Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 761 i Grazia

IT’S HARD TO believe that it was 20 months ago that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding had us all buzzing with optimism. Seeing this smart, 30-something woman who’d had her own career and was outspoken about key issues, I’m sure I wasn’t alone in feeling that Meghan’s ability and attitude would be a modernising force for the royal family. It was perhaps inevitable then that she would feel frustrated by her new role; it’s understandable that she and Harry would want to move away from an environment that’s become increasingly hostile towards them. So despite the bombshell nature of Megxit, explored on page 12, it could end up being the smartest move the couple have ever made. In choosing to prioritise their family, they’ve once again set out…

“Samira Ahmed proves justice is worth fighting for Hooray for journalist Samira Ahmed, who last week won her employment tribunal, which she brought against the BBC for sex discrimination. In her equal pay dispute she claimed she was underpaid for hosting Newswatch compared with Jeremy Vine’s salary for hosting Points Of View . She argued she is owed almost £700,000 in back pay because of the pay disparity. Her victory is a huge feat for anyone who has been discriminated against on the grounds of their gender, race, class, sexuality or disability. There’s still work to be done, but this is a turning point. So thank you, Samira, your bravery has led the way for us all and proved justice is always worth fighting for.”…

If Megxit exposed anything about Britain – and let’s be clear, it has revealed a lot – it’s that the country remains as uncomfortable as ever with race. From the moment Meghan Markle and Prince Harry first descended the steps of Windsor Castle as husband and wife, public reservations about the world’s most famous expat came trickling in, a dark undercurrent beneath the wave of optimism about the royal family’s new chapter. She’s too strong-willed. Too Hollywood. Too outspoken. Too feminist. Too American. Too woke. And black. That last one. You may not have heard talk about Meghan phrased as such, probably because the word ‘black’ bafflingly still seems to generate so much discomfort. And yet the feeling ran a through line, connecting a string of racist happenings in news…

The beauty of Love Island is that you can rely on the contestants to be perfectly predictable. Here’s how we reckon the first week will play out… There’s always one contestant who can’t help but mention their claim to fame. We’ve had Dani Dyer (claim to fame: actor dad Danny Dyer), Marcel Somerville (claim to fame: um… did he happen to mention that he was in Blazin’ Squad?); this year it will likely be events manager Sophie Piper, whose sister is Rochelle Humes from The Saturdays and This Morning – not least because she is her doppelgänger. Production bosses will make sure that Lewis Capaldi songs are played over every sad scene involving his ex-girlfriend, singer Paige Turley, who dated him when they were teens. There will be a big…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK IN 2005, AMERICA’S sweethearts Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt announced their separation and made fans all over the globe wonder if love itself had vanished from the world. Their statement followed many of the Hollywood clichés, requesting privacy and vowing that they would remain friends and stay supportive of each other. And yet, as soon as news broke of Brad’s relationship with Angelina Jolie, so began 15 years of speculation about tension between the exes. So it perhaps wasn’t surprising that all eyes were on Brad and Jen at last week’s Golden Globes. They have attended only a handful of the same public events since their divorce, and while they have seen each other in private, it has always been low-key. Jennifer was nominated for her…

MOST OF US are still rolling around in our post-Christmas comas, trying to remember that half a Terry’s Chocolate Orange and a mince pie is not a normal midmorning snack. But not Adele, who was pictured last week on a beach in the Caribbean, on holiday with Harry Styles, and looking undeniably thin. It’s impossible not to notice – no matter how hard we’re all trying to care less about bodies and weight and dress sizes – that the singer, 31, has lost a significant amount of weight. And if you’re someone – like me – who previously saw her as a kindred mid-sized spirit, then it’s equally difficult not to feel at least a little stung by the changes she has made, and the world’s reaction to them. Headlines…

