Inside actor Claudia Karvan’s secret life | Australian Story

Claudia Karvan has spoken of her chaotic upbringing before. But one relationship was off limits, until now
At 50, actor and producer Karvan is at the peak of her powers. She’s currently getting rave reviews for her first stage performance in 25 years and is working on a new season of the award-winning TV show, Bump, which she co-created, co-produces and stars in.
Karvan has been in the public eye since her first movie at the age of 10.
But behind the scenes of her long and successful career, Karvan has also been managing a sometimes chaotic family life.
A remarkably candid Karvan talks about growing up around her mother and stepfather’s King Cross nightclub and her transition from childhood actor to adult star.
She also reveals the mental health issues in her family and speaks publicly for the first time about her difficult relationship with her biological father, who died last year.
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  • @ABCNewsIndepth
    @ABCNewsIndepth Жыл бұрын

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  • @amatvkhmer

    @amatvkhmer

    Жыл бұрын

    Actor Claudia Karvan, what nationality is he?

  • @leezlvontrapp
    @leezlvontrapp Жыл бұрын

    I truly think she’s amazing and have for years and years. Definitely drawn to her and will always watch anything she’s been in or is in. This was really wholesome in a way too. What a life. What a soul.

  • @kmm2442
    @kmm2442 Жыл бұрын

    She is glorious. I love how she is really present with people.

  • @JayJay-ue3xy

    @JayJay-ue3xy

    Жыл бұрын

    Exaggerating a bit. She isn’t that good at all

  • @gatewayshorsesfamilyandfoo9770
    @gatewayshorsesfamilyandfoo9770 Жыл бұрын

    did not want this episode to finish, i knew i loved her for a reason.

  • @Bronnyley
    @Bronnyley Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love her. She's genuine, joyful, intelligent, beautiful and brilliant in every role.

  • @FionaEm
    @FionaEm Жыл бұрын

    Terrific episode. I didn't realise how much emotional chaos Claudia had grown up in. She's always seemed mature for her age. Now I know why 😊 I think we're lucky Hollywood wasn't for her. We get to call her our own!

  • @JayJay-ue3xy

    @JayJay-ue3xy

    Жыл бұрын

    She isn’t good enough for Hollywood😂

  • @Susan-qg9tm
    @Susan-qg9tm Жыл бұрын

    I've always loved watching Claudia's acting, and every time i get another glimpse into who she really is I admire her even more.

  • @markbozinovic706
    @markbozinovic706 Жыл бұрын

    The most expressive eyes when she talks, no put on there, just telling the truth, making it a fantastic expose on her life. Well done.

  • @Mr.Binks.
    @Mr.Binks. Жыл бұрын

    She's always been fabulous- I just didn't know in how many ways.

  • @michelleallen2294
    @michelleallen2294 Жыл бұрын

    This genuinely feels like mine, my father and my brothers relationship. So much more to say but also very little needs to be said for anyone who understands. For those who don't understand, just be kind and give them some room but let them know they can call upon you ANYTIME. What beautiful humans. Thank you for this interview.

  • @whodearmedearnodear

    @whodearmedearnodear

    Жыл бұрын

    I get you 💚

  • @amatvkhmer

    @amatvkhmer

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whodearmedearnodear Actor Claudia Karvan, what nationality is he?

  • @whodearmedearnodear

    @whodearmedearnodear

    Жыл бұрын

    @@amatvkhmer Australian

  • @whodearmedearnodear
    @whodearmedearnodear Жыл бұрын

    Love My Way, huge part of my philosophical journey into dulthood. . Claudia is a wonderfully warm and gifted woman...Relieved 😄

  • @JulieLAgresta
    @JulieLAgresta Жыл бұрын

    I've Loved Claudia & her talent since the first day I saw her on screen. Anything she's in I will always watch & Love. ❤❤❤

  • @melanieruawai3363
    @melanieruawai3363 Жыл бұрын

    I used to live in Australia and I first recall seeing Claudia on The Heartbreak Kid. Things might not have been comfortable for her in terms of adapting to a Hollywood lifestyle, as she said. However, she is a far better actress than some of her other, more celebrated compatriots I reckon.

