Innholdsfortegnelse for 4 January 2016 i OK! Magazine Australia

It was so much fun putting together our epic Best and Worst issue – especially catching up with our fave local stars. Sam and Sasha couldn’t keep their hands off each other (the honeymoon phase hasn’t worn off despite Sam’s early morning radio starts!), Sonia was one very proud mama as she showed the team pictures of little Maggie, while Zoe and Alex bickered like an old married couple over who mows the lawn (Zoe insists she does). Meanwhile, the hilarious Waleed thought he and Carrie looked like they were off to the school formal, and Danielle requested Justin Bieber play during the shoot (‘Don’t judge me,’ she told us). Hope you enjoy the issue!…

$35K SPARKLER! ‘Happiest Girl in the World,’ Snez captioned this Insty snap of her stunning ring. It’s only been three months since Sam Wood picked Snezana Markoski as his true love in The Bachelor finale and now, just 12 weeks after taking their love public, the personal trainer has made their romance official – and everlasting! During a holiday with Snez and her daughter Eve in his home state of Tasmania, Sam popped the question with a ring reportedly worth a whopping $35,000 – and talk of a televised wedding soon began. ‘She said YES! When you know, you know,’ Sam wrote on Instagram on December 14. As OK ! reported earlier this month, Sam hinted a Christmas engagement was in his sights,…

BACK TO GORDON Jodi is already using her maiden name on social media again, just days after the split. Jodi Gordon hasn’t let her split from hubby Braith Anasta get her down. Rather than crying over the end of her three-year marriage, the 30-year-old’s been busy packing her schedule. The star has been hitting the Sydney social circuit hard. She attended the Dîner en Blanc on November 28, then walked the red carpet at the Summer Hits At The Star event on December 3. She’s also been enjoying girl time with her daughter Aleeia, 21 months. On December 13, Jodi shared a pic of the little one hanging out with her cousin Tiani’s daughter. ‘Cousin love,’ she wrote. Jodi now plans to focus once again on her acting career, which…

Former Home and Away star Steve Peacocke, aka Brax, and wife Bridgette Sneddon will be marking one year of marriage this Christmas, but could there be something even bigger to celebrate? Bridgette turned heads on the AACTAs red carpet last week with her efforts to cover a slight belly curve with her purse, suggesting the 29-year-old could be pregnant with their first child! Earlier this year, Bridgette revealed she was looking forward to her new life in LA with Steve – the couple moved to Hollywood so Steve, 34, could pursue his movie career – admitting she was ‘excited about the future’. So, could a new addition to the family have been on the cards all along? While a spokesperson for the couple has denied the…

Taking to Instagram last week, Justin Bieber posted yet another snap from his former glory days with ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. ‘Crazy throwback’ he wrote, suggesting a reunion was on the cards. Meanwhile, Kourtney Kardashian hinted at a reconciliation of her own, when she stepped out in LA with her ex, Scott Disick, and their three-year-old daughter Penelope. But now it seems it was all an elaborate ruse to keep us from the real truth – that Kourt and the Biebs have been hooking up in secret for months! ‘It’s just fun,’ explains a pal, who reveals that Justin has been ‘casually hooking up’ with the 36-year-old mum-of-three for some time. The pair certainly looked like a couple when they stepped out for dinner at celebrity-favourite eatery The Nice Guy on…

KATE BOSWORTH When Kate Bosworth, 32, attended a function in London on December 3, it was hard not to notice her newly wax-like complexion. ‘It does appear that Kate has used either Botox or Dysport to her forehead, giving her that very smooth, wrinkle-free look,’ says cosmetic surgeon Dr Michael Salzhauer. ‘Her skin has a shine to it, perhaps due to a chemical peel.’ LEANN RIMES ‘When they say beauty is way more than skin deep, it’s hard for people who have psoriasis to wrap their minds around that,’ LeAnn Rimes, 33, says of her battle with the skin condition. Has the singer resorted to surgery to help boost her self-esteem? ‘She’s had her eyelids done, her lips plumped and her breasts done too,’ a pal claims. ‘And she gets…

The relationship between Ben Affleck and his Live by Night co-star Sienna Miller looks to have moved from professional to extremely personal after the pair were spotted holding hands between scenes on December 7. Sienna, 33, was in full costume while Ben, 43, was off-duty and dressed down as he clutched her hand. It wouldn’t be the first time Sienna’s hooked up with a co-star – she’s been linked to Daniel Craig and had a long-term romance with Alfie co-star Jude Law. Meanwhile, it’s alleged Ben enjoyed a flirtation with his Gone Girl co-star Emily Ratajkowski. But it seems he has eyes for another actress these days! A production insider claimed earlier this month that ‘Ben’s had Sienna in his sights for a while. They’re really flirty on set’ But…

PARTYING VEGAS STYLE With two years added to her residency and party-loving pals like Kate Hudson on call, is it the best place to avoid spiralling out of control? REFLECTIVE POSTS Britney was clearly in a reflective mood with this Instagram post in the lead-up to spending Christmas alone. WAISTING AWAY Taking to Instagram to show off her sudden and dramatic body transformation, has Britney taken her diet and exercise routine too far in her bid to bag a man? HANGING WITH MILEY Miley Cyrus is not the best influence! Brit received a special birthday shout out from the wild child when she sent her pal a bunch of balloons.…

