Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 3, 2023 i WHO

When it comes to exclusive interviews with the stars, this issue of WHO has got you covered. From hanging out with actor and model Christian Wilkins (and his dad, entertainment legend Richard) at his super-cool Sydney home on page 20 to chatting to rocker Jon Bon Jovi about his love of rosè – hey, you and me both Bonj! – and the range he’s created with his son Jesse on page 28, plus a catch-up with Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim himself on page 32, our associate editor Naomi Toy has been busy! I pored over all three stories, but I don’t think you can beat a sneak peek inside the home of a star – and chez Wilkins is a real treat. Meanwhile, I’ve also been unable to look…

Celebrity He may play a superhero on the silver screen, but actor Jeremy Renner was being a real-life hero when a tragic accident left him in hospital on New Year’s Day, fresh details have revealed. The 52-year-old, who stars as Hawkeye in the Avengers franchise, was attempting to free a stranded car outside his home on the side of a snowy mountain in Reno, Nevada when he was run over by his PistenBully snowplough, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s department. “He was helping someone stranded in the snow,” Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve told the Reno Gazette-Journal. “He is always helping others.” County Sheriff Darin Balaam also echoed the mayor’s sentiments, explaining that the Avengers star had retrieved the car using the six-tonne snow vehicle and had then got out…

For the past 40 years, Jon Bon Jovi has taken centrestage as the frontman for one of the most successful rock bands in the world. But the 60-year-old New Jersey native says he’s content playing second fiddle to his son Jesse Bongiovi when it comes to their business venture together. “I’m just the number-one employee,” he says. Jon, who changed his surname from Bongiovi when he was starting out as a rock star, has collaborated with his eldest son to launch Hampton Water, a wine company inspired by the family’s love of rosé and named after the popular summer playground of the rich and famous in New York’s Long Island that holds a special place in their hearts. And just like Bon Jovi did in the charts with hits like…

She was 9 years old when she was first introduced to marijuana by a family friend. By the time Canadian-born Alice Crawley was 11, “I was a blackout drinker,” the author tells WHO. “At 15, I was waking up in the centre of a park, in the middle of winter. It got really bad through my teens.” Now 51, Sydney-based Alice has clawed her way out of her addictions to alcohol, marijuana and prescription medications, as well as debt, and is on a mission to help others beat the same issues – and the financial implications that can come with dysfunction. Her self-published book, On The Way To Wonderland (alicecrawley.com), chronicles how she got well – eventually. For Alice, things got a lot worse before they improved though. When she…

Luke McLeod started meditating to boost productivity and focus while working the daily grind at a startup in 2010. What he didn’t expect was that it would become his day job. The former Bachelorette star quickly found an appreciation for the practice, booking a one-way ticket to India to advance his knowledge and become a meditation teacher. “When I first started out, I thought it was just something to do to help me relax and wind down, which it certainly does, but I’ve come to realise there’s so much more to it than just that,” McLeod says. “It honestly brings out the richness of life that is just waiting there for all of us to experience.” The 34-year-old now meditates daily and has developed the meditation app Soul Alive, where…

Otherwise known as saggy jowls or a turkey neck, the skin around our jawline can become a real bugbear as we age. If surgery scares you or the expense can’t be justified, we may just have an alternative – threads! To find out about this treatment that may help create what’s known as a ‘snatched jaw’, we asked Dr Josh Wall, medical director of Contour Clinics Australia, for the full lowdown… What is this trending new treatment? Thread lifting is a form of non-surgical facelifting. Its goal is to reposition heaviness in the face, to lift it back up and create a youthful, natural appearance. It’s mostly used in the lower face and the mid-face, and is mostly for people with mild to moderate degrees of skin laxity, who are…

Grains, Cucumber, Herbs and Pomegranate Ginger Oil SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS ½ cup black rice 1¼ cups water 1 x 400g can lentils, drained and rinsed 1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds Large handful of herbs, roughly chopped ½ cucumber, thinly sliced 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced Flesh of 1 avocado, chopped into chunks 1 tsp sea salt POMEGRANATE GINGER OIL 1 lemon, zest and juice 3 tblsps extra-virgin olive oil 1 tblsp pomegranate molasses 1 tblsp grated fresh ginger Pinch of chilli flakes Pinch of sea salt METHOD 1 Place the black rice and water in a pot and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes. 2 Remove from the heat and stir through the lentils. Set aside. 3 For the pomegranate ginger…

