Is Colin Farrell married? Breaking down all his high-profile romances
Colin Farrell is not married but has been linked to multiple high-profile relationships. His last public relationship was with Kelly McNamara, which ended around early 2023.
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Key takeaways
- Colin Farrell has never been legally married, and the closest he came to marriage was his non-binding relationship with Amelia Warner in 2001.
- He has dated multiple high-profile women, including Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Kim Bordenave, and Lake Bell.
- He has two sons from his past relationships.
- Farrell's last public romantic relationship was with Kelly McNamara.
Profile summary
Full name | Colin James Farrell |
Date of birth | May 31, 1976 |
Age | 49 years old (as of 2025) |
Place of birth | Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland |
Current residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Nationality | Irish |
Father | Eamon Farrell |
Mother | Rita Farrell |
Siblings | Claudine, Eamon, and Catherine |
Relationship status | Single |
Ex-girlfriend | Kelly McNamara |
Children | James Padraig Farrell and Henry Tadeusz Farrell |
Education | St Brigid's National School, Castleknock College, and Gormanston College |
Profession | Actor |
Net worth | $80 million |
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Is Colin Farrell married?
Colin Farrell is unmarried, and there are no public reports of his wife. He once had a non-binding ceremony with actress Amelia Warner in 2001 during a vacation in Tahiti, before splitting in 2001.
Exploring Colin Farrell's dating history
Colin Farrell has had a series of high-profile relationships. Here is a summary of the women he has been linked to.
1. Amelia Warner
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- Full name: Amelia Warner
- Date of birth: June 4, 1982
- Age: 43 years old (as of 2025)
- Career: Actress, composer, and musician
In 2001, during a vacation trip to Tahiti, Farrell married fellow actress Amelia Warner. However, their relationship was not legally binding.
The duo appeared at multiple red carpet events before splitting the following year. She has been married to Fifty Shades of Grey actor Jamie Dornan since 2013.
2. Michelle Rodriguez
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- Full name: Mayte Michelle Rodriguez
- Date of birth: July 12, 1978
- Age: 47 years old (as of 2025)
- Career: Actress
In the early 2000s, Colin was rumoured to be dating Michelle Rodriguez. The duo had crossed paths on the set of 2003's S.W.A.T. and were rumoured to have dated for a while.
3. Kim Bordenave
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- Full name: Kim Bordenave
- Date of birth: 1972
- Age: 53 years old (as of 2025)
- Career: Model
The Irish actor dated popular model Kim Bordenave for two years. During their time together, he took her as his date to the 75th Annual Academy Awards. They also welcomed a son, James Padraig, on September 12, 2003.
4. Nicole Narain
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- Full name: Nicole Narain
- Date of birth: July 28, 1974
- Age: 51 years old (as of 2025)
- Career: Model, actress, and Playboy Playmate
In the early 2000s, Farrell privately dated Playboy playmate Nicole Narain. However, two years after their break-up, Farrell went to court to block Nicole from selling a tape they had recorded during their time together. The tape, which he claimed that he had agreed to participate in with the understanding that it would never be made public.
According to Nicole's lawyer, Leodis Matthews, they eventually reached an amicable settlement. He revealed,
It's an amicable settlement. We were able to completely resolve it. The terms are confidential.
5. Britney Spears
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- Full name: Britney Jean Spears
- Date of birth: December 2, 1981
- Age: 44 years old (as of 2025)
- Career: Singer and songwriter
During the premiere of the Recruit, Farrell brought American pop star Britney Spears as his date, which sent fans into a frenzy. However, in her memo, Spears revealed that their relationship was a short-lived affair, as she was still recovering from her past relationship with Justin Timberlake. She claimed,
Brawl is the only word for it — we were all over each other, grappling so passionately it was like we were in a street fight.
As I had before when I’d felt too attached to a man, I tried to convince myself in every way that it was not a big deal, that we were just having fun, that in this case I was vulnerable because I wasn’t over Justin yet.