Sleeves go supersized Olivia Colman’s Emilia Wickstead gown had the most extravagance. ‘It’s a privilege to dress her,’ says Emilia. ‘We designed the dress to feel elegant and strong yet modern.’ Extra points for Olivia’s ‘50:50’ ring in support of gender equality for actresses. And then there were none... Sleeves that is, with several stars going sans straps. Scarlett Johansson balanced her sweetheart neckline with a ginormous bow at the back, Renée Zellweger made Cinderella-blue look unexpectedly modern and Nicole Kidman demonstrated that a bare collarbone + statement leg combo = still A Thing. Black and white luxed up Two of the night’s most megawatt looks proved one thing – monochrome is having its moment. Cynthia Erivo’s custom-made Thom Browne gown took 800 hours to bead. Our verdict? Worth. Every.…

MUSIC ASTRID S THE POP IDOL TURNED ECO-WARRIOR ASTRID S, THE Norwegian singer who found fame on her country’s version of Pop Idol, is setting an excellent example. This year, the 23-year-old will embark on a worldwide carbon-neutral tour. ‘I want to take responsibility,’ she tells Grazia over the phone, explaining that she will be supporting a windfarm in Vienna to offset the tour’s carbon footprint. Astrid performed at one of Greta Thunberg’s climate strikes in Stockholm last year. ‘Feeling the energy, anger and excitement of the children was really powerful,’ Astrid says, adding that the climate activist was calm, focused and gentle. ‘Greta’s an important human being.’ For Astrid, songwriting enables her to talk about things that are weighing her down. One particular track, Jump, is about a time…

My Dark Vanessa, Kate Elizabeth Russell (Fourth Estate) Widely touted as the book that will have everyone talking this year, it tells the story of a relationship between a 15-year-old girl and her teacher. Out 31 March Grown Ups, Marian Keyes (Michael Joseph) A new Keyes is always a cause for celebration. The wit and warmth of her words in her 14th novel tell the story of the Caseys, a supposedly perfect family, torn apart by a careless remark at a birthday party. Out 6 February Death In Her Hands, Ottessa Moshfegh (Penguin) Fans of Instagram’s favourite book, My Year Of Rest And Relaxation, will be delighted by Moshfegh’s latest release – about a widow whose life is upturned by a note she finds in the woods. Out 21 April…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK,COURTESY OF CHLOÉ, DIANA SILVERS IMAGE COURTESY OF CELINE Add a spoonful of sugar to your wardrobe. Pastels, bows and cute cardies exude sweetness. Polish your halo. The second Lululemon x Roksanda collection will help you keep those fitness resolutions. Go large. Outsize outerwear worked for Lauren Hutton in the ’70s, it works for you now. Check out Roberts | Wood. Royal College of Art graduate Katie Roberts-Wood’s collection is now available at Dover Street Market. Perfect your ‘with the band’ look. Diana Silvers in Celine is the Laurel Canyon dream. Raise your sneaker game – the hi-top is back.…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES Sex Education Eric Effiong, played by Ncuti Gatwa, has seen online searches for matching tracksuits increase by 22%, according to Lyst, suggesting he’ll be wielding his influence yet again in season two. Available on Netflix from 17 January The Luminaries Based on the Man Booker prize-winning novel, this stars Bond girl Eva Green and a whole lot of beautifully ornate costumes. Think prairie dresses and jacquard capes – two of fashion’s favourite trends for this season. On BBC Two, date to be confirmed Shrill Aidy Bryant plays Annie, a young woman trying to improve her career as a journalist while juggling terrible boyfriends and a boss from hell. It was a huge hit in the US, where it streamed on Hulu last year – expect a wardrobe…

Omorovicza Miracle Facial Oil (4), £82 This contains bakuchiol, the plant-based alternative to retinol. Delivered to your skin via an oil, bakuchiol has more direct access to the layers of skin it needs to work on for retinol-level effects. Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil (5), £24 Carrying omegas 3, 6, 7 and 9 alongside antioxidant carotenoids, this oil is a healer in a bottle and even a soother to eczema-prone skin. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow (6), £68 Superfood oils carry vitamin C to your skin and help it penetrate at a deeper level, boosting its efficacy.…

THE DIGITAL DETOX With a triple salt blend, the Annee de Mamiel Altitude bath soak should re-establish equilibrium after a tough day. £42, demamiel.com POWER TO PLANTS The M&S Plant Kitchen range is expanding due to popular demand. Expect a vegan ‘No chicken kiev’ and a ‘No tuna and sweetcorn sandwich’, which they say is healthier than their non-vegan counterparts. PYJAMA PARTY What better way to celebrate sleep than with the lovely new La Vida Pyjamas from Desmond & Dempsey. £150, desmondanddempsey.com…

