Ali Hewson live in Australia. The Stewart family, who resided in the suburb of Raheny on Dublin's Northside, raised their children as Protestants. Her father was a self-educated electrical worker who, according to Hewson, was "constantly questioning" things. Her mother, who was a housewife, had a secretarial career in mind for her daughter. Alison studied at Mount Temple Comprehensive School. At the age of twelve, she met Paul Hewson, who was in the year above at the school. He pursued her immediately, but she initially kept her distance, labeling him "an eejit" even though she secretly admired him. In September 1974, Paul's
Sherrie Hewson as Maureen Webster for two episodes. Hewson returned to the theatre – appearing in "Billy Liar" and several pantomimes – and radio, notably as the lead character in a series entitled "The Circle". She was also in great demand for light entertainment programmes, and made appearances on "Blankety Blank", "Noel's House Party" and "Call My Bluff" among others. In 1999, Hewson was cast as Jean in the sitcom "Barbara". In 2001, Hewson joined the cast of another soap opera, as receptionist Virginia Raven in the revival of "Crossroads". In 2003, Hewson became a regular panellist on "Loose Women", an ITV