Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 32, 2025 i WHO

Although I hate to be the bearer of bad news, there will no doubt be a few tears shed now the last Hemsworth brother is set to tie the knot … again. Liam’s long-term love, Gabriella Brooks, has been seen showing off a sparkling diamond on that finger during a recent birthday bash for her soon-to-be brother-in-law Chris in Ibiza (page 6). Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz-Beckham have also been celebrating their love, with their recent vow renewal a family affair – for the actress, at least. As the feud between the couple and his side of the family rumbles on, Victoria and David were no-shows at the soiree. Read about the rift on page 12. There were also some birthday milestones to celebrate in celeb-land, with Charlize Theron hitting…

Hot on the heels of filing for divorce from husband Rodger Berman last month after 26 years of marriage, Rachel Zoe has been spotted filming her debut season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in the Hamptons. On August 2, the fashion designer, 53, was seen partying in front of the cameras with co-stars Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley at Montauk’s Surf Lodge. The mother-of-two is a regular on the East Coast throughout the US summer, but Zoe and the other Housewives will need to swap their swimwear for something warmer soon, with it rumoured they’ll descend on Melbourne for their annual international girls’ trip later this month. Joining Zoe will be Richards, Kemsley, Erika Jayne, Sutton Stracke and Bozoma Saint John. However, former RHOBH star Denise Richards, 54…

Just hours after singer Kelly Clarkson postponed the remaining August dates of her Studio Sessions Las Vegas residency – revealing her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, was ill and she needed to be “fully present” for their two children – the talent manager tragically passed away on August 7. A representative for the family confirmed in a statement, “Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family.” Sources with direct knowledge told TMZ that Blackstock had melanoma. Clarkson, 43, and Blackstock, 48 – the former stepson of singer Reba McEntire – began dating in February 2012 and were married on October 20, 2013. They welcomed daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9, before Clarkson filed for divorce in June 2020. Blackstock was also…

HOLIDAY IN FRANCE With the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea beneath them, Victoria and David Beckham and their clan have been enjoying all the luxuries the Côte d’Azur has to offer. From sun-drenched days on the deck of their $33 million yacht to decadent dinners on land in the French Riviera, the couple have shared a series of snaps from their idyllic vacation with three of their children, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14. “How times have changed, it used to be me putting the bib on you,” David, 50, jokingly commented on a picture of Cruz placing a bib on him at a restaurant, ahead of yet another delicious meal out together. Times have certainly changed for the Beckhams. Once one of the most tight-knit of…

Sure, they’re brilliant actors, but you can’t deny the natural chemistry between Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson. More than two decades after their Dawson’s Creek characters, Joey and Pacey, professed their love for one another, the pair have been spotted shooting their newest project on the streets of New York in recent weeks. The duo shared laughs as they filmed scenes, including a series of on-camera clinches, with Jackson, 47, wrapping his arms around Holmes, 46, and the actress returning serve with a squeeze. Fans haven’t been able to contain themselves over the reunion, with the on-screen pairing reminiscent of the teen drama that saw Jackson and Holmes’ characters end up together in the series finale. Shippers are also hoping they will rekindle their real-life romance, which spilled off camera…

With chart-topping albums, a triumphant world tour and wedding bells not too far off, Dua Lipa is truly in her element. As she prepares for her 30th birthday on August 22, it’s clear the singer is taking stardom in her stride. “I feel the most confident I’ve ever felt,” she told British Vogue in June – and it’s no surprise why. With just three albums under her belt, she’s already a three-time Grammy Award winner and has bragging rights to seven Brit Awards on top of that. Five of her singles – ‘New Rules’, ‘Levitating ’, ‘Don’t Start Now’, ‘One Kiss’ and ‘Cold Heart’ – have each surpassed two billion streams on Spotify, which is the first time a woman has hit that milestone with five separate tracks. By night,…

Walking past her spare room, which was piled high with laundry, Susan Toft wished there was a fairy who could spirit it all away and bring it back folded and ironed. On maternity leave from her job in international marketing, she wondered if it was a service she could provide to others. “I became the original Laundry Lady in 2012,” Susan, 46, from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, tells WHO. “I created a website [with that business name] and had a mobile number, and I picked up washing in my local area and brought it home to my own machine. I’ve never had a physical job like it before, but the flexibility it gave me was incredible. I could bring my son with me in the car. You can’t put…

