Caitriona Balfe Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Caitriona Balfe
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Caitriona Balfe
Caitriona Balfe is best known for her role as Claire Fraser on the Starz historical drama Outlander.

The Irish actor studied drama at the Dublin Institute of Technology. She began her career as a model after being spotted by a talent scout. The young model worked for many high-profile fashion shows and was one of the top models around the world.

Balfe crossed into acting and was cast in a small role in 2006’s The Devil Wears Prada. She went on to have several film roles in Super 8, Crush, Now You See Me, Ford v Ferrari, and Belfast, among others. She also appeared on a few TV shows, including doing some voice work.

Balfe has been nominated for and won several awards, namely for her role on Outlander. She has three Saturn Awards and two People’s Choice Awards, among others.
For more, see Caitriona Balfe's IMDb.
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Two Fan-Favorite ‘Outlander’ Characters Will Return in Season 8

'Outlander' stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe shared some big news with fans in an April 1 Instagram update.

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Published on April 2, 2024

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When Will ‘Outlander’ Return? There’s Disappointing News About Season 7 Part 2

The second half of 'Outlander' Season 7 will premiere in November 2024 on Starz.

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‘Outlander’ Prequel Cast Revealed — See Who Will Play Jamie and Claire’s Parents

'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' will now tell the parallel stories of Jamie and Claire Fraser's parents, Starz has revealed.

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Hugh Jackman felt so bad after accidentally injuring a stunt person on ‘X-Men’ that he vowed never to make this crucial mistake again.

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Elizabeth Hurley Stuns in Sexy Green Dress, Looks Gorgeous at 58 Years Old

Elizabeth Hurley and her son, Damian, are unfazed by the controversy surrounding their first joint project, a steamy Caribbean thriller.

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‘Outlander’ Star Caitriona Balfe Reveals She Lives a ‘Slightly Nomadic’ Life With Tony McGill and Their New Son

‘Outlander’ star Caitriona Balfe shocked fans this summer when she revealed that she had given birth to a baby boy just a few weeks after wrapping production on season 6. The Irish-born actor recently admitted that she and her husband, Tony McGill, are living a ‘slightly nomadic’ life with their newborn.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Outlander’ Stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe Had to Re-Shoot 1 ‘Nookie Scene’ Because It ‘Wasn’t Sexy Enough’

One of the reasons that fans love ‘Outlander’ is the hot and heavy scenes that the show is best known for. Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have been steaming up TV screens since 2014 as Jamie and Claire Fraser. But they revealed one infamous sex scene had to be re-shot because it ‘wasn’t sexy enough.’

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‘Outlander: Caitriona Balfe’s 10 Best Moments as Claire Fraser

‘Outlander’ star Caitriona Balfe burst onto our screens as Claire Fraser in 2014. The time-traveling nurse has found the love of her life in Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and gone through so many dramatic events it is hard to keep them straight. Balfe has had some incredible moments as Claire – here are 10 of her best.

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‘Outlander’ Season 6: Caitriona Balfe Reveals How They Hid Her Pregnancy While Filming

Caitriona Balfe's pregnancy was successfully hidden while filming 'Outlander' Season 6. At New York Comic Con 2021, Balfe revealed how they concealed her baby bump over the six months of filming. And she says it wasn't always easy.

by Kelli Boyle

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Cast of ‘Belfast’: Caitriona Balfe Gushes Over Jude Hill’s Portrayal of Young Kenneth Branagh

The cast of 'Belfast' is led by 11-year-old Jude Hill playing a young Kenneth Branagh. 'Outlander' star Caitriona Balfe plays Jude's mother in the movie, and in a recent interview she gushed over her co-star's impressive performance in his first-ever acting role.

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‘Outlander’: Why Caitriona Balfe Couldn’t Direct the Show for Season 6

'Outlander' star Caitriona Balfe would love to sit in the director's chair and helm a few episodes. But she recently revealed why she wasn't able to do so for season 6.

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How ‘Belfast’ Inspired Caitriona Balfe to ‘Go for It’ With Motherhood

Caitriona Balfe welcomed her first child in August 2021. And as it turns out, her decision to become a mother was inspired in part by playing a mother in Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast.' Read her comments about her experience on set of the family drama here.

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Will There Be an ‘Outlander’ Season 8? Caitriona Balfe Weighs In

'Outlander' Season 8 hasn't been confirmed yet. But Caitriona Balfe already knows how she feels about the possibility of the show extending. Here, read her comments and get the latest updates on 'Outlander' Season 6, coming out early 2022.

