Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 23, 2024 i WHO

She brightened all of our lives on this year’s Married at First Sight and so we were naturally thrilled when Lucinda Light agreed to sit down with WHO for an exclusive interview and photoshoot. On page 16, the reality star talks candidly about life after MAFS and shares a difficult realisation she’s “made peace with”. It’s a truly moving interview and we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed chatting to Lucinda. Also in this week’s issue, we have a huge horoscope special that’s not to be missed. Not only can you discover what the universe has in store for you for the rest of this year, but we’ve also got an array of fashion, travel, beauty and wellness for your star sign too. I can honestly…

For a moment, it looked like James Corden was at it again when he got into a tense exchange with airline staff after a dramatic flight experience. But all was not as it seemed. The Gavin and Stacey star – who was described in 2022 as the “most abusive customer ever” by a New York restaurant owner thanks to an incident involving an all-yolk omelette – was apparently sticking up for his fellow flyers after a lengthy airport delay. Corden was among passengers on route from Faro, Portugal, to London, UK, when the plane was forced to divert to the Portuguese city of Lisbon due to technical difficulties. Passengers then reportedly waited three hours on the tarmac before being told the plane was not fit to fly and rebooked to…

Hollywood’s leading ladies are opening up about the real secret that helps them deal with hard times in the industry – each other. During a roundtable with The Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer Aniston, 55, Nicole Kidman, 56, Jodie Foster, 61, Brie Larson, 34, Naomi Watts, 55, Anna Sawai, 31, and Sofía Vergara, 51, discussed everything from chemistry reads to little white lies on their résumés (mostly about their ability to ride horses) and the importance of female friendships in Hollywood. Larson said that she had made a point of making friends with other women in the business because they can relate to each other. “Connecting with other women has been a game changer because you get to swap stories,” she said. Aniston agreed as she reflected on her own experience. “It’s…

Aries MAR. 20–APR. 18 MONEY There could be some financial challenges in the second half of this year but overall, you’re in a lucky cycle for cash, so any upsets that come along now are meant to teach you a lesson so you can become more reliably abundant. August and December are the focuses for the lessons – in between times, you should be feeling more optimistic about cash than you have done for some time. HEALTH With detox planet Pluto in your Health Zone throughout the second half of the year, it’s very much time to have an honest look at what you’re putting into your body and how much rubbish you can remove from your diet. You can’t expect to function at peak performance if you don’t take…

When that old routine just isn’t cutting it anymore, you might want to look to the stars to find a workout that’s perfect for you. The best way to pick the right feelgood exercises is to follow your “element”, according to astrologer Debra Silverman. While there are 12 astrological signs, we all fit into one of four elements –fire, water, earth or air. Silverman says your horoscopic chart is far more nuanced than just following your sun sign. So if you’re a Taurean who identifies more with Aries, simply stick to what you’re comfortable with. “If you follow your natural rhythm it’s much easier,” she explains. Tip Fire signs love to be challenged, so be sure to switch up your routine so your mind and muscles don’t get bored. FIRE…

SPLURGE! Tip Take a gentle approach to your skincare by avoiding hot water and over-exfoliating. BARRIER WARRIORS A strong skin barrier helps to tolerate aggressors, retains moisture and keeps skin hydrated. A healthy barrier should feel smooth and look radiant and requires the help of masks, balms and creams to keep it protected. MASK UP At-home masks really are the best for achieving clearer, smoother skin from the comfort of your couch. Great for lathering over freshly washed skin, leave on for 5 to 10 minutes to reap all the benefits. DEEP CLEAN Spend at least two minutes every morning and night gently cleansing your skin with one of these calming yet effective formulas. Great for removing makeup and impurities, a good cleanser is key to achieving soft, hydrated skin.…

