Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 47, 2025 i WHO

Every year, I vow to be better organised and get my Christmas shopping done early. While I’ve yet to master that, at least my festive playlist is sorted thanks to our very own Kylie Minogue. The pop icon is reissuing her 2015 Christmas album – and showing no signs of slowing down (page 18). I’m also thrilled to spotlight the celeb mums who welcomed children later in life (page 34) – a story close to my heart after having my first child at 40. Sandra Bullock is another star who became a parent in her mid-forties, adopting son Louis and, later, daughter Laila. It’s been a difficult few years for Sandy, so it’s wonderful to see her slowly returning to the public eye (page 16). This week, we share the…

They say all publicity is good publicity, and that certainly seems to be the case with All’s Fair. Despite its stellar cast, which includes Kim Kardashian, Glenn Close, Naomi Watts and Sarah Paulson, Ryan Murphy’s legal drama has been dubbed so bad it’s good. Now the series – which premiered on November 4 with an extremely rare Rotten Tomatoes score of zero per cent – has been renewed for a second outing. “Batten down the hatches, we’re coming back,” Close, 78, wrote on Instagram, sharing the unexpected news on November 25. Seemingly predicting the mixed response to the show in a November 14 episode of The Kardashians, Kardashian, 45, shared her concerns, saying, “Here’s the thing: these shows, it is not guaranteed that it’s gonna be a hit. So you…

Sydney got a dose of Hollywood last week as Walton Goggins touched down for the Australian premiere of the new season of Fallout, Prime Video’s blockbuster adaptation of the wildly popular video-game franchise. The actor, who became a household name thanks to his role in Season 3 of The White Lotus, arrived with co-stars Ella Purnell, 29, and Aaron Moten, 36, landing at Sydney Airport on November 23 ahead of the red carpet event the following night. The Harbour City marked the first stop on the trio’s global promotional tour for the series’ highly anticipated second season. Speaking on stage during a pre-screening Q&A with host David Campbell, Goggins, 54, reflected on his history with the city. “The last time I was here … 15 years ago – got off…

They’re often referred to as the closest thing the US has to royalty, but for the glamorous and powerful Kennedy political dynasty, their wealth and privilege have always come at great cost. From accidents to murders, tragedies have prematurely ended the lives of the Kennedys for more than seven decades (see breakout). Now, a young mother is set to lose hers. Tatiana Schlossberg recently revealed she has less than 12 months to live after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The 35-year-old is the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, and her grandfather was assassinated US president John F. Kennedy. “For my whole life, I have tried to be good, to be a good student and a good sister and a good daughter, and to protect my mother and never make her upset…

When filmmaker Noah Baumbach and co-writer Emily Mortimer began working on the script for Jay Kelly, their film about an iconic movie star confronting the cost of life in the spotlight, casting George Clooney became an early priority. “We kind of knew it needed a movie star to play the movie star, because the audience needed to feel a history with the character – they’re watching in the same way the people in the movie feel with the character,” Baumbach told The Hollywood Reporter in October. “George seemed like a great one, because there’s something timeless about him. He feels like he could be a movie star in any time period.” Clooney was happy to oblige. “I read it, and I was like, ‘Well, if I take time to think…

Far from attempting to distance herself from her famous lineage, Kaia Gerber is leaning into it while she carves out her own niche as a model and comedic actress with a literary side hustle. At the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of her campy horror movie, Shell, co-starring Kate Hudson and Elisabeth Moss, the 24-year-old pulled focus in a white Hervé Léger bodycon gown with a sweetheart neckline – a custom recreation of the dress her mother, supermodel Cindy Crawford, wore to accompany her then husband, Richard Gere, to the Academy Awards in 1993. “Kaia had sent me a mood board for TIFF and this was one of her references,” her stylist Molly Dickson told Vogue. “I thought it would be amazing to pay tribute to Cindy’s iconic moment.”…

After years of whispers that there was a lot going on behind the scenes, 2025 was when we finally got to see what the Duchess of Sussex has been doing with her post-royal life. Meghan Markle started the year off with a bang on January 1, making her long-awaited personal return to Instagram and announcing the first season of her Netflix lifestyle show, and it will culminate on December 3 with her holiday special premiering on the streamer. In between, she has done everything from launching her As Ever company to filming scenes in Lily Collins’ upcoming movie Close Personal Friends. But just like everything Meghan, 44, does, people have either thought her jam was the best thing since the invention of sliced bread or they’ve slammed her for being…

