Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 36, 2024 i WHO

Phew! What a week it’s been! Putting this fabulous issue of WHO together has been something of a whirlwind – there’s just been so much happening in the land of celebrity recently. We had the intrigue generated by footage of songstress Lana Del Rey holding hands with an alligator tour guide (see page 20 for the whole fascinating story), then there was Brad Pitt and his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, walking hand in hand on the red carpet for the very first time at theVenice Film Festival (just days after Angelina Jolie, I might add) – head to page 14 to check out six pages of coverage of the festival! And then, just when we thought things might settle down, some fake papers shared online caused a furore forTravis Kelce…

The Block is in full swing for another season, and while the drama on screen is (mostly) building-related, off screen, a new story is unfolding. Fan favourites this season, Melbourne lads Ricky Recard and Haydn Wise have gained a following with their heartfelt stories, humour and spunky style. But now, Recard’s personal life is making headlines. Recard’s ex Lauren Smith has claimed the plumber left her “blindsided” when he broke up with her shortly after filming finished and just before they had planned to go on a trip to Mexico for her birthday. Recard is now dating The Block makeup artist Erin Lee. “I spent three months looking after his dogs and his house while also helping his employee with the business. I was absolutely blindsided,” Smith told the Daily…

Justin Theroux is engaged to actress Nicole Brydon Bloom, six years after his divorce from Jennifer Aniston. Theroux, 53, reportedly proposed to Bloom, 30, while holidaying in Italy in the lead-up to the Venice Film Festival, where they made their debut as the future Mr and Mrs Theroux. The couple were in town for a screening of his new film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, at the festival, alongside his co-stars Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega and Monica Bellucci, using the event to show off Bloom’s dazzling engagement ring. According to People, the ring is a custom design with a sweet nod to the two of them. “The 4-carat, emerald cut, flawless diamond is set in platinum with 18-carat yellow gold inlay,” the publication confirmed, adding, “It also features Bloom and Theroux’s birthstones embedded…

On a sunny January morning in Miami, Elle Macpherson received a phone call that changed her life. It was Friday the 13th, 2017, and the Sydney-born supermodel was standing in her bathroom when her breast oncologist delivered the news that a biopsy from a suspicious lump had confirmed she had cancer. Statistically, it’s news that one in seven Australian women will receive in their lifetime, and for Macpherson, it kick-started a period of profound introspection. “Cancer was a catalyst that contributed to more self-discovery,” she writes in her recently released book, Elle. “I don’t recommend choosing such an extreme way of getting to know yourself, but it certainly was the way I chose on some level for myself. And I was determined to make the best of that … I…

CALL OF THE WILD Dufrene’s bio on the Airboat Tours by Arthur website states he previously worked at a chemical plant before deciding “working 7 days a week and shrimping on vacation days was not his calling”. Being a boat captain is a “great fit”. On August 24, London artist Chris Lloyd, known for his work live-sketching events and concerts, posted a clip to his 12.5 million TikTok followers. “POV: Lana walks past you!” he captioned the footage of the singer breezing by at the Reading and Leeds Festival, holding hands with a man in a baseball cap. “A lot of people commented on my last vid asking who this is,” Lloyd captioned a follow-up clip. “It is Lana!!” he answered. “Del Rey!!” Intrigued by the mystery man with whom…

Kate Winslet Kate Winslet is, in her own words, an “open” book. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature have made her one of the world’s most beloved celebrities – and that trademark candour is on display in a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar in which the actress shared very personal details about her life, including the tragedy that struck her family when she was only young. Despite her fame, fortune and friendships with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Melanie Lynskey, Winslet, 48, was a battler who overcame many obstacles to get to where she is today. When she was just a child, her father, Roger, an aspiring actor, was involved in a gruesome accident that changed the course of his life. “My parents were very positive people, they always made…

NO APOLOGY Kathryn once wrote to Stuckey, pointing out he hadn’t apologised for killing Carolyn. “It was something that I thought was really strange, and I’ve felt really angry about,” says Kathryn. “He said, ‘I don’t owe you or anyone an apology.’” Kathryn Joy recalls being 16 years old and applying for a passport when the wording on a death certificate revealed a shocking truth. The document related to Kathryn’s late mother and under “cause of death” was printed the words: “gunshot wound to the head”. “I knew that there was a gun involved, but I didn’t know the details,” Kathryn tells WHO. “There was a lot of silence about my mother’s death.” That silence stemmed from the killer’s identity: Kathryn’s own father. On January 31, 1985, Allan Stuckey shot…

