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Today it’s R U OK? Day (Sept 12), a day when it’s important to start a conversation with anyone you know who may be struggling. It’s a day to talk to colleagues and friends to check in on their mental health, and really listen to their answers. OK! has joined forces with R U OK? to give you some tips (p60) on how to start the conversation, and we’ve also spoken to R U OK? ambassador Casey Donovan about why she believes talking about struggles can really help you heal. Today – or any day really – why not take some time out to really talk to someone you know? We will be! Plus, this is also our Eco issue, filled with products you’ll love as much as they love…

Before she resumed her royal duties on September 12, the Duchess of Sussex managed to squeeze in a quick solo trip – jetting off (commercial, of course!) to watch her bestie Serena Williams battle it out in the US Open final in New York on September 8. The 38-year-old took a mini break from mum life, leaving her four-month-old son Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor  with her hubby Prince Harry so she could catch the thrilling match. ‘She was in New York to support Serena, and catch up with a few other old friends, but was determined to keep everything very low-key,’ tells a source. And while Serena, 37, may have lucked out, it was a win-win for Meghan who also caught up with her fashion designer friend Misha Nonoo while in…

Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds, 42, and Blake Lively, 32, have put their money where their mouths are – by giving a massive $3 million lump sum to charity. The A-list couple split their donation between organisations close to their heart: the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, which helps protect immigrant children separated from their families and in detention. The charity choice comes as no surprise, given that Blake is expecting their second child. ‘Over the last few years, our perspective has grown and we’ve realised we have to do everything possible to foster more compassion and empathy in this world,’ the pair said in a statement. ‘We’re grateful to give back to organisations who give voice to so many.’…

A second Prince Harry?! As much as we’d love it, our favourite pop boy Harry Styles has said no to playing Prince Eric in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, insisting he wants ‘to put music out and focus on that for a while’. That’s not the only part Harry’s been up for – he was also in the running to play Elvis in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic, a role claimed by US actor Austin Butler. ‘[Elvis] was such an icon for me growing up,’ the former One Direction singer, 25, has said. ‘There was something almost sacred about him, almost like I didn’t want to touch him.’ You do you, Haz!…

Helena, 25 ‘NOT FITTING IN WITH MY FAMILY IS A DEAL-BREAKER’ Level-headed Helena says it’s too far-fetched to say she’s ‘madly in love’ with Bachelor Matt just yet. But she admits the chemistry she shares with ‘the hot nerd’ is off the charts! ‘There’s a spark between us,’ the health coach from Perth says. ‘He’s a great kisser, he’s very passionate and I’m definitely developing strong feelings for him.’ The possibility Matt will fit in with her close-knit family – Helena says she, her mum and her sister are especially ‘joined at the hip’ – also cemented her attraction. ‘I can see him fitting in with us all so well. If he didn’t gel with my family, that would be a deal-breaker,’ Helena adds. But, she hopes it won’t come…

Hollywood marriages are notorious for failing – but not all A-list unions crumple at the first sign of drama, proving soulmates do exist! Nicole Kidman has revealed the secret to her long marriage to country crooner Keith Urban involves a ban on texting. And the Aussie actress isn’t the only star to swear by some simple – yet effective – little rules. Here, we celebrate Tinseltown’s golden couples and how they’ve managed to keep things together for years, staying true to their promise ‘for better, for worse’. NICOLE KIDMAN & KEITH URBAN ‘We’ve never texted. We talk all the time and we FaceTime, but we just don’t text. I feel like texting can be misrepresentative at times,’ says Nicole, 52, of how she and the singer, 51, stay connected, even…

NATALIE PORTMAN Nat made the move from vegetarian to vegan eight years ago. After cutting out dairy and eggs, she stopped getting breakouts. SO, WHAT CLASSIFIES AS A VEGAN BEAUTY PRODUCT? Vegan products are free from animal products and animal-derived ingredients. Cruelty-free means the product hasn’t been tested on animals. THE BEST VALUE The best make-up artists in the business recommend EcoTools brushes. They’re the ultimate beginner’s set, and true to their name, the bristles are synthetic and cruelty-free. THE HEAD TURNER It’s ‘10-free’ (minus 10 toxic ingredients) and infused with coconut oil. THE MVP A clever micellar water that cleanses, exfoliates and boosts glow using Kakadu plum. THE ALL-IN-ONE This cruelty-free colour palette contains 100 per cent synthetic lanolin – no animal by-products. THE BOMBSHELL TOOL Beeswax is a…

