George Clooney, his wife Amal Almandin and their naturalized French children

France has four new nationals. Since December 26, George Clooney, his wife Amal Alamuddin and their two children have been French citizens. Their naturalization was recorded by decree dated December 26, published in Official Journal the 27th

The actor, who spends a lot of time in Europe and particularly in our country, had not publicly stated his request. But, like many Hollywood professionals, the actor is having more and more difficulty with the policies pursued by Donald Trump in his country. The family has submitted an official request to the Var authorities, where they have a property in Brignolles. At the same time as George Clooney, his wife Amal Alamuddin and their two children, Alexander and Ella, became French.

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Tensions with Donald Trump

In March, the President of the United States called the star “second-rate actor”after the comedian voiced his concerns about press freedom in the United States. The room Good Night, And Good Luck, on Broadway, gave him food for thought. Adapted from the film he produced, it consists of a thriller featuring journalists facing the mysteries of American power. According to Clooney, the message is that “truth and journalistic integrity resist the fear of misinformation.” A speech that finds echoes in the news with a “The government likes to fine or use corporations to demean and scare journalists,” he said at the microphone of CBS.

A fervent democrat, the actor does not regret his comments, even after Trump’s mockery. “I don’t care if he calls me a second-rate actor”replied George Clooney on CBS. “I have known Donald Trump for a very long time. My job is not to please the President of the United States. My job is to try to tell the truth when I can and when I have the opportunity. » The star of Ocean’s Eleven says he is aware that “this idea may not please everyone”. The proof, “Elon Musk has already said what he thinks of me”he jokes. The actor recalls having the “right to express one’s truth, even if it is contrary to that of the republicans”.

Last week, another Hollywood figure expressed his wish to become French: Jim Jarmusch. The director specified that he had taken steps: in search of “ a place [lui] allowing escape from the United States ». “The steps are underwayhe told France Inter. I’m a little late, but yes I will do it. »