George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their two children have been granted French citizenship. The actor cited France's strong privacy laws, particularly concerning children and paparazzi, as a primary reason for the move. Clooney expressed a desire for his family to have a more normal life away from the intense spotlight of Hollywood. The family has a property in southern France, which Clooney indicated is their happiest place, alongside residences in Italy, England, and the United States.