Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 49, 2025 i WHO

There’s nothing quite like seeing Aussies succeed on the world stage, and I’m happy to say there are several doing just that this week. With Golden Globe nominations for Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook, Rose Byrne and more (page 8), it’s lovely to see how our homegrown stars remain humble. Perhaps that’s why international celebs love visiting us so much! Or maybe it’s because we have the best ricotta pancakes in the world, according to Oprah (page 22). It’s certainly not because of our spiders (page 82)! Callum Turner is stepping into his leading man energy (page 26), and while we’re yet to see if he will, in fact, also be stepping into James Bond’s shoes, it seems safe to say his next role as husband – to Dua Lipa, of…

It’s been a big year for Jacob Elordi, filming a raft of projects, including Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation, and heading out on two major press tours for The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Frankenstein at opposite ends of the year. And 2025 is ending on a high for the Aussie actor, 28, who has been nominated for his first – and second! – Golden Globe Award. The shortlist was announced on December 8, with Elordi scoring a nod for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his turn as The Creature in Frankenstein. He is also a nominee in the Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television category for his role in haunting wartime drama The Narrow Road to…

Jack Osbourne has spoken about how he was able to share the news of wife Aree Gearhart’s pregnancy with his father, Ozzy, before the music legend’s death in July. Announcing the happy news of his latest family addition to the world on December 6, the 40-year-old admitted in an interview with The Sun that the pregnancy had been a “healthy distraction” amid the family’s grief at losing the Osbourne patriarch. “It’s very much taken energy out of the grieving side of things and parked in a bit more hopefulness,” he shared. “We’re super excited. It was sort of planned, I should say. It was maybe a little earlier than expected. But it’s definitely something that we were wanting to pursue and somehow it happened, miraculously.” Osbourne already has daughters Pearl,…

In the social media era, nothing screams “serious relationship” more than making things official on Instagram – and on December 6, it was Katy Perry’s turn to go public with boyfriend Justin Trudeau. Five months into their romance, Perry, 41, posted a carousel of photos from the Tokyo leg of her recent tour, featuring a cute couple snap of her and Trudeau, 53, for her 202 million followers to see. “Tokyo times on tour and more,” Perry captioned the photos. While the couple were pictured on a date night in Paris in late October, this is the first time the pop star has acknowledged the budding romance to her fans. Perry split from fiancé Orlando Bloom in June, while the former Canadian prime minister’s 18-year marriage to Sophie Grégoire Trudeau…

MUM’S THE WORD Welcoming her two children has changed Hilton’s life and given her new purpose. “I am loving being in my mum era. It’s my favourite era yet,” Hilton told the She Knows website in 2023. “I just feel like my life feels so complete.” Splashing about on a kayak with her son, Phoenix, and husband, Carter Reum, Paris Hilton was the picture of contentment during a getaway to St. Barts over the US Thanksgiving weekend that also included their daughter, London. The happy family scene was one that was previously unimaginable just a few short years ago, when Hilton was better known for her jetsetter lifestyle, whirlwind romances and boozy nights out on the town. “Watching Carter be the sweetest dad, Phoenix discover the world and little London…

What started as a marketing stunt in 1952 has become one of the biggest beauty pageants in the world, but the beastly side of Miss Universe has been exposed after this year’s competition, which was held in Thailand, imploded in November, with contestants stepping down, allegations of vote rigging and racism claims. On November 4, Miss Universe Thailand president Nawat Itsaragrisil, 60, was dismissed from the pageant after contestants claimed he called eventual winner Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch a “dumbhead”. In a viral clip of the incident, Itsaragrisil singled her out in a packed room of competitors the day after she did not attend a sponsorship shoot meant for contestants to share on social media. “Mexico, where are you?” he called out. “OK. I heard you do not agree to…

There’s a lot to think about when planning a festive lunch – who’s bringing the prawns? How long do you cook a turkey? Are we doing ham? – and even with a full plate (both literally and figuratively), there’s still the drinks menu to sort out. Luckily Never Never’s ready-to-pour Panettone Negroni is back on shelves this festive season. Crafted using the brand’s award-winning Triple Juniper Gin, the seasonal bottled cocktail blends bitter citrus aperitif and sweet vermouth with a merry panettone flavour hit. Cheers to one less thing to stress about come Christmas Day. COMPILED BY: MADISON BOGISCH…

