Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 34, 2025 i WHO

I hate to think of the amount of hours I’ve spent over the past couple of decades watching Friends re-runs. So, like many fans, I was devastated to hear of Matthew Perry’s passing in 2023. Almost two years on, Hollywood is still in mourning, with many continuing to share tributes and stories about the star – plus, those involved in his death are finally set to face the music (page 18). In lighter news, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement had us belting out, “Baby, just say yes!” in the WHO office. We dive into all the details of the stunning proposal and that million-dollar ring on page 6. Margot Robbie has opened up about parenthood for the first time since welcoming her son (page 10), while Millie Bobby Brown…

The latest twist in the divorce saga between Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers has seen him claim that the Wild Things star never filed the paperwork that would make him the adoptive father of their special-needs daughter, Eloise. Richards, 54, adopted Eloise, 14, as a single parent in 2011, while Phypers, 52, alleges he filled out forms to become the girl’s legal father in 2019. According to court documents, Phypers has claimed his estranged wife “failed to file” the papers, which has resulted in “immeasurable harm” as he’s been left “legally without his daughter, despite raising her as his own”. Phypers’ claims came in response to Richards’ filing a day earlier, asking a judge to order the holistic healer to vacate their Calabasas property so she could retrieve her belongings…

It’s official! Rumours of a Dawson’s Creek cast reunion have finally been confirmed, with Busy Philipps taking to social media on August 21 to announce the upcoming event. “This has been months and months in the making and it’s finally happening!” Phillips, 46, wrote on Instagram to accompany the Dawson’s Creek Class Reunion poster. Taking place at New York City’s Richard Rodgers Theatre on September 22, the sold-out event will see former cast members James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Michelle Williams, Kerr Smith, Meredith Monroe, Mary Beth Peil, John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta and Philipps, along with creator Kevin Williamson, come together in support of Van Der Beek and charity F--k Cancer. Van Der Beek, 48, who shares six children with his business consultant wife,…

It’s been almost two years since Matthew Perry’s passing, but Hollywood is still in mourning. On October 28, 2023, the actor was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles home, with his death later attributed to the “acute effects” of ketamine, with drowning a contributing factor. Still, friends and former co-stars continue to reminisce about the star. On August 19, what would have been Perry’s 56th birthday, his former co-star Salma Hayek took to Instagram to pay tribute to the star. “Thinking of you today Matthew,” she shared alongside a dove emoji before adding the same message in her native Spanish. The 58-year-old posted the message alongside a shot of the pair in their 1997 romantic comedy, Fools Rush In. A day earlier, Sex and the City star Kristin Davis had…

The idea of playing a down-and-out ex-secret service agent in bloody action-comedy Fight or Flight (in cinemas September 4) appealed to Josh Hartnett for a handful of reasons. Topping the list was a 25-day shooting schedule with first-time director James Madigan, while the challenge of performing his own stunts was also a plus. “I was like, ‘Can I still do this? I wanna see if I can,’” the actor, 46, told Us Weekly. “I wanted to prove something to myself, physically, but also just give somebody pure popcorn entertainment in the best way possible, which is with a lot of humour and a lot of physicality and over-the-top, unexpected surprises. I’m very proud of it.” The role is just the latest in a recent resurgence for the star, who seemingly…

In the 1960s, it was the norm for mothers to stay home and look after children. Jean Hailes had a far bigger remit, though. A medical practitioner, she wanted to look after the women who often overlooked their own health – and she was on a mission to do just that. “Mum was the quintessential mum – loving, funny, smart and overwhelmingly kind,” her daughter Janet Hailes Michelmore AO, 70, tells WHO. “I never remember her not being at home, but she always worked, too. She had this fierce interest in keeping people well.” A research job in women’s health sparked a fire in Jean, who, discovering how hormones fluctuated and changed during menopause, often with many undesirable and problematic consequences, pioneered Australia’s first menopause clinic in Melbourne in 1971.…

