Eve Hewson, a rising star in Hollywood, has been steadily leaving her mark in the entertainment industry. After her notable roles in Netflix’s ‘Behind Her Eyes’ (2021) and the Apple TV+ series ‘Bad Sisters’ (2022), she is currently starring as Amelia Sacks in the new Netflix mystery drama ‘The Perfect Couple,’ based on Elin Hilderbrand’s novel of the same name. It also stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and Billy Howle.
The latest show revolves around Hewson’s character Amelia, who’s set to marry into an extremely wealthy Winbury family. But things soon take an unexpected turn when a dead body turns up on the beach on the morning of the wedding, and all kinds of secrets begin to spill out, complicating matters for everyone involved.
Since her beautiful performance in the latest Netflix spectacle, fans have been intrigued to learn more about her personal life. So, first let’s get to know her famous parents, before looking at what’s cooking in her own romantic journey in 2024.
Bono’s Daughter: How Eve Hewson Balances Fame with Her Parents’ Grounded Approach
Eve Newson, the daughter of U2’s iconic frontman, Bono (Paul David Hewson), was pretty much raised in the spotlight. After carving her own path in Hollywood, she is now more than Bono’s daughter, but she’s still grounded in her roots, and that’s who she wants to be.
Born as Memphis Eve Sunny Day Iris Hewson, the second-oldest of four siblings, her journey is as unique as her name. It all began in Dublin, Ireland on July 7, 1991, when she was embraced by her parents for the very first time. Her mother Ali Hewson (née Alison Stewart), born in Dublin, Ireland, from the northern suburb of Raheny, is an Irish activist and businesswoman.
Ali’s got a degree in politics and sociology from University College Dublin. She met Bono when she was 15 and he was 16, back when U2 was just starting out. In the ’90s, she was really into anti-nuclear activism and even made a documentary called ‘Black Wind, White Land: Living With Chernobyl’ in 1993.
Ali helped start Edun, a fair trade clothing line, with her husband Bono. She also launched an ethical skincare brand called Nude. If you want to understand the dynamic between the couple, Bono wrote “Sweetest Thing” to apologize for missing out on some significant family events, most notably his wife’s birthday, while recording U2’s ‘The Joshua Tree,” and she was the inspiration behind it. She even showed up in the music video for “Sweetest Thing,” and the money from it went to the Chornobyl Children’s Project.
Talking about Eve’s father, Paul David Hewson, he goes by Bono, a name he got from a hearing aid shop in Dublin called Bonavox. He’s the lead singer of U2, which he helped start in 1976. The band’s first music came out in 1979.
Bono’s won 22 Grammys, been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and was named one of Time’s Persons of the Year in 2005. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2007 and notably co-wrote the soundtrack for the musical ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.’ Bono is also big on philanthropy, working on poverty and HIV/AIDS issues in Africa. On a personal front, he was diagnosed with glaucoma in the 1990s and wears tinted sunglasses because of it.
The couple has four kids: Jordan (born in 1989), Eve (born in 1991), Elijah (born in 1999, who fronts the band Inhaler), and John (born in 2001). Bono and Ali have been married since 1982. Bono used to worry about balancing his band duties with being a dad, but he’s stayed close to his family. They make it a point to not be apart for more than three weeks.
Moving on from the parents to Eve, the actress’s name comes from her birth time and date—7 a.m. on July 7. The “eve” part is taken from the middle of the word “seven.” Her godfather is musician Gavin Friday, who founded the post-punk group ‘The Virgin Prunes’ in 1977. She has an older sister named Jordan and two younger brothers, Elijah and John.
Growing up as the daughter of a singer and an activist, there was very little chance that her childhood was going to be ordinary. However, their parents left no shortage of effort to make sure she and her siblings were grounded. The family had incredibly vast wealth and worldwide fame, but they made a conscious effort to make sure their kids never took anything for granted and developed down-to-earth personalities. Eve says she never cared much for “flashy things” when she was growing up. Instead, the Hewson household encouraged creativity and expression, which is probably one of the reasons Eve turned out to be a skilled actress.
It’s worth pointing out that Eve’s relationship with her father, Bono, is truly beautiful. Despite his global status as a rock star icon, he was always active in his kids’ lives. Eve recalls how her dad would take them to school, often playing tracks from U2’s latest albums and they would listen to the songs the band was working on at the time. They’d then get mad at their father if the version they liked did not make the final cut.
Eve says she and her siblings never hesitated to offer their honest opinions; it did not matter if it was about wardrobe choices or song lyrics. You could say Bono’s home was a creative workshop, where everybody’s voice was valued and heard.
There’s no question that Eve Hewson’s approach to life and work is shaped by her relationship with her parents. The dynamic of mutual respect even when you may not always agree with one another is honestly admirable. Bono once turned down an honorary degree from New York University, choosing instead to focus on being a “proud father” at Eve’s graduation. You can clearly see their family’s values, where they prioritize personal milestones over public accolades.
Eve Hewson’s Low-Key Love Life: Could There Be a Husband in the Shadows?
Eve Hewson’s romantic life is often away from the spotlight. Despite her growing stardom, her dating affairs have been rather low-key. She prefers to keep her relationship endeavors private and succeeds to a certain extent, which is quite impressive given that she is Bono’s daughter on top of being a star in her own right. There have only been a few instances where her boyfriend or partner became public.
The Irish actress was confirmed to be dating ‘One Tree Hill’ star James Lafferty from 2010 to 2015. Their relationship became a topic of curiosity among fans and the media, but they managed to keep most of their time together out of the public eye. This private pair eventually split after dating for five years.
Hewson’s next confirmed relationship came the same year when she was linked to actor Max Minghella, best known for his performances in ‘The Social Network’ (2010) and ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (2017-2022). They started dating in 2015 after meeting through friends in New York. They felt it was “love at first sight” and were together for about five years, showing their affection at Hollywood events. They broke up around 2020 but kept the details pretty private.
Today, Eve is apparently in a relationship with a non-celebrity boyfriend, who has never been associated with the entertainment industry. This decision to date a regular guy rather than another famous person seems like a deliberate choice on Eve’s part as she might want normalcy in her personal life after all the hectic schedule that comes with being an active actor. She might be looking to keep her personal life away from the headlines for her own peace and sanity.
Some fans speculate Eve Hewson might have a husband in secret, but we have no info on whether or not she’s married. Until she discloses her latest relationship updates herself, all we can do is wait.
