Overview

• Clooney tells Esquire his twins have a “much better life” on the family’s farm in France, describing fewer screens, shared dinners with adults, and simple chores.
• He says he worried Los Angeles’ celebrity culture would deny his children a fair shake, citing paparazzi pressure and constant comparisons, while France shows little interest in fame.
• Ella and Alexander are 8, and the couple has kept their images private as Amal enforces measures like a house “phone basket” to protect personal time.
• Clooney has called the French farm his primary residence while also maintaining homes in England and Kentucky, with reports noting the farm purchase in 2021.
• The move has not sidelined his career, with a Tony-nominated Broadway run of Good Night and Good Luck prompting a temporary New York stay and a lead role in Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly after its Venice premiere.