Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 49, 2024 i WHO

For me, it’s not until I’ve had my annual viewing of Elf, starring Will Ferrell, that I really start getting into the festive spirit. My grown children groan as I begin quoting lines from the movie at them, but it doesn’t deter me. I just tell them that the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. The WHO team pulled together our list of favourite Christmas movies to help you all get in the spirit, too. Did your must-see make the list? Find out on page 82. As always, we’ve got the latest on the celebrities who fascinate us, the movers and the shakers. Richard Gere is one of the movers –find out on page 16 where he now calls home and the heartfelt…

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr have been making the most of their time Down Under after arriving in Sydney recently. “Thanksgiving looks a little different this year,” the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star captioned a series of shots of herself enjoying the sights. “Yet one thing doesn’t change, I’m still extremely grateful. Also since I’m basically in the future… The Black Friday sales are,” the 47-year-old actress quipped about the time difference, adding two fire emojis to the end of her post, which included photos of herself posing at the Opera House and climbing the Harbour Bridge. Gellar packed up the couple’s two kids, Charlotte, 15, and Rocky, 12, to join their father in Australia as Prinze began filming the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot,…

Following in the footsteps of Lily Collins, Scout and Tallulah Willis, and Ava Phillippe before her, Apple Martin made her official entry into society at the glittering Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris, wearing a Cinderella-blue Valentino gown. Apple, 20, had her parents, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, by her side at the event, as well as grandmother Blythe Danner and brother Moses. The entire family was dressed by the Italian design house, too. “My beautiful daughter in @maisonvalentino,” Gwyneth wrote alongside a snap of her daughter, who, according to Vogue, “wore a stunning, silk plissé chiffon baby blue gown with a big black bow by Alessandro Michele for Valentino, which took 750 hours to create”. The publication added that she was partnered with Count Leo…

With Taylor Swift achieving two major milestones this week, the pressure is mounting for her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, to pop the question. And the whole world is seemingly waiting with bated breath for a big announcement. Not only has the pop superstar just wrapped up her Eras Tour on December 8, with the final of three shows in Vancouver, Canada, closing out the 21-month extravaganza, but she also celebrates her 35th birthday on December 13. Surely an engagement would be the cherry on top? Of course, the couple have the Eras Tour to thank for bringing them together. Kelce, 35, famously went to Swift’s show in Kansas City in July 2023, hoping to give her a handmade friendship bracelet with his phone number on it. While he didn’t get a…

Keira Knightley’s film résumé is packed with lavish period pieces – including Oscar-nominated roles in Pride & Prejudice and The Imitation Game – but she’s also starred in a handful of holiday-themed projects. This year, she’ll add a Christmas spy thriller to her list, which already includes Love Actually, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms and Silent Night. The espionage series Black Doves (streaming now on Netflix) was particularly attractive to the star because it was filmed in London and allowed her daughters, Edie, 9, and Delilah, 5, to stay in school. “I couldn’t go to a job [abroad] now,” she said in an interview with The Times published on November 23. “It wouldn’t be in any way fair on them, and I wouldn’t want to. I’ve chosen to have…

Lisa Kudrow is undoubtedly best known for playing quirky and free-spirited Phoebe Buffay during a 10-season run on Friends. But in the years since, her roles, including in critically acclaimed, self-created shows The Comeback and Web Therapy, have shown off her greater range. No wonder Dead to Me creator Liz Feldman asked the actress to star in her new series, No Good Deed. “Lisa is one of the most wholly unique, surprising, and subversively dark comedians on the planet,” Feldman said in a statement. “I felt so excited to be able to work with her in a capacity where she gets to really go deep.” In the eight-episode mystery comedy series (streaming from December 12 on Netflix), Kudrow plays Lydia, a former concert pianist who, with her husband, Paul (played…

ROLE CALL Parks & Recreation “When I meet people for the first time, they can’t believe I’m not going to be mean,” Plaza told The Cut about April’s impact. Emily the Criminal “I’m drawn to movies that have something to say, but that are also entertaining,” Plaza says of the film’s take on the unjust job market. The White Lotus Plaza told GQ about her role, “It’s probably the first project that I’ve ever done that I’m like, ‘Whoa, this is really close to home.’” Agatha All Along “This show kind of lived or died on the chemistry,” Kathryn Hahn told Backstage of her scenes with Plaza. My Old Ass “I would really focus on skincare,” Plaza joked to People of what she’d tell her younger self. “Can we just…

