Innholdsfortegnelse for 26 March 2018 i WHO

Let the debate begin: the new Han Solo versus the old. Can any actor re-create Harrison Ford’s iconic character without it feeling a bit odd? After all, unlike the various Superman or Batman movies, we’ve only ever seen the one “Han,” and he was a pretty good one at that! Alden Ehrenreich is a talented actor, but he definitely has a challenging road ahead to win over the hard-core fans of this franchise, with #notmysolo already trending in the lead-up to the film’s premiere. This week we chat to Alden about stepping into the role and the advice he was given by Harrison Ford (page 40). Star Wars fans, let us know what you think of the new Han. Emma Nolan, Editor WHO magazine…

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST STAR EMMA WATSON, 27, is getting in tune with former Glee star Chord Overstreet, 29. Spotted leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars party together on March 4 along with friends, they were snapped holding hands on March 8.“They have been dating for a little bit now, but it’s still pretty new,” says a source. “They might seem like an odd match but have very similar personalities.”…

BETTER HOMES & Gardens host Johanna Griggs has become a grandmother at the sprightly age of 44. The former swimming champion turned TV presenter announced her news on Instagram, where she posted a snap of herself and building-foreman husband Todd Huggins looking proud and thrilled. “I’m just bursting with pride and emotion with the arrival of our first grandson. What a divine gift into all of our lives he is,” she wrote. Griggs’s youngest son (with ex-husband Gary Sweet), Joe, 21, and partner Katie welcomed Jax Theodore Sweet on March 4. Gary, 60, also marked the birth of his first grandchild with a post on social media: “Oh I couldn’t be more proud of my Buster and beautiful Katie, what an exquisitely delicious baby boy!!! Overflowing with joy and love!!!…

Emma González,18 SENIOR All of my emotions come in waves; there are moments I’m going to sob so hard … and then I’m going to wipe away the tears. Every day, every hour, someone comes forward and asks, “What can I do to help?” We’re taking inspiration from each other and we’re taking the grief we feel and putting it [into action]. Our motivation is each other. Dylan Kraemer, 17, JUNIOR I just saw this gun barrel firing towards me. I saw computers get hit, the wall, the window behind me, and then my two classmates. It’s never going to leave us. I got a tattoo for my classmates so it can never leave me. I don’t want it to because it’s a serious thing; it’s going to be part…

HEAT “We talked about the relationship between Val Kilmer and Robert De Niro in [Michael Mann’s 1995 crime saga],” says Jon Kasdan, who scripted Solo with his father, Lawrence, “where there’s an older, wiser criminal, and then someone who’s learning the ropes from him.” UNFORGIVEN “There’s a feeling in Unforgiven between the kid and Clint that hits the kind of [apprentice/gunslinger] relationship we were interested in,” Jon says of Eastwood’s 1992 Western, though he quickly adds that the Oscar-winning film “is obviously a much darker movie than [Solo] is.” THE BIG LEBOWSKI Think of Han as the Dude, stumbling through a film noir he doesn’t fully grasp, and Chewie is his roaring Walter Sobchak. “Larry and I are both huge Coen brothers fans, and we talk a lot about that…

“When my dad saw me act he said, ‘Where does that come from?’ I don’t know—it just comes” On a recent afternoon at Nick Nolte’s sprawling Malibu, Los Angeles, compound, the 77-year-old actor takes a slug from a mug filled with green tea and talks about the secret to his survival. “I’ve got a 10-year-old daughter,” he says. “Sophie’s been a good motivation to keep going.” These are mellower times for the former hellraiser and three-time Oscar nominee. He lives with Sophie and her mother, Clytie Lane, 49, whom he says he hopes to marry “before our daughter gets too much older.” He still acts—he’s currently preparing for a film role as an Alzheimer’s sufferer. But he has ditched the booze, drugs and cigarettes that used to rule his life…