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Next month we’ll be seeing Salma Hayek in Magic Mike’s Last Dance playing a bored socialite. But first, the feisty actress returns to her role as Kitty Softpaws in the second instalment of the Puss in Boots franchise. Here, the Mexican star opens up about what to expect from this family favourite. What can we expect from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish? A wonderful family movie with lots of adventure, that is very funny, beautiful to look at with incredible, cutting-edge animation. It also has something nostalgic about it. But most importantly, it has a lot of heart and it talks about interesting things like making sure that you appreciate life. What made you want to return as Kitty Softpaws? I just love her as a character, so I…

How things can change in the space of a year! Rewind 12 months and Australian tennis star Ash Barty was celebrating her win at the Australian Open. Now she’s retired from the game and just announced that she’s going to be a mum! Barty, 26, dropped the bombshell she was hanging up her tennis racquet for good in March 2022 to “chase other dreams”. The athlete revealed she had discovered her purpose after stepping away from tennis, telling Mamamia, “I want kids and I want people to feel comfortable in themselves.” And in an exciting Instagram post making the news official, Barty shared that her next role will be mum. “2023 set to be the best year yet,” Barty wrote next to a photo of baby sneakers and her border…

A year after her devastating miscarriage, Jessie J has revealed she is pregnant with her first child. The former The Voice Australia host, 34, posted the happy news on her Instagram alongside a sweet video showing off her baby bump. “I am so happy and terrified to finally share this,” the singer captioned the reel, which revealed her positive pregnancy test, ultrasound videos and a series of bump shots. “Please be gentle with me … honestly, ya girl just wants to ugly cry in public in a catsuit eating a chocolate covered pickle with no questions asked.” In November 2021, Jessie revealed she had suffered a miscarriage. “Yesterday afternoon I was dreading the thought of getting through the gig without breaking down … After going for my 3rd scan and…

Matilda Ledger is a carbon copy of her late father Heath Ledger, as seen in the latest pictures of the 17-year-old – but the similarities don’t end there. For one, the teenager shares a love of chess with her late father, a source recently told New Idea. And according to the late actor’s dad, Kim, the 10 Things I Hate About You star – who died aged 28 in 2008 after an accidental overdose – has also passed on his limitless energy to his daughter. “Heath never slept from when he was 2 and Matilda’s like that,” Kim told The Project. “She’s got an enormous number of his mannerisms. She’s very inquisitive, she’s got his energy and she radiates this little aura.” Matilda’s mother, actress Michelle Williams, said in 2009,…

Celebrity Aside from a few guest appearances and releasing Attention: Miley Live, a compilation album featuring 20 hits from every era of the pop star’s eclectic career, in April 2022, Miley Cyrus has personally and professionally been sidestepping the spotlight for the past couple of years. “Miley’s been in the public eye her whole life and never got a chance to fly under the radar until recently,” a source tells RadarOnline. “It’s been enlightening and empowering.” Laying out her vision for the year ahead, the star said she planned to pull from her life experience and switch things up a bit. “I think a lot of us wait until midnight to go, ‘Well, when I wake up tomorrow in this new year, everything will be different,’ but it won’t be…

Crime MAURITIAN MYSTERY With its picturesque cove and quaint fishing village, Grand Gaube in Mauritius is the place of Instagram dreams. In January 2011, it was 27-year-old teacher Michaela McAreavey’s choice of honeymoon destination – but tragically, it also became the site of her murder. Michaela and her new husband, John, checked into The Legends Hotel, now called Lux Grand Gaube, on the Indian Ocean island. Horrifyingly, just 10 days after her wedding, Michaela disturbed a burglary in her hotel room and was attacked and strangled to death. Eleven years on and her murder remains unsolved, despite a high-profile trial and John’s long-running campaign for justice – which has included a $68,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. In 2012, two hotel cleaners were charged with Michaela’s murder, but…

