George Clooney has embraced his new status as a French citizen, although he admits to still grappling with the language despite over a year of lessons.

The 64-year-old actor, a devoted supporter of the Democratic Party, and his wife Amal, who is 47 and of British-Lebanese descent, have joined their twins, Alexander and Ella, in acquiring French citizenship. This news was confirmed through an official decree issued in Paris.

Back in 2021, the couple, who tied the knot in 2014, made headlines by purchasing a residence in the South of France. Just last year, they expanded their property portfolio by investing £6.7 million ($9 million) in a larger estate near Cannes.

Clooney, renowned for his significant contributions to the Democratic Party, is often credited with influencing Joe Biden’s decision to step away from seeking another term.

In a bold move, the Oscar-winning actor expressed his views in a New York Times op-ed last July, urging the party to consider a fresh face for the upcoming presidential election.

He and Amal have a long attachment to Europe, owning a manor in Berkshire, UK, as well as an estate on Lake Como, Italy.

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 longtime Democrat and his British-Lebanese wife, Amal, join their eight-year-old twins Alexander and Ella in receiving French passports, official documents show

The birth of their children in June 2017 was announced by George on French TV, and he has frequently 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.’ 

The couple downgraded their 25-bedroom Italian house with a tennis court on Lake Como to a ‘holiday home’ after purchasing the wine estate, Domaine du Canadel, near the village of Brignoles, in the South of France.

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. 

George is friendly with the local mayor, Didier Bremond, and last year 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.’

The couple’s vast property empire also includes homes in Kentucky and New York City. 

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 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.

George has a Thameside home with his lawyer wife in Sonning, Berkshire.

Back in 2021, the couple, who wed in 2014, purchased a home in the South of France, before splashing out £6.7 million 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 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. 

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, 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.