Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 14, 2025 i WHO

Top Gun, Batman Forever, The Doors – Val Kilmer was every bit the movie star. The legendary actor passed away on April 1 at the age of 65, shocking fans and leading to a flood of tributes from Hollywood and beyond (page 5). The Last of Us is back for Season 2 and we sat down with star Bella Ramsey to chat about what fans can expect (page 14). We’ve also taken a look at other video games that have made the move to TV and cinema screens, from The Witcher to Minecraft (page 28). Check out our interviews with Nicole Kidman, on her latest project, Holland (page 26), and serial reality TV favourite David Genat, who just won $9 million on Deal or No Deal Island in the US…

Beloved actor Richard Chamberlain has died at the grand age of 90. Passing away from complications following a stroke two days before his 91st birthday, the star leaves behind a lasting legacy in film, television and theatre. “Our beloved Richard is with the angels now,” his long-time partner, Martin Rabbett, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. “He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us. How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love is under his wings lifting him to his next great adventure.” Known for his swoon-worthy roles, Chamberlain was the original ‘hot priest’ in the miniseries The Thorn Birdsand became known forDr. Kildare– which earned him his first Golden Globe in 1963.…

Glen Powell admitted to Business Insider in 2023 that he and his Anyone But You co-star Sydney Sweeney had “authentic chemistry”. A year later, he told The New York Times that they didn’t shy away from rumours of a romance despite the actress being engaged to her co-producer Jonathan Davino at the time. “The two things that you have to sell a rom-com are fun and chemistry. Sydney and I have a ton of fun together, and we have a ton of effortless chemistry,” Powell said. “That’s people wanting what’s on the screen off the screen, and sometimes you just have to lean into it a bit.” TAKE TWO? Last year, Sweeney and Powell teased that they wanted to work together again. “We’re definitely trying to find the next thing,”…

On March 30, Virginia Giuffre, who has accused deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein of trafficking her to Prince Andrew – a claim which the prince has always strongly denied – posted a sombre update to social media. “This year has been the worst start to a new year …I won’t bore anyone with the details, but I think it important to note that when a school bus driver comes at you driving 110km as we were slowing for a turn no matter what your car is made of it might as well be a tin can,” she captioned a photograph of herself, bruised and battered lying in a hospital bed. “I’ve gone into kidney renal failure, they’ve given me four days to live, transferring me to a specialist hospital…

H e’s called “The Golden God” for a reason. David Genat made history last month when he scooped $9.2 million in prize money on the second season of American game show Deal or No Deal Island. Moments before the Aussie reality TV champion’s latest win, he battled with the program’s mysterious banker, who was revealed to be fellow model Chrissy Teigen. Host Joe Manganiello played the middle man between Genat and Teigen in a finale that was viewed by millions. “I actually can’t even believe it,” he told Manganiello after choosing the cash-filled briefcase. “I knew I had it, I was feeling my dad was in there with me, God was in there with me.” The 45-year-old has no plans to stop conquering reality TV shows, although next time, he…

IT GIRL SNEAKERS New Balance has dropped another fun and fresh Icy Blue colourway of the popular 740 silhouette – can this brand do no wrong? Pair with your favourite blue and white activewear or a great pair of faded denim jeans for a cool-girl edge. ICONIC ANNIVERSARY Reebok Australia is celebrating a rich 40 years of the iconic Club C 85 sneaker. Launched in 1985, the style was a classic tennis club sneaker which was later adopted in the ’90s as the unofficial sneaker for skaters. The model is now an everyday icon. To celebrate this huge milestone, the brand has launched two new limited edition anniversary styles. STYLE WATCH Accessories to get active sorted SPECIAL SUPPORT SPEED DEMON Get in your stride with sweat-wicking shorts that work with…

