Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 10, 2022 i WHO

There’s no doubt that much of the news right now is downright scary. From the escalating war in Europe to the flood crisis affecting a huge swathe of Australia’s eastern seaboard, it’s not hard to feel a bit stressed about what’s going on. In a bid to manage my own nagging anxiety, I’m attempting to direct at least some of my attention to the good in the world rather than the doom. Our flood report, on page 6, focuses on the heroic efforts of our SES volunteers and emergency services who are dealing with the crisis as it continues to unfold. The 13 inspiring women we showcase in celebration of International Women’s Day also really lifted my spirits this week. Read all about the work of some incredible women, including…

Kate Hudson indulged her dual passions for keeping fit and having fun, hosting a beachside yoga session while hitting the beach in Miami. “I enjoy being athletic and I enjoy being active,” the actress and founder of activewear company Fabletics has shared. The mum-of-three, 42, who has just wrapped roles in the upcoming movies Shriver and Knives Out 2, is a long-time lover of yoga and dancing, and is a big fan of Pilates. “I know I’m strongest when I’m doing my Pilates because it never gets easier,” she tells WHO. “I love how flexible I feel, and I like what it does to the shape of my body.” She’s less enthused about sharing details of her upcoming wedding to fiancé Danny Fujikawa. “Obviously, we’re so excited. But the idea…

Kim Kardashian is still trying to break free from her turbulent marriage to Ye, formerly Kanye West, a year after filing for divorce – but the rapper is doing everything in his power to stop her. In documents filed by the 41-year-old reality star, she pleads with the court to terminate their marital status so she can “move forward” and “begin the healing process”, following months of bizarre public outbursts by Ye. “I very much desire to be divorced,” the mum-of-four writes. “Kanye has been putting a lot of misinformation regarding our private family matters and co-parenting on social media which has created emotional distress,” she explained. By officially ruling the marriage over, she added, Ye can “accept that our marital relationship is over and move forward on a better…

“I love my kids more than anything”- DUFF Around the time Hilary Duff was wrapping up the seventh and final season of the long-running comedy Younger she received a call from her manager about a potential new project. “I heard the title, and I was like, ‘Are you kidding me? What?!’” she told Entertainment Weekly about how she was first approached for the new series How I Met Your Father (airing from March 9 on Disney Plus). Initially, she had some doubts about tackling the How I Met Your Mother reboot, intimidated to take on a standalone spin-off of the beloved sitcom, which ran for nine seasons. After reading the script, however, she was sold. “It was just perfect,” she said. “I signed on board and was like, ‘Yeah, I…

Representing her grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth, to celebrate her third cousin’s Golden Jubilee, Kate Middleton more than held her own on the world’s stage as she met with Queen Margrethe and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark at Christian IX’s Palace in Copenhagen on February 23. While the Duchess of Cambridge may have looked calm and confident during the whirlwind two-day solo trip, it was a feat those closest to her couldn’t have imagined just a few short years ago. Since her wedding to Prince William in 2011, the mum-of-three, 40, has fought to overcome her severe shyness. “I think [Kate] would say herself that she wasn’t born to be a public figure,” an insider close to the duchess revealed to British Hello! magazine. “She’s a reserved person and she’s incredibly thoughtful,…

If it’s time for a bedroom update, start with some new luxury pillows like these from Cultiver. Featuring 100 per cent mulberry silk on one side and pure linen on the flip, these silk linen flip pillowcases are just what you want to lay your head on after a long day. Available in a selection of colours to suit your existing bed sets.…

“For daytime, try adding a bit of colour to your lash line only,” says Sikalias. “Start with a darker colour like black or brown, then add a dash of blue over the top, just along the lash line. Remember to add several coats of mascara, too! Use your finger to press on the pigments to boost their intensity. Then, use an eyeshadow brush to smooth, blend and clean around the edges.” Tap excess eyeshadow off your brushes before using them to help prevent eye makeup fallout under your eyes.…

WHAT IS IT? Tackle worries, bad habits and lifestyle stress with a one-on-one session. THE VERDICT “After a few stressful years, I’ve definitely been feeling a little frazzled. Enter hypnotherapist and life coach Mandy Merrifield, who treats a range of issues including stress, pain, insomnia, smoking and diet. Merrifield’s soothing manner instantly put me at ease before I went under. As someone new to hypnotherapy, I had a sense of calm afterwards that I didn’t expect! I did my session over Zoom, however Sydneysiders can also visit Merrifield’s clinic. Another option is her Hypno in the Park Picnic for groups of up to eight.” Cost: Initial consult $95, simplywellhypnotherapy.com…

