GEORGE and AMAL CLOONEY granted French citizenship with their 2 children

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - American Actor George Clooney, his wife Amal Clooney, and their twin children have been granted French citizenship, according to official government records, following the couple’s long-expressed concerns about raising their family amid the pressures of Hollywood.

A French gazette notice listing newly naturalized citizens includes George and Amal Clooney, as well as their children, Alexander and Ella. Clooney, who also holds U.S. citizenship, and Amal, a British-Lebanese human rights lawyer, are already closely connected to France, where the family maintains a farm that serves as their primary residence.

Although the Clooneys also own homes in England and in the United States near the actor’s family in Kentucky, George Clooney has spoken openly about his desire for a quieter, more normal life for his children. He has said that returning to a rural lifestyle has given his family a sense of peace and normalcy far removed from the glare of celebrity culture.

The actor has repeatedly voiced concerns about raising his children in Los Angeles, citing the intense focus on fame and constant media scrutiny. He has praised France for its more relaxed attitude toward celebrity status, saying it allows his children to grow up without being defined by their parents’ fame or compared to other celebrity families.

Clooney has also been outspoken about protecting his family’s privacy. In the past, he appealed directly to the media to refrain from publishing images of his children, stressing safety concerns.

France is known for its strong privacy laws, which strictly limit photography and the publication of personal information, even for public figures. These protections have made the country particularly attractive to high-profile individuals seeking a more private family life.

For the Clooney family, French citizenship appears to represent not just a legal status, but a commitment to raising their children in an environment they believe offers greater privacy, security, and normalcy away from the spotlight of Hollywood.