Caitriona Balfe

A Starstruck Weekend in Blackpool—My Time at The Highlanders 2 Outlander Fan Event

When I told my workmates that I was going to Blackpool, England, for the weekend, I got a couple of quizzical looks and firmly raised eyebrows, to which I replied, “Yes, I’ve heard it’s a tired seaside town.” To which the response was, “let’s say . . .exhausted.” I told them I was undaunted as…

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Crushing on Cait: 5 Reasons I/We Love Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe

Yes, Caitriona Balfe is one amazing actress. But she is so much more than that. Here’s a look at the impact she is having beyond the screen.

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What the Outlander Season 3 Trailer Means

If you’re even a nominal Outlander  fan, you’ve probably watched the Outlander Season 3 trailer released today by STARZ at least a dozen times. And you’ve maybe  even hit pause a couple of times to savor a particular image or two. That just might  have happened. But now that the thrill is slightly abated, it’s…

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Tragic Non-EMMY Alert for Outlander: Prepare Yourself Now

  The Emmy Award nominations are coming July 13th and Outlander fans everywhere are hoping this will be the year our beloved Sam Heughan and/or Caitriona Balfe (and of course others in the show) get the recognition we feel they so justly deserve. Well, it’s time to rip the Emmy band-aid off my friends about the likelihood…

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Faith, Hope, and Loss: Reflections on Miscarriage through Outlander’sFaith

Editor’s Note: When Outlander Cast Blog blogger Denise Stewart wrote her moving response as a NICU nurse to Outlander’s “Faith” episode, the public response was—and continues to be—overwhelming. This post, from blogger Nikki Gastineau, shares a reaction to “Faith” from the side of the grieving mother. We are grateful both these women were so brave in…

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Outlander’s Makeup Magic: How Do They Make it Look so Natural?

This 2017 Droughtlander has us all hanging by a teeny, tiny thread. Obsessenachs around the globe are trying to pass the time to the September premiere by: • re-watching, • re-reading, • looking for other time-worthy books, • hanging with the cast, • celebrating World Outlander Day, and • swigging every last dram on social media, desperate for any Season 3 tidbits…

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Walking the Way of Outlander: The Great Glencoe Challenge

People have many ways of dealing with Droughtlander. Some obsessively rewatch episodes, others re-read the books for the nth time, others have tiny forays into the world outside Outlander. Some decide to walk. Walk, trudge, march (caper about?) and just generally get moving in a forward direction. It gets the endorphins flowing and relieves some of…

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Outlander Cast Blog Exclusive: An Interview with Diana Gabaldon in South Africa

When I made plans to visit Cape Town for my vacation, I was so hopeful I’d be able to meet some of the Outlander  cast or crew, as well as area Outlander fans for a South African Outlander Cast Blog meet-up. Sure, Cape Town is a large city, but I was going to go to the…

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An Outlander Wrap-up: Sun, Sweat & Scots Weather in Cape Town

The Outlander  cast and crew have had a busy start to their South African stay. After the Scottish cold, wet and grey days, they’ve had to adjust to bright, sunny and very hot days. Gin and tonics have helped keep them cool, along with sunglasses and SPF factor 50 sunscreen protection. So what exactly have…

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Outlander, Catriona Balfe & Emerald City Comicon — A Fan’s Revealing Journey

Written by: Erika Schmale, Guest Contributor Attending a Comic Con is not something I thought I would EVER do. For one, I’m borderline claustrophobic and panic at the mere thought of crowds and lines. When “forced” to be part of either, I tend to get anxious and dizzy, my hands get sweaty and I feel…

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