AUSTRALIAN EAU DE VIE For something a little different, this stunning pink cocktail is the perfect drink du jour. Made by Australian craft distiller Feels Botanical, Rouse is a unique grape-based spirit free from grains and preservatives, made using Australian grapes and native botanical ingredients. Enjoy the natural rose blush of this spirit over ice in a wine glass with soda and berries. Feels Botanical Rouse (500ml), $78, feelsbotanical.com.au ELEVATE IN STYLE Hailing from the cool climate of the Adelaide Hills region is Nepenthe’s Elevation range. These premium wines pack a far bigger punch than the price tag suggests. The chardonnay is luscious and fuller-styled with the perfect amount of oak while the sauvignon blanc is intensely crisp and zesty. The pinot noir is herbaceous with notes of cherry and…

ELLE WATSON, 33 Tangye says Watson is “a tricky one to work out”. An “empowered businesswoman”, the aspiring influencer flits between Byron, Monaco and LA. ELIAS BLACK, 31 You might recognise Black from his days on Love Island Australia. A model with almost 120,000 Instagram followers, He’s also “sweet,” says Tangye. JADE KEVIN FOSTER, 29 In 2020, Foster was on Seven’s First Dates, and now reality stars like Abbie Chatfield and Angie Kent are his best friends. He has over 1.2m Insta followers. JESSICA JOHANSENBELL, 26 Kylie Jenner is a fan of the Johansen sisters’ fashion label. The reality star wore a piece that instantly made the brand a cult favourite. NATHAN FAVRO, 26 A party boy with dreams of opening his own bar in Byron, Favro appeared on The…

We’re calling it. Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz are the hottest movie duo for 2022. The British actor and American starlet blew fans away at the London premiere of their new flick, The Batman, thanks to their style tribute to their iconic characters, Batman and Catwoman. In a particular nod to her character’s sex appeal, Kravitz, 33, stole the show in a custom cut-out Saint Laurent gown, while Pattinson, 35, smouldered in a coat and turtleneck combo. Kravitz told Elle magazine it took three hours of working out each day to create her Catwoman physique. “Obviously, you want to look good in a catsuit, but I wanted it to be realistic that I’m able to do anything in this film,” the actress explains. “So I had to be strong. I…

Amanda Bynes, a child and teen star of the 1990s and early 2000s, has been living under a conservatorship, controlled by her mother Lynn Organ, since 2013. She had been placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold following a string of erratic incidents. She later revealed she’d been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Now 35, she is formally seeking to end the arrangement. “She believes her condition is improved and protection of the court is no longer necessary,” her lawyer said in a statement. Unlike Britney Spears’ case, Bynes’ parents are supportive of the move. “The parents are happy,” her attorney has said.…

The husband of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has appeared in his first TV interview, four months after his wife was killed on the set of Alec Baldwin’s movie Rust, venting his anger over the actor’s comments that he felt no guilt over her accidental death, despite holding the prop gun that killed her. Matthew Hutchins told US morning show Today, “Watching him, I just felt so angry. So angry to see him talk about her death so publicly in such a detailed way and then to not accept any responsibility after having just described killing her.”The dad-of-one added, “Hearing him blame Halyna during the interview and shift responsibility to others and seeing him cry about it, I just feel like, are we really supposed to feel bad about you, Mr…

Since their first meeting in 2011, Kate and Mary have shown they share a close and warm friendship, being snapped giggling together whenever they are reunited. However, it isn’t just their royal roles that has helped the pair bond, but their shared sense of family values. Kate is a mum-of-three, sharing Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3, with William. Mary and Frederik share four kids, Prince Christian, 16, Princess Isabella, 14 and 11-year-old twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. “They share a destiny as future queen’s but being a mother is never far from their minds,” Nash revealed. “They both genuinely care about the issues they are putting into the spotlight and managed to have some fun, too, with Mary joking about her teenage children,” the…

“You’re still going to get new music from me, soon, soon, soon”-RIHANNA Ever since Rihanna stylishly revealed to the world that she is expecting a baby with her rapper boyfriend ASAP Rocky by strolling the streets in a bump-baring hot pink Chanel coat, the star hasn’t been shy about flaunting her pregnancy style in a series of edgy outfits. “Right now, I’m really into pushing the idea of sexy,” the singer-turned-fashion and beauty mogul said while promoting the opening of a string of her Savage x Fenty retail outlets. “When women get pregnant, society tends to make it feel like you hide, hide your sexy, and that you’re not sexy right now, but you’ll get back there, and I don’t believe in that s--t,” she continued. “So I’m trying stuff…

