Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 48, 2021 i WHO

Now that we’re officially in December, Christmas is allowed to begin in my house. The tree has gone up – on December 1 – and I’ve started stockpiling the drinks and snacks ahead of my family finally being able to visit from Melbourne later in the month. To truly get into the festive spirit, I’ll definitely be tuning into Mariah’s Christmas: The Magical Continues special this week. You can read all about her festive spectacular – and how the queen of Christmas actually spends time with her family over the holidays on page 76. A hint: it’s super-extra! On a more down-to-earth note, WHO chatted exclusively to our cover celeb Celeste Barber. The social media star is adding lingerie model and designer to her already impressive résumé – but you…

“My love. My life. My family. My future”-LOHAN Having shied away from the spotlight for the past several years, Lindsay Lohan is hitting a personal and professional hot streak. A week after sharing a snap from the set of her upcoming Netflix movie, the star surprised fans by announcing that her boyfriend of two years, Bader Shammas, had popped the question. “My love. My life. My family. My future,” Lohan, 35, captioned a carousel of loved-up photos showing off her brand new Harry Winston sparkler. The couple were first spotted together two years ago at a music festival in Dubai, where Lohan has lived for the past seven years. “There’s a certain calmness that I find there,” Lohan told W magazine in 2018 of her home in the United Arab…

FALLING IN LOVE Less than a month after Spelling finalised her divorce from first-husband Charlie Shanian, she married McDermott, who was also married when the pair met on-set in Canada. FAME AND FAMILY The couple’s growing family featured in reality shows, including Tori & Dean: Inn Love, Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood and True Tori. HIT BY SCANDAL McDermott admitted to a two-day affair with Emily Goodhand in 2013. “He told me he and Tori had a sexless marriage,” Goodhand said. SECOND CHANCE The pair celebrated their 10th anniversary with a holiday in Paris, where McDermott proposed for the third time. BABY NO. 5 “Beau is really the pillar of the rebirth of our relationship,” Spelling told People. “Our relationship had to crumble for it to be rebuilt.”…

As a bodyguard protecting royalty and some of the world’s biggest stars, Simon Newton had a first-class ticket to the high life, jetting around the globe to attend the most exclusive parties and prestigious events with his clients. While the names of those he worked for reads like a who’s who of Hollywood today, including Kendall Jenner, 26, Rita Ora, 31, and Bella Hadid, 25, it was the first A-lister – and their fans – the close protection officer, 42, was called on to guard that left the biggest impression. In 2006, the former British soldier was offered a job in the security team of legendary pop singer Michael Jackson. “Michael’s fans would book hotel rooms that cost $1500 a night, just so they could be in the lobby when…

HELLO, SUMMER! The sun is shining, the water is getting warmer and holidays are nearly upon us, which means it’s time for the annual treat of a new bikini. We’ve got our eye on Bras N Things’ newest range, which celebrates riding the waves of life and doing summer your way. Available in vibrant colours and featuring new Body Bliss cups designed for great support and comfort, we can’t help but be inspired to head to the shops and get trying!…

GET TECHNICAL For those with stubborn hair or those who hate a few millimetres of growth, consider investing in an at-home IPL device. Although they aren’t at the same concentration as an in-salon device, they’re great for upkeep or when you just can’t make regular appointments. NEW & IMPROVED Good old wax, razors and creams still do wonders for removing unwanted hair and are worth having in your arsenal. A few favourites have come a long way, from more sensitive-skin suitable razors to 4-in-1 creams and naturally derived wax. DON’T FORGET YOUR FACE! It’s the latest beauty trend that boasts smoother skin and easier makeup application, so if you’re still yet to try shaving your face, now is the time. Forget the myth that hair grows back thicker, just make…

As the clock struck midnight in 2020, many of us anticipated the new year to be a reprieve from the madness we’d just experienced. But any hopes of a fresh start were soon dashed as 2021 introduced herself as the bigger and badder sister to the year we’d hoped was over. So if the thought of 2022 fills you with fear and dread, you aren’t alone. Emma Sanelli, wellness consultant at Science of Fitness, explains how you can shake off the funk and reset for a stellar year ahead. UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT Sanelli explains that the consequences of this year have affected us in a number of ways. “Many of us are grieving lost experiences, lost time with loved ones and grieving our pre-pandemic lives, while struggling with the uncertainty…

