“Courage, as they say, is contagious. People who have the courage to change their societies—in India, in South Africa, in the United States—inspire each other and create rights for future generations,” Amal said in a video posted to YouTube. “But when I look at the world today, I see that courage is needed more than ever.”

The wife of movie icon George Clooney talked about the challenges and civil rights abuses that many people face around the world.

“At a time when women all over the world face physical abuse, restrictions on their ability to work, own property, travel and even have custody over their children, we need courage,” the 40-year-old political activist said. “At a time when the LGBT community and every continent struggles for equal rights, freedom from imprisonment and even death, we need courage.”

Amal was honored by the university with 2018 Nichols Chancellor’s Medal. She added that courage was the trait that will define the young students as a person. “Character traits like persistence, ambition, inquisitiveness and grit that will determine your success,” she shared. “However, the thing that will define you as a person is your courage. That is the virtue on which all others depend.”

“We need young people with the courage to say this is our world now and there’s going to be some changes,” Amal continued. “Be courageous. Challenge orthodoxy. Stand up for what you believe in. When you are in your rocking chair talking to your grandchildren many years from now, be sure you have a good story to tell.”

Nick Zeppos, the Chancellor of Vanderbilt University said that Amal plans to donate the honorarium given to her by the university to the Clooney Foundation for Justice.

Earlier in the week, Amal attended the 2018 Met Gala where she served as the co-chair alongside Rihanna and Donatella Versace. She and her husband looked amazing together on the red carpet, where she stunned a gorgeous strapless outfit created by British designer Richard Quinn, ET reports.

"It’s character traits like persistence, ambition, inquisitiveness and grit that will determine your success. And perhaps more than anything that will define you is your courage. That is the virtue on which all others depend."–Amal Clooney #VU2018

— VanderbiltU (@VanderbiltU) May 10, 2018

"Be courageous. Challenge orthodoxy. Stand up for what you believe in. When you are in your rocking chair talking to your grandchildren many years for now, be sure you have a good story to tell." – -Amal Clooney #VU2018

— VanderbiltU (@VanderbiltU) May 10, 2018

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This year’s gala theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” and no doubt Lively was one of the best dressed of the night, looking absolutely beautiful in her crimson gown, embroidered bodice, bejewelled straps and fabulously long train. The Versace gown took more than 600 hours to make.

Given all the detailed work of her outfit, headpiece and jewelry, many may have overlooked her important accessory – a custom clutch by Judith Leiber embellished with rhinestones. The purse actually had a hidden message – a subtle and adorable tribute to her husband and their two daughters. The image on one side of the clutch featured the Sacred Heart of Mary, while the other side had “Reynolds” written in crystals and a shape of a cross. Each point of the symbol had letters B (Blake), R (Ryan), J (daughter James) and I (youngest daughter Ines).

“Judith Leiber’s lasting legacy lives on,” the brand wrote on Instagram. “Blake Lively carries a custom Seamless Sacred Heart on the #MetGala red carpet tonight.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bif4QUgAkh0/?taken-by=judithleiberny

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiiopP7AEt5/?hl=en&taken-by=blakelively

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiinjufAWOb/?hl=en&taken-by=blakelively

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The 2018 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala was epic. The glamorous evening drew out a slew of A-listers who hit the red carper clad in their wildest styles. This year’s theme “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” definitely inspired more than a few fabulously unorthodox looks. Serving as co-chairs for what could be considered as the fashion Oscars were Amal Clooney, thee human rights attorney, Rihanna, the pop icon and Donatella Versace, high-fashion designer. The three fashionistas oversaw the event alongside Anna Wintour, Vogue editor-in-chief.

Rihanna stunned in one of her best looks to date wearing strapless, pearl-and-crystal embellished Margiela Artisanal gown by John Galliano. She completed the look with a head piece evocative of the pope’s mitre. No doubt Riri did a fab job sticking to the evening’s theme perfectly combining fashion and religion iconography.

Katy Perry hit the red carpet in her most memorable Met Gala look ever. Her interpretation to the night’s theme resulted her in sporting custom-made angel wings. The huge piece was paired with a gold Versace minidress and matching thigh-high boots. The 33-year-old singer continued to turn heads as she posed on the Met’s famous stairs in full character on her knees. 

Kim Kardashian also opted for gold and look absolutely fierce. The reality TV star played the theme perfectly wearing a floor-length Versace gown that featured two embellished crosses. Kim completed her look with dramatic eye makeup and a diamond cross necklace. 

The queen of NYC fashion also hit the annual Gala looking more fabulous than ever dressed in an extravagant golden Dolce & Gabbana gown with a corset top and a flowing train. She of course completed the look with an outstanding headpiece that featured a miniature nativity scene inside a decorated golden chapel.

Zendaya materialized her passion for drama and girl power wearing a custom Versace gown inspired by French heroine and Roman Catholic saint, Joan of Arc. The Greatest Showman actress accessorized the gown with silver rings and platform metallic heels.

Another goddess to hit the red carpet was Blake Lively who was clad in an elaborate Atelier Versace gown with sheer paneling down either side. If that wasn’t enough though, she paired her gown with over $2 million worth of Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Check out below more stunning looks from the 2018 Met Gala including Bella Hadid, Olivia Munn, Cardi B, Lena Dunham, Miley Cyrus, Kylie Jenner.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BigHweIBU6b/?hl=en&taken-by=iamcardib

https://www.instagram.com/p/BifuhSRhjz6/?hl=en&taken-by=mileycyrus

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“Courage, as they say, is contagious. People who have the courage to change their societies—in India, in South Africa, in the United States—inspire each other and create rights for future generations,” Amal said in a video posted to YouTube. “But when I look at the world today, I see that courage is needed more than ever.”

