Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 4, 2023 i WHO

As movie premieres go, the January 16 opening night of Babylon at Sydney’s State Theatre was a huge occasion. I was lucky enough to score an invite to the black-tie event, and it was so fun to be a part of something so glamorous and exciting. It was also awesome to catch a sight of the movie’s star Margot Robbie in person. She is completely brilliant as the wild child actress Nellie LaRoy and tells WHO, in our exclusive interview, just how much the role demanded of her. Check out the full story on page 26. As for the movie, it’s spectacular, but I am definitely thinking about starting a campaign to ban movies that run for longer than three hours! WHO’s senior news and feature writer, Sara…

who’s news It’s been the question on all die-hard The White Lotus fans’ lips since Season 2 wrapped – has an off-screen romance blossomed for co-stars Meghann Fahy and Leo Woodall? Fahy, 32, recently responded to rumours, giving Andy Cohen the lowdown on Watch What Happens Live. After a viewer called in to ask if there was “any truth” to social media speculation that the actress fell for Woodall, 26, while filming the HBO series in Italy, Fahy remained coy. “I don’t kiss and tell,” she teased. Keen for Fahy to dish the dirt, the 54-year-old host continued to ask if the pair were “friends with benefits”. “We’re friends,” she insisted. Romance rumours have swirled since September, when Woodall shared a collection of behind-the-scenes cast photos to Instagram. “I love…

THE DEATH OF ELVIS Lisa Marie was 9 years old when she last saw her father alive in August 1977. She once wrote that around 4am on the day he died, he found her awake and told her to go to bed. “I said ‘OK’ and I think he kissed me goodnight, and I ran off.” When she woke again, she reportedly saw him lying face down on the red shag carpet being attended to by his last girlfriend, Ginger Alden. Elvis’ ex-girlfriend Linda Thompson has said Lisa Marie then called her on the phone and screamed, “My daddy’s dead! He’s smothered in the carpet!” A COMPLICATED LOVE LIFE Lisa Marie remained close to first husband, Keough, who she wed in 1988. Less than a month after her divorce, she…

Celebrity M argot Robbie isn’t kidding when she tells you her role in Damien Chazelle’s star-studded ode to old Hollywood was the toughest of her career. “By the end of the first week of shooting, I came home and I remember saying to my husband, ‘This is the hardest I’ve ever worked.’ And he was like, ‘What?! You always work hard.’ And I’m like, ‘No, this movie is something else,’” recalls Australia’s golden girl of her conversation with Tom Ackerley, whom she wed six years ago. In a cautionary tale of unbridled excess, Babylon traces the rise and fall of multiple players during the late ’20s and early ’30s Hollywood – from Brad Pitt’s amalgam of silent stars John Gilbert and Rudolph Valentino to Jean Smart’s gossip columnist evoking real-life…

10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU The cult-favourite ’90s teen rom-com kickstarted Ledger’s career and quickly turned him into a star. “He was a very magnetic presence on set, and he was like this force,” co-star Stiles shared last year. BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN The actor’s portrayal as a closeted gay shepherd saw him nominated for his first Oscar for Best Actor. The set is also where Ledger met Williams. THE DARK KNIGHT Shortly before his overdose, Ledger described his role as the Joker as being “physically and mentally draining”. And while his death forever cast a shadow on the film, he was recognised for his incredible performance with a posthumous Oscar. HOME AND AWAY Former co-star Kate Ritchie once shared that she was “the envy” of all the girls on set…

WINE AND DINE IN STYLE If you’re a lover of art, wine and fashion (who isn’t?), you’ll want to add The Muse scarf to your wish list. Designed by Australian artist Annie Everingham in collaboration with Bandini Prosecco, this luxurious silk scarf draws inspiration from joyful afternoons spent eating and drinking by the Italian coastline, making it the perfect accessory to pair with a chilled glass of prosecco.…

There’s a compelling reason to keep your backside in shape – and it has nothing to do with looking good in your jeans. Having strong buttock muscles can improve movement and prevent injury. While no-one expects you to have the physique of a professional athlete, some people’s bottom muscles are so weak that medical professionals consider them to be “asleep”. Physiotherapist Daniel Piggott says constant pressure – often from sitting for too long – can cause gluteal amnesia or “sleeping buttocks syndrome”. “This puts unnecessary strain on other areas of your body, which can lead to poor posture – though chances are you may not be aware you have a problem until you experience pain in your lower back, hips or knees,” Piggott says. WHAT IS IT ANYWAY? Gluteal amnesia…

