Innehållsförteckning för Issue 50, 2023 från WHO

What ayear it’s been. I don’t know about you, but after that challenging pandemic period it suddenly felt like life turned on its warp speed in 2023 and everything went by in aflash! Flicking through this jam-packed issue though, I’m reminded just how much has happened over the last 12 months. There were the tragedies that shook us to the core –the death of MasterChef star Jock Zonfrillo and Friends actor Matthew Perry, to name just two (p. 34). Acouple of bombshell memoirs, thank you Prince Harry and Britney Spears, were thrown into the mix (p. 24), and of course there were the relationship splits that left us gasping –yes, I’m looking at you, Hugh and Deb (p. 30). It was also ayear when fearless females came to the fore.…

With nine nods, Barbie led the pack when the Golden Globe nominations were announced on December 11. The pink-bathed blockbuster is in the running for Best Picture (Musical or Comedy) as well as earning acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, and for three of its original songs. “It was such a collective effort of joy and risk-taking, and to see the film recognised is incredible,” said Greta Gerwig, who is nominated for Best Director. “We are honoured to be in such excellent company and can’t wait to bring the Barbie party to the Globes.” The haul makes Barbie the second most-nominated film ever at the Globes, tying with 1972’s Cabaret and coming in behind 1975’s Nashville, which took 11 nominations. Coming close to bursting Barbie’s haul was Oppenheimer.…

HARD LAUNCH “We actually had a significant amount of time that no-one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other,” Swift says of her relationship with Kelce. “By the time I went to that first [NFL] game, we were a couple.” BEST & WORST 2023 TAYLOR ON TOP Even if you weren’t one of the thousands who diligently queued online for hours when tickets were released for the Australian leg of Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour in June, you’ll still have heard the news of Ticketmaster crashing due to the unfathomable demand and stadiums selling out in mere minutes. The buzz surrounding the singer all year has been inescapable and she’s now expected to gross over $1.5 billion dollars – the most an artist…

KYLIE & TIMOTHÉE It started off as a tip off to DeuxMoi, and now Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are a fully fledged celebrity couple. “She feels like she can be herself with him,” a source told ET. BRADLEY & GIGI An insider told Page Six that Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid’s surprising new relationship“is on steroids”and that “it’s getting serious very quickly”after they were first spotted hanging out in October. EMMA & RAMI Rami Malek and Emma Corrin made things official during a PDA-filled park date in September – which came as a surprise to many who didn’t realise the actor had split from long-term love, Lucy Boynton. KELIS & BILL It was the romance we didn’t see coming, but just as quickly as they hit it off, Kelis…

BRIT’S BOMBSHELL MEMOIR After years of being silenced amid swirling chatter from everyone but her, Britney Spears finally told her side of her story in The Woman in Me. In 288 pages, the singer details her use of “drug of choice” Adderall, feeling like a “child robot” while living under her court-ordered conservatorship, and her thought process when she famously shaved her head. She also shares shock details of her relationship with Justin Timberlake, including that she had an abortion while they were together. “Reliving everything has been exciting, heart-wrenching, and emotional, to say the least,” Spears said in a statement. ‘FAKE’ APOLOGY Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were forced to apologise after it came to light that they had written letters asking a judge for leniency on behalf of…

Meg Bellamy With her bouncy brunette locks and classic girl-next-door good looks, Meg Bellamy appears to be a natural choice to portray the Princess of Wales in The Crown. But with no agent or acting credits to her name, landing the plum role in one of Britain’s best-loved dramas felt like an impossible dream – right up until it came true. “I had left school and I was working at Legoland, which was the best job ever… ” the 21-year-old told the British newspaper The Telegraph. “In the first round of auditions, you had to say something about yourself and tell them your height. I told them I was a red brick at Legoland – that was my fun fact.” Her red brick costume has turned out to be something…

FRIENDMAS – Elise Wilson, Beauty Editor “Bold colour always make me feel my best so it goes without saying that I’m wearing something bright this Christmas Day! I usually head over to a friend’s for a gorgeous outdoor lunch, so after a dip in the ocean, I’ll get dressed up in this fun two-piece, add some heels and a red lip.” TRENDING NOW! LUNCH RESERVATION – Claire Isaac, Lifestyle Director “There is nothing nicer than heading out for lunch at Christmas, and I like to make sure I dress up so it feels even more special. This year will all be all about this paisley dress from Sheike. The colours feel festive, I like how vibrant it is and the shirt dress style is forgiving and fabulous on hot days!”…