NEED FOR SPEED Since being spotted on Emily Ratajkowski last year, Puma Speedcats have quickly become the It-girl sneaker. And, while the shoe’s colourways are classics for a reason, we love the latest pale blue variety to hit shelves. The modern colourway, as seen on K-pop sensation Rosé, also comes with a flash of bold orange as the ultimate symbol of self-expression. Like we said, it’s an It-girl shoe. $180, Puma Speedcats au.puma.com COMPILED BY: MADISON BOGISCH…

Representation. It’s one thing to talk about it, quite another to support it, especially in an industry like beauty, where barriers often stand taller than the efforts to break them down. Change is undoubtedly needed. But it can’t fall solely on the shoulders of Black-owned businesses, which are already navigating limited funding, unequal marketing opportunities and systemic inequities. As consumers, we have the power to help reshape the future of this industry, whether that be through everyday purchases or simply sharing a product with a friend. With that in mind, here are just a few Black-owned beauty brands we think are well worth supporting, one purchase or plug at a time. STAND-OUT STAPLE If bread was a game changer for our quick lunches, the haircare brand appropriately named Bread is…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Remember your mental health and wellness is also important. The pressure is easing up on you. Expect less hard graft and more unfettered inspiration. The best way to use this break in the madness is to think about your inner life. Are you driving yourself mad with too much pushing and not enough Zen? Breathe! CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 Your sensitivities may be piqued but do get excited. September’s Full Moon eclipse could bring sudden developments re travel, study, legal matters or spirituality. A trip you’re planning could change direction or challenge a belief system – honestly your whole world view could be about to change. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT. 22 Fine tuning your systems and routines will restore balance. You might feel like hiding away under…

On August 31, it was 28 years since the Princess of Wales lost her life in a Paris car accident. And even though decades have passed since the tragedy, the public seems just as obsessed with the woman dubbed the “most photographed” in the world. In Dianaworld: An Obsession, Edward White explores the princess through the fans who loved her and the effect she continues to have on pop culture today. Examining her life through that perspective challenged assumptions he had about the mother of the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex. “This is not your typical biography,” White confirms to WHO. “But it did change what I thought of her. Diana was a lot funnier than most people realise and was much more self-aware.” Although Netflix series…

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At 44, Anna Kournikova is proving that age is just a number, especially when it comes to serving up a major life update. According to ¡Hola! magazine, the tennis legend and her long-time partner, Enrique Iglesias, 50, are expecting their fourth child together. Sources close to the couple have confirmed that the Russian-born beauty is already halfway through her pregnancy and progressing well. The former sportswoman and the singer already share a bustling brood of three young kids – twins Lucy and Nicholas, 7, and Mary, 5. The news comes following a health scare, after Kournikova was photographed in a wheelchair. However, her mother-in-law, Isabel Preysler, later confirmed it was “just a minor foot injury”.…

After his 2021 rehab stint introduced Perry to ketamine infusion therapy, sadly, the actor quickly became dependent on the prescription anaesthetic and hallucinogen. And after LA clinics refused to up his dosage, Perry began purchasing vast quantities of it on the black market and injecting it at home without medical supervision – spending upwards of $80,000 a month to fuel his new addiction. According to court documents, on the day of the death, the star reportedly told his assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, to “shoot me up with a big one” while climbing into his backyard jacuzzi – the same one in which he was later found face down. It was his third injection of the day. Now, five people who were charged in relation to Perry’s death following a police probe…

I t’s been 18 years since Amanda Knox was thrust into the international spotlight after being wrongfully accused of murdering her roommate Meredith Kercher while studying abroad in Italy. Now, the case is back in the news thanks to an eight-part Disney+ drama, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. “I’m really excited for everyone to see it,” Knox, 38, told WHO earlier this year. “It’s been very much an immersion therapy experience for me and I’m looking forward to it finally being out in the world.” Knox was just 20 in 2007 when she headed from the US to Perugia for a year of studying abroad. She was arrested on November 6, just days after her flatmate Meredith, a 21-year-old from London, was found murdered in her bedroom, partly undressed…

