Who is John Abraham Hewson? All about Bono’s Son With Ali Hewson

John Abraham Hewson is the son of Bono and Alison Hewson. Aged 23, John seems to be the taciturn type that hides his personal and professional life away from public scrutiny. However, his dad once hinted that he is good at comedy and loves to play rugby. It has also been speculated that he co-founded a band called Red Skulls, but the details are not known.

Summary of John Abraham Hewson’s Biography

  • Full Name: John Abraham Hewson
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: May 21st, 2001
  • John Abraham Hewson’s Age: 23 years old
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Nationality: Irish
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Marital Status: Single
  • John Abraham Hewson’s Parents: Bono and Alison Hewson
  • Siblings: Three
  • Famous For: Being the son of Bono

How Old is John Abraham Hewson?

John Abraham Hewson is a 23 year-old celebrity kid born on May 21, 2001. The youngster’s birth occurred in Dublin, Ireland, which is an indication of his Irish nationality. However, John’s ethnic background is said to be White.

The young man spent his growing-up years in his hometown Dublin where he also achieved his academic qualifications. The name of the schools John went to have never earned public mention but one of his sisters once said that every member of the Hewson brood passed through the Glenageary, County-based Dalkey School Project in Dublin. It was this particular statement that made people conclude that John also went to the same academic institution.

Dalkey School Project may be where he went for his early academic pursuit, but John is already 23, and his age suggests that the youngster is currently a university student, but the name of his academic institution is not known.

John Abraham Hewson’s Father is the Great Bono of the U2 Music Band

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John Abraham Hewson’s dad’s identity has been revealed as Bono. Named Paul David Hewson at birth, Bono is no stranger to the world of showbiz. He is a vocalist, composer, actor, businessman, and philanthropist. The Irish music superstar has gained popularity as the U2 rock band’s lead vocalist and primary lyricist.

Bono’s music career has seen him sweep up a plethora of prestigious awards, including 22 Grammys; he was nominated 46 times. The year 2005 was when he became an inductee into the enviable Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2003, the French government bestowed him with the Legion of Honour award, and from the Government of Chile, the music superstar received the Pablo Neruda International Presidential Medal of Honor.

Bono’s philanthropic activities are evident in the Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa (DATA) policy which he co-founded in 2002. DATA joined forces with ONE campaign in 2004, and together, both bodies focus on fighting extreme penury and hunger, including preventable diseases such as HIV/AIDS in Africa.

John Abraham Hewson’s Mother is a Businesswoman and Activist

John Abraham Hewson
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Alison “Ali” Hewson is the mother of John Abraham Hewson, and she earns a living as an entrepreneur. Ali, who is also a known activist, is an alum of University College Dublin, where she studied Sociology and Political Science. Her course of study was what formed the foundation of Alison’s passion for humanitarian activities.

Reports highlighted Ali among the lead protesters during the Chornobyl disaster’s 16th anniversary. The mother of four was at the forefront, demanding that the Sellafield nuclear plant be closed down by the British Prime Minister.

Bono and Ali had John Abraham Hewson 19 Years After Getting Married

John Abraham Hewson’s parents were already married for 19 long years before he announced his entrance in 2001. According to reports, Ali and Bono were teenage sweethearts who first crossed paths at the age of 12, being born the same year. However, they waited a few years before commencing a romantic relationship.

The lovebirds eventually started dating in high school and went on to exchange wedding vows in a beautiful ceremony in 1982. Their nuptials were held at All Saints Church, Raheny, and reports said it displayed rituals of the Shalom Friendship group and the conventional Protestantism which the bride and groom came from.

At the time of their wedding, Bono wasn’t as well known as he is today, and the money hadn’t started flowing. Thus, the couple didn’t even have enough to embark on a honeymoon. However, Island founder Chris Blackwell came to the rescue and presented them with his Jamaican-based Goldeneye estate for their honeymoon.

The couple’s union has endured for over four decades and still counting, and today, it is regarded as one of the longest-lasting celebrity marriages of all time.

John Abraham Hewson is One of Four Siblings

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John, his parents, and his siblings

John Abraham Hewson didn’t grow up as a lone child. In fact, he is the last of four children born to Bono and his wife, Alison.

The oldest among the Hewson brood is Jordan Joy Hewson, who was born on the 10th of May 1989. Jordan, who is 12 years older than John, is a popular tech entrepreneur and also functions as an activist, just like their mum. She takes the credit for founding the tech company, Speakable, where she is the Chairperson. The aim of Speakable is to make civic engagement a bit more practical as well as accessible. Jordan is also an actress.

John’s second sister, Eve Hewson, was born on July 7th, 1991, making her 10 years older. Though Ali and Bono were against her acting career, Eve succeeded in debuting on the set of the 2005 short movie Lost and Found alongside her big sister, Jordan. Today she has roles in productions like Bridge of Spies, Robin Hood, Behind Her Eyes, Bad Sisters, and more

John Abraham Hewson’s immediate older sibling is Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Q, who joined the Hewson brood on August 17th, 1999. Elijah, who is a couple of years older than John, is the one following in the footsteps of their music superstar dad. He contributed to the formation of the Irish music group called Inhaler and functions as its guitarist and lead vocalist.

What Does Bono’s Son, John, Do For a Living?

Out of all Bono’s children, John Abraham Hewson appears to be the one that is not courting fame in any way. The Irish celebrity kid appears to prefer his privacy to popularity. Thus, getting information about his current professional preoccupation has proved quite difficult. In fact, he had to set his Instagram handle to private just to discourage fans from digging up information about his personal and professional life.

His legendary musician dad, Bono, once gave an insight into John’s potential. According to the music superstar, his youngest child plays rugby and is far better at the game than he (Bono) ever was. The lead vocalist of the U2 music band also revealed that John has a talent for comedy.

There were also speculations that John recently took to music and co-launched the music band Red Skulls, where he acts as the lead vocalist. However, nothing else has been said about this group. Perhaps it is still early days for the band members to start recording success.

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