Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 30, 2024 i WHO

Phew! It’s that time again. Not only has another week flown past, but it’s another year around the sun for me – it was my birthday the day I sat down to write this. Now, all I’ll say is that it feels fantastic to be 21 again! And this year I’ve done myself proud as I ditched the booze in my birthday month to raise money for the good people at Dry July. The organisation holds the huge fundraising effort each year to improve the comfort and wellbeing of people affected by cancer (head to dryjuly.com to find out more). I’m not the only one facing mid-year with a renewed spring in their step. Over in celeb land, we were thrilled to hear how Kate Ritchie found a new love…

who’s news Nicole Kidman has given a rare insight into her relationship with ex-husband Tom Cruise. Kidman, 57, was married to the Top Gun actor from 1990 to 2001, with the pair rapidly becoming Hollywood’s “It’’ couple before it all came crashing down. Kidman has been happily married to rocker Keith Urban since 2006 and tends not to dwell on the past or talk too much about Cruise in interviews. But in a July 22 interview with The Los Angeles Times, Kidman dished up some unexpected anecdotes while talking about Eyes Wide Shut, the 1999 film she and Cruise made with director Stanley Kubrick. Eyes Wide Shut is an erotic thriller that explored a doctor’s obsession with his wife’s sexual fantasies after she reveals she had contemplated having an affair.…

who’s news Ada Nicodemou has opened up about her romance with Home and Away co-star James Stewart after months of speculation. “Jimmy and I are together, yes. It’s only early days. It’s very recent and very unexpected. I’m super happy. It’s really lovely,” she told Stellar. Rumours first emerged that the pair were an item when they were snapped sharing a kiss in April 2024. “Look, you know, whether [the romance] is out there or not, it doesn’t really change our relationship,’’ Nicodemou told Sunrise on July 22. “We’re happy. We’re together,’’ she added, breaking into a wide smile. “James is such an amazing actor. I love working with him. That’s not changed as well. Yeah, so whether it’s out there or not doesn’t really change anything for us.’’…

NEW CHAPTER The relationship is a welcome turn of events for the star, who has been unlucky in love. Ritchie split from ex John Bell in 2021 when COVID lockdowns made it hard for them to see each other. Before that, her marriage to Stuart Webb ended in 2019. It started out as a cute blind date set up by her radio co-stars – but could former Home and Away actress Kate Ritchie have found new love? Pictures snapped of Ritchie, 45, with 30-year-old Will Skelton having a cosy oceanside picnic at Clovelly in Sydney on July 19 certainly suggest so. The pair laughed and chatted, kissed and cuddled in plain sight, clearly enjoying the picnic and each other’s company. The radio star first met financial adviser Skelton when she…

FAMILY BUSINESS Tish has a podcast with her eldest daughter, Brandi, called Sorry We’re Stoned. While the title references Tish’s love for smoking weed, Brandi doesn’t smoke. Miley, who no longer smokes, introduced her mum to the drug when on tour in 2014. Miley Cyrus, 31, had a lot of support at a lavish Chateau Marmont event celebrating her being the face of Gucci’s Flora Gorgeous Orchid fragrance. Miley’s mother, Tish Cyrus-Purcell, 57, and her husband, Dominic Purcell, 54, were there, looking happy in the face of media speculation about family drama. Rumours that Tish and her youngest daughter, Noah Cyrus, had been feuding over Purcell made headlines this year after it was reported he had been involved with Noah before marrying her mother. None of the family members have…

SHE’S TAPPED OUT ON THE MUSIC FRONT, SO WHAT IS ADELE UP TO NEXT? Her two-year-long Las Vegas residency is one of the hottest tickets in town, she has a song catalogue that shares her life lessons over more than a decade and she’s about to start a month-long stint in Munich (a residency between her residency) – no wonder Adele craves some time off. The music superstar has been pumping out ballads and shows since her debut single, ‘Hometown Glory’, was released in 2007. And while she might be at the top of her game, she isn’t afraid to step back when she needs to. Speaking with German broadcaster ZDF in mid-July, the 36-year-old dropped a bombshell. “My tank is quite empty at the minute, I don’t have any…

Carly Middleton was supposed to be enjoying her first weeks of newborn bliss in 2021. After years of trying to conceive through IVF, she had given birth to her gorgeous “miracle daughter”, Poppy. Instead, her and partner Tresne’s lives were turned upside down in an instant when Poppy was diagnosed with infantile acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, at just 12 weeks old. “It was the most devastating thing in the world,” Carly tells WHO. “There is no planning, things change and from that point, you just have to roll with the punches.” The couple, who starred in Season 5 of My Kitchen Rules, which aired in 2014, were self-employed. Carly had planned to step back from their family business while taking partial maternity leave…

