A junior interior minister criticized the naturalization of George Clooney and his family despite the actor's limited French, calling it a 'double standard,' while officials said the Clooneys met all legal requirements and contribute to France’s cultural prestige.

The actor said privacy laws protecting children from paparazzi were a key factor in the family’s decision

The publication in France's government gazette confirms an ambition Clooney alluded to early in December. 'I love the French culture, your language, even if I'm still bad at it…