Going coastal ANNABEL LANE CONTENT PRODUCER I’ll be lapping up the sunshine in the beautiful Gold Coast, so an easy drape cover-up will be my best friend. This piece can take you from beach to bar, which is ideal for looking luxe while lounging. SPLURGE! LYNDSEY RODRIGUES EDITOR This Christmas, I’ll be heading up the coast with my extended family for a day of feasting, swimming and, of course, a few cheeky wines. Knowing that we will be in and out of the water all day – and keeping in mind I have a toddler and a dog to chase around – I’ll be throwing on a colourful and casual set like this one from Kivari. Of course, the colours are perfect for Christmas! Ladies who long lunch MADISON BOGISCH…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Keep your eye on the prize – always. Just because the calendar year is close to ending doesn’t mean your goals can be put on the backburner. While the pace may be slowing down, keep your focus on what you can do now as well as down the track. Set intentions for the next two years, personally and professionally. CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 You can’t carry everything on your shoulders. Lately you might feel as if you have your nose constantly to the grindstone. Each day seems to bleed into the next, with every item you tick off your to-do list being replaced by three more. You don’t have to do it all – you have support, but you need to allow it. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT.…

double talk COMIC COUPLE In Sunny Nights, Carden – known for her roles in The Good Place and Barry – stars as loose cannon sister Vicki, while The Last Man on Earth’s Forte plays her straitlaced brother, Martin. Colin from Accounts’ Patrick Brammall is also in the cast. Dark comedy Sunny Nights brought Will Forte, 55, and D’Arcy Carden, 45, to Australia – and they left with far more than a few good stories. The new series follows their characters, a brother-sister duo who move to Australia to start a spray tan company. Their dream becomes a lot more complicated, however, when they accidentally embroil themselves in Sydney’s underworld. From NRL games and surprise huntsman spider encounters, to falling in love with the people and culture, the pair gush…

One of the biggest stories from the 2025 ARIA Awards last month was the domination of Amyl and the Sniffers. The Melbourne-based punk band swept the night, winning four trophies, and captured the country’s attention with their politically charged speeches and irreverent humour. While accepting the coveted Album of the Year award for 2024’s Cartoon Darkness – which they won along with Best Group, Best Rock Album and Best Cover Art – lead singer Amy Taylor quipped that the victory made her feel like “the new prime minister of Australia”, before declaring, “All immigrants welcome … land back, the dole’s going up, and every pub gets a million dollars.” Nine years before such amusing award acceptance speeches, the band came together when Taylor was living with guitarist Declan Mehrtens, drummer…

SIMPLY MORE by Cynthia Erivo Through a series of powerful and personal essays, the Wicked star reflects on the ways she has grown as an actor and the lessons she has learned after years of performing and persevering through obstacles. She also discusses how marathon running has helped her. THE ENDLESS SKY by Di Morrissey TV presenter Nicole and savvy producer Stacie are challenged to create a hit show in an Outback town no-one has heard of. But what starts out as a career-defining adventure quickly spirals into something far more dangerous and unexpected. From an Aussie master of storytelling. BEST OFFER WINS by Marisa Kashino How far would you go to get the perfect home? When the ideal house comes up, desperate measures are called for. A little online…

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While people were quick to label Pamela Anderson’s relationship with her The Naked Gun co-star Liam Neeson as a showmance, the star insists it was real, even if it was fleeting. “If you must know, Liam and I were romantically involved for a short while but only after we finished filming,” the 58-year-old told People magazine. Things were so serious between the pair that Neeson, 73, “introduced me as the ‘future Mrs Neeson’”, she recalled of a time they went to dinner at a French bistro while she was staying at his house. After they were done promoting their comedy, however, things quickly fizzled out. “We went our separate ways to work on other films,” Anderson explained. “I always was laughing when people thought, ‘Oh, that’s a publicity stunt.’ I’m…

