Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 11, 2021 i WHO

Five years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting then-Bachelorette Georgia Love at an event. She was allocated a seat next to mine and radiated warmth and joy while we chatted. She’s certainly a glass half-full person and so when her and now-husband Lee Elliott’s Italian wedding was cancelled due to COVID-19 last year, she decided to recreate it in beautiful Tasmania. Turn to page 8 to see all the stunning images of the couple’s big day – under the Tas-can sun. Fellow Bachelor alum Brittany Hockley has also found The One after enduring heartbreak on national TV. She shares the details of her new romance with tennis player Jordan Thompson on page 26. A couple who have stood the test of time and bucked the Hollywood trend are Ellen…

Just days before Harry and Meghan’s interview aired, Buckingham Palace announced they were investigating allegations of bullying against the Duchess of Sussex by former royal staff. On March 3, the palace said it was“very concerned”by a report in The Times of claims that Meghan had driven out two personal assistants during her time as a working royal, while Kensington Palace staff had been“humiliated”on several occasions. Lawyers for Harry and Meghan told The Times it was“being used by Buckingham Palace to peddle a wholly false narrative” about the duchess’behaviour.…

Ahead of his daughter True’s third birthday on April 12, Tristan Thompson was feeling nostalgic. “Time goes by soo fast,” the athlete captioned a smiley pic of the little girl he shares with Khloé Kardashian. It seems time also heals all wounds. After calling it quits in February 2019 following Thompson’s two public cheating scandals, the couple are back on track and in step about plans to grow their family. “In my head, when I was going to have kids, I never ever imagined having an only child,” Kardashian tells Thompson in a sneak peek of the 20th and final season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. “True is getting older. I just feel like it’s now time to have another kid.” Thompson is all for it, telling her, “Yup,…

Who cleans up after cooking? DE ROSSI I do. DEGENERES You put the dishes too close together in the dishwasher, so it’s best I don’t see. Who has a harder time getting up? DE ROSSI I do. Because she brings me coffee in bed. Who is more self-deprecating? DE ROSSI Me. DEGENERES She’s very critical of herself, and I don’t like it.DE ROSSI It’s funny, though, isn’t it? Who’s the first to want a date night? DEGENERES Both of us.DE ROSSI You like to go out to dinner. Maybe because of cooking.…

FILTERED FACES If it’s time for a foundation upgrade, this year you’re spoiled for choice. Available in 50 shades, this can be applied as light, medium and full coverage, but without a cakey finish. Let’s just start by saying this has won awards for how amazing it is. Super-lightweight and buildable with light-reflecting pigments. Heaven. Designed to blur imperfections, it also treats and hydrates with infused skincare ingredients. With three serum technologies, this treats your skin as you wear it. Fast forward just eight weeks for visibly brighter skin. SAVE THE TREES Show your support for Australian conservation organisation, Bush Heritage, by purchasing one of Kiehl’s limited edition cult creams. Sydney illustrator Dave Homer has collaborated with them to create the funky bottle design and $2 from each sale will…

Given the tumultuous year that was 2020, brides and grooms went into a “wedlockdown” as they were forced to reschedule or even cancel their nuptials until the chaos receded and a bit of normality started to return. And while there were hundreds of broken hearts (understandably so!), many couples welcomed the new era of weddings with open arms, keeping guest lists and ceremonies short and sweet, and sans the traditional pressures. As a result, allow us to round up what’s hot now over the next five pages in WHO’s very own Wedding Special … THE DRESS The all-important wedding gown, and what styles are en vogue, changes year in, year out. Last year saw the rise of city-hall weddings, like Ozark actress Julia Garner’s (below), elopements and backyard barbecue ceremonies,…

