George and Amal Clooney Become French Citizens Alongside Twins, Citing Privacy and Family Life

PARIS — Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, internationally renowned human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have officially been granted French citizenship, along with their eight-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, French government records show. The naturalization was published last weekend in the Journal Officiel, France’s official government gazette, concluding a process the family began after relocating to the country several years ago.

The Clooneys — who bought a sprawling estate near Brignoles in southern France in 2021 — reportedly decided to pursue citizenship after making the region their primary home, wanting to raise their children far from the glare of Hollywood fame and the relentless global paparazzi culture. In previous interviews, George Clooney said he was concerned about how fame in Los Angeles could affect his children’s well-being and privacy.

Amal Clooney, 47, was naturalized under her maiden name, Amal Alamuddin, while George Clooney, 64, updated his nationality status alongside their twins. The official decree confirms that all four family members now hold citizenship in France, a move that underscores the couple’s deepening ties to their adopted country and their desire to embed their family life within French culture.

Living on a former wine estate in Provence, the Clooney children — born in London — have embraced French language and lifestyle, with their parents emphasizing a more grounded upbringing away from the relentless attention that often follows celebrity families. Clooney has joked about his own progress with French, saying he continues to study the language despite frequent self-deprecating remarks about his proficiency.

Local officials have commented on the Clooneys’ integration into the community. Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond praised the family’s approachable nature and their appreciation of French culture, saying the Clooneys have “become part of the fabric” of the region.

While it remains unclear whether George Clooney has renounced his U.S. citizenship, the dual nationality is expected to offer the family added flexibility and stability in their lives across Europe. The Clooneys also maintain residences in Lake Como, Italy, and have properties in England and Kentucky, but their life in France has been described consistently by the couple as the one that brings them the most joy and normalcy.