PAMPA BYRON BAY Nestled in Byron Bay’s shopping district, Pampa’s gorgeous range of handwoven rugs, throws, bags and cushions will make you feel like you’ve died and gone to homeware heaven. With the store focussed on fair trade and supporting skilled Argentinian artists, each item is made with love and care, using earthy natural dyes and traditional techniques. Those looking for a seriously special keepsake can design their own rug, using 100 per cent Argentinian sheep’s wool. A few prints from store co-founders and photographers Victoria Aguirre and Carl Wilson are the perfect finishing touches to your green-friendly home makeover. pampa.com.au NORRGAVEL GOTHENBURG He’s crafted furniture for nearly 30 years, and renowned designer Nirvan Richter, the founder of Norrgavel, wants his work to be treasured for a lifetime. In a…

OH, THE GLAMOUR! It was a weekend of films, fun and frivolity when the stars stepped out for the Toronto International Film Festival recently. Scarlett Johansson stunned in silver, while Dakota Johnson and Nicole Kidman opted for classic black. But it was Jennifer Lopez who stole the show in a dazzling yellow gown at the premiere of her new film Hustlers. MILLING ABOUT It looks like this cute mother-daughter duo had a wheely fun day out in New York last week! Sienna Miller took her daughter Marlowe, seven, for a bike ride – and the family pooch got a workout, too. MATCH POINTS Talk about love all! Serena Williams had a host of famous friends in the stands watching her battle it out in the recent US Open tennis final,…

Kaitlynn Carter might have hit the jackpot when she hooked up with songstress Miley Cyrus, but she’s hit 31, too – and the loved-up pair went all out to celebrate! The new couple went crazy on the big night, with Miley, 26, having splashed out on a private party at Hollywood’s Sunset Tower Hotel complete with a gigantic sundae with candles for the birthday girl. ‘Sunset Tower is one of Kaitlynn’s favourites, and Miley wanted it to be special and all attention on her,’ shared a source familiar with the party preparations. ‘It was just the two of them for a while and they wanted to cherish their time together alone.’ The pair really do seem inseparable, given that The Hills: New Beginnings star is said to have moved in…

Giving his most revealing interview ever, Brad Pitt has spilled the beans on his downward spiral into drug and booze addiction. The actor told The New York Times he spent 18 months in Alcoholics Anonymous after then-wife Angelina Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016. ‘I had taken things as far as I could take it, so I removed my drinking privileges,’ he said. ‘You had all these men sitting around being open and honest in a way I have never heard. It was this safe space where there was little judgement, and therefore little judgement of yourself.’ Brad, who added ‘we all carry pain, grief and loss’, claims admitting his addiction was cathartic. ‘It was actually really freeing just to expose the ugly sides of yourself,’ he shared. ‘There’s…

Fans were shocked when news broke recently that Britney Spears and her ex-husband Kevin Federline had made a change to their long-standing 50-50 custody agreement for their teenage sons Sean Preston and Jayden James. Under the new terms, Kevin now gets 70 per cent custody and Britney only gets 30 per cent. While they provided little reason as to why, later that day an explanation began to unfold… According to reports, the arrangement (which has informally been in place since August 2018) was made official after Kevin, 41, filed a restraining order against Britney’s dad Jamie, 67, following a physical altercation with Sean, 13. ‘Britney had the boys at Jamie’s condo on the evening of August 24,’ says an insider. ‘Jamie and Sean got into an argument. Sean felt unsafe…

Embroiled in a bitter custody battle for the better part of three years, Angelina Jolie has suffered her fair share of anguish – and all in the public eye. So her latest outing with her clan comes as a welcome relief, with the Oscar winner appearing to be in particularly high spirits. A beaming Ange, 44, spent US Labor Day at lunch in West Hollywood with three of the six kids she shares with her ex Brad Pitt – Pax, 15, Zahara, 14, and Shiloh, 13. And other patrons couldn’t help but notice how content the actress appeared. ”THEY’RE DOING WELL CONSIDERING WHAT THEY’VE BEEN THROUGH” ‘Ange looked ecstatic to be out with her kids,’ said one. ‘It’s clear she has a tight bond with her children, and it seems…

