatever reason…”

McFadden them chimed in, “Oh, you know the reason.”

To which Clooney replied, “…I think that’s good. I think there is a certain responsibility that comes with that. I think that I’m exercising it in an appropriate manner by continuing to do this kind of work.”

You can watch the interview below.

 

 

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