TOP OF THE DROPS It’s not everyone’s, um, cup of tea, but for the third year running, the negroni has taken out top spot as the best-selling classic cocktail for 2024, according to Drinks International magazine. Apoll of award-nominated and award-winning bars from around the world saw the simple drink – an equal-parts combination of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari – emerge as more popular than the ubiquitous espresso martini, margarita and Aperol spritz. According to the mag, the negroni has become adaptable over the years with bartenders swapping out its core ingredients to create new versions. There are now tequila negronis, mezcal negronis, rum negronis …there’s even Stanley Tucci’s negroni, which doubles up on the gin and gives it a shake. The top 10? 1: Negroni. 2: Old-Fashioned. 3:…

What season of Spicks and Specks are we up to now? I literally have no idea (laughs). We did seven years originally, bearing in mind that a season back in the day was, like, 40 weeks. And then we did a reunion special and then four other specials, and then this is maybe our third season since then. Put it this way, I’m pretty sure I’ve just hosted my 300th episode. That’s a huge stint for any show… It is, and what’s remarkable, or extra remarkable for Spicks and Specks, is that it’s had a bit of a comeback. We’ve got this whole new younger audience. We’re getting 19-year-olds coming to the filming so excited. Do you have a favourite guest from over the years? I think my personal favourite…

After wearing car parts on her dress at the premiere of her concert film, Gaga Chromatica Ball, on May 23, Lady Gaga opted for more understated looks when acting as a bridesmaid at her sister Natali Germanotta’s wedding. For the rehearsal dinner, Gaga donned a sleek, little black dress, accessorised with a pearl necklace and earrings, a gorgeous diamond ring and a red lip, complementing her icy blonde locks. On the big day, held in a seaside town in Maine, the singer wore a peach gown holding a bouquet next to her partner of four years, Michael Polansky. The pictures sparked some pregnancy speculation online that Gaga was forced to address. Taking to TikTok, the star posted a video showing off a makeup look with dramatic eyeliner alongside the caption,…

Fans were thrilled when the Spice Girls – Melanie “Mel B” Brown, Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm, Emma “Baby” Bunton, Geri “Ginger” Halliwell-Horner and Victoria “Posh” Beckham – delighted with an impromptu performance at Beckham’s 50th birthday in April for the first time in 15 years. As was Victoria’s husband, David! “I’m their biggest fan, you know? I tend not to tell my wife that,” he spilled on Jimmy Kimmel Live on May 8. “I tend to tell her that I fancied her, but she was a Spice Girl. I love that about her … So I was a fan.” CATTY SPICE? According to The Sun, a cache of “catty emails” included the ladies gossiping about Victoria Beckham’s behaviour at the 2012 Viva Forever! musical, from arriving late to not sitting…

A sincere and straightforward person who never uses her celebrity status to her advantage” is how Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s choreographer, Keelan Carter, described her when speaking to the Daily Mail in May. The daughter of turbulent exes Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie turned 18 last month, and now that she is legally an adult, she is making up her own mind about life and how she lives it. Celebrating her milestone birthday didn’t just come in the form of a party, Shiloh had other plans for the big day. A source confirmed to People she applied to drop her father’s name from her surname, wanting to be known only as Shiloh Jolie, on the day of her 18th. This being at the top of her To Do list on her first…

Women who INSPIRE When she looks back at her career in the ring, Bec Rawlings has achieved a lot. But being the first woman to win the World Championship Bare Knuckle title is what makes her the most proud. “Back in the day, women weren’t even allowed in to watch the event, they had to stand separately on the balcony,” the 35-year-old Australian mixed martial artist tells WHO. “So to make that transition to be allowed into the ring and to win the title, that was a really big thing for women in the sport.” It’s not for the faint-hearted. Bare-knuckle boxing is a full-contact combat sport without any form of padding to help protect the hands and face. “I love it,” she says. “I think my willingness to get…

Earth signs TAURUS As an earth sign, Taurus is re-energised through connection to the natural world. Taking care of a houseplant is a good option for those born under the sign of the Bull. Looking after a plant, watering it and cleaning its leaves can be a very soothing and calming experience that can bring a sense of fulfilment as you watch your plant grow and thrive. VIRGO Self-care is incredibly important to Virgos since they have a tendency to overthink and worry. As a sign that is associated with hard work, Virgos get a sense of accomplishment from each task they complete. Virgos like to live and work in a clean and neat environment, so part of your self-care routine could be to tidy up your home, space or…

