Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 49, 2023 i WHO

Love. It’s a crazy thing. From soaring highs that make you feel like you’re floating on air to moments that leave you in the depths of despair, the power of love is undeniable. This week’s WHO provides a sprinkling of love in many forms. There’s an exclusive look inside former Neighbours star Bonnie Anderson’s wedding day (page 24) – and TV host Tony Armstrong goes public with his new lady (page 11). Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky also make an appearance – with the actress giving an insight into their “wild” life (page 5). In other places, we explore the anguish of lost love, as Sandra Bullock starts over after the death of her soulmate Bryan Randall earlier this year (page 20). Then there’s Shannen Doherty who vows that she’s“not…

They’ve kept their life together somewhat out of the spotlight since going public in June 2022, but Cody Simpson has given fans a little insight into his relationship with fellow swimming star Emma McKeon. Having said goodbye to all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for a much quieter life on the Gold Coast after his break-up with singer Miley Cyrus in 2020, Simpson has shared that his new lady love has been keeping him humble. “Emma is a huge part of my life, and has been such a positive influence on me in terms of keeping me grounded since we met,” he recently told the Courier Mail. “She is a really calming presence, she has really helped me, and she just impresses me so much, she is such a…

When Ellie Gonsalves shared her list of 117 reasons why she’s decided to remain child-free on Instagram recently, she was prepared – albeit angered – for the onslaught of criticism. “I got [messages] from people saying,‘Well, you’re not a real woman’and ‘You won’t live a full life’and‘You won’t be complete’and‘You won’t know unconditional love,’”she tells WHO of the backlash. “The vilification that comes with those comments is just really unacceptable.” What she wasn’t prepared for was the post going “as international and as far as what it did”.“I feel like that honesty makes people feel extremely seen,” she explains. “I think that a lot of people out there feel this way but they don’t want to actually talk about it because they’re so scared of what people will say and…

It was the movie that was set to have the most epic press tour in Hollywood history, until the writers’ and actors’ strike put an end to the fabulous fashions we were seeing on the Barbie red carpets. But now that everyone is off the picket line and back at work, Margot Robbie opened her closet to reveal all of her living doll looks that hadn’t quite made their debut, just in time to hit the trail for awards season. The actress, 33, stepped out at the Gotham Awards in New York City on November 27 with husband Tom Ackerley. The awards ceremony for independent films is one of the many smaller events that are being held in the lead up to the Oscars in March 2024. Robbie is representing…

BONNIE ANDERSON Dicey weather was just one of the unexpected elements that made former Neighbours star and singer Bonnie Anderson’s Yarra Valley wedding to partner Sam Morrison a day to remember. “I knew, being in Melbourne, this was always a possibility,” she tells WHO of a last-minute switch to move their planned outdoor ceremony indoors. “But you know what they say … if it rains on your wedding day, it’s good luck right?” Fortune seems to have already favoured the couple, who welcomed their first child together, son Bobby, in December. Loving family surrounded the pair as they exchanged their vows. “Between our families, we have nine nephews, and they all walked down the aisle along with our son Bobby,” says Anderson, 29. “We had all our siblings in our…

Each morning, John Butterworth wakes up and kisses the framed photograph of his beautiful sister Lucille, who vanished without a trace more than half a century ago in one of Tasmania’s most notorious cold cases. “I think of Lucille every day,” John, 70, tells WHO. “She was my big sister; taken from me when I was just 15.” Lucille, 20, was last seen on August 25, 1969, on her way to New Norfolk to take part in a Miss Tasmania fundraising committee meeting to help disabled children. With her bubbly personality and striking looks, she had planned to enter the 1970 Miss Tasmania contest. Bystanders later recalled seeing her waiting at a bus stop, with her distinctive bobbed blonde hair and dark suede jacket. She has not been seen since.…

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. WHAT ARE POSTBIOTICS? Most of us have heard about probiotic foods like kefir, sauerkraut and some yoghurts, which contain the “friendly” bacteria we need for a healthy gut. Recently, we’ve also started to learn more about prebiotic foods (which include onions, leeks and green bananas) which contain resistant starch to feed that friendly bacteria. Now, we’re hearing about postbiotics. These are the beneficial by-products left behind after your body digests pre and probiotics. They can be found in fermented foods like kimchi and tempeh, as well as supplements like Theronomic’s Tribiotic Gut Shield, which is formulated to be a pre, pro and postbiotic in one. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. BERRY INTERESTING! If you ever…

