Aurora Mulligan | |
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Born | 1984 (age 39–40) |
Nationality | Irish |
Alma mater | University of Liverpool |
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Aurora Mulligan (born 1984) is an Irish television producer and director. She is known for her work on Top Gear. [1]
Mulligan grew up in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. [1] She studied politics and political philosophy at the University of Liverpool. [1] [2]
Mulligan was a producer for the BBC and in 2015 became the first female producer on its long running motoring show Top Gear. [3] Later, she joined the cast of the programme and took on the role of a bride whose wedding at St Paul's Cathedral was crashed. [4]
In 2016, Mulligan produced a segment in the Isle of Man in which an eight-wheeled all-terrain vehicle rescued some naked ramblers. [5] In 2018, Mulligan moved to Los Angeles and joined Lionsgate's Pilgrim Studios as the executive director of documentaries. [5]
In 2019, Mulligan worked on the 100th Isle of Man TT Races. [6]
Previously, Mulligan was a producer at Big Earth Productions, a production company known for producing travel series Long Way Round and Long Way Down. [1] Mulligan also worked as an assistant director on EastEnders, Holby City, and The Bill. [5] She specialises in car and motorbike-related programming. [1]
Mulligan was in a relationship with American TV actor Matt LeBlanc for six years. [7] In 2022, Mulligan ended the relationship. [7] [8]
In 2021, an internet meme known as Irish Uncle went viral and it was widely reported that Mulligan's influence was responsible for the look. [9] [10] [11]