One of my pet peeves about biblical epics was that the characters' costumes always looked like they're just out of the dry cleaners. Roma Downey biblicalcharactercleaner Change image and share on social
My husband hailed from Dagenham; he's an Essex boy. Me myself, I come from Derry City in the northwest of Ireland, so we love to get back. Roma Downey backboycity Change image and share on social
Growing up in Ireland, when my family received important news, good or bad, we would boil water and make tea. It was the first thing I did when my father died in 1984. This ritual allowed me a moment to take in the enormity of what had happened. Roma Downey allowbadboil share on social
Before I left home for drama school in England, my father took me outside one night and told me that wherever I was, the moon would shine on both of us. Months later, walking in London, I'd look at the moon and feel his love. Now I've shared the ritual with my own kids. Roma Downey dramaenglandfather share on social
I tell about some of the female characters from the Bible so girls can be inspired and empowered and uplifted. Roma Downey biblecharacterempower Change image and share on social
People come together with their families to celebrate Easter. What better way to celebrate than to spend a few hours going on the journey of Christ's life. Roma Downey celebratechristeaster Change image and share on social
'A.D.' will focus on life after the crucifixion and the dangers that the disciples faced in the aftermath of Jesus' resurrection. Roma Downey aftermathcrucifixiondanger Change image and share on social
I've played an angel on 'Touched by an Angel,' bringing the message of God's love. It was such a privilege for me as a person of faith to deliver the message. Roma Downey angelbringdeliver Change image and share on social
There's an assumption in many of these cultures that these children are mentally retarded, when in fact they're not at all. I saw how the operation affects the child, as well as the child's family and often the village. Roma Downey affectassumptionchild share on social
I have the soul of a singer and do splendidly in the shower but the world will never hear it. Basically, I'm the only Irish person who can't carry a tune. Roma Downey basicallycarryhear Change image and share on social