So often, people get hung up on whether they should pay off their mortgage or invest. There are several factors to note when making this decision. Not all debts are created equal. Personal loans are often used to purchase items. These items may lose value over time and are therefore known as depreciating assets. However, taking out a mortgage to purchase property – an appreciating asset that most often increases in value over time – gives you a much higher chance of growing your wealth. This is an important factor to consider when deciding between paying off debt or investing – but which is better? 1. INTEREST RATES & RETURNS If your mortgage has a high-interest rate (say, 6 per cent), and the average stock market return is 7.33 per…

What should we do to maintain the quality and durability of our leather pieces? To properly care for your leather pieces it’s important to firstly keep them dry and avoid rain. Regularly condition them to prevent cracking, and protect them from dust, heat and direct sunlight when storing to keep their shape. What’s the best way to store leather pieces post-winter? The best way to store leather clothing is by placing the item in a garment bag and hanging in a cool dry environment, avoiding folding to prevent creases. What’s the best way to clean an item? I recommend wiping spills off your leather as quickly as possible and using a leather conditioner cream if required. Do a gentle spot clean by hand with a soft, damp cloth (ensure that…

CLEAR COMPLEXION Ideal for those with acne-prone skin, this brand-newbie from Avène contains only 10 ingredients to gently exfoliatee the skin and keep excess sebum at bay. It’s an easy addition to your daily routine! SMOOTH MOVES Mela B3 is French brand La Roche-Posay’s latest serum, using their newly created Melasyl alongside niacinamide to brighten and smooth the skin. It’s gentle enough for all skin types too. ADD SOME SHIMMER Get your glisten on for an evening out with Nuxe’s dry oil. It’s lightweight, non-greasy and full of vitamin E, so ideal for applying to skin and hair for a hydration hit. GOOD HAIR DAY Everyone needs a handy dry shampoo and Klorane’s innovative formula will have your limp locks looking lifted in no time! This new oat and ceramide…

BEHIND THE SCENES! MOVIE FREAKY FRIDAY 2 Not much is known about the plot of the sequel to the much-loved body swap flick, but one thing seems certain: things are definitely going to get freaky. As these behind-the-scenes snaps from the shoot on the streets of Los Angeles show, whatever fate befalls duo Anna Coleman and her mother, Tess, played by Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, they will be doing it in, ahem, style. Perhaps their outrageous outfits have something to do with Lohan’s revelation that her character has become a mum herself in this film. Either way, the co-stars are thrilled to be back on set together.“It’s just lot of love, lot of fun, lot of laughs,”Lohan said. MORE INSIDE! HOORAY HENRY The Superman star reveals why he…

The 19-year-old daughter of The Bachelor’s Snezana Wood, Eve, has sparked rumours she’s dating the son of an AFL legend. The model and content creator recently posted a snap of Collingwood VFL player Ben Silvagni, 24, appearing to be on a coffee date with him. In the photo, Ben is holding an adorable puppy, who is asleep in his arms. The sportsman is the son of Jo Bailey and AFL legend Stephen Silvagni, and the grandson of the late Sergio Silvagni. In 2022, Sam Wood revealed Eve had been dating a football player, saying, “He is a really nice fella. Full forward in the footy team.”…

Following their lunch date sighting in June, Gladiator II star Paul Mescal and songstress Gracie Abrams have been spotted enjoying each other’s company on a recent shopping trip in London. “Paul and Gracie looked like any other young couple hitting the shops, and they went almost unnoticed,” a source told The Sun. “They seemed very relaxed in each other’s company and were busy checking out the posh shops on Bond Street.” Although neither Mescal, 28, nor Abrams, 24, have commented on their catch-ups, this is not the first time the pair have been linked, with celebrity gossip site Deuxmoi receiving an anonymous tip in October 2023 that claimed the duo were in the early days of a new relationship. “Paul is a very low-key person, as is Gracie, so there…

With over two decades of experience as a journalist, Erin Molan has garnered a reputation for telling it like it is and not backing down in the face of adversity. When appointed as the first full-time female host of NRL’s The Footy Show, the online abuse she copped from trolls spurred her to advocate for the Online Safety Act, or as then Prime Minister Scott Morrison called it, ‘Erin’s Law’. In the wake of No More: National Rally Against Violence events across Australia in April, she used her platform on Sky News Australia to speak up about the shocking rate at which women in this country are being killed by men. “We can do better than staying silent on issues in our own backyard,” she said. “This isn’t a feminist…

