Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 26, 2021 i WHO

Just as things were starting to feel “normal”, we’ve been swept off our feet and have to adjust to change again. Luckily, we’re all becoming masters of it and learning just how very adaptable we can be. The lockdowns we’ve experienced can spark feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety, all of which are perfectly normal. As someone who always likes to plan ahead, the lack of control can be quite triggering. While I’ve been in my apartment (baking more brownies than I care to admit to. Hint: the recipe on page 71 is dangerously good), I can’t help but think how awful it must be for Britney Spears, who has zero say in how she lives her life. For the past 13 years, Spears has been under a strict conservatorship…

Kardashian doesn’t have much luck when it comes to men. The reality star’s former husband Lamar Odom was often unfaithful throughout their four-year marriage. “It is humiliating on any level, but I found out he was cheating on me the majority of our marriage,” she once said of the relationship. Her relationship with Thompson didn’t exactly start off on the right foot either, with the basketball star leaving his pregnant girlfriend Jordan Craig to be with Kardashian. Craig later filed court documents for child support, claiming that Thompson had cheated on her with Kardashian – which he later denied – and that the drama had caused her so much stress, her “obstetrician ordered me to be on bed rest”.…

In the early hours of June 24, Albert Aguero woke up in his rented apartment in Surfside, Miami, thinking the 12-storey tower had been struck by a bolt of lightning. Aguero, who was on vacation from New Jersey with his wife and two children, felt the building shake and sway, and beyond the balcony of their Florida holiday rental, saw a plume of grey smoke. Fearing for his and his family’s safety, he herded everyone out the door. “I looked to the left and there was nothing – the apartment to the left of us had been sheared in half,” he told USA Today. He led his family to the crumbling stairwell, and made it to the bottom of the building, helping an elderly woman on the way. Said Aguero,…

She’s been half of one of Australia’s most talked about couples for over a decade, but before Elsa Pataky fell for our hunky Chris Hemsworth, the Spanish actress had a different life. Pataky had a three-year romance with actor Adrien Brody in the late 2000s, shocking fans when reports of the past relationship recently surfaced again online. “I had no idea they were once a couple! He’s so handsome!” one fan wrote. “That’s wild … I had NO idea. I had never heard of her before she married Chris,” said another. “Have I told you she’s the love of my life?”- BRODY Although it ended over a decade ago, with Pataky tying the knot with Hemsworth the next year, the actress’ romance with Brody is intriguing nonetheless. The pair met…

They’ve been a couple for two and half years and despite admitting they’re “super-competitive”, Ninja Warriors Mat Hutchins-Read, 29, and Judith Carroll, 24, from NSW, had each other’s back going into the comp. While nanny Carroll sadly crashed out earlier than expected, she’s backing her paramedic beau for a grand final win. “I think he can do it, but if he doesn’t we’re both going to come back every year until one of us wins this thing,” says Carroll. The couple aren’t planning on marrying, instead they’re designing their own tiny house to move into with the “cutest dog in the world” later this year.…

She’s currently knee-deep – or rather her builders are – in renovations on her multi-structure compound in Venice Beach. But it seems Margot Robbie is looking to offload her Hancock Park property so she’s ready to move in. The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress, who turns 31 on July 2, recently put her four-bedroom home in the trendy suburb up for sale for $4.46 million – with the hope of making a profit on the $3.9 million she and husband Tom Ackerley, 31, paid for it back in 2017. The gorgeous weatherboard abode with 5.5 bathrooms looks picture perfect from the moment you step in front of it. A flawless front lawn leads up to the entryway complete with bay windows on either side. Inside, a modern marble…

We’re a reactive culture so it’s only when those icy breezes hit your face that you remember it’s time to up the hydration factor. But what if you could come prepared with a strong moisture barrier and juicy skin, able to survive any cool wind or moisture-zapping heater? “There’s a lot to be said for the notion that as your barrier goes, so does the rest of your skin,” says Olay’s head scientist David Khoo. He explains that “if the skin is stressed, irritated and inflamed, your skin devotes extensive resources to put the fire out”. There are obvious tweaks like swapping lotions for oils and moisturisers, but try this multi-faceted approach to surviving winter. ACTIVE WEAR Some may say that active ingredients are too harsh in winter, but it’s…

