Trivia

In 2000, she settled a libel action against the Mirror Newspaper Group of Dublin in Ireland, following the publication of a 1999 press article that erroneously claimed she had appeared nude or partially nude on screen. Before the case was due to get underway, a settlement was reached, and Edward Walsh for the Irish Mirror read an apology to the High Court, saying that it was quite untrue that she had ever appeared nude or partially nude in her film roles. He also stated that it is a well-known fact that throughout her career she has always adamantly refused to participate in scenes involving nudity, and that this refusal has cost her the loss of many lucrative roles. The Irish Mirror paid damages, although the actual amount is unknown. Miss Doody told the media that she was quite happy that it was over and that her good name had been vindicated.

She turned down star-making roles that went to Nicole Kidman in Days of Thunder (1990) and Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct (1992). Later, she also refused a part in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Director Peter Jackson personally offered her the role of "Éowyn" in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), but she declined due to her impending pregnancy, which wouldn't have worked with the 18-month on-location production the movies required. The role eventually went to Miranda Otto.

Has played opposite three Bond actors in three different movies. She had a cameo in A View to a Kill (1985) in which she shared a scene with Roger Moore, she played Pierce Brosnan's girlfriend in Taffin (1988), and starred along with Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).

She has been presented with the Prince's Trust Award for Charity, for her constant and generous support to children in need.

Has two daughters with Gavin O'Reilly: Alanna (born 1996) and Lauren (born 1999).

At 18, she was one of the youngest actresses to appear in a Bond film. Some were surprised at her mature appearance.

Neighbour was the well-known singer, Enya.

Once lived in a £1.95 million, 10,000 square feet house overlooking the sea at Dalkey, one of the wealthiest and loveliest suburbs of Dublin, on the central east coast of Ireland.

Is one of a number of actors to be photographed by Claire Newman-Williams, including Tom Longley, Ben Barnes, and Adam Garcia.