George Clooney's family settles in Europe, acquiring French citizenship
We bring you news about George Clooney's family, who chose French citizenship to protect their privacy from paparazzi, and the honest feelings of his wife, Amal Clooney.
George Clooney's Family Acquires French Citizenship, Continuing Life in Europe
Actor George Clooney has acquired French citizenship along with his wife, Amal Clooney, and their two children. The acquisition of citizenship by the Clooney family was officially confirmed through the French government gazette. George Clooney has long shown a deep affection for French culture and language, and this decision is a choice for his family's stable life in Europe.
In an interview with the French radio station RTL, George Clooney stated, "I love French culture and language," and shared that despite taking French lessons for over 400 days, he is still clumsy with the language. Having become a dual citizen of the United States and France, he has been living in Europe since before his marriage in 2014 and currently maintains residences across Europe with his wife.
"An Environment Without Paparazzi is Important"... The Reason for Choosing France
The core reason behind George Clooney's choice of French nationality is the protection of privacy. In a recent interview, he emphasized France's culture of privacy, saying, "In France, people do not take photos of children. There are no paparazzi hiding in front of schools. That is what is most important to us."
The Clooney family is already established throughout Europe. Starting with a mansion near Lake Como in Italy in 2002, they purchased a historic estate in the UK, and in 2021, they purchased and began operating a vineyard near Brignoles in southern France. Based on these residences, this acquisition of citizenship further solidifies their Europe-centered lifestyle.
Amal Clooney's Confession: "It's Hard to Separate Work and Private Life After Marriage"
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney recently shared her feelings regarding her married life and career at a brand event held in Bangkok, Thailand. Amal revealed the difficulties she faced while adapting to a new environment after marrying George Clooney, who is 17 years her senior, saying, "It was much easier before marriage when I could decide things for myself in any way."
Having married in 2014 and having twin children, Amal explained, "Before marriage, I could manage my personal and professional lives completely separately, but after marriage, everything changed." Mentioning the pressure she felt as a professional woman, she confessed, "At first, I was preoccupied with the idea that judges might look at me strangely, so I felt I shouldn't wear certain dresses or act too flamboyantly."
However, Amal added her current attitude after overcoming these concerns. She emphasized, "Ultimately, what mattered was living my own life," and "If you are proficient in your work, it won't be obvious, and it won't prevent you from doing important things for your family or romantic relationships."
George Clooney's Affection for His Wife
George Clooney has expressed deep trust in his wife, Amal. In an interview last January, he stated, "After marrying Amal, I feel a sense of stability, and I no longer struggle to win at everything as I did in the past." He defined Amal as a life partner who supports all of his activities. While the Clooney couple owns real estate in New York and Kentucky, USA, they have been maintaining a Europe-centered lifestyle by selling their homes in Los Angeles and Mexico over the past decade.
