Does Sam Heughan Have a Daughter or a Son? He Faced Theories about Fathering Caitriona Balfe's Kids

Sam Heughan plays the dreamy Jamie Fraser in "Outlander" next to co-star Caitriona Balfe, and their chemistry is so explosive that fans think they're married and have kids in real life.

Caitriona Balfe, who plays Claire Fraser on the show, welcomed her first son with her husband, Anthony McGill, in 2022. Still, several conspiracy theories believe that she is Sam Heughan's wife instead, and he is the father of her child. Some fans also think they have more kids.

Fans of "Outlander" would love that because they do so well together on screen. But little is known about the actor's life. Another rumor states Sam Heughan has a daughter too.

Does Sam Heughan Have Kids with Catriona Balfe? Fans Think So!

Balfe was pregnant while filming the sixth season of "Outlander," and although she didn't show off her baby bump, the entire crew and staff of the show knew. But she stayed off social media, only posting a black-and-white picture when her son was born.

While the actress mentioned in an interview that she's a "very open person," she has to be protective, as fans of the show are obsessed with the idea of a real-life romance with her co-star.

The conspiracy theorists believe her son is Heughan's kid because she posted a photo of him on a bed that reportedly has similar sheets to the ones the actor showed in another image. The actress even discovered that an angry fan called the church where she married McGill to complain.

Balfe has also discovered that these conspiracy theorists have hired private investigators to uncover the truth about her relationship with Heughan. Therefore, she has decided to keep her child as away from the public as possible.

"I don't want those crazies—because that's what they are—I just don't want them talking about him," she added. The actress has yet to reveal her son's name. On the other hand, she knows that so many fans of "Outlander" are great people, but this situation mars that connection with avid viewers.

Balfe explained, "It's sad, because you meet the loveliest people who are fans of the show and they're super supportive, and they do the nicest things—and then you have that little thing, which just taints it."

The star might sound like she exaggerated, but the case is different on Reddit. One user commented about this situation, writing:

"Don't forget that he has a small hardcore fanbase producing « receipts » that he is actually married to his Outlander co-star Caitriona Balfe and have like 2 kids together (I lost count). I see posts on Tumblr all the time with blurry pictures and social media screenshots."

While some fans replied that they could not believe the extent people would go to prove what was nonexistent, another fan revealed they had read that the actors had four kids.

Does Sam Heughan Have a Wife?

Still, fans are hopeful that Heughan will become a parent soon, but first, he needs to find someone to love. On the show, Jamie Fraser is a fantastic father to Brianna, played by Sophie Skelton, although he couldn't raise her.

But the actor has no wife, and his personal life remains private. He dated actress Amy Shiels between 2018 and 2021. You may know her from "Twin Peaks."

Before her, he reportedly dated actress Mackenzie Mauzy from "NCIS: New Orleans." Most recently, the actor dated model Monika Clarke in 2022, but the actor said he was single this year.

The Rumors About Sam Heughan's Daughter

Aside from the conspiracy theory regarding his "Outlander" co-star, there's another rumor. Some people online believe the actor who lost his father and whose brother, Cirdan Heughan, is battling cancer, had a daughter with Mauzy, but the stories have no truth, just like his nonexistent kids with Balfe.

The actor has a new film, "Love Again," starring Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, and Celine Dion. His character strives to earn the love of a woman. Heughan once revealed he's a "romantic at heart" and said, "I've done all of the gift-giving and turning up when least expected, but so far, I'm still looking."