6. Lindsay Lohan
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- Full name: Lindsay Dee Lohan
- Date of birth: July 2, 1986
- Age: 39 years old (as of 2025)
- Career: Actress
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan and Colin Farrell were spotted partying together, which sparked rumours of a potential relationship. However, the duo went ahead to appear on Saturday Night Live, where they joked about their alleged relationship.
7. Carmen Electra
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- Full name: Carmen Electra
- Date of birth: April 20, 1972
- Age: 53 years old (as of 2025)
- Career: Actress, model, media personality, and singer
In 2006, Carmen and Farrell sparked dating rumours after they were spotted at multiple parties and red-carpet events together. Despite PDA during their outings, the duo never confirmed that they were in a relationship.
8. Lake Bell
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- Full name: Lake Siegel Bell
- Date of birth: March 24, 1979
- Age: 46 years old (as of 2025)
- Career: Actress, screenwriter, and director
Colin Farrell began dating a fellow Pride and Glory co-star after meeting her on the set of the film. The duo made their relationship public during a red-carpet event and attended multiple events, including the ASPCA in New York in 2007. However, they ended their relationship before the crime drama film was released.
During their time together, the ex-couple was rumoured to have married in a private wedding as he frequently wore a ring. However, when asked about the news, Colin's representative refused to elaborate. The representative said,
I don't know. This is a private matter.
9. Alicja Bachleda
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- Full name: Alicja Bachleda-Curuś
- Date of birth: May 12, 1983
- Age: 42 years old (as of 2025)
- Career: Actress and singer
While filming Ondine, Farrell met Polish actress Alicja Bachleda, and shortly, they began dating. During the film's premiere, Bachleda talked of their early relationship. She said,
We were very professional and focused on our part and our jobs. The story itself is so beautiful we really didn’t have time to get our true emotions [on screen].
During their time together, they welcomed a son, Henry Tadeusz Farrell, born in 2009. They dated for two years before quietly ending their relationship in 2010. Alicja said,
Colin and I have decided to part on friendly terms and we no longer live together. He isn't my boyfriend. But we still remain friends and are respectful towards each other and give each other mutual support. We will make sure our son Henry feels completely loved," she said without explaining the reason for the split.
10. Kelly McNamara
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- Full name: Kelly McNamara
- Career: Personal assistant
The Irish actor was linked to be dating a mystery lady since 2016, who was later revealed to be Kelly McNamara. She reportedly worked as a personal assistant to U2 guitarist, David Howell Evans, popularly known as The Edge.
In a November 14, 2017, interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Colin opened up about how they made their relationship work, despite their busy schedule. He said,
My girlfriend, she travels a lot as well with work so often times we’re two ships passing in the night. But we make sure to find a port that we can, you know, rendezvous at.
Colin Farrell and Kelly Macnamara called off their relationship in late 2022. It is alleged that their busy schedule prompted them to part ways.
About the mothers of Colin Farrell's children and custody
Colin Farrell welcomed his eldest son James with model Kim Bordenave, while his youngest son's mother is Polish actress Alicja Bachleda-Curuś.
Colin does not have sole custody of his son, James, who suffers from Angelman syndrome, as they decided to place him in a long-term care facility. During an interview with People magazine, he discussed the difficult decision, stating that all he wants is for the world to treat his son with respect. He said,
I want the world to be kind to James. I want the world to treat him with kindness and respect.
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Prior to James's birth, Kim published a blog post criticising Colin for not taking care of her during her pregnancy with their son. She wrote,
I never said he could have custody of our son. I plan on raising this child. I would also like to say that since you won't be present for our son's birth, I should name him whatever the hell I want.
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Final word
This article addresses the numerous queries about "Is Colin Farrell married?" The Irish actor is unmarried and publicly single. He previously dated multiple women in the entertainment industry, with his last public relationship being with Kelly McNamara. Farrell has two sons from his previous relationships.
READ MORE: Colin Farrell's son, James Padraig Farrell
Briefly.co.za shared an article about James Padraig Farrell, a celebrity kid best known as the son of popular Irish actor Colin Farrell and model Kim Bordenave.
Born in September 2003, James was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome. Colin has been vocal about his son's condition, including founding a foundation in his honour. His parents recently admitted him to a long-term care facility.
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