Charlie Hunnam may be known for his bold performances and striking characters, but away from the cameras, he leads a life that is surprisingly private. With his career soaring again, however, thanks to his chilling role in Monster: The Ed Gein Story, conversation is once again abundant concerning him. And while Hunnam rarely lets his personal life overshadow his work, there is one constant figure who has stood beside him through the highs and lows of his time as a showbiz star, making people just as curious about them as the actor himself.

For the past 20 years, that role has belonged to his devoted girlfriend, who recently made an appearance alongside him at an acclaimed award event.

Charlie Hunnam has been dating jewelry designer Morgana McNeils since 2005. Unlike many Tinseltown romances, their relationship has unfolded quietly behind the scenes. While Hunnam is known not only for his upcoming Monster offering but also for his roles in Sons of Anarchy and King Arthur, McNeils is the co-founder of Maison de Morgana. The couple recently shared the spotlight at the 2025 Emmy Awards.

Charlie Hunnam and Morgana McNeils made a rare red carpet appearance at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, and they looked more in love than ever. While Hunnam, 45, looked dapper in a double-breasted Saint Laurent suit, his partner radiated elegance in a golden satin gown. Their latest public outing, meanwhile, made many wonder why the couple has not tied the knot in the two decades they have been together. It turns out, Hunnam was married before, and he now feels indifferent towards the institution, as he once said on Sirius XM.

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The account of Charlie Hunnam's only marriage is also as enchanting as his present-day love story.

Charlie Hunnam was previously married to actress Katharine Towne. The two met in 1999 while auditioning for Dawson’s Creek and quickly fell for each other. Just three weeks after meeting, they tied the knot in Las Vegas, marking the start of a whirlwind romance. At the time, Hunnam was only 18 and Towne was 20. Their marriage proved to be short-lived and lasted only until 2002, with Hunnam calling those three years terrible, painful, and expensive in an AP interview.

As it looks, Charlie Hunnam’s journey through love, loss, and lasting commitment reflects a man who has grown far beyond the impulsive choices of his youth. Today, he remains grounded in a relationship that has endured for more than two decades, even as his career takes him into darker realms on screen. With Monster: The Ed Gein Story bringing chilling real-life events to audiences, Hunnam appears to be expertly balancing haunting performances with the quiet strength of a personal life rooted in loyalty, privacy, and stability.

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