Is Ian McKellen in a relationship?

Veteran actor Ian McKellen is reportedly single again after the end of a relationship with a younger actor. According to the Daily Mail, McKellen met Oscar Conlon-Morrey, 30, in late 2022. The two men were cast to play mother and son in the seasonal pantomime, Mother Goose.
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Is Ian McKellen LGBTQ?

Same-sex couples have been able to marry in England since 2014, a year before gay marriage became legal across the U.S. McKellen has long championed LGBTQ rights. Though some fellow actors knew he was gay beforehand, he didn't come out publicly until he was 48.
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Why did Patrick kiss Ian McKellen?

"It's a nice thing about Patrick, and many other friends — he is a straight man who has absolutely no problem with having gay friends. I think he gave me a kiss because he thinks I would like it. It's a sign of friendship. His wife kisses me as well."
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Are Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart partners?

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart never failed to show their affection everywhere they went, and soon speculation began about a possible romance between the X-Men actors. However, the truth behind their endearing bond hid a deep hurt.
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Who is Patrick Stewart in a relationship with?

Personal life. Ozell is married to English actor Sir Patrick Stewart. They met in 2008 at Franny's restaurant in New York where Ozell was working as a waitress while Stewart was performing in Macbeth at the nearby Brooklyn Academy of Music.
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Sir Ian McKellen Opens Up About Coming Out and Falling in Love in 'It Got Better' Docuseries

Who does Ian McKellen live with?

He has been active in the gay rights movement ever since. Ian resides in Limehouse, where he has also lived with his former long-time partner Sean Mathias.
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Did Ian McKellen date a 30 year old?

SIR Ian McKellen has split from his 30-year-old boyfriend after a year. The acting legend first locked eyes with Oscar Conlon-Morrey when they worked together in a pantomime.
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Did Ian McKellen marry Patrick Stewart?

He purchased a home in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighbourhood in August 2012, and subsequently began living there with Ozell. In March 2013, it was reported that they were engaged, and they married in September 2013 with Ian McKellen officiating.
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Why did Richard Harris not like Ian McKellen?

The actor in question, Richard Harris, had publicly critiqued McKellen's acting style as “technically brilliant, but passionless.” This disapproval was a significant factor in McKellen's decision to pass on the role. He wasn't about to step into a role that came with lingering negative sentiments from Harris.
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Does Ian McKellen have a child?

Sir Ian McKellen, the beloved star of The Lord of the Rings, X-Men, and countless stage productions, may not have children of his own—but he has long referred to his extended network of friends, mentees, and young actors as his chosen family.
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Who are the queer actors in Lord of the Rings?

When McKellen filmed the movies he was the only openly gay cast member – but over the past two decades more of the actors have come out including The Hobbit stars Lee Pace (Elven King Thranduil) and Luke Evans (Bard the Bowman).
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Did Ian McKellen propose to Patrick Stewart?

McKellen, 80, got down on one knee as if proposing, People magazine reported. But sorry Magneto fans, Stewart is already married to Sunny Ozell; their 2013 wedding was officiated by none other than McKellen, the BBC reported then. Then McKellen got up and planted a kiss on Stewart.
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Who is Ian McKellen's best friend?

Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart…. Best friends 🙂 happy birthday 🎂 Sir Patrick! ~Hope.
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Did Ian McKellen have a prosthetic nose?

Wore a prosthetic nose to play Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in Stratford-upon-Avon at the same time as Sir Patrick Stewart. Like his The Da Vinci Code (2006) character, Sir Leigh Teabing, he has been knighted.
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What is the relationship between Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart?

Their friendship has only grown stronger over time. In 2013, McKellen officiated Stewart's wedding ceremony to his wife Sunny Ozell, further cementing their bond. The two have also collaborated on various stage productions, including a notable performance in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" in 2016.
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Does Ian McKellen have a spouse?

In 1978, he met his second partner, Sean Mathias. They split up in 1988, but they have remained friends and business partners. In recent years, Ian McKellen has kept his relationships private, and it is known publicly known if he has a partner. He is not thought to be married.
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Why did Ian McKellen not like filming The Hobbit?

Gandalf loses it! Filming the Hobbit trilogy with just green screens and stand-ins got to acting legend Ian McKellen, so much so that he ended up crying on set. Like, just imagine yelling lines into thin air? That was all McKellen was required to do while filming the trilogy.
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Why did Ian McKellen reject Harry Potter?

Sir Ian McKellen has said he could never have taken over the role of Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films after the death of Richard Harris because he knew he disapproved of him as an actor.
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Did Ian McKellen wear a wig for Gandalf?

A: It is Gandalf's nose and Gandalf's beard and hair. He does not wear a wig or any prosthetics. So he doesn't have to sit through 3 hours of make-up before arriving on set. Q: Did Nicol Williamson's reading of the Hobbit (his interpretation of Gandalf) give you ideas or inspiration as to your role as the Wizard.
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What pub does Ian McKellen own in London?

Welcome to The Grapes, Limehouse

Charles Dickens was a patron, and even made reference to the pub in his novel 'Our Mutual Friend'. Leaseholder Ian McKellen has written a brief history, here, should you wish to find out more. Whilst our history goes back over 500 years, our menus are a little more up-to-date!
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Is Ian McKellen vegetarian?

Why I am a Vegetarian. Those of us born in Britain in 1939 have a dietary advantage over succeeding generations. We were fed, unless living on a farm, with only wartime rations, which by today's standards might be thought unhealthily meagre.
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