Most of us are guilty of a quick scroll of social media or a round of Candy Crush on our phones before bed. But while it might seem like a relaxing way to end the day, experts warn it’s actually the opposite. “LED lights from our computers, flat screens, smartphones and every other device that we own produces blue light,” explains Chinese medicine practitioner Dr Marina Christov. “The problem with this is that the blue light tells our bodies that it is daytime.” Not exactly what you want from a nighttime routine, right? Here, Dr Christov shares exactly why this is a bad thing and how to reduce your blue light exposure before bed. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH BLUE LIGHT OVEREXPOSURE? As blue light is responsible for signalling to our…

ABOUT THE TREND It’s the trend that’s taken over social media, with users sharing throwback photos of what their brows used to look like, dubbing it as “brow blindness”. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t see how your brows actually look, but rather how many of us have fallen victim to various eyebrow trends over the years, rather than keeping them in a shape that best suits our face. EXPERT OPINION Whether you were guilty of over-plucking or filling them in a few shades too dark, it’s an easy mistake to make. “It’s realising that how you have been styling your brows for so long just doesn’t suit your face shape or features – too far apart, different arches, short tails, etc.,” says Samantha Tonkin, national brow and beauty…

Easy Peri Peri Chicken SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1⁄3 cup (80ml) extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 2-3cm piece ginger, peeled and grated 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp sweet paprika ½tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsps dried oregano Juice of 1 lemon, plus extra for drizzling 800g boneless, skin-on chicken thighs charred Lemon halves, broccolini and radicchio wedges, to serve METHOD 1 In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the chicken, lemon halves, broccolini and radicchio. Mix thoroughly. Add the chicken thighs and mix to ensure they are well coated with the sauce. Remove from the heat and set aside. 2 Preheat the oven to 190C. Heat a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat and add the chicken. Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes, or until the…

ALWAYS IN STYLE NEW YORK CITY Sarah Jessica Parker was spotted filming And Just Like That… in a Chanel blouse we remember from Carrie’s Sex and the City days. VA-VA-VROOM! BORA BORA The Kid Laroi shared a“rare Instagram post life update” featuring girlfriend Tate McRae. FURRY FRIEND COLORADO Naomi Watts brought along her dog, Izzy, to attend the Telluride Film Festival with Bill Murray. BRING IT IN CLOSE LOS ANGELES Mo’Nique and Glenn Close had a moment at the premiere of Netflix’s The Deliverance. POPPIN’ BOTTLES MYKONOS G Flip earned their rock star cred with help from Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist, Chris Appleton. PERKS OF THE JOB LOS ANGELES Breaking news: Jason Sudeikis has traded AFC Richmond for Los Angeles Sparks! The Ted Lasso star scored courtside tickets for daughter…

LIVE DATES TOUR THELMA PLUM Thelma Plum is touring the country this October in support of her eagerly awaited upcoming album, I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back. The tour will kick off in Newcastle on Oct. 24 and wrap in Brisbane on Nov. 16. (Visit handsometours.com for tickets) TOUR ADAM SPENCER & WIL ANDERSON Triple J alums Wil Anderson and Adam Spencer are reuniting to mark the 20th anniversary of their departure from the airwaves for an exciting and nostalgic tour across the country this October through to December. (Visit comedy.com.au for information and tickets) MUSIC LAINEY WILSON Country is cool again and there’s few cooler or more country than Lainey Wilson. Whirlwind is the Grammy winner’s third studio album and features her latest single, the soul-stirring ‘Good Horses’, a…

