Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 42, 2022 i WHO

It’s WHO’s 30th birthday issue and, even if we do say so ourselves, it’s a good one! We’re taking a look back at the most riveting news stories from the past 30 years. We’re talking about the Tiger Woods scandal, Britney’s meltdown, Heath Ledger’s sad death and Cathy Freeman’s amazing Olympic win for starters – though, of course, we also loved remembering all the weddings and love stories that have happened over that time, too (from page 30). We also spoke to 12 of Australia’s favourite stars (from page 18) – including Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott, ironwoman and supermum Candice Warner, inclusivity advocate Maria Thattil, and former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who reflected on our changing world – and they revealed what inspires them. Other stars,…

Kate Walsh and her farmer fiancé, Andrew Nixon, look like they’re already in the honeymoon phase, after confirming that they’re set to tie the knot. The American actress, 55, and Nixon were spotted looking completely smitten while taking a dip near their Perth home, relishing in the news. The couple announced their engagement during an Instagram Live session with Walsh’s actress friend, Amy Brenneman. “That is my fiancé,” the Emily in Paris star spilled to her 4.3 million followers. With Nixon in the shot, she flashed her diamond engagement ring, “I just outed our engagement,” she laughed, two years after they met on a cruise. Walsh was in Oz visiting friends at the time and, thanks to her romance with Nixon, she now calls Australia home. “I didn’t really want…

The New York Post reveals that the Sussexes are butting heads with their bosses at Netflix over their desire to re-shoot or cut some scenes of their impending reality TV series. “Harry and Meghan are having second thoughts on their own story,” says a source. WHO understands the Sussexes are worried that comments made about the royal family – including the new King, Queen Consort, and William and Kate – will come off as “insensitive” now the Queen has died. “They’ve made significant requests to change content.”…

Julia Gillard FEMINIST ICON For three years, Julia Gillard held the highest post in the land: Australia’s 27th – and first female – Prime Minister. During that era, 2010 to 2013, she was relentlessly insulted and bullied by rivals. Rather than just attacking her politics, critics mocked her hairstyle, clothing, appearance and character. After countless sexist insults, Gillard finally called out her detractors, most notably the leader of the opposition at the time, Tony Abbott, in what became known as The Misogyny Speech. The oratory, delivered in parliament on October 9, 2012, became perhaps one of the most important Australian speeches in the past 30 years. Perhaps one of the most famous moments came when she glared at Abbott and uttered the words, “I will not be lectured about sexism…

PRINCESS DIANA (1997) The divorced princess, 36, was holidaying in Paris with new love Dodi Al Fayed when paparazzi pursued the couple after a dinner at the Ritz. Their driver, Henri Paul, was found to be under the influence and speeding at nearly twice the posted limit in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel when he lost control of the vehicle, killing himself and the couple in the crash. Weeping citizens lined the streets as her sons, Prince William, then 15, and Prince Harry, then 12, walked behind her coffin. “It was like I was outside of my body and just walking along doing what was expected of me,” Prince Harry said of the heartbreaking experience in 2021. “[I was] showing one-tenth of the emotion that everybody else was showing. This…

Crime In a disturbing case, a British nurse has been charged over the “cold-blooded” murders of seven babies in her care. Manchester Crown Court has heard that on the evening of August 3, 2015, an English mother walked into the neonatal ward of a hospital in Chester, northwest England, to find one of her premature twin babies bleeding from the mouth. Allegedly standing over the tiny boy was a nurse who told the mum (who cannot be named for legal reasons) that everything was fine. The bleeding, the neonatal nurse allegedly explained, was caused by a feeding tube that was irritating the baby’s throat. “Trust me,” she reportedly said. “I’m a nurse.” Prosecutors say that nurse was Lucy Letby, and five hours later the baby boy was dead. Letby, 32,…

From rollerblades to the rise of celebrity workout videos, fitness reached a whole new zenith in the ’90s. Some of these trends have survived better than others, but they’re all still available and many are gaining a second life. So let’s take a step back in time and look at some of our favourites! JAZZERCISE This heart-pumping workout trend is synonymous with the ’80s and ’90s, and it’s been kicking around ever since. A sort of big sister to Zumba, this jazz dance extravaganza consists of choreographed routines that are designed to keep you fit. It was created in 1968 by dance teacher Judi Sheppard Missett, who still runs classes in California at the age of 78! Like many aerobics-based workouts, it’s ideal for doing at home. But if you…

