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Clooney Family Granted French Citizenship After Official Journal Decree

The decree caps years of Provence residency pursued for greater privacy for their twins.

Overview

  • A December 26 entry in France’s Official Journal lists George Clooney, Amal Clooney, and their twins, Ella and Alexander, among new naturalizations.
  • The family purchased the Domaine du Canadel estate and vineyard in Brignoles in 2021 and spends significant time living there.
  • George Clooney has said he wants his children to have a more normal upbringing, pointing to France’s stronger privacy protections and fewer paparazzi intrusions.
  • Recent interviews depict the family’s routine on a French farm and their focus on keeping their children out of the public eye.
  • The development is noted alongside other U.S. cultural figures, with director Jim Jarmusch stating he intends to seek French nationality.