DID THE PLANE LAND? In the days following the plane’s disappearance, the Washington Post reported passengers’ loved ones claimed they were able to contact them via Chinese instant messenger service called QQ, while others managed to hear dial tones when calling their mobile phones. Did the plane land safely? CONSPIRACIES At the time, one Reddit user shared their bizarre stats on the flight, leading many to believe there was something more sinister at play.“Flight 370 disappears on 3/7 while reportedly traveling 3700 km. Flight 370 flew at an altitude of 37,000 feet when it was last reported using flight tracking software. Luigi Maraldi, age 37, was one of the individuals whose passport was stolen. Malaysia Airlines is one of Asia’s largest, flying nearly 37,000 passengers daily.” OXYGEN DEFICIENCY A theory…

FASHIONABLY FIT The Pilates Class – the online workout platform dreamed up by celebrity trainer Jacqui Kingswell and bikini influencer Tash Oakley – has become a multimillion-dollar business since launching in mid-2020. Now fans can dress the part too, with limited-edition apparel to go with your Pilates session or self-care days. Ethically made in Los Angeles with premium fabrics that are comfortable, practical, and stylish, the collection features sweatpants, hoodies and crops in a clean, crisp palette. Who doesn’t love a little brand merchandise for extra motivation? TRENDING NOW Thanks to the return of Sarah Jessica Parker’s sartorial alter ego Carrie Bradshaw to our screens and her effortless, statement-making ensembles, the baguette bag is back in more colours and styles than ever before. Celebs such as Emma Roberts, Amanda Seyfried…

The past two years have seen many of us face obstacles like never before, and also taught us that things we’ve come to rely on can’t be taken for granted. If that all sounds a bit bleak, the good news is true joy can still be found within. Here, psychologist Clare Mann reveals the secrets of happy people. TRY TO ESCAPE YOUR COMFORT ZONE “While some people see the sunny side of life no matter what comes their way, others struggle in their pursuit of happiness, but it doesn’t have to be this way,” Mann says. “It’s a matter of changing the way you look at life.” It’s the actual act of stepping outside your comfort zone every now and then that extends your capacity for enjoyment and increases those…

Sound bathing is great for people who struggle with traditional meditation – like Kim Kardashian, who held a sound bathing session to get into the Zen zone ahead of the arrival of her now-2-year-old son Psalm.“We’re going to do a sound bath because I can’t meditate,” she told family and friends at her baby shower. “I thought, ‘What better way to celebrate?’” Her sister Kendall Jenner is also fan. Last year she shared a video of herself practising with sound bowls, prompting speculation she might be training to be a therapist herself.…

ARIES MAR. 20-APR. 18 Your planet Mars is an angry beast and it’s clashing with furious Pluto. The best thing you can do for yourself this week is just meditate and contemplate. The last thing you should do this week is allow a small upset at work to blow out to monumental proportions. The skies are intense – and frankly, slightly baiting you. TAURUS APR. 19-MAY 20 What do you want in life? Once you know, make a wish! The new moon is triggering your wishing zone this week so any wishes you make are said to be far, far likelier to come true than normal. But take a tip from the moon; make a wish you believe in, and something that you can also work towards. GEMINI MAY 21-JUN.…

Just as new drama Bel-Air is about as far removed from ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as a show that shares the same basic premise can be, the version of Carlton Banks played by Olly Sholotan is also a reinvention of the role made famous by Alfonso Ribeiro. Here, the 23-year-old actor tells WHO about reinterpreting a TV icon … Were you nervous about taking on a role in a reboot that’s so different from the original show? I’m always a person that loves a challenge. As daunting a task as this show was, from the moment I read the first [script excerpts] I got for Carlton I was so excited about the different direction they decided to take him. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was such a…

Thirty years after Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson gave their first public performance as a band and 25 years since they took the world by storm with debut single ‘MmmBop’, the brothers are set to release their most ambitious album to date. Titled Red Green Blue, it’s comprised of three parts, each written and produced by one of the siblings. Preceded by single ‘Child At Heart’ (out now), which comes from Taylor’s Red section, the album is “about sharing what has made us a band that has been able to weather so many storms”. (Red Green Blue is available to pre-order now)…

FAIR GAME by Alex Blackwell She may have been at the top of her profession as the captain of the Australian women’s cricket team, but in her newly released memoir Blackwell explains she was often left feeling like an outsider. A fascinating account from the talented sports star. (Out now) THE EX HEX by Erin Sterling A rom-com with a dash of magic, this New York Times bestseller follows Vivienne Jones, who put a curse on her ex-boyfriend nine years earlier. When he returns to town and things go awry, Vivi suspects her hex is to blame. (Out now) ALL SHE WANTS by Kelli Hawkins Dumped by her partner for another woman, Lindsay thinks her chance of a family is gone. Until she meets Jack. But is her desperation to…