WHAT IS IT: A luxury electric scooter for adults. THE VERDICT: “With its celebrity fans such as Billie Eilish and Iggy Pop, I was keen to give this model a whirl. Unagi is renowned for making the world’s best designed electric scooters and it’s easy to see why. Not only is it super-sleek in design (the Scarlet Fire colour is particularly stunning) but it’s a breeze to use. Quiet, smooth and hell fast – it can go up to 25km per hour – this nifty little thing was a dream to ride to and from the beach and also for my daily coffee run. I’d often find myself taking the scenic route instead and even bumpy terrain was no match for Flash (the nickname I affectionately gave it). Goodbye exxy…

No modern-day artist is more synonymous with Christmas than Mariah Carey. Dubbed the “Queen of Christmas”, she followed up her 1994 classic holiday hit ‘All I Want  for Christmas Is You’ with countless Christmas TV specials and seasonal songs. This year is no different, with Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues debuting globally on Apple TV Plus this month. It unveils the first performance of her new holiday single, ‘Fall in Love at Christmas’, featuring Khalid and Kirk Franklin. Indeed, Mimi is so obsessed with Christmas that she looks like a sexy Mrs Claus when she chats with WHO via zoom from her LA mansion. “Christmas fills me with a bittersweet nostalgia,” says Carey, who defied the odds of her difficult upbringing to become one of the bestselling artists of all…

After releasing his new single ‘Still The One’ recently, acclaimed Australian country artist Adam Brand is set to hit the road on tour early next year. The artist, who has won 12 Country Music Awards of Australia, will play shows and festivals across the country with dates spanning January to July 2022. The artist says his newest music, which fans will be able to hear on the tour, is about a couple who can “look one another in the eye and say, whatever happens, no matter what comes our way, we’re sticking through this”. (For more information, visit adambrandmusic.com)…

FILLED WITH LOVE INSTAGRAM Nicole Kidman was “feeling incredibly grateful” as she celebrated Thanksgiving alongside hubby Keith Urban. COOLEST OF THE CROP LOS ANGELES 13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman was all smiles as she hit West Hollywood. REUNITED INSTAGRAM Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky were so excited to be reunited in Prague – and to get stuck into some of the city’s famed desserts! ROCK ON SYDNEY She may not have scooped up any of the six awards she was nominated for at the 2021 ARIA Awards, but Amy Shark is ready to rock on. The Aussie singer kept things casual in a cropped cardi and black pants for the annual event Down Under. HEADMISTRESS HELEN ENGLAND Helen Mirren got her wizardry on while hosting the four-part quiz show,…

1 Channing’s new job He owns a successful restaurant in New Orleans and actor Channing Tatum put his hospitality skills to good use while helping out daughter Everly, 8, with her lemonade stand on November 26. How sweet! 2 Fifi’s naughty confession Fifi Box has revealed she racked up a $500,000 phone bill in 2016 by watching Game of Thrones on her work mobile during a holiday in Fiji. “That was a chat with my boss that was not fun,” she told the Herald Sun. “I just got asked to remember to turn my data off,” she added. 3 Priyanka disses Meghan They’re supposed to be best friends, but that didn’t stop Priyanka Chopra laughing at Meghan Markle’s expense during Netflix’s TV special, Jonas Brothers Family Roast. The actress giggled…

Despite Kim Kardashian happily dating comedian Pete Davidson, Kanye West is determined to win back his wife nine months after their split. On November 26, the rapper posted a photo of himself kissing Kardashian superimposed with a TMZ headline reading, “Kanye West Says God Will Bring Kim and Him Back Together, Inspire Millions.”The article referenced an impromptu speech West gave about how he wants to“change the narrative ... when God brings Kimye together, there’s going to be millions of families that are going to be influenced to see that they can overcome the work of the separation”. He went further two days later, posting a five-minute“Thanksgiving Prayer”to his Instagram.“All I think about every day is how I get my family back together and how I heal the pain that I’ve…

HUGH JACKMAN From one Australian icon to another, Hugh Jackman paid tribute to his co-star, writing, “I join all Australians, and the world over, in mourning the loss of David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu. One of the great privileges of my life was to work with David on the movie Australia. His contribution to film is immeasurable. From his cheeky laugh, to that mischievous glint in his eye and effortless ease in front of the camera … His humanity is irreplaceable.” NICOLE KIDMAN Australia’s leading lady shared via social media, “The passing of David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu is deeply, deeply saddening. It was an honour to know him and to work with him. David, we honour you.” CATHY FREEMAN Indigenous Olympic champion Cathy Freeman shared,“Thank you for the inspiration, David Gulpilil.…

