Biografia

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 Giorni di tuono (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 Il Signore degli Anelli - Le due torri (2002) and Il Signore degli Anelli - Il ritorno del re (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 007 - Bersaglio mobile (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 e l'ultima crociata (1989).

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