Since being crowned Miss Universe Australia 2020, Maria Thattil hasn’t slowed down. As well as being involved in countless projects that champion critical social justice issues, she is also an advocate for mental health and gender equality, and one of Australia’s most influential fashion and beauty icons with her newest campaign for No7 skincare. Here, WHO sits down with Thattil, 32, to talk about all things beauty. How do you navigate comparing your self-image to others? In this industry, there’s a natural inclination to compare yourself to others, but I’ve had to actively process that. It’s relied on me consciously observing, “What am I thinking ? What am I saying ?” and what kind of standards I am holding myself to. I’m proud to say I’m now in that space…

WINNING FORMULA When you’re not working, it’s always good to have a hobby. Eight-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo is definitely spending his extended pit stop wisely, launching the latest addition to his collaboration with St Hugo, Enchanté Rosé. “My friends and I would say enchanté instead of cheers just to sound sophisticated,” Ricciardo said. “The reality of doing this now, over a glass of Enchanté Rosé, my latest wine in partnership with St Hugo, blows my mind. I’m happy to say that the future is looking rosé and I am living my best Enchanté life.” Available at Dan Murphy’s. RRP $40. DOUBLE DELIGHT Western Australia’s Burch Family Wines has unveiled two new rosés from the 2024 vintage: Howard Park Miamup Rosé and Marchand & Burch Village Rosé.…

NELL, THE DUCHESS OF MANCHESTER by Robert Wainwright When a young Melbourne woman bumped into a handsome naval lieutenant in a hotel swimming pool in 1926, she’d never dreamed of becoming the wife of an English duke with three castles. The forgotten and fascinating story of Australia’s only duchess. THE RICH BEING BAD SEE HOW THEY FALL  by Rachel Paris Skye married into a luxury goods dynasty but is uneasy in her husband’s world, hiding her own secrets. When her father-in-law dies, an illegitimate heir comes out of the woodwork, leading to a tragic ending. Sent to investigate, Mei begins to pull at the threads holding the family together. SLAYING THE VAMPIRE CONQUEROR   by Carissa Broadbent Assassin Sylina’s orders are clear – Atrius cannot live. Yet Sylina cannot deny…

Legendary actor Val Kilmer has died at age 65. The Batman Forever star, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, passed away from pneumonia on April 1, his daughter, Mercedes, told The New York Times. Mere minutes after the news broke, tributes had already begun pouring in for the beloved star. “See ya, pal. I’m going to miss you,” fellow actor Josh Brolin shared on Instagram. “You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker. There’s not a lot left of those.” With a career spanning over four decades, Kilmer rose to fame after starring as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky alongside Tom Cruise in the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun. And while his heart-throb looks certainly allowed him to fit in among the celebrity set, he soon found his niche portraying tormented,…

Former Home and Away star Sam Frost has announced that she has welcomed her second child with her fiancé, Jordie Hansen. Sharing the exciting news on Instagram, the 35-year-old revealed the couple welcomed their newborn son on March 29. “This is Bobby,” she captioned the announcement, alongside a snap of their new family of four. “Bobby Jordan Frost-Hansen. We love you so much little man.” News of Frost and Hansen’s growing family comes just over four months after the couple revealed that their family “is growing from three to four”. “It has been a wild ride but we are extremely grateful our little one is healthy and doing OK in there,” Frost shared at the time. “We are all very excited to meet you, especially your big brother.” MEGAN FOX…

It’s been more than 10 years since Duffy disappeared from the public eye, but the Welsh soul singer has now made a surprise return to social media. Appearing in a TikTok video posted on March 26, the 40-year-old had fans in shock – having not seen her in public for over a decade and almost five years since she revealed the harrowing circumstances behind her retreat from the public eye. In the late 2000s, Duffy’s first album, Rockferry, swept the charts, with lead single ‘Mercy’ becoming one of the bestselling songs of 2008. But following her last musical releases in 2015, there was nothing further from the singer – no music, no concerts, no public sightings or social media presence whatsoever. It wasn’t until 2020 that she resurfaced online, revealing…

