Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 48, 2023 i WHO

Wow! What an honour it is to start the week as the new editor of WHO. I’m truly humbled to be joining the hardworking team here – bringing the best trusted celebrity news to you, our beloved readers, each week. One thing you should know about me is that while I’ll embrace all the glitz and glamour of an awards ceremony as much as the next person, I just love it when celebrities get candid. I mean really candid. Take Elle Macpherson who, in this week’s issue, speaks intimately about why she gave up alcohol for good. She was memorably dubbed ‘The Body’ for her jaw-dropping looks at the height of her fame, so when she tells how the ‘numbing’ effects of booze impacted her in the past, it really makes…

Ina steamy scene that was worthy of making it into an episode of their hit TV series, The White Lotus, co-stars, Meghann Fahy and Leo Woodall all but confirmed their new relationship when they shared a kiss. The sweet moment came as the pair strolled around New York City in the rain on November 21, while sheltering under the same umbrella. Rumours of their budding romance were sparked in September 2022 after Woodall, 27, shared several snaps from behind the scenes while filming in Sicily. “I love you! I love these! I love you!” Fahy commented, to which he replied, “Love you right back.” But despite their declarations on social media, the 33-year-old actress said they were “friends” when asked in an interview in January. After taking the past year…

Say it isn’t so! After more than 50 years together, Daryl Hall and John Oates of pop-rock duo Hall & Oates are headed into a legal battle – on opposite sides of the courtroom. Once assumed to be one of the most solid musical partnerships in show business, the pair are currently embroiled in litigation, with Hall filing a lawsuit and a restraining order against his lifelong band mate to stop him selling his share of their joint venture. Hall, 77, has sued Oates, 75, arguing that his plan to offload his portion of the business to a company that already owns a significant part of their publishing rights violates the terms of a business agreement they had previously forged. The move has allowed a judge to temporarily block the…

DISTANT FROM DAD “As far as Maddox, Pax and Zahara go, the word is that they are totally in support of their mother and Brad doesn’t hear from them these days at all – certainly not the boys,” a source told The Sun. “And it’s been that way for a very long time.” Back in 2017, a recently-single Brad Pitt spoke of his refusal to participate in what he labelled as “vitriolic hatred” when it came to his split with Angelina Jolie. “Fortunately my partner in this agrees,” he told GQ Style at the time. “I see it happen to friends – I see where the one spouse literally can’t tell their own part in it, and it’s still competing with the other in some way and wants to…

Sandra Bullock and Ryan Gosling After co-starring in the 2002 thriller Murder by Numbers, Bullock, 59, and Gosling, 43, looked cosy while posing on the red carpet but played coy with their relationship status. Finally, when asked by Cosmopolitan magazine if they were “just friends”, Bullock came clean. “If you were to add the word ‘just’, it would probably be a bit of a lie,” she answered with a laugh. “So, I’d say we’re friends.” Following their split in 2003, Gosling later reflected that fame was a factor. “When both people are in show business, it’s too much show business,” he told The Times in 2011. “It takes all of the light, so nothing else can grow.” Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston The stars, who are now close friends, are…

With 67 per cent of Australians living in our capital cities, we’re one of the most highly urbanised countries in the world. Considering the day-to-day stresses of urban living – traffic, overcrowding and simply not enough time – a whole lot of us could benefit from the physical and mental advantages provided by gardening. Whether it’s a sprawling vegie patch in the backyard, a flowerbed in a small courtyard, a window box on an apartment balcony or even a community garden space, almost anyone can achieve a gardening glow. “Gardening is a great workout,” says horticulturalist Gisele Zanier. “It not only works all those major muscle groups, it burns calories fast as well. Also, gardening improves the mood almost instantly, so it’s fantastic for the soul.” THE FITNESS FACTOR Forget…

Nothing says party season quite like a pair of killer heels. But when it comes to the right style, height and colour, it can be tricky to find Nyour your perfect pair. Aussie stylist and shoe designer Lana Wilkinson shares her top tips and latest trends to help you along the way. ELEVATE YOUR EVERYDAY “Kitten heels are not only comfortable they’re also incredibly chic. If you’re needing to wear your heels all day, I recommend going for a lower heel that will add a touch of sophistication and take you seamlessly from day to night,” Wilkinson explains. PREP YOUR FEET “I always recommend a toe gel placed under the ball of your foot to add extra support,” advises Wilkinson. “Also, make sure that you’ve worn your shoes in a…