HOLD ME CLOSER LONDON Co-stars Emily Blunt and Florence Pugh were very excited to be reunited at a special screening and Q&A of Oppenheimer at the Princess Anne Theatre. COPYCAT LONDON Joel Edgerton and George Clooney didn’t appear to clock their mirrored movements at a special screening of The Boys In The Boat at the Curzon Mayfair. SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT LOS ANGELES Kendall Jenner braved the sun to watch Balenciaga’s latest Autumn collection runway show in Hollywood. GOTTA MAKE THAT DOUGH LOS ANGELES Brooklyn Beckham was spotted serving up hot donuts during the ChainFEST food festival in LA. BOOGIE NIGHTS LONDON Melanie Chisholm aka Sporty Spice was having a roll-y good time at the launch of the Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace x Adidas Originals collaboration. GOLDEN GIRL LOS ANGELES…

They might look like they live quite the idyllic life in the celeb hotspot of Byron Bay, but Elsa Pataky has admitted the home she shares with husband Chris Hemsworth is a bit like a zoo …literally. In a recent interview, the 47-year-old revealed that along with daughter India, 11, and sons Sasha and Tristan, 9, their estate also houses dogs, rabbits, a cat, a parrot, a herd of guinea pigs, chickens and a lizard.“Oh, and we have donkeys,”Pataky told Wish magazine. “When I was living in the city I was never able to have pets, so now, when my kids ask for any pet, I’m like,‘Sure, why not?’” While Pataky is all on board with her kids’ animal requests, Hemsworth isn’t as keen. “He’s just like,‘You’re crazy, you’re a…

BELLES OF THE BALL Bieber and Jenner used the event for a girls’ night out, which was only fitting since they met at The Hunger Games premiere in 2012. “You were friends with Kylie [Jenner] and then you realised that I was more fun,” Jenner said. It was a glamorous night in LA as stars turned out in force to celebrate the film industry at a glitzy gala. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its third annual white tie do on December 3. Celebrities including Michelle Williams, Phoebe Dynevor and America Ferrera put their best designer-adorned foot forward to walk the pink carpet for the event, which raised over $10 million to support the museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming. Among the honourees was Meryl Streep, who was…

Laden with shopping bags as she walked along an LA sidewalk on November 3, Sandra Bullock flashed her famous cheeky grin. The simple moment of happiness was something unimaginable for the actress just a few short months ago after Bullock lost the “love of her life”. The long-term partner of The Lost City star, Bryan Randall, passed away in August at 57. His tragic death followed a private three-year battle with the degenerative nervous system disease, ALS, which causes muscles to break down. “Sandra has recently been able to begin smiling again,” a source told Life & Style. “Facing Bryan’s death is still very difficult. She’s doing what [Bryan] always told her to do, though – breathing and taking life one day at a time.” Helping her heal during this…

There’s an old saying that no-one knows how to push your buttons like your own family. So as much as we love them, it’s pretty common to head into the Christmas season with a mixture of excitement and dread. Along with turkey and Christmas cake, another mainstay of these gatherings are the inevitable questions from relatives, who are on an endless quest to know why you’re (still) not married. Carly Dober, a psychologist from Enriching Lives Psychology, says it’s important to remember that many of these questions come from a well-meaning place, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. “Often, family members may ask us curious questions because they want to connect with us, are worried about us, are interested in our lives, or maybe they don’t know the…

It’s the one question hairdressers get asked every single day: why can’t I make my hair look this good at home? If you’ve struggled to replicate the same bouncy, glossy waves you walk out of the salon with, you’re not alone. But boosting your blowdry game is possible without forking out a fortune for a live-in hairdresser. We quizzed Leigh Dole, director of Sydney’s Blow Bar Co, on her six golden rules to achieving a salon-level blow-dry. FOR DRY HAIR FOR OILY HAIR PREP FOR SUCCESS The key to mastering a perfect blow-dry that will last is to ensure your hair prep is done properly. Think about your hair type and texture and choose products that will achieve maximum results. “Make sure you’re using the right products to complement your…

What drew you to bar work? Initially I was a pretty shy kid who worked on a vineyard in my teenage years. The desire to get out from the family farm and work in a fun industry was the main motivator. What do you like most about being behind a bar? There’s energy to it, unlike anything else. The distinct combination of pace, creativity and gratification from making other people happy is what feeds my soul the most. What things do you think make a great bar? I’m still figuring out the formula myself! I have a feeling it’s a blend of offering a unique experience – something you can’t get at just any place – and the people that inhabit your bar: customers, friends, family, employees. Agreat bar feels…