The human gut truly is an amazing and somewhat mystical part of our body. While there’s still so much that’s unknown about our “second brain”, one thing that we’re learning more about is the effect it has on our happiness and mental wellbeing. “The link between food and mental health is real,” says Jacqueline Alwill, accredited nutritionist and ambassador for Remedy Drinks (remedydrinks.com). Not only is our gut home to 100 trillion bacteria, it also has its own nervous system called the enteric nervous system (ENS). “While its main purpose is to regulate digestion, it also has a strong connection to the brain, and can have a major impact on your mental wellbeing,” adds Alwill. What that means is the foods we eat could have a much bigger impact on…

Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers MAKES 20 POPPERS INGREDIENTS 170g full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tbsp dried onion flakes ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 10 fresh jalapeños (or mini bell peppers), seed removed, cut in half 1 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese METHOD 1 Set the air fryer temperature to 180°C (360°F). Spray the fryer basket with cooking oil spray. 2 In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, parmesan, onion flakes, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well. Spoon the mixture into the jalapeños and top each half with an equal amount of mozzarella. 3 Working in batches, place 10 jalapeños in the fryer basket and cook until the cheese on top is golden and the jalapeños have slightly…

When Amanda and Ashleigh hit our screens on The Amazing Race earlier this year, viewers weren’t the only ones who underestimated them. “I think a lot of the other teams did as well,” Amanda, 29, admits to WHO. “They didn’t think that we would be a threat, or were very serious racers, or were there for one thing.” However, the “Gold Coast Glamours” don’t think it was just their looks that led to these misconceptions. “As a woman, you’re underestimated anyway,” Ashleigh, 32, explains. “People are like, ‘Well, there’s these two girls who are dressed in pink and they’re all like happy and smiley and giggly all the time … how are they going to beat the Sikhs, or the cowboys, or even Alex and Jack?’” It wasn’t long though,…

Power ballads and social anthems have been Alfie Arcuri’s calling cards since he won The Voice Australia’s fifth season in 2016. Now, with his latest single ‘Handsome Man’, the singer-songwriter has a new type of tune under his belt – a walk-down-the-aisle, first-dance wedding track. His emotive duet with producer Cam Nacson came to life when Arcuri went into a session and said, ‘’I really want to write a gay wedding song,” he recalls. “I didn’t think that existed! I thought about my future husband, and Cam wanted to write to his future unborn son. So it became this really beautiful song about loving another man from two perspectives.” Adding to the track’s power is the accompanying video, shot in picturesque locations within Dandenong and Richmond, Victoria. Actors portray a…

THE DRESSMAKER OF PARIS by Georgia Kaufmann Rosa Kusstatscher has built a global fashion empire. But as she gets ready for the biggest meeting of her life, she starts to recall the moments that brought her there. A sweeping historical novel that spans rural Italy to a glittering New York. (Out now) HOW TO ENDO by Bridget Hustwaite After years of being dismissed by doctors, Triple J presenter Bridget Hustwaite was finally diagnosed with endometriosis. How to Endo is an empowering guide to surviving and thriving with the disorder, and is full of her tips and advice. (Out now) SURROGATE by Susan Spindler With her children grown, Ruth starts to feel dissatisfied with life. But when her daughter Lauren discovers the only way she can have a child is through…

1 Sam says farewell to Sunrise After eight years at the helm of Sunrise, Samantha Armytage has announced her departure from the breakfast show. “I want to step out of this public world for a while, take some time and calm things down,” the TV presenter shared. 2 Friends set to film – finally! It’s been over a year since the Friends reunion was announced. And now, star David Schwimmer has confirmed the cast will finally be there for you“in a little over a month”.“Oh, it’s happening,”he shared. “We figured out a way to film it safely, and there’s going to be a portion of it that we film outside.”Hallelujah! 3 Introducing your queens … RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under has revealed the 10 drag queens competing in the show’s…

On March 1, Britney Spears posted a photo of herself posing with Sean, 15, and Jayden, 14, the teenage sons she shares with her ex, Kevin Federline. “It’s so crazy how time flies,” she wrote in her caption. “My boys are so big now!!!!” While the pop star, 39, was feeling nostalgic, her beau Sam Asghari, 27, has his sights set on a bright future for them both. In a new interview with Forbes, the personal trainer said he is ready to grow in multiple facets of his life. “My priorities in life are to remain humble and understand where I came from and where I’m going,” he said. “I want to take my career to the next step when it comes to acting. I want to take my relationship…

