Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 44, 2025 i WHO

I’ll forever be #TeamJen, so it put a big smile on my face recently to see Jennifer Aniston hard-launch her new relationship with her hypnotist beau, Jim Curtis, on Instagram. The pair have been linked since July, but it seems things have recently turned serious and we’re loving this new chapter for the star (page 5). Some not great news out of Hollywood is Millie Bobby Brown reportedly accusing her Stranger Things co-star David Harbour of “bullying” and harrassment. With the final season premiering later this month, we take a look at the shock allegations on page 10. There were also family fallouts aplenty this week. David Beckham receiving his longed-for knighthood was a bittersweet moment for the star due to the absence of eldest son Brooklyn (page 14). And…

Millie Bobby Brown has reportedly accused David Harbour of bullying and harassing her on the set of their hit Netflix show, Stranger Things. According to a shock new report, the 21-year-old filed a lengthy complaint against the actor before filming began on the show’s fifth and final season. “There were pages and pages of accusations,” a source told the Daily Mail, adding that Harbour, 50, faced an internal investigation over the claims that “went on for months”. The allegations did not accuse Harbour of any sexual impropriety. While the outcome of the inquiry is unknown, Brown was reportedly accompanied by a personal representative on set for the last season. In the series, Brown portrays main character Eleven, while Harbour plays her father figure, police chief Jim Hopper Jr. The pair…

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has popped the question to his girlfriend, Alexandra Saint Mleux. The happy couple shared the news with Instagram followers, along with a carousel of photographs from the grand proposal. “Mr². & Mrs. Leclerc,” read the post, which featured snaps of Leclerc, 28, and Saint Mleux, 23, with her dazzling oval-cut diamond ring. The Formula 1 driver went down on bended knee with the help of the couple’s long-haired dachshund, Leo, who was wearing a tag emblazoned with: “Dad wants to marry you.” Another snap showed a candlelit table surrounded by personalised cookies and roses, plus a bone-shaped treat engraved with: “She said yes!” Leclerc and his bride-to-be – an art curator and influencer – were first linked in March 2023 after a Paris Fashion Week event.…

KICKING GOALS During his illustrious soccer career, David played 115 games for England, captaining 59 times between 2000 and 2008. He is also dedicated to charity work – he has a long-term association with UNICEF and joined the King’s Foundation as an ambassador in 2024. A rising in front of King Charles following the formalities of his investiture ceremony, nothing could wipe the smile off Sir David Beckham’s face. During what the soccer great called the “proudest moment” of his life, his wife, Victoria, and his parents, Ted Beckham and Sandra West, watched on at Windsor on November 4 as he was knighted for services to sport and charity, following a campaign of more than a decade to receive the award. “I am truly humbled and so grateful for this…

Despite Bruce Dern and the late Diane Ladd being Oscar-nominated actors themselves, the pair were once wary about letting their young daughter pursue an acting career. “I dissuaded her. I said, ‘No, honey, no, no, no.’ Look, be a lawyer, be a doctor. I said, ‘If you’re going to save somebody’s life as a doctor, nobody’s going to care if your chin points when you cry or your butt is too big,’” Ladd, who passed away on October 3 at the age of 89, recounted during an appearance on Live with Kelly & Mark in 2023. Little did they know, daughter Laura Dern’s career would see her win an Oscar, an Emmy and five Golden Globes to date. With a full slate of film and television projects on the horizon…

SLEEP TIP “It’s helpful to keep lights dim in the evening and nighttime to support your body clock, and focus on non-stimulating things that relax you, whatever that may be,” Dr Verma says. “Some people read, watch TV, listen to music or meditate.” As temperatures climb and the days start to get longer, many of us find ourselves tossing and turning well into the night – even with the fan on full blast. While summer may feel like a season made for relaxation, it can actually make sleep more elusive. Here, WHO chats to Dr Sumedha Verma, clinical psychologist, sleep consultant and advisor to Ecosa, to pull the covers back on getting good quality rest no matter the temperature. A HOT TOPIC According to Dr Verma, summer can make rest…