MOBIUS LOOP This indicates that the product can be recycled. If there’s a percentage in the middle, this means it has been made from that amount of recycled material. PLASTICS When the mobius symbol is on a plastic product, there will be a number in the middle (from 1 to 7) to signify what type of plastic it is and how you can recycle it. WIDELY RECYCLED This means it can be recycled by more than 75% of local councils in the UK. Check you’re not in the unlucky 25%. CHECK LOCALLY This packaging can be recycled by 20-70% of local councils, so make sure you check before binning. THE GREEN DOT This doesn’t mean the product is recyclable or has been recycled. Rather, the packaging producer has contributed financially…

AT MOORDALE High School, a chlamydia outbreak has seen panic sweep the corridors. Teenagers are running up and down, screaming at one another. A young student opportunist is selling face masks, an odd precautionary measure against STIs even the useless biology master has fallen for. Our lovely young heroes, Otis and GBF Eric, wander into the maelstrom and begin to take its temperature. Another term, another opportunity for Eric’s counselling wheels to crank back into motion in the perpetually engaging oddity that is Sex Education. Paging Gillian Anderson: your services are once more required. In this Netflix show, the perfectly icy Ms Anderson softens her edges in the role of Jean Milburn, a sex therapist whose occupational chatter overspills into the homestead. Though left red-faced by her frankness, her son…

D I N A ASHER-SMITH 24, ATHLETE THE WORLD CHAMPION SPRINTER ON DRAG RACE, LOATHING BANANAS AND SKINCARE PHOTO: EVENING STANDARD/EYEVINE I train six days a week so, in the evenings, when I first walk through my front door, I take my shoes off, flop on the bed, then get up to cook or tidy. I also like to light a scented candle and make myself a mint tea. I live alone in a modern flat in Kent, and my favourite thing in my home is the bath taps – that is such an adult thing to say! They’re an old Victorian style and so traditional, I love them. I’m a book person, rather than a film person. The book I’ve been recommending for over a year now is This…

GET THE HAPPY HABIT So many New Year’s resolutions disappear like a lost sock in the laundry. And when my normal routine leaves me tired, busy and distracted, it is difficult to get back on track. So I was really grateful for The power of (good) habits (13 Jan). Hanging out with friends, going to the movies, buying myself that magazine – I am going to indulge myself and these frequent, healthy rewards will keep me on track. Thank you. Clearly, setting and reaching goals isn’t about willpower, it’s about the power of one’s own intention. Once I’ve mastered these few steps, I’ll be well-equipped to follow through on my resolutions – this time, for good. Corrina Williams Thank you for an issue (13 Jan) overflowing with inspiration. I identified…

I DON’T BELIEVE in doing things differently just because it’s a new year, any more than I believe in To Do lists and horoscopes. They’re all vain attempts to impose purpose and order on the rambling, doomed chaos that is the human experience; to think otherwise is to indulge the kind of harmless delusion that made crystal therapy happen. And yet… When I get a WhatsApp from my boxing trainer suggesting we switch shiz up in 2020 by adding an hour’s twerking session to the back end of our weekly boxing training, oh! I cannot respond quickly enough. ‘A thousand times YES!’ I reply, though my message is lost in a mounting deluge of equally giddy responses from the rest of the group. So it is On; we launch this…

NEWS OF THE monarchy hasn’t been exactly mundane recently, but the drama surrounding the latest twist could barely have been dreamed up by the writers of The Crown . The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s statement last Wednesday detailed that, following their six-week break in Canada, they planned to ‘step back’ from royal duties and split their time between Britain and North America – with Canada expected to be their second home – as well as scaling back press involvement in their lives. They were also working to become financially independent, they said. This royal bombshell sent the Palace into crisis mode. It rushed out a curt statement saying that issues would ‘take time to work through’. Sources within said the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William were ‘incandescent’ on…

