If you’re wondering how 36-year-old human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin got George Clooney, a guy whose personal brand relies on his bachelorhood, to propose, don’t bother: According to a source who spoke to People magazine (which first reported the still unconfirmed news that the two are engaged), Alamuddin is just “on [Clooney’s] level.” Also, let’s remember how excited Clooney still gets about pulling off pranks. This rumor could be one of those — though it’s telling that he hasn’t bothered to deny it. So, a tentative congratulations to the 52-year-old on finally getting tired enough to settle down.