Whether you enjoyed 2024 or there are some other words you’d rather use, it’s likely that a lot of us are looking forward to some well-earned couch potato time. To honour the season, we’ve put together a collection of recovery gadgets to help you soothe away those knots and pamper your way into recovery mode. And with Christmas still a few sleeps away, there’s also time to drop a few hints to Santa! TRIED & TESTED SAMSUNG GALAXY RING WHAT IS IT? From fitness goals to tracking sleep and health insights, this nifty new wearable device from Samsung promises one ring to deliver it all. THE VERDICT: While smart watches are currently the first go-to many consider for tracking their goals, rings are gaining momentum. Similar to…

It’s nearly impossible to whittle a list of top beaches down to 10, but Lonely Planet has done its best. These are the shining stars – the most magical, don’t-miss, popularfor-a-reason stretches of sand from around the globe. 1. WHITEHAVEN BEACH QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA The swirling pattern of aquamarine water and snow-white sandbars at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is otherworldly – and the average water temperature is 26C year-round, so there’s no excuse for not getting wet. 3. ANSE SOURCE D’ARGENT LA DIGUE, SEYCHELLES This place lives up to the hype. Its dazzling white sands are lapped by shallow turquoise waters and backed by beautiful granite boulders spilling onto the beach like a work of art. It’s heaven on Earth. 2. SQUEAKY BEACH VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA A stand-out in Wilsons…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 If you’ve been a little bit obsessed with someone in the past 18 months or so, guess what? That is about to fade as the South Node gets closer and closer to the edge of your Love Zone. Now is the time for you to work out why you need to stand on your own two feet. Be as independent as possible! CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 Let your dreams take you further than ever before. You are a homebody at heart and that’s one of the things we love about you. Right now, however, you need to step out of the nest and into the big wide world around you. Chase some dreams and see where you end up. Professional fulfilment will fulfil you now! LIBRA…

How did you come to learn about the story of How to Make Gravy, the Paul Kelly song that has been adapted into a new TV movie? It really came into my consciousness with the script. I’d known the song – the song is like part of the furniture of the Australian household. It’s just one of those songs you know the lyrics to. You hear cover after cover in pub after pub every Christmas. The script really was the story that just brought it to life for me. The characters leapt off the page, and there were characters that are not in the song – like Hugo [Weaving’s] character – that were just so rich! The song is written from the perspective of Joe, played by Daniel Henshall, as…

Whether it is Jane Austen’s Mr Darcy or Noah Calhoun from The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, we just can’t seem to get enough of our favourite heroes from books. “I can’t go past Jamie Fraser from the Outlander series,” Karly Lane tells WHO about her literary crush created by Diana Gabaldon. As for the attraction? “I think it’s the fact fictional men, even if they have issues, are more willing to do all the things that possibly real-life men won’t,” she explains. “Like make changes, communicate and do as they’re told!” It was after being asked what she’d do if her favourite character ever did really come to life that the idea for Lane’s new novel, Twist of Fate, was born. “Once I started thinking about that, an idea for…

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They were off, then they were back on again, but this time it seems Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have parted ways for good, with a source confirming they’ve ended their year-long relationship so they can concentrate on their flourishing careers. “They are both young and career-focused, so they’ve decided to take a break,” a source told People magazine of Carpenter, 25, and Keoghan, 32. The singer has had a huge 2024. Not only did she open for Taylor Swift during the Australian leg of her Eras Tour, but she achieved one worldwide hit after another, and is up for six Grammys at next year’s awards. As for Keoghan, he’s preparing to step into the shoes of Ringo Starr for a new Sam Mendes biopic about The Beatles. News of…

Like mother, like daughter. Alison Daddo couldn’t be prouder of her gorgeous, look-alike daughter Lotus, who has turned her hand to modelling. While Alison was just 16 years old when she burst onto the modelling scene, Lotus has made her big debut at 28. “I was thrilled that she was that age,” Alison told The Australian Women’s Weekly for its annual Christmas edition. The mother-daughter duo revealed how Lotus had interviewed for a job at a modelling agency, but walked away with a modelling contract instead. “I’d had a feeling that was going to happen,” said Alison, who graced the covers of Cleo, Dolly and Cosmopolitan. “She’s so beautiful.” Alison, husband Cameron and Lotus, who they like to call Lolo, also feature in the magazine in a family photo shoot.…

