History of Ewan McGregor in Timeline

Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor recognized for his contributions to drama and charitable work, earning him a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy, and an OBE. He is known for his acting career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: Marriage to Eve Mavrakis

In 1995, Ewan McGregor married Eve Mavrakis, a French-Greek Jewish production designer, after they met 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: Involvement with UNICEF UK and Long Way Round

In 2004, Ewan McGregor continued his involvement with UNICEF UK and during the Long Way Round journey, he witnessed UNICEF's work in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.

2004: Most Influential Person in British Culture

In 2004, Ewan McGregor was named the fourth most influential person in British culture in a BBC poll.

2007: Teetotalism

In 2007, Ewan McGregor mentioned on an episode of Parkinson that he had been teetotal for the past seven years.

2007: UNICEF work during Long Way Down

In 2007, during the Long Way Down trip, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman collaborated with UNICEF in Africa. McGregor also worked with the Children's Hospice Association Scotland, which was featured in Long Way Down.

2008: Interview with Irish Independent

In 2008, Ewan McGregor discussed his past alcohol issues and decision to become teetotal in an interview with the Irish Independent. He mentioned that he would often arrive on film sets drunk or hungover in the late 1990s and decided to stop drinking to avoid a downward spiral.

2008: Mole Removal

In 2008, Ewan McGregor had a cancerous mole removed from below his right eye.

2009: Hosting Hollywood gala for GO Campaign

In 2009, Ewan McGregor hosted the annual Hollywood gala for the GO Campaign.

2009: Views on Women in Film

In 2009, Ewan McGregor stated his feminist views, expressing his preference for portraying women in films in a way that avoids unnecessary nudity.

2010: Hosting Hollywood gala for GO Campaign

In 2010, Ewan McGregor hosted the annual Hollywood gala for the GO Campaign for a second time.

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 des Lettres (Knight of the Order of the Arts and Letters).

2012: UNICEF immunization work in India, Nepal and the Republic of Congo

In 2012, Ewan McGregor traveled with UNICEF immunization workers to remote parts of India, Nepal and the Republic of Congo for the BBC2 documentary Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission.

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 Scottish Independence

In 2014, Ewan McGregor opposed Scottish independence from the United Kingdom in the Scottish referendum.

June 2015: Reading for GivingTales app

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 figures like Sir Roger Moore and Stephen Fry.

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2016: US Citizenship

After 2016, Ewan McGregor became a naturalised US citizen.

2016: Religious Involvement

In 2016, Ewan McGregor mentioned that his involvement in religion has more to do with the Jewish faith, as his children were raised in Eve Mavrakis's Jewish faith.

May 2017: Relationship with Mary Elizabeth Winstead

In May 2017, Ewan McGregor began a relationship with American actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, whom he met on the set of Fargo.

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May 2017: Separation from Eve Mavrakis

In May 2017, Ewan McGregor separated from his wife Eve Mavrakis.

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: Divorce Filing

On January 19, 2018, Ewan McGregor filed for divorce from Eve Mavrakis, citing irreconcilable differences.

2019: Motorcycle Trip from Argentina to California

In 2019, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, along with their support crew, embarked on a motorcycle trip from Patagonia, Argentina, to California, United States. They rode Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles.

August 2020: Divorce Finalization

On August 13, 2020, Ewan McGregor's divorce from Eve Mavrakis was finalized.

September 2020: Chilean Heritage Revealed

In September 2020, while 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. His father worked with American engineers in the construction of railways at the end of the 19th century.

2020: Support for Scottish Independence

In 2020, Ewan McGregor voiced his support for Scottish independence, stating that "it's time". This shift occurred after the United Kingdom left the European Union.