When was the last time you happily spent time alone? It was when I was in Australia in 2020 filming Ruby’s Choice and I had to do two weeks in hotel quarantine, like everyone else at the time. It was very stringent, but I kept myself busy by painting and rehearsing via Zoom. Have you been to Oz before? Yes, I was here a few years ago for the Melbourne Cup and I also visited Uluru and Sydney on that trip. I absolutely loved it and so when I got offered the role in Ruby’s Choice, I jumped at it – even if I did have to quarantine! What can you tell us about the role? My character Ruby is the matriarch of her family and she has Alzheimer’s disease.…

The images are heartbreaking and the stories harrowing as an unprecedented natural disaster hits the eastern states of Australia, destroying communities, taking lives and leaving residents helpless and homeless. Catastrophic flooding across Queensland and New South Wales has left, at the time of going to press, at least eight people dead, hundreds missing – and it’s not over yet with an intense weather system set to wreak further havoc. In addition to south east Queensland, Lismore and the Tweed Valley in NSW are experiencing record water levels unseen since 1954. Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg says the SES has been bombarded with calls from families clambering onto their rooftops. “We have broken flood records dating back to [1954] already and there is no let up,” Mr Krieg told Today.“It’s a catastrophic…

Beloved comedy couple Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor have given their marriage another chance after splitting in 2017. The pair, who married in May 2000, reconnected romantically after living under the same roof during the early days of the pandemic so they could spend time with their kids, Ella, 19, and Quinlin, 16. “Over the course of time, it evolved,” Stiller, who has also hit a professional hot streak directing the Apple TV Plus thriller Severance, said in an interview with Esquire magazine. “We’re happy … It’s been really wonderful for all of us.” According to a People magazine source, friends have been hoping for this outcome. “They were never estranged. Ben just had such a busy career for years. It drove them apart a bit,” says the insider. Stiller,…

In a dramatic turn of events, Sarah Jessica Parker is close to recasting the iconic role of Samantha Jones for the Sex and the City reboot. “Everyone is deeply aware that And Just Like That suffered enormously from the absence of Samantha,” a source tells Heat, adding that the beef between the show’s cast means Kim Cattrall, 65, is unlikely to reprise her beloved character. “Sarah and the producers haven’t entirely given up on Kim coming back, but there’s only so much grovelling they’re willing to do – other options have to be explored.” With Chelsea Handler, Annette Bening and Kim Basinger at the top of SJP’s list of replacements, the surprising move would certainly attract a lot of publicity for Season 2. “The show still owns her character and…

“I’m so grateful that I did it”- HEINRICH For someone who looks like they have it all, Anna Heinrich is surprisingly lacking in confidence. Since shooting to fame as the original Bachelor couple, the 35-year-old and her husband Tim Robards, 39, have gone from strength to strength and welcomed a daughter, Elle, into their lives. But holding back the star has been a lack of self-belief, something she felt a stint on SAS Australia could cure her of. This was a very personal mission for you … I don’t push myself beyond my limits and this is something that is very far beyond what I believe I’m capable of doing. I originally thought there was no way in hell that I would ever go on the show and then,…

Never one to stay out of the limelight for long, Meghan Markle tried to steal the show by stepping out in a glamorous one-shouldered gown by Christopher John Rogers on February 26. Just days after her sister-in-law Kate’s highly praised trip to Denmark, the former Suits star, 40, and husband Prince Harry, 37, attended The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Image Awards to accept the President’s Award in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. The couple were given the honour in recognition of the work they did through their Archewell Foundation to help promote vaccine equity and fight for racial justice. Previous recipients include singer Rihanna and the former US Secretary of State, Colin Powell. While accepting the award, the Duke of Sussex thanked the…

“I designed a life I love” - ARMYTAGE When Sam Armytage dramatically walked away from her role as the co-host of the then-No. 1 breakfast show Sunrise – one of the biggest jobs in Australian TV – she knows many people thought she was mad. It was an unheard of move in the ego-fuelled world of television to simply step away rather than reappear on another network for a bigger pay packet. Now, as she celebrates the one-year anniversary since she made that momentous decision and announced it on live television, Armytage tells WHO she has no regrets about her choice. If she has to think of one, it’s that she perhaps shouldn’t have waited so long to leave. Before her casual catch-up with WHO, Armytage told a small group…