In April, the sight of all five Spice Girls – Melanie “Mel B” Brown, Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell-Horner and Victoria Beckham – singing together at Victoria’s 50th birthday bash got fans excited for a possible reunion to mark the 30th anniversary of the forming of the girl group that dominated music in the late ’90s. Not so fast. Brown has spilled that her enthusiasm for the idea got her booted from the Spice Girls WhatsApp chat that same month. “Because I’m Northern and say what I think and feel and I’m constantly saying to the girls, ‘We need to go back on tour,’” she said on an episode of British game show Never Mind the Buzzcocks that aired October 30. When questioned about why she…

UNDER SUSPICION “Once your reputation is tarnished, rightly or wrongly, it never goes back to pure white,” John told People. “That’s just life. And it doesn’t bother me. I mean, we were so overwhelmed by kind people and caring people, and that 5 per cent or 10 per cent is irrelevant, and I’m not worried about it.” The murder of JonBenét Ramsey has become one of the most infamous cases of our time, but that notoriety hasn’t helped put her killer behind bars. Almost three decades after the 6-yearold beauty queen was fatally attacked in her Boulder, Colorado, home over Christmas in 1996, no-one has ever been charged with taking her life. The list of suspects over the years has been long and included her parents, John and Patsy…

Created by perfumer Marie Salamagne, this fruity gourmand scent is dosed with vanilla and the exotic notes of orchid for a scent that is nothing short of delicious. NOTES OF SUMMER SPLURGE! This collector’s edition is crafted for Harrods with rich notes of cinnamon, tobacco leaves and ylang ylang. SPLURGE! FLEXING MY GREAT HAIR Dear Santa, this year I would like to gift every family member with the ultimate blow-dry gift – and please make it cute, affordable and copper! Whether you’re aiming for festive curls, sleek strands, or voluminous bounce, this new FlexStyle comes in a travel-friendly case and includes five attachments to elevate your hairstyling game. Woody oud and sandalwood blended with tuberose, jasmine and osmanthus – it’s the ideal sophisticated scent for the warming weather. er.…

Orzo and Goat Cheese Salad SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried orzo pasta 1 medium zucchini, cut into halved coins 6 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 tblsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 2 tblsp basil leaves, chopped 2 tblsp tarragon, chopped 2 tblsp parsley METHOD 1 Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo until it’s al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely. 2 Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Toss the zucchini with 2 tblsp of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook the zucchini on…

LADY IN RED NEW YORK CITY Alison Brie got into the festive spirit for the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by dressing in a star-spangled ensemble. THEY’RE ‘SO HOT’ CALIFORNIA Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton returned once again to film at Sonic Drive-In. DO YOU BELIEVE? NEW YORK CITY …that’s Cher? The superstar singer and Jimmy Fallon treated fans to a “gobble medley”. SLIP, SLOP, SPLASH! SYDNEY Former football star and sports commentator Braith Anasta cooled off at Coogee Beach. LILY IN LONDON LONDON Lily Collins was a vision at The Devil Wears Prada opening night gala for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. DOUBLE TAKE SYDNEY Robert Irwin is now the youngest Aussie with a Madame Tussauds wax figure. “So surreal!” he said of meeting his twin. HE’S GOT KENERGY…

HOT FROSTY When widow Kathy (Lacey Chabert) magically brings to life a snowman (Dustin Milligan), he’s just what the doctor ordered to help heal her broken heart. But as the holidays pass, they’re forced to face the fact that her new love is destined to melt. (Streaming now on Netflix) RED ONE After Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons) – codename Red One – is kidnapped, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), the North Pole’s head of security, enlists the help of infamous bounty hunter Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans) to track him down and save Christmas. (In cinemas now) OUR LITTLE SECRET A decade after they broke up, Avery (Lindsay Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding) are reunited at Christmas when they discover their new partners are siblings. Deciding to keep their past a secret…

