George Clooney Feted at Ripple of Hope Awards

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At a glitzy gala taking place at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, George Clooney was honored for his philanthropic efforts.

November 19, 2010

AceShowbiz - George Clooney was honored for his charity work at a glitzy gala in New York City on Wednesday night, November 17. The Hollywood actor attended the Ripple of Hope Awards at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, where he was celebrated for his philanthropic efforts.

Clooney took to the stage to pick up a trophy at the ceremony, which is held by the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights, as his proud father, Nick, and girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis watched from the audience.

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