Tina Arena has spoken for the first time since her ex-husband Ralph Carr was convicted of rape.

The 58-year-old Australian pop icon addressed the conviction at the world premiere of her documentary Tina Arena: Unravel Me on Wednesday night, saying she believed in karma.

“You reap what you sow, so now he’s reaping what he sowed,” Arena said during an on-stage Q&A following the screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival, as she addressed the “elephant in the room”.

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“I believe that justice has been done, and the right thing has happened.”

Carr, a 66-year-old high-profile talent manager, was convicted in July of one count of sexual assault and two counts of rape over an attack on a younger woman at his Melbourne home in the early hours of March 24, 2023.

His identity remained suppressed until last week, when a judge lifted the suppression order.

Arena said she did not know the victim but praised her courage in coming forward.

“I don’t know her name, I have never met her [but] my heart goes out to her, to her mum, her family for having unbelievable courage to come forward in unbelievably complicated circumstances,” Arena said.

“So first and foremost, a big thank you to you, whoever you are darling, wherever you are, a big thank you, not only from me but a big thank you from a lot of people.”

Ralph Carr leaves the County Court of Victoria last month. Credit: Jay Kogler/AAP

Arena and Carr were married from 1995 to 1999 but no longer speak.

Carr has represented some of the biggest names in Australian music and football, including Ceberano, Wilkins, Vanessa Amorosi and former wife Tina Arena, who married Carr while signed with him, before separating in the early 2000s.

His company claims to be “one of the most successful and respectful artist management companies in Australian history”.

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.

In an emergency, call 000.

Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men’s Referral Service, 1300 766 491