The timing of Clooney’s French citizenship comes amid an exceptionally active period in his public life – with sources telling us he and his wife are already “living basically totally separate lives” due to their work schedules.
Despite his ties to Europe, Clooney has shown his patriotism with his approach to politics in his homeland.
A prominent Democratic donor, Clooney is widely credited with accelerating Joe Biden‘s decision to abandon his re-election bid after publishing a blunt New York Times op-ed in July 2024.
In it, he wrote: “I love Joe Biden. As a senator. As a vice president and as president. I consider him a friend, and I believe in him.”
But he added: “The one battle he cannot win is the fight against time.”
Financially, Clooney also remains one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures, with an estimated net worth of about $675million driven by acting, production and lucrative endorsement deals with brands including Nespresso, Omega and most recently Grubhub.
Still, sources stress the French move is not about money or politics.
“This is a deeply personal decision,” the source said.
“George wants to feel in control of what comes next, and French citizenship gives him that security and flexibility, regardless of what happens in his marriage.”
