George Clooney surprised attendees at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards by speaking French while presenting an award. This moment occurred shortly after reports confirmed that Clooney, his wife Amal, and their children were granted French citizenship. He greeted the audience with "Bonsoir, mes amis" and "C'est un honneur d'être ici," acknowledging his new ties to France. The actor was joined onstage by Don Cheadle, who playfully teased him about an award loss.