Maude Garrett facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maude Garrett
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Garrett holding an Xbox Controller
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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Relatives | Peter Garrett |
Maude Garrett is a super cool TV and radio star from Australia! She now lives and works in Los Angeles, USA. You might see her on The Project as their entertainment reporter, talking live from Los Angeles. Maude is famous for her work with many big companies like BBC America, Nickelodeon, Red Bull, and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Maude's Early Life
Maude Garrett was born in a city called Darwin, Northern Territory and grew up in Brisbane, both in Australia. Fun fact: her uncle is Peter Garrett, who was the lead singer of the famous band Midnight Oil and later became a politician!
Maude's Career Journey
Maude started her career as a co-host on Nickelodeon Australia. She presented a popular kids' show called Sarvo. She also hosted the fun reality show Camp Orange four times!
Later, Maude joined the radio station 2Day FM. She shared the latest celebrity news on a segment called The Dirt. From 2011, she co-hosted a national nightly show called The Hot30 Countdown with Matty and Maude. She also co-hosted a video game TV show called Save Point on One, where they talked about new game releases and gaming news.
In 2012, Maude started her own online platform called Geek Bomb. It was all about "geek culture," which means things like video games, movies, comics, and tech. She interviewed many famous people there, including Keanu Reeves, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jim Carrey. In 2022, Geek Bomb changed its name to Maude's Book Club.
In 2013, Maude moved to Los Angeles. There, she hosted a radio show called The Hot Hits Live from LA. She also hosted YouTube news channels SourceFed and SourceFed Nerd for about 15 months.
More recently, in 2019, Maude became a host for the Half Hour Happy Hour podcast. In 2020, she hosted the Watch List show for Rotten Tomatoes on Quibi. In 2023, her company fully changed its focus to her new show, Maude's Book Club.
TV Appearances and Fun Roles
Maude has been a special guest or panelist at big events like New York Comic Con and Los Angeles Comic Con. These are huge conventions where fans celebrate comics, movies, and pop culture!
She was also a contestant on Syfy's show The Great Debate. In 2019, she joined the cast of Galaxy of Crime on Gegghead, playing a character named Elloway alongside actor Freddie Prinze Jr..
Maude has appeared on Australian TV shows too. She was a guest on Can of Worms and a special sci-fi episode of Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation. For that show, she even dressed up as a Na'vi from the movie Avatar! She was also a judge and co-host for the Orange Carpet at the Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards multiple times.
Covering Big Events
Maude has worked on many exciting red carpet events and movie press conferences. She has covered events like the BAFTA Awards and talked about big movies such as:
Awards and Nominations
In 2007, Maude accepted awards for Camp Orange: The Mystery of Spaghetti Creek and the Nickelodeon Australian Kids Choice Awards 07. These were for Most Outstanding Children's Program and Most Outstanding Event at the ASTRA Awards. She was also nominated for Favourite Female Personality at the 2009 ASTRA Awards. In 2021, her work on "The Watchlist" was even considered for a Prime Time Emmy award!
Working with Cool Brands
Maude has partnered with many well-known brands. She has worked with companies like Nike, Xbox, Red Bull, Samsung, Nintendo, and EA Sports. These partnerships often involve her promoting their products or services.
Images for kids
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Maude Garrett in a WHUT Neon Dream Hoodie Dress (2018)
