Actor George Clooney, his wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney, and their two children have officially become citizens of France.
The family, including their 8-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, received French citizenship through a naturalization process, as confirmed by an official decree.
After deciding to distance themselves from Hollywood’s bustling environment, the Clooneys relocated to France, opting for a more private life, the Academy Award-winning actor and director shared in October.
George Clooney and his wife Amal were seen attending the Tony Awards, a public appearance following the news of their newly acquired French citizenship. (Photo by Jenny Anderson)
In a candid discussion with Esquire, the 64-year-old Clooney talked about settling in France and the motivations behind choosing a rural lifestyle for his family.
“We reside on a farm in France,” Clooney said. “Growing up, I spent a lot of time on a farm, and I hated it back then. But now, for my kids, it means they’re not glued to their iPads. They join adults for meals and help with chores. It’s a far better life for them.”
George Clooney (Christopher Anderson/Esquire)
“I was worried about raising our kids in L.A., in the culture of Hollywood. I felt like they were never going to get a fair shake at life,” he continued.
In addition to his family home in France, George reportedly owns an estate in England, a villa on Lake Como in Italy, and another property near his family in Kentucky, People reported.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Clooney’s representatives for comment.
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During his Esquire interview, Clooney talked about living in France, away from the glamor of Hollywood.
“France – they kind of don’t give a s— about fame,” he said. “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.”
