Outlander’s Catriona Balfe discusses parenting during filming Outlander star Caitriona Balfe ’s mum and dad admitted that she was a “scamp” in her teenage years. Claire Fraser (played by Caitriona Balfe) is known to be elegant, caring and unafraid to stand up for what she believes in, making her the perfect match for Highlander Jamie Fraser ( Sam Heughan ). Their relationship has blossomed over the past 10 years with the Starz and MGM+ via Prime Video Channel series awaiting the release of season seven, part two.
Long before Balfe took on the role of the Second World War nurse, she had a normal life with her mum Anne and dad Jim, growing up in Tydavnet in Ireland in County Monaghan. It was just after the show’s launch that her parents actually gave some insight into what the Irish beauty was like as a youngster. Read more: Outlander's Richard Rankin moves away from Roger role to star in BBC drama Rebus Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe was a ‘scamp’ growing up, according to her mum and dad.
(Image: STARZ) During a segment on RTE News, a voiceover states: “It’s been some journey for Caitriona Balfe. “Growing up, her parents say she kept them on their toes.” The show then cuts to Anne and Jim who are looking through old pictures of their now 44-year-old daughter.
Her mum Anne commented that she was “lively” before dad Jim interrupted: “She was a scamp at the same time." The camera crew could be heard laughing as Anne told her husband off: “Don’t say .