Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 23, 2022 i WHO

No matter where you stand on royalty, it’s hard to not be impressed by Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign as monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth that Australia is a part of. To honour her Platinum Jubilee, a four-day long weekend in the UK played host to a series of glittering events across the land, and I for one was glued to the festivities. Personally, my highlights included the RAF’s flyover in the shape of the number 70 after Trooping the Colour, the drone show during the Platinum Party at the Palace concert and, of course, 4-year-old Prince Louis’ shenanigans during the events. The sass! Especially adorable, though, was seeing the beautiful bond he shares with his mother the Duchess of Cambridge. My own two boys are big,…

While celebrations for her namesake continued, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor celebrated her very first birthday at a low-key garden party on June 4. Meghan and Harry commemorated their little lady’s milestone by sharing a beautiful photograph of Lili, taken by photographer and friend Misan Harriman (his wife Camilla pictured right, with Megs) at her “relaxed” birthday party at Frogmore Cottage, attended by her royal second cousins and Harry’s friend Charlie Van Straubenzee.…

Their marriage was brief but volatile – with all the sordid, violent, hedonistic and at times, disgusting, details being televised across the world in one of the biggest courtroom spectacles that Hollywood has ever seen. Actor Johnny Depp may have won his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber, but there are no clear victors in the aftermath, just victims. Although Heard’s lawyers say she intends to appeal the decision, she faces financial ruin if forced to pay the $14.2 million Depp was awarded. Her acting career appears in tatters thanks in part to millions of Depp supporters signing a petition to have her removed from Aquaman 2, and now victims of abuse are also coming for her, claiming she’s done damage to the #MeToo movement. As for Depp, he may have…

STYLE CRUSH OF THE WEEK SIMONE ASHLEY The Sex Education star – and now the most talked about newcomer to the cult Netflix series Bridgerton – has been giving us some serious fashion moments lately, and we can’t wait to see how her style evolves. Ashley’s stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray is hitting the nail on the head and pushing the actress into fashion icon territory fast! NEWSFLASH One-stop-shop Uniqlo offers an in-store alterations service so you can find your unique fit at an amazing price. Now you can do it all online, too! The e-commerce site has just added an alterations option when shopping for pants and jeans and it’s so easy. Select your size, add your measurements and seam type, then add to cart and it’ll be delivered to your…

If you’re someone who loves a good slasher flick, Sokarno says it’s largely due to feel-good neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and adrenaline, which are released as part of our flight-or-fight response.“These neurotransmitters have an influence on us psychologically and physiologically, affecting our brains and our bodies,” she explains. In fact, some people even find horror movies help them de-stress. “Scary movies can provide people with an ability to release some fear,”Sokarno says. “Watching horror movies is a controlled experience, and so may provide people an opportunity to confront their fears and fine-tune their coping strategies.” Ever wondered why some people laugh during scary films? “Funnily enough, fear and hilarity engage with the same neurotransmitter in our brains, which is why when people get scared, their next reaction is…

One reason we love online workouts is you can exercise anytime, anywhere. Billed as the new Netflix for Pilates, House of Sculpt offers on-demand workouts, with over 60 individual movement classes across four key themes of Sculpt, Heal, Form and Melt. More than just a website, it’s also a community. A curated journal features recipes, interviews, cocktail ideas, personal essays and shopping tips. A supportive private Facebook group connects you with other members. Prices start at $35 per month. Visit thehouseofsculpt.com to begin your free seven-day trial.…

Carrot Lox SERVES 4 PREP › COOK 45 MINS INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup dill leaves, plus extra to serve 4 medium carrots 1 small red onion 4 wholegrain bagels ½ cup spreadable cream cheese STAPLES ½ cup white-wine vinegar 1 tbsp sea salt flakes 1 tbsp caster sugar METHOD 1 Place vinegar, salt flakes, sugar and ¼ cup (60ml) water in a small saucepan over high heat; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until salt and sugar dissolve and mixture is warm. Stir in the dill. 2 Using a mandoline or V-slicer, cut carrots lengthways into 2mm thick ribbons. Repeat with the onion, cutting crossways into rounds; place onion 3 in a small bowl. Steam carrots for 2 minutes and place in a large bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over carrots.…