The 1990s as a fashion trend has surprisingly been popular for nearly five years now, thanks to the cyclical nature of fashion and demand from Gen Z, with some style staples here to stay. While low-rise, strapless tops, rimless sunglasses and thong heels are obvious, they’re controversial when it comes to them sticking around in 2022. We’ve rounded up eight of the best that are still shoppable in the spirit of WHO’s 30th birthday. 1. SPORTSWEAR Musicians and models loved a sports-inspired piece, especially the three-striped cult tracksuit, logo tees and college football-style sweaters – and they’re still loved now. From Bella Hadid rocking Adidas and Fila in her off-duty style to the average woman on the streets, play into that branded look even with local brands like Lorna Jane,…

DELIGHTFUL DECOR Bring joy into your home with Jones & Co’s new Kismet collection. Featuring a colourful range of tableware, vases, trinket trays, pots and planters, each uniquely designed piece is handmade, making them ideal gifts for Christmas, birthdays, or even a cheeky treat for yourself! Shop the inspiring collection today with prices starting from $15 at jonesandco.com.au SPRING INTO SUMMER Escape into a nature-inspired wonderland with Sheridan’s new Somewhere collection. From dreamy floral prints to calming earthy hues, elevate your space with a selection of bedding, decor, furnishings, and loungewear crafted using luxurious textures and organic cottons. Shop the spring/summer collection at sheridan.com.au FEELING FRESH Glasshouse Fragrances have launched a divine limited-edition scent just in time for spring. Flower Show features a harmonious blend of florals and fruit with…

BARTENDING WITH FLAIR Thanks to Bryan Brown and Tom Cruise, and that magnificently ’80s movie Cocktail, flair bartending is ingrained in the psyche of those of us of a certain vintage. The almost-forgotten art brings together the skills of a mixologist with those of a juggler. The result is a delicious drink with an amazing show. One man determined to bring it back to the fore and introduce it to a new generation is Chris Sheldon, managing director of Curtis Stone Events, who has broken (not literally) out the bottles again to brush up on his skills. “It’s become a real passion again,” says Sheldon, who first flaired back in the early ’90s as a young man working in top bars in London. “It was something that was important to…

GIDDY UP! NEW YORK CITY It looks like Kristin Davis, on the set of And Just Like That..., is taking her character Charlotte’s fashion game to the next level! The second season of the series is due on-air next year. FORCE BE WITH YOU FLORIDA Millie Bobby Brown and Stars Wars fan Jake Bongiovi posed with Stormtroopers at Disney. BIRTHDAY BOY NEW YORK CITY Hugh Jackman is feeling pumped as he heads out to celebrate his 54th. JOKER FACE ATLANTA Emily Blunt is bringing the fun on the set of her upcoming movie, Pain Hustlers. This crew member was in stitches! PATCHWORK AND PREMIERES LONDON Jessie Buckley and Claire Foy attend the Women Talking UK premiere during the 66th BFI London Film Festival. GUN SHOW TORONTO Chace Crawford had to…

the hit list While we all love a Hollywood blockbuster – or even a bit of French arthouse cinema from time to time – it looks like 2023 is shaping up as a big year for Australian content. With networks and streaming services all revealing their upcoming slate of new shows, WHO predicts that one standout series will be the adaptation of the beloved book, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland. Starring local talents Asher Keddie and Leah Purcell, plus Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver, the seven-part series was teased at the Prime Video Showcase in Sydney last week. Keddie, who plays librarian Sally Morgan, and Purcell, who stars as Twig, introduced the sneak peek of what looks set to be a must-watch show. The Lost Flowers…

Thousands of people welcomed tradie runner Nedd Brockmann home to Bondi Beach at 5.30pm on October 17, after the 23-year-old completed his epic 3800km run from Perth. An exhausted Brockmann raised over $1.5 million for homelessness charity, We Are Mobilise. He began his 46-day mission in Cottesloe on September 1, packing in an incredible 10 hours and up to 100km per day on the road. Brockmann celebrated his epic feat from the balcony of the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club with a champagne shower and a ‘shoey’ to the delight of crowds before reconnecting with family and friends. Despite sustaining several injuries en route, “To be here and have all this support is absolutely mind-blowing, I’m speechless,” he told his cheering supporters. “It’s taken a lot to get through…