SILK CHIFFON ARIES Lively Aries will suit this season’s hottest colour trend, red, to a tee. Try a colour pop in your accessories or go all out in a crimson ensemble to satisfy your inner trailblazer. GEMINI What suits the playful imagination and love for attention better for the Twins than maximalism? Mix prints, textures and shapes, like those seen at Bottega Veneta. Try an oversized jacket over silky bottoms or perhaps a touch of sequins. TAURUS Taureans love comfort and the finer things. The high-rise masculine trousers seen at Loewe combine these two traits perfectly. Style them for work with a button-down or a cute, cropped cardigan for something warmer. CANCER Sentimental Cancerians can tap into their softer side with this season’s sheer trend. Stick to Cancer’s ethereal nature…

ASTRO SPECIAL Have you ever gone on holiday only to find that some destinations were just a better fit than others? Or perhaps you have a friend who found the love of their life on a trip to the UK. There may be a reason for this – astrocartography. Also called relocation astrology, astrocartography could be the key to finding your perfect destination. We talk to astrologer and the author of The Astrology of You, Emma Vidgen, to better understand the link between the world map and our birth charts. WHAT EXACTLY IS ASTROCARTOGRAPHY? “Astrocartography is a specialisation within astrology pioneered in the 1970s by an astrologer named Jim Lewis who developed astro-locality maps of the globe,” explains Vidgen. If you’re well-versed in astrology, you’ll know we all have a…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Money is a mixed bag for you right now and in the coming weeks. On the one hand, you have amazing stars for being more proactive than usual about making more money. However, it looks like there are also quite a few obstacles and hurdles standing between you and your ability to make your fortune. If in doubt, err on the side of generosity! CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 Take a deep breath if your emotions run high. Don’t be too harsh on a friend who seems to be out to provoke you. They could have an issue you don’t know about. Everyone is dealing with something, right? Give them the benefit of the doubt if you don’t want dramas to spiral. This applies triple if the…

Jessica De Gouw SCREEN QUEENS Working with Otto again was a dream come true for De Gouw, who says, “I think she’s incredible, and makes everyone around her a better actor.” As for the hilarious Mazar, “She tells a fantastic story,” the Aussie actress tells WHO. Girl power is alive and well on our TV screens, thanks to the new TV adaptation of Madeleine St. John’s 1993 novel, The Women in Black. This time, the ABC series has adopted the same name as the 2018 film, Ladies in Black – and Jessica De Gouw leads an all-star cast in the Gracie Otto-directed show set in the Goodes department store (think, David Jones) in 1961. It centres around De Gouw’s Fay and her colleagues, who work on the high-end floor of…

On their own, they are box office dynamite but put them in the same movie, and Brad Pitt and George Clooney go thermonuclear. Firming up their identity as one of the great acting duos – and certainly one of the best-looking – the pair are set to make their long-awaited big screen reunion in Wolfs. In the action comedy film, due to be released on September 20, they both play “lone wolf” fixers hired to cover up high-profile crimes. Jack (Clooney) is assigned to a job to dispose of a body, telling the blood-spattered woman who hired him,“There’s nobody that can do what I do.”Enter Pitt’s Nick, who has also been assigned to the clean-up job. Now the pair, who perhaps have more in common than they think, must work…

When men marched off to fight in World War I, women stepped up to fill the vacant jobs – as is the case with Constance, the heroine of Helen Simonson’s The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club. When the soldiers return home in 1919, the country winds back the freedoms allowed to women and Constance finds herself without prospects as she is asked to give up her cottage and job at the estate she helped to run. “I was shocked to find that Great Britain thanked its women for their stalwart war service by passing the Restoration of Pre-War Practices Act,” Simonson tells WHO,“which gave jobs back to returning servicemen and stipulated that no woman could be employed in any covered occupation no matter how much they might need the…

