US actor George Clooney and Lebanese-born human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin formalised their marriage in a civil ceremony in Venice yesterday, capping star-studded weekend nuptials.

George Clooney has married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in a private ceremony in Venice, a spokesman for the actor said.

George Clooney sipped champagne with celebrity pals before donning a tuxedo and boarding a water taxi that conveyed the smiling groom up the majestic Grand Canal in Venice.

Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney and his fiancée, Amal Alamuddin, are expected to marry in Venice in the next few days.

A string of A-list celebrities is expected to gather in Venice this weekend for one of the most exclusive jet-set events of the year: the wedding of US actor George Clooney to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin.

George Clooney's family were "surprised" when he got engaged.

George Clooney was "so close" to his pet pig he didn't want to have children, according to Elizabeth Daily.

Matt Damon wasn't surprised George Clooney has got engaged.

George Clooney has resigned from his United Nations peacekeeping role.

George Clooney's father is "thrilled" about his engagement.

George Clooney could finally be settling down — the Hollywood star is engaged to beautiful lawyer Amal Alamuddin.

George Clooney hasn't met the love of his life yet.

George Clooney's sister doesn't think he will ever marry again.

The ‘Burn After Reading’ actor George Clooney – who has been dating Italian television presenter Elisabetta Canalis for more than a year – admits he feels much less stressed since buying a villa in the European town of Laglio as he can escape the pressures of Hollywood.

George Clooney doesn't want to get married again because he is a “lousy” husband.

George Clooney has dismissed reports he is to wed his girlfriend Sarah Larson.

Hollywood actor George Clooney will be $40,000 (€34,000) richer if stays single for another six years, after betting Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer he will still be a childless singleton aged 50.

Hollywood heart-throb George Clooney is a firm believer in love at first sight because his parents got engaged on their first date, and are still happily married decades later.

George Clooney says he is more interested in his work than finding a woman.