When Rihanna calls you a “bad b---h”, you know you’re winning at life, even if you’ve just been through a public divorce in the wake of cheating allegations. It’s safe to say Natalie Portman has come out the other side of her split with her husband of 12 years, Benjamin Millepied, victorious – and it shows in her new air of confidence and the smile she wears when she’s with her famous friends or holidaying in Europe with loved ones. The mother-of-two credits Rihanna in part for putting a pep in her step. “I think every woman going through a divorce should get to have Rihanna say to her that she’s a bad b---h,” Portman told Jimmy Fallon recently on The Tonight Show. “It was exactly what I needed.” “I’m…

Breathing is something we do day in, day out, so it might feel pretty safe to assume the majority of us have nailed this fundamental skill. Well, not so fast. While we don’t endorse the latest social media trend of mouth taping, where users tape their mouths at night to stop themselves using them to breathe, not all breaths are the same. In fact, dysfuntional breathing can have a much bigger impact than we think. Yoga and breathwork instructor Katy Graczer explains that those of us who breathe through our mouth rather than our nose could be experiencing everything from snoring, asthma, anxiety, poor cognitive performance and even dental issues as a result. WHY IS NASAL BREATHING BETTER? Breathing through your nose is the optimal way for your body to…

WINTER WARMER Waverley Mills have your cats and dogs quite literally covered with their premium Aussie-made pet blankets. Sustainability meets style with their luxurious throws, crafted using recycled wool to deliver quality and comfort for your furry friend. While we can’t exactly see our pets sweating, they still release moisture, and these blankets naturally absorb and release any dampness keeping your pet fresh and cosy all day long. PAW PATROL Keep an eye on four-legged friends with this compact indoor camera that pairs seamlessly with your phone so you can live stream audio and video from wherever you are. With easy plug-in installation and a two-way talk feature to prevent mishaps, this handy camera is a staple for any pet parent wanting to stay connected. DREAM CLEAN While we love…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Are you making the most of your 24 hours each day? Now is the time to assess the way your life ticks over. Mercury is going retrograde this week and it’s triggering your Daily Life Zone. So, if you’re not happy with the way your life is going, rethink, revise and redo! Also, good news: it’s time to have more fun. CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 Money is really just a neutral resource that responds to energy. A new financial cycle starts here for you, but there’s a catch – money responds to your energy. If you walk about feeling you’re lacking and focusing on your financial fears, then guess what? You’ll have more to worry about. Change your money mindset, change your bank account! LIBRA SEP.…

HIS NEXT ROLE Cavill will soon be taking on a new mission: Operation Fatherhood. He is expecting his first child with his TV executive girlfriend of three years, Natalie Viscuso. “I’m very excited about it,” he said when announcing the news. Henry Cavill only needed to hear two words – or just one name, in fact – to convince him to join the cast of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: Guy Ritchie. “When I heard that Guy was doing this, it was an immediate draw,” the actor says. At the time the project came along, Cavill, who starred in The Witcher for three seasons from 2019, wanted “to reinvigorate my love for film-making” and the British director was the man for the job. “I wanted to get back into a…

What drew you to the role of Parvinder, one of the jurors in Season 2 of The Twelve? I don’t think there’s any actor in Australia who wouldn’t want to be a part of this series. I would say it’s Australia’s best drama. When I saw it last year, I was blown away. It’s written so well and the characters are so well thought out. It was genuinely suspenseful from start to finish. You can’t reveal too much about Parvinder’s storyline, but could you share a little about her backstory and her journey throughout the series? Parvinder is the first Punjabi Khalsa woman ever to be portrayed on Australian television in a main role. I’m a Sikh woman myself, but I’m not the religious version, so in terms of preparation,…

who’s news What is a Bridget Jones movie without Colin Firth, aka the dashing Mr Mark Darcy? That’s what fans of the hit flicks, based on Helen Fielding’s bestselling novels, were asking when the actor’s name was left off the cast list of the upcoming fourth film, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Fearing Firth’s beloved character might have been killed off, as he was in the books, fans threatened to boycott the new film. But then Renée Zellweger, 55, was spotted filming a scene with Firth, 63, in a London street, and the actor tenderly caressed her face. Seems like Mark is very much alive – or is he? Could he still be vying for Bridget’s heart, at least in the film version, or is it perhaps a dream…

