Overview
- A naturalization decree published in France’s Journal officiel on December 27 confirms French citizenship for George Clooney, Amal Clooney, and their 8-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella.
- The family now holds dual US–French nationality, with multiple outlets including AFP, PEOPLE, CNN and Reuters verifying the decree.
- Clooney has cited France’s stricter privacy regime—especially protections for children and reduced paparazzi intrusion—as central to the decision.
- The Clooneys’ primary residence is the Domaine du Canadel near Brignoles, a former wine estate purchased in 2021 that the actor has described as where they are happiest.
- The couple maintains long-standing European ties, including homes in Italy’s Lake Como region and in England, alongside properties in the United States.