Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 48, 2024 i WHO

Gah! It’s December! How did that happen?! As 2025 fast approaches, I know I’m not the only one thinking about what resolutions to make – but in my case, most likely break – or what changes, big or small, to make to carry me through the next 365 days, hopefully a little happier, healthier and wiser. So it feels like a good time to read about the reinvention and redemption of others. Few exemplify how to completely renovate your life better than our cover woman, Lindsay Lohan. I remember her lowest days – and to see her thriving, smiling and cherishing every moment is timely good news and an inspiration (page 20). Prince Harry is also working on getting back to his old self – or maybe it’s his new…

who’s news It’s been quite the year for Paige Beechy and Jesse Maguire. But after the reality stars became the first pair to walk out of The Block midway through a season and then cancelled their planned nuptials, they have found their happy ending after all. On November 25, the duo took to social media to share the shock news of their elopement. Tying the knot in style, their ‘I dos’ were exchanged at the luxury Ritz Hotel in Paris. “Husband and Wife,” Paige captioned a shot of herself looking luminous in a white gown sitting in front of her new husband, who was sporting a classic tuxedo. The controversial couple, dubbed this year’s “villains” on The Block, called off their wedding following their dramatic exit from the show. The…

who’s news Adele is looking forward to putting down the microphone and spending more time with her love, Rich Paul, and 14-yearold son, Angelo, now she’s wrapped her two-year Weekends with Adele residency in Las Vegas. The 36-year-old tearfully told the crowd, which included her idol Celine Dion, as well as Paul and Angelo, that the residency had been “wonderful” and that she will “miss it terribly.” “The only thing I’m good at is singing,” she continued, before adding that it might be some time before we see her perform live again. “I just don’t know when I want to next come on stage, but I love you.” Now, she’s ready to resume normal life with her son, who’ll get his mum back on weekends. “I chose to do a…

News report As the deadly mass alcohol poisoning continues to send shockwaves around the world, a third Australian holiday-maker is reportedly recovering in hospital from suspected methanol poisoning. Six tourists – including Melbourne teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles – died after drinking spirits tainted with methanol while holidaying in the town of Vang Vieng, a renowned tourist party hotspot in the Laos jungle. The 19-year-old best friends, who were in the country as part of a “trip of a lifetime”, were taken to separate hospitals in Thailand after being found sick in their room at the Nana Backpackers Hostel on November 13. On November 21, Bianca passed away, with Holly also succumbing to the effects of the poisonous concoction the following day. “Her life had just begun. She…

Marking the 20th anniversary of the premiere episode of Desperate Housewives in October, Eva Longoria, who played glamorous, gardener-loving troublemaker Gaby Solice for eight seasons, fondly remembered her time on the series that ran until 2012. “I get so emotional thinking about how this show changed everything for me,” she posted on social media. “So many memories, so many episodes … and so many iconic outfits. Everything I know about filmmaking and TV I learned on that show.” Weeks after reminiscing about her time on Wisteria Lane, she made headlines again when discussing her real-life address in an interview with Marie Claire for their November cover story. Longoria revealed that she and her husband, José Bastón, now live between Spain and Mexico with their 6-year-old son, Santiago. DISPARATE HUSBANDS Longoria…

SUPERMODEL BLOWOUT Big, voluminous blowouts are another ’90s resurgence that suits the ultimate party look. Try creating big and bouncy waves at home by drying sectioned strands with a heated round brush before pinning into place. Once cooled, use a wide tooth comb to gently brush out the curls and hold it in place with a generous spritz of hairspray. HOW TO Always prep hair with a volumising mousse before styling to ensure you achieve as much lift and volume as possible. GRUNGE LIPS Cherry reds and burgundy hues have been a popular lip choice this year, but we’re making room for a grungy, nude tone lip for the party season. The perfect addition to an eye-heavy look, find your ideal hue by choosing a shade with a slight…

What do you like most about being behind a bar? I love the interaction with guests, the fast-paced nature of what we do and the ‘dance’, which some would see it to be, between others in the team. Tell us a bit about your current role I’m the owner of three venues on Sydney’s Northern Beaches – Banco Manly, ULLO Dee Why and Corretto Dee Why – as well as working as a consultant. I’ve been working with Italian glass-makers Luigi Bormioli, collaborating to launch their new cocktail collection: the Backdoor ’20s. I created a bespoke list of cocktails to feature in the glassware range, which I shared across my social channel @cocktailsbykurtis to help followers enhance their home-cocktail game. What things do you think make a great bar? A…

who’s news When Australia’s most decorated Olympian, Emma McKeon, announced her retirement from competitive swimming, she was praised for her grace and dignity throughout her career. With that same poise, she’s now preparing for life outside of the pool with boyfriend Cody Simpson by her side – and it couldn’t be more different to her globetrotting world as our Olympic champ. One thing the 30-year-old will definitely have in her diary is being front and centre at Opera Australia’s production of Guys & Dolls, which will star Simpson, 27, in the lead role of Sky Masterson. He also hung up his goggles this year, having previously returned to the pool during a hiatus from his music career after more than a decade away from competition swimming. It was during that…