IT MIGHT ONLY BE mid-January, but 2020 is already shaping up to be a great year to get married. Why? Because the white dress is having a moment – both on the catwalks and, you’ll be glad to know, on the high street – which means there’s pretty much never been a more exciting time to be a bride with a Pinterest board. The catwalks looked unmistakably bridal this spring. ‘The white dress was a runway hit, especially at Valentino, where Pierpaolo Piccioli opened the show with 12 white looks,’ says Browns’ womenswear buyer Holly Tenser. The store is launching a bridal category for the ‘unconventional bride’ on its website this season, with lace separates from Alexander McQueen and an ethereal lace-panel dress by Loewe. ‘More and more brides are…

You can stay connected to everyone you’ve ever met if you want to, thanks to social media. Why, then, do people find it so strange that you can be real-life friends with an ex? I’ve known my ex Roi for 20 years, after we met and dated for around a year. For most of the decades since we have been best friends. Roi, now 39, even gave a really touching speech at my 2018 wedding. We have the same friendship group, so the initial clearing of the air after we split was for their sake rather than ours. But, as time went on, we genuinely opted to spend time with one another. We may not have worked out as partners but, it turned out, thanks to our similar stupid sense…

Ever since Adele arrived on the global scene, her soulful performances, sweeping ballads and windswept music videos painted her as somewhat sad, a woman in pain finding solace from heartache through music. And yet, anyone who knows her credits her with a winning sense of humour, the love of a good party and, of course, a wicked laugh. Now that she’s found a place amid the British contingency of a Hollywood A-list set, we’re seeing more and more of her lust for life. Adele spent the turn of the year on the beach in the Caribbean, seeing 2020 in at a restaurant with Harry Styles and James Corden. Back in LA, the trio are part of an impressive circle, including Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber,…

IT’S A MODERN-DAY fairy tale. Grow up. Follow your work dreams by releasing five No1 singles and becoming one of the UK’s most successful artists. Follow your parenting dreams by having a child with a man you love, and then, after that relationship is over, another using donor sperm. At least, it is for former Girls Aloud star Cheryl, who announced last week that her intention to become a solo mum makes her ‘very happy’. As a mother of two amazing children conceived with the help of a sperm donor, I am delighted that Cheryl is so open about her plans to follow the same route to conceive her second child – and is already considering it for a third. Similarly to Cheryl, I found myself single in my late…

RE-WORK YOUR KNITS For January, we recommend wearing your classic knits in pairs. Whether that’s aroundn your waist as a belt, tied diagonally under your arm and over your shoulder, as seen at Marni Resort ’20, or around your neck. WEAR IT WITH… As the top will be layered, keep your lower half streamlined. It’s all about the balance. STYLE TIP Wearing two tonal shades is instant chic – time to make the most of all those grey sweaters! SLIP ON A SKINNY BELT The belt has been a bubbling trend for several seasons now. The 2020 way to wear it? Skinny and layered over bulkier items. Great for adding shape to this season’s oversized outerwear. WEAR IT WITH… Take your work suit into street style territory with a little…

Joely Walker, health & beauty director Step aside Monday gloom. This nifty line-up of new beauty heroes has no time for your dark, bleak ways. And with all six coming in under £18, you needn’t feel guilty about adding to your stash (not that you ever should, mind). Good vibes – and skin/make-up/hair – guaranteed. PHOTOS: MARCO VITTUR A total steal for under a tenner, Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid Foundation, £8.99, pairs longevity with ample hydration and gives good glow, too. When perfumery legend Jo Malone partners up with Zara for an eight-part collection of fragrances, only great things can happen. And at £15.99 each for 40ml, they are a scented snip. I love Amalfi Sunray – an uplifting lemony concoction. Rituals The Ritual Of Tsuru Body Scrub, £14.90, works…

TESTING NEW BEAUTY products is a fundamental (and, needless to say, fun) part of the job on the beauty desk. But unboxing new launch after new launch quickly opens your eyes to the sheer amount of packaging being wasted. Cellophane piles up upon cardboard sleeves, plastic packets and streams of synthetic ribbon, all meant for a moment’s worth of enjoyment, but ultimately to be discarded. The products in the aisles of supermarkets and department stores are no different. Just think how much plastic you have to get through to use a new toothbrush. In 2018, Zero Waste Week reported that an estimated 120 billion units of packaging are produced every year by the global cosmetics industry. Cardboard alone contributes to the loss of 18 million acres of forest each year.…

