Golden Globes 2018: Ewan McGregor Thanks Estranged Wife And New Girlfriend In Awkward Acceptance Speech

It certainly got the people of Twitter talking.
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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’.

Ewan McGregor won the Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film award
Ewan McGregor won the Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film award
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“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.”

The move certainly got people on Twitter talking:

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

— Carolyn Hinsey (@CarolynHinsey) 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

— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) 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

— Michelle Menchaca🖤 (@belle_de_jour86) January 8, 2018

Enjoying how, in one speech, Ewan McGregor thanked his wife of 22 years and the actress he left her for.

— s. (@fruitsuit) January 8, 2018

Thanking your estranged wife AND your mistress in the same speech. Now THAT’S a bold move. #EwanMcGregor#GoldenGlobes2018

— Annie Kinsley (@Anniekin85) January 8, 2018

Wait, did Ewan McGregor thank his wife? Why isn't Mary Elizabeth Winstead there? So many questions #GoldenGlobes

— Mareike (@xMareike) January 8, 2018

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.

Check out all the Golden Globes winners here.

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