1 A wow dress—something that makes you feel good and can be dressed up or down. 2 A great pair of point heels to elevate any outfit. 3 A collection of “not so basic” basics to pair with skirt or jeans—this could be a ribbed shirt with a feature sleeve. 4 This season’s coolest accessory, a By Johnny Magnum Fashion Collection ice-cream, this is the perfect sweet end to any meal! 5 A great pair of sunglasses: a dress pair with metal frames 6 Jewellery—a collection of pieces to complete a look, from soft pearl studs to fine metal pieces. 7 An evening bag to lift and complete a look after 5PM 8 A casual and quality day bag that can be used throughout the week.…

TERIYAKI BEEF AND MUSHROOM STIR-FRY  ■ Serves 4, prep 10 mins, cook 15 mins WHAT YOU NEED 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce and marinade 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 600g beef rump steak, trimmed, thinly sliced 300g button mushrooms 200g green beans, trimmed, halved crossways Steamed rice, to serve (optional) 1 Combine sauces and 2 tbsp water in a jug. 2 Heat an oiled, large, non-stick wok over a high heat. Add beef in two batches. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes, or until browned, but not cooked through. Remove. 3 Add mushrooms to same oiled wok. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until browned. Add beans. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until just tender. 4 Return beef to wok with sauce mixture. Stir-fry for a further 2 minutes, or until sauce boils.…

As Shaun Murphy, a young resident navigating life with autism and savant syndrome on The Good Doctor, English actor Freddie Highmore has presented television audiences with a nuanced character worth backing—and a performance worthy of a Golden Globe nod. Now 26, Highmore, who broke out in films such as Finding Neverland (2004) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), takes WHO’s Cynthia Wang through key first-season episodes of the mega-hit medical drama (Tuesdays, 9 PM on Seven). How have you found integrating the American accent with the abilities you have to demonstrate? I guess it’s similar to what I’ve heard about Hugh Laurie on House. I try to stay in the accent as much as possible and then it doesn’t become a case of being on set trying to work…

Sweet 16 Athens, March 9 Makeup king Napoleon Perdis threw an LA-inspired birthday party for his triplet daughters, Angelene (second left), Alexia and Athina. Eldest daughter Lianna (far left) also joined in. Modern family Los Angeles, March 7 Ben Affleck joined ex-wife Jennifer Garner on the school run to pick up Seraphina, 9 (left), Samuel, 6, and Violet, 12. Affleck says the former couple share “a special connection” thanks to their kids. Red hot Puerta Vallarta, March 5 Katherine Heigl showed off her post-baby body on a Mexican holiday: “It’s been about 14 months since Josh Jr was born and it has taken me about that long to get back in shape,” she posted. Triple threat Los Angeles, March 9 Demi Moore (middle) stepped out with her lookalike daughters Scout…

If eyes are the windows to a person’s soul, what are eye tattoos? Former One Directioners Liam Payne (left), 24, and Zayn Malik, 25, have inked visual reminders of the loves of their lives on their bodies. “Sometimes it feels like she’s always watching,”Payne told fans in 2017 of partner Cheryl’s eye on his arm. Meanwhile, Malik has been mum on the meaning of his new chest markings, which first appeared in a January Instagram video posted by his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid. But jeepers creepers, they look strikingly like Gigi’s peepers.…

TOMMY LEE AND HIS SON BRANDON ARE both speaking out about a March 5 fight that saw police called and Tommy, 55, knocked out and treated at a local hospital. “My heart is broken. You can give your kids everything they could ever want in their entire lives and they can still turn against you. Good job, Brandon. Great son!” he tweeted with a photo of his swollen lip. “My fiancée and I were in bed when my son busted into the room and assaulted me ... He knocked me unconscious.” Brandon, 21, tells a different story. A source told TMZ he was “defending himself” and that Lee was intoxicated. “I’m devastated at the events of the last several days that have been a result of my father’s alcoholism,” Brandon…