ROCKET WORTHINGTON BORN MARCH 24 They kept their pregnancy a secret, but in May proud first-time parents Lara, 28, and Sam Worthington, 39, shared a snap of baby son Rocket on Instagram, writing, ‘March 24th 2015 best day of our lives’ And Lara couldn’t be happier, revealing, ‘It’s definitely a life-changing event, having a family, it’s like a little team now.’ The best part of being a mum? ‘Rocket’s laugh and waking up to him in the morning’ she says. ‘No amount of words can explain how much I love Rocket’ PRINCESS CHARLOTTE BORN MAY 2 Hours after her birth, Princess Charlotte was introduced to the world by parents Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, both 33. The palace announced the birth of the new princess – sister to…

SURPRISE NUPTIALS So how did they trick their guests? Howard Stern jokes, ‘Nobody gets married on a Wednesday.’ For years, Jennifer Aniston was painted as the heartbroken woman who lost husband Brad Pitt to Angelina Jolie – despite the fact that Jen was a beautiful, successful, wealthy, independent lady. Then, when she became engaged to sexy actor Justin Theroux in August 2012, she had to spend the next three years fielding questions about when they’d marry and denying reports of trouble in their relationship. But finally, after years of ‘poor Jen’ sentiments, the 46-year-old actress got her happy ending, marrying Justin, 44, in an intimate ceremony at their Bel Air home on Wednesday, August 5. The celebrity couple managed to do the unthinkable in Hollywood, keeping the ceremony top secret…

JESINTA’S HIS ROCK ‘It is important for me to be a pillar of strength for my fiancé,’ says Jesinta. The Sydney Swans final was just around the corner when it was announced in early September that their star player Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin would not play due to an ‘ongoing mental health condition’. Days later, Swans coach John Longmire confirmed, ‘Lance won’t be playing for the rest of the season,’ adding that addressing his mental health issue was Buddy’s ‘main priority’. The 28-year-old footballer’s fiancée Jesinta Campbell was in Japan at the time the news broke, with the 24-year-old later writing on Insty, ‘It doesn’t matter how this looks to other people. If this is something you gotta do, then do it. Fighters fight’ Rumours began flying that Buddy’s break was…

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GOING PUBLIC Just pals? Not exactly! Kyga only confirmed their love in August once she turned 18. SOCIAL MEDIA HIT Kylie proved she’s the Instagram queen with a massive 44.5 million followers. As the youngest member of a very famous family, it took a while for Kylie Jenner to emerge from the shadows of her popular sisters Kim, 35, Kourtney, 36, Khloé, 31, and Kendall, 20. But in 2015 she really made her mark, growing immensely popular with young fans around the world and extremely profitable. Whether you’re one of her fans or not, Kylie was a talking point for so many reasons – her controversial relationship with rapper Tyga, 26, her provocative photo shoots and Snapchat videos, her overtly sexual style and rumours about possible surgery. Her mega-pout lips,…

Growing up, I was always chubby… I was like, “OK, I’m the fat, funny sister,”’ says 31-year-old Khloé. But in a bid to rediscover her inner strength and independence after a heartbreaking split from Lamar Odom, Koko embarked on a new healthy lifestyle – and ended up shedding 16kg. The reality star says of her transformation, ‘I work out to look a certain way and feel a certain way but I do it for myself. I did it on MY terms’ Her motivational book, Strong Looks Better Naked, soon followed, not to mention a primetime talk show, Kocktails with Khloé – making her the true star of the Kardashian klan.…

There’s funny girls, and then there’s Amy Schumer. Unapologetic about breaking the industry’s size-zero mould and fearless in her approach to comedy, the 34-year-old was everywhere this year – and we were oh-so-happy about it. Proving that female leads can bring the funny just like the boys, Amy killed it with her film debut, Trainwreck. Then there were her wildly inappropriate yet unforgettable speeches at awards shows (Yes, she uttered the words, ‘I’m 160 pounds [72.5kg] and can catch a dick any time I want!’), her comic genius on Inside Amy Schumer and her awesome friendship with our other dream best friend, Jennifer Lawrence. Amy had us truly captivated in 2015.…

In any other year, the 34-year-old actress would probably have earned her place on Sexiest Women lists. But this year, Jessica was all about getting down to business, and growing The Honest Company into a $2.4 billion enterprise. Selling eco-friendly and non-toxic baby and household products, the mum-of-two has clearly discovered an untapped market. Jess gets why people might be surprised by her business savvy, but now she’s having the last laugh. ‘People just saw me as this girl in a bikini in movies kicking butt – maybe not the brightest bulb. It took three-and-a-half years of condescending nods and pats on the back of “good luck” or “go back to endorsing things” or “go do a perfume”.’ Guess who showed ’em……

When The Project co-host Carrie Bickmore won the Gold Logie this year, she used her acceptance speech to tell the world about her husband Greg, who sadly passed away from brain cancer in 2010. The 35-year-old star urged Australians to don a beanie the next day to help raise awareness for the disease – and we listened. ‘It’s funny, because I wasn’t going to do it, and now I think, thank God I did. Because there are so many people you can help’ says Carrie, who went on to start the foundation Beanies 4 Brain Cancer. Her co-star Waleed Aly says of that speech, ‘I remember having that moment where it hits you that you’re witnessing history,’ he says. It’s been a big 2015 for Waleed, too. In his first…

Wentworth star Danielle Cormack took home a Logie for her role as Bea Smith in the Foxtel drama, but that wasn’t her highlight of 2015. A much more personal moment comes to mind for the 44-year-old. ‘It was the year my eldest left the roost and went off to university, and my other son started school,’ the proud mum tells OK!. Danielle is very gracious with the praise she receives from fans of the show, but there’s one memorable moment she had with a fan this year that she won’t forget in a hurry. ‘Someone wanted me to sign my signature so they could get a tattoo’ she says. ‘I declined that, but said I would be happy to draw them a picture. The next day they sent me a…

