Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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Ewan McGregorandMary Elizabeth Winsteadfell in love on-screen and off.

The pair met on the set of the FX seriesFargoin late 2016, when both McGregor and Winstead joined the cast during season 3, playing each other’s love interests. At the time, McGregor was still married to his ex-wife, Eve Mavrakis, and Winstead was married to her ex-husband, Riley Stearns. After their respective marriages ended, the costars began dating.

In 2021, McGregor and Winsteadwelcomed their first child together, a son named Laurie, after nearly four years of dating. A year later, theytied the knotin April 2022.

Not long after Laurie’s birth, McGregor won an Emmy for his portrayal of the late designerRoy Halston Frowickin Netflix’sHalston. In his acceptance speech, theStar Warsactorgave a sweet shout-outto Winstead and his children, which includes his four daughters from his marriage to Mavrakis.

“Mary, I love you so much. I’m gonna take this home and show it to our new little boy, Laurie. And to my beautiful girls who I know are watching,” he said.

From sharing the screen to welcoming a son, here’s everything to know about Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s relationship.

2016: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead meet on the set ofFargo

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McGregor and Winstead joined the cast ofFargo, FX’s award-winning anthology series based on the1996 film, during its third season. Winstead played recent parolee Nikki Swango, while McGregor took on a duel role as brothers Emmit and Ray Stussy, the latter of which was engaged to Winstead’s character.

May 13, 2017: Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s marriage to Riley Stearns ends

A few months after season 3 ofFargobegan airing, Winstead shared thatshe had splitfrom her then-husband Stearns in a since-deleted Instagram post. The couple had been married since 2010.

“We will stay best friends and collaborators for all our days. We are still ride or die, just in a different way now. I love you always, Riley,” the actress wrote in part.

October 22, 2017: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead are seen kissing in London

The day after the photos surfaced, PEOPLE reported that McGregor and Mavrakis had been separated since May of that year. The former couple were married for 22 years and share daughters Clara, Jamyan, Esther and Anouk.

November 11, 2017: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead hold hands in Los Angeles

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McGregor and Winstead went public with their romance in November 2017 when they were seen walking hand-in-hand together in Los Angeles.

The two actors were both wearing leather jackets and jeans as they strolled through the street.

January 7, 2018: Ewan McGregor thanks Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Golden Globes speech

“I want to take a moment to thank Ev, who always stood beside me for 22 years, and my four children, Clara, Esther, Jamyan and Anouk, I love you,” theTrainspottingactor said.

“I’ve always loved being an actor and hanging out with actors and I got amazing actors to work with on this and there wouldn’t be any Emmit Stussy without David Thewlis and Michael Stuhlbarg and Carrie Coon and there would be no Ray without Mary Elizabeth Winstead,” he continued.

January 11, 2018: Ewan McGregor kisses Mary Elizabeth Winstead at the Critics Choice Awards

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McGregor followed up his Golden Globes win with aCritics Choice Awardfor best actor in a limited series forFargo. He again thanked Winstead in his speech and gave her a kiss as he stood to accept the award.

February 26, 2018: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead continue to date amid breakup rumors

In February 2018, British tabloids reported that McGregor and Winstead had split and thePinocchioactor got back together with Mavrakis.

However, a source dispelled those rumors and told PEOPLE that McGregor and Winsteadwere still going strongnearly six months into their relationship.

April 2, 2018: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead are seen together on set ofGemini Man

McGregor wasseen holding handswith Winstead on the set of her movieGemini Manin Georgia.

The pair went for an evening stroll together and appeared to be in deep conversation. A source told PEOPLE that McGregor and Winstead “seemed so comfortable together.”

April 22, 2018: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead attend the premiere ofAll About Nina

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Winstead was photographed wearing a red dress and black leather jacket, while McGregor escorted the actress out of the premiere in a black coat and black trousers.

July 13, 2018: Clara McGregor calls Mary Elizabeth Winstead “a piece of trash” in an Instagram comment

A few months later, McGregor’s eldest daughter, Clara, commented on an Instagram photo of Winstead, which had been shared to a fan account, writing, “Most beautiful and talented woman on earth? Oh man y’all are delusional. Thegirl is a piece of trashx.”

Claralater apologized, explaining that she was “angry and upset” at the time.

November 4, 2019: Ewan McGregor files to be declared single before his divorce is finalized

McGregorfiled court documentspetitioning the judge to declare him and Mavrakis single before their divorce was finalized.

The actor explained in the documents that he believed “a termination of the status of our marriage at this time will assist in [the] resolution of the balance of this matter.”