METABOLISM MYTHS Dietitian and Mayver’s ambassador Susie Burrell sorts out fact from fiction. FALSE! YOU CAN OUT-EXERCISE A POOR DIET When you are looking to lose weight in a healthy and controlled way, your energy output (exercise) needs to exceed your energy input (food), so if your diet is high in calories, sugars and fats, it’s going to be difficult to see results. FALSE! CRASH DIETS CAN BOOST YOUR METABOLISM Eating a lot less food actually slows your metabolism down. Your body goes into preservation mode and, as a result, you burn less calories, lose muscle mass and have no endurance or energy for exercise. Say goodbye to these methods – they don’t work and aren’t healthy. FALSE! THIN PEOPLE TEND TO HAVE HIGHER METABOLISMS Despite popular belief, people who…

LONG LIVE YOUR LASHES! Although lash extensions are a great way to elevate your makeup, they can require some upkeep to keep them looking fresh. Lady Lash director Charlotte Creasey explains the importance of following aftercare advice to keep your lashes looking full. Her top tip is to avoid waterproof makeup and steer clear of oil products, so try cleansing your skin with micellar water instead. Tip Wash your lashes daily with a lash cleanser and avoid picking or fiddling with them. GET YOUR GLOW ON Extend the life of your faux tan so you’re making fewer trips to the salon and loving your results in between. Kate Joseph, director of Dolce Vita Beaute, suggests exfoliating your skin before your spray tan to remove any dead skin cells and ensure…

We all get to that point where we feel like our bedroom is in dire need of a makeover. But often, we don’t have the time or capacity for a complete overhaul. Luckily there are a few simple ways to style your bedroom into a completely new space. Genevieve Rosen-Biller, founder of Bed Threads, shares five easy tips on how to give your room a stylish spruce up. 1. MIX AND MATCH “One of the most impactful and cost-effective ways to update your bedroom is to swap out your bedding. Decide what kind of vibe you want to create and choose a colour palette that evokes that. If you’re trying to create a feeling of calm, opt for soothing, cooler-toned shades like white, sage, mineral or natural oatmeal. If warm,…

PUMPS AND PUPS NEW YORK CITY Shania Twain was giving us major Elle Woods vibes as she headed out from her Midtown hotel in a hot pink suit set with her adorable pooch in tow. SLAM DUNK NEW YORK CITY Stranger Things star David Harbour was ever the doting stepdad as he watched a basketball game with wife Lily Allen’s daughter, Ethel. Leslie Jones also seemed to be having a blast courtside. EARS TO YOU INSTAGRAM Idris Elba took to social media to wish his daughter, Isan, a happy birthday. “Thanks for the hat you got me too,” he quipped. BUBBLE BOY INSTAGRAM Jack Black indulged in a little self-care to ring in the New Year. “Fresh out the bubble bath and ready for 2023,” he joked. HANG TEN BYRON…

Deepti Kapoor’s new novel, Age of Vice, follows three characters whose lives become linked, meaning the potential for either escape or devastation for them all. Set in India, the plot unfolds across contemporary New Delhi and poverty-stricken Uttar Pradesh, where gangsters are an everyday threat and violence is a common occurrence. The corrupt Wadia family are the catalyst to the action in the story and they are a family to be feared. Kapoor chose to base her book in the complex underworld of Delhi after living there for many years and watching it evolve. “Initially taking great pleasure in the change, then beginning to question what the changes and pleasures were built on,” she tells WHO. Taking in the characters during her time there as well as the landscape was…

who’s news After five years of off and on, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have called it quits. Again. Scott was notably absent from Jenner’s Christmas celebrations in Aspen with their two children and close friends, including Hailey and Justin Bieber. The couple have had a turbulent relationship since getting together in 2017, with cheating rumours causing the pair to split in 2019. Amid all the drama, the couple produced two children, Stormi, 4, and baby Wolf, 11 months. Whether together or apart, the star is keen for their relationship not to affect the kids. “We both love Stormi and want what’s best for her,” Jenner told Harper’s Bazaar.…

Having spent a bulk of time since his split from Cyrus holed up in and around Byron Bay with his big brother Chris, Liam Hemsworth has reportedly moved back to Los Angeles as his career kicks back into gear. The star has been quietly dating model Gabriella Brooks since 2019, and despite rumours around August that the pair had parted ways, she was by his side at one of his recent public appearances – the Sydney premiere of his film Poker Face in November. Next up, he’ll controversially replace Henry Cavill in the upcoming fourth season of the hit Netflix series, The Witcher, a move that was met with strong fan backlash. “The strength in him and the bravery to come and join a show like this, halfway through, is…