To tweak or not to tweak? That seems to be the ever divisive question. While some of us might get injectables as casually as pedicures, others baulk at the thought of Botox. Whatever side of the fence you sit on, it’s clear to everyone that the cosmetic surgery industry is growing rapidly. Indeed, the Australian injectableses market alone was valued at $5.4 billion in 2022, with a 27.3 per cent increase this year. However, the latest trend isn’t a look to be noticed as such, rather small cosmetic interventions that produce more subtle results. “With injectables, there’s a real fear of looking fake or looking overdone,” says Contour Clinics medical director Dr Josh Wall. “At Contour Clinics, we reallyly foster a natural approach to injectables [and] to skin rejuvenation treatments.”…

Having people over for Christmas often comes with an endless to-do list that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. But the key to being a great host is quite simple – it’s all in the organisation! Here’s how preparing your day in advance can make your hosting duties as easy as mince pie. SET THE SCENE Fragrances are great for setting the mood, so opt for festive candles and diffusers for a cosy touch. A holiday playlist of carols and season classics can lift the spirits of even the grumpiest grinch. You can make a playlist and tailor it to your guests’ tastes, or save time and hit play on the various themed ones Spotify has to offer. GETTING ORGANISED Jot down every detail including your guest list, food and drink…

1 How long were Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas married before announcing their separation? A) 6 months B) 2 years C) 4 years D) 10 years 2 Who stars as Ariel in the live action remake of The Little Mermaid? A) Halle Bailey B) Selena Gomez C) Halle Berry D) Zendaya 3 Which actress reads the audiobook of Britney Spears’ memoir, The Woman In Me? A) Michelle Williams B) Meryl Streep C) Mia Farrow D) Megan Fox 4 Which Australian actor did Miley Cyrus’mother, Tish, marry in August? A) Joel Edgerton B) Julian McMahon C) Wil Traval D) Dominic Purcell 5 What is the name of Olivia Rodrigo’s second album, released in September? A) Sweet B) O C) Guts D) Midnights 6 What type of animal head…

CLASSIC HITS To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the release of the 1984 album, which opens with ‘Beautiful People’ and features other classics like ‘Errol’ and ‘The Boys Light Up’, a red vinyl limited edition has been released. James Reyne loves a good rant. And it’s pretty easy to get the music legend going on one. Ask him about the state of the local music scene, Taylor Swift, the ARIAs, or the broader political climate, for instance, and the former frontman for beloved band Australian Crawl will invariably begin his answer with“don’t get me started…” before going on to share his views – in some depth. It makes for an interesting and entertaining conversation for WHO when we catch up to discuss the upcoming national tour to mark the…

When was the last time you danced in public? Does TikTok count as public? What was the last meal you cooked? Home wood-fired pizza! I got an Ooni pizza oven and I am obsessed with it. I am yet to make my own dough from scratch – baby steps! – but I love the ritual of heating the oven, using the charcoal, the preparation of everything! I also made banana bread yesterday. Not in the pizza oven though… What was your last TV obsession? I really enjoyed the most recent season of Loki. I am a massive Marvel nerd and there has been some back and forth about how things are developing in the Marvel universe. But Loki was a return to form. It was contained, clever and brilliantly acted.…

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While there has been much talk about the circumstances surrounding Matthew Perry’s shock death on October 28, close pal and former co-star Jennifer Aniston wants the world to know that the Friends actor was in a good place before his untimely passing. “He was happy. He was healthy. He had quit smoking. He was getting in shape. He was happy – that’s all I know,” she said in her first interview since the tragic loss. Speaking to Variety alongside her The Morning Wars co-star Reese Witherspoon to promote the new season of their show (below), Aniston said she hoped that Perry is remembered “as he said he’d love to be remembered” – a man who helped others. “I was literally texting with him that morning, funny Matty. He was not…