After current royal staffer Jason Knauf – who now works with Kate Middleton and Prince William – led the charge in bullying allegations against Meghan for The Times (see breakout on page 17), the duchess’ friends came out in force with messages of support for the star. Her Suits co-star, Patrick J Adams, who played Meghan’s love interest throughout the series, described her as “a powerful woman with a deep sense of morality and a fierce work ethic” and slammed the “racist, slanderous, click baiting vitriol spewed in her direction from all manner of media across the UK and the world”. Likewise, Chrissy Teigen – who met Meghan when they were both models on the game show Deal or No Deal in 2007 – stepped up to defend her before…

Holding her arms up in triumph, Katy Perry looked happy and free while on holidays in Hawaii with fiancé Orlando Bloom and their 6-month-old daughter Daisy Dove on March 3. The 36-year-old hit the waves in a purple strapless one-piece and didn’t seem to have a care in the world as she enjoyed some well-deserved time off. And while fans were loving seeing the family interact together publicly, they also couldn’t help but praise the star for showing off a realistic post-birth body – with many pointing out that it’s not de rigueur in Hollywood. “She looks amazing. Good to see a celebrity show the reality of what happens to a woman’s body after birth and juggling work,” one shared. “Refreshing to see a ‘real mum’ happy with her baby…

They’ve already proven to be one of the year’s most controversial couples on Married at First Sight. But as Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson tell WHO, they don’t care what the haters have to say. “We are here solely for each other,” Rawson, 31 says. “At this point, we’re heavily invested in one another and we’re not too worried about what any of the other brides and grooms – or anyone else, for that matter – thinks of us.” The couple have already been through their fair share of battles, though. Not only has Ruthven’s brutal honesty (about Rawson’s looks and in rating her against the other brides ) been a sore point, his conflict with groom Sam Carraro exploded at a recent dinner party. Ruthven is unapologetic about throwing…

Appearing on Drew Barrymore’s talk show on March 4, Travis Barker, 45, opened up about his budding relationship with Kourtney Kardashian, 41, for the first time. Asked by Barrymore if he thinks“it’s better” to date someone with kids, the Blink-182 drummer had his answer teed up.“[I’ve] dated girls who didn’t have kids and I find it hard because they would have trouble understanding like … ‘Why don’t you want to see me every night?’” he said.“And now I’m spending time with a woman who’s a great mum, who’s a great friend and you don’t have to worry about any of those things … And I also really like missing someone and cherishing the time that I spend with them instead of every day being with them … I think missing…

CURVES & WAVES Abstract, warped candles that look as though they’ve melted under the hot Australian sun are the latest decor trend we can’t get enough of. And XRJ Celebrations’ range is at the top of our wish list. Affectionately – and appropriately! – named Blobbies, they’re almost too pretty to light. Pick from a variety of shapes and sizes in a sweet pastel colour palette. They also have an epic 60-hour burn time with zero mess as the wax tunnels inward – bonus!…

ENLIST A SERUM Dry shampoos and sea salt sprays are great for body and worn-in texture, but a serum is your go-to for silky locks. “I use a serum on damp hair then blow-dry it in to prevent oiliness,” says celebrity hair stylist Anthony Nader. “You’ll end up with a silky-smooth finish.” COOL RINSE Forget hot and steamy showers: the route to supple hair is cold water. “Rinse your hair with the coolest water you can tolerate,” says Nader, who has tended to Cate Blanchett and Gisele Bündchen’s tresses.“The cooler the water temperature, the better the hair cuticle closes. It gives hair more of a sheen because it’s able to reflect the light." STOP THE STATIC Humidity and heat can cause even the straightest locks to go haywire, so make…