As they say, a woman who changes her hair is about to change her life. And Ellen DeGeneres has done just that, showing off her darker locks from her new home in Britain. “Ellen was in England house hunting in the beginning of October. She ended up finding a house that she loved and purchased it shortly after,” a source told People magazine. The comedian, 66, and wife Portia de Rossi, 51, have been making plenty of new friends. Natalie Imbruglia shared a video of the couple at The Farmer’s Dog pub in the Cotswolds enjoying a night out with James Blunt and Jeremy Clarkson. While they bought their new pad before last month’s US election, TMZ reported they were “very disillusioned” with Donald Trump’s win and decided “to get…

Rust director Joel Souza has asked naysayers to give the controversial film a chance after choosing to debut it three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died in an on-set shooting. “If people don’t want to watch this movie, for any reason, they certainly don’t need to and there’s no hard feelings from me,” Souza told The Hollywood Reporter, following uproar over its showing at the Camerimage Festival in Poland. He insisted its release is all about Hutchins, who died in an accidental shooting during production. Rust’s armourer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. “It’s a very unique opportunity to look through Halyna’s eyes and see how she saw the world,” Souza added.…

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS While Harry has been trotting the globe, carrying out charity work in the UK, Canada and Africa by himself, Meghan, 43, has been holding down the fort in Montecito. On November 15, the duchess attended the launch of celebrity hairdresser Kadi Lee’s new haircare line, Highbrow Hippie. It turns out Meghan wasn’t just on the guest list as a friend to provide moral support. She is actually backing the brand as an investor in the venture. “I was using boxed dye when I met her!” the duchess admitted at the glamorous event. Few people in the spotlight have had as many ups and downs as Prince Harry. Once the apple of Britain’s eye, the prince’s discontent with his family and homeland saw him fall out of…

CO-STAR SPEAKS “He’s extremely giving and open-hearted, not only to actors and directors, but the crew,” Law’s Firebrand co-star Alicia Vikander said of the actor to GQ. “He just makes everyone feel extremely comfortable,” she added. When Jude Law took on the role of British ladies’ man Alfie in the 2004 movie of the same name, he was an Oscar nominee in the height of his heart-throb years. A film about a limousine driver who happily indulges in one-night stands with the women he drives around, it had all the ingredients of a box office hit. It ended up as anything but, with a 48 per cent score on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. Looking back, Law admits he has regrets about starring in the “cheesy” flick. “I was in…

Harrison is your typical 4-yearold. “He’s loud, very active and makes himself known to those that he loves and trusts. He’s the most outgoing and chatty little boy,” his mother, Naomi HSte Steele, tells WHO. But there was a time when Harrison wasn’t his usual bubbly self. In 2022, the toddler was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. The news was any parent’s worst nightmare. “For us it was quite sudden. We picked him up from daycare one day and he wasn’t quite himself. He was just off,” Naomi recalls. After a restless night, 2-year-old Harrison had a temperature and felt pain in his hip. “When he woke up, he refused to put weight on his legs. He didn’t walk or eat…

It’s been a two months since Dave Grohl took to Instagram to break the news he was fathering a baby outside of his 21-year marriage to wife Jordyn Blum. And while People report Blum has “calmed down” over the Foo Fighters frontman’s infidelity, the state of their relationship remains unclear. But what better way to gain some clarity than to have your girls sit you down? Per the Daily Mail, Blum’s friends have staged an intervention to help their struggling friend. According to an inside source, those in the 48-year-old’s inner circle are “begging” her to leave the rocker, with one pal reportedly threatening to ghost Jordyn if she doesn’t. This wouldn’t be the first time a celeb has faced pressure from a friend about their relationship – Lauren Conrad…

