Claudia Karvan
‘A love letter to the parent’: The role that reduced Claudia Karvan to tears
The actor has won hearts playing complex, loving mothers, but it was the role of an empty-nester that hit the hardest.
- Bridget McManus
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Claudia Karvan, the Women’s Day lunch and The Ivy: Who thought this was a good idea?
UniSuper has booked the popular Australian actor to appear at a venue accused of abusing its female staff – claims the venue denies.
- John Buckley and Stephen Brook
Why The Secret Life of Us is still winning new fans 25 years on
It was a series that spoke of its time and place, but a quarter-century on The Secret Life of Us still feels relevant and relatable.
- Karl Quinn
‘Through-the-fingers-TV’: The best episodes of 2025
While some of our critics’ picks come from programs on our best TV of the year list, quite a few are new entries.
- Meg Watson, Louise Rugendyke, Karl Quinn, Craig Mathieson and Debi Enker
What to stream this week: Netflix’s samurai extravaganza and five more picks
Don’t miss a Japanese action hit with hints of Squid Game, Chris Hemsworth’s moving road trip and the return of the Bump crew for a Christmas cracker.
- Craig Mathieson
‘Bit of a Grinch’: Claudia Karvan hates Christmas movies, but she made one anyway
It’s goodbye Santa and hello baby Jesus, as Bump puts a South American spin on the festive season.
- Louise Rugendyke
‘Why aren’t you being cancelled?’ Claudia Karvan reveals her problematic past roles
The veteran Australian actor has seen a lot of social change over her decades-long career. There’s a big one at the heart of her latest role.
- John Bailey
The best TV of the year (so far)
From returning favourites to the resuscitation of Noah Wyle’s medical career, this year’s TV offerings have been a mix of the familiar and the thrillingly unexpected.
- Louise Rugendyke, Meg Watson, Kylie Northover, Karl Quinn, Craig Mathieson and Debi Enker
‘I don’t go to a restaurant I can’t walk or cycle to’: The local gems Claudia Karvan loves most
The Aussie actor has hospo in her veins and a strong affection for classics. She shares her favourite places to eat and drink in Sydney, Melbourne and Bali.
- Jane Rocca
It took 13 years, but Claudia Karvan finally said yes to this hit show
It took the death of the actor’s father for her to finally consider exploring her background on Who Do You Think You Are? Australia.
- Bridget McManus