GeorgeandAmal Clooneyhad a star-studded date night at a celebration in the actor’s honor!

The couple, who wed in September 2014, arrived hand-in-hand to the taping of his AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute special in Los Angeles on Thursday. The event marked the Clooneys’ first public appearance since attendingMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry‘sroyal weddingon May 19 in England.

George, 57, and Amal, 40, could not hide their love for each other with Amal congratulating the night’s honoree with a sweet kiss on the lips. Even the crowd gave the couple a roaring applause when they smooched.

Joining them at the happy occasion was George’s father Nick along with their famous friendsJennifer Aniston,Cate Blanchett, Don Cheadle,Courteney Cox,Jimmy KimmelandBill Murray.

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While the AFI tribute event was a celebration of George’s acting and directing career, the affair comes one day after he and Amal marked thefirst birthdayof their twinsElla and Alexander.

“Well, the kids got drunk. I came home they had a bottle of booze. They’re feeling better today,” George told reporters at the AFI tribute. On his family of four, the proud parent gushed, “It’s really fun, it’s perfect.”

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And withFather’s Daycoming up, George also shared his excitement for the holiday.

“The kids are making me a cake already and they’re working on a card already,” the father of two joked. “It’s gonna be fun, I’m excited,” he added as Amal remained tight-lipped about the plans for June 17.

“It’s gonna be a surprise,” she said.

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While the children have largely been kept out of the public eye, those whohave met the kidsswear they’re a perfect combination of their parents.

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“They’re too beautiful,simply adorable,” a source close to the family recentlytold PEOPLE. “One looks just like her mother and the other isthe image of his father… It looks like they took the best parts of both Amal and George and mixed them together.”

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The 46th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to George Clooneyairs on Thursday, June 21, on TNT.

source: people.com