Heading to Hollywood! Kyly Clarke makes shock career change as she sets her sights on international fame
Kyly Clarke is turning the page on a new chapter – and it's taking her straight back to the beginning.
The former TV host, model and businesswoman is making a surprise return to acting, decades after landing her first commercial role as a child.
Now 43, the mum-of-one is diving head-first into the world of film and television, embracing what she calls her 'Kyly 2.50' era – a nod to her reinvention and growth.
'I started acting at a very young age,' Kyly told the Sunday Telegraph this week.
After years spent building businesses and raising her daughter Kelsey Lee, 10, whom she shares with ex-husband Michael Clarke, the Sydney-based star has joined leading agency Chic Talent Management.
From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop.
Her passion for storytelling is what's pulling her back to the screen, with Kyly open to a wide range of roles across local and international productions.
'Funnily enough I was one of the casting director's "options" for the reporter role in the feature film I Know What You Did Last Summer,' she shared.
'I would love to work on both Australian and international productions. I would love to appear in a feature film' Kyly continued.
'It would be great to work on the set of NCIS: Sydney. Or even those Christmas movies which come out of Canada. I am leaving the door completely wide open to all opportunities.'
Kyly said the past few years were about putting her daughter first, but she now feels the timing is right to focus on her own creative path again.
'I really think over the last five years, I've put Kelsey Lee first,' she said.
Kyly previously explored a career in dance and modelling and has also recently worked in interior design and property development.
But she stumbled across her love of art when she struggled to find a piece for her bedroom and is now trying to live out her childhood dreams of being an artist.
Kyly has been pursuing her passion for art in recent years and has revealed how her new career has helped to 'heal' her.
She gave an insight into the emotional process of creating her artwork after being selected to show her work at the The Other Art Fair last year.
'It was a really beautiful healing process,' Clarke told the Daily Telegraph.
'I was finding me through that process and starting to understand and realise what it was I wanted in my life.'
Kyly, who is the ex-wife of cricketer Michael Clarke, told how art helps her to 'shut out' the outside world and give her full focus to what she is working on.
'That is when a hobby like this, that can become a part of your career and your life, is really exciting because I guess it shuts out the outside world for those moments that you're creating and that is really special,' she added.
Kyly admitted her work getting selected for The Other Art Fair, which runs at the White Bay Cruise Terminal, was huge validation for her as an industry rookie.
'I know I still have so much to learn, so many pieces that I want to create, and I will take time to perfect that and I am OK with that,' Kyly said.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Bill Murray, 74, admits fame 'makes you do a lot of stupid things' as he candidly reflects on his 50 years of acting in new interview
Bill Murray has admitted fame can 'make you do a lot of stupid things'. The two-time Golden Globe winner and Oscar-nominee, 74, opened up about his approach to fame when he was younger, admitting he 'lost control for a year or two'. The Lost In Translation actor - who shot to stardom in the 1970s - said while chatting to The Times: 'You have to have an ego to work with. You need it to get the work done. 'It's not important to try to change your ego, or to keep it in check, or dial it down. What's important is to watch it.' The star continued: 'Your first brush with fame — it's not like it got any bigger but you lose control for a year or two. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Bill Murray, 74, admitted fame 'make you do a lot of stupid things' as he candidly looked back at his 50 years of acting career in a new interview (pictured in Cannes last month) 'You make a lot of mistakes, you do a lot of stupid things and you allow people to fluff you up.' His insightful interview comes after Bill opened up about the shocking sexual misconduct allegation that doomed his film Being Mortal from being released in 2022 and forever altered his public reputation. In an interview with the New York Times over the weekend, the actor admitted that the incident still haunts him to this day — even as he remained defiant about the investigation's outcome, which he said was not 'justice.' When asked if he thought about the incident while playing a man accused of inappropriate conduct in his new film The Friend, he replied, 'I don't go too many days or weeks without thinking of what happened in Being Mortal.' Bill was again swept up in controversy as he promoted the new film when he grabbed his co-star Naomi Watts and kissed her unprompted while both appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. In the new interview, he shared his recollection of the circumstances leading up to the complaint about his behavior on Being Mortal, which was to be the directorial debut of its star, Aziz Ansari, before it was shelved. The Kingpin star noted that the film was shot at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, and the cast and crew were 'all wearing masks and we were all stranded in this one room listening to this crazy scene.' Before recounting his alleged behavior, he prefaced it by saying, 'I dunno what prompted me to do it. It's something that I had done to someone else before, and I thought it was funny, and every time it happened, it was funny.' It comes after Bill opened up about the shocking sexual misconduct allegation that doomed his film Being Mortal from being released in 2022 and forever altered his public reputation (pictured in February in NYC) Bill explained that, while wearing a mask, he gave the unnamed female crew member — who was also masked — a kiss. 