Since 2017, he’s been Gogglebox Australia’s eternal bachelor as he’s played third wheel to friends Matty and Sarah Marie. Now, Jad Nehmetallah is headed to the altar, having proposed to girlfriend Sarah. The pair met through a mutual friend over a year ago and there was an instant connection. “From the minute I met Sarah, I knew she was the one. We bring out the best in each other, and I can’t picture my life without her,”he said. The Gogglebox star pulled out all the stops when it came to the proposal – getting the ring made in New York City and popping the all-important question in Puglia, Italy. Thinking she was taking part in a photoshoot, Sarah was surprised by a rooftop decorated with flowers and candles, a grazing…

Film icon Clint Eastwood, 94, has shared his sadness after announcing the passing of his wife, Christina Sandera, 61, who died of a heart attack on July 18. In a statement, the famed actor and director said, “Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much.” The couple, who had been private about their relationship over the years, had been together since 2014, a year after Eastwood divorced his second wife, Dina, after 17 years of marriage. Sandera and Eastwood met when she was a hostess at his Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Eastwood’s daughter Morgan, 27, wrote a heartfelt statement on Instagram. “A devastating loss for our whole family. Thank you Christina for being a good partner to my Dad. You will be…

Priscilla Presley was just 14 years old when her life changed after meeting Elvis Presley in 1959. Although their eventual marriage only lasted six years, her connection to the King of Rock and Roll endured long after he died in 1977. “He was the love of her life,” her granddaughter, actress Riley Keough, 35, noted to Vanity Fair in September 2023. “All she wants is to love and protect Graceland and the Presley family and the legacy. That’s her whole life. So it’s a big responsibility she has tried to take on.” A responsibility, it seems, that is fraught with complications. In a 45-page complaint filed on July 18, Priscilla’s celebrity lawyer, Marty Singer, alleged that four of her former business associates planned to “drain her of every last penny…

J.Lo As the second anniversary of their wedding came and went, there were none of the gushy or romantic posts dedicated to her husband, Ben Affleck, that we’ve come to expect from Jennifer Lopez. Instead, the pair spent July 16 separately as J.Lo continued her holiday in the Hamptons while the actor was working in Los Angeles. With all the talk of their marital issues, you might think the couple might have wanted to stay out of the spotlight if not together on such a big day, but the opposite turned out to be true. The singer was spotted enjoying the American summer as she went on bike rides, hit the gym and threw herself a Bridgerton-themed bash for her 55th birthday, all without her husband by her side. “Today…

PAST LIFE Vergara was just 19 when she had her son, Manolo. “I was not even 20 years old, so I don’t even remember that much of my life without being a mother,” she told People. “But it is fun because I kind of grew up together with my son.” Sofía Vergara’s ex is hitting back at comments she previously made about their high-profile marriage breakdown. In July last year, the Modern Family star and her husband of seven years, Joe Manganiello, shocked fans by announcing they were headed for divorce, releasing a joint statement saying it had been a “difficult decision’’ for them to make. Earlier this year, Vergara, 52, told a Spanish newspaper that they had split because her husband, 47, wanted children and she did not.…

ROUND TWO It’s been eight years since Lane first played the role of Riley’s mum in the first Inside Out movie. The actress tells WHO it’s a story that cleverly speaks to many generations. Diane Lane was just a child when she first dipped her toe into acting. By 15, she’d left her home in New York, where she lived with her father, for Hollywood. “It was reckless behaviour that comes from having too much independence too young,” she once said. Nevertheless, it seems to have all turned out well for the actress, who has a lengthy list of credits in film and TV, as well as on the stage, and was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for her role in 2002 erotic thriller Unfaithful. The daughter of a…

As we continue to trudge our way through winter, we’re now in what could be described as the hard slog of the year. Daylight hours might be getting longer but we still have plenty of chilly evenings left to spend huddled under the doona. If the rain and winter skin issues weren’t enough, August is traditionally the peak of flu season (although this differs year to year). With more reasons to stay indoors than usual, now is the perfect time to recharge with much-needed TLC. “In Chinese medicine, winter is associated with the element of water and the kidneys,” says Dr Marina Christov, a Chinese medicine practitioner and founder of The House of Life. She says winter is a time when we should be resting up and keeping warm with…

MIX & MATCH SHAPES The French are great at pairing feminine silhouettes with boxy masculine shapes. Think structured blazers paired with flowing skirts. Take this as your sign to experiment with different materials and textures. LEVEL UP YOUR ACCESSORIES Invest in the best! Make smart decisions, like the French, with your accessory purchases. Choose timeless bag shapes and colours, classic stud earrings and even chic tech accessories. OPT FOR NEUTRALS Some say Parisians created the idea of a capsule wardrobe where the majority of their pieces come in classic neutral shades. Beige, brown, blue and white are popular colours, and they work well across both summer and winter wardrobes. STYLING TWEAKS The French have a knack for styling their signature pieces to look even more expensive. Adding a belt, opting…