The thing about being a humble artist is that every bit of success that follows, every accolade and every message of gratitude, is a welcome revelation. So it is with Vance Joy (formerly James Keogh), the three-time ARIA Music Award winner whose recent ode to long-distance love, ‘Missing Piece’, has been certified double platinum and was featured in an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. “I released that song and really felt a warm response from people who were just connecting with it,” Joy, 34, tells WHO over Zoom from Spain, talking about the lead single to his first album in four years, In Our Own Sweet Time. “That was a lovely surprise, because in the meantime music changes, it always does, but it’s nice to stick to your guns and go,…

TV CELEBRITY APPRENTICE Thank you, Darren McMullen, for breathing new life into reality TV! The Scottish star is one of the contestants on the current season of Celebrity Apprentice Australia, and he brings commentary, wit and, best of all, lots of money for his charity. I love tuning in to see the LOLs he offers night after night. (On Nine) TV THE KARDASHIANS I had zero plans to follow reality TV’s most famous family into their next venture – until literally everyone told me round two was better than the original. We see the siblings and their momager, Kris Jenner, through more of a doco lens, but with no shortage of glam and drama. (On Disney Plus) TV THE LINCOLN LAWYER I loved the 2011 Matthew McConaughey legal thriller based…

When she’s not raising orphaned lambs or tending to her garden in rural Victoria, Maya Linnell is writing. But this time around, she channelled a little of herself into Paperbark Hill’s leading lady. “As a keen gardener myself – I have hundreds of dahlias and roses – I loved living vicariously through my character, Diana, as she transformed her passion for flowers into a micro-flower farm,” she tells WHO, adding that her love for rural romances sparked her latest tome. In fact, she describes her reads as “McLeod’s Daughters in book format”, and often draws on people she’s met or knows to  create her characters.“They might share the same opinion as an acquaintance, be named after a friend, use a turn of phrase from a conversation I’ve overheard at netball…

Demi Moore’s kept a low profile in the love department since splitting with her third husband, actor Ashton Kutcher, in 2013. But the 59-year-old star has made her romance with Swiss-born chef Daniel Humm official – and at the French Open, no less. Moore and Humm, 46, didn’t appear to be watching much of the grande finale match between tennis superstars Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud on June 5, instead turning to each other for some entertainment. And between all the kisses, cuddles and flirty exchanges was one of Moore’s nine dogs. The pampered pooch played third wheel on the courtside date, three months after Moore and Humm were first rumoured to be dating. Back in March, the pair were first spotted together at Paris Fashion Week. Then in April,…

In what was staged like a public address direct from the Church of Scientology’s Gold Base headquarters – complete with festive lighting and a mystical glow – Jada Pinkett Smith urged comedian Chris Rock and her husband Will Smith to “reconcile” after the latter slapped Rock on stage at the Oscars on March 28 for poking fun at Pinkett Smith’s “GI Jane” lack of hair. Unbeknownst to Rock, the actress, 50, suffers from the hair-loss condition, alopecia. “Considering what I’ve been through and what happened at the Oscars, thousands have reached out to me with their stories,” she began her piece to camera, during one of her Red Table Talk episodes this month. “I’m using this moment to give our alopecia family an opportunity to talk about what it’s like…

When Katy Perry and Orlando’s 2020 destination wedding in Japan was canned due to COVID, fans anticipated the famous pair would tie the knot the instant the world’s borders reopened. But two years on, Perry and Bloom are yet to set another date, and are now blaming work for not making the big commitment. Perry, 37, is in the throes of her Las Vegas residency while also tending to her American Idol duties, while Bloom, 45, films Red Right Hand in Kentucky. “Even though the wedding’s off for now, Katy and Orlando are trying to work things out,” a source tells Star. Perry recently admitted they’d turned to couples counselling to iron out crinkles in their relationship, “because resentment can build up quickly when you’re both working hard,” she explained.…

