Childhood and Education Journey of Ewan McGregor in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Ewan McGregor. A timeline of key moments.
Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor recognized with a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2013 for his contributions to drama and charitable work. McGregor's career spans a variety of roles, establishing him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1969: Birth of older brother Colin
In 1969, Ewan McGregor's older brother, Colin, was born.
March 1971: Ewan McGregor's birth
On 31 March 1971, Ewan McGregor was born in Perth, Scotland, and was raised in nearby Crieff.
1995: Marriage to Eve Mavrakis
In 1995, Ewan McGregor married Eve Mavrakis, a French-Greek Jewish production designer, after meeting on the set of Kavanagh QC.
2004: UNICEF UK Involvement and Long Way Round Journey
In 2004, Ewan McGregor began his involvement with UNICEF UK. During the Long Way Round journey in 2004, McGregor observed UNICEF's work in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.
2004: Motorcycle trip from London to New York
In 2004, McGregor undertook a motorcycle trip from London to New York with Charley Boorman, which became the basis for Long Way Round.
2004: UNICEF UK Ambassador
Since 2004, Ewan McGregor has served as an ambassador for UNICEF UK, involved in charity work.
2007: Teetotalism Revelation on Parkinson
In 2007, Ewan McGregor revealed on an episode of Parkinson that he had been teetotal for the past seven years.
2007: Motorcycle trip from Scotland to South Africa
In 2007, McGregor and Boorman reunited for another motorcycle trip, from John o' Groats in Scotland to Cape Town in South Africa.
2007: Long Way Down and UNICEF work in Africa
In 2007, during the Long Way Down trip, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman collaborated with UNICEF in Africa. Also in 2007, McGregor mentioned in an episode of Parkinson that he had been teetotal for the last seven years.
2008: Cancerous Mole Removal
In 2008, Ewan McGregor had a cancerous mole removed from below his right eye.
2008: Irish Independent Interview
In 2008, Ewan McGregor mentioned in an interview with the Irish Independent that he would often turn up to sets drunk or hung over in the late 1990s, and that he decided to stop altogether to avoid spiralling down further.
2009: Hosted GO Campaign Hollywood Gala
In 2009, Ewan McGregor hosted the annual Hollywood gala for the GO Campaign.
2009: Feminist Stance on Nudity in Films
In 2009, Ewan McGregor stated his feminist stance on avoiding nudity for women in films.
2010: Hosted GO Campaign Hollywood Gala
In 2010, Ewan McGregor hosted the annual Hollywood gala for the GO Campaign.
2012: Cannes Film Festival Jury Member and Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2012, Ewan McGregor was a member of the Jury for the Main Competition at the Cannes Film Festival and received the Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award.
2014: Opposed Scottish Independence
In 2014, Ewan McGregor opposed Scottish independence from the United Kingdom in the Scottish referendum.
2016: Jewish Faith Involvement
In 2016, Ewan McGregor stated that his involvement in religion had more to do with the Jewish faith due to his children being raised in Mavrakis's Jewish faith.
2016: Became a US Citizen
In 2016, McGregor became a naturalized US citizen to vote in the 2020 US presidential election.
May 2017: Separation from Eve Mavrakis
In May 2017, Ewan McGregor and Eve Mavrakis separated.
May 2017: Relationship with Mary Elizabeth Winstead
In May 2017, Ewan McGregor began a relationship with Mary Elizabeth Winstead, after they met on the set of Fargo.
2017: Refusal to Appear on Piers Morgan's Show
In 2017, Ewan McGregor refused to appear on Piers Morgan's show due to Morgan's disparaging remarks about the Women's March participants.
January 2018: Filed for Divorce
On January 19, 2018, Ewan McGregor filed for divorce from Eve Mavrakis.
2019: Motorcycle trip from Patagonia to California
In 2019, McGregor and Boorman undertook a motorcycle trip from Patagonia, Argentina to California, United States.
August 2020: Divorce Finalized
On August 13, 2020, Ewan McGregor's divorce from Eve Mavrakis was finalized.
September 2020: Chilean Ancestry Reveal
In September 2020, after travelling through Chile for the documentary Long Way Up, Ewan McGregor revealed that one of his great-grandfathers was born in Chile.
2020: Support for Scottish Independence
In 2020, Ewan McGregor voiced his support for Scottish independence, saying that "it's time".
2020: Traveled on US Passport
In 2020, McGregor traveled entirely on his US passport during his journey on Long Way Up.
2020: Release of Long Way Up series
In 2020, the journey from Patagonia to California of Ewan McGregor was documented in the series Long Way Up.
June 2021: Birth of Son
In June 2021, Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead's son was born.
April 2022: Marriage to Mary Elizabeth Winstead
In April 2022, Ewan McGregor married Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
October 2023: Signed Artists4Ceasefire Open Letter
In October 2023, Ewan McGregor signed an open letter by Artists4Ceasefire during the Israel–Hamas war.
