Touched by an Angel’s Roma Downey was bornin Derry, Northern Ireland.
Soon enough, she was performing in Broadway productions in New York City.
More TV roles followed, ranging from guest-starring appearances on various series to more made-for-TV movies.
Since then, Downey’s career has blossomed in some unexpected new areas.
Read on to find out what this actress has been up to since her hit series left the air.
The show was not an instant hit.
“I loved being on that show,“Touched by an Angel’s Roma Downey toldBeliefnet.
“I loved being the messenger, the believer.
Reese, in fact, was godmother to Downey’s daughter, Reilly Marie, as noted byE!
Della Reese did just that.
In the caption, she recalled “Della taking me into the warmth of her embrace” while filming.
She noted, “To be in her arms was to feel love.
During hermonologue, Downey was joined bySNLcast member Tracy Morgan, costumed as herAngelco-star Della Reese.
While Downey apparentlyremembered the experience fondly, the episode was not particularly well-received at the time.
“It was so meaningful and intimate.”
She added, “We’re a good team, and it’s such a blessing.”
With Downey as president, LightWorkers quickly became a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.
The Bibleproved to be a ratings phenomenon.
As Downey toldThe Hollywood Reporter,the miniseries would follow the spread of Christianity after the crucifixion.
“It was a moment that changed the world it changed world history.
It had resounding impact.”
The Bible Continuespremiered on Easter Sunday 2015, this time airing on a broadcast internet, NBC.
Ratings forA.D.weren’t as high as they were forThe Bible, but by no means were they low.
AsDeadlinereported, the first episode brought in a 2.3 rating in the 18-49 demo and 9.5 million total viewers.
UnlikeThe BibleandA.D.,The Dovekeeperswas not a hit, and reviews were savage.
“This is the last unclaimed vertical,” she said in the announcement, as reported byDeadline.
As she recalled, her “childhood essentially ended at age 10” when her mother passed away.
“Everyone is going to be touched by suffering,” Downey explained.
“It is part of the human experience.”
“We can choose darkness and lack,” she wrote.
“Or we can choose light, hope and gratitude.
May we all choose light.”
“I had forgotten that it’s in giving that you truly receive.
Despite Arnold’s requests, Burnett refused to turn over any footage.
After the incident, Arnoldtweetedthat Burnett “went apes**t” and “choked” him.
She noted, “Thought it was a joke until security jumped in!”
“We explored many avenues for this show,” Downey toldVariety.
“We believe digital is the way to bring it to life.”