We’ve hit peak chill mode with the combination of cool nights and trying to stick to Dry July, so it’s the perfect excuse to cancel those plans and go low key. There are usually two types of “nights in”: a binge-watching, pj-wearing session at your bestie’s or a fancy-for-the-sake-of-it dinner party at a friend’s. Either way, the “what do I wear” bug always strikes, so here’s how to dress and what to bring … BESTIE BANQUET This theme calls for barefoot cocktail vibes. It doesn’t have to be sequins or anything over the top, but perhaps your favourite “nice“ dress that’s comfortable with a pair of sock boots or sneakers you can kick off and relax in later. Add some sparkle in your lobes and on your eyes to amp…

TO WORK The beauty of the leather trend is you don’t need multiple pieces to make an impact. For a big day of meetings, button up a statement-making leather dress to keep it office friendly. Wear with chunky boots for ultimate comfort, but it would look just as stylish paired with strappy sandals or sleek sneakers. ON THE WEEKEND By the time the weekend rolls around, we want something comfortable and easy – but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be chic. Pair slouchy leather trousers with a plain tee, loose white shirt (left open to keep it looking effortless) and dad sneakers for the ultimate off-duty, on-trend ensemble. OUT FOR DRINKS Sometimes more is more, so why not double down with leather for a night on the town. This…

WILL, 39 An extreme sports lover, Will worked as a professional bungee jumper before taking over the family’s sheep and cattle farm in Vic. ANDREW, 30 The NSW-based sheep farmer describes himself as a “glass-half-full type of guy”. He’s looking for someone easygoing and loyal. ROB, 40 A dad-of-two, Rob is always looking for a good laugh. The sheep farmer from NSW believes honesty is the key to a good relationship. SAM, 24 A self-described romantic, Sam is a NSW-based sheep and crop farmer who is looking for someone who is “joyful and curious”. MATT, 26 This fourth-generation cattle farmer from Vic wants“to start a family” before his 30th birthday, less than four years away!…

THE DISAPPEARING ACT by Catherine Steadman After travelling from London to Los Angeles for pilot season, budding actress Mia Eliot meets Emily at an audition. But what starts as a favour takes a dark turn when Emily goes missing and Mia is the last person to see her. Completely gripping! (Out now) LATE BLOOMER by Clem Bastow Coming from a bold new voice in Australian non-fiction, Late Bloomer is a heartbreaking, yet hilarious, coming-of-age memoir that deconstructs the misconceptions and celebrates the realities of living with autism. A must-read! (Out Jul. 7) IN ROYAL SERVICE TO THE QUEEN by Tessa Arlen Marion Crawford spent 16 years of her life in loyal service as Queen Elizabeth II’s governess. But as she watches the future Queen wed, little does Marion know that…

Last time I sang out loud That happens frequently when I’m riding my motorcycle. I don’t like the distraction of music, so it will just be a song stuck in my head. Helps me keep myself company. Last DIY project There was a wall that had some holes that needed to be filled and painted, so I worked out how to do that. It got me some brownie points [with wife Rebecca]. I’m handy with mechanical things, but not so great around the house. Last thing I discovered about myself I swear too much. It’s gotten really bad. So I have two choices: stop swearing or try and change the behaviour of every single person that annoys me. Last irrational fear I don’t love travelling down a staircase quickly, which…

1 Allison apologises for cult role Just days before she is due to be sentenced for her involvement in the NXIVM sex cult, Allison Mack has released an apology. The former Smallville actress insisted her allegiance to cult leader Keith Raniere was“the biggest mistake and greatest regret of my life”. 2 Mischa opens up The OC’s Mischa Barton has revealed she plans to make a documentary series about her life, where she wants to tell her story “finally from my perspective”. The actress said the recent Framing Britney Spears doco “really got to [her]”, after struggling with her own mental health issues triggered by early fame. 3 Jen and Brad still buddies! Jennifer Aniston has revealed there was“no oddness” between her and ex-husband Brad Pitt during their table read of…

Britney’s final tour to date took place in 2018, a rare international outing after her successful years-long Vegas residency. But the singer said she begged not to do the tour. “I was forced to,” she admitted. After the tour, she again asked for a break but was pushed straight into rehearsals. They finally allowed her to cancel her residency, but then exerted even more control over her life. Britney says she was put on the “very, very strong” psychiatric medication lithium, which made her feel “drunk”. “I couldn’t even have a conversation with my mum or dad really about anything,” she explained. The star says she’s been forced to keep her IUD (a form of birth control) in and forbidden from having more children – something that she has expressed…

