Outlander star Caitríona Balfe wrote a heartfelt letter to her co-star Sam Heughan to celebrate the 10th anniversary of him playing Jamie Fraser in the hit historical drama.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Sam revealed that it’s been a decade since he took on the lead role in the fantasy series.
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The actor celebrated the news by sharing a photo from the movie that shows Sam dressed up as Jamie. He wrote in the caption: “Congratulations thief JAMMF! 10 years ago, he was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to be the guardian of a ginger wig…@outlander_starz.”
Fans flooded the comments section to celebrate the 43-year-old’s 43rd anniversary, with one person writing: “Thank you Sam for taking Jamie Fraser from the pages of books and giving him a life that all we can all enjoy. 10th Happiness Castaversari!!” while another added: “The best casting decision ever made. Thank you for bringing this beloved character to life in such a special way. Congratulations for everything. your hard efforts over the years.”
© StarzSam Heughan celebrates ten years since taking on the role of Jamie
Among the fans congratulating the star after 10 years in the role was his real-life co-star, Caitríona Balfe.
In the comments section, the Irish actress wrote a sweet tribute to her on-screen husband: “Man, legend, legend…!!!! Congratulations dear Castaversary !!! (Maybe I was a few days ago a bit early!!) I’m so excited to be on this crazy amazing journey with you. Lots of love, old balls and x necklaces.”
© GettySam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe enjoy close friendship off screen
Fans were quick to express their delight at Caitríon’s message, with one person writing: “I’ve never seen a friendship like this before. It’s a wonderful thing,” while another commented. Comment: “@caitrionabalfe so beautiful. The best TV couple, we are so happy with both of you.”
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While Sam and Caitríona are certainly an on-screen duo, they also have a close friendship off-screen and often talk about it in interviews.
In a previous interview with Ellathe Belfast actress said: “Sam is so kind. He’s a really good friend. He’s always kept in touch. I don’t know, he has one of the biggest hearts and smallest egos I have. know.”
Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe star in Outlander as Jamie and Claire Fraser
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“I feel very lucky. Sam and I have a great relationship, we are really great friends.”
Meanwhile, before that Sam opened PopSugarpraised his colleague as “an extremely talented and extremely kind person”.
© StarzSam and Caitriona have been in the series since 2014
“Caitríona and I get along really well and I’m so lucky,” he said, later adding: “We’re having a lot of fun.”
Caitríona recently admitted that colleagues don’t see each other as often outside of work as they used to because of their “much more complicated and hectic” lives.
Speaking at the 2023 Austin Television Festival, the 43-year-old explained that when the actors first started working together, she and Sam were “very similar in character”.
© Getty Images Sam and Caitriona often talk about their real-life friendship
“We want to be well prepared and focused, but then we want to have a good time. We don’t want to take ourselves too seriously even though we take our job seriously. “, she said.
“But as our lives get more complicated and busier, we may not see each other as much as before, but that core, friendship, and foundation that we have never changed.”
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