AUSTRALIA, WILL YOU accept this Honey Badger? Former rugby union star and famously wild-haired underpant spruiker Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins is set to become Australia’s next Bachelor. Seeking to emulate the ratings success of known quantity Sophie Monk in The Bachelorette, Network Ten has announced their latest larrikin signing—1.89m Cummins, 30, who was born in Port Macquarie, NSW, and raised in Queensland. He played 15 Test matches for the Wallabies before morphing into a notable off-field personality, becoming the face of Tradie underwear amongst other brands. With two successful books under his waistband, he is now working on a third. Be prepared for colourful if not perplexing expressions (sample quote: “I sound like I’ve been bloody whacked in the Niagara Falls”) and offbeat enthusiasm. “I’m really looking forward to throwing…

“Not just an icon of fashion and enduring style, Hubert was truly an elegant spirit”—Sean Hepburn Ferrer He was known for effortlessly chic clothes that allowed women to create their own personal style, but Hubert de Givenchy, who died on March 10, at age 91, will be most remembered for his collaboration—and lifelong friendship—with Audrey Hepburn. His iconic designs for 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s set a fashion standard.“The little black dress is the hardest thing to realise,” he once said,“because you must keep it simple.” Born into an aristocratic French family, the handsome, 1.98m Givenchy became an apprentice to designer Jacques Fath at age 18, and at 25 opened his own fashion house in Paris. Not long after, Givenchy received a call from the wife of the head of…

After five seasons of The Bachelor and three of The Bachelorette, host Osher Günsberg concedes there have been many missed chances and broken hearts. Now, he welcomes some fan favourites back to a second round of reality dating on Bachelor in Paradise (premiering Sun., March 25, 7.30 PM on Ten). Günsberg explains to WHO’s Cynthia Wang how the show will unfold. Are they all returning contestants? You are going to see people from the universe of The Bachelor. I found out who was arriving as they were arriving, and I was always pleasantly surprised to find out who was showing up. Where will the action take place? It’s right in this extraordinary part of Fiji with a coral reef 100-something metres offshore. They spend their days and nights at a…

“I thought I was going to die”—Christiaan Van Vuuren Before achieving fame as one half of the comedy duo Bondi Hipsters, Christiaan Van Vuuren had contracted tuberculosis, an infectious bacterial disease of the lungs, and spent six months in a hospital bed in 2009 wondering if he would make it out alive. To stave off fear and boredom, the advertising salesman decided to create his first video, The Fully Sick Rapper, which became an overnight sensation. Following its success, Van Vuuren, 35, and his brother Connor, 33, turned it into a YouTube series. Enter writer, producer and director Adele Vuko, 32, who signed on as an actor. Since their first meeting in 2011, the pair have worked closely on comedic projects including Soul Mates, Skit Box, Wham Bam Thank You…

CHEWBACCA JOONAS SUOTAMO We’ll see the origins of the Han-Chewie partnership. “Wookiees have so many positive qualities,” says screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan. “But what they don’t do is make it easy for you to get [close to them].” BECKETT WOODY HARRELSON ”He’s a powerful criminal, but a free agent,” says director Ron Howard. “Tobias Beckett really shapes Han more than anybody, as Han comes to believe that in a lawless time he needs a moral code.” L3-37 PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE Lando’s sidekick is “a self-modified droid,” screenwriter Jon Kasdan says. “A mutt, if you will, of various parts of different droids. She has improved upon herself as the years have gone by.” LANDO DONALD GLOVER “He likes the comforts of life,” Glover says of the young cardsharp. “This guy’s got it together.…

Enchanted by the likes of Roald Dahl and E. Nesbit,“I grew up dreaming of writing children’s books,” says Jaclyn Moriarty, 49, recalling her childhood in Sydney with five siblings, including fellow novelists Nicola and Big Little Lies bestseller Liane. Instead, she became a lawyer,“because I knew that people didn’t get to be writers, except in their dreams.” Proving herself wrong—yet again—Moriarty’s 10th book, The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone (Allen & Unwin, $22.99) is out now: As she tells WHO, “It’s exactly the kind of book I always wanted to write.” How did you make the leap from law to writing? I wrote my first book, Feeling Sorry For Celia [released in 2000], while doing a PhD in Law in Cambridge, England, and it was published while I was…