Brody purchased the estate in upstate New York in 2007, restoring the buildings on the property to give it a more castle-like feel. He presented it to Pataky on her 31st birthday and the couple did an exclusive photo shoot and interview in Hello! magazine to show off their new home. Not even two years later, the couple parted ways and Brody decided to keep the property. The actor carefully restored more of the estate over the next five years, filming the process for a documentary Stone Barn Castle – which Pataky also featured in – and debuting it at the SXSW film festival in 2015. “My life has been enriched by all these beautiful people who have been in my life,” Brody gushed in the documentary.…

When we lose a partner, it’s not just their death the person left behind mourns, but also the dreams of the life they’d once planned together. But almost a year after Ellidy Vlug tragically lost her boyfriend Alex “Chumpy” Pullin in a freak accident, the model has been able to make one of her beau’s final wishes come true – to become a dad. Vlug, 28, shared she was pregnant with the former Australian snowboarding champion and three-time Olympian’s child to Instagram on June 27. “Bubba Chump coming this October,” Vlug captioned a series of images of herself posing in a field while showing off her growing baby bump. “Your dad and I have been dreaming of you for years little one,” she added in the sweet announcement. The swimwear…

Jurassic World star Chris Pratt and Australia’s own Yvonne Strahovski can’t say enough good things about each other after co-starring in Amazon’s thrilling sci-fi action epic, The Tomorrow War. The pair bonded over their mutual love of family as Strahovski brought her then-infant son to the set – Pratt, 42, has 10-month-old daughter Lyla with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger and son Jack, 8, with ex-wife Anna Faris, while Strahovski, 38, has 2-year-old son William with actor hubby Tim Loden. Here, WHO catches up with the co-stars ... Despite all your accolades, including The Handmaid’s Tale, did you still have to do a chemistry test with Chris to secure your role? STRAHOVKSI Yes, but I really wanted to do this. I was flipping the pages as fast as I could because it…

Collagen is one of the biggest beauty buzz words at the moment but there are still some questions: why we need more, how to up our intake, and is topical best? We get the lowdown from the experts to help us understand the basics of collagen as well as break down the myths (although controversial) on collagen supplements. WHY DOES THE BODY PRODUCE COLLAGEN AND WHAT DOES IT DO? Collagen is a vital human protein that performs a variety of functions within the body. It strengthens our bones and makes up the connective tissue that gives structure to our tendons, ligaments and skin. “Most importantly to us skin nerds, collagen provides what I refer to as the scaffolding, which forms the structure of the skin, keeping it tight and plump,”…

THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW on Netflix We’ve read the book and now we can’t wait to see Amy Adams in this thriller. THE BOLD TYPE on Stan It’s one of our favourite after-work wind-down shows and Season 5 is the last, so saviour every second! THE HIGH NOTE on Binge Dakota Johnson and Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross star in a music biz dramedy that’s the cherry on top of a fun night in. FRIENDS: THE REUNION on Foxtel and Binge It’s not a slumber party without Friends re-runs, right? Take a trip down memory lane with the reunion special on Foxtel and Binge.…

Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India that evolved over thousands of years from experiences and observations of human health, explains Ayurvedic doctor Rafeena Kidavintavida of Parramatta’s Liv Ayurveda. It’s based on the belief that health is dependent on a delicate balance of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and any deviation from this is considered a disease. Dr Kidavintavida says that in Ayurvedic medicine, everything from the tiniest atom to the tallest mountain is made up of a combination of five elements: space (provides shape for the material), air (causes movement and gives shape), fire (gives potential energy), water (the binding force) and earth (gives mass to the material). In humans, these five elements are grouped into three life forces known as doshas: Vata (space and air), Pitta (fire…

Sustainable living shouldn’t mean scrimping on style! Not only do these homewares and furniture pieces look great, they all benefit the planet in one way or another. To find environmentally responsible furniture from Aussie companies, look for pieces with the AFRDI Green Tick or Good Environmental Choice Australia accreditation – but don’t stop there. A lot of smaller makers use their membership of the Australian Furniture Association as a signifier of good workmanship. Here are some of our favourite brands for ecofriendly pieces to complete your home … ROSS GARDAM Melbourne-based Ross Gardam’s unique furniture and lighting are a decorating dream. Case in point: its Ceto Lighting collection is made from organic glass elements. Head to rossgardam.com.au KALON STUDIOS If ever there was a space where eco is important, it’s…

