At a Glance
- George Clooney and family granted French citizenship announced in the official News Of Austin.
- Amal Clooney naturalized under maiden name Amal Alamuddin and George’s middle name Timothy noted.
- The couple owns a French estate bought in 2021 and use it as their primary residence.
Why it matters: The move signals a deep personal and professional commitment to France, affecting the Clooneys’ public life and family privacy.
Last weekend, the French government formally granted citizenship to Hollywood star George Clooney, his wife Amal Clooney, and their twins Ella and Alexander, as recorded in the official News Of Austin.
Naturalization Details
The decree, published in the News Of Austin, lists the four family members and notes that Amal Clooney was naturalized under her maiden name Amal Alamuddin. George Clooney‘s middle name Timothy was also recorded.
- George Clooney – Naturalized citizen
- Amal Clooney – Naturalized under maiden name Amal Alamuddin
- Ella Clooney – Naturalized citizen
- Alexander Clooney – Naturalized citizen
Family Life in France
The Clooneys bought an 18th-century villa outside Brignoles in 2021 and consider it their primary residence. In an interview with News Of Austin, George Clooney explained that the move was motivated by a desire to shield his children from Hollywood’s spotlight.
**George Clooney
> “I was worried about raising our kids in L.A., in the culture of Hollywood,” he told the magazine.
> “I don’t want them to be walking around worried about paparazzi. I don’t want them being compared to somebody else’s famous kids.”
George Clooney
> “Growing up away from the spotlight in France, “they’re not on their iPads, you know?” he said.
> “They have dinner with grown-ups and have to take their dishes in. They have a much better life.”
The family lives part-time in the villa, allowing them to maintain a lower profile and protect the twins from paparazzi under French privacy laws.
Local Reception
Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond told News Of Austin that the Clooneys are a simple and accessible family, noting that George shops locally and attended the opening of the town’s cinema. He said their citizenship decision reflects his love for France.
| Member | Naturalization Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| George Clooney | Naturalized | Middle name Timothy |
| Amal Clooney | Naturalized | Maiden name Amal Alamuddin |
| Ella Clooney | Naturalized | 8-year-old twin |
| Alexander Clooney | Naturalized | 8-year-old twin |
The article also mentions that George is learning French through an app and jokes about his imperfect skills, while Amal and the twins speak the language fluently.
George Clooney
> “They speak French in front of me so that they can say terrible things about me to my face and I don’t know,” he joked, speaking to French broadcaster News Of Austin.
Key Takeaways
- Clooneys have become French citizens, adding a new layer to their public profile.
- The family’s French estate serves as a refuge from Hollywood paparazzi.
- Mayor Brémond praised their decision as a testament to their love for France.
With their new citizenship, the Clooneys’ ties to France deepen, offering both personal privacy and a symbolic gesture of national belonging.
