Clare Danes
Homeland's Carrie Mathison, My So-Called Life
Clare Danes (born April 12, 1979) is an acclaimed American actress who rose to prominence in the 1990s with her role as Angela Chase in the cult classic television series 'My So-Called Life'. Her career spans both film and television, with notable roles in movies such as 'The Hours' (2002) and 'Terminator Genisys' (2015). However, she is perhaps best known for her Emmy-winning performance as Carrie Mathison in the Showtime series 'Homeland' (2011-2020), which showcased her range in portraying a complex CIA officer struggling with bipolar disorder. Danes has received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award. Beyond acting, she is known for her humanitarian work and has been an advocate for various charitable causes. Her performances are characterized by emotional depth and authenticity, earning her recognition as one of her generation's finest dramatic actresses.
Clare Crawley
The Bachelorette lead, Bachelor franchise star
Clare Balding
Olympic broadcaster, sports presenter, equestrian athlete
Clare Short
Labour MP, International Development Secretary, human rights advocate
Clare of Assisi
Founder of Poor Clares order, saint, contemplative mystic
Entertainment
American
1979
Thinking about the name
Clare
Latin origin
“The simple, direct form of Clara, Clare derives from the Latin Clarus, meaning 'clear' or 'bright.' Shorter and more streamlined than Clara, Clare feels modern and efficient while retaining classic European elegance. The name has strong literary and historical associations, including the medieval saint Clare of Assisi, and works equally well across age groups.”