ARIES MAR. 20-APR. 18 This week your ruler Mars is in a spot of bother, so you might be, too. If you’re a parent and you and your kid(s) are at odds, go easy! You could come off as a bit too authoritarian! Otherwise, love is in the air and there could be some flirting, too. But don’t neglect your friends or duties for it. TAURUS APR. 19-MAY 20 The past few years have probably been tumultuous. Now though, you’re under a new kind of pressure in life/at work where you just need to go one day at a time. What you do now could be the making of you professionally, however that sweet taste of success doesn’t come free. Now is the time to make a big effort. GEMINI…

PARISIAN CHIC NEW YORK CITY She might have been an ocean away, but Diane Kruger looked like she was walking down the Champs-Élysées in Paris in her polka dot get-up. SKY HIGH INSTAGRAM Chrissy Teigen opted for some old-fashioned fun with pals recently. “I truly had no idea I was good at playing jenga,” she shared. ISLAND TIME ST BARTS Olivia Culpo has been living the island life, showing off her holiday looks (and enviable tan) on Instagram. LET THE GAMES BEGIN AUSTIN, TEXAS He may have been arrested for “disturbing the peace” in 1999 by playing the bongos naked and high, but that didn’t stop Matthew McConaughey from showing off his skills on the instrument at a recent soccer match in his home town. RIDE OF YOUR LIFE CALIFORNIA…

Ringing in her 37th birthday on June 27, Khloé Kardashian was bombarded with well wishes from family, friends and fans. But it was her ex-beau Tristan Thompson’s celebratory messages that stopped many in their tracks. “Thank you for being not just an amazing partner, mummy and best friend but also being the kindest, caring and most loving human being I’ve ever met,” the basketball player wrote on Instagram, alongside three happy snaps of himself with his former girlfriend. “Your love and spirit is contagious to all who’ve met you. Thank you for always being there for me and putting our family first. I love you so much.” Thompson’s gushing post came just days after reports he had been spotted disappearing into a bedroom with three women at a Los Angeles…

For 13 years, Britney Spears has been held under a strict conservatorship that’s dictated everything, from business deals and medical decisions, to who she can marry and how she spends her money. But after many years of silence the singer has finally opened up, giving a lengthy and impassioned testimony to a Los Angeles court on June 23 about why she wants the controversial legal arrangement to end. “I have a lot to say, so bear with me,” Britney began. “I don’t feel like I can live a full life”- BRITNEY In her 24-minute statement, the star painted an alarming picture of her deteriorating quality of life in recent years. Britney made a series of shocking claims, including that she was drugged, forced to perform and denied many basic human…

Over the past five years, the singer’s biggest cheerleader has been her personal trainer-turned-model beau Sam Asghari. The pair met after he starred in the singer’s music video for ‘Slumber Party’ in 2016 – and he’s been a source of support ever since. “Sam has been Britney’s rock for years,” an insider tells WHO’s sister publication People magazine. “He makes sure that she eats well and works out. She leans on him for everything. He works and has his own life, too, but is around as much as he can.” It’s a sentiment the 27-year-old made clear in February when he spoke to People about being by her side following the release of the hulu documentary on the singer’s life and conservatorship, Framing Britney Spears. “I have always wanted nothing…

For many couples, going up against each other in a high-stakes sporting competition could prove to be a source of friction. But for Australian Ninja Warrior super-couple Ashlin Herbert and Sarah Blackmore the fact they were both in the running to take out this year’s $100,000 cash prize and the prestigious title brought the Victorian pair even closer together. “It’s awesome to have this in common between us,” says 23-year-old gymnastics teacher Blackmore. “We train together and give each other tips. Ashlin is probably the best Ninja Warrior there is, but I can also give him coaching on how to be awesome!” While Blackmore didn’t go as far as she’d have liked on the show this year, now she’s crossing everything that her 27-year-old carpenter beau can take out the…