At the height of the #MeToo movement, Nicole Kidman set an intention. “I think it’s necessary … to say pretty much every 18 months I’m making a movie with a female director,” she said in an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald on May 24, 2017. “Because that’s the only way the statistics are gonna change is when other women start to go, ‘No, I’m actually going to choose only a woman now’ … Every 18 months, there has to be a female director in the equation.” TOP TV Big Little Lies (2017–present) Top of the Lake: China Girl (2017) The Undoing (2020) Nine Perfect Strangers (2021–present) Special Ops: Lioness (2023–present) Expats (2024) The Perfect Couple (2024) The hardworking star has stuck to her word – and surpassed her goal…

It’s easy not to think twice about throwing on a T-shirt and a pair of jeans. It takes less than a minute and can be done while eating your toast or chatting on the phone. But something that’s so simple for many is actually a daily struggle for thousands of Aussies. Molly Rogers, 31, saw this firsthand when she worked in disability support for Jack, who is now 19, and has cerebral palsy. “I would help him get dressed for school, but it was so frustrating. We could be an hour doing it and it took away from the time we could be doing something fun,” she tells WHO, explaining how difficult it is to prise a jumper on over stiff limbs and around the straps and other parts of…

From dedicated brands selling grippy socks to international retreats solely focused on perfecting reformer technique, there’s no denying that Pilates is a big deal. According to industry research group IBISWorld, in 2025 there are 3722 Pilates and yoga studios in Australia. With so many studios offering ways to pike, plank and arabesque lunge our way to good health, it’s easy to assume there’s little means to mess up this low-impact exercise. Turns out there are plenty of ways – sadly! WHO asked Elixr Health Club founder Richard Chew and physiotherapist and Studio Spring co-founder Lauren Sebastiani about the most common slip-ups they see in the studio – so you can perfect your form. 1. SKIPPING THE BASICS Thinking of skipping a beginner class because you’re already super fit from your…

INGREDIENTS FOR SKY-HIGH VOLUME Ever notice how your hair looks bouncier in summer but falls limp the moment the temperature drops? “In winter, the air is much drier, our scalp produces less natural oils, and the combination of cold air outside and heated air inside dehydrates both scalp and hair,” explains John Pulitano, creative director and co-founder of Headcase Hair. The fix? It all comes down to the right ingredients. “Look for keratin, biotin and panthenol, which strengthen hair from within,” Pulitano says. Skelp!’s Rehab All-In-One Hair Treatment Spray is infused with panthenol to add thickness and shine, making it a must-have for winter hair care. The Typebea S.2 Sea Salt Texture Mist features plant-based keratin to create weightless, beachy waves, while the Hairification H24 Complex Leave-In Hair Repair Mask…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Stop waiting for a breakthrough – it’s already happening! There could be an exciting and swift change when it comes to either your self-esteem or your finances this week. Pro tip: believe in yourself and you will naturally attract more cash. Time to move on from those fears holding you back. Believe in your own abundance. CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 The right people will find you at the right time. Just when you thought you’d met everyone you were ever going to meet, here comes some astrology which could shake up your friendships in a good way. Or maybe it’s your actual life philosophies that are evolving. Keep an open mind and something wonderful could happen. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT. 22 A comfortable life is nice, but…

You only turn the big 5-0once, but for birthday boy David Beckham, it looks like it’ll be a whole month full of celebrations. The soccer legend kicked off the festivities well ahead of his actual birthday on May 2, throwing a swanky black-tie soiree for his nearest and dearest at Cipriani Downtown in Miami. “So I thought I’d start celebrating slightly early, such a special night in Miami,” David wrote on Instagram, alongside party snaps with his “amazing” friends and family. Wife Victoria also shared some pre-party photos of Becks in his tux, a newly-blonde Harper and sons Romeo and Cruz with their girlfriends, Kim Turnbull and Jackie Apostel. “What a way to begin the first of many celebrations for David, surrounded by friends and family,” Posh, 50, wrote on…

