On December 27, 2025, France’s Journal Officiel announced that George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their 8-year-old twins Ella and Alexander had officially become French citizens. The naturalization decree lists George Timothy Clooney and Amal Alamuddin (her maiden name). It talks about how they became part of French life after buying a farm in Brignoles, southern France, in 2021, where they now live.]
Leave the Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood
The Clooneys moved to get away from Hollywood’s crazy paparazzi culture and give their kids a normal life. In a December RTL interview, Clooney praised France’s strict privacy laws and said that there were no photographers at school gates. He also said that their farm was the happiest place for the family. This change is in line with what other famous people, like Johnny Depp, are doing to get away from the city in the French countryside.
Defense of the Government In the middle of a disagreement
The French Interior Ministry defended the choice, saying that the Clooneys help France’s international standing through their distinguished actions and keep strong ties. Even though a junior minister asked about special treatment, higher-ups confirmed the order and welcomed “Georges and Amal” to the national community. Clooney, who says his French is “horrible” after 400 days of lessons, said he loves French culture.
Latest Reactions and Trump Spar
Clooney recently responded to President Donald Trump’s mocking of citizenship on social media. The move starts a debate about whether or not celebrities should be able to become citizens, while Americans are looking into getting European passports after Trump’s 2024 reelection. The family hasn’t been able to confirm that they will keep their U.S. citizenship, but their new status makes life better at their vineyard in Provence.
