citizenship

France defends granting George, Amal Clooney citizenship: ‘They contribute’ to ‘cultural outreach’

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France defends granting George, Amal Clooney citizenship: ‘They contribute’ to ‘cultural outreach’

PARIS — Actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney were granted French citizenship because “they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France’s international influence and cultural outreach,” the French government said Wednesday, defending their naturalization that was questioned by a junior French minister. The naturalizations of the Kentucky-born star of the “Ocean’s” series of heist movies, … Read more

George and Amal Clooney become citizens of France 4 years after declaring French farm as primary residence

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George and Amal Clooney become citizens of France 4 years after declaring French farm as primary residence

Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney. France’s government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship. The naturalizations of the Kentucky-born star of the “Ocean’s” series of heist movies and his family were announced last weekend in the Journal Officiel, where French government decrees are published. France’s government says that George … Read more

Rosie O’Donnell applies for Irish citizenship, White House says it’s ‘great news for America’

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Rosie O’Donnell applies for Irish citizenship, White House says it’s ‘great news for America’

Rosie O’Donnell is applying for Irish citizenship amid her ongoing feud with President Donald Trump. In an interview with the UK’s Daily Telegraph, the 63-year-old comedian explained she is putting herself in “self-imposed (political exile)” in Ireland after she first moved there in January of this year. “I am applying and about to be approved for my … Read more

Rosie O’Donnell says she ‘expected’ Trump to threaten her citizenship after ‘20 years of abuse’

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Rosie O’Donnell says she ‘expected’ Trump to threaten her citizenship after ‘20 years of abuse’

Rosie O’Donnell said she wasn’t surprised that President Trump threatened to revoke her US citizenship, claiming that she’s endured “20 years of abuse” from her longtime foe. The former talk show host took to social media Tuesday to slam the “absurd” attack after the president triggered a social media brawl with O’Donnell when he branded … Read more

Ellen DeGeneres supports Rosie O’Donnell as Donald Trump threatens to strip her US citizenship

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Ellen DeGeneres supports Rosie O’Donnell as Donald Trump threatens to strip her US citizenship

Ellen DeGeneres has thrown her support behind Rosie O’Donnell after President Trump threatened to strip the comedian of her US citizenship. The former talk show host, 67, took to Instagram over the weekend to give props to the “A League of Their Own” star, 63, after she branded the commander in chief a “dangerous old … Read more

Actress Darryl Hannah claims first Trump administration tried ‘every trick’ to mess up hubby Neil Young while applying for citizenship: report

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Actress Darryl Hannah claims first Trump administration tried ‘every trick’ to mess up hubby Neil Young while applying for citizenship: report

Actress Darryl Hannah claimed that the first Trump administration pulled out tricks to “mess up” her Canadian-born husband Neil Young as the legendary musician applied for US citizenship, a new interview revealed. The “Splash” actress told the BBC that Young, now a dual Canadian-American citizen, went through a bureaucratic ordeal during the first Trump administration … Read more

‘Rocky’ star Dolph Lundgren invests in America, proudly embraces citizenship

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‘Rocky’ star Dolph Lundgren invests in America, proudly embraces citizenship

After a date night with his future wife, Dolph Lundgren decided to step into the ring of vodka production. The “Rocky” star, who studied chemical engineering before he became an actor, has unveiled Hard Cut Vodka, a 90-proof all-American spirit that’s made with Idaho potatoes and water from the Rocky Mountains. It was a no-brainer for the … Read more

Courtney Love reveals she’s getting her UK citizenship after Trump’s reelection: ‘It’s frightening now’

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Courtney Love reveals she’s getting her UK citizenship after Trump’s reelection: ‘It’s frightening now’

Courtney Love wants to stay across the pond. The 60-year-old actress and singer, who is a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, recently spoke at the Royal Geographical Society in London and said she plans to become a permanent UK resident. “It’s so great to live here. I’m finally getting my British citizenship in six … Read more

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle face major hurdle to become EU citizens after rumored Portugal house purchase

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle face major hurdle to become EU citizens after rumored Portugal house purchase

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have one major hurdle to overcome following their rumored house purchase in sunny Portugal. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly splashed out on one of 300 soon-to-be constructed residences at the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a plush development about 81 miles south of Lisbon. The pair are … Read more

Would Prince Harry have to give up his royal titles to become a US citizen?

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Would Prince Harry have to give up his royal titles to become a US citizen?

Prince Harry might have to learn the “Star-Spangled Banner” real quick if he wants to become an American citizen. The Duke of Sussex, 39, recently revealed if he would ever apply for US citizenship as he currently lives in Montecito, Calif. with his wife, Meghan Markle, 42, and their two children, Prince Archie, 4, and … Read more

Why Tina Turner renounced US citizenship for Switzerland

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Why Tina Turner renounced US citizenship for Switzerland

Following the death of Tina Turner at age 83, a clip of the singer explaining why she renounced US citizenship and moved to Switzerland has resurfaced. “I have left America because my success was in another country,” the rock ‘n’ roll legend said in a 1997 CNN interview with the late Larry King. “‘Private Dancer’ … Read more