Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 24, 2022 i WHO

Britney Spears finally married the man of her dreams, Sam Asghari, recently. The best thing about her nuptials for me, though, was that she got to have her dream wedding, her way. After finally being released from the conservatorship that restricted so many aspects of her life for 13 years last November, the‘Baby One More Time’ star has been making up for lost time when it comes to living life her way since. So, Britney’s big day involved a flower-decked horse and carriage, A-list guests including Madonna, and a stunning bridal gown by Donatella Versace. I hope you enjoy reading all about her special day and pouring over all the amazing pictures – starting on page 12. When it comes to legends, the late Elvis Presley is right up there…

Olympia Valance has said ‘I do’ to her former AFL star beau, Tom Bellchambers, in a magical ceremony in the country Victoria town of Daylesford. Wearing an intricately beaded dress by Melbourne designer J’Aton Couture, Valance’s father, Rajko Vukadinovic, and stepfather, Aussie musician and producer Ross Wilson, walked her down the aisle in front of 250 of the couple’s loved ones. Noticeably absent from the nuptials was Valance’s sister, Holly, and her British billionaire hubby, Nick Candy. However, Bellchamber’s Essendon teammates made up the bulk of the groom’s party, which brought a touch of star power to the big day. Valance and her hubby, 32, have come a long way since they started dating prior to the COVID pandemic, after meeting on exclusive dating app Raya. “It was a bit…

Justin Bieber has shocked his fans with a serious medical diagnosis, leaving his health and career in jeopardy. The 28-year-old took to social media to announce that his Justice World Tour was postponed indefinitely, after he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. According to the Mayo Clinic, the syndrome “occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears”, leaving the face partially paralysed. Most people make a full recovery, but some symptoms can remain forever. “As you can see, this eye is not blinking. I can’t smile on this side of my face. This nostril will not move, so there’s full paralysis on this side of my face,” he explained to fans via Instagram, while also showing them the shocking physical affects of the syndrome.…

And just like that, Britney Spears has married the man of her dreams at the Los Angeles mansion they call home – and in the star’s own words, it was “the most spectacular day” complete with a horse and carriage, comfort food, a Rolls-Royce, famous friends and a gown by Versace. The 40-year-old ‘Baby One More Time’ hitmaker exchanged vows with groom Sam Asghari, 28, in a princess castle-inspired ceremony in front of pals Madonna, Paris Hilton, Selena Gomez and Drew Barrymore. Sadly, her sons Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden James, 15, weren’t there, nor was her brother, Bryan, 45, who was unable to attend as his daughter’s graduation fell on the same day. “Wow!!! Holy holy crap!!! WE DID IT!!! WE GOT MARRIED,” the pop icon shared on Instagram,…

“They are united” -SOURCE It’s no secret that, as a youngster, Prince William kept his father’s second wife at arm’s length. But over the years his relationship with the now Duchess of Cornwall, who married Prince Charles in 2005, has thawed – and insiders say it’s all down to the friendship shared between his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, and his stepmother. Just how close they’ve become was on show at the recent Platinum Jubilee when Kate, 40, and Camilla, 74, shared a carriage during the Trooping the Colour parade. “It was Kate’s idea to have Camilla join her and the kids in their carriage at the jubilee,” says a source. “She wanted the world to see that the Cambridges were united with Camilla now that she’s soon to become…

GLADYS PRESLEY Award-winning Aussie actress Helen Thomson takes on the role of the Presley matriarch. Elvis, whose twin brother Jesse was stillborn, was extremely close to his mother who was the dominant member of the family and a big influence on him. She seemed to struggle with his fame and began drinking heavily, developing liver problems. She died aged just 46 when Presley was only 23 – the same age Butler was when he lost his own mother. COLONEL TOM PARKER Tom Hanks plays Presley’s controversial manager, who also acts as narrator in the movie. Parker is portrayed as a man who propelled Elvis to stardom, but also held him back in the later stages of his career – tying him to play year after year in Las Vegas so…

