Philomena Lee
Annie Philomena Lee (born 24 March 1933) is an Irish woman whose life was chronicled in the 2009 book The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith. The book was made into a film titled Philomena (2013), which was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Judi Dench's portrayal of Philomena, and Best Picture.
Philomena Lee | |
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| Born | 24 March 1933 Newcastle West, County Limerick, Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Nurse (retired), activist |
| Known for | Subject of The Lost Child of Philomena Lee |
| Spouses | John E. Libberton
(m. 1959; div. 1983)Philip Gibson (m. 1984) |
| Children | 3 (including Michael A. Hess) |
Lee is now an advocate and spokesperson for adoption rights. Lee has created The Philomena Project in order to raise awareness about adoption laws and find ways to improve them. In February 2014, she met Pope Francis to discuss adoption policies.
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