STRESS TO SUCCESS Monica says that for parents, stress around timelines, conflicting advice and regression anxiety can be overwhelming. The idea behind My Binkie Bear is to help families reframe developmental challenges as exciting journeys of discovery. Scan to shop or visit mybinkiebear.com When Monica Jones spotted a Facebook post about a mum who was struggling to take away her child’s dummy, she was shocked. Not because she thought it wasn’t a challenge, but because in the 14 years since she’d had the problem herself, there still wasn’t an obvious solution. It was 2023 and Monica’s kids were all teenagers. Feeling overwhelmed with their problems and wishing someone could give her a handbook on how to deal with them, she realised perhaps she could be that person for those still…

Protein. Whether you’re a vegetarian, omnivore, vegan or somewhere in between, chances are you’ve wondered whether or not you’re getting enough protein in your diet. Far more than just a buzzword, protein provides the building blocks for our bodies – supporting muscle growth, regulating hormones, boosting immune function, and even keeping our hair, skin and nails healthy. Yet, in the chaos of daily life, protein often slips down the priority list or gets completely forgotten amid our endless to-do lists. The good news? It only takes a few small, practical tweaks to make a big difference. Jess Sepel, a wellness expert and the founder of JSHealth Vitamins, says there are simple ways to hit your protein goals without overhauling your entire diet – no heavy lifting required. PROTEIN 101 According…

The days are long and the nights are young, which can only mean one thing: it’s officially time to slip into your best heels, forget your responsibilities and step into the evening with a full face of glam. And we get it, while it may be nice in theory, this can often be much harder in real life – especially when you’re rifling through your wardrobe or panic-following a makeup YouTube tutorial just minutes before you’re supposed to leave. Been there, bought the tomato girl blush. That is, of course, where we come in. Whether it’s a last-minute cocktail invite, a beach soiree or the office Christmas party, think of this as your comprehensive glam guide – sweaty dance floor-approved. WEAR IT TO: YOUR WORK CHRISTMAS DO When it comes…

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Beetroot in Sage Butter INGREDIENTS FOR THE PUMPKIN GNOCCHI 1kg Hokkaido pumpkin (red kuri squash) Salt 500g potatoes (all-purpose) Freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated nutmeg 1 dash of lemon juice 1 egg yolk 4 tblsps semolina FOR THE BEETROOT 500g cooked beetroot (beets) 2 garlic cloves 20 sage leaves 2 tblsps oil 2 tsps butter ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS Plain (all-purpose) flour, for dusting 10 basil leaves 120g parmesan cheese Potato ricer METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 200C. Wash and trim the pumpkin, scrape out the seeds with a spoon and cut the flesh into 6 wedges. Place the wedges on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake 2in the oven for 35 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil.…

MOVIE MY SECRET SANTA Single mother Taylor (Alexandra Breckenridge) is desperate for some cash at Christmas to be able to afford snowboarding lessons for her daughter (Madison MacIsaac). She hatches a plan to disguise herself as a man in order to get herself a job as Santa Claus at a nearby ski resort and reach her goal. Although, she gets more than she bargained for when she accidentally starts falling for the resort’s manager (Ryan Eggold). (Premieres Wed., Dec. 3 on Netflix) MORE INSIDE! GET IN THE FESTIVE SPIRIT WHO rounds up our picks of what to watch this Christmas. NUREMBERG HITS CINEMAS The highly anticipated historical drama stars Russell Crowe. THEY HAD IT COMING Liv Hewson and Natasha Liu Bordizzo on their latest drama.…

After years of working abroad with some of Hollywood’s biggest names, homegrown talents Liv Hewson, 30, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo, 31, sit down with WHO to chat about filming their latest feminist-focused, Sydney-based series, He Had It Coming. What drew you both in when you first read the script? LIV HEWSON I hope they don’t mind me mentioning this, but when I got sent the script at the time, the title of the show was Kill All Men, and so I get this email that’s just like: “Read for interest: Kill All Men.” I just sort of was like, “Well, don’t mind if I do.” And the mix of how confronting the subject matter is and then how funny the world of the show is – that’s my favorite space…

