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Fire Fight raises nearly $10m It’s a beautiful thing when we all get together to do something good. And that’s exactly what happened when Australia rallied at the Fire Fight Australia concert in Sydney on Sunday, February 16, raising a total of $9.85 million for bushfire affected communities. It was hosted by comedian Celeste Barber – who’s raised more than $51 million through her Facebook page – and she thanked volunteer firefighters.“Our volunteers across this entire country, they are the ones who saved us,” Barber told the crowd. “They are the ones who cancel holidays to stay here and look after us, and I will speak now very confidently on behalf of a nation when I say to those volunteers: Thank you.” Almost 5 million tuned into Seven’s coverage of the event, and were treated to performances from Queen + Adam Lambert, k.d. lang, Delta Goodrem, 5 Seconds of Summer, John Farnham,
and Olivia Newton-John, among others. Fire Fight’s profits will be shared between the Red Cross’ disaster relief and recovery fund, rural and regional fire services and the RSPCA’s bushfire appeal. As to where the money from Barber’s enormous personal fundraiser will go, legal experts believe the NSW Supreme Court will need to intervene to enable the donations to be distributed to bushfire victims and first responders. Currently nothing has made its way to those doing it tough because the RFS trust deed prevents donations being spent on purposes other than firefighting equipment and facilities, training and some administrative costs of the brigades.“We have our lawyers working with Celeste’s lawyers to find a way this can be done,” RFS spokesman James Morris told AAP. – TEAM WHO
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who.what.w Beckhams at Mum’s fashion show As London Fashion Week came to a close, the Beckham clan were out in full force showing their support for Victoria’s Autumn/ Winter showcase. David was on dad duty in the front row with sons Romeo, 17, and Cruz, 15, while he lovingly cuddled daughter Harper, 8, on his lap. Only 20-year-old Brooklyn was absent. Sitting beside Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, it was little Harper who stole headlines wearing a couture Victoria Beckham silk floral dress. David posted an image before the show to Instagram, captioning it: “Show time @victoriabeckham. My babies looking pretty cool right now @cruzbeckham @romeobeckham #harperseven we miss you @brooklynbeckham”.
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On Feb. 18, fitness icon Michelle Bridges arrived at a Sydney court on a charge of drink driving. Bridges pled guilty after failing a breath test on Jan. 26 with her 4-year-old son, Axel, in her car. She said her split from Steve‘Commando’Willis had caused her“emotional turmoil”. She received a three-month driving ban and a $750 fine with a conviction recorded.
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A tearful Sarah Ristevski told Channel Nine’s 60 Minutes on Sunday that she refused to believe that her father, Borce, brutally killed her mother, even though he pleaded guilty to her manslaughter and was sentenced to 13 years behind bars. Speaking out publicly for the first time since his conviction, the 24-yearold declared:“I’m not going to give up on someone, especially my dad.” Karen vanished from Avondale Heights northwest of Melbourne in June 2016. Her body was found eight months later in bushland. For years, Borce Ristevski angrily denied any involvement in her death before entering a shock last-minute guilty plea. “Even though he’s pleaded guilty, I find it hard to comprehend that he is guilty. I think if he were in my position he would support me,” Sarah, who was reportedly paid a six figure sum for the interview, told reporter Liz Hayes. “He’s my father. I have one parent left … I loved him before, I love him now and I’ll love him in 11 years when he’s home.”
Maggie’s tragic news The daughter of Aussie cooking legend Maggie Beer unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on February 14. Saskia, 46, who married in April last year, ran a successful produce company. Beer took to social media to announce the loss. “It is with broken hearts we need to let you all know that our beautiful, extraordinary daughter Saskia died unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep on Friday night,” she wrote “We ask for time [and] space as we grapple to come to terms with our loss.”
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The couple were all smiles after a commercial flight from the US to Canada last week.