The British royal family are no strangers to appearing in little skits. The late Queen Elizabeth II shared the screen with everyone from James Bond (Daniel Craig) to Paddington Bear, and even joined Prince Harry to poke fun at the Obamas ahead of the Invictus Games in Orlando in 2016. The Duke of Sussex, 41, continued the family tradition on December 3, when he turned up to audition for a gig playing a Hallmark movie prince on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “You Americans are obsessed with Christmas movies, and you’re clearly obsessed with royalty, so why not?” Harry joked. “I heard you elected a king.” Coming just months after the UK and his royal relatives rolled out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump in a bid…

In 1989, Cher released No. 1 hit ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’, but it seems there’s no need to wind back the clock for the star, with the 79-year-old in the prime of her life and set to marry a man half her age in 2026. The singing superstar is reportedly making plans to tie the knot with her 39-year-old boyfriend, Alexander “A.E.” Edwards, on her 80th birthday in May, three years after she and the much-younger music industry executive got together. “She has set her heart on walking down the aisle with him around the time of her landmark birthday,” an insider told The Mirror recently, adding that it was the “perfect time for her and Alexander to seal the deal”. Fans are thrilled for Cher, who, the…

When Justin Theroux and his wife of nine months stepped out on the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of Prime Video’s Fallout Season 2 on December 8, Nicole Brydon Bloom’s blossoming bump could just be spotted beneath her semi-sheer sequined gown. But it would take a source close to the couple confirming the news to People magazine for the congratulatory messages to start flowing in. “She looks radiant,” one fan gushed. “Congrats to the parents to be.” However, amid the celebrations, many had only one thing on their minds: Theroux’s ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston. “Marrying someone 23 years younger than you will guarantee kids, I guess,” one shared online. “I feel bad for Aniston.” While others called it a “kick in the teeth” and “slap in the face” for…

Opera House Adelaide Brisbane Bills Bondi Sydney show The Aussie summer seems to be a drawcard for the Hollywood crowd, and they don’t get much starrier than talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey. Much to the delight of her fans, the TV icon, 71, has been busy playing tourist around the country while she’s here for her In Conversation speaking tour. Back in Australia for the first time in 10 years, Winfrey has been making the most of every minute Down Under, acting on the recommendations of her Australian friend Hugh Jackman. “You Aussies are the best. I love Australia,” she told Jackman in November. During her two-week trip, Winfrey has tried the famous ricotta pancakes at Bills in Bondi – twice – crashed an 80th birthday party for a local dance…

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that 250 years after the birth of Jane Austen, the world still can’t get enough of her stories. Having inspired everything from Bridgerton to Bridget Jones’s Diary, the literary great continues to permeate pop culture. Now, David and Lisa Campbell are revisiting her books for their podcast, Into the Austenverse. “Jane Austen’s work is the original rom-com,” David tells WHO. “The way that she uses comedy, drama and gossip, it is still a winning formula that everyone is trying to get right.” While you’d be hard-pressed to find someone today who isn’t aware of Austen’s books, she was little known during her life. When Sense and Sensibility was published in 1811, it was attributed to “A Lady”. Two years later, Pride and Prejudice listed her…

While we’re told that eight hours of sleep is the key to waking up feeling and looking refreshed, who has the time? Especially during the busy Christmas period. And with the end of the year – and the parties that come with it – fast approaching, you’re likely noticing eye bags that look more like over-packed suitcases and skin in desperate need of TLC. “You can usually spot a lack of sleep instantly – the skin just loses that natural bounce and brightness,” Beauty Boost founder Samara Searle explains. “The most obvious signs are dullness, dehydration and puffiness around the eyes.” Thankfully, there are a couple of tricks that can minimise tired eyes and weary skin. Read on for our step-by-step guide to looking like you’ve had a full night’s…