His smash-hit song ‘Ice Ice Baby’ catapulted Robert Van Winkle, better known as Vanilla Ice, to stardom in 1990. While the track quickly became touted as a joke, Ice has never let it define him. Throughout his 40-year career, the musician, 53, has experienced success and failure – but he always picked himself back up, coming back stronger than ever. During that time, the talented star has tried his hand at everything, from music and professional sport to reality TV and even an investigative true crime podcast series. Here, WHO looks at the extraordinary life of the rapper, who has become an expert at reinventing himself. RISE TO THE TOP Ice wrote ‘Ice Ice Baby’ when he was just 16, using the bass line from Queen and David Bowie’s single,…

There’s nothing more satisfying than diving into a bed made up with fresh sheets, and winter is the perfect time to spend money on our home. Cue a splurge on these 100 per cent French flax linen bedding sets from Brisbane homewares brand Whitsunday Collective. Available in six perfectly muted winter tones, including Coral and Charcoal, it’ll make that Netflix session in bed even more enticing.…

“The leather trend is one I’ve always loved from afar, but have been apprehensive to try myself beyond a simple leather jacket. After seeing some looks on Instagram that appeared sleek and stylish – rather than looking like an extra in a bad ’80s movie – I thought it was time. My advice is to keep the look monochrome and focus on classic silhouettes, rather than going hell for leather (pun intended). Suffice to say, after this styling challenge, I’m definitely a leather lover!”…

LIFE MODE ON By Joanne Orlando (Hardie Grant, $24.99) It’s safe to say most of us have complicated feelings towards technology. And whether we like it or not, our devices are no longer something we simply use – but part of who we are. Dr Joanne Orlando has spent more than 15 years exploring our digital habits. This isn’t a book with simple quick fixes, but real practical solutions to reshaping our relationship with technology so we feel less stressed and regain control in an increasingly digital world. The right technology can make us happier and more connected. MY INNER SKY By Mari Andrew (Allen & Unwin, $29.99) With all of the bad news in the world today, it’s important to remember there’s also lots of beauty and magic to…

Mocha Honeycomb Self-Saucing Pudding MAKES 4 INGREDIENTS 125g butter, softened ½ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp instant coffee granules 1 tbsp milk, warmed 1¼ cups self-raising flour, sifted 100g dark chocolate, melted 100g Violet Crumble bars, roughly crushed Cream or ice-cream, to serve FOR THE SAUCE 1 cup boiling water 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp cocoa METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease 4 x 1¼ cup ovenproof dishes, or a 5-cup ovenproof dish. 2 In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. 3 Dissolve coffee in milk. Fold flour into creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture. Stir in chocolate…

For nine seasons, Natalie Gruzlewski has helped out city girls who have always dreamed of falling in love with a country boy and starting a new life on a farm. This year she is hoping the special brand of magic that Farmer Wants a Wife delivers will help see five new country lads find The One. But despite spending months on the road visiting some of Australia’s most beautiful rural spots, while enthusing the benefits of country living, the 44-year-old mum-of-one admits she hasn’t caught the bug for a tree change herself. “I’m a Gold Coast girl, I’ve lived on the coast most of my life,” the TV host tells WHO. “But I’ve loved having the opportunity to travel around parts of regional Australia and visiting these rural communities,”…

As a lawyer who was pregnant with her second child while writing her new novel, The Husbands, Chandler Baker shares some things in common with her character Nora. But it’s her friends that“happily supplied me with fodder”after asking them one simple question: in your fantasy world, what do you wish your spouse would do for you?“If I had a dollar for every woman who says their husband disappears into the restroom for too long,”she tells WHO. The book is about an overworked mother who, while househunting in a nice suburban neighbourhood, meets a group of high-powered women with enviably supportive husbands. And it’s a story, Baker says, that will leave you enthralled until the very last moment.“There is a secret lurking at the heart of Nora and Hayden’s marriage,”she reveals.“There’s…

“It opened my eyes and my ears to something greater and bigger than I”Dwyane Wade, on raising a trans daughter, on the Today show. “I won’t betray people for money”Jamie Lee Curtis, on why she won’t write a tell-all, on the People in the ’90s podcast. “She’ll have to be in the bathroom when I shave this puppy off, because she won’t recognise me otherwise”Jason Sudeikis, on his 4-year-old daughter Daisy not recognising him without his mustache, to Entertainment Weekly. “We jumped in headfirst and got some of the sticky bits out of the way early”Shailene Woodley, on meeting fiancé Aaron Rodgers during quarantine, to Shape. “I didn’t want to give up my independence”Diane Keaton, on why she has never married, to Interview magazine. “They needed us five queers”Karamo Brown,…