The Clooneys are unveiling their villa to the public
George and Amal Clooney Host Exclusive Fundraiser at Villa Passalacqua
George and Amal Clooney are opening the doors of their luxurious villa on Lake Como, Italy, to 16 guests for a five-day fundraiser. The event, hosted at Villa Passalacqua, aims to raise over $1 million for the Clooney Foundation for Justice.
The starting participation fee for the event is €160,000 (~$173,000) per room (based on double occupancy), with an additional minimum donation of $60,000 per person. The fee includes luxury accommodations and experiences curated around Lake Como.
Villa Passalacqua, an 18th-century villa with frescoed suites and lakeside views, was once owned by Pope Innocent XI. The event is exclusive and limited to guests passionate about philanthropy.
The Clooneys, who also own properties in the USA and southern France, rarely stay at their Lake Como villa. Despite this, tourists and paparazzi often try to catch a glimpse of the property.
In a twist of speculation, US actor Robert De Niro was recently spotted on Lake Como, leading "Corriere della Sera" to speculate that he might be one of the guests. However, the names of the guests were not initially disclosed, but they are said to come from the USA, the Middle East, and Asia.
George Clooney took Amal Alamuddin's last name after their marriage in September 2014. The couple became parents to twins, a boy and a girl, in June 2017.
There were rumors that the Clooneys might have sold Villa Oleandra, a property they bought over 20 years ago in the municipality of Laglio, directly on the shores of Lake Como. However, the police have set up a no-go zone on the water and land around the villa to ensure privacy for the guests.
In the past, each guest is reported to have paid around $91,150 for a luxurious evening event at the villa during one of the foundation's private gatherings. This year, each guest is reportedly paying 170,000 dollars (around 146,000 euros) for the visit.
The purpose of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, established by George and Amal Clooney, is not specified in the provided text. However, the high-profile nature of the event and the couple's focus on fundraising for their foundation indicate their commitment to making a difference.
♪ George Clooney, a celebrated Hollywood figure immersed in pop-culture, is hosting an exclusive entertainment event at Villa Passalacqua, an 18th-century villa formerly owned by a pope. ♪ During this fundraiser, celebrities from various continents are rumored to participate, echoing the global reach of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which the couple, passionately committed to philanthropy, are raising funds for.
