George Clooney, Amal and Twins Granted French Citizenship

Los Angeles (BBC) — December 31, 2025: Hollywood star George Clooney, his wife Amal Clooney, and their twins have been officially granted French citizenship, French authorities confirmed. The development was made public through the Journal Officiel, the official gazette where government decrees and naturalisation decisions are announced.

Key Highlights

• George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins officially become French citizens
• Family’s primary residence is a farmhouse in southern France
• Clooney cites privacy and safer upbringing for children as key reason

According to the published decree, Amal Clooney was naturalised under her maiden name, Amal Alamuddin. The couple’s twins, Ella and Alexander, were also included in the citizenship decision. The family currently resides at their farmhouse in Brignoles, a town in southern France, which has served as their primary residence since they purchased the property in 2021.

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Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond welcomed the decision, describing it as a sign of the Clooneys’ affection for France. Speaking to local media, he said the family lives quietly and has integrated well into the community. He added that George Clooney prefers a normal, low-profile life in the town and is approachable and respectful toward locals.

Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond welcomed the decision, describing it as a sign of the Clooneys’ affection for France. Speaking to local media, he said the family lives quietly and has integrated well into the community. He added that George Clooney prefers a normal, low-profile life in the town and is approachable and respectful toward locals.

George Clooney has previously spoken about his reasons for relocating to France, particularly concerns about raising his children in Los Angeles and the pressures of Hollywood culture. In an interview with Esquire magazine earlier this year, the actor said he wanted his children to grow up away from constant media attention and comparisons with other celebrity families.

“We live on a farm in France,” Clooney said, explaining that the environment offers his children a more grounded lifestyle. He noted that his twins spend less time on screens, share meals with adults, and take part in everyday responsibilities, which he believes contributes to a healthier upbringing.

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The Clooney family maintains homes in several countries. In addition to their residence in France, George Clooney owns properties in the United Kingdom and in Kentucky, the US state where he was born. The twins were born in London in 2017, while Amal Clooney was born in Lebanon and raised in the UK.

In recent interviews, Clooney has admitted that adjusting to French life has been easier for his wife and children than for him. While praising their fluency in the language, he joked that his own French remains poor despite efforts to learn it through language apps.

The granting of French citizenship marks a new chapter for the Clooney family as they continue to balance international careers with a quieter family life in Europe.

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