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Caroline Morahan is an Irish actress and television host. She was born on August 9, 1977. In 2010, she became the face of Littlewoods Ireland, a well-known shopping brand.

Caroline Morahan's Early Life

Caroline Morahan studied at Dublin City University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies. She did very well, getting top honors for her photography project. While at university, she acted in many short films and TV pilot episodes.

In September 2012, Caroline married Dáithí Ó Caoimh. They have two children together, named Rowan and Ava.

Caroline Morahan's Career Journey

Caroline Morahan started her television career at age 17. This was in 1994, when she appeared in the soap opera Fair City as a character named Barbara Cleary.

In 2001, Caroline joined a reality TV show called The Selection Box. She was chosen from 2,000 people to host The Fame Game. She hosted this popular show for five seasons. After that, from 2002 to 2007, she co-hosted a fashion show called Off the Rails. Caroline decided to leave Off the Rails in 2007 to focus more on acting.

She has been a guest host or appeared on many other Irish TV shows. These include The Panel, The Restaurant, The Late Late Show, Tubridy Tonight, Xposé, The Den, and The Health Squad. In 2008, she made a guest appearance on The Podge and Rodge Show. This led to her becoming a host for that show in early 2009. She also played the main female role in the Irish musical I, Keano.

In 2009, Caroline moved to Los Angeles, California. She went there to follow her dream of acting in Hollywood.

Awards and Recognition

In 2009, Caroline Morahan was voted the Most Popular TV Presenter in a poll by entertainment.ie.

Caroline Morahan's Film and TV Work

Caroline Morahan has acted in many films and television shows.

Film Appearances

• Axis (voice role) (2017)
• Mr. Thursday (2016)
• Lost & Found (2015)
• I Can't See You Anymore (2012)
• Howard Cantour.com (2012)
• Lionhead (2012)
• A Kiss for Jed (2011)
• What About Love (2024)

Television Roles

• The World's Best CBS (2019) - International judge
• "Disjointed" Netflix original series (2018) - DD
• Fir Bolg (2016)
• The Real O'Neals ABC (2016)
• Once Upon a Time ABC (2015) - Queen Elinor
• Big Mike (2011)
• The Cosmetic Surgery Show (2010)
• The Podge and Rodge Show (2008–2009)
• Winning Streak (2008) – charity special
• Class Act – (2008) - judge
• Telethon (2008) – guest host and sang for charity
• IFTAs Red Carpet Show (2008)
• It's My Show (2007, 2008) - judge
• The Afternoon Show (2007) – guest host
• Off the Rails (2002–2007)
• O2 in the Park (2005)
• Chance to Dance (2005)
• The Restaurant (2005)
• Karl Spain Wants a Woman (2005) - stylist
• The Health Squad (2004)
• The Panel (2003, 2005)
• Close Encounters with Keith Barry (2003) - participant
• Beyond the Hall Door (2003) – guest host
• Fame Game on the Run (2003)
• The Fame Game (2001–2003)
• Fair City (1992) - Barbara Cleary

Theatre Performances

• Looking at the Sun (2022)
• Private Eyes (2016)
• The Weir (2015)
• She Stoops to Conquer (2014)
• Anglo: The Musical (2013)
• Pity the Proud Ones (2011)
• I, Keano (2008)

Web Series

• MSN Lifestyle - The Surf Report (2010)
• Doctor Who - Alternate Empire (2009) - Samantha

Radio Shows

• 2FM Breakfast Show (2008)