'It wasn't like I touched her, but it was just, I gave her a kiss through a mask.' He added, 'And she wasn't a stranger,' and he said the two were having lunch multiple times a week before the incident. Bill, who described feeling 'barbecued' in the aftermath of the complaint against him, described interventions by HR and subsequent arbitration that he felt were prejudiced against him. 'It turned out there were pre-existing conditions and all this kind of stuff,' he said. 'I'm like, what? How was anyone supposed to know anything like that? There was no conversation, there was nothing. There was no peacemaking, nothing. 'It went to this lunatic arbitration, which, if anyone ever suggests you go to arbitration: Don't do it. Never ever do it. Because you think it's justice, and it isn't,' he continued. The Riff Raff legend lambasted Disney's HR department as being 'more strident than some other countries',' and he called the decision not to complete the film a 'great disappointment. Bill reportedly paid a $100,000 settlement to the woman in 2022 at the conclusion of the investigation.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Mariah Carey displays her jaw-dropping curves in a figure-hugging white crochet dress as she leaves her hotel in London
Mariah Carey turned heads as she showed off her toned curves in a figure-hugging dress while departing her hotel in London on Saturday. The music legend, 56, looked jaw-dropping in the white crochet number which perfectly enhanced her ample cleavage. The Obsessed With Me hitmaker looked radiant as she made a quick stop to greet dedicated fans and onlookers on her way out. The Songbird Supreme completed her classy look with a pair of nude Louis Vuitton platform wedges. Mariah added oversized dark shades and accessorised with a butterfly ring - a nod to her long-time symbol of personal freedom and transformation. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Her outing in London comes after Mariah announced she is returning to Australia this year to headline Fridayz Live, marking her first tour Down Under in over a decade. Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed that the pop star will play shows in Sydney and Melbourne later this year. And this October, Fridayz Live hits the road for a massive Australian tour after a year off, bringing a string of major artists to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. Five-time Grammy winner Mariah, who was recently on tour in Asia for the 20th anniversary of her album The Emancipation of Mimi, will perform alongside US rapper Wiz Khalifa and Pitbull. 'I missed you terribly, certainly the fans and the people, the beautiful land and the animals, you know, it's Australia, c'mon!' she said. Mariah is bringing her dazzling glamour and a setlist stacked with chart-topping tracks to Fridayz Live including Fantasy, Always Be My Baby and We Belong Together. The pop favourite is also set to bring her Celebration of Mimi tour, commemorating the 20th anniversary of her acclaimed 2005 album The Emancipation of Mimi, to international audiences, with Australian dates expected to be announced soon. 'Mariah has been eager to reconnect with her Australian fans,' an entertainment promoter told Daily Mail Australia. 'The Celebration of Mimi tour is the perfect opportunity to do so, and plans are underway to include Australia in the tour itinerary later this year.' Mariah recently teased fans with an Instagram video featuring an Australian flag and kangaroos marked on a calendar, hinting at upcoming tour dates in the country. This follows the cancellation of her planned 2018 Australian tour due to a 'scheduling conflict'. While official dates and venues are yet to be confirmed, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for announcements. Tickets are expected to sell quickly once released, given the singer's enduring popularity and the anticipation surrounding her return to Australian stages.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Gino D'Acampo set for TV comeback after ITV AXED him over multiple allegations of 'sexually inappropriate and intimidating behaviour'
