Clooneys host Albies in London, announce AI justice hub

Amal and George Clooney hosted the Clooney Foundation for Justice Albies on Friday evening at London’s Natural History Museum, where the pair led an A-list crowd through a stormy night to celebrate human rights defenders. Amal Clooney drew attention both for her attire, a chocolate brown Atelier Versace gown, and for debuting a markedly shorter, voluminous haircut, while the event honored activists and raised the profile of the foundation’s work.

The Albies, named after anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs, relocated to the Natural History Museum for the first time after previously being held at the New York Public Library. The ceremony recognized a slate of honorees this year, including Fatou Baldeh, Jose Rubén Zamora, Marty Baron and Melinda French Gates, with Darren Walker receiving a Lifetime Achievement in Pursuit of Justice Award. The foundation used the evening to attract support for its work and to showcase partnerships and sponsors, including Atelier Versace, Microsoft and Charlotte Tilbury.

On the red carpet Amal Clooney wore a dark chocolate, off-the-shoulder corset gown with a long train and draped, ruched detailing created by Dario Vitale for Atelier Versace. She...