It was the popular television drama that ran for five years from 2001.
With Logie winner Samuel Johnson as the lead, the program followed the lives of a group of friends living in a block of flats in Melbourne’s St Kilda.
Not only did it make Samuel, now 39, a household name, it also introduced the faces of veteran actors Joel Edgerton and Claudia Karvan.
But following the show’s axing after the fourth season, what happened to cast members Sibylla Budd, Spencer McLaren and Dan Spielman?
Depression, unemployment, divorce with an Orange Is The New Black star and a same-sex union’: What happened to the cast of TV drama The Secret Life of Us?
Samuel Johnson
Lead: Samuel Johnson found his big break in acting, landing the lead role of scruffy, womanising writer Evan Wylde, in The Secret Life of Us. Following on, the Victorian-based star had a series of smaller roles as well as appearing on documentaries and talk shows
Samuel found his big break in acting, landing the lead role of scruffy, womanising writer Evan Wylde, in The Secret Life of Us.
Following on, the Victorian-based star had a series of smaller roles as well as appearing on documentaries and talk shows.
But it wasn’t until his casting of Molly Meldrum in the mini-series Molly that put Samuel back into the spotlight.
His portrayal of the veteran music critic was recognised in the industry, being awarded the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Television in 2017.
Tragedy: Samuel has also been plagued by heartache with his girlfriend Lainie Woodlands taking her life in February 2006, causing him to fall into a depression and seek counselling. And it was only last month that sister Connie passed away after battling breast cancer
Samuel has also been plagued by heartache with his girlfriend Lainie Woodlands taking her life in February 2006, causing him to fall into a depression and seek counselling.
And it was only last month that sister Connie passed away after battling breast cancer.
The sad news has seen Samuel take on television appearances in recent months to raise money for cancer support.
Using his profile for good: However his acclaim and career comeback thanks to a Logie win for the Molly Meldrum mini-series, enabled Samuel to raise much needed funds for cancer support
Sibylla Budd
Career highlights: Sibylla Budd, 39, starred as Gabrielle Kovich in The Secret Life of Us until late 2003, a year before it was axed. She went on to star in a number of theatre roles and landed a part in television drama series Winners and Losers
Sibylla, 39, starred as Gabrielle Kovich in The Secret Life of Us until late 2003, a year before it was axed.
The personality went on to star in a number of theatre roles and landed a part in television drama series Winners and Losers, as well as one episode in both Redfern Now and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.
However her departure from The Secret Life of Us found Sibylla facing sporadic periods of unemployment.
Challenging times: However her departure from The Secret Life of Us found Sibylla facing sporadic periods of unemployment. She told the Sydney Morning Herald in 2013: ‘Everything flowed really organically for the first, I guess, three or four years. And then it was a bit of rude shock when it all stopped’
She told the Sydney Morning Herald in 2013: ‘Everything flowed really organically for the first, I guess, three or four years. And then it was a bit of rude shock when it all stopped.’
‘I didn’t get complacent, but you forget what it’s like to be on the other side as an actor. Which is, “Oh my gosh, where is the next job going to come from?”‘
Sibylla lives with her filmmaker husband Peter Carstairs and their son Albie in Melbourne.
Spencer McLaren
Character: Spencer McLaren, 44, played the role of Richie Blake during the first three seasons of The Secret Life of Us, before landing guest roles on Australian television
Same-sex union: Spencer’s personal life made headlines, having exchanged vows with partner Chris Wright in February 2014 in Melbourne
Spencer, 44, played the role of Richie Blake during the first three seasons of The Secret Life of Us, before landing guest roles on Australian television.
However his personal life has made headlines, having exchanged vows with partner Chris Wright in February 2014 in Melbourne.
The supporter of same-sex marriage said it was ‘beautiful’ to have the support of family and friends on their special day.
Spencer told MailOnline: ‘We had some very wonderful words of support. We put it on our family and friends to protect our union for what it was, a wedding, and stand up for marriage equality.’
Proud moment: The supporter of same-sex marriage said it was ‘beautiful’ to have the support of family and friends on their special day
Spencer told MailOnline: ‘We had some very wonderful words of support. We put it on our family and friends to protect our union for what it was, a wedding, and stand up for marriage equality’
Dan Spielman
He starred as Dr Patrick AKA ‘Tidy’ in The Secret Life of Us, before landing a role in popular Network Ten series Offspring.
And following on, Dan has made a number of appearances in smaller television roles.
However it was his marriage to Orange Is The New Black star Yael Stone that made headlines in recent years.
The couple’s marriage fell apart, divorcing in 2016 after four years.
Romance: Dan Spielman starred as Dr Patrick AKA ‘Tidy’ in The Secret Life of Us, before landing a role in popular Network Ten series Offspring. However it was his marriage to Orange Is The New Black star Yael Stone that made headlines in recent years. The couple’s marriage fell apart, divorcing in 2016 after four years
Joel Edgerton
Joel, 43, has now doubt come a long way since playing Will McGill on The Secret Life of Us.
He became a familiar face in film since 1999, but it wasn’t until his role in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby that made Hollywood take notice.
Household name: Joel Edgerton, 43, has now doubt come a long way since playing Will McGill on The Secret Life of Us
Following on from the acclaimed musical production starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel went on to star in films The Gift and Loving.
However despite his newfound status, Joel is not after the title of ‘movie star’.
The producer told The WILD Magazine back in 2014: ‘Some people are really good at playing the movie star, they are really good at cultivating that mystique, but I’m not really into that.’
Acclaim: He became a familiar face in film since 1999, but it wasn’t until his role in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby that made Hollywood take notice
Claudia Karvan
Familiar face: Claudia Karvan, 45, came to household attention as Dr Alex Christensen. Her career following on from The Secret Life of Us has seen her star in numerous Australian productions including Puberty Blues, The Time of Our Lives and most recently Newton’s Law
Claudia, 45, came to household attention as Dr Alex Christensen.
Her career following on from The Secret Life of Us has seen her star in numerous Australian productions including Puberty Blues, The Time of Our Lives and most recently Newton’s Law.
Claudia is married to Jeremy Sparks, the couple sharing two children together.
Proud mother: Claudia is married to Jeremy Sparks, the couple sharing two children together