A Romance Scam Landed Grandmother Donna Nelson In A Japanese Prison
"When I heard mum had been arrested I went numb. I couldn’t comprehend how this could have happened. I knew she was either threatened or tricked into doing this."
Money Talks: “My Partner And I Are Buying A Property With My Inheritance”
First comes love, then comes an inheritance, then comes a house...
The Celebrity Set Redefined Coachella Style In 2025
Boho may be back, but not here
“I Was Five-Years-Old When I was Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer. I’m Glad I Was So Young”
"Ovarian cancer can affect anybody with ovaries of any age."
Money Talks: “Why Dating A Cheapskate Was The Best Thing To Happen To My Bank Account”
The couples who save together, stay together...
Home Is Truly Where The Heart Is For Melissa Leong
Step inside her characterful home
Six Lessons We Learnt From International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women's Day marie claire gathered a room of powerhouse women for its annual event.
The Tell Tale Signs Of A Love Addict
Love should be all-consuming – or so countless fairytales tell us. But sometimes that kind of attachment is as destructive as drug addiction
Leo Woodall Wants To Put An End To The Age Gap Stigma
"Two people should always be able to have that connection without judgment"
Money Talks: Should You Pay Your Partner Rent If They Own The Property?
When your lover becomes your landlord
Money Talks: “I Combined My Super With My Boyfriend After 3 Years Of Dating, Here’s Why It Worked”
'Till death do our supers part
Nessa Barrett On Shame, Manifestation and Lana Del Rey
“I carried so much shame around sex. I wanted to break down the walls for women.”
Champion Of The Year Winner: Saya Sakakibara
“I am proud of myself for getting the job done when the pressure was highest”
Designer Of The Year Winner: Liandra Gaykamangu
“If I could have a conversation with 20-year-old me, I would tell myself to be brave.”
Thelma Plum On Fans, Fame And The Magic Of Girlhood
“I don’t think anybody should be touched at their job without permission”
Missy Higgins On Her Defiant Second Act
"At 40, you’re finally becoming more comfortable and giving less shits about what you look like and what other people think of you. You don’t expect to start again."
“Life Is Bigger Than The World You Know” – Lessons From The marie claire Team To Their Younger Selves
" I miss you and I think about you all the time."
Lotte Bowser On Young Widowhood After Losing Her Fiancé At 30
The British author and host of the Lemonade podcast opens up about the reality of grief after losing your person, and what it’s like to start dating again
It Ends With Us: The Changemakers Demanding We All Do Better
With domestic violence declared a national crisis, we ask five experts for their solutions
Author Kathy Lette Asks Human Rights Lawyer Jennifer Robinson What She Would Do As Prime Minister
Jennifer Robinson and Kathy Lette know each other’s deepest secrets. We ask them to share some here.
Is It Ethical To Track Your Mates On The Find My Friends App?
Every step you take, every move you make, I'll be watching you
Three Generations Debate What Appropriate Work Boundaries Actually Look Like
How Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X are navigating 'the right to disconnect.'
Grammy Winner & ‘Yellowstone’ Star On The ‘Coolification’ Of Country Music
"People are falling in love with something I’ve been in love with forever, and you’re like, 'welcome to the party!’"
You Can Now Talk To Your Dead Loved One Via AI
"My mum's AI told me that I don't message her enough"
How AI Is Turning Influencers Into Porn Pushing Pimps
From the street corner to social media. Here's everything you need to know about the dark world of AI Pimps.
Why Are Women Obsessed With Supernatural Sex?
Fairies, Vampires, Witches, Oh My!
Could You Share Your Salary With Your Best Friend?
Redefining the meaning of 'pay pal.'
Are We All Unknowingly Consuming Fetish Content?
Yes, we're talking about those kinky craft videos.
Do You Really Need A Prenup If You’re Not Married?
You don't need a ring to be at risk.
Has Becoming A Bridesmaid Sent You Bankrupt?
Here's how to navigate wedding season in a cost of living crisis.
“Girls Would Wet Themselves And The Staff Would Humiliate Them”: Inside An American ‘Brat Camp’
Paris Hilton is one of the thousands of troubled teens who experienced America's notorious 'brat camps.'
‘Fans Can Expect A Beautiful Train Wreck:’ Lucien Laviscount On Emily In Paris Season 4
The Emily in Paris star dispels some season four rumours.
‘Hacks’ Star Hannah Einbinder On Eating Tom Cruise’s Famous Coconut Cake
The actor and comedian eats her heart out on season 3 of Hacks.
Meet Marie Claire’s 2024 Sustainability Award Winners
The future just got a whole lot greener.
Challengers Star Josh O’Connor On The Crown, Hot Air Balloons And Male Friendships
How The Crown star became the internet's favourite boyfriend.
