The beautiful love tale of Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth is one for the ages. Their fast-paced relationship and marriage have piqued the affection of fans around the world. From co-stars to soulmates, the journey leads to a tale of love, passion, and, of course, undeniable chemistry.
So how did it all start? It all began on the set of Noah Hawley’s hit television show Fargo, where the now-married couple met. Their on-screen chemistry was palpable, and their professional relationship quickly grew into something more. Sparks flew between the two actors, and they soon fell madly in love.
Their relationship was fraught with difficulties, as both Ewan and Mary Elizabeth were dealing with personal issues (former marriages). But their feelings for each other were undeniable, and they knew they were meant to be together.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead And Ewan McGregor First Connected On The Set Of Fargo
During season 3, Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead joined the cast of the FX series Fargo, where they first met in late 2016. Although they were each other’s romantic interests on the show, it is funny to note that a few years later, they became real-life partners.
We learned from People that the Fargo co-stars started dating after the dissolution of their respective marriages at the time. Fast forward a few months later, and it was confirmed that the couple were indeed an item, as they were seen sharing a passionate kiss (via The Sun).
After almost four years of dating, McGregor and Winstead welcomed their son as their first child together in 2021. Their wedding took place in April 2022, a year later.
Not long after his son’s birth, McGregor won an Emmy for his portrayal of the late designer Roy Halston Frowick on Netflix’s Halston. The Star Wars actor graciously acknowledged Winstead and his family, including his four daughters from his marriage to Eve Mavrakis, in his acceptance speech (per People).
“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.”
Meanwhile, only a few months after the premiere of Fargo’s third season, Winstead disclosed on her now-deleted Instagram account (via People) that she and her ex-husband Stearns had split. These two had been married since 2010.
When Riley Stearns And Mary Elizabeth Winstead Parted Ways
Months after she first met Ewan McGregor on set, Mary Elizabeth Winstead made the painful decision to leave her ex-husband Riley Stearns. She insisted, “We are still ride or die”, holding fast to her devotion to McGregor despite everything.
She disclosed her divorce from Stearns on Instagram (the account has since been removed). The 39-year-old Fargo actress posted a picture of herself pressing her ex’s cheek, writing:
“Sitting here with my best friend who I love with all my heart. We have spent our lives together and it has been full of joy and warmth every day. We’ve decided to move on from our marriage, but 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.”
After getting married in 2010, Winstead and Stearns had a seven-year marriage that ended in 2017. The actress started dating Fargo co-star Ewan McGregor right away. In May 2017, The Ghost Writer actor got separated from Eve Mavrakis. The Fargo stars were most likely dating before they ended their relationships with their spouses, and it does not take a rocket scientist to figure that out.
McGregor and Winstead’s love story—a fortuitous meeting on a set that turned into a whirlwind romance—was reminiscent of a Hollywood production. Thus, it is safe to say that the Faults actress had finally found her true love, her co-conspirator, her ‘ride-or-die companion’ in her now-husband.
Fargo is streaming on Hulu!