DAYDREAM by Hannah Grace The third in the New York Times bestselling Maple Hills series follows fan-favourite Henry, who turns to bookish fellow student Halle Jacobs to help him survive his junior year of college. In exchange, Henry will help Halle with her novel, but falling in love wasn’t part of the deal. SHELTERED by Melody Horrill This is a heartwarming and uplifting collection of stories about rescued animals – dogs, cats, ferrets, horses, rabbits or donkeys – and how they changed and enriched the lives of the humans who gave them a second chance. They will have you wondering who rescued who. CREATION LAKE by Rachel Kushner Sadie Smith is a seductive and cunning American spy for hire. Her mysterious but powerful employers have sent her to a remote…

Ever since pop star Taylor Swift, 34, and American football player Travis Kelce, 34, got together in September 2023, they have been met with an array of rumours about their romance. While engagement speculation made headlines earlier this year, the latest story – or scam, rather – had the opposite tone. Kelce and his team were forced to call in lawyers after a photograph of fabricated documents that purported to be from public relations agency Full Scope, which has the Kansas City Chiefs tight end on its books, ended up on the internet, according to the Daily Mail. The documents appeared to be a suggested PR strategy to deal with the couple’s imminent break-up, said to be happening on September 28. It even included a statement that could be sent…

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL The Venice Film Festival is where Oscars campaigns begin in earnest and where great performances are recognised with lengthy standing ovations. But the best drama this year was on the red carpet, with warring exes Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt engaged in a face-off – and as with any good show, timing was everything. Jolie, 49, looking regal in a draped chiffon gown, cried as she received an eight-minute standing ovation after the screening of the biopic Maria, in which she stars as opera legend Maria Callas. But she barely had time to dry her eyes before she exited stage left, and was off to the US for the Telluride Film Festival to continue her Oscars campaign – and leave the coast clear for Pitt to arrive.…

GOING ‘ALL IN’ “With our marriage, I learned how to really go all in. You know what I mean? … Nothing else comes before this,” Diaz said on Michelle Visage’s Rule Breakers podcast. “It’s not hard to do, because it’s the most valuable thing I have.” Ahead of celebrating her 52nd birthday on August 30, Cameron Diaz enjoyed a low-key dinner in Montecito, California with her husband, Benji Madden. Outside the restaurant, the couple, who have been married since January 2015 and welcomed daughter Raddix in December 2019, stopped for a quick kiss while pushing their newborn son, Cardinal, in a pram. “For years, Cameron wanted to be a mum,” a source told People shortly after announcing the new baby’s birth. “She gets very emotional when she talks about the…

JELENA DOKIC IT’S A BALANCE Speaking to AWW about her exercise routine, Dokic got honest. “I’m not someone who is now going to exercise seven days a week for three hours a day. I’m just going to do a little – 15 or 20 minutes if that’s all I have. I like to break a little bit of a sweat, it makes me feel better.” Jelena Dokic has overcome obstacles that some people can only imagine. Since her teen years, she faced the pressures of being a professional tennis player, in addition to surviving physical abuse at the hands of her father and former coach, Damir. Then, in 2021, she went through the breakdown of a 19-year relationship. The sports commentator also battled a number of serious mental health issues…

Stand aside, because we’ve found the car of our dreams – and it comes in the form of a sleek coupe, otherwise known as the Genesis GV80. You don’t need to be a motor enthusiast to fall in love with the luxurious look and feel of this car. Once you get a feel for those plush caramel leather seats, electric massaging chairs and the heated steering wheel (frosty fingertips begone), you won’t want to get out. With a dashboard that’s more intuitive than your smartphone, an all-wheel drive ready for any terrain for your road trip or the customisable mood lighting inside, this car isn’t just a way to get around – it’s your new best travel buddy.  genesis.com COMPILED BY: ELISE WILSON…

Full of all the naturallyly good ingredients like coconut oil and prickly pear extract, this serum will leave your skin feeling dewy and looking lightly bronzed. Get your glow on just like Sonia Kruger with her co-created formula. This face tan serum is designed to be used overnight, so you’ll wake up with hydrated skin and a subtle golden complexion. Using their clever Technocolor technology, Bondi Sands’ new serum delivers a natural looking tan that perfectly matches your skin tone. And it’s fragrance free! These nourishing drops can be used alone or mixed into your everyday moisturiser. Completely buildable, they provide a radiant, effortless glow. Milk-like formulas are becoming increasingly popular, and this one gives a streak-free faux tan when it transforms into a lotion. With a mix of hyaluronic…