1. THOU SHALL … Wear shoes thou can dance in Sky-high heels often leave us blistered and bruised, but that doesn’t need to be the case. This year, we’re witnessing a comfort renaissance of sorts. When it comes to shoes, kitten heels are having a moment. With all the benefits of a high heel (think lift and elongation of the legs), the low-but-luxe style make for endless hours of pain-free partying! 2. THOU SHALL … avoid being too loud! Vibrant prints are always fun but if the design is too OTT, it could very well draw guests’gaze away from the blushing bride. Instead, choose a softer print in a more subdued hue to avoid any burning stares. 3. THOU SHALL … steer clear of white Although brides aren’t restricted to…

The Gin trend is far from over Emerging craft gin label Australian Distilling Co has added a new addition to its growing range – Shiraz Gin. This is the 13th gin for Australian Distilling Co, which developed an extensive range of gin flavours reflecting regions and cities of Australia using locally sourced ingredients. The Shiraz Gin combines notes of pepper, spices and blackcurrant with a sweet yet complex and full-bodied palate. Served with bitter lemon tonic over ice, or a splash of soda and wedge of orange, the Shiraz Gin is the drink of choice. $85, available at australiandistillingco.com.au All hail the OG style queen, SJP The collaboration between style icon Sarah Jessica Parker and New Zealand winemaker Invivo X has not only produced an award-winning sauvignon blanc, it’s also…

THE SIBLINGS They might be in the top six, but siblings Jake, 29, and Skye-Blue, 27, aren’t getting ahead of themselves. “Experiencing the race is a prize money can’t buy!” Jake tells. THE COWBOYS Leaving their loved ones at home has been “a big sacrifice” for Brendon, 25, and Jackson, 23. “[We want] to make our families’ lives more comfortable,” they explain to WHO. THE SUPER SIKHS Jaskirat and Anurag, both 29, want to take out the win to “help showcase to the world that our Sikh culture and beliefs aren’t a hindrance”, Jaskirat tells. “They are our biggest strength.” GEEK AND PRINCESS As “huge” fans of The Amazing Race, getting close to the end is the main goal for Chris, 32, and Aleisha, 31. “Winning on top of that…

From spending 27 years in the military, to bodyguarding for Brad Pitt, Russell Crowe and Tom Cruise, and becoming an unlikely TV star as part of the cast of SAS Australia, Mark “Billy” Billingham has done it all. Now the gruff Brit, 53, can add live theatre to his résumé. Billingham is bringing his speaking show to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in May. From hostage rescue missions to the TV makeup chair, it’s been quite a life! (For more info, visit livenation.com.au)…

Last time one of my kids made me laugh My youngest son [Atom, 6] does these brilliant slapstick pratfalls. I was on a Zoom meeting, and he crept in. I suddenly saw him behind me on my screen, and then he fell – with a totally straight face. It’s quite fun to be his mum. Last thing I learned about myself That I’m quite capable of crying in a supermarket. They even have tissues laid out. I’m sure it’s nothing to do with the coronavirus; it’s for people breaking down. Last fashion disaster Age 22, at my Bond audition. They said,“Bring a sexy dress.” My mother was an opera singer, so I brought one of her dresses and it was a big ’80s thing. It was not what a Bond…

While Spears and Federline had a 50-50 custody arrangement since their split in 2006, in September 2019 a judge ruled the singer would only receive 30 per cent custody. The change came after Sean was involved in a physical altercation with his grandfather Jamie while under Spears’care.“It was important to Kevin that regardless of this event that the kids still had continuing and meaningful contact with their mother,” Federline’s lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan told WHO’s sister publication People. In March 2020, Jayden took to Instagram to criticise Jamie –“He’s a pretty big d--k,”he said – but had nothing but positive words for Federline, calling him “literally Jesus”, while also praising Asghari.“I like Sam. He’s good, he’s nice,” he said.…