What if we told you there was a product out there that could ‘transform’ your face overnight. Would you rush to the store to buy it – or roll your eyes? Skims’ latest launch, The Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap, is made from the brand’s signature shapewear material and claims to help snatch your jaw while you sleep. The price? $88. The sellout time? One hour. But can a stretchy piece of fabric really sculpt your jawline or is this just another beauty fad dressed up in celebrity gloss? DOES THE SKIMS FACE WRAP ACTUALLY WORK? When the face wrap launched on July 29, Skims called it their “first-ever face innovation”. Per the brand’s website, the face shapewear boasts Skims’ sculpting fabric – yes, the same material you’ll see in their…

CLEAR CLEANSE Do you have two eyes and a heart? Then, yes, like the rest of us, you will also find the number of cleansers to choose from overwhelming. In the case of picking a product for its ingredients rather than packaging, a lactic acid-based formula leans on the science of alpha hydroxy acids to break down dead skin cells and promote new cell growth. Lactic acid newcomer? The Omorfi Gentle Cleanser is the perfect starting point. ACID ALCHEMY Exfoliants are arguably the paradoxes of the beauty world. While incorporating them into your skincare routine can help fight dry, flaky skin, using them excessively can actually cause dryness. Sorry, we don’t make the rules. That’s why a lactic acid exfoliant can be so powerful. Slightly less intense than its glycolic…

BAGS OF STYLE GREECE She might’ve been on holiday, but Claudia Schiffer still dressed to impress. PECS APPEAL INSTAGRAM Proving he is a chip off the old block, Cruz Beckham showed he got his best assets from father David. CYCLE OF LIFE THE HAMPTONS For Jennifer Lopez, taking a super stylish snap is just like riding a bike. MAKING A SPLASH IBIZA Naomi Campbell couldn’t wait to show off her new Nounou bikini. SCOOTIN’ ALONG CALIFORNIA Jack Black had places to be as he zipped down the street in Los Feliz. DIP YOUR TOES IN INSTAGRAM Best friends Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber looked cosy as they lounged poolside. ALL AT SEA ITALY Kevin Hart and wife Eniko were joined by Ludacris and Eudoxie Mbouguiengue for a relaxing ocean paddle.…

Margot Robbie has seemingly been on a big, bold and beautiful journey of her own since she welcomed her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, 35, into the world in October 2024. Since then, she’s remained private about her son – whose name is yet to be revealed – and her experience becoming a mum. That is, until a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight to promote her new film, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, in which she made some rare comments about motherhood. “It’s funny, you try to explain to someone who has kids, you don’t need to because they get it … and if they don’t, it’s probably just really boring to hear,” she told the outlet. “It’s the best.” The actress, 35, has even made sure to bring…

What is a European summer without a little hot and heavy romance thrown in? Things are finally starting to heat up thanks to Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz. The pair strolled around Rome’s cobbled streets arm in arm on August 24. The catch-up came after the actress, 36, jetted in from Paris to see the singer, 31, following the French premiere of her new film, Caught Stealing. “He spends a lot of time in Rome so they decided to meet up there,” a source told British newspaper The Sun. “This is very early days, there are no labels. They’re having a lot of fun together.” Days earlier, the couple couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they dined in London’s Soho, sharing a kiss at Rita’s bistro on August…

Surprise baby announcements aren’t exactly groundbreaking in Hollywood, but Millie Bobby Brown certainly caught fans off guard when she revealed that she and husband Jake Bongiovi are now parents. “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” the pair wrote in a statement on social media on August 21. “And then there were three.” Shortly after their announcement, pictures of Brown, 21, and Bongiovi, 23, strolling through the Hamptons with their baby girl surfaced. The actress was snapped leaning into her new title, donning a jumper with the word “mother” written on it, while Bongiovi pushed a pram along the footpath. The news of their first child’s arrival came as quite a shock to fans, with the pair having only tied the knot in May last year and…

TRUE LOVE The former Arsenal and Liverpool player proposed to Edwards in 2022, six years after they first got together. “He’s so sweet and so genuine,” Edwards said of Oxlade-Chamberlain, who’s reportedly in talks to return to England’s football fields. T hey had so much in common. Perrie Edwards and Zayn Malik both shot to fame via British TV talent show The X Factor, selected to join put-together groups Little Mix and One Direction, who were soon at the forefront of a new wave of girl groups and boy bands. So when Edwards, a contestant in 2011, started dating Malik, who’d auditioned in 2010 and was a global star as one-fifth of 1D by the time Little Mix won, theirs was a match made in pop heaven. But behind closed…

