I wasn't looking at life, going, 'My life will be unfulfilled without children.' That's what they learned today?' George and Amal during their 2014 wedding weekend in Venice, Italy. George and Amal Clooney's twinsalso have dual British and American nationality, so they could settle down in either country one day (per The Hollywood Reporter). We have never sold a picture of our kids, we are not on social media and never post pictures because to do so would put their lives in jeopardy. Voici later defended their use of the images. Many assumed that to be the case because the couple was having multiple children at what's considered an advanced age for pregnancy. After heading back to Italy for a fairytalewedding in September 2014, Us confirmed in February 2017 that Amal was pregnant. ", As they've gotten older, Ella and Alexander are growing into their individual interests and identities. This is so disturbing, Lively wrote in the comments of the since-deleted post, according to USA Today. EXCLUSIVE: George Clooney Plans to Move Amal and Twins Back to LA for Security Reasons. Apparently on strict instructions from his wife. 2023 BBC. "They really come out with the personalities that they're born with. With two dynamic parents like George and Amal Clooney, there's an understandable curiosity about what their kids are like. To fans delight, the A-list couple isnt afraid to share all the details about life as a family of four. I had all manner of weird cushions and pillows and machines., "They're good kids," Clooney said of Alexander and Ella on the Today show in May 2019. You said you would stop; you personally promised me. We didn't have any great inspiration. 2023 E! The couple will be staying in their family house Villa Oleandra while they are in Italy. They speak Italian. They speak fluent Italian, Clooney said, but Amal and I do not. The website also revealed how the family took their St. Bernard puppy Rosie along with them. The first thing you think is, I hope I dont screw this up. I mean, look, we are all responsible for things in life, and Amal and I are responsible for each other in a way we look out for one another and we care about one another, the actor toldThe Hollywood Reporterin September 2017 after his twins were born. And I just stood [at Amal's ultrasound appointment] for, like, 10 minutes, just staring at this piece of paper going, 'Two,' silently. (Photo Credit: Getty Images), George and Amal, 39, welcomed baby Alexander at 12:54 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 and his little sister, Ella, two minutes later at 12:56 p.m. Apparently, you have to wash your children every once in a while," he told W. That's not his only hobby, he's also become a hairstylist to his son. I really didnt think at 56 that I would be the parent of twins. Those pictures do not put in danger Mr. Clooney, his wife, or their kids., George and Amal during their 2014 wedding weekend in Venice, Italy. The Tender Barwill also beavailable to stream globally on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, Jan. 7. [Hes] always thinking of gestures to make them feel appreciated and reminding them that their moms the boss, they said. "The nature of my wife's work has her confronting and putting on trial terrorist groups and we take as much precaution as we can to keep our family safe. And she'd never thought about it, really. Clooney was referring to the fact that Amal's career puts the children in a certain degree of danger. Published on November 15, 2021 04:15 PM George Clooney loves his role as a dad to twins despite his early hesitations about becoming a parent. "Were working a lot, both of us. "I learned to be scrappy because of that. "And thank God they have each other during the pandemic.". By Actor George Clooney has issued an open letter asking media outlets not to publish photos that show his children's faces. George and Amal prioritize being hands-on parents Wpa Pool/Getty Images In December 2021, George Clooney also made it known that he and wife Amal only Id get in trouble if I did. Not paranoid jeopardy but real world issues, with real world consequences." So it all works out, George quipped to the Associated Press in August 2017. ", Despite the uncertainties of the pandemic, theactorrevealed that he trulyfeels "we're gonna get through it. "I will no longer go to South Sudan and the Congo, Amal will no longer go to Iraq and she will avoid places where she knows she is not welcome. MORE:Amal Clooney's daily diet: the barrister's breakfast, lunch and dinner revealed, WATCH: George and Amal's sweetest moments together. I felt like my mother in 1964, doing dishes and six loads of laundry a day.". These Stars Love Posting Naked Photos, Jessica Simpson's Hottest Bikini Photos After 100-Lb Weight Losses: Pics. George Clooney says his twins are fluent in Italian, but he and Amal are not, although he has been teaching his children how to prank people during quarantine. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. I am a public figure and accept the oftentimes intrusive photos as part of the price to pay for doing my job, Clooney, 60, wrote in the letter. I have to say it was very emotional because I really was convinced that wasn't my lot in life and was comfortable with that," he added. The nature of my wifes work has her confronting and putting on trial terrorist groups and we take as much precaution as we can to keep our family safe. Published on November 15, 2021 03:09 PM Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage George Clooney is relishing in his role as a dad. Many argued that the comments showed a degree of privilege and unawareness (per The Independent). "She said, 'Seems like that luck should be shared with some other folks.' "Listen, I didn't want to get married. George and Amal Clooney live around the world in the United States, Italy, and the U.K. (per The Express), so there's no arguing that twins Ella and Alexander are growing up with a very unique way of life. December 3, 2021 at 2:27pm PM EST George Clooney Lumeimages / MEGA. I was kind of up for one. But you are really responsible for two kids. But you are really responsible for two kids. When it comes to birthday plans,we're taking a page fromGeorge Clooney and Amal Clooney's book. Witnesses offer conflicting accounts, Mars Voltas lead singer broke with Scientology and reunited with the band. Mine wasn't. ", In September 2022, the couple opened up about their children's milestones. I mean, they already can do all their ABCs in Italian and in English, and I can't do that in English. We hope that you would agree that the need to sell advertisement isnt greater than the need to keep innocent children from being targeted. Can George Clooney and a new L.A. high school make Hollywood crews more inclusive? Ad Choices. