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George Clooney held hands with his wife Amal as they touched down in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.
The Hollywood actor, 64, and French-British lawyer, 47, looked completely loved-up as they headed out of the airport.
Amal stole the spotlight in her navy mini dress which she teamed with stylish knee-high leopard print boots.
George cut a dapper figure in a full navy ensemble, complemented with casual Adidas trainers.
The couple, who have been married for over 10 years, are set for an exciting weekend ahead.
The 2026 Winter Olympics will kick off with a lavish opening ceremony featuring star-studded performances, stunning visuals and all the glitz expected of sport’s biggest winter stage.
George Clooney, 64, held hands with his wife Amal, 47, as they touched down in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday
The Hollywood actor and French-British lawyer looked completely loved-up as they headed out of the airport
Including more than 1,300 performers, among them 1,200 volunteers from 27 countries, the ceremony has been months in the making, with a host of global music stars set to take to the stage at the 76,000-capacity San Siro stadium.
Music will play a central role in the ceremony, with organisers aiming to showcase Italy’s culture while putting a modern spin on the spectacle.
Mariah Carey is among the headline acts set to take to the stage, though not in the way viewers might expect.
Organisers have said the US superstar has made the ‘courageous’ decision to sing a ‘very well-known song’ in its original Italian.
Legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is also set to perform during the ceremony.
‘Singing at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games is a great honour and a deeply emotional experience,’ he said.
In the stands, dozens of heads of state and government are expected to attend, including US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella will receive a special tribute, one of the night’s several moments organisers are keeping under wraps.
Mariah Carey is among the headline acts set to take to the stage, though not in the way viewers might expect (Pictured: Mariah seen arriving at the airport on Monday)
The event will begin at 8pm local time (7pm GMT) at San Siro (pictured), the iconic 75,000-seat stadium home to football giants AC Milan and Inter Milan
The event will begin at 8pm local time (7pm GMT) at San Siro, the iconic 75,000-seat stadium home to football giants AC Milan and Inter Milan.
The opening ceremony is expected to be the last major event staged at the ageing venue, which was built nearly a century ago and is due to be replaced in the coming years.
Unlike previous Games, the inaugural celebration will unfold across multiple locations, with Milan hosting the main event.
Satellite celebrations, including athlete parades, will also take place in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d’Ampezzo, giving athletes and spectators outside Milan a chance to share the moment.
The joint hosts of the Games, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, are located about five hours apart.