FLOWER POWER Hendrick’s Gin has reached into its limited Cabinet of Curiosity releases to launch Flora Adora, a floral infusion perfect for summer. Inspired by her fascination with bees and flowers, master distiller Lesley Gracie has created a gin that emboldens Hendrick’s signature cucumber and rose combo with a sweet, floral bouquet. Brand ambassador James McRae recommends enjoying it with tonic and a slice of cucumber or using it to create aWildgarden Cup cocktail using fresh mint, cucumber, raspberries and topped with lemon soda.  RRP $86. Available from Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Liquorland and First Choice. DOUBLE DELIGHT Four new flavours have been added to the Fellr family with the launch of the double alcoholic soda range. Green Apple, Lemon Squash, Raspberry and Passionfruit have hit the market as the company…

MOVIE THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES Proof no-one is born evil, this prequel set 64 years prior to Katniss Everdeen’s triumph in The Hunger Games depicts the choices and circumstances that mould Coriolanus Snow’s character. Not always the despicable tyrant portrayed in the original four films by Donald Sutherland, young Coryo (Tom Blyth) uses his wits to get ahead in this action-packed thrill ride. (In cinemas now) MORE INSIDE! STAGE TO SCREEN Musical theatre actress Courtney Monsma stars in Paper Dolls. CHRISTMAS DOWN UNDER Ella Scott Lynch on her very Australian festive film. REVISITING THE PAST What inspires bestselling historical fiction author Tania Blanchard.…

Think of Christmas movies and the mind instantly conjures up classic images of falling snow in some cute little European village, not a sunburnt paddock in the middle Oz where a bushfire is threatening to ruin the celebration. But that is exactly what’s happening in Stan’s Jones Family Christmas. The festive flick sees Ella Scott Lynch portray Christina, a woman who moved to London and brings her family back to the farm where she grew up for the first time in years. “When I read the script, I just fell in love with how quirky, realistic, and dysfunctional this family was,” she tells WHO. “But along with the laughs, there is also plenty of heart.” Did you see any of your family in the Joneses? I have some step-siblings and…

When the Duchess of Sussex was interviewed about her relationship with the Princess of Wales in 2020 by Oprah Winfrey, she told the TV mogul “if you love me, you don’t have to hate her. And if you love her, you don’t need to hate me”. But it seems like not everyone got the memo. Royal biographer Omid Scobie, who has long been labelled as a “Sussex cheerleader” by the British press, has the Princess of Wales firmly in the firing line as he sets about promoting Endgame. The book claims that the future of the royal family is at a “crossroads” and it’s in a fight for its “survival”. “The small achievements that we’ve seen from the Princess of Wales wouldn’t perhaps be noticed if it was from another…

Radio’s hottest duo, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson were opening the bubbly on November 22 after it was announced that they’d signed a record-breaking deal that will see them each pocket $100 million to stay with Australian Radio Network for the next decade. Their hit breakfast show will also be heard live in Melbourne from next year too for the first time. Not everyone was celebrating though, with their territory expansion meaning that Lauren Phillips and her Kiss FM co-host Jase Hawkins are out of their jobs. “Last night, we all received a phone call from management …Mine was during ‘black hawk down hour’ when all the kids are cracking it trying to get to sleep,” Hawkins said on-air on how the news was delivered to them. A teary…

To the world they may be Hollywood stars and a former A-list couple but to Rumer Willis’ 7-month-old daughter Louetta, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore will be known as none other than her loving grandparents. Opening up about motherhood in a recent interview, Rumer, 35, revealed how special it’s been to see her daughter bond with them. “I think inherently, some of the most magical parts of myself are definitely from them,” the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress told People of parents Willis, 68, and Moore, 61. “So I feel like that will be passed down to her. I love watching them with her.” And they aren’t the only ones doting on the little one, with Rumer’s sisters – Tallulah, 29, and Scout, 32, plus Evelyn, 9, and…

CAMERON & BENJI It’s been almost a decade since they first crossed paths in 2014, but despite Hollywood’s track record when it comes to celebrity couples and everlasting love, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden appear more solid than ever. “He’s really taught me to value myself a lot more,” the 51-year-old said of her husband on Michelle Visage’s Rule Breakers podcast last year. “With our marriage, I learned how to really go all in. You know what I mean? … Nothing else comes before this. It’s not hard to do, because it’s the most valuable thing I have.” MAKING IT WORK “Marriage is certainly hard, and it’s a lot of work,”Diaz, who tied the knot with Madden in 2015, has said.“You need somebody who’s willing to do the work with…

