A-List Extravaganza: The Clooneys Host Celebs at Their $100 Million Lake Como Villa!
LAKE COMO LOVERS: GEORGE AND AMAL CLOONEY HOST A-PLUS GUESTS AT THEIR $100 MILLION LAKEFRONT VILLA
The ultimate celebrity power couple, George and Amal Clooney, are living their best lives in Lake Como, Italy. The stunning lakeside villa, Villa Oleandra, which they've owned for nearly two decades, has become the go-to destination for A-list guests seeking a taste of la dolce vita.
Last weekend, George, 64, and Amal, 47, welcomed an impressive group of friends to their magnificent estate, including Hollywood heavyweights Adam Sandler, Greta Gerwig, and her husband Noah Baumbach. The Clooneys' eight-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, were also in attendance, soaking up the sun-kissed fun.
But that's not all - this party was a veritable who's who of Tinseltown! Joining the festivities were Oscar-winning actors Jim Broadbent and Laura Dern, as well as American stars Billy Crudup, Grace Edwards, and Patrick Wilson. And because no A-list gathering would be complete without some youthful energy, actress Eve Hewson (daughter of U2's Bono) and Elvis's granddaughter Riley Keough also made an appearance.
Italian-German actress Alba Rohrwacher, a local favorite, was the only guest who could claim to have true Lake Como roots. After their stay at Villa Oleandra, the Clooneys and their guests are expected to head east to the Venice Film Festival, which kicks off later this week.
But what's behind the allure of this enchanting villa? For George Clooney, it's more than just a beautiful home - it's a sentimental haven that holds memories of his first meeting with Amal in 2013. "I thought she was beautiful, and I thought she was funny and obviously smart," he recalled in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter back in 2017.
Villa Oleandra has been the site of many unforgettable events over the years. In 2004, George treated the entire cast of Ocean's Twelve to a visit at the villa. And who can forget when Emily Blunt and John Krasinski tied the knot there in 2010? The Boston-born actor revealed that George offered the home to them multiple times before they finally said yes.
"It was only on the fourth ask that I said yes," John confessed to Elle six years later. "Because the first three times I thought, 'There's no way he is serious.'"
Jennifer Aniston even made Villa Oleandra her temporary home in 2018 while working on the comedy film Murder Mystery. And when heavy rain and landslides battered the area four years ago, George sprang into action, offering support to the local community.
After assessing the damage, George shared a video online, saying, "It's much worse than I thought. I have spoken to the mayor - there will be a lot of work, it will take millions of dollars, but this city is strong. It will react and return better than before."
The mayor himself, Roberto Pozzi, praised George for his immediate response: "He came straight to the town hall to see what had happened and we took a tour of the damage."
But what about Villa Oleandra's future? Rumors have been circulating that the Clooneys might sell their beloved home, but it seems they're holding onto it for dear life. They purchased the property from the Heinz family in 2002 for a mere €10 million - a steal considering its current estimated value of over $100 million.
The villa's stunning architecture and breathtaking views have made it a hotspot for celebrity activity. And with its rich history and sentimental value, it's no wonder George and Amal are reluctant to let go of this piece of their hearts.
As the Clooneys prepare to head off to the Venice Film Festival, one thing is certain - Villa Oleandra remains an unbeatable destination for anyone looking to experience la dolce vita with a side of A-list glamour.