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Tributes poured in last week for pioneer chef Skye Gyngell, the first – and only – Australian female to earn a coveted Michelin star. The cookbook author passed away at 62 after battling a rare and aggressive skin cancer, with celebrity chefs remembering the mark she left on the culinary world. In the ’80s, Gyngell was at the forefront of the Slow Food movement, focusing on locally sourced products, before opening the iconic Petersham Nurseries Café in south-west London, where her popular farm-to-plate style earned her the esteemed star in 2011. Fellow Australian chef Kylie Kwong said, “Skye was one of the greatest cooks of all time,” while the staff at her London eatery Spring Restaurant called their founder “one of the earliest voices championing British farmers” who would be…

While enjoying a day on the golf course with friends in Palm Springs, California, on November 23, two-time Grammy winner Justin Bieber committed the ultimate faux pas: ducking to the bushes to relieve himself, having previously been seen swigging from a can of beer. Not just uncouth, under Californian law, public urination can be treated as a misdemeanour, often classified as a public nuisance. It carries potential fines of more than $1500 and even up to six months in county jail. This isn’t the first time Bieber, 31, has been caught peeing in a public place. He famously faced backlash in 2013 when, at 19 years old, a viral video circulated of him urinating in a mop bucket at a restaurant in New York and shouting, “F--k Bill Clinton,” during…

Her megawatt smile used to be a regular fixture on red carpets, but in the past few years, Sandra Bullock has all but disappeared from Hollywood. The actress has been keeping a low profile since losing her long-term partner, Bryan Randall. After the photographer’s death in August 2023 at age 57, following a three-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Bullock has been focused on her children, Louis and Laila. “Sandra had it all, and once she lost Bryan, she had to rethink priorities, and making movies wasn’t the top priority,” a source told the Daily Mail. “The time it takes to make them – the time away from family – is a lot to deal with.” While the 61-year-old actress hasn’t been seen in a film since her 2022 adventure…

CLAIRE DANES The Emmy Award winner has opened up about the “shame” she felt when she discovered she was pregnant at age 44. The Beast in Me star, now 46, spoke on the SmartLess podcast on November 17 about the complicated feelings she had about welcoming her third baby, joking that she was “so old when that happened”. “I did not foresee this at all. And it was weird. Suddenly, I felt, like, a funny shame,” she told hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. “I was naughty. I had been caught fornicating past the point I was meant to … and it was like I found an edge that I hadn’t been quite conscious of – like I was going outside of the parameters a little bit.” Danes…

Victorian mother Mindy Monck will never forget the Christmas she felt so sad she simply “couldn’t smile”. Her 18-month-old son, Ethan, had just been handed a devastating kidney cancer diagnosis and, instead of excitedly tearing wrapping paper off new toys, he was heavily sedated after undergoing gruelling surgery at Monash Children’s Hospital, 200km away from his home in the city of Sale. “Christmas Day was quite a hard day for us,” Mindy tells WHO. “Ethan wasn’t able to open his eyes or open his presents. It was his first Christmas where he could acknowledge it. He should have been able to open those gifts, [have] us see the happiness on his face, but unfortunately that wasn’t our reality.” With Mindy and her husband, David, living hours from the medical support…

Discover Japan the effortless way with Inspiring Vacations’ curated small-group tours. Perfect for travellers who want culture without the chaos, each itinerary blends the country’s greatest hits – think Osaka street eats, Kyoto temples, scenic bullet-train rides and soothing onsen stays – with expert-led guidance and seamless transport. Expect comfortable hotels, immersive optional experiences and a pace that keeps things exciting without feeling rushed. A stress-free way to see Japan at its best. inspiringvacations.com COMPILED BY: MADISON BOGISCH…