GEORGIA, 25, QLD This privileged bride was educated in Switzerland, and since completing school has devoted all her time to her career. Now the entrepreneur says she hopes to be matched with a groom who’ll respect her independence. JOHNNY, 30, QLD The sudden end of his marriage two years ago prompted this associate director to seek love again on MAFS. He won’t propose for real on the show, though. “The experiment is a pressure cooker – I’ll wait,” he says. KERRY, 29, QLD She’s friendly with her ex-husband after their “super amicable” split two years ago, and now this bride is looking for a man who has a sense of humour, a thirst for adventure and takes a “glass half full” approach to life. LIAM, 29, QLD After being single…

We watched as she got dumped during the final rose ceremony of Nick ‘The Honey Badger’ Cummins’ infamous season of The Bachelor, then ghosted by Timm Hanly a year later after she left Bachelor in Paradise to be with him. But Brittany Hockley never stopped believing in “The One”, and has finally found her perfect match in professional tennis player Jordan Thompson, 26. “I found love, finally! It’s about time,” the 32-year-old laughs as she tells WHO of her new beau. “It makes all the heartbreak and everything I have been through worth it.” How did you and Jordan meet? Jordan approached me online through [celebrity dating app] Raya and asked me on a date. He didn’t know my dating history, which was quite refreshing. I love tennis so agreed,…

MEANT TO BE The couple met at the VH1 Big in 04 Awards in LA. “We’ve been together ever since,” says DeGeneres. FAIRYTALE WEDDING “It was pretty special that we got to do that,” says DeGeneres of their nuptials. “It was just beautiful.” UNITED FRONT “I only want to hang out with her,” says de Rossi (with DeGeneres in 2015). DYNAMIC DUO “You have to work at being truly honest all the time,” says de Rossi (at the 2020 Golden Globes). “She’s really taught me that.” PERFECT PRESENT For DeGeneres’ 60th birthday, de Rossi gifted her a campus in Rwanda at The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. “That was one of my better ones,” says de Rossi.…

A wkwafina and Kelly Marie Tran, both 32, are still inspired by the role models they idolised as teens. “I’ve loved Lucy Liu forever – haven’t we all?” says Tran, who broke out in the 2017 Star Wars movie The Last Jedi. Awkwafina (real name Nora Lum), the comedic scene-stealer from Crazy Rich Asians and Nora from Queens, cites a one-liner (Sandra Oh telling Diane Lane of her house’s plumbing problems in Under the Tuscan Sun): “It’s not good, unless you want to give your butt a facial.” Says Awkwafina, “She stole the trailer.” Now Tran, whose parents immigrated to the US from Vietnam, and Awkwafina, who’s Chinese and Korean-American, hope to inspire the next generation by starring in the first Disney animated film set in Southeast Asia, Raya and…

The décolletage (pronounced “day-col-le-tahj” FYI) is the area of skin that runs from your neck over your collarbone and to your chest. The only thing tougher than pronouncing it is figuring out whether it fits into your face or your body care routine. Interestingly, the answer is none of the above. This whole section of skincare real estate has its own set of skincare rules. But hey, we’re aware it can be confusing so here’s everything you need to know about looking after it, directly from the pros. HOW IS OUR DÉCOLLETAGE SKIN DIFFERENT FROM OUR FACE? We’ve been told that we should be extending our skincare products down our necks, even onto our chest area, but while this is a good habit as a bare minimum, your neck and…

LINEN LOVE Transeasonal pieces don’t get much more wearable (and stylish!) than this new collection from Frame. Available instore and online this month, it’s the perfect in-between-seasons capsule that fits neatly into our wild Australian climate – like, how is it still this balmy in March?! Inspired by late-’70s New York style, the collection is a luscious mix of easy-to-wear linen and denim, with a hint of leather for those who crave a more masculine-chic ensemble. Honestly, Frame have created a textbook autumn wardrobe and we’re wishlisting the lot of it! DOUBLE DUTY It’s quite unique to have a jewellery label make a move into the apparel category (it’s usually clothing labels releasing an accessories line!), but Aussie brand Valére is going against the grain and launching its first ever…