In May, the American footballer was suspended from four games for allegedly tampering with balls to make them easier to grip. Calling the claims ‘ridiculous’, Tom, 38, had the suspension overturned by a judge in September, but the NFL appealed the ruling. ‘It’s been a tough, challenging seven months,’ Tom said soon after. To add to his stress, his marriage to supermodel Gisele Bündchen, 35, came under scrutiny in August, when 28-year-old nanny Christine Ouzounian was pictured on a private jet wearing Tom’s Super Bowl rings. He denied marriage troubles, saying, ‘We’re in a great place. I’m a lucky man.’…

The former star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills had a tough year when it came to battling her long-running substance abuse problems. In April, the 51-year-old was arrested and charged with trespassing and battery of a police officer. A stint in rehab followed, but Kim was arrested again in August for allegedly shoplifting from a Target store. Taking a break from the hit show to beat her demons, she said of her issues, ‘I really needed to go to treatment because I needed a break from what I was going through at home’ In September, Kim returned to Twitter and assured her fans she was still sober.…

KOURTNEY & SCOTT ONE PARTY TOO MANY Any KUWTK fan knows that Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick had their share of problems during the course of their nine-year relationship, but there was also no denying how adorable they were together. So in July, we were devastated when Kourt, 36, finally broke up with Scott, 32, after he was caught cosying up to his ex-girlfriend Chloé Bartoli in Monaco – while Kourt was at home with their three kids, Mason, six, Penelope, three, and 12-month-old Reign. A series of benders and stints in rehab followed as Scott seemed to finally face up to his substance abuse problems, but the damage was done for long-suffering Kourt, who tearfully admitted, ‘I worked so hard to keep this family together.’ With the couple recently…

FERGIE LOST 15 KILOS The 40-year-old singer has always been fit, but two years after having son Axl, Fergie’s got her fittest figure yet. After my pregnancy I took private dance classes for months,’ she says of shifting the kilos. BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD LOST 36 KILOS The actress, 34, truly transformed her body for Jurassic World, shedding an impressive 36kg since the birth of her second child, daughter Beatrice, in 2012. SELENA GOMEZ LOST 10 KILOS The 23-year-old singer was body shamed when she hit the beach in Mexico in April looking a little curvier, but she got back at the haters in September when she flaunted her incredibly toned figure. ‘I started doing Pilates. I love the active movement in Pilates. If I don’t work out, I feel heavy,’…

Bright lip colours aren’t going anywhere – and for good reason. Choose pink to freshen up your face in summer, although red, orange and plum are also sticking around. Simply pair with liner and lots of lashes. BLUE EYE SHADOW Blue eyeshadow continues to reign supreme on the red carpet and the runways for next year. Don’t be afraid to take it into teal territory or even try other colours like pinks, purples and greens. You’ll be surprised at how easy blue hues are to wear, even on brown eyes. Just make sure you pair with flawless skin and mascara.…

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Onlookers should have been doing a double take when Kylie Minogue cosied up to her newest Madame Tussauds creation. Instead, they were scratching their heads. But in the spirit of Christmas, the Princess of Pop, 47, didn’t let a dodgy waxwork spoil the fun, sharing a snap of the London unveiling, captioned, ‘Two posers!!!’ ‘They need to start again with the head – this time making it look human, rather than a monster from Dr Who !’ wrote one critic, while another posted, ‘The waxwork is dreadful. Who is [it] meant to be?’…

FREAKY FAN OF THE WEEK The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus recently met a fan who ‘lost [her] mind’ and bit him! ‘Um please don’t,’ he wrote on Insty. TECHNOPHOBE OF THE WEEK At 73, Harrison Ford is finally learning to text with the help of his wife, Calista Flockhart. ‘He’s getting better,’ she says, although emojis are still a mystery. ‘He says, “Where’d you get that picture from?”’ BIGGEST BESTIE RIVALRY ‘We’re going to try to figure out how to wear the exact same thing,’ says JLaw, who is up against her BFF Amy Schumer for a Golden Globe award. ‘That’s my mission.’…

LAURA WILSON OK !’s senior beauty editor points her perfectly manicured finger at this week’s standout stars. MAYA WYSZYNSKI OK !’s senior fashion editor is always dressed to impress – and expects the celebs to be, too! MIRANDA KERR UNKNOWN Laura says: ‘Miranda is usually a bit of a risk-taker on the red carpet, but she’s more demure here. It’s certainly chic, but I would have preferred to see no watch and different heels.’ ZENDAYA ROSIE ASSOULIN Maya says: ‘I would normally warn against this voluminous look on such a small frame, but Zendaya carries it well! The exaggerated flare and one shoulder balance each other out and keep it all in proportion.’ RIHANNA CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE Laura says: ‘Rihanna was the belle of her annual Diamond Ball…

Christmas came early for Taylor Swift, who was finally reunited with Calvin Harris at a festive-themed bash in Beverly Hills to celebrate her 26th birthday on December 13. After a month apart, rumours were rife that the pair were over, but they’re still very much on. Tay’s mum Andrea joined them for the low-key affair, with one party-goer revealing, ‘Taylor was given a cake and they sang Happy Birthday .’ With both stars wrapping their world tours this week, the couple plan to relax. ‘They want to do the homebody thing,’ a pal says, following Calvin’s final DJ gig in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. No doubt Tay will be cheering from the front row!…