What was the last book you read? I’m not really a big reader, so probably the last thing I read was the newspaper or the online news. What was the last thing that you learned about yourself? I’ve become a lot calmer and more relaxed as I’ve gotten older. Last guilty pleasure you indulged in? An overseas holiday. When was the last time you danced in public? At a wedding about two weeks ago. When was the last time you lost your cool? It happens very rarely, probably many years ago when my luggage got lost on the way to Thailand. What was the last gift you got? A bottle of Penfolds Grange. What was the last meal you cooked? I don’t cook so I’d say it was an omelette…

Newly single Natalie Portman and Normal People star Paul Mescal looked very happy to be in each other’s company while hanging out at London’s 69 Colebrooke Row bar last month, with photos of the pair sparking dating speculation online. The pair got a case of the giggles as they stepped outside for a breath of fresh air, dressed casually for an evening out. However, the Irish actor, 28, and the Oscar-winner, 42, are reportedly “just friends”. Portman and Mescal have been pals for a while, with their connection clear as they interviewed one another for Variety’s Actors on Actors feature in December 2023. The interview took place as Portman’s relationship with Benjamin Millipied was showing signs of strain. The pair later divorced. During the chat, Portman and Mescal traded compliments.…

As she nears the end of her second pregnancy, Jules Robinson is revealing it hasn’t all been a bed of roses. The reality star, 42, has been struggling to get enough shut eye. “I’m on day six now. I know they say you’re in training during the last trimester and you don’t sleep but has anyone got any tips for me?” she asked during an emotional and tearful video shared on Insta Stories. “I’m trying everything. I’m literally functioning on four to five hours of sleep a night and I need more than that. I was in tears. I’m just so broken and needed to cry.” Robinson and husband Cameron Merchant, 40, who met on Married at First Sight, are expecting their child in August. They also share a 3-year-old…

Evangeline Lilly has announced she is “stepping away” from Hollywood at the age of 44. The Lost and Ant-Man actress shared the shock news on Instagram on June 4 after a two-decade career in front of the camera. “I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision,” the mother of two wrote. “Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but stepping into your dharma replaces the fear with fulfilment.” Dharma is a spiritual concept in religions including Hinduism and Buddhism that refers to a “right way of living”. While she added she may make a comeback one day, she felt she was “ready” for her…

Tucked away in the depths of Lucinda Light’s email account is a folder cheekily titled “Potential Suitors”. It is filled with scores of messages from not just men, but women too, who flooded into her DMs as it became clear her stint on Married at First Sight was not going to end in happily ever after for her. “It was overwhelming how many messages I got,” she exclaims to WHO during our exclusive shoot. “I haven’t really had time to pursue any of them because I’ve been so busy,” she adds. “And I also feel like I’m going to meet my person in the real.” So, for now at least, she remains single, but she hopes it’s something that the universe she communes with will put right soon. “I’m a…

MODEL SUBJECT Nikolai was at the centre of a furore when he was stripped of his princely title in 2022. However, the Count feels that his lineage has never held him back. “My royal role has not limited me in doing the things I enjoy and love,” he told Numéro mag. As the models prepared to head down the runway of the David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects show on May 16, a surprise guest took his seat in the front row. Just months after the eldest nephew of King Frederik and Queen Mary, Count Nikolai of Monpezat, jetted back to Copenhagen following his semester studying abroad, the Danish royal made a fashionable entrance as he returned to visit his old stomping ground in Sydney. “He was absolutely lovely,” one attendee…

Léa Seydoux Léa Seydoux is thankful for so many things in life. Firstly her son, Georges, who she shares with her long-term partner, banker André Meyer, to her glittering career, connections in the fashion world, and her life in Paris. Speaking of the latter, she’s incredibly thankful to call the City of Light home instead of Hollywood. Or any part of America, actually. Seydoux isn’t the first French entertainer to show her distain for the home of McDonald’s, the Hollywood sign and Tiger Woods. “I feel lucky to be a European actress,” she told The Sunday Times, ahead of the release of her new film The Beast. The 38-year-old, who’s best known for playing Dr Madeleine Swan in the James Bond films, Spectre and No Time to Die, told Harper’s…

