Charlie Hunnam was born on April 10, 1980, in Newcastle, England. Most fans know him best as Jax Teller from “Sons of Anarchy,” a role that earned him a loyal following during the show’s seven-season run. Before making it big in the U.S., he carved out a name for himself on British television, notably with his role in “Queer as Folk.”
He’s popped up on the big screen too, in movies like “Pacific Rim” and “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” though neither quite matched the impact of his television work. Away from Hollywood, Hunnam is devoted to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, training so regularly that it’s become a fixture in his life.
When it comes to his personal life, Hunnam is refreshingly private. He’s been with Morgana McNelis, a jewelry designer, since 2005. Rather than flaunting their relationship, the two prefer to keep things low-key, steering clear of typical Hollywood glamour. Hunnam doesn’t say much about his love life in interviews, choosing to draw a line between his public and private worlds.
Before McNelis, he was briefly married to actress Katharine Towne. They tied the knot in 1999 when Hunnam was just 18, but the marriage lasted only three years. He doesn’t dwell on that chapter, and it’s rarely more than a footnote in his story.
Unlike many A-listers, Hunnam rarely brings his partner to red carpet events and doesn’t court media attention with grand relationship reveals. In a 2017 interview with Men’s Health, he spoke about valuing honesty and openness in relationships – attributes he seems to reserve for those closest to him, rather than the public.
There have been the occasional headlines linking him to other celebrities, like the brief speculation about Liv Tyler back in 2010, but nothing ever came of it. For almost twenty years now, he’s maintained a steady relationship, something that stands out in the fast-moving world of entertainment.
Past Relationships
Liv Tyler
Rashida Jones
Morgana McNelis
Georgina Townsley
Kerry Geary
Stella Parker
Sophie Dahl
Katharine Towne
When relationships have ended, Hunnam has managed to avoid public dramas and messy breakups. Whether that’s by design or simply his nature is up for debate, but it fits with the understated, grounded way he handles the spotlight.