Who Is Bono's Wife Ali Hewson? The Singer Once Confessed He Almost Drove His Spouse of 40 Years Away

Ali Hewson has been Bono's wife for the past four decades, and the U2 frontman once revealed that they have special magic that has been the secret to their long and successful marriage.

Bono, born Paul David Hewson on May 10, 1960, is an Irish musician who started singing in high school and joined the world-famous "U2" band as their frontman and lead vocalist in October 1976.

The 22-time Grammy Award winner is also a renowned philanthropist and an accomplished activist who uses his celebrity status to generate awareness about numerous global problems.

The socially conscious musician has also formed various organizations and campaigns to tackle poverty, debt, AIDS, and more, with a significant focus on the problems in Africa.

While Bono has had a successful career, his most success comes from his family. The musician married his high school sweetheart, Ali Hewson, née Stewart, in 1982.

Who Is Ali Hewson, Bono's Wife?

Bono's wife, Ali, is a lifelong Irish activist and businesswoman, born on March 23, 1961. She attended University College Dublin, earning a sociology and political science degree in 1989.

She has been involved in various acts of activism, including the Chernobyl project. On the business side, Ali has co-founded a couple of ethically conscious businesses.

One of the businesses she co-founded with her husband is EDUN, an ethical clothing company advocating for fair trade in fashion. The second business, called Nude, is a luxury, natural skincare company.

Ali has been able to juggle her activism, business, and family life with success over the years. While Bono says she is an "elusive character," the couple has loved themselves since they were young.

Bono knew his wife would have been happier if they had had a simpler life.

The couple attended the same high school, but it was not until 1976 that they started dating. Ali once recalled that she had watched the band perform in their early days at the school's gym. And after over 40 years together, they have grown stronger.

Ali Hewson and Bono Have Been Together for 40 Years. What's Their Secret?

Even though Paul David Hewson started dating his high school sweetheart in 1976, it was not until 1982 that the duo tied the knot. After 40 years of marriage, Bono and Ali shared some of their secrets.

The musician revealed that their friendship and romantic love are some of the best qualities that have helped strengthen their union. Although they have bad days, they are both committed to their relationship.

However, after Bono wrote his autobiography "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story," expected to be published on November 1, 2022, he revealed that he and Ali's love was tested.

The musician said that during the times he toured with his band, his family life suffered as his wife had to take care of their four children by herself.

Sometimes, when Bono would return home from his tour, he would be somewhere else in his head. He said:

"I definitely failed to appreciate how much my life as an artist and an activist were being covered by my partner [...] there were times when I was home, and I wasn't; I was somewhere else in my head, and that nearly drove Ali away."

Bono knew his wife would have been happier if they had had a simpler life and has dedicated his memoir as a love letter to her. However, they have constantly overcome the obstacles their relationship had faced and helped each other remain true to their union.

How Many Kids Does Ali Hewson Have with Bono?

Ali and Bono have four children, Jordan Hewson, Eve Hewson, Elijah Hewson, and John Hewson. Their first daughter, Jordan, was born on May 10, 1989, and followed in her mother's activism footsteps.

She studied at Columbia University in New York, is an entrepreneur, and is the founder of Speakable, a tech company promoting social activism.

Ali and Bono's second child, a daughter, Eve, was born on July 7, 1991. Wanting a career in Hollywood, she studied at New York University Tisch School of the Arts.

She became an Irish Film & Television Awards-nominated actress and has since starred in movies and series such as "Jorma's Blind Date," "This Must Be the Place," "Robin Hood," "Bad Sisters," "Behind Her Eyes," and more.

Bono and Ali welcomed their third child, a son, Elijah, on August 16, 1999. He is the only one of their children to follow in his father's footsteps.

Their son is the lead singer and guitarist of the pop band, "Inhaler," which he formed with his friends in 2012. Although his parents never wanted him to be a singer and entertainer because they wanted him to attend college.

The band, who released their debut album, "It Won't Always Be Like This," on July 9, 2021, has other lead singles like "Cheer Up Baby," "We Have to Move On," "When It Breaks," and more.

Ali and Bono's last child, a son, John, was born on May 21, 2001, and would rather not be in the spotlight, so there is very little information about him.