Eddie and Saoirse - for Saoirse Ronan's Birthday

Happy Birthday to Saoirse Ronan, who turns 24 today, and already has 3 Oscar Noms.
She's an exceptional talent and a very nice person. I wish her all the best for the future.

Eddie Redmayne & Saoirse Ronan at the Golden Globe Awards in 2016

HFPA Red Carpet Interview video - my screenshots here

According to Wrap she was one of the four shortlisted actresses for the role of
Queenie Goldstein in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Possibly she
had screentest with Eddie in 2015, but I have no official information about this.

Video: Saoirse Ronan plays Would you rather at the Oscars 2016 red carpet
"Eddie Redmayne is really really nice. And he's in Fantastic Beasts"

In 2016 Eddie presented the leading actress award at the Golden Globes, SAG,
Oscars, so we could hear him saying Saoirse's name among the nominees.
She was nominated for her leading role in Brooklyn.

Eddie presenting awards in 2016 Golden Globe - SAG - Oscars
Related tumblr posts - Videos from Oscars 2016

And lastly here's a convincing manip by herlxstarrow.tumblr.com 

from a photo of Saoirse at the World Premiere of The Host on March 19, 2013
and Eddie at the Burberry Cocktail Party on June 17, 2012 (photo on hope72)