Amal Alamuddin (Photo): 5 Things to know about George Clooney's fiancee

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George Clooney is reportedly engaged to British lawyer Amal Alamuddin.

A source close to the couple confirmed to People: "George and Amal are trying to keep things very low-key but they also aren't really trying to hide this, it doesn't seem. I think it's like they want the people they love to know that this is real, that they plan on being together forever."

Clooney, 52, and Alamuddin, 36, have been pictured together a number of times.

Just recently, Alamuddin reportedly showed off a ring in Malibu, California, according to Entertainment Tonight.

News of Clooney's engagement is surprising for Clooney, who has been dubbed Hollywood's most eligible bachelor.

Fans are curious as to who Alamuddin is, as news of their engagement spreads.

Here are five things to know about Clooney's fiancee:

  1. Alamuddin is a humanitarian lawyer and has worked on high profile cases including WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's fight against extradition. She is currently an advisor to former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
  2. She was born in Lebanon and studied at the prestigious Oxford University and the New York University School of Law
  3. She can speak English, French and Arabic fluently
  4. Alamuddin has published several book chapters on international criminal law
  5. Voted the hottest barrister in London by legal blog Your Barrister Boyfriend, seen here on Tumblr
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