In the summer of 2019 Selma Blair’s doctor told her to prepare herself for the worst ahead of possibly life-altering but risky stem cell treatment. The actress had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018, and the chronic degenerative neurological disease had wreaked havoc on her body, at times leaving her struggling to walk and even talk. The intense two-month procedure was her best option for jump-starting her immune system, but it didn’t come with any guarantees. “I was told to make plans for dying,” she says in a scene from the unfiltered and unflinching new documentary Introducing, Selma Blair. In the film the actress, best known for her supporting roles in movies like Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde, offers an intimate and often difficult-to-watch look at what she’s endured…

Led by Kim Jong-un, North Korea is one of the world’s most isolated, secretive nations. The country’s dictatorial regime has long subjected its people to brutal living conditions, according to the United Nations. In recent years, severe economic sanctions organised by the United Nations in response to the aggressive development of nuclear weapons have deepened poverty in the country – with workers reportedly earning between $2 and $3 per month. In his 10 years in power, Kim has tightened security along the border with China and stepped up the punishments for those who try to cross it. Freedom of speech is also not a concept in the totalitarian country, with the UN estimating that 120,000 North Koreans are being held in political prisons, where they are tortured, raped, starved and…

It’s a pain no-one should have to go through, let alone three times over, but Whitney Port has bravely opened up about her most recent miscarriage in her continued bid to help break the stigma over pregnancy loss. The 36-year-old took to Instagram on November 17 to reveal that she and husband Tim Rosenman had been dealt another blow in their journey to give their 4-year-old son Sonny Sanford a sibling. “I’m so sad to say this … but we lost the baby,” she shared. The Hills: New Beginnings star had only announced her pregnancy two weeks prior, admitting that doctors had been monitoring her because of her history with miscarriages. “I’ve had two miscarriages and a chemical pregnancy. And everything was looking good up until yesterday,” she said on…

Sitting in a luxury $3000 room in Melbourne’s Crown hotel in 2010, Andre’a Simmons felt like a girl on the cusp of a new adventure. Her marriage had recently ended, and she had been invited by a friend to Melbourne for a getaway. “And then he pulled out an ice pipe,” the mum-of-two recalls. “I said, ‘No, thanks.’ He said, ‘It’s just going to make you relax.’ And I thought, ‘How bad can it be?’” For Simmons, it turned out to be desperately bad. Within two years, the millionaire business owner had lost everything she owned to an ice addiction. In the wake of the pandemic, Australia’s methamphetamine use has surged in some areas, with consumption in Western Australia quadrupling since August last year, according to the National Wastewater Drug…

If you have natural curls or highlights, chances are you deal with frizz and flyaways on a regular basis, especially when the humidity rises. The key is to keep strands hydrated so the hair shaft doesn’t open and give you that fuzz. Hollywood hairstylist and Hask ambassador Jessica Elbaum explains how a new hair routine might help and shares her tips and tricks for smooth strands. WHAT CAUSES FRIZZ? “Frizz and flyaway can often be caused by weather conditions such as humidity or even desert-dry climates,” says Elbaum. “It can also be from having curly or damaged hair.” So, if you have over-processed hair like blondes can sometimes experience, you’ll be prone to the fuzz. If your natural curls have a mind of their own, try Debra Messing’s tip of…

STEP TOGETHER Australian footwear brands are harnessing the power of limited-edition collaborations and these three heavyweight labels have some seriously good collections out this season. We’re worried for our bank accounts! ALIAS MAE X HOMMEY Homewares lust label Hommey are famed for their big cloud-like cushions in seriously gorgeous colours and textures, and they’ve brought you slides to match with the help of footwear faves Alias Mae. Utilising Hommey’s famous bouclé fabrication on the Alias Mae Claude slide, they’re perfect for wearing in and out of the home. NADIA FAIRFAX X LMS Sydney socialite Nadia Fairfax has just released a fun, flirty and stylish seven-piece collection with LMS, ideal for any summer soiree. From mules to strappy heels and pumps, Fairfax adds her fun personal style to this collection with…