SHOCK SPLIT HUGH & DEBORRA-LEE Hearts around the world broke on September 15 when Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced, via a joint statement, that they were separating after 27 years of marriage.“Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,”they said at the time. With one of the longestenduring marriages in Hollywood, the announcement came as a shock to many. However, insiders insisted their split had been a long time coming, with the once loved-up couple“morphing into room mates”. DUMBFOUNDED BY DIVORCE KEVIN & CHRISTINE Fans weren’t the only ones left stunned when Kevin Costner’s wife Christine Baumgartner filed for divorce on May 1 after 18 years of marriage. “You don’t expect your wife to file for divorce when you least expect…

Christmas can often feel like a roller-coaster ride. Yes, it’s joyful to spend time with family, but all that hard graft, alongside high expectations and overindulgence, can leave you feeling overwhelmed. The good news? We already have the most effective (and free) in-bulit piece of equipment to boost our wellbeing – our lungs. Controlling your breathing can cause the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol to drop, deactivating the stress cycle. These easy exercises can be done almost anywhere, at any time of day – and take just a few minutes. EASE PANIC OR ANXIETY Suddenly feeling frantic? “Box breathing reduces your heart rate, causing your body and mind to relax,” says Stuart Sandeman, founder of Breathpod. • Inhale through nose for a count of four. • Hold for a count…

BEFORE YOUR XMAS PARTY GEL NAILS Nothing says party-ready quite like a fresh set of nails, so treat yourself to an at-home mani using a gel varnish. Be sure to apply two coats (plus an extra topcoat!) to make the colour pop and ensure it lasts longer. BROW LAMINATION For thicker, fuller-looking eyebrows, get your hands on lamination tools that can instantly transform your look without an appointment. These gel formulas are our faves because they stay put all evening! BEAUTY EDITOR FAVE! TAN TOP-UP If you’re short on time but still want to look bronzed and beautiful, try one of these one-hour express formulas. Quick to develop and easy to apply, simply cover your whole body or specific areas, then hop into the shower after an hour for a…

BEST REMAKE THE LITTLE MERMAID STARRING: Halle Bailey, Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy The latest in Disney’s rollout of live action adaptations overcame any initial negative response to Bailey’s casting as Ariel to become one of the year’s most popular movies. As well as Bailey being widely praised, attention was also given to up-and-comer Jonah Hauer-King, who plays Prince Eric. BEST BIOPIC OPPENHEIMER STARRING: Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, Emily Blunt Acompelling biopic about physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Murphy), by writer/director Christopher Nolan. Critics raved and audiences flocked to see it, making it the highest-grossing biographical movie of all time. And without it, no Barbenheimer. r. BOX OFFICE BONANZA BARBIE STARRING: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon With over $1 billion in global box office takings, the first-ever live action…

At the Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment Gala held at the Beverly Hills Hilton on December 7, Adele was honoured with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, recognising trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media. The award was presented to her by actress Helen Mirren, who gushed about the singer before handing over the accolade. “There are so many things about Adele I so greatly admire – her passion, her soulfulness in her songs, her brilliance as a songwriter, and of course, I cannot fail to mention her incredible work ethic,” said Mirren. “She’s a songwriter whose creations resonate with all of us. They are both universal and yet at the same time so personal and so authentic as her words and music grant us access to her own inner life…

After weeks of speculation, Kevin Costner’s new romance with singer Jewel has finally been uncovered after photos of the pair looking very close were released. The two stars were sprung getting handsy on Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands over the US Thanksgiving weekend, with the Yellowstone actor, 68, joining Jewel, 49, for a tennis fundraiser for her Inspiring Children Foundation. “There was definitely something going on. They were flirty, and when they were together, it was like they both just lit up,”a source told TMZ of the pair, who are said to have flown to the Caribbean together and spent aweek hanging out.“You could tell they were trying to be discreet, but anybody who saw them could tell something was going on.” The blossoming romance comes…

EXTRAVAGANT AFFAIR KYLE SANDILANDS & TEGAN KYNASTON Kyle Sandilands’ extravagant million-dollar wedding to Tegan Kynaston made headlines in April, not just because of its lavishness, but because of some big name guests, most notably, Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. The couple chose a 56-bedroom home in Sydney’s Darling Point to exchange vows, and recruited good pal Guy Sebastian as the wedding singer. COURTHOUSE NUPTIALS NAOMI WATTS & BILLY CRUDUP Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup began dating in 2017, and on June 9, the Aussie actress and her American beau exchanged vows at a Manhattan courthouse. Watts confirmed the news with a snap from the courthouse steps – wearing Oscar de la Renta, no less – captioned: “Hitched!”The couple’s friends like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Coolidge were the first to congratulate…

