Overview
- The 26 December decree in France's Journal Officiel grants nationality to George Clooney, Amal Clooney and their twins, Ella and Alexander.
- The Foreign Ministry defended the move as an exceptional naturalization proposed by Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, citing the family's contribution to France's image and global relations.
- Officials said the case followed a rigorous process that included security checks and prefecture interviews, noting the family's permanent residence in Brignoles, Provence.
- Interior delegate Marie-Pierre Vedrenne voiced concerns about fairness and language standards, after Clooney acknowledged limited French proficiency and ahead of tighter language rules taking effect 1 January 2026.
- Clooney has pointed to France's strong privacy protections and a desire to raise his children away from Hollywood exposure, while filmmaker Jim Jarmusch says he is pursuing French nationality.