Anyone in the dating game will tell you it’s a jungle out there – from ick lists to the three-month rule, there are plenty of customs to wrap your head around. Now, new data from Tinder reveals that 42 per cent of Aussies believe star sign compatibility is important when looking for your significant other. To give us an astro cheat sheet to the cutthroat world of dating, Tinder has joined forces with astrologer Matt Galea. Here, Galea shares what ticks each sign’s boxes. ARIES MARCH 20 – APRIL 18 If you’re after someone with a bold, take-charge attitude then Aries is the match for you. Though they may be super competitive in other aspects of life, when it comes to dating they’re not into playing games. If they’re keen…

BEAUTY EDITOR FAVE! FIRE ARIES, LEO, SAGITTARIUS Bold and gracious, these signs love a statement lip, plenty of blush and any products that guarantee a glow. These confidence-embracing fire signs gravitate towards anything bright and adventurous, so expect to see them trying the latest products and newest shades. AIR AQUARIUS, GEMINI, LIBRA Creative and playful, the signs that fall under air are always up for having fun with their makeup. Think bold lids, sleek eyeliner and highlighted cheeks – they always steal the limelight with exciting makeup looks. Always on top of the trends and keeping an eye out for the latest drops, they’re drawn to colours, textures and shapes that suit their mood. SPLURGE! EARTH TAURUS, VIRGO, CAPRICORN Very practical, logical and grounded, earth elements are masters of doing…

Quinoa Biryani SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1¼ cups (350g) Greek yoghurt 2 tblsps finely grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsps turmeric ¼ tsp ground cardamom 200g paneer, cut into 2cm pieces 1 cup (200g) tri-coloured quinoa, rinsed 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil 2 medium onions (300g), sliced thinly 400g cauliflower, cut into small florets 400g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1cm pieces 1 cup (120g) frozen peas ¼ cup finely chopped coriander ¼ cup (35g) pistachios, toasted, chopped coarsely Extra coriander leaves and lemon halves, to serve METHOD 1 Combine ½ cup of the yoghurt, the ginger, garlic, turmeric and cardamom in a large bowl, season. Add paneer, toss to coat. Cover, set aside until required. 2 Meanwhile, place quinoa and 2 cups (500ml) water in a small…

RAINBOW BRIGHT LOS ANGELES When you can’t choose a colour, be like Lizzo and wear them all. The singer certainly looked the part as she attended a parade for Pride. WHAT A MUPPET NEW YORK CITY Lucy Liu was making friends with the cast of Sesame Street at a gala fundraiser. BENCHED NEW YORK CITY Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson made a low-key scene while filming Materialists. PUPPY LOVE NEW YORK CITY It’s a dog’s life for Antoni Porowski’s pooch, Neon, who attended a block party to encourage people to adopt, not shop for pets. PITCH PERFECT KANSAS CITY Heidi Gardner gets ready to catch the first pitch of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium that raised funds for a local hospital. CITY STRUT NEW YORK CITY Jodie Turner-Smith sported…

EVERY LAST SUSPECT by Nicola Moriarty People either love or hate Harriet Osman. And of those, someone has finally snapped, leaving her face-down in a pool of her own blood. However, they should have known she would never go quietly. Harriet’s determined to reveal her killer before she goes. I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL by Natalie Sue As far as Jolene is concerned, her interactions with her colleagues should start and end with her official responsibilities as an admin assistant. She survives by venting via email, changing the text to white so no-one can see … until they can. Highly relatable. LOOKING FOR EDEN by Caroline Overington It’s been over three decades since Clare and Aaron’s mum left their remote outback mining town. But when a mix-up with their…

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