George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their twins have been granted French citizenship, with Clooney expressing a desire to raise his children away from the Hollywood spotlight.
George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their twins Ella and Alexander have officially become French citizens, a decision announced in the Journal Officiel. The family, who acquired an estate in France in 2021, now considers it their primary residence. Clooney stated his motivation was to raise his children away from the pressures of Hollywood's culture and paparazzi, aiming for a more normal life with less screen time. While George is reportedly struggling to learn French, his wife and children are fluent. The French Interior Ministry confirmed the family underwent a "rigorous procedure" for naturalization. The Clooneys reportedly reside part-time in an 18th-century villa near Brignoles, where French privacy laws help protect their children from unauthorized photography. The Mayor of Brignoles praised the family's simple lifestyle and their decision as a sign of love for France. It is not clear whether George Clooney has retained his American citizenship.
