She walked at Kookai’s Spring-Summer fashion show in Sydney on Wednesday night after Victoria’s Secret model Kelly Gale mysteriously pulled out.
And while Australian model Jessica Kahawaty strutted her stuff on the catwalk, it’s often her likeness to Hollywood star Amal Clooney that sets tongues wagging.
The 29-year-old told The Daily Telegraph on Thursday that she often gets compared to the stunning wife of actor George Clooney ‘all the time’.
‘Any comparison to her is a big compliment!’ Is Australian model Jessica Kahawaty the ‘next’ Amal Clooney… as the stunner shares looks and passion for international human rights law with the Hollywood star
Amal, 39, is a barrister specialising in international law and human rights, with high-profile clients including WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Jessica told the publication she shared many recognisable features with Amal, adding: ‘Especially because we are both Lebanese.’
The pair both have luscious long locks, defined cheek bones and strong eyebrows.
‘Especially because we are both Lebanese’: Jessica told the publication she shared many recognisable features with Amal
However, the similarities between the duo run further than face-value.
Jessica is also studying for a double degree in international human rights law.
‘I studied law before Amal became “Mrs Clooney”, but as soon as she had all this exposure, people started saying, “Oh, you’re the next Amal”.’
‘I studied law before Amal became “Mrs Clooney”‘ Jessica is also studying for a double degree in international human rights law, while Amal is a a barrister specialising in international law and human rights
‘People started saying, “Oh, you’re the next Amal”.’ While the pair both have luscious long locks, defined cheek bones and strong eyebrows, they appear to share the same career drive and passion
Studying for a double degree while in Sydney, Jessica also has a huge profile in Dubai after hosting prime-time reality TV series Project Runway Middle East.
Jessica clearly looks up to the star, sharing pictures of her on Instagram and mentioning: ‘I really admire her work so any comparison to her is a big compliment.’
Amal and George have been marred since 2014 and recently welcomed twins Alexander and Ella in June.
Family: Amal and George have been marred since 2014 and recently welcomed twins Alexander and Ella in June