Caitríona Balfe

Irish actress, producer, director and former model with more than 2 million followers on Instagram. Also a philanthropist, she became a patron of the organization World Child Cancer in 2014.

She began her career as a fashion model in Paris at age 18, working with fashion houses such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton, before transitioning to acting a decade later. Balfe gained early recognition with roles in The Beauty Inside (2012) and H+: The Digital Series (2012–2013), along with appearances in films like Super 8 (2011), Now You See Me (2013), and Escape Plan (2013). Her breakthrough came with her portrayal of Claire Fraser in the Starz historical drama Outlander (2014–present), a role that has earned four Golden Globe Award nominations.

Balfe's notable film credits include Money Monster (2016), Ford v Ferrari (2019), and Belfast (2021). For her performance in Belfast, she received nominations for a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress.

On 10 August 2019, Balfe married her long-time boyfriend, former band manager and businessman Anthony "Tony" McGill at St. Mary's Church in Bruton, Somerset. She announced on 18 August 2021 that she had given birth to their son.