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From Foes to Friends: McKellen Officiated Stewart's Wedding
30 Oct
Summary
- Their friendship spanned nearly five decades.
- They met in 1977, but friendship bloomed during X-Men filming.
- McKellen proudly officiated Stewart's 2013 wedding.
The profound friendship between British actors Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, which lasted for nearly 50 years, is being celebrated following Stewart's passing in October 2026 at the age of 86. The acclaimed actors first met in 1977 while collaborating on a play at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Their paths crossed again decades later when they were cast as adversaries Professor X and Magneto in the 2000 film X-Men. It was during the filming of this and subsequent X-Men movies that their legendary friendship truly blossomed. They often spent downtime in their trailers, bonding over tea and conversation.
Beyond their iconic on-screen rivalry, McKellen and Stewart also shared the stage in a theatrical production and their bond was further cemented when McKellen served as the officiant at Stewart's wedding to Sunny Ozell in 2013. Their enduring connection highlights a remarkable friendship that enriched both their lives and the world of entertainment.
