Women around the world swooned at George Clooney’s remarks for his new bride, Amal Clooney, while accepting his Lifetime Achievement Award at the 72nd Golden Globes ceremony Sunday.

“I had a pretty good year myself and I’m not just referring to the fabulous reviews of The Monuments Men,” said Clooney. “It’s a humbling thing when you find someone to love. Even better when you’ve been waiting your whole life… Amal, whatever alchemy brought us together, I couldn’t be prouder to be your husband.”

Clooney accepted the award from Julianna Margulies and Don Cheadle in the tuxedo he wore for his wedding to the international human rights attorney.

In a hilarious moment among many, hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, commented on the famous couple’s wedding during their opening bit, highlighting Amal’s accomplishments and Clooney’s award.

George Clooney gave a touching speech thanking wife Amal at the #GoldenGlobes tonight! VIDEO: http://t.co/8UMHUQz1Yv pic.twitter.com/Cy6kYRK0Dy

— JustJared.com (@JustJared) January 12, 2015

“Amal is a human-rights lawyer who worked on the Enron case, an advisor to Kofi Annan regarding Syria and was selected for a three-person UN commission investigating rules-of-war violations in the Gaza Strip. So tonight, her husband is getting a lifetime achievement award,” said Fey.

Amal Clooney’s white gloves: awesome accessory or fashion faux pas? Vote in our poll http://t.co/I1I9queQzH (Pic:EPA) pic.twitter.com/eLxF4HJhr3

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 12, 2015

Clooney, 53, has been nominated for a Golden Globe 13 times and has won three other Golden Globes – for his work in 2000’s O Brother, Where Art Thou?, 2005’s Syriana and 2011’s The Descendants.

That time George and Amal refused a tequila shot on the red carpet #tequilagate #GoldenGlobes http://t.co/hTkqSjdFbc pic.twitter.com/QLg0Ol39Fj

— People magazine (@peoplemag) January 12, 2015