Ali Hewson quite happy to make my own way around things." The Cranberries' 2001 song "Time Is Ticking Out" was inspired by Hewson's work with Chernobyl Children's Project. In 2002, Hewson received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the National University of Ireland for her work on environmental issues, particularly the Chernobyl Children's Project. Bono and Ali Hewson were given the Council of Fashion Designers of America board of directors' Special Tribute Award in 2007 for their humanitarian work via the Edun clothing line. Hewson was also voted Sexiest Celebrity Other Half in a 2008 poll by entertainment.ie. Ali Hewson Alison
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