George Clooney gets French citizenship, spars with Trump : NPR
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Key Points:
- George Clooney, along with his wife Amal Clooney and their twins, has been granted French citizenship, as confirmed by a French government bulletin, recognizing their strong personal, professional, and family ties to France.
- The Clooneys purchased an 18th-century estate in Provence in 2021, making it their primary residence to provide their children with a more private upbringing away from Hollywood fame and paparazzi.
- France's Foreign Ministry justified the citizenship grant under a law for foreign nationals who contribute to the country's international influence, citing George's global movie star status and Amal's human rights work.
- The announcement sparked reactions from former President Donald Trump, who criticized the Clooneys on social media, prompting a witty response from George Clooney