It’s that crazy time of year when our social calendars are filled to the brim with catch-ups, events and afterwork drinks. Party season is in full swing and while a night out getting your glam on can be fun, there’s nothing worse than waking up with dull, dehydrated skin. But no need to stress, we’ve put together the best beauty tricks to get your glow back. DOUBLE UP Although you may have removed your makeup from the night before, chances are there’s still some left behind. Take the time to double cleanse the face and neck, using a quality oil-based formula first, followed by one that’s water-based. This two-step process will ensure your skin is squeaky clean. HAIR REMEDY Whether you’ve worn your hair in an updo or styled…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Take a moment to check in with yourself. Breathe deeply and slow things down in your private life a bit. Give yourself a chance to breathe. In fact, take a moment overall. Your ruler, Mars, is going into a rare retrograde phase this week – that hasn’t happened for about two years. Centre yourself and work out what you want next. CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 You’re entering a new phase of mindful money choices. The good news is you’re far less likely to make impulsive decisions around cash now and over the coming few weeks. If you’ve been arguing about money with someone, it’s time to stop. See what happens when you lay down your guns, so to speak. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT. 22 Be gentle with…

Jessica Frances Duke OPPOSITES ATTRACT Vikings star Alexander Ludwig stars as Ish, who believes he’s the only survivor until he finds Emma. “They go on this journey together and it becomes a story of not the end of the world, but the beginning of a new world,” Dukes says. In new sci-fi series Earth Abides, based on the classic novel of the same name by George R. Stewart, Jessica Frances Dukes plays Emma, one of just a few survivors of a virulent and deadly plague that sweeps across the planet. And Emma is the kind of person you want – make that need – to survive an apocalypse. She’s smart, knows her way around a weapon, is fearless but full of love and can even skin a cow. “She’s a…

Spotted on the streets of Boston: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, who have been shooting their upcoming project, The Drama, with the movie’s writer and director Kristoffer Borgli. According to L’Officiel, the Dune actress and the Twilight heart-throb “portray a loving couple close to celebrating their wedding day before things take a bad turn”. Deadline says it follows “a couple whose romance changes dramatically before their big day”. The film also stars Mamoudou Athie and singer Alana Haim. While not much else is known about The Drama, from what we’ve seen behind the scenes, it’s going to be very dramatic. From running down streets to yelling on the footpath and generally looking surly, things don’t look good for the bride and groom-to-be. The actors have been shooting for several weeks now,…

Pip Drysdale knows how to write a thriller that keeps readers hooked. And best of all, her new novel, The Close-Up, has dropped at the perfect moment, coming just in time for the holiday season when it will be the perfect beach read. “It centres around Zoe Ann Weiss, a struggling novelist living in LA,” Drysdale tells WHO. Once billed as the next big thing in literature, Zoe’s first release failed and now she’s stuck in a dead-end job. “But everything changes when one night she runs into an old flame, Zach Hamilton, who’s now a movie star,” the author explains. Zoe’s novel ends up going viral after things between her and Hamilton turn romantic, and with that comes the dark side of celebrity. Think, a creepy stalker. Drysdale had…

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Amy Poehler has found love. The actress and comedian went to Ralphs grocery store in Los Angeles on November 23 with her beau, Joel Lovell, a former editor of The New York Times she is said to have met through mutual work connections. The smitten pair held hands as they walked through the parking lot of the store after doing some shopping. “[They] are enjoying spending time together,” a source told People magazine. Poehler, 53, was married to Will Arnett from 2003 to 2016, having separated in 2012. They share two sons, Archie, 16, and 14-year-old Abel. “I am proud of how my ex-husband, Will, and I have been taking care of our children,” Poehler wrote in her 2014 memoir, Yes Please. “I am beyond grateful he is their father…

Just like Meghan Markle and Queen Camilla, Queen Mary of Denmark has turned podcaster, with the announcment that her non-profit organisation, the Mary Foundation, is set to launch a new three-part podcast. Titled Lonely Youth, the series will give “in-depth insight” into loneliness, which is a subject the Australian-born royal is familiar with. “I did experience a feeling of loneliness – short-term – when I first moved to Denmark,” she once told The Australian Women’s Weekly. In sharing news of the upcoming podcast, Mary revealed on the Danish palace Instagram account that she is a big fan of the medium. “I’m extremely excited to be listening to podcast(s),” she said. “I often listen when I have to move from one place to another. Some days I’m in the mood for…

Gwen Stefani is putting it all on the table. It’s been a long time between albums for the 55-year-old, but the ’90s and noughties icon has decided it’s time to face her past. Her new album, Bouquet, as WHO discovers in our revealing interview with the singer, is autobiographical and she has a lot to get off her chest. It’s been eight years since she finalised her divorce from Gavin Rossdale. They were married for 13 years, together for 20 and share three children, Kingston, 18, Zuma, 16, and Apollo, 10. Stefani’s never addressed the reasons behind the divorce publicly, but at the time of their separation in 2015, rumours swirled that Rossdale had cheated on his wife with the family’s nanny. “This album really comes from the destruction I…