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‘Outlander’: Caitriona Balfe Gushes Over Sam Heughan’s Acting in Season 6

'Outlander' star Caitriona Balfe gushed over her co-star, Sam Heughan's, acting in 'Outlander' Season 6 in a recent interview. Here, read her comments and get more details about the new season, coming out in early 2022.

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‘Outlander’: Caitriona Balfe Promises Short Season 6 Doesn’t Mean Less Action — ‘There’s a Lot Going On’

Who's ready for some new episodes of 'Outlander'? In a new interview, Caitriona Balfe assured 'Outlander' Season 6, while shortened to eight episodes, is filled with drama. Read her comments here.

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10 Times Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe Gave ‘Outlander’ Fans Serious Couple Vibes

Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe’s chemistry on ‘Outlander’ has had fans shipping them in real life since the show debuted back in 2014. Although the two have never really dated, they often flirt over social media and during interviews. Here are 10 ties Heughan and Balfe gave fans some serious couple vibes.

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‘Outlander’ Season 6: War Is Coming — Which Side of the American Revolution Are Jamie and Claire On?

‘Outlander’ recently dropped a new tailer for season 6, which fans have been waiting forever to get a glimpse of. The clip shows that the Revolutionary War will be front and center in season 6 – but which side with the Scottish born Jamie and the English born Claire be on?

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‘Outlander’: 7 Burning Questions Fans Need Answered in Season 6

‘Outlander’ season 6 won't premiere until early 2022. Which means the duration of the current Droughtlander will end up being nearly two years. That's a long wait between seasons, and fans are curious to know what happens next. Here are seven burning questions that 'Outlander' fans need answered when Droughtlander finally ends.

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‘Outlander’ Season 6 Is ‘the Beginning of the End of Fraser’s Ridge,’ Sam Heughan Says

'Outlander' Season 6 will bring major changes for Jamie and Claire's life on Fraser's Ridge. According to Sam Heughan, the new season will change how the couple feels about their life and community there forever.

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‘Outlander’: Caitriona Balfe Teases a ‘Twisted’ But ‘Heartbreaking’ Season 6

‘Outlander’ star and new mom Caitriona Balfe is opening up about the highly-anticipated season 6 — coming to Starz in early 2022. She has previously said that fans can expect ‘turmoil,’ now, she is saying that the new season is both ‘twisted’ and ‘heartbreaking.’ She even dropped a hint at when fans may see new episodes.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Outlander’: Sam Heughan and the Rest of the Cast’s Adorable Reactions to Caitriona Balfe’s Surprise Baby News

‘Outlander’ star Sam Heughan and his co-stars were keeping a big secret while filming season 6. They knew that Caitriona Balfe -- who plays Claire Fraser -- was expecting her first child. But fans didn't know until Balfe shared the news on Instagram. Now, Balfe's co-stars are sharing their reactions after her surprise baby news.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Outlander’: Caitriona Balfe’s 12 Most Heartbreaking Moments as Claire Fraser

‘Outlander's’ Caitriona Balfe’s Claire Fraser knows all about tragedy and heartbreak. Throughout the first five seasons, she has delivered some of the most gut-wrenching moments of the Starz time-traveling drama -- a series that does not lack in moments that may require a tissue. Here are our picks for the Balfe’s 12 most heartbreaking moments.

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‘Outlander’ Star Caitriona Balfe Announces Surprise Baby Boy — Did She Film Season 6 While Pregnant?

‘Outlander’ star Caitriona Balfe shocked fans on July 18, 2021, when she announced that she'd welcomed a baby boy. Balfe shared the news on Instagram with a lengthy statement, along with a black-and-white photo of her son's hand holding on to her finger. Does this mean that Balfe filmed season 6 of ‘Outlander’ while pregnant?

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‘Outlander’: The 12 Most Gut-Wrenching Moments in the First 5 Seasons

‘Outlander’ is an epic time-traveling drama known for some steamy love scenes, plus a little bit of ‘brutality, action, and politics,’ according to star Caitriona Balfe. But the show is also known for having a number of heartbreaking moments over the first five seasons that have made fans ugly cry.

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‘Outlander’: Caitriona Balfe’s 10 Sexiest Moments as Claire Fraser Ranked

‘Outlander’ is one of the sexiest shows on TV, and it has a female lead character who owns her sexuality. Caitriona Balfe plays Claire, who travels back in time and falls in love with Jamie Fraser, an 18th century Scottish Highlander (Sam Heughan). Here are Balfe's 10 sexiest moments as Claire Fraser, ranked.

by Perry Carpenter