Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe lifts lid on Sam Heughan’s support during ‘tough scene’

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Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe lifts lid on Sam Heughan’s support during ‘tough scene’

2026/06/23 Report

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Caitriona Balfe, the star of Outlander, has expressed her “deep love” for co-star Sam Heughan, who portrays her on-screen husband Jamie Fraser in the hit Starz series, a partnership that has spanned 11 years.

Balfe revealed how she supported Heughan during a particularly “very difficult” period in his life, recalling an instance where she had to cover for him when he was “very upset” during filming.

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In a heartfelt discussion with She Knows, the Outlander lead shared numerous anecdotes demonstrating the duo’s unwavering support for one another throughout their time together.

Caitriona remarked: “Sam and I, I feel like we are truly family.

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