LESS IS MORE Wearing less makeup highlights your features and lets your skin breathe, making it a staple. “To the French woman, a flawless complexion is everything without too much texture,” says French makeup artist Charlotte Ravet. “ They use a lighter approach, using a tinted cream and concealer to perfect their skin.” Try switching foundations for lighter formulas like BB and CC creams. Tip Always carry a little mirror in your bag to keep your lipstick in check. COMPLEMENT YOUR COLOURS While the French love their red lips, Ravet explains that another chic thing to do is match your nails to your lips. “The French wear their nails natural so they can change their lip colour as often as they like,” she explains. “It doesn't have to be the…

Don’t be put off by the fact Bilbao is an industrial port city – it’s still deceptively beautiful. The 10th-largest city in Spain, Bilbao boasts a population of over 347,000. It’s famous for its Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, but there’s so much more to this vibrant city. EAT Both locals and tourists alike have come to indulge in pintxos – a cuisine coming from the Spanish verb pinchar meaning to prick (fitting as these small plates are served with toothpicks). VICTOR MONTES Make a stop at one of the city’s best-known restaurants. The divine white asparagus accompanied by peppers, a vinaigrette dressing and a glass of txakoli (a dry white wine typical of the Basque’s coastal region), will make you an instant pintxos fan. victormontes.com TXAKOLI SIMON If you’re…

BOX OF TRICKS ENGLAND Never one to look a gift horse in the mouth, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner was in her element at the British Open Polo Championship. GONE FISHIN’ CALIFORNIA Pink was the one who got away when husband Carey Hart took the kids Willow and Jameson fishing. SAY CHEESE CALIFORNIA Former Disney star Lindsay Lohan reunited with her old pal Mickey Mouse at Disneyland. CIAO BELLA ITALY Sharon Stone was super chic throughout the Taormina Film Festival, where she received a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement award. HE’S GOT A POINT! LOS ANGELES Jamie Foxx, who was hospitalised with a major health scare last year, was in good spirits when he stepped out at upscale eatery Nobu Malibu. HOLA SUNSHINE SPAIN Lila Moss, daughter of Kate Moss, showed…

ALAN RITCHSON as Anders Lassen The Reacher star plays decorated Danish soldier Major Anders Lassen, who was handy with a bow and arrow and had little time for rules. EIZA GONZÁLEZ as Marjorie Stewart The ungentlewomanly Marjorie was an actressturned-sharpshooter who played a key role in the planning of the mission. ALEX PETTYFER as Geoffrey Appleyard Appleyard was second in command on Operation Postmaster. He served in the Commandos and SAS and died aged just 26. FREDDIE FOX as Ian Fleming The author worked for the British government during WWII and drew inspiration from the likes of March-Phillipps for James Bond.…

In 17 Years Later, J.P. Pomare taps into our obsession with true crime podcasts to explore the issue of wrongful convictions. His story follows Sloane Abbott, who decides to look into the violent murder of the Primrose family 17 years after their live-in chef, Bill Kareama, was convicted. As she digs around, fresh evidence emerges that casts new light on the Primroses – and who might have wanted them dead. “I was inspired by a number of cases in New Zealand, including the Bain Murders and the trial of Teina Pora,” Pomare tells WHO. “I also read a lot about Amanda Knox’s case and had some correspondence with her. She pointed me in the direction of some great resources, some of which helped me to discover other cases of wrongful…

THE INTERN by Michele Campbell Harvard law student Madison Rivera lands the internship of a lifetime with a charismatic judge. But while she is falling under the judge’s spell, her family secrets are coming to the surface. The Intern is a timely and thrilling novel about class, ambition, family and murder. THE BRIGHT SWORD by Lev Grossman Gifted young knight Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find he’s too late. The king has died, leaving no heir, and only a handful of the knights survive. Based around the oddballs of the Round Table, this is an Arthurian epic for a new millennium. WOMAN, MISSING by Sherryl Clark Lou Alcott is turning over a new leaf as a private investigator. She’s always…

What was the last book you read? Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. It’s the third time I’ve read it. When was the last time you danced in public? Last weekend with my friends on the Gold Coast. I’m always up for a boogie. What was the last guilty pleasure you indulged in? I ate a one-litre tub [from] Gelato Messina in one sitting on the couch watching a movie. What was the last gift you got? The last gift I sent was a personalised burrito. What was your last TV obsession? Baby Reindeer. I finished it in a day. I couldn’t turn it off. What was the last great app you downloaded? Surfline. What was the last road trip you took? The last road trip I took was to Byron…

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