When veteran crime reporter John Silvester hears the sound of heavy rain, his mind will often drift back to 30 years ago when a serial killer preyed upon young women in the seaside city of Frankston on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Over seven weeks in the winter of 1993, three young women were murdered with shocking brutality, the killer striking during heavy storms when the streets were quiet, the rain would wash away evidence and the noise would drown out any cries for help. “I still remember hearing the rain hitting the roof of my house and just being filled with dread, thinking, ‘No, not tonight,’” Silvester, who reported on the case, tells WHO. “It was a deliberate plan [to strike during a storm] to wash the clues away.“ The man…

Anyone who’s experienced the wonders of a professional brow grooming knows it’s quite something to see how strategic plucking and a little shading can transform your face. There’s something so polished about strong, defined brows. Good news: it’s easy enough to rehab them at home. Here, we tackle curly questions about handling gaps, dated shapes and barely there hairs, and ensuring your makeup has an impact. PROBLEM 1 TOO BUSHY For a full brow with a modern shape, you need a trim. Brow expert Kristie Streicher says fill brows with a pencil as a guide and to prevent over-trimming. Use a strong, clear brow gel to brush hair up towards the hairline and out towards the temple. Let them dry, then trim ends sticking beyond desired shape. Go one at…

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Considering the science-backed health benefits of the humble house plant (and that they’re an inexpensive yet effective decor option), it’s no surprise they’ve been cropping up everywhere. In 2020, Australians bought more than two billion of those leafy babies, spending a massive $2.6 billion. However, house plants don’t just come at a cost to us – whether it’s the plastic pots they come in or the miles the more exotic breeds travel to end up in your home, these potted pets have a significant environmental impact. If you want to keep your plant obsession green, Dominic Hooghuis and Duncan Hilder, co-founders of The Plant Runner, have wise words for you. SHOP RIGHT As thrilling as plant shopping can be, just because something looks stunning in the window of your local…

From cooking up a storm to a moment of morning coffee bliss, the kitchen really is the heart of the home. Although interior trends will come and go, just the simplest of tweaks and changes can turn your kitchen into a modern oasis. We spoke to Annie Sloan, inventor of Chalk Paint, who took us through what’s currently trending in the world of kitchen design. GO GREEN Shades of green are definitely having a moment in the world of interiors. Annie recommends a simple paint job for a trendy touch-up. “Another wonderful larder-inspired colour choice within a kitchen is a soft sage,” she says. Get creative and repaint your kitchen cabinets for a chic contrast. “Gentle greens are more calming than their hot-toned cousins. They bring the outside in, and…

THE PROSECUTOR Marta Dusseldorp stars as Lucy Bloom, who is determined to secure a conviction and knows how to work the jury. THE ACCUSED Photographer Kate Lawson, played by Kate Mulvany, is accused of killing her teenage niece, Claire. THE DEFENCE Sam Neill stars as Brett Colby SC, one of the rock stars of the Sydney bar, who is fighting to clear his client’s name. THE JURY Pallavi Sharda leads an all-star cast as foreperson Corrie D’Souza. Brooke Satchwell and Brendan Cowell also star.…

SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO by Taylor Jenkins Reid From the bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six comes a tale about reclusive Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo, who is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But why did she choose magazine writer Monique Grant for the job? SOMEONE ELSE’S CHILD by Kylie Orr Ren will do anything for her best friend, Anna. The news that Anna’s daughter, Charlotte, has terminal brain cancer sends them on a desperate hunt for a cure – and their only hope lies in a European drug trial. The more Ren uncovers, the darker the truth becomes. THE LIONESS by Chris Bohjalian From The New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant comes this thriller about a Hollywood…

When was the last time you laughed until you cried? I don’t really do that hysterical-crying, wet-myself kind of laughing. I kind of wish I did. Our kids make us laugh constantly. Last thing you learned about yourself? That if I let myself, my world can get too small. We’re just emerging from a couple of weeks of COVID iso and I got way too comfortable with staying away from the world. I’m much happier working and being around people. Last guilty pleasure? While I had COVID, I permitted myself to watch TV in bed during the day. I went for comfort and, among other things, rewatched the original miniseries Return to Eden from the early ’80s. God, I loved it! Last time you lost your cool? I’m pretty even…

