This site is all about what people think of Ewan McGregor. By clicking on the quotes link in the site map box to your right you can read quotes about the man from over 200 of his peers, co-workers, family-members and friends. The reviews link will allow you to read what the press think of him and awards will outline the accolades he's won. The spotlight link will bring you to a small sample of quotes and reviews on a particular theme. Finally, if you are only interested in the most recent additions to the site, you'll find those below.

Penny Mortimer (author John Mortimer's wife, actor Emily Mortimer's mother)
God, Ewan is so unbelievably adorable. Emily's in a new film with him and it's all about sex and I envy her. Evening Standard, June 30 2003

Danny Boyle (director Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, A Life Less Ordinary)
(about replacing Ewan with DiCaprio in The Beach)
We should have been up front with Ewan about that. It just goes to show you that when you're not absolutely honest with people that you pay a price for it. New York Times, June 29 2003 (thanks Ewan Rocks webmistress)

Jay Leno (talk show host, comedian)
In a phone survey by Jane magazine, Ewan McGregor was voted the man that most young women think about while masturbating. Who answers the phone while masturbating? The Tonight Show monologue, May 19, 2003 (thank you Becky)

Helen Boaden (controller Radio4)
(about Ewan's reading of 5 Chekov short stories on Radio4)
His agent said he really wanted to do it. I thought it was Dead Ringers (a radio show that impersonates famous people for comedic effect) and gave them the cold shoulder. Then it turned out to be the real thing. The Observer, June 29 2003

Jeremy Thomas (producer Young Adam)
He is perhaps the leading actor of his generation. Also, if you’re filming a book by a Scot in Scotland there is no one more suitable than Ewan. He is perfect as Joe. Young Adam Press Kit, 2003 (thank you Alyse)

Alexandra Stone (co-producer Young Adam)
Joe’s character is reminiscent of roles from films immortalised by Montgomery Clift, James Dean and the young Marlon Brando. Ewan is ideal for the part. He can do so much without talking - he emotes without words. He has pure screen presence. Young Adam Press Kit, 2003 (thank you Alyse)

Tilda Swinton (actor Young Adam - Ella)
Ewan is a good gazer, and Joe does a lot of gazing. He says so much with his eyes. And he gives off this aura of ease - which is absolutely right for his character. Young Adam Press Kit, 2003 (thank you Alyse)

Peter Mullan (actor Young Adam - Les)
Ewan phoned me and asked me to do this job and I’ve loved it. In the past, I’ve had to smash his kneecaps - in Shallow Grave - and drag him downstairs and inject him with heroin - in Trainspotting. So this was a nice opportunity to do scenes together where I don’t have to inflict violence on him! Ewan’s playing against type - and he pulls it off stunningly. He’s enjoying examining the sinister side of Joe. All great actors should explore non-romantic roles. Look at Paul Newman or Montgomery Clift or Albert Finney - they were able to show their mettle when they went into dark regions. When you’re blessed with Ewan’s looks and voice, you have to go into the depths to test yourself - otherwise you’re condemned to playing romantic leads forever. Young Adam Press Kit, 2003 (thank you Alyse)

Emily Mortimer (actor Young Adam - Cathie)
He’s such a lovely man. He’s completely unpretentious, straightforward and totally committed. He’s really easy to be around and work with. From the moment we started rehearsing, I was being thrown around the room and spanked and it just seemed funny. It wasn’t at all mortifying - which it could easily have been. Ewan is the perfect choice for the part of Joe because if anyone can bring out the angst and charm and depth of the guy, it’s him. The film totally relies on Ewan being able to draw the audience in. By rights, they shouldn’t like Joe, but as Ewan plays him they will find him fascinating and will be unable to resist him. Young Adam Press Kit, 2003 (thank you Alyse)

Caroline O'Connor (actor Moulin Rouge - Nini)
(Nicole Kidman) and Ewan came to see me when I was playing Velma Kelly in the stage musical Chicago. After the show we went to a local pub together- you should have seen the expressions on the other punters faces! Nicole and Ewan just sat there drinking and chatting on bar stools like everyday people, and all thse onlookers kept coming over with beer mats for them to sign! New Idea Magazine, May 2001 (thank you Lisa)

Craig Ferguson (actor, writer, director)
I was shooting I'll Be There at the same time as Ewan was making Young Adam and we decided over lunch that we were going to do this scene with Ewan in casualty with a Hoover stuck to his nether regions. Ewan was more than game, but in the end we couldn't get the schedules to square up. But he has made me promise to put the scene in another film. Daily Mail, June 19 2003

Hayden Christensen (actor Star Wars - Anakin Skywalker)
(about his relationship with Ewan)
It was sort of an apprentice/master relationship, just not to the degree it was played on film. I have an enormous amount of respect for what he does, so when I first met him I put him on a bit of pedestal. I never really wanted to emulate what he was doing, but I had a respect for him because of it. When I was still trying to find my bearings and get situated in the Star Wars family I would often go to him for advice. He made sure that the lines of communication were very open and that we were comfortable with each other right from the beginning. The first time I met him he came over and gave me a huge hug and a big kiss and was like, "This is going to be great. I can't wait to be doing this with you for the next four months.' Just very, very welcoming. I'm very envious of him. He is an amazing actor, has a wonderful family and is just in a very nice place in his life. Arena, June 2002 (thank you Karen)

Kelly Clarkson (singer, American Idol winner)
Frankly, I don't have time for love. The weird thing is now anyone I stand next to--presto--the press has me instantly dating him. Anyone I talk to is my boyfriend. Now, Ewan McGregor and Hugh Jackman are both my type, but they're both married and I don't want to go down that road. Chicago Sun-Times, June 18 2003 (thank you Mary)

Renee Zellweger (actor Down With Love - Barbara)
I hand pick him for everything - for the past seven years! I've got a big crush on him. Every day working with him was like being kids in a playground. We'd laugh the whole time. Ananova, June 15 2003 (thank you Gail)

(when asked who among her co-stars was the best kisser)
I have to say Ewan because he's in this new film and I remember him best. But they're all good kissers. You can't compare. Ananova, June 15 2003 (thank you Gail)

Carrie Fisher (actor, author)
I love Ewan McGregor. I could eat his head. Star Wars Insider #68, 2003 (thank you Emilie Rose)

Michelle Branch (singer, musician)
(on meeting and developing a crush on Ewan)
He had no idea who I was. He was like, 'OK, freaky girl,' and posed for a photo with me. It's on my fridge, and I tell people that he's my boyfriend. I'm single and there's a part of me that wants to go out and have a boyfriend, but it's easier just to obsess about Ewan McGregor. www.teenmusic.com, June 1 2003 (thank you Candlefairy)