After giving birth to baby boy Saint West on December 5, Kim Kardashian, 35, immediately put a plan in place to stop the onset of postnatal depression. The mother-of-two chose to have her placenta turned into pills – just like she did after giving birth to two-year-old daughter North. ‘I heard so many stories when I was pregnant with North of mums who never ate their placenta with their first baby and then had postpartum depression,’ Kim wrote on her blog. ‘I really didn’t want the baby blues and thought I can’t go wrong with taking a pill made of my own hormones – made by me, for me.’ Kim has started the process again since giving birth to Saint (who won’t have a middle name, according to his birth…

IS IT OVER? Is this the end for Hollywood’s golden couple? Just three weeks ago, Diane posted a PDA snap of her and Josh on Instagram. The Affair is the hit TV show that’s put Joshua Jackson back on the A-list – and the irony of him starring as a guy rocked by adultery won’t be lost on many after shock claims emerged that his girlfriend Diane Kruger stepped out on him last week with actor Norman Reedus. Just last month, Joshua, 37, admitted his almost 10-year relationship with Diane, 39, is ‘not always easy’ because ‘nothing in life that’s worth doing is always easy’. But their life won’t be getting any easier after reports that she’s allegedly cheating with The Walking Dead’s Norman, 46. According to US sources, Diane…

One would think the Serena Williams Live Ultimate Run in Miami would actually involve the tennis pro making the charitable 5km jog. But even Serena found a way to avoid the hard yards, by hailing herself a taxi from the 2km mark. Onlookers say the 34-year-old ‘appeared to start the run well’, leaving many confused as to why she made her sneaky exit. While some supporters suggested she was trying to save herself from possible injury, others were far from happy with her efforts, given her namesake event was a charity fund-raiser. One disappointed fan wrote, ‘bad form’, while another said they were, ‘glad she was caught’. And it’s not the first time Serena’s been accused of deceiving her fans. Back in November she told Instagram followers of her ‘superhero’…

MARCH 14 BIEBER’S ROAST Kourt and Kendall were all smiles at Justin’s Comedy Central Roast in LA. MARCH 28 HE’S A NATURAL WITH THE KIDS ‘Mason is as cool as a fan,’ he wrote of hanging out with Kourt’s son. Grandma Kris added the hashtag ‘#bestbabysitterintheworld’. OCTOBER 9 THAT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS DATE Stepping out for the first time as a pair, Kourt and Justin visited their favourite restaurant before hitting up Universal Studios for its Halloween Horror Night. NOVEMBER 2 PHOTO BOOTH FUN Justin and Kourtney couldn’t resist a group selfie at Kendall’s 20th birthday bash, along with 18-year-old Kylie. NOVEMBER 22 PARTY ANIMAL Following Justin’s AMA afterparty, Kourt looked a little worse for wear, and was assisted from the bash by her mum’s boyfriend Corey.…

By Hollywood standards, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth have been married for a long time, having celebrated their fourth anniversary last March. But insiders say their public smiles increasingly mask the private pain caused by their crumbling marriage. ‘They fight over everything’ a family friend reveals. ‘She’s great at making it look like she has the perfect family, but Jim hates playing those games. He’s not the type to pretend everything is OK when it’s not’ With the recent launch of her Draper James lifestyle brand, Reese, 39, seems even more determined to present herself as being the happy homemaker in a perfect relationship. The self-confessed ‘Type A personality’ has been bombarding Instagram with idyllic snaps from home, full of cheery baked goods and immaculate Christmas table settings. But such…

SOFÍA & JOE NOVEMBER 22 Arguably the most genetically blessed bride and groom of 2015, Modern Family star Sofía Vergara and her hunky Magic Mike beau Joe Manganiello said ‘I do’ at the Breakers Palm Beach resort in Florida. The bride, 43, wore a gorgeous custom-made Zuhair Murad gown for the nuptials, which took place in front of 400 guests – including Sofía’s son Manolo and A-list pals Reese Witherspoon, Channing Tatum and wife Jenna and the Modern Family crew. Sofía and Joe, 38, had their first dance to The Way You Look Tonight, before the vivacious bride kicked off her heels and got the guests dancing to party music courtesy of Pitbull. Sofía gushed, ‘I’m so happy. We’re super-excited about the future’ WHITNEY & TIM NOVEMBER 7 Wearing a…

HARPER BECKHAM DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL She loves fashion, you know, as all little girls do… but she loves sports’ a heartbroken Victoria Beckham, 41, recently admitted, after her four-year-old daughter Harper told her she wanted to play soccer like her dad, David, 40. ‘Dagger through the heart!’ At least the fashion designer can find solace in the fact that Harper has recently taken up ballet. BLUE IVY CARTER PAMPERED PRINCESS It’s been a year of luxury vacations and designer duds for superstar couple Jay Z, 46, Beyoncé and their three-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Earlier this year Bey, 34, shared a cute photo of baby Blue from a US Vogue mother-daughter shoot, captioned: ‘The real cover girl. My delicious Blue Blue at 11 months’ Aww. This has obviously led to a…

WHIRLWIND ROMANCE The pair reportedly moved in together after just five months of dating. The pop diva and the media mogul – doesn’t sound like too odd a pairing, surely? But when Mariah Carey was spotted canoodling with Aussie billionaire James Packer during a romantic Italian holiday in June, many were surprised at this new celebrity couple. The media tycoon, 48, is believed to have pursued Mariah for months before their extended trip to Capri, Cannes and Saint-Tropez – and from there, things moved at lightning speed. Before long, the pair had travelled to Sardinia, Israel and Ibiza together with Mariah’s four-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe. By September, they’d made their red carpet debut at The Intern film premiere in New York, and Mariah was there to support her man…