Catch up on… Don’t F ***  With Cats A cross between a true crime docu-series, YouTube pet showreel and absolute domestic horror story may not sound like the breakout hit of the festive season. But come on, this deeply unsettling example of televisual WTF-ery was everything the schmaltz of Christmas 2019 deserved. It will give you nightmares. In a massively pleasing way. Netflix Watch live… Love Island I mean, as if you need telling. You will be, right? Nightly, ITV2 Wallow in… Grace And Frankie It’s with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we say goodbye to Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in one of the most dependable sitcoms of the last decade. Grace (Fonda) is the unimpeachable Republican divorcée, all blow-dry and manicure. Frankie (Tomlin) is the…

MOVED BY BRAVERY As I was preparing to face the first Friday night of dry January, I decided indulging in my favourite magazine would ward off temptation. Reading South Sudan – the women in need of hope (13 Jan) humbled me. Murder, abductions and rape are a common reality for these outstandingly brave women. I was in awe of their ability to wake, survive and love what family they still have left. I was so moved by the delicate delivery of the article and empowered that as a woman sat on a sofa I could make a small gesture to support CARE International by donating. Hopefully, we can continue to follow the journey of the women of South Sudan.…

1. New in DOLLY WELLS Stole the show in Dracula (BBC iPlayer), though Claes Bang put up a good fight (literal, and creative). Also, we adored her in Doll & Em (Sky). 2. New in MIKEL ARTETA New head coach at Arsenal! Turning our head (please note the lexicon of Love Island) from José’s Tottenham. The man’s eyebrow game is next level. 3. New in TOMER SISLEY Terribly tortured / a little bit torture-y, in Messiah, on Netflix. Excellent nose. (NB Our friend says: we’re mad, what about the Messiah himself? We’ll revisit.) 4. Up JODIE TURNER-SMITH Hit us with three magnificent looks in one week: in the promo shots for Queen & Slim, at the Golden Globes, and in off-duty pregnancy chic. 5. New in THE MULTIPLE AWARD NOMINATIONS…

27 November 2017 It all started with a roast chicken. While cooking at home, Prince Harry popped the question. The country rejoiced as the couple smiled for the cameras. 19 May 2018 By May, they were married. The most A-list royal wedding of all time was joyous and elegant. Meghan was a vision in Givenchy, and mother Doria won our hearts. 9 June 2018 Harry appeared to curtly tell Meghan to ‘turn around’ during the Trooping of the Colour ceremony. Meghan looked less than pleased… 14 July 2018 Love on the court? In a show of solidarity after talk of a feud, Meghan joined Kate at Wimbledon. The sisters-in-law were photographed enjoying each other’s company. 6 May 2019 Archie Mountbatten Windsor was born. The couple decided not to give him…

The couple are welcomed by Canada’s A-list social circle. Meghan exchanges words of inspiration over WhatsApp with Celine Dion and offers Justin Bieber life-coaching sessions. She relaunches her lifestyle blog, The Tig, with a fresh set of peony photos and a new twist on her avocado toast recipe. Serena Williams writes a column on mindfulness, while Amal Clooney contributes a seasonal guide to tablescaping. In a video feature called ‘Souls and Stomachs’, Meghan shares bowls of grains with an inspiring friend: the first guest is Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Harry takes a few years to ‘find himself’. Occasionally, he catches himself waving regally at strangers. In his quest for financial independence, he invests in Canada’s booming new industry, cannabis. His now-teenage nephew George finds this interesting. Archie adapts well to Canadian…

PHOTOS: EYEVINE AUTHOR, JOURNALIST, Generation X poster girl and cultural force Elizabeth Wurtzel died last week at the age of 52, after a long battle with breast cancer. Her debut 1994 memoir, Prozac Nation: Young And Depressed In America, about her struggles with heroin and cocaine as a Harvard undergraduate, rocketed her on to The New York Times best-seller list at 27. The book marked a new era of confessional writing and transparency about mental health, self-harm, casual sex and addiction that foreshadowed the confident tell-all style of social media today (as Elizabeth wrote later, ‘I was a hashtag before there was Twitter’). Young, beautiful and outspoken, she divided audiences with her writing style; was she courageously candid or merely neurotically self-obsessed? The New York Times Book Review dubbed her…

