History of Ewan McGregor in Timeline
Ewan McGregor is a celebrated Scottish actor recognized with a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award. His contributions extend beyond acting, as evidenced by his appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2013. This honor acknowledges his impact on both drama and charitable work.
1974: Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police Bike
In 2024, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman began a fourth international trip, riding a 1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado police bike.
1995: Marriage to Eve Mavrakis
In 1995, Ewan McGregor married Eve Mavrakis, a French-Greek Jewish production designer, after meeting her on the set of Kavanagh QC.
1997: Empire Magazine Ranking
In 1997, Ewan McGregor was ranked number 36 on Empire magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list.
2004: Most Influential Person in British Culture
In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Ewan McGregor was named the fourth most influential person in British culture.
2004: UNICEF UK Involvement
Since 2004, Ewan McGregor has been involved with UNICEF UK and GO Campaign. During the Long Way Round journey in 2004, McGregor and his travelling companions witnessed some of UNICEF's work in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.
2007: UNICEF Work During Long Way Down
During the Long Way Down trip in 2007, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman did some work for UNICEF in Africa.
2007: Teetotalism
In 2007, on an episode of Parkinson, Ewan McGregor said he had been a teetotaller 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: Hollywood Gala for GO Campaign
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 that he identifies as a feminist and prefers to avoid women being naked in films, considering it a feminist act.
2010: Hollywood Gala for GO Campaign Hosted
In 2010, Ewan McGregor hosted the annual Hollywood gala for the GO Campaign.
2010: Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
In 2010, Ewan McGregor was appointed by the French government as a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres (Knight of the Order of the Arts and Letters).
2012: Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission Documentary
In 2012, Ewan McGregor appeared in a two-part BBC documentary entitled Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission. In the documentary, McGregor travels by motorbike, boat, plane, and foot to deliver vaccines to children in remote parts of India, Nepal and the Republic of Congo. This trip was part of his work as a UNICEF Ambassador.
2013: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
In 2013, Ewan McGregor was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours for services to drama and charity.
2014: Opposed to Scottish Independence
In 2014, Ewan McGregor was opposed to Scottish independence from the United Kingdom during the Scottish referendum.
June 2015: GivingTales app reading
In June 2015, Ewan McGregor read Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Match Girl" for the children's fairy tales app GivingTales in aid of UNICEF, along with other prominent figures.
2016: Became US citizen
After 2016, Ewan McGregor became a naturalised US citizen to vote in the 2020 US presidential election.
2016: Jewish Faith Involvement
In 2016, Ewan McGregor stated that his involvement in religion has more to do with the Jewish faith, where his children were raised, than with the Christian faith.
May 2017: Separation from Eve Mavrakis
In May 2017, Ewan McGregor and Eve Mavrakis separated, leading to McGregor filing for divorce in January 2018.
May 2017: Relationship with Mary Elizabeth Winstead
In May 2017, Ewan McGregor began a relationship with American actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, after meeting her 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 after Morgan made disparaging remarks about the participants of the 2017 Women's March.
January 2018: Filed for Divorce
On January 19, 2018, Ewan McGregor filed for divorce from Eve Mavrakis, citing irreconcilable differences. They had been separated since May 2017.
2019: Long Way Up Trip Begins
In 2019, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman began a third international trip, this time on Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles. From September to December, they rode 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 Great-Grandfather Revelation
In September 2020, after travelling through Chile for the documentary Long Way Up, Ewan McGregor revealed that one of his great-grandfathers, John "Juan" Charles McIndoe, was born in Chile to Scottish parents.
2020: Long Way Up Series
In 2020, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's journey from Patagonia, Argentina to California, United States, which they undertook in 2019, was documented in the series Long Way Up.
2020: US Passport Journey
In 2020, Ewan McGregor travelled entirely on his US passport during his journey on Long Way Up.
2020: Support for Scottish Independence
In 2020, Ewan McGregor voiced his support for Scottish independence, stating that "it's time".
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 and Mary Elizabeth Winstead married.
October 2023: Artists4Ceasefire Letter
In October 2023, Ewan McGregor signed an open letter by Artists4Ceasefire during the Gaza war.
2024: Fourth International Trip
In 2024, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman began a fourth international trip, this time on a 1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado police bike, while Boorman chooses a BMW R75/5.
2025: Long Way Home Series
In 2025, the international trip Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman began in 2024 will be documented in the series Long Way Home.
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