Just five months after becoming a couple, star of The Big Bang Theory Kaley Cuoco and her Ozark star boyfriend, Tom Pelphrey, are already calling themselves “parents”. In a series of sweet Instagram posts, Cuoco, 36, announced she’s “beyond blessed and over the moon” that she’s due to have her first baby – a girl – in 2023. Pelphrey made his own announcement too, writing, “And then it was even MORE BETTER. Love you more than ever Kaley,” alongside a series of photos of himself with his girlfriend, who he was first linked to in May. Famous friends shared in the couple’s joy, with Sharon Stone writing, “It’s wonderful to see you happy pants.” Taylor Lautner chimed in too, “Let’s goooooo congrats!!”…

When Kate Middleton accepted Princess Diana’s sapphire engagement ring from Prince William in 2010 during a Kenyan safari, she knew she wasn’t just marrying a future king – she would one day be expected to raise one, too. And now, almost exactly 13 years later, the new Princess of Wales is fulfilling that destiny with her 9-year-old son Prince George, and is juggling her wish to raise him as a normal boy with readying him for the huge pressures that lie ahead. “It was always going to be a challenge for William and Catherine to raise a child and a king in an increasingly modern world,” says a source. “But Kate is one organised woman and she went into this with her eyes open. She is doing a wonderful job…

Celebrity Weddings on TV’s Game of Thrones didn’t always end happily – who could forget the brutal ‘Red Wedding’ massacre? – but the show’s star Lena Headey looked carefree tying the knot with actor Marc Menchaca, 47, in a sun-dappled ceremony in the Puglia region of Italy. The bride, who played ruthless Queen Cersei Lannister, opted for a boho white gown teamed with a pink flower crown. Menchaca, best known for playing Russ Langmore in Ozark, wore a three-piece blue suit, accessorised with a wide-brimmed hat. The October 6 occasion also offered the opportunity for a Game of Thrones reunion. Peter Dinklage was photographed kissing a wedding guest on the cheek, and celebrity hairstylist Charley McEwen shared snaps of Sophie Turner – who gave birth to a sister for 2-year-old…

Rise & fall of BRITNEY SPEARS (1992-2022) In 1992, Louisiana-bred Spears burst onto the scene as a contestant on Star Search. She followed up with a stint on The Mickey Mouse Club and, in 1997, signed a record deal, soon becoming one of the world’s biggest pop stars. However, her high-profile relationship with Justin Timberlake made her a paparazzi target. The scrutiny she faced after divorcing back-up dancer Kevin Federline led to a public meltdown that saw her temporarily lose primary custody of her two sons. She was placed under a legal conservatorship in February 2008, giving her father, Jamie Spears, control over her life. With growing fan support (dubbed the #FreeBritney movement), a judge officially terminated the conservatorship in November 2021. Spears married actor and model Sam Asghari in…

WELLNESS Are you a true-crime buff ? Maybe you love the escapism of a good sci-fi series or you enjoy spending Mondays huddled in the office kitchen as you debrief the latest episode of MAFS or I’m a Celeb. When it comes to favourite TV shows, we’re an eclectic bunch. But there are also deeper reasons behind your preferences. WHY WE’RE ALL DIFFERENT “There are so many reasons people have different tastes in TV, just like they might have different tastes in music,” says Nancy Sokarno, a psychologist from the digital mental health company Lysn. “We all have different personality types that can affect what we like, such as different types of humour or our affinity to romance and that ‘happily ever after’ narrative. Our tastes in TV can also…

A ROUND OF DRINKS If you’re heading out for evening drinks, it’s a great excuse to don some sparkles! Grab a cute mini dress, and pair it with statement heels and a small clutch bag to carry your phone and lippy. PICNIC PARTY All you need for the perfect picnic attire is a floral midi dress, slides and a straw bag. Comfortable and cute, add a pair of oversized earrings and see in your birthday under the sun. DINNER DATE Birthdays only come around once a year, so make sure you dress to feel your best! Try bold prints and gorgeous colours like this dress from Sheike. Simply pair it with a cute bag and tie-up heels for an elegant feel. DAY TRIP Whether you’re venturing to the vineyards or…