Credited for famously creating singer-songwriter Adele’s timeless beauty look, hair and makeup artist Michael Ashton’s career is going from strength to strength. WHO met with the artist and current global ambassador for Marc Jacobs beauty to talk insider celebrity tips and current trends. You’ve been working with Marc Jacobs beauty for a couple of years now. What do you think sets the brand apart from its competitors? It’s a brand and a designer that I’ve always loved. Within the beauty space, what makes the brand different is its connection to Marc Jacobs, the fashion house, and it’s very in-season with colour palettes and stories. Also the product itself is performance-driven and innovative. You’ve come straight from the Oscars. Who did you work with for the event? My main client this…

NEW YORK Silks and subtle details graced the runway at New York Fashion Week. The geometric 3D textures of Phillip Lim set the stage for further trends of softness and romanticism, contrasted with perfect tailoring and new technologically advanced materials. LONDON Traditional custom cuts of tweed and plaid opposed hints of sequins and metallics in London’s showcase of new and retiring talent. The most important (and surprising) guest, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sat up front with the queen of fashion, Anna Wintour. MILAN With many unexpected accessories—puppies at Tod’s and replica heads and mythical creatures at Gucci—Milan was set to explore multiple themes. The renewed fascination with the fur/faux fur coat was seen on almost every runway and has already become the hottest item in street styling. PARIS Designers…

“To me she is the most beautiful woman in the world”—Colin Firth, on wife Livia The unexpected marital drama surrounding Colin Firth and his wife of almost 21 years, Livia, reads like the plotline of a film the Oscar-winning actor might star in—a woman is caught in a love triangle between her famous British husband and her spurned Italian paramour. But for the Firths, the scenario is all too real. On March 8, an Italian newspaper revealed that Livia, 48, had filed a police report accusing journalist Marco Brancaccia, 55, of sending her “frightening” messages and stalking her. Then, in a surprising statement, the normally ultra-private Firths revealed that Livia had had a romance with Brancaccia. “A few years ago Colin and Livia privately made the decision to separate. During…

IT’S HARD TO KEEP UP, BUT Selena Gomez is not dating Justin Bieber at the moment. “They’re not talking,” a source told the New York Post. “She has trust issues. He has trust issues. There’s a lot going on there. They do this all the time. They get into arguments.” The two stars, who first dated in 2010 but have never officially defined their relationship since reuniting late last year,“are always on and off,” a source tells WHO. Bieber wasn’t photographed when he celebrated his 24th birthday early on March 1 with Gomez, 25, and he later headed out for a go-kart excursion followed by dinner at Mastro’s. But they were spotted attending the same church service separately on March 7. Gomez appeared to be in high spirits as she…

PARTYGOERS AT THE PRE-OSCAR fete thrown by the talent management firm the Gersh Agency were treated to a rare public sight: a salt-and-pepper-bearded Brad Pitt mingling alongside Oscar favourites Sam Rockwell and Allison Janney in Los Angeles on March 1. “He was smiling and being social,” says an onlooker. “Guests were definitely buzzing about him being there.” The actor, 54, has kept a low profile since his September 2016 split from Angelina Jolie, but has just signed on to star with Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino’s film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, about the 1969 Manson Family murders. Pitt and Jolie are still negotiating the terms of their divorce and custody of their six kids—Maddox, 16, Pax, 14, Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 11, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 9—but the…

I feel really sorry for Karl Stefanovic’s ex-wife, Cassandra Thorburn. She’s not only had to endure the end of her marriage, but intense speculation about personal matters. I feel really sorry for Karl. He’s been accused of “parading” his relationship when some of those photos came via telescopic lenses. I feel really sorry for Jasmine Yarbrough, for the relentless judgment. Affairs of the heart are messy and rarely black-and-white. And sometimes, even when you get what you want in the pursuit of love, no-one really wins and someone is left very hurt. Could Karl have better handled elements of it? Sure. Is he a monster? I doubt it. It’s time to cut him some slack.…

