Innehållsförteckning för 24 December 2018 från WHO

This week I write my editor’s letter from Los Cabos in Mexico, where I’m in town with my husband Jason and 1-year-old son Xander to celebrate the wedding of Jasmine Yarbrough and Karl Stefanovic. I’ve known Jasmine and her family my entire life – we grew up together in Queensland. Jasmine’s dad, Bobby, and my dad, Jeff, were surfing buddies and our mums, Cheryl and Deborah, still tell us stories about how much trouble we were as kids. It’s a gift, getting to share a big day like a wedding with your friends – and Jas and Karl’s day was nothing short of magic. Under the Mexican sky we celebrated till the early hours. Despite the obvious attention, it was intimate, emotional and full of love…

THE CLOONEYS ARE ONE OF THE WORLD’S power couples, and stepping out in New York while carrying her 18-month-old twins Ella and Alexander on Dec. 6, Amal Clooney, 40, proved once again that she can make any task look like a glamorous event. Although George – “Amal Clooney’s husband” as he jokingly referred to himself as on Oct. 12 – was missing from the outing, the doting mum dressed her little ones appropriately, and stylishly, for the chilly US east coast weather with coats, beanies and teddy bears in tow. On Dec. 5, George, 57, and his human rights barrister wife left the kids at home as they dressed to the nines to attend the 23rd Annual United Nations Correspondents Association Awards. To top off the night, Amal was awarded…

It’s been a spectacular year for Miranda Tapsell. Not only did the talented and versatile actress get engaged to the love of her life, James Colley, but her feature film Top End Wedding, in which she starred, as well as wrote and produced, has been chosen to be premiered at the Sundance Movie Festival in 2019. To celebrate, WHO caught up with Tapsell, who was more than happy to spill on what has been an incredible 12 months, both career-wise and personally. “It’s been an exciting year,” Tapsell, 31, says. The Darwin local, who shot to fame in The Sapphires in 2012 and captured hearts across the nation on Channel Nine drama Love Child, is ecstatic about her recent Sundance nomination and she can’t wait to head to the US…

KRISTEN STEWART (BELLA SWAN) Stewart starred in a number of well-received indie flicks, as well as featuring in a high-profile ad campaign for French fashion house Chanel. She’ll be seen next year in the reboot of Charlie’s Angels . ROBERT PATTINSON (EDWARD CULLEN) The‘teen heartthrob’tag never sat well with Pattinson, who, like Stewart, sought out indie projects, including the 2014 Aussie flick The Rover . Next year, he’ll star opposite Timothée Chalamet in David Michôd’s The King . TAYLOR LAUTNER (JACOB BLACK) Lautner has appeared in several big-budget Hollywood flops. More recently, he’s appeared in the UK sitcom Cuckoo and in the Ryan Murphy cult hit Scream Queens . KELLAN LUTZ (EMMETT CULLEN) It’s…

M.A.C Global Senior Artist and author of Making it Up, Nicole Thompson, shares her on-trend tips to get your party palette perfect. The best way to update your party look is with a little makeup mix-up.“You don’t have to go over-the-top, just experiment with different styles and colours and make the look work for you. You’re always going to look amazing if you wear the style with confidence,” says Thompson. BLUSH UP! “One of my favourite and fastest things to do if you have an outfit with warm blush tones is to take that into your beauty look by swiping the same powder blush over your cheeks and eyes. Pink blush on the eyes is so flattering! And easy to blend. Pair it with a chunky…

INDULGE IN FIJI’S CUISINE On a tiny little island in the Fijian archipelago, where the bluest of waters lap quietly on the shore, I sit on a private deck overlooking an infinity pool, sampling a divine dish called kokoda. I’m at Malamala Beach Club with Lance Seeto, a multi-award winning Australian chef and travel writer who is credited with starting a food revolution in Fiji. His mission: to reinvent the Fiji food scene for tourists, but also improve the cooking standards, diet, health and life expectancy in his adopted country. Guests to Malamala can sample Seeto’s delicious a la carte menu (all made from scratch), including kokodo – a raw fish salad drizzled with milk that has been squeezed from coconut flesh scorched over hot rocks. There are watersports for…

Why a book on the Targaryens? They’re distinctly different from every other Westerosi family. They’re kings. They’re practising incest like the ancient Egyptians to try to keep the bloodline pure. And they have the dragons, which nobody else has. You can never go wrong with a dragon. So, sure, I could do a book about what was happening with the Tyrells at Highgarden, but I don’t think it would be as juicy. Do you have a favourite character in this timeline? I love grey characters. Daemon Targaryen, who is at the centre of the [Targaryen civil war dubbed the Dance of Dragons], who switches sides several times, is the prototypical Westerosi grey character. He does some heroic things [and] some appalling, vile things. He’s a complicated guy and a lot…