She’s been at the top of her game playing AFLW and took on tough challenges on Australian Survivor in 2018, but Moana Hope confesses her biggest challenge in recent times has been battling morning sickness! “It’s the sickest I’ve ever been. I’d say take your top 10 worst hangovers and combine them,” Hope told Woman’s Day from the Melbourne home she shares with wife Isabella “Bell” Carlstrom, 30, sister Livinia (“Vinny”), 29, and daughter Svea, one. “I’ve had a lot of apologetic moments to Bell. When she was preggers, I remember about week 13 she had really bad morning sickness and I said to her, ‘Oh, it’s not that bad,’ and now karma has hit me with a bus!” Hope is expecting the couple’s second child any day now after…

Years after she lost her little boy, one of the hardest days of the year for mother-of-five Bilynda Williams was Christmas Day. Waking up in her home in Sale, Victoria, Williams struggled to get out of bed amid the squeals of joy echoing through the house. All she could think of was her toddler, Jaidyn Leskie, who only lived to see one Christmas. “I come out and there’s all this excitement, and you just have to put on a brave face,” she said. “What I really want to do is drive down to Jaidyn’s grave, but it takes all the joy away for the kids.” Those kids are grown up now, and Jaidyn’s horrifying death is but a distant memory for most Australians. But the pain of his loss lingers…

When it comes to skincare, most of our attention is focused on the face. But, as many of us are painfully aware, acne doesn’t discriminate and can wreak havoc on almost any part of the body, particularly the back, arms, thighs and butt. While we’ve wholly embraced the skin-positivity movement and learnt to love our flaws, we still want to care for our skin the best we can by minimising painful breakouts and inflammation. Above all, we want to don a backless top with the kind of unparalleled confidence glowy skin provides. Whether you’re struggling with body breakouts, trying to prevent the occasional pimple or just want brighter skin, we’ve found the best body washes for combating acne. 7 OF THE BEST WASHES FOR BODY ACNE…

PERFECT DUO Elevate your knitwear for the office with the addition of a shirt. This duo creates a more sophisticated look with tailored trousers or your favourite pair of jeans. For jumpers, scrunch the arms and turn back the cuffs for a statement sleeve. If you’re rocking this season’s knit vest, always style with a long, oversized shirt. CARDI PARTY We’ve found the best way to wear the grandpa cardigan and it’s simpler than you think. Shop oversized styles and keep the bottom buttons undone to reveal the waistband of your pants. Top it off with a heel for an easy work or dinner outfit. LAYER UP For cooler days, double up on your knitwear for a tonal, cosy look that’s not just for the couch. Think cardigans over a…

We all know those people who get up at 5am for a run and a smoothie, starting their day before the sun’s up, while the rest of us set four different alarms just so we don’t sleep in. While the 5am starters sound like overachievers, what if we told you that a morning ritual could do you some good? Though you don’t need to walk in the footsteps of Victoria Beckham and down two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and a green juice every morning, there’s nothing wrong with establishing a small routine to start your day. To help kickstart your mornings, author Jacqui Lewis offers her steps for creating a routine to set each day up for success in her new book The 14 Day Mind Cleanse. THE ART…

WHAT IS IT? The Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living Set is a complete program for building healthy habits. WHAT DO YOU GET? A comprehensive pack of supplements to last you 30 days (hence the name) designed to kickstart your wellness journey. Weight loss – while not the aim – is a potential added bonus. WHY 30 DAYS? Arbonne says that’s how long it takes to form new habits and break old patterns. IS IT WORTH IT? While the price is definitely a little on the hefty side ($614), you get a jam-packed set full of healthy products that are also suitable for vegans. THE VERDICT I found it easy to blend the Arbonne products with my regular diet, swapping my usual snacks for delicious FeelFit Pea Protein Shakes. The…

