The daughter of the singer of the group U2 toured with Sorrentino at just 19 years old and with Spielberg at 24. She returns to the screen in the series “Bad Sisters”, filmed in Ireland, her native country, which she particularly likes. With LéNA, discover the best of European journalism. Article reserved for subscribers
By Chiara Ugolini (“La Repubblica”) Published on 11/20/2024 at 10:36 Reading time: 2 min
Her clear eyes and her infectious laugh contrast with the characters she played. Eve Hewson indeed played Sean Penn’s gothic friend in This must be the placefrom director Paolo Sorrentino, the enigmatic wife in My friend Adèle and, more recently, the young bride whose wedding is disrupted by a murder in the series A perfect couplealongside Nicole Kidman.
Daughter of producer Ali Stewart and rockstar Paul David Hewson, aka Bono, the singer of the group U2, Eve Hewson, 33, already has an impressive CV (Lady Marian in the Robin Hood by Taron Egerton, The Bridge of Spies by Steven Spielberg). She is gradually building a name for herself, seeking to move away from the label of “nepo baby”.
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**Question 2:** How do you balance your artistic aspirations with the expectations that may come from being part of a well-known artistic family?
Question 1: How did you get your start in acting, and was it always something you aspired to do? Can you talk about your experience touring with Sorrentino and Spielberg at such a young age and how that shaped your career?
Question 2: You’ve played a variety of roles, from gothic friends to enigmatic characters to a young bride. How do you prepare for these different types of roles? Do you find it challenging to distance yourself from your famous parents’ artistic influences, or has it proved to be an advantage?
Question 3: Ireland seems to be where you’re most creatively at home – can you tell us what it is about this country that resonates with you? Is there a particular element of Irish culture or art that inspires your work?
Question 4: You’ve also dabbled in songwriting and music production in the past. Do you find yourself gravitating more towards one medium over the other, and do you see yourself exploring this creative side of you further in the future? If so, can we expect any new songs or projects in the works?
Question 5: You mentioned that your parents are quite involved in your career. How do they support you, and what impact does their guidance have on your work? Do you ever feel pressure to live up to their success or carve out your own path entirely?
Question 6: Your latest series, Bad Sisters, is filmed in Ireland. Can you tell us about your experience on set and working with the cast and crew? Were there any particularly memorable moments or challenges during production?
Question 7: What projects or ambitions do you hope to pursue next, both within the acting world and potentially branching out into other creative avenues? Do you have any goals or aspirations you would like to achieve in the near future?