MICHAEL ANGARANO and MAYA ERSKINE These two met when Erskine, 38, reached out to Angarano, 37, in the hopes of landing a role in his film Sacramento. She then got him to join the cast of Pen15, and, by 2019, they were an item and stepped out at the Emmy Awards – where they were both nominated. Since then, they’ve married and welcomed two children. They’ve also remained notoriously private, although Angarano did pay tribute to his wife on social media when Pen15 released its final season. “You are incredible … as an actor, a writer, a showrunner, a director and a mum,” he gushed. JASON RITTER and MELANIE LYNSKEY The Kiwi actress, 48, and Ritter, 45, started dating after meeting on the set of The Big Ask in 2013.…

What started as a fix for Natalie Manoushian’s home has become a successful and first-of-its-kind business, providing people with something we now recognise as a staple pantry item. Eight years ago, Natalie had two kids under 2 and was constantly looking for ways to organise her home, as well as make it look beautiful. “I used Dymo labels in my pantry and everywhere, but I thought the look wasn’t cutting it, and that’s when I started making custom vinyl labels,” Natalie, 37, from Sydney, tells WHO. “Friends and family started asking for them, too – and that’s when I realised this could be a side hustle.” Having recently closed a small online kids’ boutique which wasn’t working, Natalie credits the mistakes she made in that business as laying the groundwork…

Anti-inflammatory foods are no strangers to the world of health and wellness – unsurprisingly, for good reason. The counterpart to all things sugar, alcohol and processed ingredients, these powerhouse foods support your immune system and help reduce the long-term health risks associated with an inflamed diet. Basically magic, but mostly just science. While incorporating these foods into everyday life can be easier said than done, nutritionist and bestselling wellness author Jessica Sepel explains how we can gradually introduce them, along with the long-term benefits of reducing inflammation for health, energy and overall wellbeing. INFLAMMATION INSIGHTS As a meaningful starting point, Sepel points out that reducing inflammation isn’t just about diet. Yep, unfortunately, poor sleep and channelling your inner stressed-out George Costanza can have a ripple effect on your health, too.…

MOVIE THE ROSES Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) relationship is in ruins. They seem like the picture-perfect couple, with successful careers, happy kids, great friends like Barry (Andy Samberg) and Amy (Kate McKinnon), and an enviable sex life. But tensions hit breaking point when Theo’s job takes an unexpected nosedive and Ivy’s begins to soar – leading the couple into a bitter divorce in this remake of The War of the Roses. (In cinemas Thu., Sep. 4) MORE INSIDE! TASTE THE TENSION Our favourite foodies dish on this season of My Kitchen Rules. HARTNETT TAKES FLIGHT The actor returns for another thrilling role in his new action-comedy. LUKE’S LEAP OF FAITH The three-time Survivor contestant is eager to claim that winner title.…

Luke Toki is arguably the best Australian Survivor player never to have won the game – though, thanks to the show’s fans, the 38-year-old took home a whopping $500,000 after a GoFundMe was set up to help him and his family when he narrowly missed out on the title in 2019. Now, the married father-of-three, whose little girl, Maddie, 6, has been battling cystic fibrosis since birth, is back with something to prove. “Let’s cross our toes and cross our feet,” he tells WHO. “I try to just go out there and have some fun. So I think I’ll just have to look at the lay of the land. I’m definitely going out there to enjoy myself and hopefully blindside a few GOATs [greatests of all time].” While Australia v…

With her blonde hair, bubbly personality and powerful voice, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Reneé Rapp was born to be a pop star. However, the singer has insisted she aspired to be anything but. “I am not a pop girl,” she recently told Variety. “I didn’t grow up listening to pop music. I grew up on rap, soul, R’n’B. The only pop I liked was Kesha – and even that was, like, alt-pop.” But when she started working on her new album, Bite Me, the genre Rapp once avoided was the one she felt most drawn to. “This time around, I knew what I wanted,” Rapp explained. “I wasn’t making [this album] to impress anyone else. I made it to impress myself.” Consider everyone else pretty impressed already. At…