Time: 2024-07-11
George Clooney , along with his squad consisting of Brad Pitt , Matt Damon , Julia Roberts , and the iconic couple Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford , is the stuff of legend . The connection between Cindy , Rande , and George and his wife Amal goes beyond just friendship , spanning four decades , business deals , weddings , and children . Rande and George first met in the mid-1990s at a popular hot spot , the Whiskey , at the Paramount Hotel.
The friendship between George and Cindy led to shared vacations , including a memorable trip to Italy in 2002 where George fell in love with Lake Como and later purchased a 00 million lakeside villa . In 2009 , George , Rande , and Cindy purchased a compound in Mexico featuring two houses designed by the renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta . Initially , the plan was to share one home , but Cindy suggested having two homes on the same piece of land for more convenience.
In 2013 , as plans were underway to launch their tequila company Casamigos , George fell in love with Amal , a human rights lawyer whom he met at a dinner party . The tequila brand , initially a pet project for George and Rande , became a successful venture , leading to its public release and becoming one of the best - selling tequila products on the market . The bond over tequila also strengthened the friendship between Cindy and Amal , who became close friends over the years.
Tequila has played a significant role in various milestones in George 's life , including his lavish three - day wedding extravaganza to Amal in Venice in 2014 , where Rande was his best man . The sale of Casamigos to Diageo in 2017 for billion marked a major success for the company , but George and Rande continue to be actively involved . Cindy also launched her product , Casamigas Jalapeno , earlier in 2024 , adding a spicy twist to the classic tequila.
The family bonds between George , Amal , Cindy , and Rande have continued to grow over the years . Casamigos publicly congratulated George and Amal on the birth of their twins in 2017 , with Rande even visiting the twins in London . As Cindy 's children have grown , they have also strengthened their bonds with George and Amal , with Kaia and her boyfriend seen with the couple at a post - screening party in 2023 . The enduring friendship between George and Rande was highlighted when George generously paid all of Rande 's taxes for the year , showcasing the true nature of their friendship and support for each other.
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