George Clooney Wows at Golden Globes with French Charm
## George Clooney and French Citizenship
The source material discusses George Clooney, his family’s move to France, and Donald Trump’s reaction to their reported acquisition of French citizenship. As of January 12, 2026, George and Amal Clooney *have* obtained french citizenship. The Guardian reported in December 2023 that the Clooneys were granted French citizenship, a process facilitated by France’s welcoming of individuals who contribute to its cultural and economic life. This followed reports in late 2023.
### Donald Trump’s Response
Donald Trump reacted to the news of the Clooneys’ French citizenship via his Truth Social platform.NBC News documented Trump’s post, where he criticized the Clooneys as “two of the worst political forecasters” and linked their new citizenship to France’s alleged crime problems and immigration policies, drawing a parallel to the situation in the United States under the Biden management. This statement has been widely reported as a politically motivated attack.
## George Clooney at the César Awards
George Clooney recently presented an award at the César Awards, the french national film awards. The Hollywood Reporter confirms Clooney presented the award for Best Film in the Drama category alongside Don Cheadle.### “We Are All Winners”
During the César Awards ceremony, George Clooney stated, “We are all winners.” This was followed by a humorous remark from Don Cheadle, playfully contradicting the statement. This exchange was a lighthearted moment during the awards presentation.### *Jay Kelly* and the César Awards
George clooney was nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy Film for his role in *Jay Kelly* at the César Awards,but Timothée Chalamet ultimately won the award. Vanity Fair lists the winners of the 2024 César Awards,confirming Chalamet’s win. Details regarding the film *Jay Kelly* remains limited, and further details are not readily available from authoritative sources as of January 12, 2026.