An important decision. George Clooney he never hid his love for Francewhere it has now taken root for four years. It is in fact a Brignoles, In the Ourwhich the famous actor lives with his wife Amal Clooney and their children, the twins Alexander ed Ella.
But the bond with the Hexagone goes far beyond affection. The Clooney family has decided to officially become French. George Clooney, Amal Clooney and their two children were naturalized French citizens with the decree of December 26, 2025published the following day on Official Journal. The decree makes it official the granting of French citizenship to the entire familyautomatically including minor children and providing for the formal adjustment of names and documents, as well as the renunciation of any previous citizenship ties.
A choice with a strong symbolic value, which confirms the central role of France in George Clooney’s private and family life.
Living in France: a way to protect your children
In addition to having a deep attachment to the country, George Clooney had already explained the reasons for this life choice, away from the chaos of Hollywood. The actor has in fact decided to move away from the spotlight to find a more peaceful everyday life, designed above all for the well-being of children.
In an interview granted to EsquireClooney explained: “We live on a farm in France. I spent much of my childhood on a farm, and as a child, I hated itToday, however, he deeply appreciates that feeling of detachment from notoriety: “Now, for them, it’s as if… they’re no longer on iPads. They have dinner with the adults and have to clear the table. They have a much better life”.
During the same interview, the actor also expressed his concerns about an upbringing marked by fame if they grew up in Los Angeles: “I was afraid of raising our children in Los Angeles, in Hollywood culture. I felt like they would never have a fair chance in life.” To then conclude: “In France people don’t care about celebrity. I don’t want them to live in fear of the paparazzi, nor to be compared to the children of stars”.
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