“Days like this remind me of being a teen model” Jodi Gordon With her red gown billowing around her as she perches on the top edge of a spiral staircase, Jodi Gordon looks at the camera and breaks into the beaming smile she is famous for as she joins WHO for our exclusive photoshoot and interview to celebrate her return to Ramsay Street. After a quick change into a black broderie dress, she steps outside on the balcony to join the team for the next shot on a very windy spring day. A huge gust almost leads to her very own Marilyn moment, eliciting an infectious fit of giggles from the actress, who radiates joy. “Days like this remind me of being a teen model and doing shoots for Dolly…

MAMA KNOWS BEST “I won’t deny the privilege that I have. Even if it’s just the fact that I have a really great source of information and someone to give me great advice, that alone I feel very fortunate for,”Gerber told Elle earlier this year.“I also have met amazing people through my mum.” Growing up as the lookalike daughter of ’90s supermodel Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber, 22, made her modelling debut in a Versace campaign at 10 years old. At 16, she hit the catwalk running and hasn’t stopped working since. With a packed portfolio of magazine covers and fashion campaigns under her belt, Gerber made her acting debut in the TV series anthology American Horror Stories in 2021 and has now followed up on the big screen with…

Jessica Biel The actress began dating Chris Evans in 2001, and they co-starred in two movies – 2004’s Cellular and 2005’s London – whilst a couple. And by the sound of things, their relationship got pretty serious. “We both want to be married, and we both want to have children,” Biel told Cosmopolitan in 2005, a year before their split in 2006. In January 2007, she was first spotted snowboarding with her now husband, Justin Timberlake. Justin Timberlake Before finding love with Biel, Timberlake had a brief romance with Jenna Dewan, his back-up dancer in 2002. “We dated,” she said in 2017. “Not that long. We were friends. Then we dated.” The pair’s fling happened shortly after the singer’s disastrous split with Britney Spears, though Dewan denies she was Timberlake’s…

Our high school years are often considered the happiest times in our lives, but we often forget they can be fraught with insecurities, petty drama and downright dumb decisions. Thankfully, now that we’re grown-ups, we can move past that, right? Well, maybe. High school reunions have a way of returning us back to our former, awkward selves, which can be especially annoying when you’re trying to show everyone how far you’ve come. However, Zarife Hardy, director of the Australian School of Etiquette says you’re much more likely to have a good experience if you take the focus off yourself. “Look like you are happy to be there, smile, be genuinely interested in whoever you speak with,” she says. “See it as an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and have…

Aimee Bruce Fashion Editor Satin fabrics are a great party option as the material falls beautifully and always looks elegant. To balance out this Zara long sleeve mini dress, I’m opting for chunky heels, top handle bag and some gorgeous gold earrings. Sequin mini skirts are all the rage this festive season, but instead of going head-to-toe in a matching two-piece, I’m wearing mine with a classic white tee. It’s low key but classy, and looks great with coloured heels. Holly Hampton-Thayers Fashion Writer Not all Christmas parties call for a dress, so I’m switching things up with these faux leather pants from H&M. I’ll style this pair with a strapless top and add a classic gold watch to complement the khaki and cream colours. To take a midi dress…

Q: I need some outfit inspiration! What’s the trending colour this season? – Sophie, NSW Aimee: A key colour that’s been popular on international runways, and one that’s slowly making its way into stores now, is a clear, scarlet red. It’s not too dark nor too orange and suits most complexions. Plus, it’s a perfectly timed hue for the festive season too! Q: What neckline should I try for a bigger bust that’s work-party appropriate? – Jacquie, NSW Aimee: Halter styles have a great evening-wear neckline that lends itself to an elegant look. An adjustable style means you can alter as you need and the high coverage means you won’t feel exposed. Q: I’m not overly into dresses. What can I wear to my friend’s Christmas party instead? – Mel,…