WOULD YOU RATHER by Maggie Alderson Sophie never thought she’d be reading her husband’s eulogy. They were meant to leave their life in London behind for a sea change. She also never thought she’d be reading said eulogy while staring into the eyes of his mistress. This is mystery reading at its very best. TRIAL BY FIRE by Danielle Steele Dahlia de Beaumont is 50 when she finds herself in a long-term yet casual relationship with a married man. She’s had a tough life. Widowed at 30 and left to raise two children, the Paris-based CEO has her world turned upside down during a trip to San Francisco. THE SCENT OF ORANGES by Kathy George This is a clever retelling of one of literature’s great novels, Oliver Twist, from the…

A who’s who of Hollywood descended on New York’s Financial District last week, as hotspot Cipriani Wall Street hosted the 2024 Gotham Awards. Oscar-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who’s currently starring in Nickel Boys, brought the drama in a striking silver ensemble, featuring a long caped jacket with silver starbursts worn over sequinned pants. Representing the Aussie contingent, Babygirl star and Outstanding Lead Performance nominee Nicole Kidman looked striking in an Oriental-inspired black column gown with colourful floral pattern that highlighted her slim figure, complete with a flowing train. She opted for poker-straight long locks and unusually heavy makeup. She caught up with fellow antipodean actor Guy Pearce – Outstanding Supporting Performance nominee for The Brutalist – with the dapper star sparking wedding talk thanks to a certain accessory. The apparent…

ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland announced he is leaving his longtime post for a very relatable reason. The 56-year-old said he loved his job, but not the early mornings. “After 15 years of 3am starts, my body is screaming, ‘Enough!’ – and so, too, is my wife,” he told viewers live on air on December 2. “The hours have finally caught up with me.” There will be no long goodbyes, with his last show scheduled for December 13. Rowland will stay with the network and return in mid-2025 with some unspecified new projects. He’s the third big name to leave the show in the past few months, resulting in an almost complete changing of the guard. Former co-host Lisa Millar quit the show in August, while Tony Armstrong left…

Attending the Elle for Future 2024 event on November 27 in Madrid, Spain, Richard Gere and his activist wife, Alejandra Silva, were honoured for their social and environmental work. Speaking on the red carpet, Gere, 75, joked that Silva, 41, “had no idea” who he was when they first met. “She didn’t see movies, which was great. I was very happy about that,” said Gere before Silva lightheartedly interrupted him. “No, wait a minute. Richard, I knew who you were,” she said, before Gere quipped, “She thought I was George Clooney, but other than that, she knew exactly who I was.” It’s hard to imagine she wouldn’t have some idea who Gere was. The movie star and Hollywood heart-throb has been acting for over four decades, storming into the…

After sharing a glimpse of the heartfelt note she penned for those invited to this year’s Together at Christmas Carols Service on Instagram, the Princess of Wales looked back on her own difficult past 12 months. “A special letter reflecting on the importance of love, empathy, and how much we need one another in the most difficult times,” Princess Catherine captioned the post. The December 6 service marked a full-circle moment for Kate, 42. A year earlier, she made her final public work appearance of 2023 at Westminster Abbey before the shocking news was announced that she’d be undergoing surgery just after Christmas. To use a term made famous by the late Queen Elizabeth, 2024 quickly descended into an “annus horribilis” for the royal family after Kate and King…

ROB LOWE Did you know Dr Derek Shepherd could have been played by someone else entirely? According to Lowe, he was offered the Grey’s Anatomy role before Patrick Dempsey signed on in 2005, but rejected it. Lowe, 60, says he chose to pursue a job on the short-lived series Dr Vegas instead – but he thinks the right man got the Grey’s gig. “Me in that part isn’t as interesting as Patrick in that part,” Lowe told Variety in 2021. “If it’d been me, [the fans] wouldn’t have called me ‘McDreamy’, they would have called me Rob Lowe.” KRISTIN DAVIS Can you imagine anyone other than Courteney Cox playing Monica in Friends? Neither could casting agents, which is why Davis, 59, missed out on the now-iconic role. During an interview…

When you think of the word “pimp”, the image that comes to mind is likely to be very far removed from Antonia Murphy. However, that is exactly what the New Zealand-based mother became when she opened a brothel in a small town on the North Island in 2017. Most of the time, Antonia cared for her blended family of six kids, packed lunch boxes and read bedtime stories. But two days a week, she was one of the most powerful women in Whangārei as owner and madam at The Bach. While it’s not something she grew up dreaming she would ever do, as she writes in her memoir, Madam, it seemed like the best option available to her. She needed cash after her divorce to provide for her children, including…

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