George and Amal Clooney have officially become French citizens, marking a meaningful new chapter for the couple and their family as they continue to prioritize a quieter, more private life away from Hollywood.
The news was confirmed through a French government journal, which revealed that the Oscar-winning actor and his human rights lawyer wife were granted citizenship along with their 8-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella.
The decision reflects a shift the couple have openly talked about in recent years, particularly as they focus on raising their children away from the pressures of fame.
The Clooneys bought a large farm for $8.3 million in the south of France in 2021, and it has since become their primary family base.
For George, the move represents a return to a simpler lifestyle he deeply values.
“We’re very lucky,” he said in an earlier interview, explaining that growing up on a farm shaped his own childhood.
“You know, we live on a farm in France. A good part of my life growing up was on a farm, and as a kid I hated the whole idea of it. But now, for them, it’s like they’re not on their iPads. They have dinner with adults and have to do their dishes. They have a much better life.”
The actor has also been candid about his concerns about raising children in Hollywood.
He admitted that he was worried that his children would grow up under constant scrutiny and pressure.
“I felt they would never get a fair shake at life,” he said, explaining that France offers something different. “They just don’t give a damn – about fame.”
Clooney has repeatedly emphasized that privacy was a major reason behind the move.
“I don’t want them to be compared to other people’s famous children,” he explained, adding that in France paparazzi culture around children is almost non-existent.
He has also spoken warmly about embracing French culture, saying he enjoys the lifestyle, although he jokes about still learning the language.
For George and Amal, life in France represents peace, normality and the chance to raise their children away from constant public attention, something they both clearly value as they enter this new chapter.
