George Clooney Says His Kids Don’t Care Much About His Fame

George Clooney has starred in major hits, collected awards, and stayed one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment, yet none of this matters to his 8-year-olds. In a recent interview on NPR’s Fresh Air, Clooney explained that his twins, Ella and Alexander, treat his fame like background noise. The 64-year-old icon shared a Halloween moment when Alexander dressed as Batman, a role the Hollywood icon once played.

When Clooney pointed out the connection, hoping for a spark of excitement, Alexander shrugged and said, “Yeah, not really.” The brush off made the “Batman & Robin” star laugh because it showed how little weight his son gives to any past role.

Ella reacts the same way. When someone brings up her father’s career, she rolls her eyes without hesitation. Clooney doesn’t see it as a slight. He sees balance. Their lack of interest suggests that fame has not altered their sense of self. They see him as Dad, not the “Ocean’s Eleven” star. Clooney links this to his childhood when he watched his aunt, singer Rosemary Clooney, move through highs and lows.

A Life Built Far From Hollywood Noise

Clooney FP / IG / Clooney and Amal Clooney have put real thought into creating that sense of normalcy. They chose to raise their children on a farm in France. This wasn’t a spontaneous move.

The Hollywood icon has said he worried about raising kids in Los Angeles, where the entertainment world hovers over every school and sidewalk. He felt that growing up in that atmosphere could make it hard for children to build an identity outside the world of celebrity. In France, people leave them alone, and no one follows their family around.

That quiet space shapes everyday life. Clooney says their home runs on simple routines. The twins help with chores, join long family dinners, and spend plenty of time away from screens. The “Up in the Air” star believes these habits give the kids a stronger sense of who they are. They learn responsibility and independence without comparing themselves to other “famous kids.”

Active Measures to Protect Privacy and Safety

Privacy is not an afterthought. Clooney and Amal stay off social media and never share photos of their children. This choice is not only about reducing attention. Amal’s legal work often involves cases tied to dangerous groups, which creates real safety concerns. In 2021, Clooney wrote a public letter asking media outlets not to show images of his children, arguing that revealing their faces could put them at risk.

Jared / IG / Fatherhood has reshaped the Hollywood icon’s work life. Directing often demands long stretches away from home.

Many parents worry about privacy. The “Michael Clayton” star worries about security.

This thinking carries into their home. Guests must place their phones in a basket near the door. Clooney says it keeps the atmosphere relaxed and focused on real conversation, but it also prevents unauthorized photos. It may sound strict, yet it fits their larger goal. They want their kids to feel safe, unobserved, and free to enjoy their home without the pressure of cameras or attention.

How Fatherhood Changed Clooney’s Career

Now that the twins are in school, Clooney takes fewer directing jobs because he does not want to uproot them. Acting roles closer to home feel more practical. That shift appears in his current projects as well.

In his new Netflix film “Jay Kelly”, Clooney plays a self-focused movie star who struggles to connect with his family. The “Gravity” actor joked that the character is “kind of a jerk,” yet the role hits close to home. He knows the challenge of juggling work and family and never feeling like every part is perfect.