Ali Hewson Ali Hewson Alison Hewson (née Stewart; born 23 March 1961) is an Irish activist and businesswoman. She is the wife of singer and musician Paul Hewson, known as Bono, from the rock group U2. Raised in Raheny, she met her future husband at age 12 at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, and married him in 1982. She was awarded a degree in politics and sociology from University College, Dublin (UCD) in 1989. The couple have four children together and live at residences in Ireland, France, and the United States. She has inspired several U2 songs, most famously "Sweetest Thing." Hewson became
Sherrie Hewson daytime programme. On 3 August 2016, Hewson announced her departure from the show, with her last episode being 5 September 2016. In 2004, Hewson appeared in a celebrity edition of makeover show "10 Years Younger" and underwent cosmetic surgery to her face as well as a hair and fashion overhaul. She revealed that her decision to appear was partially influenced by the breakdown of her 20-year marriage to husband Ken Boyd. In 2004, Hewson joined the cast of "Emmerdale" as Lesley Meredith, mother of fishmonger Simon. She departed the show on 27 December 2006. In 2007, Hewson made a number