“She is not about materialistic things. She is so, so kind”—Hadil Sadeq The ambitious Jordanian instant-restaurant menu, planned by longtime pals Sonya Mefaddi and Hadil Sadeq, which would earn them the highest score (114 out of 130) of all the teams on this season of My Kitchen Rules, featured a raw meat entrée judge Pete Evans called “absolutely exquisite” and a fattoush salad so impressive, judge Manu Feildel declared that he had never had one “so pretty, so tasty.” But looking back, Sonya calls attention to the physical menus themselves, ones she spent hours crafting and then placing on boards, cut out from a wooden sheet she bought at Bunnings and then lacquered herself. “Those details make it extra special,” she says. “I love anything that allows me to be…

NAME Tara Pavlovic SEASON Bachelor 5 REMEMBERED FOR The Gold Coast nanny with the easygoing laugh and fun-loving attitude also had a brother who gave Matty J a stern chat. NAME Michael Turnbull SEASON Bachelorette 1 REMEMBERED FOR The former soccer player from Brisbane had his heart broken by Sam Frost, who chose Sasha Mielczarek instead. NAME Lisa Hyde SEASON Bachelor 2 REMEMBERED FOR In an after-the-rose shocker, Blake Garvey bypassed Sam Frost and the fashion biz runner-up for third-place Louise Pillidge. NAME Jarrod Woodgate SEASON Bachelorette 3 REMEMBERED FOR Although the grape-crushing vineyard owner passionately protected Sophie Monk, she gave Stu Laundy her final rose. NAME Nina Rolleston SEASON Bachelor 3 REMEMBERED FOR The…

Han Solo just can’t help being a good guy—much to his disappointment. Try as he might to live outside the law, to care about nothing, to embody his loner name, he finds himself inexorably pushed and pulled by the tractor beam of his own decency. Just when you think he’s gone forever, he comes back to save the day. That’s now literally true. Fans saw his journey end in The Force Awakens, but with the standalone Solo: A Star Wars Story (out May 24), Han is returning to the fight. The movie, with Alden Ehrenreich stepping into the cockpit for Harrison Ford, ventures back in time to the character’s origin, several years before the events of 1977’s original Star Wars, for what Lucasfilm describes as a Western crossed with a…

“It was a horrible and traumatic experience”—Melinda Taylor Brisbane-born human rights lawyer Melinda Taylor was on the phone with arguably her most-famous client earlier this year, when a flock of seagulls began cawing outside her window. Taylor was in her seaside office in The Hague, Netherlands, and at the sound of the birds her client, exiled WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange, perked up. “He was like, ‘Oh, seagulls!’ ” recalls Taylor, 42, a defence lawyer at the International Criminal Court. “He sounded so wistful because he hadn’t seen or heard seagulls for so long.” Many argue that is Assange’s choice. Wanted on sexual-assault allegations in Sweden in 2012, the WikiLeaks editor sought refuge inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London where he has stayed now for nearly six years. Though Swedish authorities…

You’re the current ambassador for Jockey and their “Women Who Wear the Pants” campaign—what’s it all about? Big pants are back! Women want something comfortable that still makes them feel confident and sexy. I absolutely love the idea of “wearing the pants” and being in charge, it’s a great message. Do you enjoy the juggle? Being a mum and full-time work? Yes, and I feel privileged that I’m able to make both work, and for the most part, harmoniously. Has your beauty routine changed since becoming a mum? The most significant change has been that I have simplified my routine incredibly. Being greeted by a brand new little human with untouched, perfect skin, made me realise I had been unkind to mine over the years, and I certainly hadn’t given…