The mere mention of riesling might conjure flashbacks to sickly sweet drops (often from a cask!) made popular in the ’70s and ’80s. But this white wine varietal has come along way since it first came into fashion. What’s really great about riesling is its versatility – some are sweet, while others are bone-dry. That’s all well and good, but if you’re not sure whether you’re ordering sweet or dry, the anything-could-happen factor might mean you give it a wide berth. The key is knowing what to look for on the wine list, and it all starts with region. Most Aussie rieslings tend to be dry, unless marked otherwise. Young rieslings should be light and refreshing with high acidity and a lovely floral aroma. As it ages, the wine will…

Remember her name! After this year, WHO predicts you’ll be hearing a lot more about Sydney actress Tess Haubrich. With a meaty role in the upcoming Chris Hemsworth psychological thriller Spiderhead (also starring our favourite wingman, Top Gun: Maverick’s Miles Teller), and a gig filming opposite Lincoln Younes and Matt Nable in the Paramount Plus series Last King of the Cross, she looks set to get the attention she deserves. “Acting is all I’ve ever wanted to do,” the hard-working 32-year-old tells us. You’re based in Sydney. You haven’t been tempted to move to LA? No, and I’m quite proud of that. I think maybe that’s why I get work – because I’m the only one who stayed! I did three months there about 10 years ago and realised I…

THE GHOSTS OF PARIS by Tara Moss It’s 1947, and post-war London and Paris is full of secrets and intrigue. The search for a missing husband forces investigator and former war reporter Billie Walker to face the ghosts of her own painful past and confront a Nazi network. (On sale now) GIRLHOOD by Maggie Dent A voice of common-sense parenting, Dent has investigated the developmental period from birth to eight years of age. A mother herself – along with data from 5000 surveys – Dent shows us how to help girls shape a powerful future. (On sale now) THE WOMAN IN THE LIBRARY by Sulari Gentill Four strangers – Winifred, Cain, Marigold and Whit – are sitting at the same table in Boston Public Library when they hear a bloodcurdling…

What was the last gift you received? Last week, my mother arranged for the restoration by Susannah Gai of my great-grandfather’s beautiful onyx signet ring. It’s my first family heirloom! I don’t really send letters, but I’m desperate to stamp some wax with the old monogram. Last thing you learned about yourself? I reckon I’ve got undiagnosed ADHD. Last guilty pleasure? I definitely play too much Rocket League. For the uninitiated, it’s a video game where you basically play soccer with rocket cars – like if that one episode of Top Gear was a Fast & Furious sequel. Last time you danced? Last weekend, a friend brought me aboard P&O’s activation cruise, the first out of Sydney Harbour in two years, and I did a fair bit of drunken dancing.…

Director Baz Luhrmann has taken care of business, bringing the stellar cast home to Australia for back-to-back premieres of his Elvis Presley biopic. And we have to admit that we can’t help falling in love with them. After screening the highly-anticipated flick at the Cannes Film Festival last month – and receiving a 12-minute standing ovation – the 59-year-old director brought his all-star cast Down Under for not one, but two premieres, starting with the Gold Coast on June 4.“There’s simply no way we could premiere this film anywhere else in Australia but the Gold Coast, or as we have come to know it,‘The Goldie’,” Luhrmann told media, adding that despite Presley never visiting Australia himself, “not only did we shoot the film there, but with the support of local…

My past is directly responsible for who I am today.—THE ROCK Ahead of his 50th birthday on May 2, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was feeling reflective about what he values most in life, particularly in the light of a global pandemic. “We don’t get time back,” he said. “In 2022 and beyond, the people, the projects, the energy, the everything. Life. If it gets my time and gets me out of bed, then I’ll go to sleep knowing it was worth it and it was all time wisely spent. Time is our greatest and most valuable currency.” When he was a kid, Johnson moved around a lot and often found himself in hot water for fighting and stealing. Although he’s from a family of wrestlers – both his dad and…