… time she was starstruck Whenever I hear from one of my favourite ballerinas on Instagram. I love ballet. I’ve never met any of them, but I almost have to get somebody to read it to me because I get so excited. … time she faced her fears I was on a very turbulent flight, so I put ABBA on my phone, put in earbuds and fake-danced in my seat. You have to attack it. … wardrobe malfunction she had My skirt got caught in my panties at church a couple of weeks ago, and I almost walked into the congregation after going to the restroom with full biscuit showing. Luckily, I felt a breeze. … injury she suffered Shooting Peppermint , I got a tiny fracture…

What’s your relationship to The Greatest Showman ? I heard the music before I saw it and it amped me up; then one night I stayed up late and watched it, and it was so incredible. It was kind of how I felt when I was younger and saw Moulin Rouge! It’s rare to have a movie musical so moving, inspiring and just cool. You also sang on The Hamilton Mixtape in 2016. What do you like about cover albums? As an artist that grew up in musical theatre, it’s a cool thing for us to get to do. Musical theatre is so  powerful. I remember being a high school sophomore and doing a choir trip to New York,…

TV EMPIRE S4 The action picks up five months after Season 3’s cliff-hanger, but Lucious (Terrence Howard) has still not regained his memory. Son Andre (Trai Byers), meanwhile, will find himself beholden to Shine (Xzibit). (Starts Wed., Dec. 19 at 7.30pm; Fox Showcase) TV FRESH OFF THE BOAT S5 Jessica’s (Constance Wu) book is released, but the response is underwhelming, to say the least. What will she tell her family? And there’s a new addition to the neighbourhood as Honey (Chelsey Crisp) gives birth. (Starts Sun., Dec. 16 at 6.30pm; FOX8) STREAMING FULLER HOUSE S4 When the season drops, Kimmy (Andrea Barber) is pregnant, acting as surrogate for Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Jimmy (Adam Hagenbuch). Also, Steve (Scott Weinger) and DJ (Candace Cameron-Bure) will rekindle their…

LOVE BIRDS LOS ANGELES, DEC. 4 Newlyweds Justin and Hailey Bieber have been showing the world how happy they are, often sharing a passionate kiss in public. The loved-up couple smooched, cuddled and even wore matching outfits for a romantic outdoor photoshoot. FUNNY TIMES NEW YORK, DEC. 5 Amber Heard (left) and Eva Longoria were in fits of laughter at the L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Celebration 2018. Heard wrote on Instagram, “So many inspiring women who are fighting to change our world.” TWINNING NEW YORK, DEC. 3 Models and close pals Gigi Hadid (left) and Kaia Gerber stunned in their matching striped suits from the Marc Jacobs Redux Grunge Collection. The pair attended the opening of his newest store. HANDS FULL NEW YORK, DEC. 3 No expense was spared…

“It’s hard to focus on your wellbeing when someone is tearing apart your life.” Hailey Bieber opened up about the negative impact social media has had on her. “I’m in a huge meeting and my mom just said, ‘Thank U, Next’ to everyone. She’s really milking this.” Kris Jenner references Ariana Grande, says Kim Kardashian. “I think experiencing something as life-changing and devastating as a natural disaster ... it’s a really deep character challenge. My dad has always told me, ‘Life is a series of adjustments’.” Miley Cyrus might have lost her home in the Los Angeles wildfires, but she learned an important lesson along the way.…

After days of unseasonable scattered rain, the sun rose over San José Los Cabos, Mexico, like the perfect wedding gift from the weather gods, illuminating the ocean in front of the One&Only Palmilla in a golden glow. Despite the attention of Australia’s press, desperate to get the first glimpse of the bride and groom, Jasmine Yarbrough, 34, started the day feeling relaxed, tucking into a hearty breakfast and sipping on Champagne. “There haven’t been any nerves, really,” Jasmine, affectionately known as Jas by those close to her, told me. “It just feels right.” It’s no wonder Jas’ bridal party were laughing like old friends; most of the seven-strong group – which included Jas’ sister Jade, Jimilla Houghton, Sophie Pentland, Sarah Johnson, Stoj Bulic, Georgie Fleming and Tamie Ingham – have…

IT FEELS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY THE PROJECT’S Carrie Bickmore went on maternity leave. On Dec. 9, the glowing mum welcomed her third child, Adelaide, with partner Chris Walker, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for the pair. Bickmore took to her Instagram page to share the news, writing: “Welcome to the world little ADELAIDE (or Addy as your siblings have already started calling you). We are absolutely besotted with you.” Adelaide is the third child born to the 38-year-old journalist and news presenter, who also shares little Evie, 3, with Walker, and  has a son, 10-year-old Oliver, whose father, Bickmore’s first husband, Greg Lange, died from brain cancer in 2010. Bickmore announced her pregnancy back in June, via a video posted to her Instagram page, which…