After dating Jamie Foxx on the down low for the past six years, Katie Holmes has debuted a whole new ‘single girl’ wardrobe since their split last month – and everyone is living for her fierce new style! ‘Katie has spent about $500,000 on a full fashion and beauty makeover since she and Jamie broke up,’ reveals a source. ‘She really wants to get her mojo back and feel like she’s at her best.’ While dating Jamie, 51, Katie usually kept her style casual, amping up the glam only on the red carpet. But not now – and people are paying attention. ‘I’m just digging everything and how Katie Holmes, my dear friend, is looking lately,’ said fashion designer Zac Posen, who’s helped dress the star for a decade. ‘She’s…

”NO SLEEP AND CONSTANTLY BEING IN ‘MUM’ MODE IS HARD” She waited a long time to become a mother, and now Eva Longoria gets to enjoy being a parent twice over! Nope, the former Desperate Housewives star hasn’t had twins, but she does have two adventurous kids dominating her life right now. On screen, Eva plays the mother of children’s TV favourite Dora in the new live-action film Dora and the Lost City of Gold. And in real life, she’s a mum to her own little star, 14-month-old Santiago – whom she shares with her businessman husband José Bastón. Baby Santi was also on the Dora set in Australia – so Eva was pulling double duty as a mum! Eva’s also a busy producer and director, most recently executive producing…

There’s almost nothing you can say about actor Adam Driver that’s a turn-off. Uniquely handsome with a baritone voice, Adam’s also happily married, a dog lover and an Oscar nominee – not to mention a graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School in New York, and a former marine who started his own charity. However, the super-private star, 35, keeps it real, too. ‘I feel like I’ll never get over red carpets,’ he admits. ‘They’re so bizarre and awkward.’ But it’s an awkwardness this in-demand star has had to get used to in recent years! KEEPING BUSY Famous for his portrayal of Star Wars villain Kylo Ren and for his Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his role in BlacKkKlansman, Adam first shot to fame in 2012 playing Adam Sackler, who…

STYLE IT FOR THE OUTDOORS A suit doesn’t have to be worn on its own. While the mornings are still cool, layer a lightweight knit underneath and throw on a trans-seasonal trench coat for extra texture and warmth. Remember to keep it tonal! STYLE IT FOR THE WEEKEND Lose the blazer if it’s too dressy and tuck a fun T-shirt into your trousers. Slip into some sandals and complementing shades, and you have yourself a chic yet relaxed weekend look – perfect for running errands. STYLE IT FOR SATURDAY NIGHT Button your blazer and go topless – well, not completely! Let a cute bralette peek out underneath, and add strappy heels for a new take on the two-piece. Drop earrings and tousled hair will give this look a sexy edge.…

GWYNETH PALTROW The coconut oil fiend uses it in her cooking, on her face, and swishes it around in her mouth for 20 minutes to make her teeth white. KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN Kourt swears by her ‘avocado pudding’ for glossy hair. It’s a smoothie made up of avo, manuka honey and coconut milk. ARIANA GRANDE Turning vegan six years ago has left Ariana with flawless skin and green beauty habits, including removing lash glue with coconut oil.…

While opening up about her struggles was an all-important first step, Casey now practises mindfulness every day. ‘In the last six months I’ve started meditation,’ says the star, who uses the app Insight Timer. ‘Every morning I wake up and meditate – just to ground myself and to give myself the confidence that I’m moving in the right direction. It’s been such a beautiful thing for me to do, and to not feel guilty for laying on the couch or sitting on a nice chair for 30 minutes.’ Another thing people can do? Simply open your front door and step outside! ‘Just going for a walk or sitting by the ocean and looking up – a lot of people forget to look up these days,’ Casey adds. ‘Talk to friends,…

