A heartthrob from England and a stunning jewelry artist make up a celebrity couple that is anything but your typical Hollywood duo. Actor Charlie Hunnam and jewelry business owner Morgana McNelis have a long-lasting relationship that is going the distance. They met and started seeing each other around 2005, and have been going strong since. Together, they've navigated Charlie's rise in popularity after Sons of Anarchy and continue to meet the challenges that fame brings to a relationship.
They are a very private couple who don't really brag or post about their love on social media, but sometimes we get little peaks into their serene coupledom. Though we seldom hear about the couple on a daily basis, we can see through the small tidbits we manage to uncover that these two continue to show each other they care in some of the cutest ways.
15 They've Been Together Over 13 years
Longevity is not a given in Hollywood, but this pair has defied the odds and managed to stay together for over a decade. But it isn't all sunshine and roses (although Charlie has admitted to buying Morgana flowers for the heck of it on many occasions). In an interview with People back in 2017 Charlie shared, "I've been with my girlfriend 11 years and as anyone knows who's been in a long term, fully monogamous relationship, it requires work, a lot of work...."
14 Despite His Views On Marriage, He's Willing To Marry
Charlie got a lot of flack for comments he made about marriage while on a press tour for his movie The Gentlemen, especially from his own girlfriend. Apparently, the star is "indifferent" to marriage while Morgana is very "eager" to tie the knot.
According to a story by People, what Charlie was trying to say is that he doesn't need the whole hoopla that goes along with weddings. "I sort of consider myself married. I suppose what I was trying to articulate, the official government sanction of it, doesn't mean anything to me, but the romance of it means an enormous amount."
13 They Bought A Ranch Together
The couple that farms together, stays together, or at least that's the hope since the low-key couple have traded in a Hollywood lifestyle for that of a more domestic one. Back in 2013, Charlie remarked on his newly acquired ranch in an interview covered by People magazine. "It's in California. We've got 30 chickens, and a couple of donkeys, a couple of ducks and we've got a big organic garden. We are going to try to live a bit more sustainably."
12 He Loves Doing Little Gestures To Show He Cares
The busy actor always finds time to make sure that Morgana knows he cares about her. They've been in a relationship long enough to know that grand gestures probably aren't on the menu, but the little, everyday things can mean so much. In an interview, Charlie stated, that he once he cleaned their entire house and did all of the chores, like the shopping and laundry before leaving for a festival just because. "...I thought it would be nice for her to come home with everything immaculate and done. At the time it was seven hours of intention to make her happy, put flowers in the bedroom and in the kitchen."
11 They Wrote Each Other Letters
While away shooting The Lost City of Z, the actor was gone for about 5 months. During that time, communication was hard since the shoot was in a pretty desolate area of Columbia. Before leaving, the couple promised to write each other letters everyday. Isn't that romantic? Except, it didn't turn out that way. In an interview with EW, the actor said, "We went to Columbia, and the mail system doesn't really work very well." Oh well, it's the thought that counts!
10 He Doesn't Relish Love Scenes
Many actors have issues with filming love scenes. Even though they usually look good on-screen, they can get awkward really quickly. Charlie is no exception since he is a self-professed "germaphobe," but he also admits to Elle that Morgana isn't the biggest fan of watching him get it on. "Because I'm in a very committed relationship, and I'm also cognizant that it's not my girlfriend's favorite part of my job."
9 He Enjoys Sundays At Home
Everyone loves being lazy, but for Charlie, being a homebody is definitely his "happy place." In an interview with Us Magazine, Hunnam revealed 25 things you may not know about him. One of the answers highlighted his more relaxed side. "Sundays at home with my girlfriend, Morgana McNelis, are when I am most happy."
8 She Gives Him Space
Dating someone as handsome as Charlie Hunnam would probably make most girls feel the need to constantly check up on their partner, but Morgana isn't like that, at all. Apparently, she's pretty ok with playing second to Charlie's acting career. He famously goes method for most of his roles, and that usually doesn't lend time or energy for daily chats with her, but she is still committed to him and their relationship.
7 He Stands Up To Internet Trolls
After his stint on Sons Of Anarchy, Charlie had amassed a huge fanbase, which included a large female demographic. Unfortunately, that made Charlie's longtime girlfriend, Morgana, a prime target. Entertainment Weekly covered the online exchange which saw Charlie post in defense of his girlfriend. "This is a girl I love very much and have spent the last 11 years of my life with and hope to spend the next 60 years," he posted. "Why would you attack her out of admiration for me? It makes no sense."
6 They Support Each Other's Careers
Of course in most relationships you would want your significant other to be rooting for you to succeed in your chosen field, and it looks like these two have the notion of cheering from the sidelines down to a science. In interviews, Charlie has promoted Morgana's jewelry exploits by mentioning her products. Vice-versa, Morgana has a say in and supports the roles Charlie chooses.
For example, in an interview with Hollywoodlife.com, Charlie stated that while deciding on whether to accept a role in Fifty Shades of Grey, "She was part of the decision-making process...she loved the books, she read them and loved them and was really excited at the potential of this opportunity for me."
5 They Travel Together
Whether it's Mexico, Hawaii or most recently, India, the pair seem to share a passion for globetrotting. Paparazzi are constantly catching the couple as they make their way around the world. Apparently, Morgana had wanted to visit India forever, so she and Charlie went for a mini-vacay before he began filming for his Apple+ series, Shantaram there.
4 She Makes Jewelry For Him
In case you didn't know, Morgana is a jeweler. She has her own business and outfits jewelry for some of Hollywood's most fashionable people. Hunnam admits that he's not the biggest fan of jewelry for himself, but when Morgana fashioned a ring for him, he changed his mind. In a 2012 interview with Elle he stated, "She told me she was making me a diamond encrusted ring...and I was like 'Uh-oh'... But I love it."
3 They Support Each Other's Hobbies
This couple sure knows how to compromise! It's nice to see that they take an interest in each other's hobbies. Morgana is an avid fan of travel, and together they have been around the world. Charlie is an avid fan of the UFC and even says in an interview with The Irish Sun, that his portrayal of the character of King Arthur was inspired by UFC fighter Conor McGregor. Sometimes you can catch the couple ringside at UFC fights.
2 He's All About The Love
While opening up to Men's Health magazine back in 2017, Charlie talked about his rigorous fitness routine. "I'm interested in having a high fitness level across the board. Running, swimming, jumping rope, hiking, jiu-jitsu - I try to do it all. I also try to make love as often as I can." That's right, he considers making love part of his fitness routine! We hope Morgana is enjoying the benefits of his vigorous regimen.
1 He's Thinking About Their Future
Hannah's recent comments about his views on marriage were less than positive, but it is true that he cares deeply for his girlfriend and it seems that he is already making plans for their future. In a Popsugar article, Charlie discusses how his relationship is evolving over time. "I've gotten off pretty easily so far...but if we're going to start talking about having children and getting married then I'm going to have to figure out a way to balance that a little more effectively."