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Clooney's 'Bad French' at Golden Globes Following Citizenship

Published January 13, 2026, 07:16
Clooney's 'Bad French' at Golden Globes Following Citizenship

George Clooney, recently a French citizen, elicited smiles at the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony by addressing the audience in French, albeit with somewhat awkward pronunciation. This move came days after public criticism from Donald Trump regarding Clooney and his family's acquisition of French citizenship. Clooney and his wife, Amal, along with their twins, obtained French citizenship in December 2023, having moved to France in 2021. The actor has stated that this decision is related to his desire to provide his children with a more “normal” life, away from the intense publicity of Hollywood. Trump had strongly criticized Clooney's acquisition of French citizenship, labeling them “two of the worst” when it comes to political predictions and accusing French authorities of poor immigration management. Clooney responded to the criticism, stating that they must “make America great again” and hinting at active participation in the upcoming elections. The actor's gesture of speaking in French at the Golden Globes is seen as an indirect response to Trump and a declaration of support for his new homeland. The moment went viral on social media, with the public expressing admiration for the actor's sense of humor.