BLOODY GOOD BLOODY MARY Nothing says “lazy day ahead” more than a Bloody Mary and now you can be even lazier thanks to the good folk at 7K Distillery and Johnno’s Tasmania. They’ve created a superb pre-mixed Bloody Mary by blending premium local tomatoes and 7K Distillery’s Tasmanian Modern Vodka with a twist. “A Bloody Mary is a classic cocktail, but it’s not something you can get everywhere as a pre-mixed version that’s ready to drink, that tastes as fresh as the day it was made,” says 7K Distillery’s Alexander Chaplin. They’ve also kept the alcohol content down to one standard drink per bottle, meaning your day might be lazy but not hazy. 4pack RRP $36 and 12 pack RRP $95, 7kdistillery.com.au CRUSHING IT Australia’s oldest operating distillery, Beenleigh Rum,…

From the fiery realms of Mount Doom to the grandeur of Númenor, Season 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power plunged viewers into the depths of Middle-earth’s Second Age, exploring the rich tapestry of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world long before the events of The Hobbit. Expanding on the epic lore, the first chapter of the saga, released in 2022, delved deeper into the origin stories of some of Tolkien’s most infamous characters while also welcoming a new generation of leaders into The Lord of the Rings universe. While they may not have led their armies into battle, Middle-earth’s youngest allies, Nori Brandyfoot (Markella Kavenagh), Theo (Tyroe Muhafidin) and Kemen (Leon Wadham), each made their mark. Their determination and courage played a pivotal role in propelling the story…

Bruce Willis’ battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) – a disorder leading to speaking, reading and writing issues – has moved hearts worldwide. As his condition has evolved, his family has shared rare updates with fans and wellwishers. In an August interview with People, the Die Hard star’s daughter Tallulah opened up about how she now approaches visits to her 69-year-old father. Going to see him as much as her schedule allows, Tallulah, 30, said it was important to “spend some time with him”, but it was also vital for her to go into visits “open to what the visit is, and knowing that before I go in, I’m solid. I’m okay”, she said. She explained, “I’ve done what I need to do to make sure that I can just be…

Last month, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex were both in attendance at a memorial service in the UK for Lord Robert Fellowes, the brother-in-law of their late mother, Princess Diana. But there was no love shared between the once-close siblings. “They weren’t seen talking to each other, it was rather frosty, and they kept a distance,” a source told Sky News, who reported that Harry had originally stated he would not attend the funeral “for various reasons, including security”, before changing his mind. The visit home comes amid reports that Harry wants back into the royal fold and has been consulting with people “from his old life” on how to do it. He’s reportedly open to taking on light royal duties, too. An insider told The…

Whether it’s the stunning backdrop of the Lido or seeing the superstars of Hollywood and beyond arrive by boat, there’s something extra special about the Venice Film Festival. It’s where the buzz begins to build ahead of the upcoming awards season and guests seem to float in front of the cameras with their captivating looks and playful antics. And at the end of it all, the films can be ranked according to the length of the standing ovation they receive. While the applause doesn’t actually tell the world how the film will be received by movie-goers, it does create a coveted level of interest. At the time of press, the time to beat was 17.5 minutes for Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door, according to Vulture, which gives an…

Just like Victoria Beckham and Rebecca Judd before her, Costeen Hatzi is embracing life as the other half of a professional sportsman. And also just like those household names, the 24-year-old WAG is determined to forge her own identity. For now, Hatzi is probably better known as the glamorous girlfriend of Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios. The pair have been dating since the end of 2021. “I think it’s super important as a woman and as a girlfriend to have your own thing going on,” she says, while chatting to WHO about her collaboration with Ralph Lauren, specifically the designer’s new men’s fragrance, Polo 67. “It’s really easy to get lost and caught up in your partner’s life, especially if they’re a global athlete. It’s important for me to have…

