History of Ewan McGregor in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 16, 2026

Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor known for his extensive work in film and television. He has received critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. His contributions to drama and charity were recognized in 2013 when he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

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

1974: Featured Motorcycle

In 2024, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman undertook a fourth international motorcycle trip on a 1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado police motorcycle. The motorcycle model dates to 1974.

1995: Marriage to Eve Mavrakis

In 1995, Ewan McGregor married Eve Mavrakis, a French-Greek Jewish production designer he met on the set of Kavanagh QC.

1997: Ranked in Empire Magazine

In 1997, Ewan McGregor was ranked number 36 on Empire magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list.

2004: UNICEF UK Involvement

In 2004, Ewan McGregor became involved with UNICEF UK and also began working with GO Campaign. During the Long Way Round journey in 2004, McGregor and his companions observed UNICEF's activities in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.

2004: Named Influential Person in British Culture

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

April 2006: Met Adopted Daughter

In April 2006, Ewan McGregor met his adopted daughter, Jamyan McGregor, an orphaned child from Mongolia, while traveling for the filming of Long Way Round.

2007: Motorcycle Trip and Long Way Down Release

In 2007, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman reunited with their team for another international motorcycle trip from John o' Groats in Scotland to Cape Town in South Africa. This journey, which lasted from May to August 2007, resulted in a book and TV series titled 'Long Way Down'.

2007: Teetotalism Revelation on Parkinson

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

2007: UNICEF Work in Africa

In 2007, during the Long Way Down trip, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman collaborated with UNICEF in Africa.

2008: Teetotalism and Past Drinking Habits

In 2008, Ewan McGregor discussed his past drinking habits in an interview with the Irish Independent, stating that he decided to stop drinking altogether to avoid further issues.

2008: Cancerous Mole Removal

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

2009: Hollywood Gala for GO Campaign

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

2009: Feminist Views on Nudity in Films

In 2009, Ewan McGregor stated his feminist views, preferring to avoid unnecessary nudity of women in films.

2010: Hollywood Gala for GO Campaign

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', traveling by motorbike, boat, plane, and foot to deliver vaccines to children in remote parts of India, Nepal, and the Republic of Congo as part of his work as a UNICEF Ambassador.

2012: UNICEF Immunisation Work

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

2013: Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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 was opposed to Scottish independence from the United Kingdom during the Scottish referendum.

June 2015: GivingTales Fairy Tale 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, alongside other prominent figures.

2016: Became a Naturalised US Citizen

After 2016, Ewan McGregor became a naturalised US citizen to vote in the 2020 US presidential election.

2016: Involvement in Jewish Faith

In 2016, Ewan McGregor stated that his involvement in religion has more to do with the Jewish faith due to his children being raised in Mavrakis's Jewish faith.

May 2017: Separation from Eve Mavrakis

Ewan McGregor and Eve Mavrakis had been separated since May 2017.

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.

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 from Eve Mavrakis

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

2019: Motorcycle Trip from Patagonia to California

In 2019, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on a third international motorcycle trip, riding Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles from Patagonia, Argentina, to California, United States, from September to December.

August 2020: Divorce Finalized

On 13 August 2020, the divorce between Ewan McGregor and Eve Mavrakis was finalized.

September 2020: Discovery of Chilean Great-Grandfather

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: Travels on US Passport

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".

2020: Long Way Up Series Release

In 2020, the journey from Patagonia to California undertaken by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in 2019 was documented in the series 'Long Way Up'.

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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: Signed Artists4Ceasefire Letter

In October 2023, Ewan McGregor signed an open letter by Artists4Ceasefire during the Gaza war.

2024: Fourth International Motorcycle Trip

In 2024, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman undertook a fourth international motorcycle trip on a 1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado police motorcycle. Boorman chose a BMW R75/5.

2025: Rejoining Morrison's Academy Pipe Band

In 2025, Ewan McGregor rejoined his youth pipe band, Morrison’s Academy, and hosted them at his estate in Carse of Gowrie for a special performance for his parents.

2025: Long Way Home Series Release

In 2025, the journey from the fourth motorcycle international trip undertaken by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in 2024 was documented in the series 'Long Way Home'.

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