ROAME Roame’s feminine silhouettes are the perfect addition to your summertime outfits. Made from soft and lightweight materials such as linens and cottons, this new Aussie brand has done well to create staple pieces that can effortlessly merge into your wardrobe. GYRE If you’re looking to refresh your summer essentials, take a visit to Gyre. Priding themselves on using natural, recycled and organic fabrics, everything from their gorgeous two-pieces to their pretty shell prints is worth investing in this season. KATE FORD Our favourite Aussie brand Kate Ford has released the third drop of her gorgeous resort collection. Inspired by the culture and people of Morocco, you’ll find vibrant colour palettes and intricate detailing in this collection that are perfect for upcoming events. ELLA KAYE Inspired by the beach pyjama…

WHAT IS THIS MAGIC INGREDIENT? Hemp seed oil is an essential oil that won’t block your pores or cause any breakouts, as it contains a unique blend of essential fatty acids, vitamins and proteins to benefit both skin and hair. Not only that, but hemp seed oil is also a humectant, which draws moisture into the skin, making it a great product for hydration. Plus, it works to reduce acne scarring, redness and smooths fines lines, too. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best skincare products containing this multitasking ingredient. According to the Department of Agriculture, hemp seed oil is legal as long as it’s from low-THC cannabis sativa and is only used in the form of seeds, seed powder or flour and oil. Utterly soothe skin with…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Are you ready to get a little bit more cosmic? This week brings your lucky wishing Moon of the year. So whatever else you do, get clear on what you want and start to imagine it. When you imagine it, can you feel it as real or does it feel like an impossible dream? You need to believe it to achieve it! TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 Sometimes life just feels turbulent. There’s good news for you if you’re one of the Taureans who feels they’ve been stuck in a holding pattern of chaos for the past few weeks. The planet of mayhem, Uranus, has been reversing in your sign and making sure life feels like a roller coaster. That starts to ease up now. GEMINI MAY…

MUSIC SAM SMITH: GLORIA THE TOUR Sam Smith has recently enjoyed an extended holiday in Australia, but the non-binary star will return later in the year for their Gloria tour, in support of their fourth album (which goes by the same name) released on January 27. “I feel like I’ve got my faith back in my job,” Smith says. The ‘Stay With Me’ star will perform across Australia and New Zealand in October and November. For ticket info, go to frontiertouring.com Ricki-Lee ‘THIS SHOW CHANGED MY LIFE’ THE AUSTRALIAN IDOL HOST TALKS RETURNING TO THE STAGE WHERE IT ALL STARTED Stepping back on to the Australian Idol stage almost 20 years after she first auditioned for the show herself, Ricki-Lee Coulter admits she felt something stir inside her. “It…

She was at her husband Sam’s side during his global press tour for Avatar: The Way of Water late last year, but Lara Worthington has been spotted cuddling up to a different fella during a secret trip Down Under! The 35-year-old got up close and personal with some furry friends at Australia Zoo in Queensland on January 14, sharing a series of snaps from her time at the Aussie attraction. “Thank you@australiazoo, what a magical day we had meeting all your amazing animals,” shared the star, alongside snaps of herself cuddling up to a koala and posing with one of the zoo’s Aldabra tortoises. Although she didn’t post any pictures with them, Lara hinted that she was joined at the zoo by Sam, 46, and their three sons, Rocket, 7,…

who’s news Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford will soon be a family of five, with the She Said star debuting her bump at the AFI Awards on January 13. It will be the third baby for the actress, 37, and the musician, 35, who share daughter Evelyn Grace, 7, and son Wilfred, 5. ‘‘[Motherhood changes] your whole life – it’s undeniable,’’ she says.…

The ink is barely dry on their nasty, drawn-out divorce, but Kim Kardashian has been left in shock after her bitter ex Kanye West secretly got married again – to a young Kim look-alike who works for his Yeezy fashion label! After a series of anti-Semitic controversies in recent months, West managed to steal the headlines again after gossip site TMZ reported he had “some sort of wedding ceremony” with Bianca Censori, 27, a Melbourne woman who has been head of architecture at Yeezy since November 2020. The candid rapper, 45, has been uncharacteristically quiet about the rumours, but he was spotted wearing a wedding ring while out to lunch with Censori at Beverly Hills hotspot, Waldorf Astoria. Her family seem to be onboard with the new marriage, with Censori’s…

WELLNESS While the cost of living has recently skyrocketed, the average wage has failed to keep up – so even if you haven’t actually had a pay cut, it might still feel that way. If that all sounds familiar, it’s likely that you feel ready for a pay rise. But how do you actually go about asking for one? Roxanne Calder, recruitment specialist and author of Employable: Seven Attributes to Assure Your Working Future, says it’s easy to see why many of us avoid these conversations. “It is a delicate negotiation and, like any event significant to us, requires effort, thought and practise,” she says. Here, Calder shares five ways to help you out... KEEP CALM Calder says keeping calm means maintaining a positive outlook. “Feeling disgruntled because you have…