Barry Keoghan made audiences gasp with his stand-out performance in Saltburn – and he’s now set to make waves all over again with his upcoming film Bird (due in cinemas in February 2025). In the coming-of-age drama, he plays Bug, a devoted but chaotic single father to a daughter. Following that, he’ll join Cillian Murphy in the upcoming Peaky Blinders film. “Cillian will be like, ‘Zip it!’” the Irish actor, 32, tells WHO when he’s asked for details about the movie that will wrap up the period crime saga. “I read the script and it’s epic. It’s so feckin’ epic.” You’ve worked with so many incredible filmmakers – Christopher Nolan, Emerald Fennell, Yorgos Lanthimos and now Andrea Arnold via Bird. How do you feel when you hear that list? When…

What do you get when you cross yoga with guided meditation? Yoga nidra, of course! It relaxes the mind and body, helping you to fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply. Gabrielle Boswell, senior yoga teacher and registered yoga therapist with Yoga Australia, shares how this mindfulness practice works. WHAT IS IT? “Yoga nidra is a form of deep relaxation,” Boswell explains. “Attention is directed from body to breath through emotions, thoughts and images, inducing a deep state of relaxation.” The practice is generally performed lying down in a comfortable, supported position where you are led through a series of steps that direct and settle the mind – similar to guided meditation. “You could say that meditation is more about settling the mind and yoga nidra is more about relaxing…

With the trusty lip stain known for delivering long-lasting colour that doesn’t smudge, bleed or transfer, it’s no wonder they’re trending all over social media. We’ve rounded up our top picks for the perfect ‘just bitten’ flushed look. Tip For added definition, line the lips with a pencil before filling in with a stain. $28 Mecca Max Lip Lock Balmy Stain mecca.com Probably one of the comfiest tints on the market, Mecca’s lip lock wears like a balm but stays like a stain with a glossy finish for the ultimate glow. We’re reaching for the shade Get Reddy for a flattering flush of colour. $19 Lanolips Baby Rose Gold 101 Ointment lanolips.com.au For skin that needs some added TLC, Lanolips’ iconic 101 ointment is also available in tint…

White Maple Sangria SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 bottle chilled white wine Ice 1L chilled sparkling water or soda water ½ cup pure maple syrup ½ cup fruit flavoured liqueur (we recommend peach) 1 cup peach juice 2 cups fresh berries 1 large peach, sliced into wedges 1 large lime, sliced into wedges METHOD 1 Place the fruit in the bottom of a large pitcher jug. 2 Add wine, maple syrup, liqueur and juice and stir gently until combined. Top with sparkling water and 3ice. 3 Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours (if chilling before, add ice just before serving). Oysters Kilpatrick With Maple Dressing SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 12 fresh oysters 4 tblsps Worcestershire sauce 3 tblsps pure maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich taste)…

ROCK ON LONDON Dwayne Johnson beamed at the UK premiere of Moana 2 as he took a break from filming the live-action version of the original. TOTAL PLAYER INSTAGRAM Chris Pratt stars as Extra Chrispy in a star-studded new ad for Monopoly Go!, a mobile version of the iconic board game. SUN AND FUN SYDNEY Taking advantage of the late spring weather, Jamie Durie enjoyed a surf. GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT NEW YORK CITY Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé and Tina Knowles stopped by Broadway to support Michelle Williams in Death Becomes Her. WELL SUITED LOS ANGELES Cara Delevingne caught up with Andie MacDowell at the L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth celebration. GOOD NEWS NEW YORK CITY Lila Moss was using headlines instead of making them as she protected herself from the rain.…

THE WRITING CLASS by Esther Campion Vivian retired early from her teaching job to spend more time with her husband, Dave. But when he abandons her, she finds herself with nothing to fill her long days. Soon, she is roped into teaching a local writing class, which becomes a refuge for those facing a crossroads in life. ENDGAME by Sarah Barrie As Lexi studies for her detective exams, serial killer Vaughn resurfaces, issuing a challenge. Five people will be dead by the end of the month, but if she can identify and save the last one before the deadline, he’ll turn himself in. The fourth and final book in the Lexi Winter series. SWIMMING SYDNEY by Chris Baker There is nothing quite like diving into the water to make you…