George Clooney’s mother excitedly reveals the sex of his twins

George Clooney confirmed for the first time that he is expecting twins with wife Amal.

Actor George Clooney, who is expecting twins with wife Amal, for the first time confirmed the news, saying he is really happy and excited about becoming a father. His mother Nina, meanwhile, revealed the sex of the twins.

George Clooney (R), and his wife British-Lebanese lawyer Amal Clooney pose as they arrive for the screening of the film Money Monster at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. (AFP)

In an interview on Rencontres de Cinema with Laurent Weil, Clooney, who was honoured at The Caesar Awards, could not stop smiling when asked about the news, reported E! Online.

“We are really happy and really excited. It’s going to be an adventure. We’ve sort of embraced it all… with arms wide open,” he said.

The 55-year-old star also talked about how his “supportive” friends reacted when he told them the news.

“It got really quiet. And they all just started making baby crying noises, and the whole table just busted up laughing.”

Clooney’s mother Nina meanwhile, excitedly revealed the sex of the twins in an interview with Vogue on Thursday. “It will be one of each! Yes, a boy and a girl. That’s what I’ve been told.”

George Clooney and his wife Amal pose on the red carpet as they arrive during the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes.

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