They’re something we rarely talk openly about, but given the average woman menstruates around 450 times in her lifetime, women can hardly ignore their periods. The good news? Companies are increasingly expanding their range of feminine hygiene products, thanks to a rising tide of sustainably minded shoppers. Yep, from reusable applicators to eco-friendly pads, period products are getting a modern makeover! REUSABLE TAMPON APPLICATOR The waste created by sanitary products can have a big impact on the environment, with one study finding the polyethylene in plastic tampon applicators and adhesive strips on pads are the two biggest culprits. But there’s a solution at hand. Dame makes their tampon applicators from a medical grade, self-sanitising, hypoallergenic plastic that can be hygienically rinsed and re-used. Cost: $44.70. wearedame.co PERIOD PANTS Around 45…

After claiming a win at the 2015 Environmental Media Association Awards for her efforts in raising environmental awareness, Gwyneth Paltrow is still fighting to make our earth a better place. Good on ya, Gwyn! And while it can seem a pretty overwhelming task to fix our planet, she has some simple tips on how we can be more sustainable at home that will have an epic impact on the environment… 1 BAG LADY Gwyn suggests carrying an envirobag with you at all times. Whether it’s for toting books, groceries or your latest clothes-shopping splurge, a reusable bag takes away the need for plastic bags, which means we’re looking after our environment. So, what kind does Gwyn recommend? ‘Not all bags are compact enough to tuck into your purse,’ she pens…

WATCH Good Boys Three cheeky 12-year-old boys – including Jacob Tremblay – try to crash their popular classmate’s party. Rude, crude and hilarious – catch this flick in cinemas from September 19. READ Sarong Party Girls If you loved Crazy Rich Asians, you’ll love this fun romp about Singaporean Jazzy who hatches a plan for her and her friends to wed rich Western expats. Out now (Allen & Unwin, $19.99). SEE FOMO Festival Yaaas! Queen Lizzo will be playing around the country in January at FOMO. Visit fomofestival.com.au…

Holidaying in one of the most romantic countries in the world, it came as no surprise that Timothée Chalamet and Lily-Rose Depp were feeling the love on September 9. The smitten couple appeared absolutely infatuated with each other as they joined friends on a boat in Capri, Italy – with Lily, 20, passionately embracing her man, 23. The PDA session comes after the pair walked the red carpet together for their upcoming Netflix drama The King at the Venice Film Festival on September 2. The two actors have been linked since last October, when they were spotted kissing in New York. Ah, young love!…

The English actor has confessed he’s clashed with his fiancée Katy Perry over his son Flynn. ‘When you have a child, you realise you’re not the most important person in the room,’ Orlando Bloom, 42, told radio host Howard Stern. ‘It crushes your ego. [Katy] is still the most important person in her room… and she had to kind of work into getting [that] headspace.’ But the Carnival Row star adds that Katy, 34, now accepts Flynn, eight, comes first. ‘To her credit, she has a great relationship with my son,’ he enthused.…

Kate Hudson began her quest to get back into A-list shape following the birth of her daughter Rani Rose last year – and look at the amazing results! At the recent opening of Christian Marclay’s Sound Stories exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Kate’s svelte physique – and abs! – drew everyone’s attention. ‘She was so toned,’ commented an onlooker. Just eight weeks after welcoming her first child with musician beau Danny Fujikawa, Kate, 40, made a pledge to drop her baby weight before filming her upcoming fantasy flick Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon. ‘I’m on a mission right now to get back to my fighting weight and my strong body/mind,’ she shared on Instagram on November 30, 2018. ‘I’m looking to shed 25lb [11kg]… I’d…

She certainly has good taste in men! Ange, who hasn’t been linked to anyone since her split from Brad, is said to have set her sights on newly single Bradley Cooper, 44. The two, who were both spotted at Disneyland on August 23, are reportedly enjoying getting to know each other – and it comes at just the right time for Ange. ‘Ange is very emotional now that Maddox has gone off to college,’ says a source. ‘There is a huge hole in her life she needs to fill, and she thinks now’s the time to dip her toe in the water with some potential suitors.’…