We started the year saying, ‘Who’s that girl?’ and ended it having followed gorgeous Gigi’s every move. After bagging a gig as a Maybelline New York model, the demands came flooding in for the 20-year-old, and it wasn’t long before she’d walked the catwalk for Marc Jacobs, Chanel and Michael Kors, to name a few. She wasn’t just a runway sensation though – her friendship with fellow It girl Kendall Jenner made us jealous and captivated at the same time, while Gigi’s split with Cody Simpson and subsequent romances with singers Joe Jonas and Zayn Malik made all the headlines. She ended the year realising her dream on the Victoria’s Secret catwalk, but for all the naysayers who claim she’s only made it because of her famous Real Housewife mum…

Jurassic World was one of the most anticipated films of the year, and charismatic, cute main man Chris had more than a little something to do with that. Having already proven his action-hero prowess in 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the 36-year-old will next appear in sci-fi flick Passengers with golden girl Jennifer Lawrence, and has also been tipped to take on the iconic role of Indiana Jones. Chris acknowledges the strange feeling that comes with suddenly gaining masses of attention, saying, ‘I’ve had those moments where I was the guy holding the purse at events and people just looked through me’ Well, those days are long gone, Chris!…

Did you do a double take when you saw local girl Ruby pop up as an inmate on TV hit Orange Is the New Black? Yep, you and the rest of the world. When the 29-year-old DJ/model/presenter/actress made her debut as Stella Carlin in Season Three in June, it’s fair to say she made an impact with her striking looks and star quality. Her Instagram account racked up 1.2 million followers almost overnight (it’s now up to more than 5.8 million), The Washington Post hailed her ‘the breakout new star of the season’ and straight women suddenly got confused about their sexuality. Ruby says of her rapid rise in popularity and legion of fans, ‘It’s very flattering and very sweet, but it is very weird.’ Ruby for Season Four? Yes,…

Forget David and Victoria – the Beckham everyone was talking about this year was 16-year-old Brooklyn. A budding model with cool style no doubt inherited from his fashionable parents, Brooklyn became a star in his own right – from sitting front-row at Fashion Week, to landing his first major magazine cover on Miss Vogue, and mingling with attractive A-listers Selena Gomez and Chloë Grace Moretz. Surprisingly grounded for a celeb child who boasts 5.2 million Instagram fans, Brooklyn says of his career aspirations, ‘I love football, I’m very passionate about photography and film. I’m keeping my options open.’ With the world already at his feet, we’d say that’s a very smart idea, Brooklyn!…

This time last year, Emma Freedman was reeling after suddenly losing her Weekend Today weather presenter job. ‘It took me a long time to get over it,’ admits the 26-year-old. ‘I took it to heart and felt as if I didn’t know my place in the world.’ Sessions with a psychologist and the love and support of family, friends and fans helped Emma bounce back. By February, she’d landed a new radio gig alongside ‘great buddy’ Jules Lund on 2Day FM, and had written a children’s book, Turning Pointes, which will be released in 2016. Then, in September, Em took out the Dancing with the Stars 2015 crown. ‘I am so proud of that,’ she gushes. ‘It’s been a crazy year but that was a massive, confidence-boosting highlight.’…

This year has proven to be bittersweet for glam TV fave Sonia Kruger. In January, she welcomed her longed-for baby Maggie into the world. ‘She’s a dream,’ gushes the new mum. Then sadly, in June, Sonia’s beloved dad Adrian passed away. ‘This Christmas will be emotional,’ says the Mornings host. ‘It will be our first without Dad, but it’s also Maggie’s first Christmas, which is just so special.’ Sonia, who also joined The Voice this year and celebrated her milestone 50th birthday in August, says 2015 won’t be a year she forgets in a hurry. ‘Life has changed a lot, but I’m loving my work and I’m also especially loving being with my little girl. Life is so good.’…

A$75,000 tab for prostitutes, alcohol and drugs during a three-day bender almost led to Lamar Odom’s death on October 13, when he was found unconscious at the Love Ranch brothel in Nevada. His estranged wife Khloé Kardashian, 31, dropped everything to be by his side at the Sunrise Hospital in Vegas as he clung to life support, and the thought of losing him forever saw her put their divorce on hold after he survived a heart attack and organ failure. When the 36-year-old woke, his first words were to his wife: ‘Hey, baby.’ Khloé said of standing by Lamar, ‘I will always love him. He’s alive and that’s all I wanted, for him to be OK. There is a very long road ahead. I will be there supporting him every…

When Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unconscious in a bathtub at her home in Georgia on January 31, many feared a repeat of her late mother Whitney Houston’s tragic death. But as Bobbi, 22, remained in an induced coma for six months and family members prayed for a miracle, worrying claims about the events leading up to the incident painted her boyfriend, Nick Gordon, 25, as a prime suspect. Bobbi’s father Bobby Brown refused to let Nick – who went to rehab for substance abuse in April – visit her in hospital, and in June, a $10 million lawsuit was filed against Nick, accusing him of allegedly assaulting Bobbi Kristina, stealing from her and controlling her during their relationship. Sadly, Bobbi Kristina passed away on July 26, with her family…