STYLE WARS MIAMI Lovers A$AP Rocky and Rihanna went head-to-head in Chanel and Saint Laurent at Art Basel. TRUMP CARD WASHINGTON DC Sylvester Stallone and Michael Crawford checked to see if their Kennedy Center Honors medals are the real deal. SLITHER ON DUBAI Is Jason Derulo still trying to peddle early-2025 single ‘Snake’? Nope, seems the singer was just hanging out at Fame Park private zoo. SLAM DUNK MIAMI DJ Khaled stepped out of Michael Jordan’s shadow to host the NBA legend’s We the Best Golf Classic. BELLES OF THE BALL SAUDI ARABIA Jessica Alba and Dakota Johnson stunned at the Red Sea International Film Festival’s Women in Cinema event. IN TUNE LOS ANGELES Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma dropped by Apple Music’s studio for a live holiday radio takeover.…

Disney+’s raunchy series Rivals got the royal seal of approval on December 8, when Queen Camilla, 78, dropped by the set. “I remember watching it last year when I was ill, I had pneumonia,” she told the cast. “I promise you, I binge-watched it and felt much better afterwards.” In the show, based on the late Dame Jilly Cooper’s 1988 novel of the same name, Alex Hassell’s lothario character, Rupert, is believed to be based on Camilla’s first husband, Andrew Parker-Bowles. The Queen and the author, who passed away in October, were close friends.…

There have been whispers of a break-up, but Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner have showed the sceptics that they’re not only still together, but totally in sync, too. The couple donned matching outfits for a rare red carpet appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme on December 8, carrying on the movie’s orange marketing theme with their bold Chrome Hearts ensembles. In the film, Chalamet plays an aspiring ping-pong player, and the shade is the same as the ball his character uses. His co-star Gwyneth Paltrow was also on the carpet at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater, but all eyes were on Chalamet, 29, and Jenner, 28, as they flirted for the cameras. Before their red carpet PDA, the couple, who have been dating for more than two years,…

Rebecca Gayheart is still going strong with her on-off billionaire boyfriend, Peter Morton, despite calling off her divorce from her ex Eric Dane earlier this year amid his battle with ALS. The actress, 54, and the Hard Rock Cafe co-founder, 78, have been linked for two years, but were spotted on a rare date night at E. Baldi restaurant in Beverly Hills on December 3. Gayheart spoke recently on the Broad Ideas podcast about the “super complicated” situation with Dane, who she continues to support despite their separation in 2018. The pair share daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13. “[I tell them], ‘No matter what, he is our family and he is your father.’ We show up, and we try to do it with some dignity and some grace and…

ALEXANDRA SAINT MLEUX Is this sport’s most beautiful pairing? Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc proposed to Alexandra Saint Mleux in November after two years together. “Alex and I are incredibly happy,” the 28-year-old Monégasque driver told media, after sharing the announcement via Instagram. An art history student-turned-fashion influencer, Saint Mleux’s ring is reported to be a five-carat oval diamond set in a platinum pavé band. The pair, who keep their relationship relatively on the down low, share a dog, Leo, who was at the centre of the rose-filled proposal, wearing a tag inscribed with: “Dad wants to marry you.” “She’s definitely a very important part of my life, obviously, but also of my career and the way you manage the ups and downs,” Leclerc gushed about his fiancée during a press conference…

F inding fame as infants after being cast as Michelle Tanner in Full House at just 6 months old, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen certainly didn’t have what could be called a conventional childhood. The pair spent eight seasons jointly playing the character before developing a cult following through their series of direct-to-video releases and spin-off merchandise. “We were little monkey performers,” Mary-Kate, now 39, once admitted to Marie Claire of her and her twin sister’s youth. And that unconventionality appears to have extended to the pair’s younger sister, Elizabeth, with the actress recently opening up about their “pretty chaotic” childhoods. “I was the youngest of four and we were all born within five years,” the 36-year-old told The Times. While Elizabeth chose not to go down the same childhood star…

TAYLOR SWIFT EX MUSE: JAKE GYLLENHAAL TRACK: ‘ALL TOO WELL’ To be involved with Ms Swift is to run the risk of providing inspiration for one of her hit break-up songs. While she’s written about many of her famous exes, from Harry Styles to Joe Alwyn, it was Gyllenhaal who apparently caused the heartache behind her 2012 album, Red. Swift clearly had some very strong feelings to process after her brief relationship with the actor ended in 2010, apparently penning ‘All Too Well’ about the messy break-up. Eleven years later, she was still dwelling on it, releasing a 10-minute version of the track that further fuelled speculation it was about Gyllenhaal. “Sometimes you need to talk it over (over and over and over) for it to ever really be ……