The wife of movie icon George Clooney talked about the challenges and civil rights abuses that many people face around the world.

“At a time when women all over the world face physical abuse, restrictions on their ability to work, own property, travel and even have custody over their children, we need courage,” the 40-year-old political activist said. “At a time when the LGBT community and every continent struggles for equal rights, freedom from imprisonment and even death, we need courage.”

Amal was honored by the university with 2018 Nichols Chancellor’s Medal. She added that courage was the trait that will define the young students as a person. “Character traits like persistence, ambition, inquisitiveness and grit that will determine your success,” she shared. “However, the thing that will define you as a person is your courage. That is the virtue on which all others depend.”

“We need young people with the courage to say this is our world now and there’s going to be some changes,” Amal continued. “Be courageous. Challenge orthodoxy. Stand up for what you believe in. When you are in your rocking chair talking to your grandchildren many years from now, be sure you have a good story to tell.”

Nick Zeppos, the Chancellor of Vanderbilt University said that Amal plans to donate the honorarium given to her by the university to the Clooney Foundation for Justice.

Earlier in the week, Amal attended the 2018 Met Gala where she served as the co-chair alongside Rihanna and Donatella Versace. She and her husband looked amazing together on the red carpet, where she stunned a gorgeous strapless outfit created by British designer Richard Quinn, ET reports.

"It’s character traits like persistence, ambition, inquisitiveness and grit that will determine your success. And perhaps more than anything that will define you is your courage. That is the virtue on which all others depend."–Amal Clooney #VU2018

— VanderbiltU (@VanderbiltU) May 10, 2018

"Be courageous. Challenge orthodoxy. Stand up for what you believe in. When you are in your rocking chair talking to your grandchildren many years for now, be sure you have a good story to tell." – -Amal Clooney #VU2018

— VanderbiltU (@VanderbiltU) May 10, 2018

The post Amal Clooney Gives Powerful Commencement Speech at Vanderbilt University appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

This year’s gala theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” and no doubt Lively was one of the best dressed of the night, looking absolutely beautiful in her crimson gown, embroidered bodice, bejewelled straps and fabulously long train. The Versace gown took more than 600 hours to make.

Given all the detailed work of her outfit, headpiece and jewelry, many may have overlooked her important accessory – a custom clutch by Judith Leiber embellished with rhinestones. The purse actually had a hidden message – a subtle and adorable tribute to her husband and their two daughters. The image on one side of the clutch featured the Sacred Heart of Mary, while the other side had “Reynolds” written in crystals and a shape of a cross. Each point of the symbol had letters B (Blake), R (Ryan), J (daughter James) and I (youngest daughter Ines).

“Judith Leiber’s lasting legacy lives on,” the brand wrote on Instagram. “Blake Lively carries a custom Seamless Sacred Heart on the #MetGala red carpet tonight.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bif4QUgAkh0/?taken-by=judithleiberny

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiiopP7AEt5/?hl=en&taken-by=blakelively

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiinjufAWOb/?hl=en&taken-by=blakelively

The post Blake Lively’s Met Gala 2018 Ensemble Had a Hidden Family Message appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The 2018 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala was epic. The glamorous evening drew out a slew of A-listers who hit the red carper clad in their wildest styles. This year’s theme “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” definitely inspired more than a few fabulously unorthodox looks. Serving as co-chairs for what could be considered as the fashion Oscars were Amal Clooney, thee human rights attorney, Rihanna, the pop icon and Donatella Versace, high-fashion designer. The three fashionistas oversaw the event alongside Anna Wintour, Vogue editor-in-chief.

Rihanna stunned in one of her best looks to date wearing strapless, pearl-and-crystal embellished Margiela Artisanal gown by John Galliano. She completed the look with a head piece evocative of the pope’s mitre. No doubt Riri did a fab job sticking to the evening’s theme perfectly combining fashion and religion iconography.

Katy Perry hit the red carpet in her most memorable Met Gala look ever. Her interpretation to the night’s theme resulted her in sporting custom-made angel wings. The huge piece was paired with a gold Versace minidress and matching thigh-high boots. The 33-year-old singer continued to turn heads as she posed on the Met’s famous stairs in full character on her knees. 

Kim Kardashian also opted for gold and look absolutely fierce. The reality TV star played the theme perfectly wearing a floor-length Versace gown that featured two embellished crosses. Kim completed her look with dramatic eye makeup and a diamond cross necklace. 

The queen of NYC fashion also hit the annual Gala looking more fabulous than ever dressed in an extravagant golden Dolce & Gabbana gown with a corset top and a flowing train. She of course completed the look with an outstanding headpiece that featured a miniature nativity scene inside a decorated golden chapel.

Zendaya materialized her passion for drama and girl power wearing a custom Versace gown inspired by French heroine and Roman Catholic saint, Joan of Arc. The Greatest Showman actress accessorized the gown with silver rings and platform metallic heels.

Another goddess to hit the red carpet was Blake Lively who was clad in an elaborate Atelier Versace gown with sheer paneling down either side. If that wasn’t enough though, she paired her gown with over $2 million worth of Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Check out below more stunning looks from the 2018 Met Gala including Bella Hadid, Olivia Munn, Cardi B, Lena Dunham, Miley Cyrus, Kylie Jenner.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BigHweIBU6b/?hl=en&taken-by=iamcardib

https://www.instagram.com/p/BifuhSRhjz6/?hl=en&taken-by=mileycyrus

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