Clooneys Ditch Hollywood for France: Privacy for Kids Drives Citizenship Move

• George and Amal Clooney are now officially French citizens, confirmed by France's government gazette.
• The couple cited France's strict privacy laws, particularly for children, as a primary reason for the move.
• George Clooney expressed concerns about raising his 8-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, in Hollywood's paparazzi culture.
• The Clooneys own a wine estate, Domaine du Canadel, in France and stated their French home is where they are "happiest".
• France's Article 9 of the Civil Code and penal code protect individuals from unauthorized photo publication, especially in private spaces.

Why It Matters: Clooneys embrace French citizenship for child privacy and cultural affinity, leaving Hollywood's glare behind.