Throughout his illustrious career, acclaimed Irish actor Cillian Murphy has garnered a remarkable array of awards and accolades. From gripping performances on the big screen to captivating portrayals in television series, Murphy\u2019s talent has consistently left audiences in awe.<\/p>\n
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Behind this remarkable actor\u2019s success stands a steadfast pillar of support: his wife, Yvonne McGuinness. Murphy is not only a master of his craft but also a devoted family man. Despite the allure of Hollywood, he consciously chose to remain rooted in London, where he was residing with his wife.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Murphy\u2019s commitment to proximity with his loved ones speaks volumes about his priorities and values. In 2005, shortly after his breakout performance in the 2002 thriller \u201c28 Days Later,\u201d where he portrayed a man fleeing from zombies in a plague-stricken London, Murphy revealed how important it was for him to be close to his family.<\/p>\n
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He\u00a0stated, \u201cI don\u2019t need to live in Los Angeles. I\u2019d be tremendously far away from my family. I\u2019d never see them. I love living in London.\u201d As his career was rapidly gaining momentum, he was presented with a role in \u201cThe Wind That Shakes the Barley.\u201d This opportunity brought him much joy as it allowed him to stay home with his family in Cork, Ireland.<\/p>\n
At this time, his wife, McGuinness, was pregnant with their first child. To support her during this period, the couple decided to stay with Murphy\u2019s parents. This arrangement provided a comforting family environment during McGuinness\u2019s pregnancy and allowed Murphy to balance his work commitments with his growing family responsibilities.<\/p>\n
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Murphy nostalgically\u00a0remembered\u00a0this time: \u201cI was living at home with my folks; my wife was pregnant with our son; and we were running around the hills of west Cork shooting up Black and Tans. Fantastic!\u201d By 2015, the couple, now parents to two boys, Malachy and Aran, decided to return to their roots in Ireland.<\/p>\n
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They left behind Kilburn, a district in north-west London, which had been their home for over a decade. Their desire was for their children to experience childhood close to their grandparents and the calming influence of the sea.<\/p>\n
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Murphy\u00a0elaborated, \u201cWe wanted them to be Irish, I suppose.\u201d When Murphy was away for filming, McGuinness would stay with the kids, but she also occasionally contributed ideas to his work.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
One such occasion was when Murphy was actively brainstorming movie concepts to propose to director Tim Mielants, a collaboration he was particularly enthusiastic about. McGuinness proposed they adapt \u201cSmall Things,\u201d Claire Keegan\u2019s captivating novella set in a quaint Irish town in 1985.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Murphy initially dismissed the idea, assuming the rights to the novella were already claimed. However, upon consulting with his agent, he discovered the rights were still available.<\/p>\n
He presented the idea to fellow actor\u00a0Matt Damon, who was impressed and agreed to produce the movie through his company, which he co-runs with\u00a0Ben Affleck. This led to the prompt production of the movie \u201cSmall Things Like These,\u201d which became a success.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
When McGuinness and Murphy first met, he was not yet famous and was embarking on his acting career with his first movie, \u201cDisco Pigs.\u201d McGuinness joined Murphy and his \u201cDisco Pig\u201d crew on tour. Reflecting on that time, he\u00a0said, \u201cIt was so exciting, 20 years ago or whatever it was \u2013 we were all just kids, trying to find our way \u2013 but such a special, special time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
It has been over two decades of being together, and while Murphy, who has recently been\u00a0dubbed\u00a0the \u201cInternet\u2019s Boyfriend,\u201d is deeply in love with his wife, the public has varied opinions on his choice of spouse. McGuinness, who has chosen to stay largely out of the limelight throughout her husband\u2019s career, has drawn a range of reactions from the public.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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