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ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Manifesting is about keeping your plans in incubation until they eventuate. You may now have a fresh burst of energy and enthusiasm. When that happens, you can tend to rush into action. A warning: whatever you’re really excited about or inspired by, keep it close to your chest. Not everyone needs to know your exciting plans! CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 Your sentimental nature can trip you up from time to time. The recent Full Moon may have prompted new inklings and insights into issues that have been on your mind. Family and those you love always mean so much to you. Sometimes though, you’ve got to know when to say enough. Saying no to a loved one is necessary this week. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT. 22 What…

FROM STAGE TO SCREEN Monsma’s impressive musical theatre résumé ranges from productions such as Six the Musical and Mamma Mia! But after starring in Paper Dolls (left), the actress is keen to pursue more roles “specifically on screen”. She’s become a veritable force in the world of theatre with her roles in the Aussie rendition of Disney’s Frozen the Musical and the 20th anniversary production of the hit Broadway musical, Wicked, and Courtney Monsma hasn’t strayed far from the stage when it comes to her latest gig – starring as aspiring singer, Lillian, in the new series Paper Dolls. “Having the opportunity to do both is a dream come true and thankfully, my theatre work really helped my process in Paper Dolls,”she tells WHO. With her feet firmly in the…

CAUGHT UP by Liz Tomforde This one will have you hooked from start to finish because of its two lead characters – Kai, a single dad and major league baseball player, and Miller, a “too wild, too young” high-end pastry chef and sometimes nanny for Kai’s child. Could Miller be Kai’s forever person? THRILLER DEADLY GAME by Michael Caine DCI Harry Taylor has no respect for red tape or political reputations – but he’s great at catching criminals, as beloved British actor-turnednovelist, Michael Caine, so grippingly details in his new tome. Deadly Game is a fastpaced international thriller. FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE by Karly Lane Fifty-year-old Jenny Hayward thought she was done with men and relationships. But her three adult daughters still believe their scorned mum can find her…

What was the last meal you cooked? I think it was lamb backstrap in 2021. I don’t cook much [laughs]. Last thing you learned about yourself? I take myself far too seriously. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I don’t think I’d be where I am without taking things seriously, but I can afford to soften around the edges even more. Last time you danced in public? Probably yesterday! I dance in public constantly, almost always embarrassing the people around me. What was the last gift you got? My cousin Sarah designs for Peter Alexander and she recently sent me a Moulin Rouge kimono. It’s gorgeous. What was your last TV obsession? Only Murders in the Building! Steve Martin and Martin Short give masterclasses in comedy. It has the perfect…

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Claudia Karvan made quite the splash at Sydney’s iconic Bondi beach recently, with the Aussie actress sending tongues wagging as she was spotted getting cosy with a new man. The 51-year-old was spied having a surf with Toni Collette’s ex-husband, Dave Galafassi, on November 20, with the pair paddling together at the star-studded Aussie location. While showing off their playful sides in the water, the loved-up couple even shared a sweet smooch while on their surfboards before making their way up on to the esplanade where they dried off and left with their arms wrapped around each other. “They seemed very happy together, and not bothered by anyone seeing them,” an onlooker explained. The sighting of the new couple comes almost a year after Collette announced her split with Galafassi,…

Matilda’s star Katrina Gorry is preparing for an event even bigger than the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The defender has announced that her fiancée, Clara Markstedt, is pregnant with their second child. The pair shared the happy news on Instagram, posting a sweet snap of their 2-yearold daughter Harper wearing a t-shirt that was emblazoned with “big sister duties 2024” on it. Another photo showed the excited toddler kissing the baby bump. “Adding more love to our love story,” the caption read. The couple met in 2021 when Gorry joined Swedish club Vittsjo GIK, where Markstedt was already playing as a striker. They announced their engagement in June 2023. In light of her big news, Markstedt has also announced her retirement from professional soccer.…

Will &Grace star Eric McCormack‘s marriage has come to an end after 26 years. His wife, Janet Holden, filed for divorce on November 22 citing “irreconcilable differences”. She is seeking spousal support from the 60-year-old actor – who made a name for himself as dashing gay lawyer Will Truman on the hit sitcom – but reportedly has opted to “end the court’s ability to award Eric spousal support”. McCormack and Holden wed in August 1997, after meeting three years prior on the set of the Western series, Lonesome Dove. The couple share a son, 21-yearold Finnigan. Holden has not listed a date of separation but the pair were last seen together on July 24, while attending the opening night afterparty for Broadway play, The Cottage, in which McCormack starred.…

