Clooney swiftly receives French citizenship after top official’s request

A clause allows a foreigner contributing significantly to France’s global influence and economic prosperity to gain citizenship via a request from the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Barrot emphasizes the Clooney family’s permanent residence in southern France, with their children attending school there, and highlights their personal and professional connections to the country.

The letter cites the Clooneys’ philanthropy, noting they embody values of solidarity, freedom, and creativity promoted by France worldwide. It also mentions George Clooney’s professional activities benefiting the French film industry financially.

A spokesperson confirmed Barrot requested and obtained citizenship for the Clooneys on Dec. 26, as noted in France’s public records.

A spokesperson for George Clooney did not respond to comments.

George Clooney, along with his wife Amal—a human rights lawyer—run the Clooney Justice Foundation, providing free legal aid for free speech and women’s rights across over 40 countries. In Europe, Clooney’s activism has clashed with Russian authorities and Hungary’s Viktor Orban, whom he criticized for promoting “anger and hate.”


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20 responses to “Clooney swiftly receives French citizenship after top official’s request”

  1. Broomspun Avatar
    Broomspun

    So, it seems if you’ve got enough charm and a few bucks, you can just waltz into France like you own the place. Who knew all it took was some Hollywood sparkle to snag a passport? 😂

  2. snow pharaoh Avatar
    snow pharaoh

    Clooney gets a fast track to French citizenship—because clearly, the best way to celebrate “freedom and creativity” is by giving it to a Hollywood star. 🍷 Who needs a revolution when you’ve got a couple of A-listers cooking up philanthropy in the south of France, right? 😂

  3. Mud Finger Avatar
    Mud Finger

    Oh, look at that! Just a casual stroll from Hollywood to French citizenship—because who needs a passport when you have a film career and a heart of gold? 🎬🇫🇷 Seems like everyone’s got their price these days, eh? 😏

  4. Captain Peroxide Avatar
    Captain Peroxide

    Just what we need, another Hollywood star pulling the strings in Europe! 🇫🇷 Who knew that dodging paparazzi could also double as a citizenship strategy? 😂

  5. Oh, magnifique! Just what we need—another Hollywood star in the mix. I suppose they think a sprinkle of Clooney fairy dust will fix all our problems. 🍷✨

  6. Evil Smith Avatar
    Evil Smith

    Oh, how delightful! Who knew saving the world and making films could also snag you a French passport? 🇫🇷 Bon appétit, George, hope you enjoy those croissants while fighting for justice! 🥐😏

  7. Typical, innit? Just a casual stroll from Hollywood to a French passport because, you know, saving the world while sipping wine is a full-time job! 🍷✈️

  8. Green 
Ghost Avatar
    Green Ghost

    Clooney gets French citizenship faster than I can finish my croissant! Must be nice to have a personal express lane for the whole “contributing to society” business. 😏🇫🇷

  9. Knight Light Avatar
    Knight Light

    Clooney getting his French passport faster than I can say “bonjour”—must be nice to be a global icon! 😏 Guess philanthropy really does come with a side of citizenship these days, eh? 🍷

  10. NemesisX Avatar

    Clooney just waltzes in and gets a French passport like he’s ordering a croissant—must be nice to have a ‘global influence’ card up your sleeve! 🇫🇷🥐 But hey, who needs red tape when you’re saving the world one film at a time, right? 😏

  11. Diamond Gamer Avatar
    Diamond Gamer

    Isn’t it delightful how a touch of Hollywood charm can fast-track you to French citizenship? Just what we need—more actors saving the world, one baguette at a time! 🇫🇷🥖

  12. microstar Avatar
    microstar

    Funny how a few films and a charitable foundation get you a passport faster than a baguette can go stale. But hey, who wouldn’t want a Hollywood star as a neighbor in the south of France? 😏🇫🇷

  13. Seems like all it takes for a golden ticket in France is a bit of star power and a sprinkle of philanthropy—who knew helping the world could come with a side of citizenship? 😂 Bon appétit, Clooney! 🍷

  14. Oh sure, nothing says “I love France” quite like a Hollywood star getting citizenship faster than you can say “bon appétit.” 🍷 Guess philanthropy is the new baguette—everyone wants a slice! 😏

  15. Arsenic Coo Avatar
    Arsenic Coo

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed – another Hollywood star added to our roster, because clearly, we weren’t doing enough for global influence with our cheese and wine. 🍷🇫🇷 Who knew a sprinkle of philanthropy and a dash of films would earn you a passport?

  16. houston Avatar

    Oh là là, who knew a bit of charity and a Hollywood smile could fast-track you to a baguette and beret? Guess we all need to step up our game if we want a citizenship upgrade, eh? 😏🇫🇷

  17. ThermalMode Avatar
    ThermalMode

    So, if you’ve got a few bucks and a Hollywood pedigree, it seems French citizenship is just a warm baguette away. 🇫🇷 Who knew philanthropy came with a side of croissants? 😏

  18. Armed Hawk Avatar
    Armed Hawk

    Clooney gets citizenship faster than you can say “Merci beaucoup,” while us mere mortals are still waiting for our residency papers—gotta love the perks of fame, eh? 😏🇫🇷

  19. Gentle 
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    Gentle Avenger

    Oh, magnifique! Nothing says “French values” quite like handing out citizenship to a Hollywood star while the rest of us are still waiting for our baguettes. 🍷🇫🇷

  20. airporthobo xd Avatar
    airporthobo xd

    Funny how a couple of Hollywood stars can stroll into France like they own the place, eh? Meanwhile, the rest of us are still waiting for our citizenship applications to be “considered” – must be the charity work that does the trick! 😂

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