Alison Doody is an Irish actress and model who is known for playing the role of Lady Scott in the Telugu film RRR (2022).
Alison Doody in the movie ‘RRR’
Wiki/Biography
Alison Doody was born on Wednesday, 9 March 1966 (age 56 years; as of 2022) in Dublin, Ireland. Her zodiac sign is Pisces. She attended Mount Anville Secondary School, Dublin. Later, she got herself admitted to the National College of Art and Design, Dublin but left the college after completing the first year.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Blonde
Eye Colour: Grey
Figure Measurements (approx.): 36-24-36
Family
Parents & Siblings
Alison’s father’s name is Patrick, who worked in the property business. Her mother’s name is Joan, who worked as a beauty therapist. She has two siblings.
Husband & Children
On 25 June 1994, Alison got married Gavin O’Reilly who is the CEO of Independent News & Media, but they got divorced in 2004.
Alison Doddy with her ex-husband
They have two daughters, Alanna O’Reilly and Lauren O’Reilly.
Alison Doody’s daughters
Relationships/Affairs
Alison was in a relationship with Douglas De Jager, who was a packaging tycoon and died in 2012.
Alison Doody’s ex-boyfriend, Douglas De Jager
In 2014, she got engaged to Tadhg Geary, who is a businessman, but their engagement broke due to some reasons.
Alison Doody with her ex-fiance Tadhg Geary
Signature/Autograph
Alison Doody’s signature
Career
Film
Alison started her acting career in 1985 with the film A View to a Kill and played the role of Jenny Flex.
Alison Doody in the movie ‘A View to a Kill’
She appeared in various other films including The Secret Garden (1987), Duel of Hearts (1991), Major League II (1994), The Rapture (2010), and The Rising Hawk (2019).
Alison Doody in the movie ‘The Rising Hawk’
Television Series
She made her debut on television with the show Deceptions in 1985 and played the role of a waitress.
Alison Doody in the television show ‘Deceptions’
She was featured in other television shows including Campaign (1988), The Jim Henson Hour (1989), King Solomon’s Mines (2004), The Clinic (2009), and Beaver Falls (2011-2012).
Poster of the movie ‘The Jim Henson Hour’
Television Shows
She was featured on the talk show Wogan in 1990.
Poster of Wogan show
She has featured in many popular talk shows like Entertainment Tonight (2003), The Hollywood Greats (2006), Xposé (2008), and The Late Late Show (2009).
Alison Doody on the talk show ‘The Late Late Show’
Awards, Honours
- In 2018, she won Almería Tierra de Cine Award.
- In 2018, she received a star on the Almeria Walk of Fame.
Alison Doody while receiving a star in the Almeria Walk of Fame
Facts/Trivia
- When Alison was young, a photographer approached her and offered her to become a model. After completing some projects, she pursued commercial modelling professionally. During her career as a model and actor, she always avoided doing nude scenes.
- She was featured in the commercial for various brands like Dr Pepper and L’Oreal.
Alison Doody on the cover of the L’Oreal magazine
- She appeared in the documentaries Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003) and Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde (2004).
Alison Doody in the documentary ‘Indiana Jones Making the Trilogy’
- In 2019, she posted a picture on Instagram through which she announced her entry into the Indian cinema by playing the role of Lady Scott in the Telugu film RRR, which was released in 2022.
Alison Doody announcing her participation in the movie ‘RRR’ on Instagram
- In 1985, she became the youngest to play the role of a Bond girl (a character who is a love interest or female companion of James Bond) in the film A View to a Kill.
- In 2016, in an interview, she talked about the time when she left acting in 1994 to look after her daughters. She said that she used to feel sad and depressed. She further added,
I got so depressed at times. I was struggling not working. Once you have worked and you’re independent, it’s hard to give up that independence. It’s great being a mum, it’s fulfilling, but you need an outlet.”
- In an interview, she said that she was unhappy with her marriage even after being married to a rich man after which she decided to divorce him after many years of being married. She further added,
I have had the great fortune of being able to go to wonderful places and do lots of shopping in places like Brown Thomas but that it is not what it is all about. I say it to my girls. It is not about wealth. You cannot buy happiness. And I know it is cliche to say it, I say it to my two children every single day, I would much rather them meet somebody who is going to look after them and mind them and be a friend to them and a great partner.”
- In 2018, she took to Instagram and posted a picture with Nelson Mandela.
Alison Doody with Nelson Mandela
- Apart from acting, she has featured on the cover of several magazines.
Alison Doody featured on the cover of a magazine
- She is often spotted drinking wine on various occasions.
Alison Doody having a glass of wine
- She likes to travel a lot, and she often posts pictures of her vacations on social media.
Alison Doody while travelling
- She is a passionate animal lover and often posts pictures of them on social media.
Alison Doody with her pet dog
- She regularly hits the gym and often posts pictures of her workout on social media.
Alison Doody’s Instagram post about her yoga session