Few would argue that not being able to sleep ranks up there among life’s cruel punishments – a cycle of restless tossing, dramatic pillow flips and groggy, caffeine-fuelled days that can leave you teetering dangerously close to burnout. The good news? There are many science-backed steps we can take to improve sleep – and, as a result, our health and wellbeing. From building better habits to soaking up early-morning sunlight, sleep expert and University of Sydney senior lecturer Dr Yu Sun Bin shares evidence-based tips to help you reset your internal clock and return to the world feeling, well, human again. PILLOW PANIC It will come as no surprise that stress is the most common cause of sleep problems, with Dr Bin noting that university students can be among the…

Having graced 35 international Vogue covers, it’s no surprise Bella Hadid’s makeup looks keep us intrigued. Luckily for us, the 28-year-old is an open book with her beauty routine, taking to TikTok to show off her favourite beauty buys. Best yet? A lot of them are surprisingly accessible. Here, we share all the products we’ve spotted in the model-turned-cowgirl’s beauty routine video – including the $27 foundation and $13 mascara she swears by! BUILDING A BASE Like any routine worth its salt, Hadid starts with a tinted SPF. Clinique’s Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator offers 12 hours of hydration and is supercharged with hyaluronic acid and aloe water. Once everything starts to dry down, Hadid uses the Make Up For Ever HD Skin Face Essentials Palette to brighten her under-eyes and…

Are you a victim of the sad beige aesthetic? You wouldn’t be the only one. Also known as millennial beige, this label describes the neutral and minimalist interiors we generally see in the homes of 30-and 40-somethings. You see, most millennials can recall either growing up in or being near a house with chaotic wallpaper and mismatched decor – and what’s the antithesis of this? Clean interiors that evoke a sense of calm. Yet, it seems we’ve overcorrected, with almost every home on our Instagram and Pinterest feeds featuring this very plain aesthetic that often lacks personality. If you’re a victim of 50 shades of beige, no need to cry into a beautiful neutral rug just yet. Here are four easy design swaps to liven up your living space… START…

SURVIVOR: AUSTRALIA V THE WORLD If anyone knows how to play the game of Survivor, it’s George Mladenov. The “King of Bankstown”, as he’s affectionately known by fans, makes his return to Samoa for the third time in Australia v The World, an honour he likens to playing for his country at sport’s highest level. “It’s like representing the Socceroos – I’ve been called up to the Australian Survivor national team, representing Team Australia,” he tells WHO. Never one to be accused of being subtle or a shrinking violet, this time around, the 34-year-old political operative dons his most patriotic attire to compete. “Of course, I’m going to wear the most iconic piece of Australian clothing, which is budgie smugglers with an Australian flag, flaunting my hot new dad bod,”…

Princess Andre may have recently divulged that her mother, Katie Price, now “prioritises” her children – after turning to drugs and alcohol following her split from Kieran Hayler in 2018 – but it will come as no surprise that the 18-year-old is still healing from her “traumatic” childhood. Andre shared on her new reality series, The Princess Diaries, that, when Hayler split with her mum, “everything went downhill”. She recalled how her “unpredictable” mother went through a “very, very dark time” and “wasn’t emotionally able to be there” for her children. “I was around adulty things that kids should never see,” she shared. “I do wish I could have had a more happier childhood.” Years later, Andre said she’s been working with a counsellor to process her childhood trauma. An…

Fans are used to Kim Kardashian sharing wellness tips – including the odd unusual one – and on August 8, she took to Instagram to share her “stem cell journey”, detailing how she travelled to Mexico for treatment on a shoulder muscle she tore two years ago while lifting weights. “I regained full range of motion, and my shoulder has felt completely normal ever since,” she raved, before sharing that she had returned to treat her chronic lower back pain. “The Muse stem cell treatment was a game changer once again,” she posted. “I experienced relief right away, and the unbearable pain is finally gone … it’s transformed my life when I thought my body was breaking down.” While friends like Paris Hilton sent messages of support, other social media…

After eight years of dating, football great Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time love, Georgina Rodriguez, are headed down the aisle. The bride-to-be, 31, shared a snap of her massive, oversized, oval-cut diamond engagement ring, with experts estimating its size between 22 and 30 carats. “Yes, I do”, Rodriguez wrote in a translated Instagram caption on August 11. “In this and in all my lives.” The pair, who met in 2016 at a Gucci store in Madrid, where Rodríguez was working, first confirmed their relationship in early 2017 and are parents to five children: 15-year-old son Cristiano Jr., who Ronaldo welcomed in a previous relationship, twins Eva Maria and Mateo, 8, daughter Alana, 7, and daughter Bella, 3. Bella’s twin brother, Angel, died as a newborn. On Rodriguez’s Netflix series, I…

