"Yes, and I still do (think that). Everyone would say the same thing," he told PageSix when asked if he thinks he is "punching above his weight" with Amal.

Just days ago, the 'Ticket to Paradise' star said he has become used to playing second fiddle to the barrister over recent years as he joked he has been reduced to being her "plus-one" since they got married and he now has to introduce himself simply as Amal Clooney's husband, reports aceshowbiz.com.

George is one of the world's most recognisable film stars but, he accepts that his wife often steals the limelight whenever they're on a red carpet together.

He said, "She cleans up. I'm always embarrassed because I'm wearing something that I've worn, like, 1,000 times."