As the title suggests, the idea for Fiona Palmer’s latest novel, The Long Weekend, was sparked after attending a special writers' retreat with two fellow authors. “Without this very retreat this book wouldn’t have happened,”she tells WHO, after dedicating the book to her pals. “Ideas were born, inspiration was nurtured and plenty of food and wine consumed.” Set on, you guessed it, a long weekend writing workshop, The Long Weekend tells the story of four very different participants and delves deep into themes of postnatal depression, secret affairs, hidden identities, parental neglect and untold truths. And Palmer admits her own real-life experiences do spill onto the pages.“That’s how to make a good story feel realistic and relatable,” she explains. “But you’ll just have to guess which ones are real!” (Out…

“I’d love to really invite him over for lunch, but I don’t even know how I’d get in touch with him” Fran Drescher, revealing she has dreams about Brad Pitt, on the Behind the Velvet Rope With David Yontef podcast. “I mean, you can’t just wake up one day and really look like a real world-class athlete” Halle Berry, on training for two and a half years to play a mixed martial arts fighter in her directorial debut, Bruised, to People. “I just think it’s time to give them everything they want” Katy Perry, on going back to her dark hair for the first time in almost five years, on Instagram. “My grandmother … she was the first Madea” Jamie Foxx, on dedicating his new memoir to his grandmother, on…

While many thought Brooke Blurton finding love with Darvid Garayeli during The Bachelorette finale on November 25 was going to be the biggest Bachie news of the night, they were proven wrong when the reality show’s golden couple Sam and Snezana Wood announced they are expecting once again. “We’ve definitely got our hands full”-SAM “Filled with joy to share that we are expecting another little girl,” the 41-year-old mum-of-three wrote on Instagram, alongside a stunning snap of herself caressing her blossoming bump. “Baby number 4.” Hubby Sam, also 41, also shared the good news with his own followers, with the fitness trainer posting a cute picture of their two daughters, Willow, 4, and Charlie, 2 – Snezana also shares daughter Eve, 16, with a former partner – kissing his wife’s…

Over the past year, Princess Charlene has withstood speculation on everything from the state of her marriage to her health after she was forced to spend over six months recuperating in her native South Africa due to a “severe sinus infection”. But after the latest round of attacks on the former Olympic swimmer, 43, appeared to come directly from the palace, those closest to the royal are no longer taking it lying down. Just days after Charlene returned to Monaco on November 8, it was revealed the princess had again left the principality, which is located in the French Riviera, to undergo further medical treatment. “[Charlene] was overwhelmed and couldn’t face official duties, life in general or even family life,’’ her husband, Prince Albert, 63, told WHO’s sister publication People…

When Tori Spelling first laid eyes on Dean McDermott on the set of their 2005 made-for-TV movie Mind Over Murder, it was love at first sight. “I fell so hard,” Spelling wrote in a 2009 memoir, sTORI Telling. The fact they were both married to other people at the time was just the first of many hurdles the pair would overcome to be – and stay – together. “Tori has met with her lawyers”- SOURCE Since eloping in Fiji a year after they met, they’ve welcomed five children while weathering a cheating scandal, health scares and financial woes. Now, after 15 years, it seems they’ve caved under pressure. “It’s been very chilly between them for a long time,” a source tells WHO’s sister publication People magazine. “They have been through…

In a heartbreaking post, Jessie J has revealed she has lost her unborn baby. Taking to Instagram on November 24, the singer, 33, shared that she had been told“there was no longer a heartbeat”after going for her third scan the day before her show in Los Angeles. The loss is no doubt heartbreaking for the star, who has been candid about her fertility struggles in the past. In 2019, she revealed her“sadness”after learning she was likely unable to conceive a child naturally. “I decided to have a baby on my own, because it’s all I’ve ever wanted and life is short,”she admitted in her recent post, having split with Max Pham Nguyen in October.“To get pregnant was a miracle in itself and an experience I will never forget and I…

Thanks to COVID-19, we’ve all experienced stress and uncertainty over the past couple of years. Those things aren’t good for any aspect of our wellness – skin health included. In fact, skin sensitivity issues are on the rise. “As part of our body’s stress response, our adrenal glands make more cortisol than we need,” explains leading Australian dermatologist and founder of Bespoke Skin Technology, Dr Katherine Armour. “This contributes to your skin being more reactive and it can lead to exacerbation of existing problems – like eczema or acne,” explains Dr Armour. “It can also make us more prone to sensitivity problems like perioral dermatitis, which is an acne-related condition that often occurs around the nose, eyes and mouth.” Get your skin back on track with these simple steps. SENSITIVITY…