SANDRA &BRYAN LOVE AT LAST! There was a collective sigh of joy when word got out that Sandra Bullock, 51, had found love five years after her split from love rat ex-husband Jesse James. A photographer and model she met when he took party pics at her son Louis’s fifth birthday, Bryan Randall, 49, has been described as ‘one of the nicest guys ever’ – a perfect match for sweetheart Sandra! The couple debuted their romance at Jen Aniston and Justin Theroux’s wedding in August, and in October attended Sandy’s LA premiere for Our Brand Is Crisis. ‘Everything in my life is great right now,’ says the actress. TAYLOR &CALVIN MUSIC’S NEW POWER COUPLE Sparks flew when Calvin Harris, 31, hooked up with unlucky-in-love superstar Taylor Swift, 26, at the…

BEST HAIR Osher’s cool cut Not since ‘The Rachel’ has a hairdo thrilled us like that of our mane man, The Bachelor’s Osher Günsberg, 41. It even had NSW Premier Mike Baird tweeting! BEST WEDDING The Big Bang Theory The union of Penny (Kaley Cuoco) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) was worth the nine-year wait. Our fave part: Penny’s Toy Story vow shout-out! UNDERDOG OF THE YEAR ANTM From bobcat driver to catwalk queen, 2015’s Australia’s Next Top Model winner Brittany Beattie, 21, underwent an incredible transformation – including beating panic attacks – to take out the crown. ‘This is my dream,’ she says. GREATEST GAME CHANGER Netflix Streaming services wowed us in 2015, with 2.5 million Aussies signing…

TAYLOR SWIFT Why aren’t we surprised Tay Tay has hopped onto this trend! LAUREN CONRAD The Hills fashionista borrows the man in red’s catchphrase. GIULIANA RANCIC The E! star pays tribute to Rudolph’s nerdy cousin. MILEY CYRUS Murray Christmas! Miley wins extra points for the knitted hair buns. MATTHEW MORRISON & JANE LYNCH It’s carol time for these former Glee stars! NIALL HORAN, OLLY MURS, DEMI LOVATO & SAM SMITH This close-knit crew rug up for the festive season. SWEET YEEZUS! These Kanye West and Kim Kardashianinspired sweaters from Fresh Brewed Tees are selling for $69 a pop (US customers only, sadly!). PHARRELL WILLIAMS Nothing makes the chart-topping star more Happy than a cosy sweater!…

CUTENESS OVERLOAD! ‘You just get a huge shot of love in the heart,’ Matt says of being a dad. We can tell! FAMILY REUNION With Michelle and Levi in LA, Matt was ‘literally counting the days until they arrive’. He’s a heart-throb to many TV viewers, but Love Child star Matt Le Nevez only has eyes for his long-term partner Michelle Smith – and their adorable 19-month-old son, Levi! The cute trio had a sweet – and smooch-filled! – reunion at Sydney airport on December 13 after Levi and Michelle flew in from the family’s base in LA. Matt, 36, has been busy in Australia over the past several months filming Channel 9’s Love Child and Channel 10’s Brock – about racing legend Peter Brock, alongside Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Nat’s more…

SAD LOSS ‘I could always count on you to make me laugh,’ Kristin wrote in her tribute. Reality star Kristin Cavallari is grieving after the death of her brother Michael. Police believe the 30-year-old – who was missing for two weeks before his body was found on December 10 – may have died from exposure after crashing his car off a Utah highway. ‘This is a very painful time,’ Kristin said in a statement, asking for privacy. The 28-year-old posted a touching Instagram tribute to her sibling, who was arrested following a domestic dispute in the days before his death. ‘My heart is in a million pieces,’ she wrote on a pic of the pair as toddlers. ‘Mikey… you had such a good heart and will be forever missed. I’m…

IT’S A BOY! Home and Away’s Erika Heynatz and her hubby Andrew Kingston welcomed a ‘beautiful little boy Charlie’ earlier this month. Congrats! NEW LOVE? Russell Crowe has reportedly found love with NRL player Sam Burgess’s mother Julie. The pair were seen ‘canoodling’ at an Ed Sheeran gig. IT’S OFFICIAL Reece Mastin made his surprise hook-up with Bonnie Anderson Insty official, writing, ‘I’m blessed with who I have beside me!!!’ PROUD MUM Weathergirl Magdalena Roze and fiancé Darren Robertson are new parents to Archie Bob. TEXT BY PENELOPE KILBY & OLIVIA O’BRIEN PHOTOGRAPHS BY SPLASH…

Aussie model Erin Gleave spends a chunk of her year in chilly England with rapper hubby Example, so when the 33-year-old comes back home for a vacation, naturally she heads straight for the beach! On December 11, the brunette beauty took her son Evander (who turns one on December 21) to Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach to give him a true taste of an Australian summer. ‘We’ll make an Aussie of him yet!’ Erin wrote on Instagram following Van’s trip to the beach. However, the new mum joked that her little man’s first splash in the surf didn’t exactly go to plan. ‘He kept pulling his swim nappy off so in the end I gave up,’ she says. Of course, once we got over the cuteness of little Evander, it was…

DRAPER JAMES LAUNCH Jim hung back at the October 28 event as Reese partied with pals. Reese relied on pals like Naomi Watts in October. JIM IS A NO-SHOW! GETTING CHILD SUPPORT Jim didn’t appear on the red carpet at the Cinematheque Awards on October 30, leaving children Ava and Deacon to support mum on her big night. SOLO GLAM Reese flew solo when she was honoured at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards on November 9. GIRLS’ NIGHT With friends Jenna Dewan Tatum, Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer on November 14. OBAMA DRAMA  Reese rang in the festive season with President Barack Obama and his family on December 4 – and Jim was nowhere to be seen. SOFIA’S WEDDING  Love will tear us apart?…