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! ", Credit: Heikki Saukkomaa/Shutterstock; Robin Utrecht/Shutterstock, George said in March 2021 that Amal disciplines him instead of their children because he teaches Alexander and Ella terrible things. The actor explained in a March 2021 Today With Hoda & Jenna appearance: "I really do enjoy teaching my children to do things that shock their mother. 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They say its not so bad on young people. Nardine Saad covers breaking entertainment news, trending culture topics, celebrities and their kin for the Los Angeles Times. Our son is now a big prankster, Amal shared on CBS Mornings. The 2023 Hollywood Issue: Selena Gomez, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh & More. ", My daughter is sick, as happens apparently with children, I didn't know this," Clooney joked on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Is that why she was the only family member not to get a shout-out? "There are some people, their goal was, 'I have to have children.' Even though thekids won't turn 4 until Sunday, June 6, an eyewitness exclusively tells E! You realize that this is a lot more than that.. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. We are!". The publication has since blurred the babys face in several images. "I stand outside the door and I go, Oh hi Santa! And then you hear Santa is there and hes like, Ho ho ho! And I say, What are you doing here, Santa? And he says, Oh, Im just making sure that the kids are being good kids. And you can hear them going, We are Santa! He explained that he and Amal have opted to prioritize hands-on parenting. Well see if it develops, she joked. 1 concern. ", Credit: Courtesy of David Fisher/Shutterstock. This is not casual appreciation: This is you also exploiting very young children. "I'm really aware of a couple of things, which is I'm aware of the danger of celebrity with kids and I'm aware of the danger of having means with kids," he said, recalling his own childhood when his mother made his clothes and when his family moved around due to his father's jobs. We dont know anything about the long term of this yet., "We did a really dumb thing, which is, they speak fluent Italian, the actor, 59, said of Alexander and Ella during a December 2020 Jimmy Kimmel Live! They do pranks already,"he told Savannah Guthrie. I want them to be interested in things. As far as more kids go, Its a never say never situation, according to the insider. Amal Clooney and George Clooney (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Hulu) Amal Clooney looked like sunshine as she stepped out in a bright orange jumpsuit with her actor husband, George, and their twins for lunch at Villa d'Este by boat in Lake Como, Italy on Wednesday, August 18. Creative Artists Agency and a group of filmmakers such as George Clooney are creating an L.A. magnet school to help train high schoolers for jobs on movie and TV sets. George Clooney and Amal Clooney's twins, son Alexander and daughter Ella, turned 4 years old on Sunday, June 6 By Benjamin VanHoose Published on June 9, The actor revealed that his four-year-olds, Ella and Alexander, are now swimming and also bilingual. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times) By Nardine Saad Staff Writer ", Credit: Courtesy of Rob Latour/Shutterstock. The two-time Oscar winner, whose children have repeatedly appeared in paparazzi photos run by the Daily Mail, also explained how publicizing the children could pose risks for them and the family due to Amals line of work. Video, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, Met Gala 2023: Stars celebrate Karl Lagerfeld, Shooting suspect was deported four times - US media, Yellen warns US could run out of cash in a month, King Charles to wear golden robes for Coronation, Photo of Princess Charlotte shared as she turns 8, Street piano confiscated as public 'break rules', Explosion derails train in Russian border region. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. One incident occurred when a French magazine published grainy paparazzi shots of Amal and the twins when they were just seven weeks old, taken from a tree outside their home. The safety of our children demands it, the 56-year-old actor said in a statement to E! ", Clooney gushed, "He showed up and just knocked it out of the park. The happiest chapter has been with her twins, son Moroccan (Roc), and daughter Monroe (Roe), whom she had with her second husband, Nick Cannon. Ive personally shared with you that these men stalk and harass my children and you are still posting. But not his daughter. The Lebanon native and the Argo actor are pretty even about how they divide up the parenting responsibilities, a source revealed exclusively to Us Weekly in April 2021, adding that George is always doting on the twins. The Tender Bardirector George Clooney is giving an adorable update about his kids, but Clooney also revealed his biggest parenting mistake: encouraging his four-year-old twinsto speak another language! Here is the truth about toddlers: Even the really nice ones don't tend to be that much help with household chores. The happiest chapter has been with her twins, son Moroccan (Roc), and daughter Monroe (Roe), whom she had with her second husband, Nick Cannon. I want them to be happy. On Thursday, the 60-year-old actor said as much in an open letter to Britains Daily Mail and other media outlets, asking them not to publish photos of his children. George Clooney covers the December/January 2021 issue of GQ. A full body orgasm at the L.A. Phil? You always have to just enjoy the ride.. Because thats the thing, you know? So, you know, I didnt have to teach them trigonometry at home. Amal added that her husband is actually a great teacher, its just that, Hes mainly teaching pranks for the time being. He goes outside and hugs my car. 