FAMILY FAVOURITE When the business took off, customers included new mums and working couples, as well as older people and those gifting meals to friends and family. Now, The Dinner Ladies puts 40,000 meals on tables nationwide a week. Scan to shop or visit dinnerladies.com.au Sophie Gilliatt and Katherine Westwood have Christmas sorted this year. Instead of slaving over a hot stove for hours and arriving at the lunch table stressed and sweaty, they’ll both be serving up The Dinner Ladies’ Christmas Menu. The pre-prepared feast is an annual tradition for their frozen meals company and something that thousands of their customers will be relying on this December, as they do for their weekly dinners year round. “Honestly, if I tried to replicate that menu, it would take me days…

We’ve all been there. It’s Boxing Day and we realise we’ve spent the past two days feasting on festive goodies and slurping back the sparkly wine. Now we feel more than a bit meh – sluggish, bloated and a little guilty, too. It’s easy to feel like you’ve failed when you’ve overindulged at Christmas time, but Veronika Larisova – nutritionist, exercise physiologist and co-founder of Chief Nutrition – wants you to start thinking differently. “The festive period is meant to be a time when we rest from work and reconnect with our loved ones, which includes eating and celebrating together,” Larisova tells WHO. “Enjoy every minute of it, and you’ll start the new year with a full heart and maybe a body ready for nutrient-dense foods, hydration and routine again.…

When it comes to body care, moisturiser really is the unsung hero, working behind the scenes to restore your skin barrier function, soothe irritation and keep you smooth. However, not all moisturisers are created equal and neither are our skin types. Whether you’re battling itchiness, sensitivity or those stubborn little bumps on the back of your arms, there’s a gel, lotion or cream ready to step in. CONCERN: DRY & ITCHY For most of us, dry and itchy skin is at its worst during winter and low-humidity climates. However, for some, prolonged exposure to hot water and harsh soaps and detergents can also irritate barrier function. The result? An itch you just can’t seem to scratch away. If you struggle with dry and itchy skin, reach for replenishing formulas with…

When it comes to cruel and unusual forms of punishment, planning, cooking and cleaning up after meals for yourself or your loved ones can rank near the top of the too-hard list. especially after a long year of juggling work, family life and everything in between. Thankfully, across Australia, there’s a growing number of food delivery services that understand just how stressful mealtimes can become, particularly as we navigate a myriad of commitments over the busy holiday period. From comforting, home-style favourites to nutritious weekday wins, these services are here to make the festive season a little easier and, most importantly, a whole lot tastier. Hungry? Let’s dig in. THE DINNER LADIES When two passionate mums came together with the goal of easing dinnertime stress, homemade meal delivery service The…

MOVIE AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH The three-hour third instalment of James Cameron’s groundbreaking franchise follows on from Avatar: Way of Water, diving back into the lives of Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), who are in mourning after their son Neteyam’s (Jamie Flatters) death. A new, more aggressive tribe – named the Ash People – with a fiery leader, Varang (Oona Chaplin), comes into play as conflict on Pandora hits boiling point. Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet are just two of the other big names reprising their roles. (In cinemas Thu., Dec. 18) MORE INSIDE! WILL & D’ARCY’S AUSSIE ANTICS The Sunny Nights stars on filming the dark comedy Down Under. NEW SEASON OF FALLOUT What will Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins get up to in Vegas? VIRGINIA DOES…

For her latest project, you won’t see Virginia Gay in the spotlight, but it is full of her trademark wit. The 44-year-old actress co-wrote Mama Does Derby with fellow director Clare Watson. The play will see Sydney’s Town Hall transformed into a roller derby rink as it follows a single mum and her teenage daughter starting again in a small town, where they get caught up with the local skate team. “This is a great show for parents to come and watch with their kids, when they are at the awkward teen age and don’t want anything to do with them,” Gay, best known to audiences from her roles in Aussie drama series All Saints and Winners & Losers, tells WHO. “It has a real Gilmore Girls vibe to it…