Claudia Karvan has confirmed that her romance with Dave Galafassi, the ex-husband of Muriel’s Wedding star Toni Collette, is still going strong.
The Bump star, 53, took to social media last week to document a recent romantic trip to Italy she shared with the 48-year-old musician.
Claudia, who first debuted her relationship with Dave back in December 2023, gushed over her beau in the post, calling him ‘the best travel partner ever’.
A gallery of photos showed the couple hiking around the Dolomite Mountains and sampling the country’s famed dessert treat – gelato.
Claudia also included an image of herself clowning around with her partner, in which she can be seen performing a handstand while Dave held her feet.
Another picture showed the pair posing on a walking trail.
Claudia Karvan has confirmed her romance with Dave Galafassi, the ex-husband of Muriel’s Wedding star Toni Collette, is still going strong. The Bump star, 53, took to social media last week to document a recent romantic trip to Italy she shared with the 48-year-old musician
Claudia, who was first debuted her relationship with Dave back in December 2023, gushed over her beau in the post, calling him ‘the best travel partner ever’
‘Grazie Italy. Thank you gelato, thank you majestic Dolomites,’ she said in the post.
She also weighed in on the war in Gaza in her caption, adding: ‘Thank you Italians for all the Palestinian flags I saw hanging out your windows, (we don’t see this in Sydney).
‘And thanks mostly to Dave for being the best travel partner ever.’
The couple’s followers were quick to comment on the loved-up post.
‘Oh my gawd, so perfect. Your smile(s) say it all,’ commented one, while another added, ‘Could there be a more joyful looking holiday!!’
‘Yay, you both look sooooo happy living that Italia lyf! posted another user.
Dave, who was a drummer in an indie rock band when he met Toni, confirmed his split from the Golden Globe winner in December 2022 when he was pictured passionately kissing Egan at Manly Beach in Sydney.
Daily Mail Australia contacted Toni’s management about the photos, and hours later, she announced the couple had split in a joint statement released on her newly reactivated Instagram account.
Claudia also included an image of herself clowning around with her partner, in which she can be seen performing a handstand while Dave held her feet
‘It is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing,’ the pair wrote.
‘We’re united in our decision and part with continuing respect and care for each other.
‘Our kids are of paramount importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit a different shape. We’re thankful for the space and love you grant us as we evolve and move through this transition peacefully. Big thanks.’
The pair met in 2002 at the launch of David’s band’s debut album Metal Detector in Sydney, and their second encounter came just a few days later at a house party.
They were married with Buddhist rituals on her property at Berry on the NSW south coast, less than a year after they met, in January 2003.
Dave and Claudia made headlines in December 2023 when they were spotted packing on the PDA during a surfing date at Bondi Beach.
Photos showed the pair, both dressed in wetsuits, exchanging kisses in the waves as they floated around on their surfboards.
An onlooker told Woman’s Day magazine they arrived at the beach and left together, adding: ‘They just seemed really happy together and weren’t bothered by anyone seeing them.’
‘Grazie Italy. Thank you gelato, thank you majestic Dolomitis,’ she said in the post
Claudia’s last known romance was with ex-partner Jeremy Sparks, who she dated for 22 years before splitting in 2017.
The former couple co-parent daughter Audrey, 23, and son Albee, 19.
Dave meanwhile shares daughter Sage, 17, and son Arlo, 14, with ex Toni.
Toni and Claudia have plenty in common.
Aside from their strikingly similar looks and their shared hometown of Sydney, the actresses have both enjoyed successful careers in cinema, television and the stage.
Toni is best known for her roles in Muriel’s Wedding, Hereditary, Little Miss Sunshine and About A Boy.
Claudia is meanwhile most recognised for her roles in The Secret Life of Us, Love My Way, Bump and Daybreakers.
Dave, who was a drummer in an indie rock band when he met the About a Boy star, confirmed his split from Golden Globe winner Toni in December 2022 when he was pictured passionately kissing Egan at Manly Beach in Sydney