These picks have been decorated with Best of Beauty Awards, earned permanent spots in professionals’ kits and transformed our beauty routines over the past 30 years. SKINCARE The yellow container is a skincare icon in itself. Now, the ingredients have had a juicy upgrade with more hyaluronic acid, glycerin and urea for a bigger hydration hit. If you haven’t tried these strips, what were you doing in the early 2000s? So satisfying to peel off (and to inspect), this is the product that really put blackhead treatments on the map. The best guilty pleasure in our opinion. Dermatologists love it, so does every celeb it seems. This serum has become the gold standard against which all antioxidant serums are measured. This is a French favourite with many imitations, but the…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 If you’re willing, yesterday’s problems can lead to today’s solutions. If you’ve had issues with your friendships or lover, that should ease now. It’s time for you to work out who your friends really are. Speaking of people you’re close to, your stars now make it easier for you to be more intimate than you’ve been in a while. Indulge. TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 It’s now time to recalibrate and refocus your biggest plans. If you’ve undergone a career overhaul in the past few months, well done. That’s exactly what your stars have required of you. Hopefully you’ve started to see which parts of your professional life were a little shaky and needed firming up. Now aim for top spot. You can be the boss. GEMINI…

MOVIE FERRARI Baby, you can drive our car! In this first look from the upcoming Michael Mann biopic, House of Gucci star Adam Driver is taking on the role of another Italian, Enzo Ferrari, and looks set to make the racing driver as sexy as those luxury wheels. The film, due to hit screens next year, is being shot in Italy, and also stars Penélope Cruz, Patrick Dempsey and Shailene Woodley. It’s set in the summer of 1957, a time when Ferrari’s relationship with his wife (played by Cruz) was strained, his company was struggling and the disastrous Mille Miglia race, in which two drivers and nine spectators died, took place.…

TOUR BLINK-182 Pace yourself, people! While the classic Blink-182 line-up of Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker has re-formed and is coming our way, they won’t arrive until Feb. 2024. Their massive world tour starts in March 2023 and they’ll do five dates here. Tickets and tour info are at livenation.com.au ALBUM MEGHAN TRAINOR The Grammy Award-winning singer is returning to her roots with her latest album Takin’ It Back. It’s her first album since the birth of her son, Riley, and the 28-year-old says she’s drawn on that experience to inspire some of the material. (Out Oct. 21) PODCASTS THE IMPERFECTS We all know the saying ‘nobody’s perfect’, and this podcast reminds us of that truth by celebrating it. Hugh van Cuylenburg and comedian Ryan Shelton chat to…

Fiona McFarlane’s new novel, The Sun Walks Down, follows a town’s desperation to find a 6-year-old boy who goes missing in a dust storm. Set during colonial times in the Flinders Ranges, locals must confront their relationships – both with one another and with the landscape they inhabit. McFarlane’s decision to set her latest tome in the stunning South Australian region was an easy one. “The first time I visited, I was struck by the number of colonial ruins scattered throughout the spectacular landscape, from single chimneys to entire towns,” she tells WHO. “The more I learnt about the history of the Ranges, pre- and post-settlement, the more I knew I wanted to explore it in fiction.” It’s truly a story unlike any other, despite drawing inspiration from real-life incidents.…

who’s news Anybody who’s anybody put their best designer-adorned foot forward for the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 15. Actress Jessica Chastain was ‘galavanting’ in Oscar de la Renta at the star-studded A-list event, while Reese Witherspoon called her friend Selma Blair “radiant” in her monochromatic Thom Browne look, after Blair shared a snap with actress Regina Hall, who wore a white, feathered dress by David Koma. Blair called the evening “truly enchanting” and “powerful” on social media. “Walking through the iconic space of the Academy Museum breathed a new awe and admiration of our cinematic and artistic productions, our history, and future.” Kerry Washington was there, too, in Prabal Gurung, as was Jodie Turner-Smith in glittering green Gucci. Kaia Gerber hung out with the…

Robbie Coltrane starred in two James Bond films and popular British series, Cracker, but he will be remembered by generations as Rubeus Hagrid in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter films. Coltrane passed away on October 14, at the age of 72, near his home town of Falkirk, Scotland. Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the eight-film franchise, said in a social media tribute, “Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set, I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory.”…

As a small child, Michala Banas either had a bladder or urinary tract infection, or was on antibiotics. After countless visits to the doctor, her parents were eventually told, by another doctor, that their then 5-year-old daughter needed an operation on a kidney – immediately. “The damage was so severe that the surgery took four times longer than it was supposed to,” Upper Middle Bogan star Banas, 43, tells WHO. “They had to remove my kidney, the tube and a part of my bladder. After the successful surgery, the doctor told my parents that had a couple more weeks elapsed without treatment and I would have died.” Banas was born with a double ureter. Kidneys filter blood and urine, but “the stuff you’re supposed to get rid of was going…