Newly elected Tory MP for East Surrey Claire Coutinho, 34, talks about her first month on the job, immigration and surviving on endless cups of tea ‘I became an MP because I couldn’t bear the political gridlock any more’ PHOTO: THE SUN/NEWS LICENSING ‘I voted Leave and I wanted to help deliver Brexit’ “It was around 3am on the night of the election when they announced my results and I realised I’d won my seat of East Surrey [previously held by Conservative Sam Gyimah before he defected to the Lib Dems]. I’d been downing cups of tea trying to stay awake, and I was so excited – but it’s also nerve-racking thinking about how so many people put their trust in me. It filled me with a deep sense of…

NOT SINCE SARAH LUND’S Scandi-noir knitwear in The Killing or Betty Draper’s cocktail dresses in Mad Men have we seen television exert such influence over our clothes. Whether you’re aiming for the understated perfection of Shiv Roy in Succession or the cheery femininity of Midge Maisel in The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, online streaming platforms may have changed the way we engage with TV, but they certainly haven’t lessened its influence. In fact, when it comes to our wardrobes, they’ve only served to strengthen it. Say ‘Killing Eve’ and you conjure a vision of Villanelle navigating the streets of Paris in a bright pink tulle dress. A dress designed by Molly Goddard as part of her S/S ’17 collection. ‘The pink Jack dress was from our archive and not for sale…

IN LIFE, THERE tends to be a handful of topics that split opinion quicker than you can say Marmite. The beauty world’s variety is facial oil. Since the use of face oils came really to the fore over a decade ago (as a spin-off from an obsession with plant-based cosmetics and organic produce), arguments have raged over their efficacy and, indeed, necessity. Midway through their nouvelle vague phase it was the consumer who was sceptical. ‘But surely adding oil to my face causes spots!’ we exclaimed. ‘Not at all, little one,’ the beauty industry replied, holding our hands through the skincare aisles as we filled our baskets. So, slowly but surely, we came around to the idea, heading down a well-oiled route in search of optimal skin health. Indeed, nowadays…

How not to be a wellness maniac PHOTOS: ED MILES, GETTY IMAGES WE ALL KNOW how crazy the wellbeing industry has become in the past 10 years. Obviously, it’s wonderful that the nation is being advised to take vitamin D, exercise, eat lots of fruit and veg and ditch the Dunkin’ Donuts, but I have a problem with wellbeing ‘extremists’. You will find them mostly on Instagram with a before and after shot, crop top on, abs out, green juice in one hand, victory sign with the other. One post last month showed a former TV star listing everything she does for ‘maintenance’. It included gut-healthy foods, organic meat, biohacking, infrared saunas, matcha tea, grass-fed butter, a spike mat, gene supplement 5-HTP every night… the list went on. She finished…

■ Check what can be recycled: visit gov.uk and type in your postcode to find out what materials are accepted in your local area. ■ Separate where needed: plastic bottles are accepted by most recycling schemes – just ensure you remove trigger heads and pumps, which can’t yet be recycled. ■ Clean your empties: use as much of the product up as possible before disposing of the container. ■ Recycle unwanted materials: for complicated product packaging and material that’s not accepted by local schemes, send them to recycling firms like TerraCycle. Visit terracycle.co.uk and check the Garnier or Burt’s Bee schemes to see what can be recycled before finding your nearest depot.…

Anxiety is a distorting lens, but developing a more solid self will make you less prone to imagined threats. Do your own thinking. True beliefs are not about conforming or rebelling. Base your beliefs on your own logic. Don’t let your pseudo-self run the show. Craving acceptance from other people can damage self-esteem. Take the emotion out of things. Practise separating thought from feeling; it will change your outlook. Don’t be afraid to appear vulnerable. It will help forge deeper connections. Take a step back. Let people take responsibility for their own actions.…