Just like your wardrobe changes with the seasons, so should your body care line-up. Heavy creams and dense formulas can feel suffocating in the heat, so from now on, it’s all about lighter textures and smarter actives. Consider this your summer switch list – what to phase out and what to introduce to keep your skin hydrated, smooth and glowing. ✓ IN SELF-TANNING DROPS As the sun comes out, you’re probably bearing a lot more skin than in the winter months. If you want to get your glow on, we advise you to do so with a generous amount of fake tan rather than the real deal. Ditch the patchy mousse and go for a couple of tanning drops mixed into your daily lotion. Say hello to a sun-kissed finish…

GONE WITH THE WIND NEW YORK Heidi Klum faced the elements head on while lighting up the Empire State Building. MODEL MOVES LONDON Naomi Campbell was on the decks while DJ Charles Prince Dumas looked on at nightspot 77. FASHION VICTIM LOS ANGELES Mean Girls star Daniel Franzese channelled Freddy Krueger as horror actor Robert Englund scored a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. SAY CHEESE! GEORGIA Kristen Stewart and Imogen Poots took a seat at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. CORN DOG CRAVINGS CALIFORNIA Eva Longoria enjoyed a tasty treat during a day out at Disneyland with her family. THINK PINK LONDON Rita Ora went full Barbie mode in a glittering ensemble and with new blonde locks at the Music Industry Trusts Award. SURPRISE! ATLANTA Ashanti threw a star-studded…

Since 1989, the escapades of the Honourable Phryne Fisher have kept readers enthralled as the very fabulous private detective has dazzled with her wit, glamour and daring. Now, with the release of the series’ 23rd novel, there is just one more adventure left. The last novel by Kerry Greenwood, Murder in the Cathedral, has been posthumously published following the author’s death at the age of 70 in March. The story follows Phryne to Bendigo to witness the investiture of her old friend Lionel, who is being made a bishop. When an overzealous deacon with a nose for trouble is murdered, Phryne quickly involves herself with local Constable Watson and eagle-eyed Detective Inspector Mick Kelly. Ahead of the release of her 2022 novel, Murder in Williamstown, Greenwood opened up to WHO…

Jennifer Aniston’s love-life has long had the makings of a big-screen dramedy, but her present romance might just be her happily ever after. The 56-year-old officially hard-launched her relationship with handsome hypnotherapist Jim Curtis on October 3. “Happy Birthday my love,” she captioned a shot of herself and her “cherished” beau cuddling up. A day later, Curtis followed suit. “If this is a dream I don’t want to wake up,” he wrote, after celebrating his 50th birthday with Aniston by his side. For Aniston, who’s had two failed marriages – to Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux – Curtis has brought “positive energy” to her fast-paced life, according to a People magazine source. “She’s been glowing. Everything in her life has come together and she’s excited about it. Jim’s the best,”…

Congratulations are in order for Melanie Bracewell, co-host of The Cheap Seats, who has announced her engagement to partner Shaun McCullough. The comedian, 30, announced the news via Instagram to her followers. “Fifteen years of friendship, five years of the best relationship of my life,” she captioned the post, showing off her new sparkler, before quipping, “I hope we aren’t rushing into this.” The pair went to the same New Zealand high school and shared scenes in the Birkenhead College production of The Jungle Book in 2012. However, things didn’t turn romantic until they crossed paths on Tinder in 2020. “He’s incredible and the most supportive person always,” she previously told TV Week.…

Jessica Simpson has reached a huge milestone in her sobriety. “Eight years ago today, I made the choice to confront, to confess and to let go of the self-sabotaging parts of my life that I was choosing,” the star, 45, shared in a social media post on November 2. “Alcohol silenced my intuition, blocked my dreams and chased my circulating fears of complacency,” continued Simpson, who announced her split from husband Eric Johnson in January. “It was not in the fight that I found my strength, it was in the surrender.” Simpson previously shared in her 2020 memoir, Open Book, that she used alcohol to self-medicate after she was sexually abused as a child. Now, the star is celebrating her sobriety and embracing the single life. “I feel like we…

BAD COMPANY A photo of Epstein with now-convicted sex offenders Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein shows the trio were guests at Royal Lodge in 2006 after a US warrant had already been issued for the financier. The voluntary renunciation of his Duke of York title turned out to be too little, too late. In a historic move by the palace, usually reserved for traitors to Crown and Country, King Charles announced that he is taking formal action to strip his younger brother of his style, titles and honours, leaving him to be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The extraordinary measure completes the downfall of the former war hero, 65, who found himself outcast over his long friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Their Majesties wish to make clear…

“Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted this” Caryn Elaine Johnson, better known as Whoopi Goldberg, has lived a full life. She’s won an Oscar, dated well-known men, married and divorced three times, and starred opposite the likes of Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Dame Maggie Smith and Drew Barrymore. While these days she’s a daytime talk show panellist, she’ll always be remembered as a nun running from the bad guys and changing the lives of students through song in the Sister Act franchise – in which she will soon reprise her role for a third film. Celebrating her 70th birthday on November 13, the New Yorker – born and raised – was recently asked about whether she’d considered retirement. However, The View panellist assured fans she wasn’t going…

There’s one thing the health and wellness world isn’t short of – and that’s trending wellness gadgets and products. Admittedly, navigating through this space of innovation can be overwhelming, as new devices emerge just as quickly as the old become passé. But that’s where we come in. From the retro influence of ankle weights to the innovative benefits of sleep tools, we guide you through the must-have health hacks that will improve your life and, most importantly, your health, in ways that extend far beyond their moment as latest fad. AIR PURIFIER It only takes attempting to stargaze in a major city to quickly realise that the air quality often isn’t what it should be. That said, there are small changes we can make to clear the air inside our…

Midopilafo Mussel Pilaf with Saffron SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1kg fresh mussels 80ml (1/3 cup) olive oil 1 small red onion, finely diced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 200g shortgrain rice 1 tomato, diced ¼ tsp saffron 100ml white wine 35g (¼ cup) currants 40g (¼ cup) pine nuts, toasted 1 tblsp chopped flatleaf (Italian) parsley 1 tblsp chopped dill Lemon wedges, to serve METHOD 1 Clean the mussels well, scrubbing the shells and removing the beards. Put the mussels in a large saucepan with 1 cup of cold water and steam over a high heat for 4-5 minutes until they have opened. Discard any that have not. Remove from the saucepan and set aside to cool. Strain the cooking liquid and set aside. Once cooled enough to handle, remove the…

MOVIE NOW YOU SEE ME:NOW YOU DON’T In the highly anticipated third instalment of the franchise, The Four Horsemen team are up once again – this time alongside a newer, younger group of illusionists that are on the scene for an even higher-stakes adventure of illusions and trickery. Their mission? To expose powerful diamond heiress Veronika Vanderberg (Rosamund Pike) and her corrupt activities involving arms dealers, traffickers and warlords. (In cinemas Thu., Nov. 13) MORE INSIDE! LIVING LA DOLCE VITA The Iris Affair stars enjoyed the sweet life while filming the series. CATCH HIM IF YOU CAN Glen Powell speeds into action in new film The Running Man. NO TROUBLE IN PARADISE Anna Samson and Tai Hara discuss their show’s second season.…

double talk Few spin-offs manage to find lasting success, but fans can’t seem to get enough of the Paradise franchise. WHO sits down with the stars of the Australian spin-off to unpack what makes the series resonate ahead of its second season. What excited you most about this new season? ANNA SAMSON The most exciting thing for me about the shooting of it was being able to return to something that I adore so much. And it’s not always that you get a second season of something you love doing. It’s quite rare. So we were able to return to a kind of family and a set of kindness and fun. And I felt like the luckiest person in the world getting to do that twice. TAI HARA I think…

Some of Hollywood’s most famous faces stepped out on November 1 in their best frocks and finery for the 14th annual gala event hosted at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The star-studded evening, co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio and trustee Eva Chow, raised $10 million for the museum’s curatorial and educational programs, and honoured two influential figures – artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler, the brain behind Black Panther (2018) and sequel Wakanda Forever (2022). Guests were also treated to a performance by ‘Say So’ singer Doja Cat. As expected, the red carpet was a dazzling affair, with A-listers bringing their fashion A-game. Mother-daughter model duo Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber were a vision in their glimmering looks from the evening’s event partner, Gucci. Angela Bassett, who featured…

