France defends George and Amal Clooney citizenship amid claims of special treatment
French government explains why George and Amal Clooney were granted citizenship
- Hollywood actor George Clooney, his wife Amal Clooney, and their two children have been granted French citizenship.
- Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, a junior minister, has suggested the decision might imply special treatment given George Clooney's admitted poor French language skills.
- The Foreign Ministry justified the citizenship under a law allowing naturalisation for foreign nationals who enhance France's global standing and economic well-being.
- The French government said the couple contribute significantly to France's international influence and cultural outreach.
- The Clooneys, who purchased an estate in France in 2021, reportedly live there part-time to ensure privacy and protect their children from the Hollywood spotlight.