MOVIE LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND Based on the acclaimed book of the same name, this movie adaptation of the apocalyptic thriller is a star-studded affair and a perfect weekend watch. Julia Roberts leads the cast as advertising executive Amanda who heads out of NewYork for a weekend away with her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke) and their teenage kids. But things get weird fast. On their first night, two strangers (Mahershala Ali and Myha’la Herrold) arrive, seeking refuge from a cyber attack that grows more terrifying by the minute. (Premieres Fri., Dec. 8on Netflix) MORE INSIDE! KATE’S TOUGH SHOOT The actress reveals how an injury wreaked havoc on her latest film. ANIMAL ATTRACTION Virginia Gay talks thongs, trackies and Who’s Who in the Zoo. BUILDING ABIG LIFE Entrepreneur Olivia Carr shares…

Having gone from being a single mother with crippling debt to running a global luxury brand loved and endorsed by the world’s biggest celebrities, Olivia Carr definitely knows the ups and downs of running your own business. That rollercoaster ride has equipped her not only with business know-how but also real-world experience guiding her advice when it comes to overcoming personal challenges. It’s why her book Self-Made is unlike other business“how to”books. It’s self-help too. “I am a huge advocate for storytelling,”Carr tells WHO. “I’ve had a lot happen in a short amount of time …different life events that have been really challenging. There were some elements of shame that I was still facing, and I had to go through a very big journey and I’m still on that journey.“…

It looks like Sydney Sweeney just can’t get enough of this country, because as soon as she was able to work again following the end of the writers’ and actors’ strikes, she was straight on a plane back to Oz. And if you’d happened to stumble upon the Queensland beach on which she was filming on November 29, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d taken a wrong turn and ended up in Hollywood. The 26-year-old actress was joined on a Gold Coast beach by A-listers including Jude Law, Ana de Armas and Vanessa Kirby as they shot Eden. The survival thriller is directed by Ron Howard, with the Aussie coast standing in for the Galápagos Islands where the flick is set. According to a synopsis on IMDB, the plot “follows…

They only rekindled their romance earlier this year, but Nelly and Ashanti are reportedly already taking things to the next (sky-high) level. “Nelly and Ashanti are welcoming their first baby together,” a source recently told Us Weekly of the pair, who dated on and off from 2003 to 2013. The singer, 43, first sparked pregnancy speculation while attending Nelly’s Black and White Ball in St. Louis on December 3. Ashanti reportedly placed her hand on her belly while on stage with her rapper beau, 49, before he did the same thing and they shared a knowing laugh together. The speculation comes a month after Nelly hinted that they were planning on starting their own family together. After Ashanti gifted the rapper a car for his birthday, a fan wrote in…

He’s previously been dubbed one of Australia’s most eligible bachelors, but it seems Tony Armstrong is off the market! The ABC TV News Breakfast presenter broke hearts across the nation when he hard-launched his new girlfriend on social media. Taking to Instagram on November 29, Armstrong, 34, shared a series of snaps of himself with musician Rona GlynnMcDonald, including one of them sharing a sweet smooch. “Been a nice time,” the Logie winner captioned the post. While the debut left a few fans devastated by Armstrong’s change in relationship status, most were thrilled by the news. “Gets our YES vote,” shared one online. The former Sydney Swans player-turned-TV-host has a lot in common with the singer and producer. Both share a love of music and are vocal advocates of Aboriginal…

As they stepped out of the car ready for the Royal Variety Performance, the Prince and Princess of Wales kept their huge smiles plastered across their faces. The only hint that it was something other than business as usual were the shouts from the press pack who’d gathered for their arrival. “Your Royal Highness, have you got a comment about Omid Scobie’s book?” asked one. “Did you watch the Piers Morgan show last night?” another called out. Prince William and Princess Catherine, both 41, kept their eyes firmly on each other as they briefly clasped hands, before the future king guided his wife down the red carpet at Royal Albert Hall on November 30. The outing came at a particularly tumultuous time for the couple after two senior members of…

The bravery that Shannen Doherty has shown as she battles Stage 4 breast cancer is matched by her honesty about the thoughts that fill her mind regarding life and death. The much-loved star, who gained a dedicated fan base playing Brenda in Beverly Hills, 90210, has shared that while she’s not afraid of dying, that doesn’t mean she’s finished living. “I’m not done,” she told People in an inspiring and vulnerable interview. “I’m not done with living, I’m not done with loving, I’m not done with creating. I’m not done with hopefully changing things for the better. My greatest memory is yet to come.” “My greatest memory is yet to come” Doherty is about to get even more personal in her new podcast Let’s Be Clear, the first episode of…

