Colin Firth Takes Italian Citizenship After Brexit Decision

Livia Giuggioli and Colin Firth

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London (AP) -- British actor Colin Firth says he has taken Italian citizenship as a "sensible" move amid global political uncertainty.

Firth, who is married to environmentalist Livia Giuggioli, says he has become a dual U.K.-Italian citizen, and his wife is applying for British nationality. Their two sons already have dual citizenship.