With People magazine celebrating the 40th anniversary of their Sexiest Man Alive issue, there was no better choice for this year’s cover star than Jonathan Bailey. But despite becoming one of the most irresistible actors in Hollywood of late, the new accolade is still hard for him to grasp. “It’s a huge honour. Obviously, I’m incredibly flattered,” he shared with the publication. “And it’s completely absurd.” Bailey, 37, was thrust into the spotlight in 2020 when he took on the role of Lord Anthony in steamy Netflix series Bridgerton. Since then, he’s earned himself an Emmy nomination and a Critics Choice Award for Fellow Travelers, and nabbed parts in blockbusters such as Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World: Rebirth. “You get to a point where you look back and you…

In a statement on November 3, Laura Dern said her mother, acclaimed actress Diane Ladd, is “flying with her angels now”, after she passed away at the age of 89. “My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother, Diane Ladd, passed with me beside her this morning, at her home,” Dern, 58, shared. “[She was] the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created.” A three-time Oscar nominee and a BAFTA winner, Ladd was best known for her dramatic roles in Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974), David Lynch’s Wild at Heart (1990) and the Martha Coolidge-directed Rambling Rose (1991). Her former husband Bruce Dern, 89, who most recently starred opposite their daughter in Palm Royale, paid tribute…

Rowan Henchy Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy Actress Brooke Shields and her TV writer husband, Chris Henchy, have a reality star on their hands, with reports their daughter Rowan was spotted filming Bravo’s Next Gen NYC in late October. Sources say the 22-year-old, who graduated from North Carolina’s Wake Forest University in May with a major in communication and a minor in journalism, was attending a cast party. Lennon Gallagher Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit It’s little surprise the 26-year-old son of Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and his ex-wife, actress and singer Patsy Kensit, has followed in their footsteps, singing and playing guitar in the band Automotion and modelling. While his music is very different to his dad’s, with spoken vocals, Lennon insists Liam “doesn’t hate it”. “He’s always been…

VALUING TRADITION While Prince William has said he wants the monarchy to be “fit for purpose”, Anne sticks to tried and tested methods. “Some of these things don’t work,” she told Vanity Fair of new approaches. “You may need to go back to basics.” There are few members of the Windsor clan today who continue to pay heed to the old family adage of “never complain, never explain”. But Princess Anne remains the exception, as she always keeps calm and carries on. Despite weeks of scandal resulting in the removal of her brother Andrew’s titles, the Princess Royal isn’t one to hide behind palace walls. Instead, the 75-year-old is maintaining her heavy workload, which includes making an official visit to Australia. The sister of King Charles is Down Under until…

WEAR IT FOR WEEKEND BRUNCH Let’s face it – choosing a compatible scent can be as tricky as settling on a Sunday morning brunch spot. Unless, of course, you’re rocking a brand as iconic as L’Occitane en Provence – guilty! While any fragrance from their stunning Flora Orchestra collection could seamlessly become part of your rotating perfume wardrobe, we think Lavande Blanche Eau de Toilette captures the essence of long, carefree days and fields of booming flowers in a way others could only dream of. WEAR IT FOR SUNSET PICNIC If you can’t hop on a plane and watch the sun set over Étretat and the English Channel, Àerre’s Sunset In Paris is arguably the next best thing. Made from all-natural and carefully selected ingredients, the iconic fragrance captures the…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 You really are in two minds about what to do right now. Do you have an itch that you can’t seem to scratch? A desire to travel, learn or discover? You could ignore it and focus on more pressing responsibilities. Or you can scratch that itch and realise a long-held dream. Life is too short to not embrace adventure. CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 When things feel like they’re going wrong, maybe they aren’t. Life does seem a little haywire this week. Friendships feel erratic, your attitudes to certain groups are changing and your day-to-day routines are completely in flux. Everything feels out of control. Breathe through it and try your best to relax. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT. 22 The balance you seek is the balance you feel…

As an ex-NRL player-turned-logging contractor, the last thing you’d expect to find out about Luke Bateman is his passion for fantasy fiction and steamy romance novels. But that’s exactly what landed the former Canberra Raiders player more than 240,000 followers on TikTok, a two-book publishing deal and his very own podcast. Growing up in rural Queensland, even Bateman himself acknowledged that his childhood love of books put him at odds with the “culture of very hard-working country men”. “I felt so weird as a kid because I was in circles and cultures where … I really had to hide those parts of myself,” he said on his recently premiered In the Good Books podcast, adding that “books were always the place where I felt like I belonged”. After a knee…

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