Who Is Cillian Murphy's Wife Yvonne? They Are Parents To 2 Sons And One Of Them Is Cast In HBO's War

'Thomas Shelby' from Peaky Blinders carved a special place in the hearts of the audience, and there is no denying that fact. And the man behind the role? Well, Cillian Murphy, who did a remarkable job in his portrayal of 'Thomas Shelby,' was already famous for his versatility. However, his role in Peaky Blinders cemented his status as one of the most prolific actors of his time. Cillian Murphy began his career in the 1990s as a musician, serving as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of a band called The Sons Of Mr. Green Genes. 

Eventually, he stepped away from his singing career and focused more on acting, with his first acting gig and stage debut, Disco Pig, serving as his big break. The play became so famous that it toured internationally for 18 months, thereby laying a strong foundation for Cillian's acting career. Following this, Cillian began to appear in several movies and TV series, including Sunburn, On The Edge, 28 Days Later, Inception, Oppenheimer, Dunkirk, Interstellar, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and many more. 

Who is Cillian Murphy's wife, Yvonne McGuinness?

While Cillian's professional life is out there, shining, he likes to keep his personal life private. He has been married to Yvonne McGuinness for more than 20 years, and they are parents to two sons. Cillian inspired his children to pursue a career in Hollywood, and one of his sons is already making it big. So, learn everything about Cillian's wife and their two sons.

Cillian Murphy is married to Yvonne McGuinness, and time and again, through his interviews, the actor heaped praise on his life partner for her support. The duo is from Ireland, and for years, they stayed in London before moving to Dublin, where they currently reside with their sons, away from the glitz and glamour. Yvonne is from Kilkenny, Ireland, and is a classically trained visual artist with a master's degree from the Royal College of Art in London. Her work encompasses film, performance, sculptural and textile elements, sound, and writing. 

Cillian Murphy and his wife, Yvonne McGuinness's love story and marital life

Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGinness met during the time the actor was working on his first acting gig, Disco Pig, which garnered a whole lot of attention and ran for 18 months internationally. Yvonne accompanied her husband, Cillian, on his tour. Talking about the same, Cillian, in an interview with The Guardian, shared that it was the best period of his life, as he became friends with some of the most important people in his life, and that he met his wife only during that time. Talking more about the same, Cillian Murphy said:

"And it was around the same time I met my wife. She came on tour with us. It was so exciting, 20 years ago or whatever it was — we were all just kids, trying to find our way — but such a special, special time."

Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness married in 2004, and in 2005, they welcomed their first son, Malachy. Their family was completed with the arrival of their younger son, Aran, in 2007. Cillian Murphy and Yvonne are both vegetarians, and while the actor often talked about his personal life in several of his interviews, he mostly keeps things private. In one of the interviews, Cillian revealed that his best shooting experience was filming The Wind That Shakes The Barley, as during that time his wife was pregnant with their first child, and he got to stay near their home.

Cillian Murphy, in an interview with PEOPLE, revealed that his goal was never to be famous but to improve. He also added that he has always been the same, and that he still hangs out with the same friends in the same places. In the same interview, he credited his wife, Yvonne, for helping him to keep him grounded throughout his journey. He could be quoted as saying:

"It's very important to have somebody like that. My life hasn't changed in any way, really. I still have the same friends and we go to the same places. I had bravado. But, deep down … I don't know, they seem better adjusted than I was. More sure of themselves. I'm happy about that. For me, it was something that took a long time to figure out: that it's all right to be you, that it's all right to be an individual."

Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness's sons, Malachy and Aran

Cillian Murphy and his wife, Yvonne, are parents to two kids, Malachy and Aran. Malachy is their firstborn, while Aran is the younger one. Despite being extremely busy in his career, Murphy never shied away from his duties as a dad. Talking about the same to GQ, Murphy once said that the work-life balance thing is quite hard, while crediting his wife for the kind of support she gives him. In the same interview, he talked about the struggles of a working dad and said:

"I have an amazing wife and I couldn't do this without her and her understanding. But it is a struggle. I think it is for any dad whose work takes him away, which it generally does, and which consumes him, which my work does."

Cillian Murphy and Yvonne first stayed in London with their sons, but later brought them to Dublin. The reason was twofold: to bring them closer to their Irish roots and to lead a soothing, peaceful life by the sea. The fact that Malachy and Aran's accents peaked within a year of moving to Dublin pleased Murphy and Yvonne, as they wanted his kids to be Irish. In several of his interviews, Murphy tagged his sons to be his biggest supporters and the source of his inspiration.

Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness's younger son, Aran is following his father's footsteps

The duo's younger son, Aran followed in their father's footsteps, and he is pursuing an acting career just like his father. When he was just 11 years old, his acting career began with a stage role of 'Hemnet', Shakespeare's son. Cillian found this really cool and said that when Aran came out on stage and asked him about the Liverpool score, it made him feel a bit jealous. Not only this, Aran is also cast in HBO's TV series War, which will feature Dominic West and Sienna Miller. He was also seen in the 2022 movie Lola and will be a part of Taika Waititi's upcoming film Klara and the Sun alongside Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.

What do you think about Cillian Murphy's personal life with his wife, Yvonne, and two sons?

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