The Christmas season is one of Britney Spears’ favourite times of the year. However, with the pop princess single over the holiday season for the first time in years, friends reveal that she’s turned to online dating – and partying – in the hopes of finally finding lasting love. ‘Britney is begging her staff to go partying’ a pal reveals. ‘She’s desperate to have fun and she’s online and meeting guys too’ Having recently celebrated her 34th birthday on December 2, Britney is struggling to adjust to single life after her June split with TV producer Charlie Ebersol, 32. Family has been on Britney’s mind as she’s started prepping for the festive season with her sons Sean, 10, and Jayden, nine. Already getting in the holiday spirit’ she announced on…

CHRISSY TEIGEN A LITTLE LEGEND We would have had kids five, six years ago if it had happened, but my gosh, it’s been a process,’ model Chrissy said in September about her and hubby John Legend’s struggle to fall pregnant. But just a month later, the 30-year-old shared a cute snap of John, 36, rubbing her belly to announce their baby joy. She wrote, ‘It hasn’t been easy, but we kept trying because we can’t wait to bring our first child into the world. We’re so excited it’s finally happening.’ MICHELLE BRIDGES THE BIGGEST WINNER It’s usually her job to get excited about bodies getting smaller, but in July the 45-year-old trainer was thrilled to announce she was expecting her first child with her equally fit partner Steve ‘Commando’ Willis,…

THE BIG REVEAL Caitlyn’s first public appearance was at the ESPYs in July as the recipient of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, where she thanked her family in a moving acceptance speech. FAMILY SUPPORT The klan showed their support on social media, with Kourt applauding Bruce’s ‘courage and bravery’ via Twitter. If I was lying on my deathbed and I had kept this secret and never ever did anything about it, I would be lying there saying, “You just blew your entire life”’ said Bruce Jenner, the former Olympic hero and ex-husband of Kardashian matriarch Kris, of finally letting the world in on his huge secret – he wanted to become a woman. The whispers about his gender transformation began in early 2014, after the 66-year-old was pictured with a…

On June 29, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner should have been celebrating 10 years of marriage. But the next day, they revealed the shocking news that they were calling it a day. The couple, both 43, fled to the Bahamas with kids Violet, 10, Seraphina, six, and Samuel, three, as they confirmed via their rep, ‘We have made the difficult decision to divorce. We go forward with love and respect for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children.’ So what went wrong? As rumours whirled about Ben’s alleged affair with former nanny Christine Ouzounian, 28, claims about his supposed gambling and drinking problems also rose to the surface. ‘They have both been very open about their marriage struggles’ says a friend. ‘[Jen] loved Ben. But there comes a…

TRENDY BABY BUMP ‘Fashion is fun and I love experimenting even when I’m pregnant,’ Kim says. Many women would use pregnancy as an excuse to throw on the comfiest, stretchiest clothes possible at a time when your body needs to relax. But Kim Kardashian isn’t most women, and when she fell pregnant with her second child, she began rocking a very unique maternity wardrobe that featured skintight clothes, leather, thigh-high boots and sheer bodysuits. Influenced by fashionista hubby Kanye West, 38, the 35-year-old seemed to take more risks the further along she got in her pregnancy, saying, ‘Being pregnant and a lot heavier, I think you have to show off the curves. It’s not like I’m trying to hide my pregnancy, whereas my last pregnancy, I was trying to find…

MARRIAGE WOES They’ve faced divorce talk since they wed, but pals insist they ‘are very much in love’. In February 2015, Johnny Depp finally gave up his bachelorhood, tying the knot with Amber Heard, who is 23 years his junior. Unfortunately for the actor formerly known for his sexy style and brooding looks, it was also the year he started to lose his touch as a ladies’ man. Taking the dishevelled, effortless look a step too far, the 52-year-old actor hit red carpets with greasy hair, ill-fitting suits and an overall look that screamed ‘I woke up like this’. Johnny also gained attention for his strained appearance with Amber at the Venice Film Festival, fuelling whispers their marriage was already troubled. In response, Amber said, ‘I try not to react…

In late 2014, she quietly left Australia for LA with her new hubby, actor Sam Worthington, to navigate first-time parenthood of their son Rocket, born in March. But over the course of this year, Lara made a more noticeable return to her native Australia – looking amazing with her chic bob and pixie cut, flaunting a trim and taut body just months after giving birth, and glowing from ear to ear with her family by her side. And it wasn’t just her surname that was different. Motherhood has grounded the once social-media-loving starlet, and she’s now more focused on building her beauty business, The Base, than coveting the spotlight. The 28-year-old admits, ‘I just needed to shut up for a while and get my head around what I wanted to…

With her exotic looks and to-die-for body, this 24-year-old was always going to get noticed. Emily got her big acting break in the box-office smash Gone Girl, followed by a role in We Are Your Friends alongside Zac Efron, all while earning style cred for her chic red carpet looks and making us green with envy over her Instagram posts. But while Emily has a starring role in Robin Thicke’s hit Blurred Lines film clip to thank for her rise to stardom, she admits, ‘It’s the bane of my existence. When anyone comes up to me about Blurred Lines, I’m like, “Are we seriously talking about a video from three years ago?’” Yes Emily, we are!…