What Happens When You Trade Your Career For Your Childhood Dream Job? Three Writers Find Out
"I try to extract the mud from my boots and wonder if I’ll ever get the fishy tang off my vintage Saint Laurent waistcoat."
I Was 27 When I Asked My Doctor To Tie My Tubes—Here’s Why
An increasing number of women in their twenties are going under the knife to ensure they stay child-free - permanently.
9 Celebrities Share What They Love About Their Mums
The women who made them.
Morgan Evans On The Power Of Country Music
"I knew things were changing here when I heard Florida Georgia Line playing at Bondi Beach"
The Inspiring New Documentary Every Matildas Fan Needs To Watch
“I didn’t aspire to be a Matilda as I didn’t know that we had a women’s national football team.”
Brandon Flynn Reveals His Toughest Ryan Murphy Scene To Film
"Often these shows are harder to watch than to be inside of"
The 7 Most Anticipated Films Of 2024
Move over Barbenheimer, these hotly-anticipated flicks are set to break the box office.
Natalie Imbruglia’s Reaction To Seeing Prince William Sing ‘Torn’
"William turns his nose up at it, but he secretly loves it. He’s just mad at his dad."
How I Switched Careers At 40, Spurred By An Endometriosis Diagnosis
"I had to put a stop to that narrative for the sake of my mental health."
7 Best-Selling Authors Share The Books That Changed Their Life
“It’s my go-to comfort book. I re-read it at least once a year."
These Are The 7 Most Anticipated TV Shows Of 2024
Here to fill your 'Succession'-size hole left behind in 2023, add these hotly-anticipated tv shows to your watch list
Think Swifties Are Just Screaming Teens? Inside The Real World Of Taylor’s Mighty Fandom
From Beatlemania to Directioners, fan girls have long been dismissed as hysterical and trivial teens. Now, with the Swiftie fandom floating the economy, marie claire explains why female interests are worth their weight in gold.
The Biggest Dating Red Flags, According To Kristin Cavallari
From her first job to her first crush, Cavallari reveals the things that make her.
Your Ultimate Guide To Los Cabo, Mexico
Tucked away on the sparking shores of Mexico, Los Cabos is an old Hollywood-style hangout offering the ultimate in laidback luxury.
Meet MECCA X NGV’s 2023 Women In Design Commission Designer, Bethan Laura Wood
The award-winning artist reveals why colouring outside the lines is the space where limitless possibilities take shape.
Marie Claire’s 2023 Power List: 20 Women Who Have Inspired Us This Year
Put your hands together for the disruptors, game changers and record breakers that rewrote the script for women this year.
‘I Was So Unhappy And So Far From Home’: Inside Australia’s Au Pair Crisis
As child-care costs soar, thousands of households have opened their doors to au pairs. But at what cost?
Why Best-Selling Author, Caitlin Moran Wants To Talk About Men
"The one thing that men haven’t got is feminism. I think that’s what teenage boys are envious of."
If You Loved Watching The Matildas, This Is How You Can Support More Women In Sport
Our women's national teams need your help.
Trent Dalton’s Follow Up To ‘Boy Swallows Universe’ Confronts Australia’s Homeless Crisis
The award-winning author's latest work is 'Lola In The Mirror'.
Stephen Sanchez On Love, Elvis And Performing At Sofia Richie’s Wedding
“Elvis is my personal hero. You can feel some spirits lingering around.”
‘I’ve Always Had Two Jobs’: How Rain Spencer Went From Waitress To TV Star
The 23-year-old 'Summer I Turned Pretty' star gets candid about her rise to fame.
How Kylie Minogue Helped Australian Artist Gretta Ray Find Her Voice
"There’s definitely a narrative out there that you can only find success as a very young female artist."
‘Schitt’s Creek’ Star Annie Murphy Reveals Where Alexis Rose Is Now
The 'Schitt's Creek' alum is making waves.
How Lana Del Rey Helped Madison Beer Rewrite The Narrative Of Female Comparison
"It's hard, being someone like me, who’s been compared to [other artists] my whole career. When a woman references another woman, it's a competition."
‘A Court Of Thorns And Roses’ Author Sarah J Maas: The Books That Changed Her Life
"It left such a deep mark on my soul that I wound up naming my son after its main character."
Lucy Boynton Helping Re-Write History As ‘Marie Antoinette’ In New Show ‘Chevalier’
“Films like this highlight how inaccurate our history books are."
Past, Present And Future Matildas Reveal Their Bumpy Road To Glory
"We’re not at a stage yet where football is a full-time profession for women.”
15-Year-Old Ariana Greenblatt On Landing The Biggest Film Of The Year — A Role In Barbie
"Going to work everyday on the set of Barbie’s dream house was incredible."