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Hands up if you love a good tearjerker? Whether it’s curling up with a Jojo Moyes novel or watching Atonement for the umpteenth time, they’re those tried and tested favourites that are guaranteed to leave you in a blubbering heap – yet somehow make you feel better at the same time. While that might sound like a strange contradiction, psychologist Nancy Sokarno from Lysn says there is actually a scientific study that explains why we're drawn to these stories. “According to the study, watching traumatic films can potentially boost pain tolerance and feelings of group bonding by increasing levels of feel-good chemicals produced by the brain,” she explains. “To simplify that a little – consuming sad content can make you feel good via those endorphins.” This means that many sad…

From Sunday morning pastries to cosy cups of cocoa in front of the TV, indulging in your favourite foods is one of life’s pleasures. But if you find yourself craving sugary foods intensely, it may be time to look at why this is the case. By knowing your triggers, it’s possible to reframe your relationship with sugar, and enjoy it in moderation. Health coach Dr Michelle Celander explains... WHY IT HAPPENS “Neuroscience research shows that [eating] sugar lights up the same pleasure-stimulating sites in our brains as addictive drugs, releasing a chemical called dopamine, which gives us euphoric, happy feelings,” says Dr Celander. She adds that over time we also make associations between certain foods and environmental cues, triggering our cravings. “Many of us want biscuits with a cup of…

ARIES MAR. 20-APR. 18 The stars are only asking you to be yourself! It must feel pretty good to be you right now. All that confusion and uncertainty from earlier in the year is now transforming into tangible results. You certainly understand that opportunities are multiplied when they are seized. Make saying “yes” your personal ethos on life right now. TAURUS APR. 19-MAY 20 When we overthink, we rarely find the solution we want. A riddle to do with study or travel plans could be solved this week. Whatever has been stuck can shift. What was hidden can be revealed. There could also be a bolt of love out of the blue – for a friend or family member, or even romantically. Surprise cash is also possible! GEMINI MAY 21-JUN.…

On the back of the period drama wave – or craze – comes Billy the Kid, a dramatic new Western series that brings the historical tale of one of America’s favourite outlaws to the small screen. Over eight hour-long episodes, viewers will watch how Billy’s (Blyth) family moved to the United States from Ireland to live the “American Dream”, only for tragedy to strike soon after. That begins Billy’s transition into a hero-worshipped cowboy, focusing on his loyalty to family and his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War. (Streaming now on Stan)…

Not getting enough shut-eye is a form of torture. From new parents to those stressing about work, finances, the future and more, battling to get a good night’s sleep is an epidemic. This is where British journalist, producer, presenter and former doctor Michael Mosley steps in. He delves into the reasons behind our slumber troubles, and uses the latest science to explore how it seriously impacts our health and what can be done to improve our sleep patterns. (Premieres Jun. 9 on SBS and SBS On Demand)…

In an unusual, but nice, turn of events, Rowdie Walden has launched a new weekly podcast Look at Moi in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Kath & Kim first going to air. “Fans of Kath & Kim have been re-watching the series since the final episode aired in 2007, so I wanted to give something new to the fandom in celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary,”Walden tells WHO. Each episode covers a season of the show, which first aired in 2002, and features a musical recap of the season by Zoë Norton Lodge, plus celeb guests. (Listen now at podcasts.apple.com)…

GOOD LORDY, ELORDI! MONACO New TAG Heuer ambassador and Aussie heart-throb Jacob Elordi is seen at the Monaco Grand Prix with his shiny new accessory. STAY CLASSY LOS ANGELES Courtney Stodden visits Marilyn Monroe’s grave on what would have been the star’s 96th birthday – with time for a selfie. HAWAIIAN HONEYS MAUI Newlyweds Paris Hilton and Carter Reum can’t take their eyes off each other during a PDA session at the beach on June 2. MODEL ROMANCE ST. BARTHS Bella Hadid and her boyfriend Marc Kalman stomached a lovely vacay. BURGER KING INSTAGRAM Lil Nas X cooks up a storm on Memorial Day weekend. ORDER UP! NEW YORK Smokin’ hawt Hailey Bieber is en route to DUMBO House for a spot of lunch. POP THE CORK! LONDON Aussie icon…