Hearts around the world are beating fast for model and actor Scott, the chiselled son of acting and directing legend Clint, who landed the romantic lead in the Nicholas Sparks’ adapted film The Longest Ride. It was no surprise then that pop culture-savvy Taylor Swift chose Scott, 29, as her handsome main man in her epic Wildest Dreams video. But despite all the recent attention, Scott is keeping his feet firmly on the ground, revealing, All of a sudden you do a movie and there’s buzz and it’s like you’re in the cool crowd. But you know it can go away as quickly as it came… You can’t take Hollywood – or yourself – too seriously.’ And what of that rather made-for-movies body? Scott says, ‘I grew up surfing and…

They may have Married at First Sight, but against the odds, devoted duo Alex Garner and Zoe Hendrix are still going strong. ‘We’re rock solid,’ says Alex, 30. After suffering a tragic miscarriage in 2015, the couple are already making special personal plans for 2016. ‘We hope to get married – I’d love a non-traditional, fun wedding that shows our personalities – and we want to try again for a baby. We’re ready,’ confides Zoe, 26. They’re also hoping to secure a spot as contestants on the next season of The Block. ‘Yes, we’re crazy,’ laughs Alex. Good luck, guys!…

Move over, Tarzan and Jane! Jungle buddies Julia Morris, 47, and her much-adored I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! sidekick Dr Chris Brown, 37, are now clearly on top of the food chain when it comes to winning duos, especially on screen. ‘Two words to sum up my year,’ says Bondi vet Chris: ‘Julia. Morris!’ He can’t speak more highly of his comedienne co-host, with whom he’s struck up a strong friendship. ‘We spend a lot of time together, even out of Africa – we get along really well and we make each other laugh.’ While Julia’s affections for her chiselled comrade are no secret, the House Husbands actress also credits her ‘fulfilling year’ to her family, husband Dan and daughters Ruby, nine, and Sophie, seven. ‘I wouldn’t…

She may look sweet as sugar, but US pop star Ariana showed her sour side this year during what should have been a harmless trip with a pal to a doughnut store. In July, footage surfaced of the 22-year-old singer in Wolfee Donuts in California, picking up a doughnut, licking it and then turning her nose up at a tray of the calorific treats in a fat-shaming protest, saying, ‘What the f---is that? I hate Americans. I hate America.’ Ariana was quick to apologise for her behaviour, releasing a statement that read, ‘I am EXTREMELY proud to be an American and I’ve always made it clear that I love my country. What I said in a private moment with my friend… was taken out of context and I am sorry…

When Benjamin McKenzie and Morena Baccarin hit the Emmys in September, they announced their new romance to the world via a cosy display on the red carpet. And just days later, word got out that the couple were expecting their first child together and planning to marry. But the timing of the pregnancy fuelled rumours of an affair between Morena, 36, and the former The O.C. star, 37, with her estranged husband Austin Chick claiming in legal documents that her pregnancy ‘places the moment of conception right in the first week of June, the time she was telling me she wanted to work on our marriage and well before we stopped sharing a bed.’ For her part, Morena claimed that she and Austin, who share two-year-old son Julius, had talked…

WE’RE BRINGING THE SALON TO YOUR OWN HOME! Get pampering this weekend, thanks to Veet Spawax. The Spawax Kit includes delicious Purple Lily and Sugar Fig fragranced wax discs that give you silky-smooth legs, underarms and bikini lines. No longer a tricky situation, the process is simple and enjoyable – and there won’t be any waxy mess afterwards! With the pod’s red glow giving off relaxed vibes, it’s the ultimate beauty experience. As it uses the same hot-wax methods salons use, the Veet Spawax is a professional quality product for waxing. Veet Spawax has two refills with six stripless wax discs. Use four for half legs, one for your bikini line and one for underarms. The only trouble is deciding what fragrance to pick! Choose from Purple Lily and Sugar…

ROBERT & FKA TWIGS BRITS IN LOVE Robert Pattinson took just six months to realise British singer FKA twigs was the one for him. The 29-year-old popped the question in April after a whirlwind romance, breaking the hearts of Twilight fans who were still holding out hope of a reunion with Kristen Stewart. While the notoriously private actor and FKA, real name Tahliah Barnett, have remained coy about their wedding plans, the 27-year-old singer said she was eager to ‘get married, have children’, adding, ‘I’m quite traditional.’ IGGY & NICK SLAM DUNK Basketballer Nick Young chose his 30th birthday in June to ask Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea to be his wife. The pair had been dating for a year and a half when Nick proposed, with Iggy, 25, showing off…

GRUNGE GIRL LINER 2015: LACK OF LINER This was very much the year of no eyeliner (or very little), with A-listers choosing to make a statement with eyeshadow and lots of lashes instead. However, Fashion Week for SS16 has provided all the inspiration we need to bring back eyeliner for the new year, and with a slightly grungy edge. Use a black kohl liner to line your entire eye, but go heavier on the lower lash line for a cool-girl finish. NATURAL BROWS 2015: SUPER-STRONG BROWS The past year has been about strong, Lily Collins-style brows on celebrities and models alike, but natural brows are back for 2016. Just brush them up with a gel for an on-trend finish. ‘Feathered brows are the lazy girl’s way of looking polished,’ says…

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20 Having to decide ‘Where to from here?’ will put you under a fair amount of pressure. However, listening to others and realising you’re not always right will create a more balanced outlook, especially at home. You can be accommodating without allowing others to manipulate you. This week’s mantra: Time for a change in direction. AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19 Is it going to be another stressed-out Christmas or one that’s nice and easy? Sadly, you can’t depend on others to organise anything, so decide what you want to do and make some calls. It’s been a big year, so if you’re getting away, the break will allow you to step back and reassess things. This week’s mantra: I’ll focus on what I want.…