“I felt I couldn’t be fully present in my life” Months after celebrating her 50th birthday with a quiet, low-key dinner in London in 2014, Elle Macpherson said she was embracing getting older. “I don’t want to be young, I want to be beautiful, the most beautiful I can be, of course I do, but that doesn’t come from being young,” the Australian supermodel said in an interview with Red magazine. “If I look at pictures of when I was young, my smile wasn’t even genuine, because it was so wracked with self-consciousness… Actually, if someone asked me when I hit my peak, standing from 50, I would say now or my forties. Maybe when I’m 60, I’ll say my fifties. It certainly wasn’t my twenties.” Sure enough, ahead…

With her bright blue eyes, radiant glow and megawatt smile, Sarah, Duchess of York, looked like the very picture of good health as she got ready for a recent girls-night-out with Princess Beatrice. The mother-daughter duo dazzled as they dressed up in their best to hit the town in the Big Apple in images that were shared to Facebook by their makeup artist, Clarissa Luna. The fun trip to New York with her eldest child would have been unimaginable for the duchess, who is affectionately known as Fergie, just a few months ago. In June, the 64-year-old British royal underwent a single mastectomy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The mum-of-two has since credited her quick recovery thanks to the love and support of her girls, Beatrice and Princess…

We first met Sienna Miller as a bright-eyed and breathtakingly beautiful 21-yearold in the 2004 films Layer Cake and Alfie. But it was her romance with her co-star Jude Law in the latter that catapulted her from little known darling to fashion’s It girl overnight. She rivalled Kate Moss when it came to Glastonbury’s fashions on the field, and became an instant muse for designers like Chanel and Burberry, and editors at Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar too. If you’re a millennial, there’s no doubt Miller was one of your style icons. Born in New York and raised in London by her mother Josephine, a former model, the 41-year-old actress’ life was rich in fashion, culture and art. Her father Edwin was a banker-turned-art dealer. “There are some things I…

ELIZABETH DAY HOW TO LOSEFRIENDS In her latest book, Day explores the topic of friendships and, in particular, that it’s OK for them to end.“We can sometimes get stuck in friendships that aren’t good for us, and sometimes it’s no-one’s fault,”she says. For the past five years, British journalist and author Elizabeth Day has been getting extremely successful people to open up about their failures on her podcast How To Fail. It’s been downloaded 45 million times and inspired several bestselling books on the subject. The irony that it’s perhaps the most successful thing she’s ever done is not lost on her. In reframing failure as something positive that we can learn from and connect with others about, Day has no doubt helped countless others. But still, on a…

Just in case you haven’t heard, wellness podcasts are the new self-help books. Whether you want to deep dive into a current health trend or improve your wellbeing, you can bet there’s a podcast out there for you. However, as the number of podcasts increases – according to the Listen Notes podcast platform there are at least 3.2 million podcasts in the world – it can be hard to find the perfect one. Here are the podcasts the WHO team are tuning into… BEST FRIEND THERAPY “I’ve been devouring Best Friend Therapy by bestselling author Elizabeth Day, who wrote the cult book How To Fail, and her bestie Emma Reed Turrell, who is conveniently a psychotherapist. I love the dynamic between them – it literally feels like you’re sitting down…

One of the biggest international hairstylists on the planet right now, Chris Appleton is just as well-known for his ability to create gravity-defying ponytails as he is for his own frosted tips. He’s also famous for his A-list clientele, which includes Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Jennifer Lopez – to name just a few! Equally important to hair, however, is Appleton’s drive for his family, fashion, social media accounts and motivation to help real women look and feel their best. On his most recent trip to Australia in October, we sat down with Appleton to find out how the award-winning hairstylist made all his career magic happen and what’s next. Firstly, you travel so much! How do you always stay looking so fresh? I just try to get…

Tania Blanchard has earned a reputation as one of our greatest historical fiction authors, who finds her inspiration in the true stories and the rich cultural heritage of her family’s past. In a chat with Living Arts Canberra, Blanchard shared the inspiration behind her new novel, A Woman of Courage. Set during the 1800s suffragette movement in Britain, the story follows teaching graduate Hannah, who is faced with tough decisions like whether she can pursue her career and political aspirations, and her intense desires for a man. “We all think we can have it all. And as women we want to be able to have it all, but there are so many factors involved,” Blanchard said of her main character’s struggles, which many women still face. “Back in the day,…