Living up to the Forever Young logo on her swimsuit, Jennifer Lopez showed us she’s in the best shape of her life! The 50-year-old shared this sizzling pic from her visit to Saint-Tropez, where she’s enjoying a vacay with fiancé Alex Rodriguez, 44. With rock-hard abs, lean legs and guns of steel, JLo’s maintained the physique she sculpted in prep for her role as a stripper in Hustlers, for which she learnt to pole dance. ‘I have a lot of respect for people who do the pole,’ says Jen, who’s big on the Tracy Anderson Method workout regimen. If this is what 50 looks like, bring it on!…

‘He’s just funny,’ Eva said of her baby boy in June, just before he turned one. ‘He’s very funny, he’s very happy, he loves everybody [and] he goes to everybody. He’s just sweet and kind. He’s just really interested and curious in everybody, so that’s pretty reflective of me because he’s curious.’ ‘Fresh out the bath,’ Eva shared on Instagram…

PLANET PALS Take one for the earth and invest in Ryder’s new Organic Australian T-shirts ($89), with 5 per cent of the sales going to the organisation 1% For The Planet.ryderlabel.com LEADING THE WAY Face Halo, a reusable make-up remover pad that saves the planet of 370 million disposable wipes a year, has launched a new upcycling program. Simply wash your old and used Face Halos and return them, so the brand can recycle the pads in various ways.facehalo.com.au SPORTSGIRL SKIN Your fave high street brand is now caring for your skin. Bravo! sportsgirl.com.au Fashion Slip into this silky trend. Beauty Cheap vegan wonders! Travel Lush sustainable stays. Home Gwyn’s easy green tips.…

SAROKA From design to production and manufacturing, Saroka pays careful attention to its environmental impact, and considers sustainability, slow fashion and ethical processes to be key pillars of their business. Each garment is handmade to order in Melbourne, using premium fabrics and hand sewn finishings. Saroka uses 80 per cent natural fibres throughout each collection, and fabrics are only purchased as needed for controlled production runs, eliminating fabric and also stock wastage. AUTARK Founded in 2016 in South Australia, Autark’s message is clear: they believe ethical and responsible production and consumption of fashion shouldn’t come at the cost of fashion forward design and creativity. Pieces are cut from beautiful sustainable natural fibres, and designed to be worn in a multitude of ways. BATU With standards as high as their heels,…

Social connection is hugely important when it comes to our overall wellness. So when someone is struggling with life, asking them if they’re OK can make an enormous impact. And while many of us may feel ill-equipped to help, R U OK? director and Back from the Brink author Graeme Cowan says the main thing is to be a good listener. ‘Honestly, if you’re the one struggling and someone you know and trust reaches out to you and says, “I’ve noticed you’ve been under a lot of stress lately. Are you alright?” and really listens, it can make a profound difference,’ Graeme explains. First, Graeme says, start a relaxed conversation. ‘Often walking in nature really tends to help. If you just go into it with a spirit of care and…

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEP 23 As one of the zodiac’s most generous signs, you tend to give people a little too much leeway sometimes, and with peace-loving planet Venus in your sign, that’s even more of a problem. Don’t let anyone be reckless with your heart. By the way, with passionate Mars clashing with OTT Jupiter in your sign on Thursday, you could get carried away with spending. LIBRA SEP 24 – OCT 23 Holding a grudge is as familiar as your boyfriend’s trackie daks… but neither of them is a good look. Relationships planet Venus is in your astro zone of forgiveness and release, helping you let go of a painful situation. The good news: on Friday, Venus cuddles up to communication planet Mercury, helping you find the…

Madeline Brewer & Diane Kruger & Hilary Swank Abs-olutely fabulous! The stunning acting trio topped off this flashy two-piece ensemble by ALC with their gorgeous waves. Whitney Port & Jessie J The Hills star Whitney first styled the flirty Self-Portrait ruffle dress with a bold lip and statement earrings in New York. Then, a banging Jessie took it for a twirl in London. Jesinta Franklin & Courtney Love Jesinta nailed fashion on the field at the Australian Turf Club, while Courtney’s touch of glitz turned the Alessandra Rich frock into a Hollywood hit. Uzo Aduba & Drew Barrymore How to wear a jumpsuit by Uzo and Drew! The vibrant emerald hue, pleating and palazzo legs of this SemSem creation are premiere perfection.…