CUTE CO-ORD A matching shirt and boxer-style shorts will see you through a day in the sun. Wear the set over a bikini for the beach, or dress up your look with chunky sandals and gold-coloured jewellery. PERFECT PAIR Opt for a linen blend pant with a sleeveless top to look chic and understated. Not only will the breathable material keep you cool, but the high-waist design is flattering and looks great with a block heel. TO THE MAX Keep cool in a flowing maxi skirt with a tank top tucked in. You can switch it for a button-up shirt if you’re heading into the office, or add statement earrings if you’re heading out for the night. LITTLE LINEN DRESS Call it the new little black dress! A linen number…

With G-strings, Brazilian or minimal coverage bikini bottoms all the rage right now, we’ve just breathed a sigh of relief with the resurgence of swim shorties and boyleg styles. This retro style of brief, whether they’re high-waisted or low, is the perfect addition to your bikini drawer this summer and will keep you way ahead of the trends. Find a set or mix and match it with your existing tops.…

NAIL POLISHES HOW TO CREATE PERFECT POSIES 1 Start by applying your base coat. Nude shades are great for evening out the nail to create a neutral base to work from. 2 Next, use a dotting tool to apply five spots of polish in your chosen colour in a circular shape. This will create the outline of your flower. 3 Then using the same dotting tool, take a different colour and add a spot to the centre to finish the flower shape. 4 Not ready to give nail art a go? Grab a pack of these stickers instead. Just peel, stick and swipe with a coat of clear polish for fun nails that last for up to 10 days.…

Crispy Skin Fish with Brown Rice and Cucumber Salad SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 600g white fish fillets, skin on 1 tblsp togarashi 2 x 250g packets microwave brown and wild rice 1 cup frozen edamame, blanched 2 Lebanese cucumbers, chopped 4 radishes, thinly sliced 2 tblsps olive oil 100g snow pea sprouts Toasted sesame seeds, lime wedges, to serve DRESSING ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1 tblsp mirin 1 tblsp sesame oil 1 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil METHOD 1 Pat fish skin very dry, sprinkle with togarashi and set aside until required. 2 Cook rice following packet instructions. Cool. Transfer to a large bowl with edamame, cucumber and radish. 3 To make the dressing, in a jug whisk all ingredients together. 4 In a large non-stick frying pan, heat oil on…

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who’s news They may be in town to promote their new movie, Babylon, but there was no stopping Margot Robbie, Phoebe Tonkin and Samara Weaving from having a little fun while Down Under recently. The Aussie stars were in Sydney ahead of the film’s premiere on January 16, taking a jaunt on a boat on Sydney Harbour. It was a beautiful summer’s day for the trio – who all currently live in the States – as they boarded the boat alongside their co-star Diego Calva. Glasses of champagne in hand, plus a delicious assortment of seafood and appetisers, the Babylon stars appeared to be having a great time as they chatted amongst themselves over lunch. Despite physical comparisons being made between them in the past, Weaving, 30, and…

Many stories have been told about Pamela Anderson in the years since her infamous sex tape with ex Tommy Lee was stolen and released, but the former Playboy bunny is finally reclaiming her legacy. Anderson, 55, is about to release her first memoir, Love, Pamela, as well as a Netflix documentary, Pamela, a Love Story, about her life. “[There’s] a little bit of anxiety before it comes out, because this has been a year, basically, of therapy, going through my life from my first memory to my last memory,” Anderson shared of the projects, which come out on January 31. “I’m really proud of it. It is something I wrote every word of ... I didn’t have any ghostwriter, nothing.” She added of confronting her past, “I had no idea…

Hitting the red carpet at the 2023 Golden Globes, Selena Gomez stunned in a strapless black velvet Valentino gown with voluminous puffed sleeves. But despite garnering praise for her sartorial choices, the 30-year-old was also forced to defend herself against bodyshamers – who criticised Gomez’ curvy figure. “I’m a little bit big right now because I enjoyed myself during the holidays,” the Rare Beauty founder said in an Instagram Live after the awards show, where she was nominated for Best Television Actress in a Musical/Comedy Series for her starring role in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. “But we don’t care.” It’s not the first time the star has hit back at trolls over her changing shape. In April last year, Gomez took to TikTok to blast body-shamers, admitting that…