“You want your partner to be proud of you” Elsa Pataky feels a connection with the ocean. That’s weird, the Spanish actress concedes, considering she grew up in the bustling city of Madrid. But she always imagined what it would be like to live by the water. And now … “My dream came true,” Pataky, 42, tells WHO from her home in breezy Byron Bay, where she lives with her husband Chris Hemsworth, 35, and their children, daughter India Rose, 6, and twin sons Tristan and Sasha, 4. “I always dreamt in my head I would live in a place like this. I achieved what I wanted, because I think a connection to nature is something you really need. My kids have that. Every time we have to travel, we…

The who’s who of the Australian film and television industry lit up the red carpet at this year’s AACTA Awards – and there was no shortage of style, sass and smiles at The Star City Casino in Sydney on Dec. 5. Fans screamed as Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker came back home to claim their gongs, and were just as loud when local stars from Foxtel’s hit Wentworth walked the carpet. In the face of such adulation, Baker – who took home the AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Breath – says it’s important to stay humble. “I don’t really think about one individual [award],” he tells WHO. “I think if [you] win them, you get this fantastic opportunity to stand up and thank the people that…

We’ve watched the royals do it for decades – and who could forget that famous polo scene in Pretty Woman? While dressing for the races comes as second nature to most, there’s a different set of rules when it comes to dressing for the polo. With the 2019 Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo taking place on Jan. 6, it’s time to start pulling together your look. Take your lead from these celebrities and follow our five rules on what to wear. Head to Pacific Fair for all your fashion requirements; we recommend Harrolds, where you’ll find top fashion brands from around the world.…

10AM MEETING LADIES’ LUNCH WEEKENDER…

■ Serves 6, Cook 12 mins, Prep 13 mins, plus 2 hours WHAT YOU NEED 4 x 200g lamb backstraps 3 large yellow peaches 2 x 125g bunches rocket, trimmed, torn 350g tub marinated feta, drained ½ cup fresh mint leaves Balsamic vinegar glaze, to serve MARINADE 2 tblsps olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsps paprika 2 tsps ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 To make marinade, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. 2 Add lamb to marinade. Turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours. 3 Cut peaches in half. Remove and discard stones. Cut into 2cm wedges. 4 Heat a lightly oiled, large grill plate over a medium heat. Add peaches. Cook, turning occasionally for about 7 minutes, or until charred. Remove.…

TIDELANDS Anticipation is high for Netflix’s first original Australian series. Starring former Home and Away star Charlotte Best and Elsa Pataky, the eight-part supernatural drama is set in a small fishing village called Orphelin Bay that’s home to a group of half-sirens and decades of secrets. Our review will go live on who.com.au  on Fri., Dec. 14, when Tidelands becomes available to stream. OPEN-AIR CINEMA It’s that time of year again when the best way to take in a movie is outdoors – weather permitting, of course. From Sydney Harbour to Kings Park and Botanic Garden in Perth; Botanic Park in Adelaide to Brisbane’s Roma Street Parkland, venues around the country have a range of cult, classic and brand new films programmed over summer.…

Congratulations on Ladies In Black – it’s been such a success! It was really well-received, so much so it made something like $9 million at the box office. You had worked with director Bruce Beresford before, hadn’t you? I had, yeah. Strangely enough, when I first worked with him in 1995 on Paradise Road , he told us about this film. He was like, “I really want to get this film up – it’s about the women who worked in David Jones.” He went to university with Madeleine St John [who wrote The Women in Black , the book on which the film is based], so they were mates. Then it took them 25 years to get it up! That’s…

‘MY HAPPILY EVER AFTER’ On Dec. 1, Billions actress Malin Akerman, 40, and fellow actor Jack Donnelly, 32, said“I do”in Tulum, Mexico. The pair met through Akerman’s sister’s boyfriend, and were close friends for two years before they began dating.“I feel so lucky that I got to marry my best friend,”she posted on Instagram.“Thank you for making this weekend so fun and magical.”Akerman walked down the aisle barefoot in a flowy blush dress.“I decided on a colour instead of white because it’s the second time round and I wanted it to be different.”The pair announced their engagement in October 2017, when she said Donnelly had“stolen”not just her heart but her 5-year-old son Sebastian’s as well. Congratulations! MARRIAGES Australian rugby union player David Pocock, 30, married his…

