We got down to the task of collecting some fun facts that you most likely don’t know about the life and career of birthday boy James McAvoy. (Photo: WENN)
After his parents divorced when he was 7, James moved with his maternal grandparents, who raised them. (Photo: WENN)
James hasn’t spoken to his father since he was a little boy. His strange dad told the Sunday Mirror that he would love to get in touch with his son, but when James heard about it, he was “unmoved.” (Photo: WENN)
As a teenager, James considered becoming a priest—but nor for the right reasons. “I wanted to be a missionary, but it was only because I wanted a free ticket to go and explore the world.” (Photo: WENN)
And though he’s not religious, he does consider himself a spiritual person. “I suppose I’m still spiritual but not in a Catholic way anymore.” (Photo: WENN)
Sorry, ladies! James is taken. He’s been dating Lisa Liberati since 2006. (Photo: WEN)
From 2006 to 2016, James was married to his “Shameless” girlfriend, Anne-Marie Duff. They have a six-year-old son together. (Photo: WENN)
He has a bromance with Michael Fassbender. “Before Michael and I even met, I was already willing to go with him and be open to him, because I was like, ‘This guy’s f**** brilliant. (Photo: WENN)
He plays Professor X, but he’d rather be Cupid! When asked by Buzzfeed what superhero he’d like to be, James answered: “I’d be a superhero called Cupid who could spread love and friendliness wherever he shot his arrow.” CUTE! (Photo: WENN)
His big interest outside acting is soccer! McAvoy is a huge fan of Celtic Football Club, and he’s even stated that his dream role would be to play Celtic legend Jimmy Johnstone. (Photo: WENN)
James’ fans are called McAvoyeurs, and he is content with his fan base, even though their name can be off-putting. “The voyeuristic element of the title inspires a certain amount of paranoia, but they have proved to be the nicest, the most respectful, and kind, supportive fans over the last few years.” (Photo: WENN)
James McAvoy (a.k.a. faun Tumnus, a.k.a. Professor Xavier, a.k.a. Mr. 23 personalities) has been in showbusiness for over two decades, building up a huge following in Hollywood and all around the world. But somehow, the Scottish actor still manages to keep his private life, well, private.
But today, celebrating his 39th birthday, we got down to the task of collecting some fun facts that you most likely don’t know about the life and career of our personal favorite James in Hollywood (#sorrynotsorry Franco!).
So get ready to impress your friends with your James McAvoy trivia knowledge and click through our photo gallery above to learn 10 little known facts about the charismatic actor who not even heartthrob Michael Fassbender can resist!