GIRL GANG Ingrid has had no trouble fitting in on campus. She already has a close group of girlfriends who the press have dubbed “the paparazzi posse” given they shield her from photographers. She doesn’t mind the odd selfie, though! Just over a week after arriving in Australia, Princess Ingrid Alexandra wasted no time in getting acquainted with her University of Sydney classmates. On the first day of the uni’s Welcome Fest, the Norwegian royal took to the harbour on a sunny day for a white with winter-themed boat party. The Monday afternoon jaunt on August 4 ended with the group stopping by The Marlborough Hotel in Newtown to continue the celebration. The European princess, 21, relocated to Sydney last month to begin a Bachelor of Arts degree with a…

TRACKING WELL We’ll admit that getting to our 7am Pilates class on a chilly winter morning can be hard, but thanks to All Fenix’s new tracksuit range, we aren’t dreading it as much. Designed to be worn to and from class as a set or separates, the brand’s Pilates Club capsule contains super-soft and seasonal hoodies, luxe crew-neck jumpers and stylish tracksuits that will put your regular get-up to shame. The best part? The collection comes in five fun colourways, including our favourite trending shades: burgundy and espresso. Finally, a tracksuit we *actually* want to wear out of the house. Range starts at $88, allfenix.com COMPILED BY: MADISON BOGISCH…

LUCKY LEGS Yes, tights can be quite divisive, but they’re easily the best hack for crafting a transeasonal outfit. Want to wear shorts in 18-degree weather? Well, now you can. Go for textured lace hosiery when you want to add some intrigue to your look and the weather doesn’t call for a thick stocking. As the temperature increases, trade in a full stocking for a sock. GO BIG OR GO HOME While subtle sunnies have reigned supreme for quite some time, everyone from Emily Ratajkowski to Anne Hathaway is going big when shielding their eyes. Sure, these specs might seem reminiscent of those we see on ski slopes and running tracks, but larger frames are runway-approved since being featured in Miu Miu and Balenciaga’s SS25 collections. Our only advice when…

TikTok and beauty go together like a Coldplay song and a divorce scandal – no matter how much we want to run for cover, we just can’t look away. Case in point: the latest TikTok trend that has viewers reaching for anti-dandruff shampoo as a surprising remedy for acne. While unconventional, users claim that the treatment’s ingredient list – mainly the zinc pyrithione – can help reduce stubborn acne by targeting inflammation and excess oil production. On the hunt for real-world answers, we chat with Gabrielle Singh, the founder and CEO of GC Skin Boutique and Iyvos Skincare, who sheds light on the science behind this viral beauty hack. TREND TEMPTATIONS While applying anti-dandruff shampoo to your face might not have been on anyone’s 2025 beauty bingo card, Singh sympathises…

Cheesy Tomato Pesto Puffs SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, just thawed 7 small eggs (60g each) ⅓ cup semi-dried tomato pesto 1 cup grated tasty cheese 80g shaved leg ham, chopped Beetroot relish and sliced chives, to serve (optional) METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 200C fan-forced. Line a large oven tray with baking paper. Cut the pastry sheet into 6 even rectangles (8cm x 12cm). Use the tip of a sharp knife to cut a 1.5cm border in the pastry but without cutting all the way through. This will allow the pastry to form a vol-au-vent style casing for the egg. 2 Place on an oven tray. Whisk one of the eggs and brush around the border section of pastry pieces. Bake for 12-15 minutes or…

Spotlight On… REBECCA STARFORD THE AUTHOR TACKLES OLD GHOSTS IN HER RIVETING NEW NOVEL Writer Rebecca Starford admits to having had one or two supernatural encounters during her life. “When I moved to Brisbane, I was living in an old Queenslander,” she tells WHO. “When my wife went to work each day in the city, I would work from home. Spending all this time on my own – in a new city, a new home and a new climate – started to make me feel a little strange, and the house itself started to feel a little spooky, especially in the middle of the day. This was the kernel for the idea for the novel.” In her book, The Visitor, she follows Laura, who returns from the UK to Outback…

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It turns out the Hemsworth clan had more to celebrate than Chris turning 42 when they gathered for a party in Ibiza on August 11. It was younger brother Liam and his long-term love, Gabriella Brooks, who were the centre of attention thanks to their secret engagement. The model, 29, was flashing a brand new diamond rock on her ring finger as she arrived via boat for the Spanish island bash. Flashing her megawatt smile, Brooks showed off the sizeable sparkler to guests, including director Taika Waititi and wife Rita Ora, exchanging hugs afterwards. Liam, 35, has been dating Brooks since 2019, shortly after he filed for divorce from Miley Cyrus. While she has joined him on several red carpets, the pair prefer to keep details of their love-life private.…