“We have to get some real courage”- MCCONAUGHEY Across America, Texans are among the staunchest defenders of their Second Amendment right to bear arms, with 37 per cent of the state’s mostly conservative residents owning guns. But after 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde were massacred in cold blood by an 18-year-old armed with an ArmaLite AR-15 – a military-grade assault weapon with the power to release 45 bullets per minute – that he obtained legally on his 18th birthday, it seems things could finally change. The tragedy propelled gun regulation back into national debate, with most Texas conservatives insisting that under a constitution written in 1787, their rights as gun owners cannot be infringed. That was, until the Lone Star state’s favourite son Matthew McConaughey,…

Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have been giving us all the feels since December 2017, when they confirmed their relationship status with a romantic getaway to Israel. Five years on, the actress, 32, and Coldplay frontman, 45, are still smitten. The pair traded the streets of Cali for the Big Apple’s pavements to walk arm in arm through the trendy Soho neighbourhood, in a rare public outing on June 6. And it was a case of ‘the couple that dresses together, stays together’, as they were seen in matching shades of pink. Last year, Johnson opened up to Elle about her low-key romance, which has been the subject of engagement, wedding and even baby rumours over the past five years. “We’ve been together for quite a while and we go…

ELIZABETH STEVENS TAFE student Elizabeth Stevens, who lived with her aunt and uncle after a difficult childhood, was on the way home from the library on June 11, 1993 when she became Denyer’s first victim. It was a dark night with heavy rain and gusting winds muffling noise. After getting off the bus, she was grabbed by Denyer, who threatened her with a fake gun. He held her hand to give the appearance to any passersby they knew each other. She was just metres from home when he lead her down a side street and into a park, where he brutally murdered her. Her body was covered in stab and slash wounds, and she had also been strangled. DEBBIE FREAM Just 12 days before her murder, Debbie Fream, 22, had…

GAP IS BACK After a short hiatus in the Australian market, Gap returns to our shores under their new location gapaustralia.com.au. Offering elevated basics with that modern American touch for men, women and children, the brand has it all. But that doesn’t mean they won’t be in touch with our Aussie style. All of Gap’s collections launching on the site will be specially targeted to the Australian customer, tapping into our effortless style, need for comfort and, of course, accessibility. The best part? You can shop from the comfort of your home, with free shipping over $50 and free returns! WHAT WE’RE BUYING THIS WEEK Right now, this Sheike cut-out blazer is high on my wish list and I can’t wait for it to land in my hot little hands.…

When Hollywood stars talk about how they achieve their amazing results, there’s one name that comes up again and again. Expert trainer Gunnar Peterson has helped celebs like Jennifer Lopez, Kate Beckinsale and Charlize Theron achieve their awe-inspiring bods, and has also worked with some of the world’s most elite athletes, including Tom Brady. Now as F45’s new Chief of Athletics, he’s sharing that same expertise with fitness fans around the world, including Down Under. Here, Peterson talks to WHO about his workout philosophy, why he believes in high-intensity interval training and his tips for getting into A-list shape. WHY DOES HIIT CIRCUIT TRAINING WORK? It works because most people that I come across in fitness are trying to favourably alter their body composition by dropping fat, maintaining or gaining…

WHAT IS IT? The smartest robot vacuum to hit the market. THE VERDICT I’m not going to lie – vacuuming is one of my least favourite chores. With a dog who sheds, crumb-covered toddler and tradie husband tramping dirt everywhere, it’s a daily struggle. I’ve always been intrigued by robot vacuums, but have wondered just how well they actually clean. Well, I met the iRobot Roomba j7+ and fell madly in love. Dusty (as we’ve named him on the handy iRobot app) can do no wrong. After I set him up to map our downstairs area (a tricky, multisectioned kitchen/dining/ living space), he set out exploring and sucking up every speck of dirt. Hearing him motor about while I sit upstairs working is absolute music to my ears. At first,…

ARIES MAR. 20-APR. 18 It’s all too easy to fret about money. Do think constructive thoughts about money this week. Things could go either way financially in the coming seven days. Dream big dreams and get inspired by your money-making abilities, and you could soar. However, if you are too hard on yourself and dwell on the negative, you’ll invite money issues! CANCER JUN. 21-JUL. 21 Hot off the heels of the Full Moon, now’s the time for you to sort out your work/life balance. Have you emerged from the pandemic with a touch of workaholism, perhaps? Or maybe you’ve never felt less like working? Either way, it’s time to find a balance. You need to be Zen, but you also need to pay your bills. LIBRA SEP. 23-OCT. 22…

