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George and Amal Clooney Acquire French Citizenship for Privacy

1/6/2026

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George Clooney, the actor, and Amal Clooney, a human rights lawyer, have received French citizenship, confirmed by official documents.
They have made France their primary residence.
Clooney prefers raising his children in France for stronger privacy protections.
France's privacy laws protect celebrities from unwanted media attention and deter paparazzi during personal time.
Clooney has previously urged the media to avoid publishing their children's images.

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George Clooney, the actor, and Amal Clooney, a human rights lawyer, have received French citizenship, confirmed by official documents.
They have made France their primary residence.
Clooney prefers raising his children in France for stronger privacy protections.
France's privacy laws protect celebrities from unwanted media attention and deter paparazzi during personal time.
Clooney has previously urged the media to avoid publishing their children's images.