- Xavier Swinton Byrne is a celebrity kid born to British actress Tilda Swinton and Scottish Playwright, John Patrick Byrne
- He is also in the entertainment industry but prefers to remain behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.
- He has a twin sister named Honor who is also in the entertainment industry as an actress.
Xavier Swinton Byrne is the son of famous British actress, Byrne Tilda Swinton, and playwright John Patrick Byrne. The 27 -year-old excels behind the entertainment scene as a prop specialist with the art department. Though he hasn’t gained much recognition, his net worth is estimated at $200 thousand.
While you would soon learn more about Xavier, his mother Byrne Tilda Swinton doesn’t need much of an introduction. She has been active in the entertainment industry since the 80s and is known for her roles in independent movies which have earned her several awards including Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Xavier Swinton is of Scottish and British Descent; How old is He?
Xavier Swinton was born to his parents; Tilda Swinton and John Patrick Byrne on October 6, 1997, which means he’s currently 27 years old. Reports confirm that he was born in the Royal Borough of Kensington, Chelsea alongside his twin sister, Honor Swinton Byrne.
Xavier’s father, John is a Scottish playwright who has written plays such as The Slab Boys, Pray for Today, and Scotch and Wry while his mother Tilda is of British origin. She was born to former British Army officer, Sir John Swinton, and Australian mother, Judith Balfour.
From all indications, Xavier is of Scottish and British descent. Following his mother’s career, he grew up in the Scottish Highlands and was enrolled in Drumduan School located in Forres. The school was co-founded by his mother in 2013 and operates as an alternative education.
Byrne Tilda Swinton’s son is Estimated at $200 Thousand
Even though Xavier Swinton doesn’t make screen appearances like his mother and sister. He excels behind the stage with the art department as a dressing props member and standby props crew member. As such, he has been given credits for his work in movies like; Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), F9: The Fast Saga (2021), Silent Night(2021), The 355 (2022), and What’s Love Got to Do with It? (2022).
Given this, one can say that Xavier has accumulated at least $200, 000 which would run into millions in the coming years.
On the other hand, his mother Brrne Tilda blossoms with an estimated net worth of $14 million which can be linked to her career as an actress, film producer, model, voice actor, and screenwriter. She got her start in the 80s and has remained relevant since then. She has been featured in films like; Orlando (1992), The Deep End (1999), Michael Clayton (2007), We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011), and Memoria (2021). Tilda also has earned several awards to show for her performances.
Here are Other Facts About Xavier Swinton Byrne
1. His Parents Parted Ways after 15 Years
As stated, Xavier is the son of Tilda Swinton and John Patrick Byrne. Though his parents were not married, they maintained a relationship that lasted for 15 years and produced Xavier and his twin sister Honor.
Details about how the pair met and what led to their separation are not known to the media. What is known is that the former lovers separated when their children were still young but continued co-parenting.
Xavier’s parents still share a great friendship and seize opportunities to celebrate and appreciate each other. Xavier’s mother stated that her ex-partner John Byrne was an extraordinary part of her life and nothing has changed since then.
2. Xavier Swinton Got Enrolled in School Very Late
Following the break up of Xavier’s parents, he and his twin sister, Honor were often in the care of their mother. They reportedly followed her everywhere including movie sites, events, and shows. Consequently, they started schooling late around the age of 7 or 8.
Though their mother settled for conventional education, Xavier’s sister Honor revealed that she loved it. According to her, they were privileged to learn a number of skills including whittling stuff out of wood.
3. He Maintains a Very Private Life
As hinted earlier, Xavier maintains a very private life from the media. As such, he is the least famous in his family.
His penchant for privacy has even spread to his social media platforms. He has not been linked to any of his social media accounts.
However, as of 2019, he reportedly made an appearance in Brigitte Lacombe’s book. He was part of a dozen celebrities who were featured in the book albeit being a very private celebrity kid.
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4. Xavier Swinton’s Twin Sister is an Actress
Honor Swinton Byrne towed in her mother’s footsteps in the entertainment world. She is a British actress who made her movie debut in 2009 in the movie I Am Love. She has also featured in a good number of movies like The Souvenir I & II alongside her mother, Tilda.
From her over a decade-long career in the movie industry, Honor has gotten about 6 award nominations. From all 6 of them, she won the London Critics Circle Film Award for Young British/Irish Performer of the Year in 2020. Additionally, Xavier’s sister won the Newport Beach Film Festival for ‘Brit to Watch’ in 2020.
5. Xavier’s Mother, Tilda Swinton Identifies as Queer
Sometime in 2021, the award-winning actress Tilda Swinton identified as Queer in an interview conducted by gay playwright Jeremy O. Harris. According to her, being queer has been a part of her reality for a very long time.
Tilda stated that she was on the lookout for a queer family and Hollywood gave her the privilege to find them. The mother of two mentioned that celebrities like Wes Anderson, Bong Joon-ho, Jim Jarmush, Luca Guadagnino, Lynne Ramsy, and Joanna Hogg are also part of this family.
While her statement doesn’t identify her as cisgender or not straight, there are claims that Tilda is neither bothered with gender nor sexuality. Needless to say, she has been portrayed in a number of queer roles and has also been featured in queer-themed projects.
She is currently in a relationship with painter Sandro Kopp. He has been her partner since 2004.
Though Xavier Swinton is mostly behind the screen, his mother’s fame as an actress continues to place him in the spotlight. In the coming years, fans expect to see more of his works. While he may not make screen appearances like his twin sister Honor, Xavier may presumably take up directing or even become a producer like his mother.
