At a Glance
- George Clooney, wife Amal, and twins Ella and Alexander granted French citizenship in a decree published in the Journal Officiel.
- The family purchased a French estate in 2021 and now call it their primary residence.
- Clooney explained why moving to France benefits his children’s upbringing.
- Why it matters: It shows how a Hollywood star is embracing a new national identity while prioritizing family life.
George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their twins Ella and Alexander have officially become French citizens, a move announced last weekend in the Journal Officiel. The decree, issued by the French government, records the naturalizations of the Kentucky-born actor, the human rights lawyer Amal under her maiden name Amal Alamuddin, and the 8-year-old twins.
The couple purchased a French estate in 2021, which Clooney described in an interview with Esquire as their primary residence. He said the decision was driven by a desire to protect his children from the Hollywood spotlight.
George Clooney said:
> “I was worried about raising our kids in L.A., in the culture of Hollywood. I don’t want them to be walking around worried about paparazzi. I don’t want them being compared to somebody else’s famous kids.”
George Clooney added:
> “Growing up away from the spotlight in France, ‘they’re not on their iPads, you know?’ I have dinner with grown-ups and have to take their dishes in. They have a much better life.”
The family’s French lifestyle reflects a deliberate shift away from the paparazzi-filled streets of Los Angeles. They now enjoy a quieter upbringing, with the twins attending school in London and the couple focusing on their French estate.
- George Clooney – 64-year-old actor
- Amal Clooney – 47-year-old human rights lawyer
- Ella & Alexander – 8-year-old twins
Key Takeaways
- Clooney, Amal, and their twins are now French citizens.
- The family moved to a French estate purchased in 2021.
- Clooney cites a desire to shield his children from Hollywood’s glare.
The naturalizations highlight a personal choice for family and identity beyond the silver screen.