Despite being known for the perfection of her deadpan delivery, Jenna Ortega has admitted that keeping a straight face doesn’t always come easily. And that was certainly the case on the set of the 22-yearold’s new dark comedy, Death of a Unicorn. “I could not trust anyone on this set. I couldn’t make eye contact with anybody. I didn’t want to look at certain people,” she shared last month during a special screening of the film in Los Angeles. Starring alongside the likes of Paul Rudd, Téa Leoni and Will Poulter, Ortega recalled enduring comedic torture as she tried to keep her composure during the gags from her castmates. “I’m supposed to be kind of the most serious one in the film. Telling everyone why this is wrong, and nobody…

A MINECRAFT MOVIE Creatures, community and placing blocks to choose your own adventure – that’s the world of Minecraft, a game that’s become a global phenomenon since it fully released in 2011. Now, it’s the latest game to inspire a big-budget film, with Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge and Danielle Brooks rounding out the A-list cast of A Minecraft Movie. The project has been a long time in the making – 11 years to be exact. In the live-action version, four everyday people are pulled through a mysterious portal and into a cubic world where a unique journey awaits. Black, 55, says of signing on as Steve, “I played Minecraft back in the day with my sons because I wanted to speak their language. My boys were like, ‘You…

As one of the survivors of the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attack, Liya Barko has mostly recovered from her life-threatening injuries, but the mental pain remains. Her trauma often leaves the 36-year-old feeling unsafe in public places and she is prone to panic attacks. But she’s found strength and comfort in her two canine companions, Border Collies Boris and Kenobi. “They’re really helpful to my mental health,” Liya says. “They get me outside. They’re my biggest company.” On April 13 last year, in an attack that horrified the nation, mentally ill 40-yearold Joel Cauchi murdered six people in a stabbing rampage at Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre. A further 12 people suffered injuries, including a 9-month-old baby, whose mother, Ashlee Good, died. The overwhelming majority of Cauchi’s victims were…

Smoked Salmon with Pickled Onions SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 4 slices of rye bread (or pumpernickel) 2/3 cup (150g) cream cheese 125g smoked salmon 2 tblsps baby capers Juice of ½ lemon, plus wedges, for garnish Pickled onions, or garnish Black pepper METHOD 1Toast the bread slices, then top with a thick layer of cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, a squeeze of lemon juice and some pickled onions. 2 Arrange on a large serving plate, season with pepper and garnish with lemon wedges. 3 Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. It’s a good idea to have some extras of all the ingredients on the table as guests may like to make another one. Pesto Haloumi Stack SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 medium sweet potatoes, skin scrubbed and cut in half…

STAR STRUCK HOLLYWOOD Eva Longoria checked in on her Walk of Fame star on the way to her new film premiere. LADIES’ NIGHT LOS ANGELES Sasha Calle’s T-shirt explains why she’s hanging out with Suki Waterhouse at the Billboard Women in Music event. LOOK WHO BLEW IN! NEW YORK CITY Mikey Madison channelled Squidward for her Saturday Night Live gig. PHONING IT IN NEW YORK CITY Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa showed off his Ryan Gosling screensaver on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. FLUSHED AWAY VANCOUVER Rapper bbno$ rocked up to the Juno Awards in this get-up. That’s one way to avoid a queue for the loo. PECS APPEAL GOLD COAST He might’ve had the day off from filming Runner, but Alan Ritchson still got in his steps. BATTLE READY…

When Ash London welcomed her son, Buddy, three years ago, she used her maternity leave to work on an exciting new project – her debut novel, Love on the Air. “Motherhood gave space for lots of reflection, and the more I reflected on my career, the more I realised that elements of my experiences in radio would make a great story,” London tells WHO. The vibrant enemies-to-lovers romance follows young gun Alex. She retreats to a tropical island after a mistake blows up her media career, only to be lured back for a new gig. Plenty of London’s own experiences spill out onto the pages. “Flying around the world to interview pop stars, insane gigs, opulent parties. It seems like a world away now, but back then it felt normal!”…