U2's Bono opens up on 'sore subject' rumour wife Ali Hewson is dating The Edge
U2 frontman Bono has addressed rumours that his wife Ali Hewson is dating his bandmate The Edge, with whom he has been close friends since their teenage years.
U2 frontman Bono has quashed persistent whispers linking his wife Ali Hewson romantically with bandmate The Edge. Married to Ali since 1982 and a father of four - Jordan, 36, Eve, 33, Elijah, 25, and John, 22 – the renowned 65-year-old rocker recently appeared on The Project on Sunday, where he chatted about his upcoming film 'Bono: Stories of Surrender', delving into his journey as the lead singer of U2.
Notably, in the documentary, the 'With or Without You' singer alludes to a past romance between his wife, to whom he has been married for over four decades, and his dear friend David Howell Evans, famously known as The Edge. Addressing these speculations during his interview, Bono confessed that this subject remains a bit tender as he recounted the duo's connection over the years, reports the Irish Mirror.
He reminisced about their secondary school times, noting, "They were the two cleverest in their year," speaking of Ali and Edge who were both a year younger than him at school.
"She [Ali] did seem to be taking an interest in his guitar playing and, as hard as I might practice, I just knew I couldn't touch this guy. So I had to become, you know, the class clown."
The legend went on to share that his wife and The Edge have remained thick as thieves to this day, often having private conversations about him.
With humour, Bono shared: "They're still really close - and they still talk about me behind my back.
"They say it's out of concern."
The rock titan opened up about the unwavering support in his life, mentioning that certain individuals are utterly reliable; they're "so consistent" and always right "there" for him.
He specifically acknowledged his best mate and wife, saying: "Edge is one, Ali is another".
Bono expressed profound admiration for Ali, saying she's been instrumental to his success in music.
He noted: "I'm really one quarter of an artist without Edge, Adam and Larry. And I'm half of a person without Ali."
The new Apple documentary Bono: Stories of Surrender offers an intimate glimpse into his life away from the spotlight, while also addressing the challenges of U2's global fame.
The film provides personal insights into Bono's journey as a son, father, husband, activist, and pre-eminently as a rock legend.
At its Cannes debut on Friday night, it was a momentous evening for the U2 frontman as the documentary was met with a seven-minute standing ovation.
Fans eagerly awaiting Bono: Stories of Surrender will find it available for streaming on Apple TV+ starting May 30.
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