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I felt like I had a pretty full life," George explained in March. "And I'm not going to do four jobs a year, I'm going to do one. I ended up having a successful career. Over the last week, photographers from Voici magazine scaled our fence, climbed our tree, and illegally took pictures of our infants inside our home. "I cut [my sons] hair, and I cut my own hair too, but Ive always cut my own hair. Read about our approach to external linking. Considering George and Amal Clooney have been living off Lake Como for years, one would think that their Italian would be pretty good by now. "They brought along their giant St. Bernard puppy, Rosie," the eyewitness adds. George teased that the babies are like models and he never has to show them how to pose because they do it so naturally. I want them to be interested in things. George told a funny story about how he and Amal have to keep the toilet seat down for the twins sake and then he started showing his friends photos of them, an eyewitness told Us Weekly at the time. Elsewhere in the interview, Clooney shared the one thing that he wants to instill in his children. Though George and Amal Clooney have been generous with the details of the children's lives, some people feel entitled to more. [George is] happy with what hes got and so is Amal. From jokes about barf to their twins first words, scroll through for the couples best quotes about parenthood: Credit: Nicolas Genin/Abaca/startraksphoto.com, Proud parents! You realize that this is a lot more than that, he explained, adding that he's glad he found the right person to have them with. Not paranoid jeopardy but real world issues, with real world consequences. George Clooney, then and now. Our children have made no such commitment. The star says such images put his two The twins were nearly 2 years old when George revealed to "Today"that the twins were already little jokesters. in December 2020. We have never sold a picture of our kids, we are not on social media and never post pictures because to do so would put their lives in jeopardy. But I'm very lucky. Sign up for Us Weekly's free, daily newsletter and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more! They married in Italy just weeks later. George Clooney was once regarded as the ultimate bachelor (per The Atlantic). "I mean, fluent Italian at 3, but I don't speak Italian. "Make no mistake the photographers, the agency and the magazine will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law." ", Affleck similarly raved, "I can't imagine that there was anybody who didn't want to do this. George Clooney called his 3-year-old twins "slobs". The two were first introduced by a mutual friend at a fundraiser in September 2013 (per Elle). Actor George Clooney has issued an open letter asking media outlets not to publish photos that show his children's faces. MORE:A guide to Lake Como: The Italian paradise loved by George Clooney & Sir Richard Branson. "They start out with a personality right off the bat [Alexander] is a thug already, George told Entertainment Tonight in September 2017 of his son, who is two minutes older than his daughter. In the months after, George would start to reveal little snippets of his thoughts on life now that he was a father. Julie Chen was the first to confirm the news that George and Amal Clooney were expecting, during an episode of "The Talk" (per Entertainment Tonight). Why is Frank McCourt really pushing it? But my wife would kill me if I touched my daughters hair. Catch up on the years best movies, whether in theaters or now streaming at home. The actor, who has starred in Gravity and Ocean's Eleven, said he and his wife are not on social media and are protective of their children's privacy. You can put me in any situation, I can survive," Clooney said. The images published in Voici this Friday are a response to a public demand, a rep for the magazine continued. "Ben was pretty desperate for work and he needed the cash. In a recent interview with W for the magazine's "Best Performances" issue, George Clooney called his 3-year-old twins "slobs" and complained about endless rounds of chores. Since their twins were born, the Clooneys have been vocal about their distinct personalities. Alexander seems to be the more outgoing sibling, a fact that was proven when he crashed his dad's interview with GQ in 2021. "They put peanut butter on their shoes, so that it looks like poo-poo on their shoes and stuff. Because thats the thing, you know? To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. "When theyre asleep in the morning they sleep in the same bedroom they start to make noises, and you can hear the two of them getting at each other," the actor explained. Theyre good kids, the Oscar winner said on the Today show in May 2019. All rights reserved. "They're happy kids. And then this extraordinary human being walked into my life and I just fell madly in love. "And during lockdown it was just us for a full year! We don't know anything about the long-term of this yet. My daughters in my wifes closet with purses going, Mine, so I see this is going to be a fun, fun life for me., I have a pretty good life, the actor gushed on the Awards Chatter podcast in May 2019. And you basically taught him these lessons and he's now pranking his dad back., In order to view the gallery, please allow Manage Cookies. I don't know if I can go all of the way to the bedroom, Clooney told Entertainment Tonight in December 2020 ahead of his 60th birthday. An open letter to the Daily Mail from George Clooney. After a report surfaced claiming George Clooney and wife Amal Clooney were expecting their third child, a spokesperson for the couple spoke out to set the record straight.