Biography

In 1971, before she was well-known as an actress, Cusack became notorious for her involvement with footballer George Best. One weekend when he failed to turn up for his club Manchester United's trip to play Chelsea in London, Cusack's North London flat became besieged by the press when they discovered that he was, in fact, with her.

In his book "Kate Remembered" A. Scott Berg notes that Katharine Hepburn thought Cusack was "the real McCoy - one of the most exciting actors I've ever seen".

Starred opposite husband Jeremy Irons in Beauté volée (1996).

Sister of Paul Cusack, Sorcha Cusack, Niamh Cusack and Pádraig Cusack. Older half-sister of Catherine Cusack.

Two sons, Samuel Irons (born 16 Sept 1978) and Max Irons (born 17 Oct 1985).