  • @choms43
    @choms435 ай бұрын

    She is such an authentic ,down to earth and well grounded individual. Her children have a wonderful role model to look up to.

  • @loulouedmo
    @loulouedmo Жыл бұрын

    She is stellar isn’t she. I’ve loved her work forever. Look how gorgeous and natural this woman is!!!

  • @user-yr6wk6us5t
    @user-yr6wk6us5t Жыл бұрын

    OMG I love Claudia Karvan for decades now...

  • @jodieblythe8207
    @jodieblythe8207 Жыл бұрын

    God i love Claudia since i was about 12/13 years old. She is truly one of Australia's greatest actors and i must admit when she left secret life of us the show went down hill as her presence was very much missed. She is such a down to earth and wonderful person ❤

  • @jmbrinck
    @jmbrinck10 ай бұрын

    Claudia Karvan had me at High Tide. Her performance was authentic, soulful and thoroughly charming. And her chemistry with Judy Davis must have made gifted director Gillian Anderson do a happy dance. This post was a delight to find. Thank you.

  • @Littlemouse884
    @Littlemouse884 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing woman she comes across as really real and authentic. And I absolutely loved The Secret Life of Us !. Twas such a great series

  • @rkomgm3932
    @rkomgm3932 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve met her twice ..couldn’t be nicer ! Lovely lovely person!

  • @brettgrady1921
    @brettgrady1921 Жыл бұрын

    Love it. Great Australian!

  • @GemmaaKate
    @GemmaaKate Жыл бұрын

    Love love love Claudia! Love everything she's done. She's just so beautiful

  • @newmanamuki613
    @newmanamuki61316 күн бұрын

    Hi Claudia, Thank you for promoting PNG Bilum in your story , the Bilum matches your style!💙

  • @Hito856
    @Hito856 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing soul, timeless beauty. Could you imagine her and Justine Clarke as house mates!!

  • @cvarikos
    @cvarikos Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed the reality and the humility shown here which you wouldn't get in a couple of years watching any of the pay TV channels.

  • @sallyburke3266
    @sallyburke3266 Жыл бұрын

    Claudia, I'm a huge fan 😘 love watching you acting 🤩 can't wait to see what's ahead 👍

  • @Karenanneseven
    @Karenanneseven7 ай бұрын

    I so enjoyed this. Thank you Claudia….what a woman! 🌹

  • @jodeofoz
    @jodeofoz2 ай бұрын

    Loved this.

  • @kathleen7849
    @kathleen7849 Жыл бұрын

    What an incredible woman.

  • @paulherbert8809
    @paulherbert8809 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant actress “Love My Way” made me sit up and think who is this Claudia Karvan woman! One of my favourite Aussie series Claudia’s performance was outstanding!

  • @748xxjxxexx9
    @748xxjxxexx98 ай бұрын

    Claudia is such an inspiration to me. What an amazing human

  • @kellyelrington5663
    @kellyelrington56634 ай бұрын

    Proof you never know what goes on in other peoples lives, no matter how "famous" & "happy" they appear. Claudia is a bloody good egg.

  • @alicewatt416
    @alicewatt4167 ай бұрын

    This was a truley inspirational watch

  • @nineteen67
    @nineteen67 Жыл бұрын

    An inspiring human being. I wish she had been asked about Spirited - such a great show.

  • @opalemel
    @opalemel7 ай бұрын

    A woman with a lot of integrity and inner strength

  • @ray.shoesmith
    @ray.shoesmith Жыл бұрын

    My biggest teenage crush, and she's still as beautiful as she was 30 years ago

  • @748xxjxxexx9

    @748xxjxxexx9

    8 ай бұрын

    Sure doesn't age!! Remarkable

  • @kathykishere3534
    @kathykishere3534 Жыл бұрын

    She’s an inspiration 😍

  • @angie2088
    @angie20884 ай бұрын

    Love this women!

  • @GruenerGummistiefel
    @GruenerGummistiefel6 ай бұрын

    Wow what an amazing lady I did not know her . Strange Hollywood movies dominated Europe for long time. would love to watch some of her films and productions.