It’s official: eye makeup has got the blues. With the ’80s firmly sinking its teeth into our wardrobes, it’s time to embrace the defining decade’s makeup look, too – blue eyeshadow. From runways to red carpets, eyelids, eye-lines and eyelashes are awash with endless shades of sapphire, navy, aqua and azure – and we’re here for it! CAN ANYONE WEAR IT? The great news – yes, according to international makeup artist Christina Sikalias. Everyone can look great in this hue, as long as they know how to apply it. “The trick is to choose your shade of blue carefully,” she says. “The easiest way to do this is to have a palette handy with multiple shades, then play with them.” “Navy blue is always fairly safe as it can be…

WHAT TO DO IF A MALE IN YOUR LIFE IS STRUGGLING While an increasing number of Aussies are embracing therapy, many men are still hesitant to talk about their mental heath. Former rugby league star and ambassador for Aussie skincare brand Brutal Truth, Dan Conn, has opened up about his personal mental health battles, and his mission to encourage other men to talk about their struggles. Here are his tips for breaking down the barriers. NORMALISE CONVERSATIONS “Just like [how] men enjoy talking about their fitness, mental health should be discussed in the same way,” Conn says.“When I hear of a guy that’s into meditation or has his own mental health practices, it’s very admirable and for me, very motivating.” BE GENUINE “One way to help someone without making them…

It’s the trending wellness technique Olivia Munn and Kate Middleton have used to help tune into their mind, and hypnotherapy is growing in popularity. But why is it so useful? A technique for harnessing the power of suggestion, hypnotherapy has a range of uses including building healthier approaches to the way we eat. Here, nutritional hypnotherapist Caroline Power takes us through the basics … TAP INTO YOUR UNCONSCIOUS MIND Power says it’s helpful to imagine you have two minds. There is our “conscious” thinking mind and our “unconscious” mind, which controls emotions, memories and things we do on autopilot – like driving and many of our eating habits. CHANGE YOUR BELIEFS “We are constantly making decisions either on a conscious or unconscious level,” says Power. “When we think a thought…

Roasted Black Pepper Strawberries and Set Yoghurt SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 platinum-grade gelatine sheets 350g (generous 1½ cup) Greek yoghurt 120ml (½ cup) double cream 100ml (scant ½ cup) whole milk 90g (scant ½ cup) caster sugar 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ROASTED STRAWBERRIES 400g ripe strawberries 30g (2½ tbsp) caster sugar 1½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus extra to serve 4 fresh mint leaves METHOD 1 Soak the gelatine leaves in a small bowl of cold water and leave them to soften for 5 minutes. 2 Add the yoghurt to a medium bowl, give it a whisk to loosen and set aside. 3 In a small saucepan, gently heat the cream, milk, sugar and vanilla until the sugar has dissolved. Drain the…

Sarah Tangye is only new to Byron Bay, but the singer-songwriter from the Gold Coast harbours hopes of being the breakout star of Netflix’s new eight-part docusoap Byron Baes. One of 13 people to jump into the spotlight, the 31-year-old tells WHO she was shocked by the reaction from some of the locals who are unhappy about the invasion of influencers. “I realised then that people don’t know what it’s about, so all of us Baes collectively just wanted to make a really amazing show and prove the haters wrong. Hate is power.  As soon as people hate you, you can go and do whatever you want.’’ Byron Baes really got the locals’ backs up. Why do you think that is? Locals are very territorial about their town, which I…

The Trivia Night has a certain familiarity about it. It’s set at a primary school in a wealthy area of Sydney and the action between a group of privileged parents kicks off at a fundraiser. Naturally, the work of first-time author Ali Lowe is being compared to Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies. “Liane is the undisputed queen of suburban noir and I love her books, so it’s an incredibly flattering comparison!” says Lowe. “They’re both set at a trivia night, but that’s where the similarities end. The stories unfold very differently.” Indeed, instead of a murder, the scandal in this book involves partner-swapping. “A friend told me she knew of some swingers at her children’s primary school and it got me thinking: what if it happened on school property? What…

KING FOR A DAY NEW ORLEANS The Paris of the South has a new monarch and it’s Josh Duhamel. The actor was named as this year’s king of Bacchus at Mardi Gras. “This is one hell of a ride,” he quipped on Instagram. LA DOLCE VITA MILAN Taika Waititi and his love Rita Ora are living the sweet life in Italy as they take in this season’s fashion shows. The next stop? A pasta and wine date. Bliss! BOYS’ NIGHT OUT NEW YORK CITY Jimmy Fallon appeared to be having a ball as he celebrated the opening of the Pebble Bar in the Rockefeller Center. DOG DAYS LOS ANGELES And Just Like That Kristin Davis proves to be as big a sweetheart as Charlotte York. The star attended Canidae’s Puppy…