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George Clooney recently opened up to Esquire magazine about his decision to raise his children, Ella and Alexander, on a tranquil French estate instead of in Los Angeles, where the Hollywood spotlight constantly looms.
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The actor shared that living in the French countryside allows his twins to enjoy a grounded, screen-free upbringing, complete with shared family dinners and responsibilities like clearing their own plates.
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Clooney reflected on his own upbringing, noting that he grew up on a farm and once disliked the experience, yet now recognizes how beneficial such an environment can be for nurturing humility and genuine life skills.
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The actor explained that his biggest concern with raising children in Los Angeles was the omnipresence of fame and paparazzi culture, which he feared would rob them of privacy and a normal childhood.
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He emphasized that life in France offers his family a sense of anonymity and simplicity, far from Hollywood’s pressures and comparisons to other celebrity children, which he believes is healthier for their development.
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Clooney is currently promoting Jay Kelly, his upcoming Noah Baumbach-directed film co-starring Adam Sandler, and shared that the story’s theme of regret contrasts with his own contentment in real life.
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