George Clooney has become a French citizen, despite him still being ‘bad’ at speaking the language after 400 days of courses.
The American actor, 64, and British-Lebanese wife Amal, 47, join their eight-year-old twins Alexander and Ella in receiving French passports a official decree published in Paris has revealed.
Back in 2021, the couple, who wed in 2014, purchased a home in the South of France, before splashing out £6.7M ($9million) on an even bigger property near Cannes last year.
The birth of his children in June 2017 was announced by George on French TV, and he has frequency stated that he admires the country’s privacy laws.
He told French radio in December: ‘I love the French culture, your language, even if I’m still bad at it after 400 days of courses.
‘Here, they don’t take photos of kids. There aren’t any paparazzi hidden at the school gates. That’s number one for us.’
George Clooney, 64, has become a French citizen, despite him still being ‘bad’ at speaking the language after 400 days of courses (pictured with wife Amal, 47)
The American actor and British-Lebanese wife Amal join their eight-year-old twins Alexander and Ella in receiving French passports a official decree published in Paris has revealed.
The couple downgraded their 25 bedroom Italian house with tennis court on Lake Como to a ‘holiday home’ after punching the wine estate, Domaine du Canadel, near the village of Brignoles.
It comes with 425 acres, including an olive grove, vineyard, tennis court and boules pitch. And it seems the peace and privacy that comes with all that space has made it their favourite place in the world.
Last year George has friends with the local mayor, Didier Bremond and recorded a New Year message for the people of Brignoles which began: ‘Bonjour, Didier!’
It continued: ‘First of all, I would like to wish you all a very happy new year. I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday season. We want to thank all of you, because we love spending time in the Var and in Brignoles. And we are very grateful for your hospitality and for the friendship that Didier shows us.’
George looks set to be crowned the King of Endorsements, as The Mail on Sunday revealed he has signed yet another lucrative deal, this time with US–based food delivery service Grubhub.
The heartthrob actor has been spotted filming an advert for the company in North Mymms Park, an Elizabethan mansion and estate near Hatfield, Hertfordshire, in recent weeks.
Geroge has a Thameside home with lawyer wife in Sonning, Berkshire.
He revealed his comedic gifts in the ads for Nespresso, part of Nestle Group, once dressing in full armour to be a medieval knight who somehow travels to New York in his quest for the perfect cup of coffee.
Back in 2021, the couple, who wed in 2014, purchased a home in the South of France, before splashing out £6.7M on an even bigger property near Cannes last year
The birth of his children in June 2017 was announced by George on French TV, and he has frequency stated that he admires the country’s privacy laws (Brignoles village pictured)
He has also been an ambassador for luxury watchmaker Omega since 2007, reportedly ticking up £2.2million ($2.97million) for himself every year.
A 2010 campaign for Fiat cars has earned Clooney up to £1million ($1.35million) and he has worked with the Italian vermouth brand Martini & Rossi.
Other work has been for DNB Bank, Omaze, Warburtons, Mercedes–Benz and Toyota.
The Gravity and Ocean’s Eleven star, who has eight–year–old twins Ella and Alexander with Amal, 47, is estimated to be worth £500million ($675million) after his TV roles and brand partnerships are combined.
But his wealth may yet pale in comparison to actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, who boasts a whopping 14 endorsement deals.