February 7, 2020: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead star inBirds of Prey

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Part of theDC Extended Universeand a spin-off to 2016’sSuicide Squad,Birds of Preyhit theaters in February 2020. The film marked the first time McGregor and Winstead appeared on-screen together sinceFargo, with McGregor playing a crime lord and Winstead playing a vigilante.

March 1, 2020: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead spend time together in New York City

The couple were seen taking their dog for a walk in N.Y.C. andsharing a kisswhile bundled up for the cold weather. Winstead wore an emerald green scarf and McGregor sported a white hoodie underneath a black coat.

August 13, 2020: Ewan McGregor’s divorce from Eve Mavrakis is finalized

Three years after splitting, McGregor and Mavrakis' divorcewas finalizedin August 2020. The former couple agreed to share joint custody of their youngest daughter Anouk, who was 9 years old at the time. McGregor also agreed to pay Mavrakis almost $15,000 per month in child support and over $35,000 per month in spousal support.

McGregor and Winstead quietlywelcomed their first child togetherin June 2021.

McGregor’s daughters Clara, Esther and Jamyan confirmed the birth on Instagram, posting photos of themselves holding the newborn, with Esther revealing that the couple named him Laurie.

October 23, 2021: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead perform a duet during the 2021 GO Gala

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McGregor is an official ambassador for the organization, which helps orphans and vulnerable children in the United States and across the world. That year’s gala also benefitted COVID relief efforts around the globe.

March 19, 2022: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead walk the red carpet together at the Producers Guild Awards

In one of the couple’s first public appearances since the birth of their son, McGregor and Winsteadwalked the red carpet togetherat the 33rd Producers Guild Awards. The pair smiled together for photos in coordinating black outfits.

April 2022: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead get married

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After almost five years of dating, McGregor and Winsteadgot marriedin April 2022. A source told PEOPLE that the pair had a small outdoor ceremony with close family and friends.

“It was lovely and joyful. The menu was farm-to-table,” the insider shared. “They are an adorable couple. They are pretty low-key and like their canyon life. They often hike and go to the beach.”

May 26, 2022: Ewan McGregor talks about sharingStar Warswith Mary Elizabeth Winstead

At theStar WarsCelebrationevent in Anaheim, California, McGregor – who first played the infamous Jedi Master in the titular series before reprising the role in the Disney+ showObi-Wan Kenobi– opened up about Winsteadjoining theStar Warsuniversewith the upcoming seriesAhsoka.

McGregor said, “She doesn’t need any advice from me, but it was kind of cool that when it came up and she was starting to think about it — we thought it was amazing to both be in this world together … It’s something that will [always] be with us. It’s not something that ever goes away.”

September 12, 2022: Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead attend the premiere ofRaymond and Rayat the Toronto International Film Festival

The newlyweds walked the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of McGregor’s filmRaymond and Ray.

McGregor stars alongsideEthan Hawkein the dramedy, where they play half-brothers-turned-grave-diggers.

February 22, 2023: Mary Elizabeth Winstead to star opposite Ewan McGregor inA Gentleman in Moscow

May 24, 2023: Mary Elizabeth Winstead talks about Ewan McGregor’s reaction to her joining theStar Warsfranchise

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In an interview withEntertainment Weekly’sDagobah Dispatchpodcast, Winstead spoke aboutMcGregor’s reactionto her landing a role in the Disney+ mini-seriesAhsoka.

December 15, 2023: Mary Elizabeth Winstead talks about working with Ewan McGregor

Ahead of the release of their Paramount+ series,A Gentleman in Moscow,Winstead told PEOPLE that she and McGregor “love acting together.”

“Sometimes, especially when you have kids, just to have the opportunity to get to be together and not be in separate places — the gratitude that comes with that elevates the experience even more, because you’re just so grateful to get to be in the same place at the same time,” she said.

March 19, 2024: Ewan McGregor says an intimacy coordinator was “necessary” while filming with Mary Elizabeth Winstead

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While McGregor and Winstead clearly have chemistry, the couple still found it “necessary” to work with an intimacy coordinator on the set ofA Gentleman in Moscow.

“It’s odd to be naked in front of people, it’sodd to be intimate in front of the camera,” McGregor toldRadio Times, perVariety. “If you were doing a dance scene, you’d have a choreographer. It’s an important part of the work now because it’s somebody that the director and actors meet in the middle.”

September 12, 2024: Mary Elizabeth Winstead supports Ewan McGregor at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

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“I was really lucky to work with my favorite actress, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who is also my wife. We made a beautiful piece of work together calledA Gentleman in Moscow,” McGregor said while reminiscing about his career.

source: people.com