The ‘Barbie’ Movie Merch Craze Is Already In Overdrive
It's Barbie's world and we're just living in it.
Tom Cruise Wants You To See The ‘Barbie’ Movie
... and 'Oppenheimer', 'Indiana Jones' and, of course, 'Mission: Impossible'
Enough About Where ‘The Idol’ Went Wrong — Here’s Where The Show Got It Right
There’s a trend right now on the internet where punters love to hate on singers.
‘The Great’ Star Belinda Bromilow Lets Us In On Her Gemini Personalities
"One part of me wants to go to glamorous event. The other part wants to live off-grid."
Maisie Peters On Magic, Music And Her Mentor, Ed Sheeran
"A lot of the songs on this album feel like spells."
A Marie Claire Writer Outsourced Her Entire Life To ChatGPT. This Is How It Went.
Between fake images of the Pope to bogus recordings of Taylor Swift calling her fans “broke bitches”, AI is blurring the line between fact and fiction.
Deepfakes: How AI Porn Is Being Used As A Weapon Against Women
"It’s a shocking violation to have to see yourself in that way.”
Award-Winning Artist, Tom Grennan On Affordable Ticket Prices And Music As Escapism
"I want everybody to be able to afford one of my shows and not have to worry about paying a bill the next day."
Australian Singer, Charley, On Why Music Is Her Source Of Empowerment
"Anything I’m going through, I need to write about it and get it out because I feel like that’s my therapy in a way.”
Chris Messina On Working With His Daughters, Yelling At Matt Damon And His Comfort Movies
“It’s fun to yell at people, especially Matt Damon.”
Ngali Makes History At AAFW As The First Standalone First Nations Runway
"For First Nations fashion, the future is exciting!"
Alix Higgins’ 2024 Resort Show Review
"It is about wanting to shake the world, to feel something deeper."
Titans Actress Teagan Croft On Fashion, Friendship And Finding Her Voice
"You develop such a strong and intense friendship with your co-stars."
Ellie Goulding On Why Her Least Personal Album Is Her Most Empowering
“Sometimes pop music isn't personal and that's okay.”
Peyton List On Finding Her Voice And Why Social Media Makes Her Feel Invisible
“Social media can make you feel like you are a ghost sometimes.”
Four Women Who Gave Up Their Day Jobs Share The Reality Of The Great Resignation
"I wasn't ready to give up my career and I suffered from post-traumatic stress as a result”
Clear Your Calendar! These Unmissable Musical Productions Are Coming To A Theatre Near You
The curtain is calling.
Lara Worthington’s New Era: Family, Fame And A Little Bit Of Mystery
“I try to keep things pretty close to my chest. I think there’s a certain elegance to that.”
Teagan Croft On Playing Young Australian Sailor Jessica Watson, In ‘True Spirit’
"I didn’t get to see my family and friends. I was incredibly lonely.”
Five Female Directed Movies That Were Snubbed By The Oscars
Not a single female director was nominated, proving the Academy is still a big old boys club.
Your Guide To The 2023 Alliance Française French Film Festival
Add these must-see flicks to your schedule.
Léa Seydoux On Fake News, Complex Female Characters And The Importance Of Speaking Out
"People said to me, ‘You should shut up. You shouldn’t tell what really happened on set."
The Best Best Best Of Sydney’s WorldPride Festivities 2023
Add these must-see events to your schedule.
The Ten Wellness Trends You Need To Know In 2023
New year, new mindset.
I Trialled The #FairyCore Trend And Made A Surprising (And Important) Revelation
One writer discovers the spellbinding power of the internet trend.
Madelyn Cline On ‘Knives Out 2’, Returning To ‘Outer Banks’ & Why She’s On MushroomTok
What the 25-year-old Outer Banks star did next.
How Gracie Otto Won Over A Generation And Caught The Eye Of Dolly Parton
"My worry was not with the show, but with how fast the conversation changes."
‘Gossip Girl’s’ Whitney Peak On Navigating Black Trauma & The Pressure Of Remakes
"I find more comfort in television that highlights black joy over the pain and exhaustion the community has faced."
‘Seriously Red’ Star, Krew Boylan On Her Love Affair With Dolly Parton
"It’s a challenge to tell me something I don’t know about Dolly."
How The Porn Industry Got A Rebrand
In an industry synonymous with seedy men and hardcore exploitation, a new generation of women are rewriting their role in the script.
Meet The Bridesmaid-For-Hire Who Owns 125 Bridesmaid Gowns
'27 Dresses' is child's play in comparison.
Why Swedish Artist, Tove Lo Rekindled Her Relationship With Femininity
"I used to move only in circles with only men, and I never actually thought of how that affected me."
Grace Tame On How She Discovered Life’s Purpose Through A Significant Friendship
"It’s in shared moments of joy and understood emotion where you find meaning."