A day on set with Tanya Hennessy is one full of laughs – the hurt your stomach kind of laughing – and just pure fun. The 38-year-old has an infectious way of getting the best out of everyone around her, and you can tell from 30 seconds of being in her presence that seeing anyone smile means her job is done. But what exactly is her job? Even Hennessy can’t answer it. “Oh, people are always asking me what I actually do,” she tells WHO with her trademark cackle. “At the core of everything that I do is wanting people to smile and laugh, so comedy is part of all that I do,” she says. “So I always say I am a comedian first – but I don’t believe in…

When Sean Szeps first touched down in Sydney after moving across the globe from America to raise his newborn twins with partner, Australian broadcaster Josh Szeps, he had no idea what the biggest challenge ahead of him would be. It wasn’t finding a house. It wasn’t nerves about living in a new country. The biggest hurdle he first faced? Finding a parent who would connect with him about the wild and wonderful journey of parenthood he had just embarked on. For many who know Sean, 36, for his painstakingly accurate – and hilarious – representation of parenting dilemmas on Instagram, it seems impossible to comprehend that he wouldn’t be able to make a connection with a fellow parent. But in his memoir, Not Like Other Dads, Sean paints a very…

December and January are months to indulge (we’ve made it to the end of another year, so can you blame us?!). Yet, between all the long lunches and afternoon naps that follow, you might struggle to stay active. If you’re used to hitting the gym, Ben Lucas, director of Flow Athletic says it’s best to change things up over the festive season. “In order to not get bored and lose motivation, holidays should look a little different,” Lucas explains. “So, if you are still going to the gym during your break, try a different class or workout style to mix it up.” If you can’t make it to the gym, here are some simple ways to get your body moving. STEP IT UP From increasing cardiovascular fitness to improving balance,…

SKIN REFRESH Ideal for anyone who loves a night of self-care, this generous pamper pack has a heavenly cotton bath robe and three luxurious skincare products. TOP TOOLOL This bestselling straightener is perfect for all hair types and lengths, and is built for speed and comfort. Plus, it comes in this dreamy, coloured vanity case. MASTER MAKEUP Gift Gucci this Christmas! This designer brand has a gorgeous holiday collection with everything from bronzing palettes to lippies to choose from. SPLURGE! SALON STYLING Meet the cult favourite Airwrap in a new colour way! The multi-styler comes with six attachments and promises to take your hair from wet to dry with zero heat damage. SIGNATURE SCENT With notes of blackcurrant and warm vanilla, this refillable fruity perfume is the gift that keeps…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 If you get hot under the collar, remember: don’t sweat the small stuff! The December New Moon is triggering the part of your chart which is all about expanding your horizons and looking at the bigger picture. Take a step back and look at your life. What do you see versus what you want to see? Change is coming! CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 Getting organised can be such a great stress reliever! Every year at around this time, you get a message from the universe: it’s time to get back on track with your daily routine and every little thing it takes for you to feel functional. Make a list now and start to put changes in place. The year 2024 has the potential to be…

CO-STAR BOND “He’s just my kind of person,” Beckinsale says of co-star Cox. “We laughed a lot, which might be surprising because a lot of our scenes are quite tough emotional scenes, but we had a really, really good bond …it was such a treat.” While we perhaps see more of Kate Beckinsale on red carpets than on our screens these days, the actress has been quietly toiling away with projects in the background. Her latest flick, Prisoner’s Daughter, sees Beckinsale play Maxine, a single mum struggling to make ends meet as a waitress in Las Vegas when her felon father, Max (played by Succession star Brian Cox), comes back into her life due to his ailing health. The role is a much grittier one than what Beckinsale is normally…

What was the last guilty pleasure you indulged in? Putting the phone on silent, telling the kids I was on a Zoom call and watching a movie in the bath drinking champagne. What was the last gift you got? A voucher to a bathhouse with my girlfriends. An hour of spa and sun followed by massages. Heaven! Last time you stayed up late? Late is interesting. I rarely sleep before midnight but last week was up till 3am, but only because I was having fun. Last time you declared: Never again? When I stayed up till 3am. What is the last thing you learned about yourself? That post-COVID, I have little shortterm memory. Last week, two days after testing negative, I got on a flight, alighted in Sydney and hailed…

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