Claire Lewis

**Claire Lewis** is a main character in Season 1 of Netflix's *Uncoupled (TV Series)*, and portrayed by Marcia Gay Harden. She is a an Upper East Side socialite in the midst of a bitter divorce from her husband, who becomes an unlikely kindred spirit during Michael’s unexpected breakup.

## Physical appearance

Dresses well and on the surfaces appears well put together.

## Character traits

Michael and Suzanne’s client who is extremely rich and very fussy. She’s getting a divorce after 28 years of marriage and is having some trouble figuring out what’s next. for her. Which leads to cling onto Michael, who knows what being left after being with someone for so long feels like.

## History

In Chapter 1, At Stanley James' dinner party, Stanley seats Michael Lawson next to Claire, a wealthy art collector going through a divorce. She might have a listing that Michael can get his hands on and earn a fat commission and calls him to see the flat. The next morning, Michael goes to Claire’s how but not before getting an eye roll from the lobby man for shouting in the lobby. As it turns out, Claire’s luxurious 5000 sq. ft. apartment is truly gorgeous. Claire eventually explains her circumstance and Michael gradually realizes that it is the same for him as well. She is livid with her ex-husband and thinks she will not find anyone at her age. She shouts profanities and curses as Suzanne walks in, late. The two eventually leave, unsure whether they will get the listing. They are heartbroken when they see Tyler Hawkins going up the list to Claire’s house. He also lets them know she is a friend of his mother’s and that he will get the listing.

In Chapter 2, at a charity event, Michael is forced to confront Tyler. where he again reiterates Michael should stay away from Claire as Tyler is the only one in the running. He is even seated next to Claire at the party. Tyler’s prophecy comes true as Suzanne receives a message from Claire’s assistant that she will not be considering Michael and her for the apartment. Michael, already heartbroken and slightly drunk, follows Claire in a cab to her apartment building. He shouts for her from the back, breaking the “no shouting in the lobby” rule. But Claire asks Freddy the lobby man to calm down. Michael beseeches Claire not to list her apartment with Tyler and explains how he can understand what Claire is going through. such as the sudden disruption in the domestic life by the other partner when there were no indications whatsoever has happened with him as well. Claire is impressed and agrees to wait and consider Michael.

In Chapter 3, a clingy Claire texts Michael throughout the day. Suzanne and Michael then discuss the opening for Claire’s apartment’s listing. Although the commission would be huge on a sale, they will have to spend to attract buyers to the house. Michael is just about to get his lonely, miserable night in the apartment when he gets an emergency text from Claire. She is in disarray, having disheveled her living room with a sledgehammer. The reason is her husband visiting their daughter at her college with his younger girlfriend. Michael stays on to keep company. He suggests that Claire go out more with her friends. His have become the support system that has seen him through the bad phase. Claire then lets Michael know she appreciates his genuine efforts to connect with her and be emotionally present.

In Chapter 4, Stanley arrives up the lift with a new painting that Claire bought from him. Suzanne gets a call from one of the people who visited the open house. He is interested in buying it and the offer is only a smidge off the asking price. She is really excited and feels that they can convince Claire to sell. While waiting for Claire, Michael expresses his concern over the second notice on the liquor bill from Colin’s party. He is a little low on cash but does not want to ask Colin for it. Claire comes in all vexed with shopping bags. She listens to the offer from Suzanne but is instantly dismissive. The conversation goes something like this. Suzanne says something; Claire shoots her down; and then, when Michael rephrases it and suggests the same thing to Claire, she agrees. The argument is that Claire must do more to move on from her past and sell the house that has so many memories of her with her husband. Michael and Suzanne meet up with Claire for the showing but they instead go to Billy Burns’ party. At the aforementioned party, Michael separates from Suzanne and Claire, who are left alone together. This leads the two women to get to know each other better and discover that they’re both jovial people. Suzanne explains how she has never met Kai’s father as she had him after a solo backpacking trip through Europe. Claire finally agrees to sell the house and informs Suzanne that she does not hate her. Her cold personality is natural and not specific.

In Chapter 5, Michael and Suzanne's boss asks them to reduce the escrow for Claire’s apartment or else the commission will be shifted to the next quarter.

In Chapter 6, Michael is still hunting for an apartment for Claire, who insists everything has a price, even if it is not for sale. Suzanne eventually lets Michael know that a client wants to see Jack’s apartment. But, when she tells him that it is Claire, he gets a bit bogged down. He explains that although Claire is nice, she bothers him a bit too much with her incessant texting. Thus, Michael decides to sell the apartment in a way that she wouldn’t be interested in buying it. Suzanne, of course, counters him the next day in front of Claire. But she gets hung up on the fact that the apartment has only two bedrooms. Michael promises he will find her something nearby. Afterwards, a knock on the door leaves Michael even more distressed. When he opens the door, it is Claire who reveals she has bought the penthouse in the building.

In Chapter 7, Suzanne finishes a showing of Jack’s apartment and catches Claire on her way out. The recent divorcée asks her a particular question in the most Claire fashion possible: “Do I seem lesbian to you?” Her answer is no and Claire’s reason for asking is because one of her divorce girlfriends came onto her the other night. They have a delightful conversation about sexual fluidity and its increasing acceptability in society. Claire comes around to ask Suzanne about her plans for the night. She gets particularly interested when Suzanne mentions she is meeting Mia for drinks at Ten West, a high-end and private club very hard to get in. It is because Henry, Claire’s ex-husband tried to get in for years and was rejected. She asks to join in too. But Suzanne seems reluctant. Claire cleverly plays the divorce/mother/healing card to convince her to say yes. At Ten West, Claire meets up with the girls. Trey, a friend of Kai’s, helps them get in. Claire wants Suzanne to take a photo of her so that she can send it to her husband but she quickly shoots her down. The club is an exclusive place and does not allow photography or tagging on social media in any form. Trey’s flirting continues as Claire gets her phone taken away for trying to click a picture. Out of nowhere, Henry, Claire’s husband, walks in with his younger girlfriend. Claire is bitter toward them, even more so when she learns Henry and his girlfriend got in because she is a member of the club. She kisses Suzanne and throws Henry off.

In Chapter 8, Suzanne brings Claire’s commission check for Michael, which is huge to his apartment.

## Appearances

### Season 1 - 6/8

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3
* Chapter 4
* Chapter 6
* Chapter 7