Ewan McGregor raised eyebrows during Sunday (7 January) night’s Golden Globes, as he thanked both his estranged wife and new girlfriend in the same acceptance speech.
The actor won the Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film prize for ‘Fargo’ at the LA ceremony, which was held at the Beverly Hilton.
Taking to the stage, he thanked his soon-to-be ex-wife Eve Mavrakis, and well as current girlfriend Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who he stars alongside in ‘Fargo’.
“I want to take a moment to just say thank you to Eve, who always stood by me for 22 years, and my four children Clara, Esther, Jamyan and Anouk,” he said.
As he thanked his co-stars, he called Mary out for a special mention, saying: “And I’ve always loved being an actor and I love hanging out with actors and I got amazing actors to work with on this.
“There wouldn’t have been Emmit Stussy without David Thewlis and Michael Stuhlbarg and Carrie Coon and there wouldn’t have been a Ray without Mary Elizabeth Winstead.”
WOW. Ewan McGregor just thanked his wife AND his girlfriend in his #GoldenGlobes speech… on a show that’s been all about female empowerment ?@KatePeople
January 8, 2018
I desperately need someone to report back to me on WHAT EXACTLY DID EWAN MCGREGOR’S SPEECH MEAN? Is he back with his wife? Did he just apologize for romancing #Fargo co-star Mary Elizabeth Winstead? Someone get on this, stat #goldenglobes
January 8, 2018
Me when hearing #EwanMcGregor thanking his estranged wife and kids before his girlfriend, who the last person he thanked ???#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/L8psSeWAPu
January 8, 2018
Enjoying how, in one speech, Ewan McGregor thanked his wife of 22 years and the actress he left her for.
Thanking your estranged wife AND your mistress in the same speech. Now THAT’S a bold move. #EwanMcGregor#GoldenGlobes2018
Wait, did Ewan McGregor thank his wife? Why isn’t Mary Elizabeth Winstead there? So many questions #GoldenGlobes
Ewan and Eve are yet to comment publicly on the end of their marriage, but it was reported they split last year.
He and Mary have never confirmed their relationship, but have been photographed kissing.
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