Draped in a floor-length gown with a gold, snake-neck clasp, Lisa Marie Presley seemed thrilled, although a little unsteady, while attending the 2023 Golden Globe Awards on January 10. Giving interviews on the red carpet while spruiking Baz Luhrmann’s biopic Elvis, she was seen grasping the arm of a friend for support, but was full of praise for Austin Butler’s portrayal of her late father. “It was so incredible and so spot on, and just so authentic,” she raved about the film. “I’m just so proud of it all. I’m here to support Austin and Baz, and the film. I hope he wins.” When he did win, Lisa Marie was emotional as the actor returned the love during his acceptance speech. “Thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your…

All that glitters is not gold, but those Critics’ Choice Award trophies sure are shiny! And there were plenty to go around during the 28th Critics’ Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on January 15. Host Chelsea Handler, 47, kicked off festivities with a no-holds-barred opening monologue. “Between COVID, monkeypox, the Don’t Worry Darling press tour, it’s been a lot,” she began. “Dahmer [Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story] became the third highest-viewed show on Netflix with a combined watch time of 1 billion hours, which apparently is the same amount of time we’re going to have to listen to Prince Harry talk about his frostbitten penis. It’s enough, already.” Earlier on the red carpet, Amanda Seyfried stunned in a vintage Dior dress and Cartier jewels. At the…

When John Ramsey wakes each morning, his first thought is of his murdered daughter, JonBenét. It was John who found the 6-year-old’s lifeless body in the basement of the family home in Boulder, Colorado on December 26, 1996. Duct tape was over her mouth and a cord wrapped around her neck. For John, his wife Patsy and their son Burke, life was never the same. John says time stood still over the past two and a half decades. Since losing JonBenét, he no longer allows himself to feel carefree or happy. “I met a mother who lost a child and she told me, ‘You know, I feel like I have a hole in my heart and it won’t heal,’” John shared. “And it doesn’t, you don’t get over it. You…

Anew season shouldn’t be our sole influence for a colour switch, but there’s something so refreshing about swapping out your hair hue when the forecast changes. Forget “expensive” or “biscuit brunette”, just take a scroll through Instagram and you’ll find a bevy of It girls making the transition from blonde (or medium hues) to the chocolate-inspired shade. But when it comes to this warm and decadent colour trend, fondant brunette is a particular specialty of Toni&Guy technical director Aarron Baker. “I was obsessed with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, so my heart skips a beat when buzzwords like fondant are around and I can bring the shade to life on clients,” she says. Think light amber toffee caramels to bitter chilli chocolate tones. “As colourists, it’s always our goal to…

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How did you get started in the industry? I didn’t take the most traditional or direct route to winemaking. I was born in England, but grew up in Scotland and Cyprus, and it was in Cyprus that I was first exposed to wine. I have great memories of sitting in local tavernas with my mum and dad. I’d see the local vineyards often, so I grew up with an interest in wine. But science was also my passion and it led me to study marine biology in Glasgow before moving to New Zealand in 2000 to teach scuba diving. The wine industry was really taking off and I guess I saw the opportunity. I went back to university to study wine and joined the wine industry in 2004, and the…

SHOPPING IN STYLE CALIFORNIA Fran Drescher had a laugh with friends while out shopping in Beverly Hills. “That pantsuit I’m wearing, I wore on The Nanny!” she shared with fans on Instagram. STAND TOGETHER HOLLYWOOD Jon Landau and James Cameron were happy to be at their hand and footprint ceremony. BABY DADDY INSTAGRAM “Kyle and Otto soaking up the last bit of holidays,” The Kyle and Jackie O Show posted. SILVER COWGAL INSTAGRAM “Advice for the new year, don’t squat with yer spurs on buddy,” wrote Katy Perry. BRIGHT AS A BUTTON NEW YORK CITY Anna Kendrick is embracing fashion. “I want to tell this generation: don’t return to the dark age of low-rise jeans. Hateful time,” she told Shape. TONGUE TWISTER NEW YORK CITY Fun-loving Drew Barrymore pulled a…

Last book you read? Deni Todorovic’s Love This For You. They hold your hands through some of their own life-changing events, which can help you do the same mentally. It’s kind of written as a love letter, so it’s really beautiful. Last guilty pleasure you indulged in? I had a cinnamon scroll. My daughter bought it for me from her local bakery, which is legendary in Perth. It was kind of a spiritual experience. The last time you laughed until you cried? It’s kind of a daily occurrence on Studio 10. That sounds really cliché, but it was yesterday sitting on the couch with Angela [Bishop] and Tristan [MacManus] for the first time after the break. The last gift you received? Earrings. My friends love that I have earring game,…