Journalist Karla Grant has been sitting down with influential and interesting people since 2003 to delve into issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, and this season of Living Black might be our favourite one yet. From Brooke Blurton to Narelda Jacobs and even Sonny Bill Williams, Grant scores the best of the best ahead of a milestone year in 2023. What can you tell us about the current season? The new season of Living Black features so many great guests. It’s our 29th season and 19 years of Living Black, so next year we celebrate our 20th anniversary, which I’m really excited about. But this year we’ve got so many great guests we’re speaking with. It was really interesting speaking to Senator Jacqui Lambie. She’s such a character,…

That’s amore! David Beckham just adores his daughter, Harper Seven, which was evident during a daddy-daughter gondola ride through Venice recently. Becks, 47, cuddled up to his youngest child and only daughter, 10, during the sunny getaway, and even took a tourist snap of Harper while her mum, Victoria, 48, had some time out on her own. Becks and Harper were also spotted aboard a luxury boat, where the former England soccer star was snapped giving his daughter – whom he calls“the girl with the biggest heart and the sweetest smile” – a big smooch on the cheek. Later, Victoria posted a selfie with Harper to her 30 million followers, captioned: “Sunday swim with my little water baby!” David and Victoria tend to keep tight-lipped about their youngest child, however…

New images of Marilyn Monroe’s famous ‘Happy birthday, Mr President’gown by Jean Louis reportedly show damage to the rear of the dress, including missing crystals. The dress was worn by Kim Kardashian to the Met Gala in May after she was granted permission by the frock’s custodians, Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum. The decision to lend out the dress was slammed by many, including designer Bob Mackie, but the 41-year-old reality TV mogul insisted:“I’m extremely respectful to the dress and what it means to American history,”in a chat with Vogue.“I would never want to sit in it or eat in it, or have any risk of any damage to it.” Some claim the pictures show the fabric has been stretched.…

It seems it’s the rosé between two thorns if the latest in actor Brad Pitt’s ongoing lawsuit battles with ex-wife Angelina Jolie is anything to go by. And by all accounts, this new legal drama is shaping up to be much more than a storm in a wine glass. In the exes’ latest stoush, the Fight Club star is suing Jolie for selling her stake in their winery, Chateau Miraval, in the village of Correns, south-east France. According to court documents, Pitt claims he and Jolie agreed that neither would sell their business interests in Miraval without the other party’s consent, with lawyers saying the estate was Pitt’s “passion” project he grew “into a multimillion-dollar global business and one of the world’s most highly regarded producers of rosé wine”. The…

Between raising two children, her relationship with actor Billy Crudup and globetrotting for movie roles, it’s hard to believe Naomi Watts has the time to take on a new crusade – a fairly taboo one at that. The 53-year-old Australian actress got candid this month about a topic not many dare to discuss: menopause. She admitted to fans how the word used to “freak her out”, but now the Mulholland Drive star is tackling it head-on after realising it’s just part of life. “When I was in my late 30s, I was finally ready to start thinking about creating a family. Then the M-word swiftly blew my doors down. It felt like a head-on collision with a Mack truck,” she shared on Instagram, admitting that in her case it sprung…

When Bonnie Piesse first appeared as the younger incarnation of Luke Skywalker’s aunt Beru in 2002’s Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Episode II), she was a rising singer and actor whose early credits included High Flyers, Stingers and Blue Heelers. But seemingly overnight, the Melbourne teenager became part of a global pop-culture juggernaut, her fame carrying over to Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode III) in 2005. In the years since, a cosmic swirl of good and bad experiences have shaped Piesse. Now, after a self-imposed break from Hollywood, she has made an assured return to the screen as Beru in the Disney+ series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. “I was shocked, actually. It kind of took me back to the moment when I first put on the costume when I…

FOR NAVIGATING TOUGH TIMES LETTERS TO YOU BY JAZZ THORNTON Mental health activist Jazz Thornton has had more than her fair share of struggles. During tough times, one thing giving her courage was a bundle of letters a friend gave her to be opened whenever she was overwhelmed by a particular emotion. It inspired Thornton’s new book, which is a collection of letters – for you! Created in partnership with psychologist Dr Kirsten Davis, each section is a guide for facing emotions such as anxiety, grief and trauma, and a reminder you aren’t alone. Penguin, $27.99. WHEN LOVE GOES SOUTH BY EMMA POWER The pandemic has placed unprecedented stress on relationships, and with some experts predicting the demand for relationship counselling could increase by at least 25 per cent over…