Jewellery is deeply personal. It sits against our skin, moves with us, and reflects the stories and sentiments we carry. A beautiful piece doesn’t end its journey with us, either. Passed down through generations, gifted to loved ones or chosen as a symbol of identity, these carefully selected heirlooms hold just as much meaning as they do beauty. But as difficult as it can be to preserve and not lose a dearly loved piece, in such a saturated market, choosing the right brand and style can be just as challenging. Which is exactly why we think it’s worth giving you a nudge in the right direction – specifically, Down Under, where Australian-made brands continue to, in our unbiased opinion, effortlessly outshine many from around the world. VIBRANT VIBES SHARP &…

FRESH START Depending on how late your event ends, cleansing might be something that you only think about the next day, which is exactly why it’s worth giving your skin a head start with a clean base. For its ability to hydrate and clear out impurities, you can’t go wrong with Laneige’s Water Bank Gel Cleanser. With a cult following, this cleanser sets the stage for a flawless, glowy shine. It’s almost as though you’ve never missed a wink of sleep. DEW DROPS There’s something about a face serum that feels like splashing your skin with a bottle of spring water that just makes sense. Beyond its rich blue hue, Esmi’s serum deeply hydrates and nourishes your complexion, giving you fresh, dewy skin that lasts from this event and beyond.…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 There’s a sense of anticipation and breakthrough happening this week. Travel or study plans, or the lofty goals and aspirations you’ve been working on, may begin to show signs of actually coming into fruition. It’s all coming together – opportunities will come knocking soon enough. TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 Your focus turns to finances and what still feels unfinished now. The calendar year is nearly done and you may or may not have reached your financial goals yet – but, either way, it doesn’t mean it’s all over. You can still turn a situation around, just by deciding to change your mind or do things differently. GEMINI MAY 21–JUN. 20 This is your moment to shine and celebrate all you are. It’s a highlight of the…

Queen Camilla has two favourite authors. Unsurprisingly, one is Jane Austen, the writer of British classics such as Pride and Prejudice and Emma. The other is Peter James, the man behind the bestselling crime series featuring Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, which has also been made into a hit drama called Grace. “Shortly after becoming Queen, she wrote asking if I might set a Roy Grace novel in London,” James tells WHO. “Well, things have not ended well for people who’ve disobeyed past Queens of England. So I started thinking about it and I thought what better place in London than Buckingham Palace?” The result is The Hawk Is Dead. The story follows the policeman as he investigates an attack on the royal train, while the Queen is on board, which…

Forget the casinos that line the world’s gambling capital, the Las Vegas strip underwent a major face lift to accommodate Formula 1’s all-star teams – and, just as importantly, the A-list stars who swarmed the US city to watch the thrilling Grand Prix event. From Beyoncé and Jay-Z, to Cynthia Erivo, Naomi Campbell and Ben Affleck, celebrities braved Vegas’ unprecedented floods for the three-day celebration, which kicked off on November 20 and culminated in F1’s finest racing around the street track for top spot. For Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, it was the opportunity to enjoy a rare “fast-track date night”, just days after celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Their son, Dylan, even tagged along. Meanwhile, Beyoncé, 44, got all revved up courtesy of Lewis Hamilton, with the sporting great…

He may have steered clear of political stories in his acting career, but Simon Baker can now add lobbyist to his real-life CV after a surprise move. On November 25, the actor, 56, joined the Liberal opposition party and members of the Great Australian Bight Alliance at South Australia’s Parliament House as part of a push to secure World Heritage status for the scenic region. “I watched with great enthusiasm the fight for the Bight, and then, in the last 12 months, I’ve watched the tragedy unfold of the algal bloom and the impacts that’s had on the communities,” Baker, a long-time environmental advocate, told The Advertiser. “I think it’s beautiful if we turn our energy towards preservation.”…

Fans and colleagues are rallying around Gogglebox Australia star Tim Lai after he gave an update on his cancer prognosis, having first revealed his diagnosis in October. The 46-year-old took to Instagram to detail how he was coping physically and mentally, admitting he was “struggling” but “very positive” after starting a course of treatment. “It has been a pretty rough trot,” he explained, without revealing the exact type of cancer he is battling. “I have been, and still am, quite nauseous. I’m struggling to even sip water without wanting to throw up.” Lai, who has appeared on Network Ten’s TV Week Logie Award-winning series since 2019 with his sister, Leanne, also revealed that he is experiencing a lot of pain. “I’m cramping a lot, pretty bad headaches, body pains, I…

