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Barbara Walters names Amal Clooney most fascinating person of 2014

By Lauren Moraski

/ CBS News

Before 2014, the name Amal Alamuddin was largely unknown. Now the human rights lawyer lawyer and new Mrs. Clooney has been named Barbara Walters' most fascinating person of the year.

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's wedding 28 photos

The former Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney tied the knot this fall in Venice, celebrating the nuptials with a weekend of events attended by many celebrities and captured by photographers.

Walters described their wedding as perfect, including Amal's wedding gown designed by the late Oscar de la Renta.

A fascinating woman indeed -- seeing as how she managed to snag one of the world's hottest bachelors.

Also making Walters list are Taylor Swift, Michael Strahan, David Koch, Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, George R.R. Martin, Chelsea Handler, Neil Patrick Harris and Scarlett Johansson.

Lauren Moraski

Lauren Moraski is managing editor of entertainment at CBSNews.com

First published on December 15, 2014 / 10:51 AM EST

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