KATIE’S STYLE EVOLUTION From her Dawson’s Creek days in low-waisted skirts to the TomKat glamour era and now her recent style reboot, Katie has stayed true to her all-American, girl-next-door vibe and picked up a style icon status along the way. Although a regular attendee of New York Fashion Week, seeking out designs from greats like Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, Katie is also a fan of wearing high-street brands like Uniqlo and smaller labels, often launching them into stardom unknowingly. Nowadays in her acting, directing and full-time mum roles, she has a formula for dressing her best – silky gowns and suits for evening or red-carpet events and a curated collection of cool-mum essentials for day, including jeans, T-shirts and simple cross-body bags. Her signature piece? A simple pump…

To maintain the strength and gloss of your hair between salon treatments, professionals recommend incorporating the Novaplex Bond Defence into your routine once a week. Designed to penetrate deep within the hair shaft, this sulphate-free treatment mends broken bonds that lead the hair to become brittle and snap. As part of a multi-step routine, the Bond Restore Treatment works to target different layers of the hair fibre, helping to restore damage from deep within the strand. Formulated using powerful plant proteins, a coating of it prior to your shampoo will leave damaged hair soft, shiny and most importantly, strong. Whether it’s chemical-related damage or just general wear and tear, all strands are fragile and deserve a little TLC. Fortifying Shampoo from Goldwell contains an amino bond-building technology that strengthens the…

Strawberry Sgroppino SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 125g ripe strawberries, hulled, halved 1 tblsp caster sugar 1½ cups chilled prosecco 4 large scoops lemon sorbet 4 thinly peeled strips of lemon rind METHOD Sgroppino is a refreshing dessert cocktail from the Veneto region. The word sgroppino means ‘untie’, with the drink designed to counter a heavy meal. 1 Place strawberries and sugar in a small bowl; toss to coat. Stand for 30 minutes to macerate. 2 Blend strawberry mixture until smooth; strain through a fine sieve into a large jug, discarding the solids. Gradually add prosecco to puree. 3 Pour sgroppino into chilled serving glasses. Top each with a scoop of sorbet and a strip of lemon rind. Mozzarella, Salami and Olive Croquettes MAKES 20 INGREDIENTS 60g butter 1 small onion, chopped…

10-MINUTE TEASER ACROSS 9 American Underdog star Anna __ (6)10 Historical drama series The Gilded __ (3)11 Big Brother and The Voice host Sonia __ (6)12 Ammonite actress __ Winslet (4)13 Rami Malek won an Oscar for his portrayal of Freddie __ in Bohemian Rhapsody (7)14 __ Collette stars with Colin Firth in the true crime miniseries The Staircase (4)15 Tolkien and Dark Phoenix star __ Hoult (8)17 Wrath of Man actor Josh __ (8)19 German model and TV presenter __ Klum (5)20 Nightmare Alley star Bradley __ (6)23 Leonardo DiCaprio played a corrupt stockbroker in the biopic The Wolf of Wall __ (6)25 Melissa McCarthy comedy Life of the __ (5)28 Women's prison series Orange Is The __ (3,5)31 Actress and singer __ Lopez (8)32 Partner of the actor…

the hit list New Orleans is a long way from the Monaro region in NSW, where actor Sam Reid grew up on a cattle property. The 35-year-old has had a lot of success on home turf, but now he’s kicking goals Stateside in the new series based on Anne Rice’s famous book, Interview with the Vampire. Reid, who tells us he loves gardening at his Sydney home when he’s not on set, sits down with WHO to chat about the new series, which has been lauded as better than Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt’s 1994 film adaptation by critics. Can you start by telling us a little bit about your character, and the show? I play Lestat de Lioncourt, who is a vampire who’s moved to New Orleans from France.…

What is the last show you binged? The Bear. Simple story. Flawless performances. Genius TV-making. Last time you laughed until you cried? That might have been after a recent message from actor Annie Maynard, who plays my sister in Summer Love on ABC. She referred to her costume thongs as “toe castanets”. I still laugh when I think of that. Last thing you learnt about yourself? Despite the amazing therapeutic benefits, I’m not a float tank kind of person! Who has the time or patience to lie still for a whole hour? It really works – unlocked my shockingly tight back muscles. Last guilty pleasure you indulged in? Several book purchases (virtuous guilty pleasure). And a tiramisu on pizza night (proper guilty pleasure, and yet I don’t feel any guilt).…