Speaking at Sands International Film Festival of St Andrews in Scotland in April, Kharmel Cochrane, the casting director of Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, indicated what to expect. “There’s definitely going to be some English Lit fans that are not going to be happy,” she said of the movie starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. “Wait until you see the set design, because that is even more shocking. And there may or may not be a dog collar in it.” Filmmaker Fennell, known for revenge thriller Promising Young Woman and pitch-black comedy Saltburn, seems to have stayed in her lane. According to World of Reel, the first test screening for the film, which is due out on Valentine’s Day 2026, drew a “mixed” reaction, with one viewer describing it…

Slay, Sarah Michelle Gellar, slay! The very first images of the actress on the Los Angeles set of her Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot have surfaced – and it looks like the 48-year-old’s iconic character has ditched her combat boots for a more glam wardrobe. The mother-of-two played Buffy from 1997 to 2003, and, as well as reprising her role in the upcoming Hulu reboot, she’ll take on executive producer duties alongside Dolly Parton, whose production company was involved in the original series. “For so many years, I said no to a possible return of the series,” Gellar told Vanity Fair in June, after fans’ years-long pleas to bring Buffy back to the box. “I didn’t want to reintroduce something we had already seen. I waited for the right time…

MARK HAMILL as Luke Skywalker After 45 years in the Star Wars franchise, the 73-year-old star has closed his Luke Skywalker chapter, following The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and subsequent CGI-assisted cameos in The Mandalorian (2020) and The Book of Boba Fett (2022). “I had my time. I’m appreciative of that, but I really think they should focus on the future and all the new characters,” Hamill told ComicBook in May. The actor debuted as the soon-to-be Jedi Knight in A New Hope (1977). “I’m so grateful to [writer/director] George [Lucas] for letting me be a part of that back in the day.” JAMIE LEE CURTIS as Laurie Strode Curtis was just 19 when she appeared as a high-schooler in the first Halloween film in 1978. She went on to…

W hat seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime quickly turned into something more sinister when Londoner Chloe Ayling packed her bags to head to Italy for what she believed was a photo shoot in Milan for motorcycle leathers. Instead, she was snatched upon her arrival, injected with ketamine and forced into the boot of a car, then driven to a remote farmhouse and held captive for six days in 2017. “What is it about me and this story that makes it so hard to believe?” the 27-year-old asked at the start of a new three-part BBC documentary, Chloe Ayling: My Unbelievable Kidnapping, which explores her brutal abduction and its cruel aftermath. Photographs of the glamour model, then 20, lying unconscious in swimwear were sent to her manager, along with…

BROUGHT TO YOU BY Scroll through your feed on a Sunday morning and you’ll see it: the proud mum snap, the holiday brag shot, the school certificate selfie. We love a peek into each other’s lives, but more of us are starting to think twice before we post. As parents, it’s a constant juggle – we want Nan in Perth to see those first steps, but we don’t want strangers screenshotting the same photo. And while our kids are busy begging for their own Instagram handles, we’re quietly wondering if we’ve already overshared on their behalf. And we’re right to pause – by the end of 2025, Australia will implement a nationwide ban on social media accounts for under-16s, with platforms legally required to shut them down. It’s a signal…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Everything can be possible for you now if you change your approach. In order to get things done, sometimes you have to overstretch yourself, whether you’re having to go the extra mile in a relationship or a tricky work situation – or both. Compromise is how you can start getting the best of both worlds. CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 Just breathe it all in, while being ready for more. You’re experiencing a zest for life you haven’t felt in some time. With two of astrology’s most revered planets in your sign, everything you touch is likely turning into gold. Start believing in yourself and what you want will also want you. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT. 22 Seeking balance can keep you stagnant. Just because you’ve got good…

THE COVER GIRL by Amy Rossi Birdie was 13 when legendary modelling agent Harriet Goldman discovered her in a department store and transformed her into a star. Three decades later, now living a quiet life following a teen trauma, she receives an invitation to an event honouring Harriet. Told across two timelines. THE GAME PLAN by Kristen Callihan NFL centre Dex has always been focused on playing football and little else. But when Fi, the one woman he doesn’t seem to make weak at the knees, walks into his life, he’s ready to up his game and do anything to convince her that he is her forever man. A sizzling romance for sports fans. STANDSTILL by Sashi Perera After cancelling a destination wedding in Sri Lanka at the last minute,…