Around the same time guests were arriving for Ben Affleck’s lavish afternoon wedding to Jennifer Lopez on August 20 in Savannah, Georgia, his former wife, Jennifer Garner, was spotted cruising the aisles at a wholesale outlet in West Virginia with her on-off boyfriend, John Miller. According to an insider, it will soon be Garner’s turn to walk down the more meaningful aisle. “She and John are getting married,” a source told Us Weekly, spilling that Miller proposed around Garner’s 50th birthday in April. “Jen wants to make it a big event for the whole family.” The actress and the Los Angeles-based CEO, 45, first connected in 2018, shortly before Garner finalised her divorce three years after first separating from Affleck, with whom she shares three kids – Violet, 17, Seraphina,…

Interview FATBOY SLIM Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, has a new mantra. Where once it was “eat, sleep, rave, repeat”, the dance floor maestro now has a sticky note with “dancing, community, joy, connection, solidarity” written on it. “That’s what somebody wrote to me after a big arena gig,” he explains to WHO over a Zoom chat. “I thought that was just the review of the gig, but that’s become my new mantra and that’s my purpose in life, to engender those things.” While he may have a new motto to live by, the 59-year-old has lost none of his love of DJing, of holding a crowd – whether it’s big or small – in the palm of his hand, like the conductor of a moving, human orchestra. He sees…

While most of us have got the message when it comes to protecting our skin from the sun, we often forget that it’s important to protect our eyes as well. “Living in Australia means that we can be exposed to dangerous levels of UV radiation when we’re outside, even when it’s not bright and sunny,” optometrist Greeshma Patel from Specsavers says. “While our eyelids are designed to protect our eyes, the skin around our eyes is very thin and contains fragile tissues that can easily be damaged by UV light. UV damage to the eye and eyelid increases risk of serious conditions such as eyelid skin cancers, intraocular melanoma, conjunctival cancers, cataracts, macular degeneration and more.” Obviously slipping on a pair of sunnies is one of the best ways that…

SPELL Keeping in line with the brand’s chic boho style, Spell’s newest collection has everything you need for an Aussie summer. Think effortless maxi dresses and crochet separates that are unique but still fashion forward. The brand is continuing to implement responsible fibres into their clothing. ELK THE LABEL Known for their ethical production and sustainable designs across the world, Elk the Label’s summer drop is full of geometric prints, loose linens and vegan leather accessories. Perfect for streamlining into an existing wardrobe, Elk is the home for long-lasting, wearable clothing that you’ll love for years to come. For every order placed online, the brand is donating $2 to the Tree Project. ALKAM This Aussie label only releases one collection a year to encourage conscious consumption, meaning you’ll invest in…

WHAT EXACTLY IS IT? Hair fillers are similar to hair extensions, but use a much more targeted approach and are ideal for anyone with thin or thinning hair. “Hair filler is a technique used to thicken, add volume or enhance the colour of your hair,” hairdresser and celebrity hair stylist Remington Schulz told Elle Australia. “The idea is to naturally enhance the client’s look by adding just a few extensions at an affordable price.” Unlike standard extensions, hair filler is all about targeted placement to create a fuller effect. APPLICATION Hair extensions and filler are personalised services – there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. “It’s not until your client sits in your chair that you can recommend how many bonds [are needed] and where they need to be placed,” Schulz said. The…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 By now, you should have had the mind reset you needed. This is a standout week for you in terms of being able to gain some traction back into your daily habits and rituals. Hopefully, the past several months have shown you where your priorities lay. Your challenge is to not slip back into habits you’ve tried to rectify. TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 You can make significant shifts if you change your mind. A big part of the past few months was about dealing with your money stuff. Things may have been confusing or slow to gain momentum. That’s about to change now. Don’t just consider your financial goals. Make plans for the next two years. GEMINI MAY 21–JUN. 20 You’ve had a much-needed battery recharge…

the last word When was the last time you laughed until you cried? Watching my son Alby run through the sprinkler in the backyard for the first time. He was about 12 months old and he ran through it for hours. Last guilty pleasure you indulged in? Whiskey and ice cream. Not together, but separately. Last time you danced in public? My wedding. Last thing people guess about you? I love Harry Potter. I read all the books like 10 times as a kid and I’ve seen all the movies. I haven’t seen the stage show yet, but I will. I started reading them as a kid, so it kind of brings back a little bit of childhood. Last app you downloaded? The SBS app to watch all the World…