Among the most recognized female personalities of Ireland, Ali Hewson is one. She is a businesswoman as well as an activist married to renowned Irish musician Bono. Cited as one of the probable candidates for various political offices of Ireland, Ali is the co-founder of a couple of decent businesses – the EDUN fashion line and the Nude Skincare products. She is one of the most inspiring ladies of Ireland.
Acknowledged as Ali Hewson at present, she was known by birth name Alison “Ali” Stewart until she wedded Bono. She was born on 23rd March, 1961 in Dublin, Ireland as the younger of two children born to her parents – Joy Stewart and Terry Stewart. Her father was an electrician educated through his own efforts while her mother was a housewife. Her mother always wanted her to become a secretary. She has a brother named Ian who is currently residing in Australia.
Ali is a 54 years old married lady with four children. She is married to popular Irish musician Paul David Hewson, best recognized by his stage name Bono, since 1982. The couple came across each other at a young age while studying at the Mount Temple Comprehensive School. Ali was 12 and Bono was 13 when Ali was pursued by Bono for the first time. Initially, Ali stayed away from Bono, calling him an idiot but she eventually started admiring him. In September 1974, Bono went through an emotional trauma after the sudden death of his mother that left him devastated and in issues with his brother and father. During this time, Ali took good care of Bono. She used to cook and clean clothes for Bono and also walked with him to the school. The couple at a point separated but reunited. Their bond became even stronger when Ali helped Bono take his career to new heights. After knowing each other for almost a decade, the couple got married on 21st August, 1982. Ali and Bono became parents for the first time in 1989 when their daughter Jordan was born. In 1991, the couple welcomed their second daughter, actress Memphis Eve Sunny Day. The couple shares two sons too. Elijah Bob Patricus Guggi Q and John Abraham are their sons.
Prior to getting involved with Bono in making his career, Ali wanted to become a nurse but changed her mind as she realized that the notion with intense schooling required would be incompatible with the life that her husband’s career had given. Never mind, she majored in Social Sciences, Politics and Sociology at the University College Dublin. Her plans to finish her master’s education in Moral and Political Ethics were later disrupted by the birth of her second daughter. Ali eventually started her activist career in 1985. She has made praiseworthy contribution as a volunteer in several campaigns like Live Aid, Greenpeace protests, and so on. She is also a patron of Chernobyl Children’s Project International. As one of the members of Board of Directors of CCPI, she brought model Helena Christensen as the ambassador of the organization. She is also a board member of Christensen’s SEIMEI Fund. For the incomparable efforts that she has made in her works regarding children’s and environmental issues, she was merited with an honorary doctorate in Law by the National University of Ireland. Similarly, the humanitarian works that she and her husband been doing through their business ventures EDUN fashion line earned them a Special Tribute Award by the board of directors of Council of Fashion Designers of America. The net worth of this eminent lady is not mentioned but her husband is reported to have net worth of $600 million.
Ali is really a wise woman who has dedicated herself to improve concerns about environment and children. Her acts have made her one of the most inspirational and influential women of Ireland.