Claire Meade

Claire Meade is a fictional character in the American dramedy series Ugly Betty. She is played by Judith Light. Light's performance as Claire has resulted in a nomination for outstanding guest actress in a Comedy series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards, when Claire was a recurring regular in season one. She was updated to a primary castmember in the second season. Claire's character is equivalent to Margarita Sáenz De Mendoza, Armando's mother, ... more

Claire Meade is a fictional character in the American dramedy series Ugly Betty. She is played by Judith Light. Light's performance as Claire has resulted in a nomination for outstanding guest actress in a Comedy series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards, when Claire was a recurring regular in season one. She was updated to a primary castmember in the second season. Claire's character is equivalent to Margarita Sáenz De Mendoza, Armando's mother, with Armando equalling Daniel. Claire is the late Bradford Meade's ex-wife and the mother of both Daniel and Alexis. In Sofia's Choice, Claire mentioned she and Bradford were married for 38 years (since 1969). Claire is introduced in the episode "The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe", when Daniel visits her at a rehabilitation clinic recovering from alcoholism. She tells Daniel her drinking was a result of the affair her husband had with Fey Sommers. She also tells him she and Fey went to confront Bradford and force him to choose. Soon after,... less