Elisabetta Canalis: George Clooney makes me feel 18 again

Elisabetta Canalis says dating George Clooney is "better than plastic surgery".

The 31-year-old Italian beauty is blissfully happy with the Hollywood heartthrob and says he makes her feel 18 again.

She joked: "He's better than plastic surgery."

The brunette beauty - who has been dating the actor for over a year - is looking forward to the Primetime Emmy Awards later this month, when her 49-year-old lover will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.

She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I'm very proud. It's a very important award. I'll be there with him."

Elisabetta recently claimed her happiness is the best "revenge" against people who are jealous of her romance.

The model-and-actress said: "Those who criticise or invent stories about us are jealous.

"I have heard of women - even famous women - that due to this relationship removed his photo as screensavers from their computers. But in the end the best revenge over these jealous people is to be happy."

Elisabetta insists she isn't only attracted to George because of his good looks, she also finds his "humanity and ability in giving to others" very appealing.