Almost 30 years after Gillian Anderson was named the “Sexiest Woman in the World” in a lad’s mag reader poll, it would surprise no-one – except maybe the woman herself – if she were to top the vote again. Anderson found it “preposterous” then, but as the star of a show called Sex Education, the maker of a soft drink called G Spot and the curator of a new book about women’s sexual fantasies called Want, things are different now. The 56-year-old is entering what she has called the “f--k it” phase of her life and exudes a confidence and charisma that is irresistible. With her career enjoying a resurgence, thanks in part to recent roles in The Fall, The Crown and as Emily Maitlis in Scoop, Anderson told The…

I think I started boxing to sort of prove my manhood and fell in love with it very quickly,” Melbourne-born boxer Harry Garside, 27, tells WHO on a Zoom call, as we discuss the beginnings of his career. More comfortable in the kitchen with his mother when he was younger, he felt out of place among the men in his life. “My brothers are really manly, really blokey,” he says. “Dad had this massive, masculine bravado and I just felt quite soft compared to them and I felt like my manhood got questioned.” Feeling the need to prove something and find an identity that no-one would question, Garside started boxing at the age of 9. “It gave me everything I was hoping for, especially in my teenage years. People have…

MIXED MEDIA Whether you call it the contrast maxi, mixed media or drop-waist dress, it’s the MVP of the season. Every brand is making their own version, so there’s a style to suit everyone. Wear it with flats or sandals, and throw on a blazer for that quiet-luxury vibe. CINCHED IN A blazer is the perfect transeasonal jacket, but instead of the boxy and oversized ones we obsessed over in winter, try the nipped in stylesthat are slowly taking over. Whether they’re tailored, have an asymmetrical button or a self tie, it’s all about the hourglass shape OFF THE SHOULDER Shirts, tops and dresses pulled slightly off the shoulder were an obvious theme across runways and recent celeb looks. You don’t necessarily have to buy new to add this look…

SEEING IS BELIEVING A good hotel room should always have a view, and Six Senses Kyoto is the newest accomodation to tick this very important box. Since opening in April, the IHG stay has provided guests with views over the hotel’s lush green courtyard, the gardens of the neighbouring Toyokuni Shrine and the impressive skyline of surrounding temples and treetops. Boasting 81 delightful guest rooms, Six Senses Kyoto also has two onsite restaurants and an indulgent spa, making it a treat for more than just your eyes. ihg.com SA SOUTHERN SANCTUARY In need of a bit of TLC? Adelaide’s latest luxe bathhouse experience will grant you just that. Set to open this spring in the Festival State’s CBD, Mineral offers a fresh take on historic wellness practices. Guests are offered…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Concentrate your energy on the achievement rather than the activity this week. Focus on your to do list. Make it, keep it front of mind and don’t allow yourself to get distracted. The more stable and methodical you can be in your approach, the happier you’re likely to be as well. Embrace routines rather than resent them! CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 Your mindset is so important to your progress – your biggest challenge now is to stay mentally positive. One trick to doing this is to give grumpy people as wide a berth as you can. It doesn’t have to be forever, but for the sake of your mental health under your current stars, seek out cheerier folk. Like attracts like. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT. 22 Recharging…

FORM GUIDE JETT KENNY & LILY BROWN He’s a model, ironman and lifeguard from a famous family and she’s an influencer and businesswoman – this couple look hard to beat, although they admit they’ll struggle if there are challenges involving “foul food”. They’re counting on Lily’s “ability to sweet-talk people” and they plan to help others early on in the hope the favour will be returned down the track. BILLY & OSCAR BROWNLESS The AFL legend and his son share a close bond and they reckon that might just give them the edge. No matter what happens, though, they’re going to have fun. “We’re so lucky to even be on this show, so there’s nothing really that can bring that down,” says Oscar. LUKE & JULIE McGREGOR Who better to…

As Alison Edwards headed off on maternity leave, she held the lofty ambition of writing a novel in 90 days. Seven years later, her debut novel, Two Daughters, was complete. “I bought a book called The 90-Day Novel just as I was going on four months of maternity leave, figuring I’d knock out the manuscript and still have a month to spare,” she jokes with WHO. Her inspiration for the novel, which follows two young women whose lives become entwined in ways neither could have expected, came from being an Australian studying at Cambridge. “I totally fell for the bizarre and quirky traditions,” she explains. “At first, I just wanted to share some of that world, so much of which happens behind closed doors. “Soon, I realised I wasn’t writing…

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