A consistent routine is key to achieving your fitness goals, but a flexible plan is how you can negotiate life’s challenges. Whether you’re on holiday or a business trip, or even doing shift work that makes it hard to hit the gym, there are bodyweight exercises that will charge your metabolism and boost your muscle tone. Matt Fox, former athlete, trainer and founder of bodyweightbuilt.com , explains three versatile exercises you can do anywhere. 1. SQUATS Great for total lower-body strength while also helping improve mobility and balance, squats also stimulate fat burning. Keep your chest up and back straight as you sink down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Press up through the heels to stand and repeat. 2. PUSH-UPS Push-ups not only target…

SANTA CLARITA DIET Suburban realtor Sheila (Drew Barrymore) is back to her flesh-eating ways. (Season 2 streams on Netflix from March 23) BILLIONS Can Bobby (Damian Lewis) and Lara (Malin Akerman) save their relationship? (Season 3 streams on Stan from March 26) IZOMBIE Now everyone knows zombies exist, Liv’s not the only one needing more brainpower. (Sorry.) (Season 4 streaming now on Stan) LOVE It’s the end of the often curdled romcom about Mickey (Gillian Jacobs) and Gus (Paul Rust). (Season 3 streaming now on Netflix) SNEAKY PETE Enjoy con artist Marius (Giovanni Ribisi) in this ingeniously tricky series. (Season 2 streaming now on Amazon Prime Video) DESIGNATED SURVIVOR A year on, you’d think prez Tom’s troubles would be over. Wrong! (New Season 2 episodes stream Thursdays on Netflix)…

ARIES MARCH 20–APRIL 18 It’s a case of one step forward and two back. On the forward front, on the 20th, the sun enters your sign, re-energising you and brightening your sights, yet two days later Mercury swings into retrograde, slowing down the pace and putting a potential spanner in the works. Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. For more, phone 1902 261 655. TAURUS APRIL 19–MAY 20 Not everything is as crystal clear as it might be and you yourself could be in need of rest and relaxation. Which means your judgement is ever-so-slightly off. Should it seem that a situation is spiralling out of control, try not to make it worse by interfering. Some things are best left alone until you can see them in…

The six-time Tony winner returns to series TV as lawyer Liz Reddick-Lawrence on Season 2 of The Good Fight (Wednesdays at 9.40 PM on SBS). You played Dr Naomi Bennett for four seasons on Private Practice. Is TV work a fun muscle to flex? It always is, and I just came off having a baby, so I was going back to television and its shooting hours with a little toddler, and figuring all that out. In some ways, my respite is going to the studio and working in the morning because it’s probably the one time I don’t have to change a diaper! Is there much singing on the set? Sure. From time to time, I’ll hear Christine Baranski, who has done a lot of musicals and Mamma Mia! I’ll…

The scandal that ensued after Married at First Sight stars Dean and Davina “cheated”with an awkward afternoon drink and some suspect sexting seems positively adorable compared to the head-spinning drama playing out on Season 22 of The Bachelor in the US. Racing driver Arie Luyendyk Jr (sort of a salt-and-pepper Zach Braff) proposed to Becca before pulling a Blake Garvey, breaking off the engagement weeks later to chase his runner-up, Lauren. The real kicker? Becca’s unedited dumping aired in full a night before Arie popped the question to his standby bride. After the split,“It’s like I could breathe again,”the controversial cad tells WHO.“It feels so good to be 1,000 per cent certain.” While it “1,000 per cent”makes for compelling reality TV, perhaps breaking Becca’s heart with cameras rolling was a…

“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” Mariah Carey’s interest in the Grammy Awards has gone with the wind. “You can’t have her, she’s all mine.” Charlize Theron sharing that her mum supplies her with medical marijuana. “I’m always the one who says, ‘Let me get your number.’ Or I slide into their DMs on Instagram.” Demi Lovato is not afraid to make the first move. “It wasn’t so much a proposal as a, ‘We’re in love, we’re both married, what the f--k do we do about it?’ ” Andrew Lloyd Webber on his affair with Sarah Brightman, in his memoir Unmasked. “Fake-tattoo proofreading position available. Experience with apostrophes a must.” Emma Watson has a sense of humour about her grammatically incorrect Time’s Up temporary inking.…