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN order for Kris Smith and his girlfriend Sarah Boulazeris, who welcomed their first child together on Dec. 4. The British-born TV presenter, 40, took to Instagram on Dec. 6 to share the happy news, posting a photo of himself and his partner with their newborn daughter, Mila Elle. “Last night at 10.15pm, the world became a better place,” he wrote. “The birth of our baby girl has been the most magical adventure. [Sarah] was a rock and I can never repay her efforts to get our baby to us safe and sound.” The new mum, 27, was next to gush over their little one, sharing a photo to Instagram: “I have no words just an explosion of love that has filled my heart and the space…

for HER GIVE THE GIFT OF GLAMOUR THIS FESTIVE SEASON for HIM GIVE THE GIFT OF CHIC NEW GADGETS for GRANDMA GIVE THE GIFT OF GLAMOUR AT HOME for GRANDPA GIVE THE GIFT OF NEW HOBBIES for a FEMALE FRIEND GIVE THE GIFT OF SMALL LITTLE LUXURIES for a MALE FRIEND GIVE THE GIFT OF STYLISH PRACTICALITY for GIRLS GIVE THE GIFT OF ENDLESS CREATIVITY for BOYS GIVE THE GIFT OF FUN AND ADVENTURE…

As one of only a handful of teenagers at Ronald McDonald House Adelaide, Madison Beard has turned her extended years of treatment and recovery into a positive experience for her younger housemates. Despite suffering from Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Scoliosis and a rectal prolapse which has seen her fitted with a temporary colostomy bag, Madi has taken her health challenges in her stride by spending time caring for others. “Madi loves the younger kids at the house,” says mum, Marie.“She keeps them entertained by playing games and colouring with them – she wants to get into childcare one day.” Madi and her mother have been regular faces at Ronald McDonald House Adelaide for 12 years. “We started using the house back in 2006 when my other daughter Paige was diagnosed with…

ARIES MARCH 20–APRIL 18 You will be charged with energy that will make an impression on others; friends and associates will be strongly influenced by your wonderful ideas. Communications with the opposite sex will be compatible and a very special person could make your week. Big opportunities are in store and good news will reach you regarding travel, social activities or a new opportunity. 2019: A self-improvement program may be on your mind, like quitting bad habits. For more, phone 1902 261 655. TAURUS APRIL 19–MAY 20 Be prepared to acknowledge your faults and virtues without recrimination. Unusual people may interest you and could look for friendships that make you feel protective. Look for hidden opportunities at work, examine your goals, set a target and be positive about achieving it.…

There is a theory that 2018 has been the craziest year ever. Maybe that’s an exaggeration. I mean, I’m sure there were some years when the dinosaurs were running about that were pretty chaotic, and the year Vesuvius erupted and took out Pompeii was definitely one for the history books. But it’s not outside the realms of possibility that this has been the most bonkers year of all time. Domestically, things were pretty loose. The Australian cricket team were busted using sandpaper to tamper with their balls. It sounds like a buck’s night gone wrong. Sadly it was just blatant cheating. Then the Bachelor was called the Honey Badger and went for the novel option of choosing nobody in the final episode, causing the TV-viewing nation to go into meltdown.…

Hit with a devastating terminal cancer diagnosis, 29-year-old Ava Green decides to focus on making her childhood dream – having the perfect wedding – come true. Without a groom or any money, Ava calls on friends and family to help. Word spreads and soon the whole country is focused on ensuring Ava gets her dream day. Then photographer James Gable enters her life and she begins to wonder whether happy endings are possible. A heart-wrenching book, which will turn you into a sobbing mess, this is also an inspiring read from the New Zealand writer. (Out now)…

… she first remembers listening to as a child “I’m Your Baby Tonight” by Whitney Houston. My parents listened to her all the time and I still believe she is the most talented vocalist of our generation. … that brings her to tears The Sinéad O’Connor version of “Nothing Compares 2 U”. Her vocal is delicate and vulnerable but also aggressive. It really changes it from the original. … that reminds her of summer holidays Anything off Show Your Bones by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I remember getting that and listening to it the whole summer it came out. [Lead singer] Karen O is really one of my favourite vocalists and performers. … she cracks out on karaoke nights “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette. I love…

ROMA STARRING: Yalitza Aparicio A sweeping tale of a familiar woman often under-represented on film, director Alfonso Cuarón’s lavish Roma (on Netflix from Fri., Dec. 14) elevates the ordinary life of an indigenous Mexican maid into an artistic ode – and an early front-runner in the Oscar race. He has tackled a road-trip movie ( Y Tu Mamá También ), conjured up a Wizarding World spectacle ( Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ) and tormented Sandra Bullock in space ( Gravity ) – and for his next trick, Alfonso Cuarón wanted to make a film “that I don’t know how to do, so I’m motivated to do it,” he tells WHO. The Mexican filmmaker, 57, dove into his…