Carpani was born in Sydney on August 24, 1980, and rose to prominence in her native Australia as Jodi Fountain in the beloved drama McLeod’s Daughters, a role she played from 2001 until the series’ conclusion in 2009. She briefly left the show to pursue opportunities in the United States, including a CBS pilot titled Law Dogs alongside Janeane Garofalo, which ultimately was not picked up. She did, however, appear in seven episodes of Cane during its first season, before returning to McLeod’s Daughters for the final episode on January 31, 2009.
Beyond McLeod’s Daughters, Carpani built a diverse career across film and television. She appeared in the film Hating Alison Ashley, with Delta Goodrem, and had appearances on All Saints. Her early education included attendance at The Hills Grammar School, where she and Goodrem were contemporaries. In the United States, Carpani is remembered for a lead role in Lifetime’s Against the Wall, a police drama that showcased her ability to carry a dramatic series.
Her television résumé in the United States extended to a range of credits. She appeared in NCIS: Los Angeles and The Glades, and was part of projects like The Rachels, as well as the serial drama If There Be Thorns. Her career also included roles on Australian and American productions, reflecting a versatility that allowed her to cross between genres and continents. In addition to screen work, Carpani pursued commercial and promotional appearances, including being one of the faces for Telstra’s Next G network in Australia.
Carpani’s personal life included a notable relationship with fellow actor Matt Passmore, a partnership that lasted from 2006 to 2011. Colleagues and fans across Australia and the United States have mourned her loss, emphasizing her warmth on screen and her commitment to her craft. Her passing closes a chapter on a career that bridged Australian television and American television, leaving a body of work that remains familiar to audiences who first met her on McLeod’s Daughters and continued to follow her through a range of US and Australian projects.
As the industry reflects on Carpani’s contributions, observers note the enduring impact of her breakouts in McLeod’s Daughters, the shift toward more complex roles in American television, and the continued demand for her presence on screen. With a private funeral to be held, the family’s statement underscores a personal loss felt by friends, colleagues, and fans who admired her resilience and artistry, both in Australia and abroad. Images from her career—whether from the rural landscapes of McLeod’s Daughters or the contemporary sets of NCIS: Los Angeles and Against the Wall—will continue to illustrate a career defined by versatility, warmth, and a commitment to storytelling that resonated across continents.