FEELIN’ FESTIVE Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped) is a reissue of Minogue’s 13th studio album from 2015. The holiday season offering will feature four brand new tracks: ‘Hot in December’, ‘This Time of Year’, ‘Office Party’ and Amazon Music exclusive ‘XMAS’. After four decades in the spotlight, Aussie pop sensation Kylie Minogue is only just getting started. The 57-year-old is gearing up for the release of Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped) on December 5, revisiting her 2015 festive album with four new tracks in celebration of its decade milestone – extras she hopes will “add a little extra sparkle”. It’s just one piece of a machine she has no intention of slowing. “I realise that work keeps me active and keeps my mind stimulated,” she told UK Grazia in May. And the…

Making his mark If there’s a way to describe Archie Madekwe, it’s that he’s a creative at heart. From an early age, artistic fields drew him in. “That looked like me making magazines and being a writer, and putting on plays and being in the choir,” the 30-year-old South London native told W magazine. “Anything that wasn’t academics or sport.” He found his way to the renowned BRIT School, where he studied acting, before furthering his learning at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. However, his studies were cut short when he was cast in The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? on the West End in 2017. “I thought I’d be a professional theatre actor, maybe do this ‘pilot season’ thing I’d seen my cousin [Ashley Madekwe] doing,”…

When Bette Midler turned 50, she told Oprah Winfrey that she took time to pause and examine the life she’d already lived. “I recommend that for everybody,” she said at the time. “It’s a chance to look at what your life has been about.” Thirty years on, the doyenne of stage and screen is still nostalgic. “You know, when you’re old, you remember the old things better than you remember yesterday,” she told the crowd at the New York Restoration Project’s Hulaween gala in October, where she received the Catalyst Award. She founded the organisation in 1995 to help the community gain access to green spaces in the city. “You don’t remember what you ate yesterday, but you remember what it felt like to dig in a filthy park and…

OK, so you feel lousy. You want to do something that will help lift your mood, but everything seems terrible and you keep coming up blank. Luckily, Matilda Boseley, the author of The ADHD Brain Buddy, has come up with a list of ways to boost your mood in 30 minutes. It’s worth a try, because anything is better than feeling like this, right? 1 Call your mum, your grandpa or a friend who you haven’t spoken to in a while. Ask about the shows they’ve been watching, their newest hobbies or if there is any juicy gossip going on in their workplace. 2 Perform a random act of kindness. It doesn’t have to be big – perhaps it’s donating a little money to a charity you care about, writing…

VALUED AT $175! FOR THE… SKINCARE LOVER HER VIBE: She’s the person you turn to when your skin is acting up and can tell you the difference between retinal and retinol. WHAT SHE WANTS: Glowy skin, refined pores and a bathroom shelf that resembles a Mecca counter – specifically the one at Bourke Street, Melbourne. GIFT HER: A high-performance skincare set to refine her already-impressive routine or a couple of under-eye masks for an instant pick-me-up. FOR THE… WELLNESS JUNKIE HER VIBE: She starts her day with a matcha, ends it with magnesium and has just started cycling through essential oils. WHAT SHE WANTS: Gentle rituals that help her rest, reset and recover – and to perfect her downward dog at Pilates. GIFT HER: Anything that screams self-care – a…

BACK IN ACTION! LOS ANGELES Jack Black suited up as Professor Shelly Oberon to film scenes for final chapter Jumanji 3. WINTER WONDER ENGLAND Dame Helen Mirren made a very special appearance on The Repair Shop’s Christmas episode. READY TO ROCK PHILADELPHIA Anthony Ippolito was the spitting image of a young Sylvester Stallone on the set of I Play Rocky. ON THE BALL NEW YORK CITY Flanked by friends in ping-pong ball helmets, Timothée Chalamet hit the pop-up store for upcoming film Marty Supreme. WORTH THE WAIT LOS ANGELES Former Beverly Hills, 90210 co-stars and real-life exes Brian Austin Green and Tiffani Thiessen publicly reunited for the first time in 30 years at a Sandals Resorts event. CUTE AND CUDDLY LOS ANGELES Christmas is sorted in the Lachey household, with…