Gino D'Acampo is making his TV comeback with a brand new series, just months after being dropped by ITV. The Italian celebrity chef, 48, had kept a low profile since February, when he was removed from ITV programming following multiple allegations of sexually inappropriate and intimidating behaviour spanning 12 years - claims he has denied. Now, Gino is set to return to screens in An Italian In Malta, a new travelogue exploring the Mediterranean island. The show is set to air in September. He told The Mirror: 'The idea is to show everyone all over the world a bit about the country - I want to find the perfect restaurant, the perfect recipe, the perfect spot, I will speak to the local people, what they cook and how they cooked 200 years ago.' In addition to his new series, the TV chef revealed he's also working on an acting project in Ireland. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Italian celebrity chef, 48, had kept a low profile since February, when he was removed from ITV programming following multiple allegations of sexually inappropriate and intimidating behaviour spanning 12 years - claims he has denied (pictured 2023) He explained: 'I am playing a part in a series, my part is this Italian-American mechanic that is always in trouble with the police or always in trouble with the law and then he became a mechanic and he's helping the main character in the show. He jokingly added: 'This is acting now, I'm not becoming a real mechanic, I'm useless at stuff like that.' MailOnline has contacted his representative for comment. His return to TV comes after MailOnline revealed dozens of people have described his alleged conduct over the past 12 years as 'distressing,' 'unacceptable,' and even 'horrendous.' According to ITV news, at least one production company was aware of repeated complaints from staff members about D'Acampo's behaviour - yet continued to work with him on further TV projects. One woman, given the pseudonym Hannah, described a disturbing moment during a magazine shoot in 2011. She claims that, in front of an entire crew, Gino made an explicit sexual comment, telling her he would 'like to turn me over and f*** me up the a*** against the kitchen counter,' leaving her humiliated. 'I remember a ripple of laughter,' she recalled, while others 'looked nervously into their cups of tea.' Hannah said the incident left her feeling 'horror' and 'shock' but admitted she was not surprised no one intervened. Gino has firmly denied all allegations, calling them 'deeply upsetting.' His legal team said: 'This allegation from almost 15 years ago has never, until now via a media request, been raised or put to Mr D'Acampo. He does not recall it, nor accept that it happened.' Another woman, given the pseudonym Natalie, recounted an unsettling experience while briefing Gino for a location shoot. 'He opened the door in his boxer shorts, nothing else,' she claimed. 'Then he jumped on the bed, put his leg up and made a crude reference to his private parts, joking about their size.' Natalie described feeling 'disgusted' and accused the TV chef of using his position to behave inappropriately. Gino's legal team strongly refuted this version of events, stating: 'To his knowledge, no such allegations have been made against him in relation to 'Gino's Italian Express'. 'This is the first time - six years later - that he has been informed of these alleged incidents, which he categorically denies.' In yet another claim, a former colleague alleged that in 2019, Gino aggressively confronted a young crew member over an ice cream. He told The Mirror: 'The idea is to show everyone all over the world a bit about the country - I want to find the perfect restaurant, the perfect recipe, the perfect spot, I will speak to the local people, what they cook and how they cooked 200 years ago' (pictured 2018) 'I was present when Gino said to the runner, "If you don't get me a Cornetto, I will f*** your girlfriend," the woman told ITV News. Another crew member who witnessed the incident said the remark had 'stuck in my head for years.' 'He was using his power to bully and intimidate us,' she said. 'For what? A cookery programme.' Gino's representatives responded, saying he was 'mortified' by the accusation and 'does not recall this incident at all.' A separate claim relates to the filming of Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip in 2018. A woman, referred to as Lena, recalled: 'Without saying hello or good morning, he just loudly announced he felt like f****** that morning.' Another crew member claimed Gino made a crude comment about a female colleague's chest, allegedly saying: 'Shouldn't we be talking about her t**? They're perfect, like a mouthful.' In February it emerged that Objective Media Group, the production company behind Gordon, Gino and Fred, was aware of complaints about Gino as early as 2018. One woman who worked on Gino's Italian Express told ITV News: 'His 'cheeky chappy' persona allows him to hide in plain sight. If I see him on TV, I have to leave the room.' Gino, who has built a multi-million-pound career on his larger-than-life personality, has denied all allegations against him. His legal team said: 'No-one has ever made these complaints directly to Mr D'Acampo. He does not recall making these comments, nor does he accept that they were made.' ITV News has seen emails from December 2024 confirming concerns were raised with Objective Media Group over Gino's behaviour. In response, the company admitted that he was 'spoken to' about his off-screen conduct and 'bespoke training' was provided. A separate statement from ITV stressed: 'We can categorically confirm that this kind of behaviour is not tolerated by ITV.' Responding to the allegations, in a statement to ITV News, Gino said: 'I have been told by ITN news that allegations have been made about me acting inappropriately, some dating back over ten years ago. 'I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied. I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me. 'Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately. 'I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting.'