PARIS HILTON Back in January, Paris Hilton and husband Carter Reum surprised not just fans, but her famous family as well, when they announced the arrival of their first baby together, son Phoenix, via surrogate. And it came as even more of a shock when, come November, she revealed she had welcomed a daughter, London, too. “My life just feels so complete, having my little baby boy and now my little girl,” she told People. SAM FROST Sam Frost and her fiancé Jordie Hansen welcomed their first child together in March, ason namedTheodore Paul Frost-Hansen. The former Home and Away actress and her Australian Survivor star love announced the exciting news on Instagram, alongside asweet photo of her baby boy.“This is Ted,”they wrote.“There’s no words to describe how much we…

LISA MARIE PRESLEY Two days after appearing at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, Lisa Marie Presley was found unresponsive in the bedroom of her Calabasas home on January 12, before going into cardiac arrest. The 54-year-old was rushed to the hospital where she suffered a second cardiac arrest, which sadly took her life.“She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman Ihave ever known,” her mother Priscilla said. Authorities later confirmed Presley had died from complications from bariatric surgery she had several years ago. Leaving behind 15-year-old twins, Harper and Finley Lockwood, and older daughter Riley Keough, 34 –her son Benjamin had died by suicide in 2020 –she was laid to rest alongside her father and son in the Meditation Garden in Graceland. TINA TURNER Following her death on May…

The humble sarong isn’t just a beach essential, it’s a fashion statement now. Whether you use it as a towel, tie it around your waist over your swimsuit or style it into a top with pants, it’s one of the most versatile items you can buy this summer. The WHO team share how they’re styling theirs this season. HOLLY HAMPTON-THAYERS FASHION & BEAUTY WRITER “The sarong skirt is a look I’ve been excited to try this season. For a long sarong, halve it horizontally to create a shorter length and tie at the side of the hip. This technique creates a double layer so it isn’t as sheer. This means you can wear it to the beach and then out afterwards with a cute tee and sandals.” ELISE WILSON BEAUTY…

IN MY BEAUTY BAG Fevola shares her top picks available at runwayroom.com What was your inspiration behind creating the Runway Room? I had a very clear vision to make beauty easy and accessible for everyone, demystifying it and creating uncomplicated, easy-to-use products so even the biggest makeup novice can achieve amazing results. Talk us through the brand’s selling points? [They’re all] premium Australian-made products at an affordable price range. We focus on weightless formulas, skin-loving ingredients along with multipurpose tools. Runway Room is known for its effortless glam, skin that glows and yes that pop in under 10 minutes. What’s your desert island essential? I have a Lip Prep in my purse, in my car and in my makeup bag. It has a soft pink tint to it, so it’s…

HOMEGROWN LOST FLOWERS OF ALICE HART STARRING: Sigourney Weaver, Asher Keddie, Leah Purcell Based on the bestselling novel by Holly Ringland, this exquisitely shot Australian drama drip-fed its abundance of secrets over seven episodes. Weaver played June, the owner of afarm-based women’s refuge. OUT OF LEFT FIELD BEEF STARRING: Ali Wong, Steven Yeun Leads Wong and Yeun committed fully to the sprawling feud between their characters, as their initial road rage interaction spirals completely out of control, pulling in family members and friends as they try to one-up each other. The 10-part masterclass in pettiness has been awarded with a slew of Emmy nominations. PERIOD DRAMA THE BUCCANEERS STARRING: Kristine Froseth, Aubri Ibrag, Alisha Boe Set in the 1870s and based on the incomplete novel by EdithWharton, this sumptuous period…

Matthew McConaughey has been doing some pondering.“My forties was the decade where I went from being able to define what it was that I didn’t want to do to customising my life and seeking things that I knew I wanted to do,”the actor, 54, explains. And what he wants to do is write more. Off the back of publishing his memoir, Greenlights, in 2020, this year the 54-year-old released his debut kid’s book, Just Because. Here, he chats to WHO about life and inspiration… Everyone knows you as an actor, but not an author. How did this book come about? The idea came to me in a dream. It was about 2.30am and I woke up from a dream with this ditty in my mind. So, I got up and…