  • @hayleybenn846
    @hayleybenn846 Жыл бұрын

    I love her❤❤

  • @Lola-mt1ne
    @Lola-mt1ne Жыл бұрын

    Love everything I've seen involving her.

  • @arihiahenry5250
    @arihiahenry5250 Жыл бұрын

    A v interesting lady

  • @ritaaghajani7479
    @ritaaghajani7479 Жыл бұрын

    Really good actress

  • @haydencooper_
    @haydencooper_Ай бұрын

    Love Claudia, shes ageless too 😍

  • @carolynparker7364
    @carolynparker7364 Жыл бұрын

    I ♥ Bump

  • @annettewebster9678
    @annettewebster9678 Жыл бұрын

    Go Aussie ❤

  • @nondo2.045
    @nondo2.0456 ай бұрын

    She's a brilliant actor.

  • @challanger275
    @challanger275 Жыл бұрын

    She is lovely

  • @miketran4289
    @miketran4289 Жыл бұрын

    I've always had a crush on her since the early 90's when I first saw her in that Erotic Tales episode before she made it huge.

  • @AG-su4ij
    @AG-su4ij Жыл бұрын

  • @expatAussietez
    @expatAussietez Жыл бұрын

    Such a huge crush on her when I saw the Big Steal in my teenage years. ❤

  • @96libertytt

    @96libertytt

    Жыл бұрын

    Mate. Same. I was 17 in 1990 when that came out. :-)

  • @barrythomas6429
    @barrythomas64296 ай бұрын

    I still have my pirated copy of High Tide with Claudia and Judy Davis on the Cover.

  • @jodieluvera430
    @jodieluvera4307 ай бұрын

    A great Gal!

  • @bettyboop7426
    @bettyboop7426Ай бұрын

    Rupert Karvan,whilst getting help with assistance of his sister, unfortunately his boarding house is not what it seems. Many owners behave like they care for the mentally challenged, however it is more of a case of taking advantage of NDIS to boost their profits.Rupert is so sweet but has expressed he wants more from his life as he knows the boarding house does not meet his desire to improve and he has zero friends there,spends most of his time alone and expressed his desire to write/speak better and to find ways to no longer talk to himself He is very proud of his sister and he is a people pleaser. He loves music and for now could do with tv or music in his room. Without change though he sees no future for himself.He really wants to engage with people, however not in that environment and am angered by people taking advantage for pure profit and pretending to care and he would enjoy having ability to talk clearly with his mum and Arthur in Bali. I do worry for him as he deserves so much better

  • @Fiawordweaver
    @Fiawordweaver4 ай бұрын

    🎉🎉🎉

  • @alansimmonds9030
    @alansimmonds9030 Жыл бұрын

    It's hard not to like her.

  • @amatvkhmer
    @amatvkhmer Жыл бұрын

    Actor Claudia Karvan, what nationality is he?

  • @samanthaford272
    @samanthaford2723 ай бұрын

    Never heard of her or seen any of her work.

  • @peggygray587
    @peggygray587 Жыл бұрын

    I was the oldest of 6 children

  • @peterantaki6747
    @peterantaki6747 Жыл бұрын

    I normally like this program. But I have a problem with glorifying mediocrity.

  • @kwoylee5617

    @kwoylee5617

    Жыл бұрын

    What was the point of this comment? Have a think about the needless hate you're putting out into the world, mate.

  • @whodearmedearnodear

    @whodearmedearnodear

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't know why I should feel so strongly about your remark but I do. Claudia is being honoured for her service and considerable contribution to the dramatic arts, over a period of 4 decades. Apart from her public love, she has considerable admiration and respect from her contemporaries. Its years since I lived in Oz, yet Love My Way had a profound impact on me. So, you are entitled to your opinion , as we all are, yet for some, reason, the under current of your comment seems rather bitter..hmm just an observation.

  • @20bluelilies

    @20bluelilies

    Жыл бұрын

    What would you rather have glorified? To think that there is anything more desirable than an ordinary, caring life is a modern day sickness of the spirit.

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