Acclaimed Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, known for his diverse roles on stage, television and film, has found himself at the center of speculation about his private life. McGregor, whose career accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe, has been caught up in rumors of an affair with his current wife, Mary Elizabeth Winstead. His contributions to drama and charity have earned him significant accolades, including an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2013.
McGregor’s rise to fame began in the 1990s after studying drama in London and appearing in the British TV series “Lipstick on Your Collar”. His portrayal of heroin addict Mark Renton in the 1996 film “Trainspotting” catapulted him to international stardom. McGregor later solidified his worldwide fame by portraying Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy from 1999 to 2005. His career trajectory continued to rise with starring roles in films such as “Angels and Demons,” “The Fall of Black Hawk,” “ Big Fish” and “Moulin Rouge”. His performances in the films “Salmon Fishing in Yemen” and “The Ghost Writer” were particularly well received. McGregor’s directorial debut came with “American Pastoral” the previous year, and his dual role in the 2017 TV series “Fargo” earned him a Golden Globe for best actor.
The personal life of McGregor and American actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead aroused public interest after rumors of a possible separation. The couple met on the set of “Fargo” in 2017, at which time Winstead was married to Riley Stearns, and McGregor was still with his then-wife Eve Mavrakis, to whom he had been married for more than two decades. The revelation of McGregor and Winstead’s relationship came from pictures that went viral, showing them kissing in a London cafe. The timing was particularly sensitive as McGregor and Mavrakis separated on their daughter’s birthday.
Despite a rocky start and public questioning of the origins of their relationship, McGregor and Winstead welcomed son Laurie in 2021, marking Winstead’s first child with McGregor. Following the end of McGregor’s long-term marriage to Mavrakis, the couple faced initial challenges but continued their relationship. However, in 2022, rumors about the stability of their union again circulated, with some reports suggesting that Winstead had left McGregor and that he had returned to Mavrakis.
These rumors may have been fueled by McGregor’s history of infidelity. Despite this, people close to the couple have dismissed these claims, claiming that McGregor and Winstead remain faithful to each other, dismissing the idea of a split. While living in the public eye, their relationship serves as an example of coping with the pressures that come with media attention. Despite the swirling rumors and contentious start to their relationship, McGregor and Winstead seem committed to moving forward together. For now, they remain a united front, facing speculation about the state of their partnership.