George Clooney and Family Granted French Nationality in 2025

American actor George Clooney, along with his wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney and their two children, has officially obtained French nationality through naturalization, as confirmed by a decree published in the Journal officiel on December 27, 2025. The family has spent considerable time living in Provence since 2021 where they own a bastide and a vineyard in Brignoles, in the Var region. Clooney expressed deep appreciation for the privacy and culture afforded by their French community, highlighting the lack of paparazzi as vital for their family life.

Despite his fondness for the French language and culture, Clooney humorously admitted struggling with French even after taking 400 days of language classes. Their naturalization marks the extension of their ties to France, complementing their bi-continental lifestyle between the United States and France. Additionally, filmmaker Jim Jarmusch recently announced plans to apply for French nationality, citing a desire to embrace French culture and escape from the United States.

This development underscores France’s appeal among prominent international figures seeking a deeper cultural connection and privacy, with the Clooney family embracing their new nationality while maintaining their active careers and family life across continents.