Whether it’s a wedding, Christmas party or a long overdue catch-up with your girlfriends, it’s time to get back into the groove of dressing up and feeling great. After a hiatus from the norm, some of us might be a little out of practise and not quite up to speed with all the new trends. Read on for all the fresh ways to style, clever tricks to stay comfy and smart buys to look and feel good … SHORTEN UP Take the opposite approach to what’s in for apparel and shorten up those bag straps. Armpit baguettes, wristlets and mini handbags in shiny patent, soft leather and satin styles are the perfect companion to your outfit this season. Leave your large hobo and cross-body bags behind and swing something pint-sized…

The holidays and healthy eating aren’t two things that we normally think of as going together. But it may be time to take a closer look. A number of popular Christmas foods are actually good for us when eaten in moderation. In fact, you could even go so far as to call them superfoods! Gabrielle Newman, nutritionist and recipe developer for The Fast 800, reveals her top picks to add to your table this year. TURKEY Turkey is a classic Christmas meat. It’s a good source of protein and B vitamins (B3, B6 and B12), as well as zinc and magnesium. Fill your plate with a protein, such as turkey and non-starchy vegetables first. This helps to crowd out available space and avoid that extra serving of roast potatoes. STUFFING…

Across the world, more than 550,000 wild animals have been taken from their natural homes or bred in captivity to suffer a lifetime of cruelty for tourist entertainment. Activities such as riding elephants, taking photos with tigers and dolphin performances are examples of popular tourist activities that can cause lifelong suffering for wild animals. World Animal Protection is encouraging and working with the travel industry, tourists and entertainment venues to end the cruelty of wild animal entertainment. They have already influenced nearly 245 travel companies globally to stop selling elephant rides and shows. As borders begin to open, travellers and tourists have an amazing opportunity to responsibly rebuild the tourism industry to be more wildlife-friendly. With the help of its supporters, World Animal Protection is working towards a world where…

ARIES MAR. 20-APR. 18 A new moon eclipse is coming so expect shifts! There is some good old-fashioned potential when it comes to your work and finances this week. There could even be some kind of transformation. And just as good (though less concrete), you also start to see the big picture of life now. Count your blessings! TAURUS APR. 19-MAY 20 Sometimes the skies are so tricky, but not right now! This new moon eclipse week has your back in so many ways. You have really promising stars when it comes to love and indeed all your most important relationships. As if that weren’t enough, you also have great energy with sex, money, adventure, travel and your social life. GEMINI MAY 21-JUN. 20 Eclipses are like wild cards. They…

She’s been personally nominated for two gongs at this year’s AACTA Awards, but after five years of putting her heart and soul into Rosehaven, it’s the show’s nomination for Best Narrative Comedy Series that Celia Pacquola is the most excited about. “We’ve done five seasons and we’ve been nominated every time but never won,” the 38-year-old actress tells WHO of the program, which aired its final episode on ABC in September. “We’re all so proud of it and that award is recognising everyone who has worked on it over all those years,” she explains. The star has received a nomination for Best Comedy Performer for her role as Emma Dawes in the Aussie series and for Best Stand-up Special for Let Me Know How It All Works Out. “It all…

GET UNTAMED by Glennon Doyle She ignited a movement with her book Untamed, now the author is helping people to rediscover and trust their own inner voice with this one-of-a-kind journal full of thought-provoking exercises, compelling illustrations and meditative colouring pages. (Out now) THE MIDNIGHT LOCK by Jeffery Deaver From the master of suspense comes a new thriller featuring the author’s most intriguing protagonists. Lincoln and Amelia are back on the hunt for a criminal terrorising NYC, but with Lincoln under investigation himself, time is running out … (Out now) NO HEARTS OF GOLD by Jackie French On the long sea voyage from England, three women are fast bonded in an unlikely friendship. Now amid the turmoil of 1850s Australia, one forges a business empire, another turns to an illegal…

Last time I stayed up too late My wife [Emilie Livingston] just surprised me for my birthday with a bunch of friends for an evening affair. I had to make up for it the next day by getting up early with my [sons Charlie, 6, and River, 4], but you only turn 30 once. Last time something gave me chills River is obsessed with Spider-Man. He puts on the mask, and I say, “Oh gosh, River would love to see you, Spider-Man. River?” And he lifts up his mask and says, “Da-da, it’s me.” He never gets tired of it. Yesterday he said, “Da-da, promise for the rest of your life you’ll always know it’s me.” I promised him. Last thing I discovered about myself How much empathy I could…