THE FROCK When you think bridesmaid dresses, a very specific, classic look comes to mind. But moving into the 2021 wedding season, things are changing. WHO sat down with co-designers Nina Ergic and Dan Romanin of Australian womenswear label, One Fell Swoop, to figure out which styles are trending. What are the key silhouettes for 2021? ERGIC We’re definitely fond of the midi to maxi-length styles and not in favour of harsh blunt hemlines. Silhouettes that move and glide through spaces and drape effortlessly across the body are a win for us. What’s the biggest bridesmaid trend right now? ROMANIN The focus is more on effortless uniformity inspired by the individual style and figure of each bridesmaid. We adore a romantic dress with dark, “un-princess-y” undertones and steer away from…

SIT IN A COMFORTABLE POSITION Find a relaxed position and place where you won’t be disturbed. This is time for you. LOOK UP AT THE CEILING & TAKE A DEEP BREATH Fix your gaze on a point, keep your eyes on it and take a deep breath. Hold your breath in for a moment, then breathe out. Silently repeat to yourself, “My eyelids are tired and heavy, I’m ready to relax and let go.” Repeat this a couple of times, close your eyes and relax. LET YOUR BODY RELAX Slowly count down from five to zero, letting your mind relax. You can even imagine you’re walking down five steps with each step, taking you to a deeper level of relaxation. Stay in this relaxed state for a number of minutes,…

ARIES MAR.20 APR. 18 Most of the time, it’s agreed honesty is the best policy. This week, you might feel like keeping something to yourself. That’s fine, if you know it’s for everyone’s highest good. Otherwise ask yourself if your secret feelings are better out than in? Being honest, almost to a fault at times, is one of your greatest virtues. Lean into it. TAURUS APR.19 MAY 20 Your luck can change quickly if you’re willing to embrace change. It’s time for you to make a new moon wish asap after 8.30pm on Saturday. You have your “lucky new moon” of the year. Believe it and achieve it. Make wishes you can work towards. Be willing to sacrifice for what you want, or what you want will be the sacrifice.…

It’s Australia’s longest-running drama and has launched the careers of some of our best talents, including Margot Robbie. And now, the little brother of the Hollywood A-lister, Cameron Robbie, is following in her footsteps and ready to make his own Ramsay Street debut. “It’s really exciting for me to join Neighbours,” the 25-year-old tells WHO. With his sun-kissed natural good looks, Robbie was the perfect choice to play new lifeguard Jesse Porter. “He enters the scene appearing to be a simple and fun-loving guy,” Robbie explains. “But in true Neighbours fashion, there are some twists and turns within his storyline,” he promises. What advice has Margot given you about acting, and joining the show? Margot, like many of my friends in the industry, says similar things. Work hard, train hard,…

After two decades of working in the showbiz industry, Melanie Blake has picked up a few scandalous stories from behind the scenes of some of the world’s best-loved soaps including Dynasty and Coronation Street. And the successful talent agent found it made perfect fodder for her second book. “I’ve seen breakdowns, sackings, comebacks, abuse, drug addictions, affairs, suicide attempts, bankruptcy and bitterness from some of the most famous women in the world,” Blake tells WHO. In Ruthless Women, Blake tells a Jackie Collins-style story of the women working on Falcon Bay, a fictional soap opera. “We’ve had a terrible year with COVID-19 and so much misery; Ruthless Women is the perfect read for anyone who wants to escape reality for a few days,” Blake explains. (Out now) What I’m reading…

“I’m 37 and finally love and accept myself” Jonah Hill, on his body image, on Instagram. “I feel that Americans listen to people who have accents” Trevor Noah, on being an authoritative host, during a virtual about Netflix’s Amend: The Fight for America with Will Smith. “I’ve been through hell in my life and to make it to 50, it was just beautiful” Mary J Blige, on how she felt about reaching the milestone, on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “I’ve been, like most people, cooking like crazy. My arse is just massive now” Kate Winslet, on her pandemic hobby, on The Graham Norton Show. “My only big regret that I can talk about is that Saturday Night Live asked me to host. My probation officer wouldn’t give me the time”…