George and Amal Clooney hosted the 2026 Albies at London’s Natural History Museum on Friday evening.
The A-list couple, who organized the annual ceremony through their Clooney Foundation for Justice, drew a constellation of stars to the historic venue for the awards honoring extraordinary courage in the fight for justice and human rights worldwide.
Emily Ratajkowski joined the guest list alongside Melinda Gates, Josh Hartnett, and Felicity Jones, among other famous faces who stepped out for the glamorous evening.
The Clooney Foundation for Justice established the Albies to recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional bravery in their struggles for justice and human rights across the globe.
The Natural History Museum provided a dramatic backdrop for the ceremony, with its Victorian architecture and vast exhibition halls transformed for the star-studded occasion.
The event marks a significant date on the London social calendar, bringing together entertainment figures and activists in a single venue to celebrate human rights defenders.
George Clooney has long combined his Hollywood career with political and social activism, while Amal Clooney has built an internationally renowned practice as a human rights lawyer representing victims of mass atrocities and landmark cases before international courts.
The couple’s foundation focuses on advancing justice in courtrooms, classrooms, and communities around the world, with the Albies serving as its highest-profile annual gathering.
Ratajkowski, the model and actress known for her outspoken political commentary, has increasingly aligned herself with progressive causes and feminist advocacy in recent years.
Gates, who has channeled her philanthropic efforts into global health and women’s economic empowerment since her public divorce from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, brought her established presence in the humanitarian sector to the evening.
The 2026 edition continued the Albies’ tradition of bridging celebrity culture with serious recognition of those risking their lives and livelihoods to challenge oppression and inequality.
