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France Grants Citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and Their Twins

A government notice in the Journal Officiel formalizes a move Clooney says is about stronger privacy for his children.

Overview

  • An official decree published in the Journal Officiel lists George Clooney, Amal Clooney (naturalized under her maiden name, Amal Alamuddin), and their twins Ella and Alexander as new French citizens.
  • Coverage based on the decree notes it is not yet publicly clear whether George Clooney retained his U.S. citizenship.
  • The family has centered their lives at Domaine du Canadel near Brignoles in Provence, a former wine estate purchased in 2021.
  • Clooney has praised French privacy laws that curb paparazzi, saying he wants a quieter, more protected upbringing for the twins.
  • The notice also recorded identity details, including George Clooney’s middle name, Timothy, as part of the standard naturalization record.