Don’t go too hard, too fast “People try to bite off more than they can chew,” says Peterson. “They start with an extreme diet, they start cancelling all the things in their life that give them pleasure because they associate them with bad health and they try to pile on too many workouts right out of the gate.” Take a step in the right direction Begin with small, consistent changes that you can maintain. The key here is to simply get moving. “Step outside your front door, turn left, walk 20 minutes and try to get back in under 20 minutes,” advises Peterson.“The next time you do it, turn right – get to know your neighbourhood.” Build healthy habits “Be mindful of your food, but don’t be too extreme. As…

Melt ‘n’ Mix Strawberry Yoghurt Cake SERVES 8 PREP + COOK 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2½ cups self-raising flour 250g strawberries, chopped coarsely 1 cup golden caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 free-range eggs, beaten lightly 1 cup Greek yoghurt 125g unsalted butter, melted ½ cup flaked almonds Icing sugar, for dusting 1 cup Greek yoghurt, extra MACERATED STRAWBERRIES 250g strawberries, sliced 1 tblsp lemon juice 1 tblsp golden caster sugar METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 22cm springform pan; line base and side with baking paper. 2 Sift flour into a large bowl; stir in strawberries, sugar, vanilla paste, egg, yoghurt and butter until just combined. Spoon mixture into pan; smooth surface. Sprinkle with almonds. 3 Bake cake for 50 minutes, or until…

Looking at Sam Neill in character as Sydney silk Brett Colby for the new Foxtel series The Twelve, it’s hard to believe the 74-year-old actor has never played a lawyer. “This is a first for me,” Neill tells WHO. “I think secretly if I had the brains and the wherewithal and the aptitude to study, I might have, in another life, ended up as a barrister. I always kind of liked the idea. When you’re in court and you’re on the bench, there is a sort of performative aspect to being a defence lawyer or a prosecutor. The case you’re putting forward needs to be persuasive, but it also needs to be conveyed in a way that a jury is going to go along with you. I think I would…

TV EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE The TV adaptation of Dolly Alderton’s bestselling memoir took me right back to my own days fresh out of high school – albeit mine were a tad less raucous than those of her characters, but the music, misfortunes and happy times gave me a sense of deja vu nonetheless. (On Stan) TV THE CARRIE DIARIES Because the world is in the midst of Austin Butler hysteria thanks to his starring role in the Elvis biopic, I decided to go deep into his body of work – starting with the Sex and the City prequel, The Carrie Diaries. Set in the 1980s, it’s light, it’s fluffy and has a great soundtrack. (On 9Now) TV PEAKY BLINDERS S6 The crime family is dealing with the loss…

Australia’s outback can be intoxicating, captivating and meaningful – as Sally Gare quickly learned after graduating from a teachers’ college in 1956. Her first stop was Oombulgurri in the Kimberley. “It was exciting, an adventure, something different from my young life in Perth. I felt like a pioneer,” Gare tells WHO. “It satisfied my desire to educate children in a time when Aboriginal education was not compulsory.” So Outback Teacher was born, a tome about Gare’s lifelong love affair with teaching in the most remote parts of the country. “I used to write letters home,…

OUI, OUI! PARIS Actress and new mum Priyanka Chopra turned heads in the French capital at an exclusive Bulgari event on June 7. She shared an image of herself on Instagram, captioned: “It’s never just black and white...” PEEKABOO BOOK LONDON Sir Lenny Henry attends Wimbledon BookFest 2022 on June 9. LEADING LADIES LOS ANGELES Zoe Saldana and Eva Longoria hit the red carpet for the premiere of Gordita Chronicles. POINTY END LONDON Alexa Chung parties at the adidas x Gucci House of Originals Sports Club launch. THE GRADUATE LOS ANGELES Reese Witherspoon and ex-hubby Ryan Phillippe revel in son Deacon’s graduation. MODEL MEAL NEW YORK Brooke Shields celebrates Jurassic World Dominion. THIS OLD THANG? NEW YORK CITY Amanda Seyfried honours Time’s most influential people on June 8. VAN LIFE…