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three years alone, more than any other bank. The couple are believed to have stayed at the mansion of Meghan’s friend Serena Williams in nearby Palm Beach County. The appearance was widely criticised, with some commentators accusing them of hypocrisy, and ‘cashing in’ on Diana’s death. New York Post columnist Maureen Callahan branded them pampered freeloaders. “Harry and Meghan are out on the stroll, selling their goods and services – whatever those may be – to the highest bidder,” she wrote. “For the right price, he’ll dredge up all that deeply personal worked out her road map to success. “The emotional chaos, held sacred for decades, to plan has to be world domination,” she said. a room full of global powerbrokers – despite “Though I don’t think she’ll do a lot of zero chance any of it will elucidate or commercial stuff for a while, because she ameliorate a single real-world problem.” wants to prove the British wrong that she’s In a damning piece, she added: Harry has just a brat and a gold digger.” “shown no scruples, no self-awareness, no A peek at their recent travel itinerary shame” and that he’s “just another offers a hint of their plan: On hustler out to make a buck”. February 6, the couple left The Sunday Times reported behind 9-month-old Archie and that the event earned them flew to Florida on a Gulfstream around $1.5 million, and the private jet for Harry to deliver a Daily Mirror claims Harry has speech at a J.P. Morgan event in been in talks with banking giant Miami’s South Beach. A source Goldman Sachs, which has told WHO the prince stood before — PRINCE HARRY invested $59 billion in fossil fuel the crowd of wealthy investment companies, since November to bankers and celebrities – appear on their web series. including J.Lo and Alex Rodriguez who were A CNBC source emphasised the gig would seated at the same table – and said stepping be unpaid, but the engagements would serve away from the royals has been difficult, but as a launching pad for paid appearances he doesn’t regret the decision because he down the track. “It could pave the way for wants to protect his family. He also talked the Sussexes to forge a lucrative future about his mother being pursued to her death relationship,” said the source. by the paparazzi. “Every single time I hear UK media commentator Piers Morgan a click, every single time I see a flash. It takes me right back,” he said. slammed their behaviour. “As we now can see, According to the Rainforest Action they just wanted the freedom to whore out Network, J.P. Morgan has invested $195 their royal names to the highest planetbillion in fossil fuel companies in the past wrecking investment bank bidders.”
Royals A previously unseen behind-the-scenes video of Meghan Markle when she was guest editing British Vogue last August has left royal aides “cringing”, according to the Daily Mail. “This just leaves her open to ridicule. It just goes to show where their priorities lie. Likes and clicks,” the outlet quotes a source as saying. Meghan and editor in chief Edward Enninful, who wear party hats and blow party whistles in the clip, wanted to release it earlier, but were advised not to by horrified palace officials who warned it was “too self-congratulatory”, “inane” and “frivolous”. In the video, Enninful talks about when they first met. “I was like, ‘Lovely to meet you, Duchess,’ he recalls. “Then you were like, ‘Call me Meghan!’.” Both laugh at this, before Meghan reveals she initially approached the mag for help on her Smart Works fashion fundraiser initiative before asking if she could guest edit. “I didn’t know if anyone had ever done it before,” the royal mum says. “No – in the history of Vogue, you’re the first,” Enninful replies. “You have an editor’s eye, I mean, I’ve never seen anything like it.”
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Meghan, meanwhile, looks set to revive her entertainment career and status as a celebrity. In addition to voiceover work for Disney, the former Suits actress has been actively looking for a manager or for future projects, and it’s certain she’ll have multiple offers to act, host talk shows, give tell-all interviews and deliver speeches for in excess of $100,000 a pop. Media executive Simon Huck told Canadian current affairs show Morning Toast that, even though his PR company is not currently representing her, his agency
was “flooded” with “huge” offers of work for the former actress in the wake of Megxit. “She’s not taking any offers right now, but it was unbelievable,” said Huck, a close friend of the Kardashian clan. “If she did it all, she would make $100 million ... but she won’t. She’s not going to do traditional commercial endorsements; she’s not going to be doing a perfume. She’ll do things with ... Netflix.” Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos was asked about the prospect of working with the couple. “Who wouldn’t be interested?” he responded. “Yes, sure.”
Indeed, Harry is already collaborating with Oprah Winfrey for an upcoming Apple TV+ mental-health project. The couple were last week labelled callous after they laid off 15 loyal members of their London staff, fuelling rumours they are leaving the UK permanently. Some had worked for the couple for years and were said to be “shocked” and “devastated”. Meanwhile, many Canadians are lukewarm at the prospect of having to stump up for security costs. In a poll, 73 per cent said they shouldn’t have to pay, with only 3 per cent were happy to do so. One political leader told the Montreal Gazette: “I don’t see any reason why Quebecers’ taxes should be used for Meghan and Harry, any more than they should be used to finance the Simpsons.” Ahead of that, they have been ordered back to the UK by the Queen for the Commonwealth Service on March 9. An emotional confrontation with Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton looms large. “They didn’t leave on good terms by any means, but they are both relieved it’s over,” a family friend tells WHO. “The brothers have been talking as little more in recent weeks leading some to hope they can gradually repair their fractured relationship.” The Sussexes refused an invitation to embattled Prince Andrew’s 60th birthday party this week, citing “previous engagements” – though royal watchers suspect they don’t want to be associated with the prince after the Epstein scandal. Although the Queen has publicly said she is “entirely supportive” of her grandson’s move, privately she is hurt and bewildered by Harry’s choices, and is still hopeful he may one day return to the fold.
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Meghan’s friend for two decades, the Morning Wars actress took the family photo Meghan and Harry used for their 2019 Christmas card.
The designer is pregnant and bonding over motherhood with Meghan. “As with all friendships, you share lots of tips,” she says.
Meghan’s former Suits co-star joined the couple for a New Year’s Day hike. “It’s just so wonderful to see her so happy and in love,” she has said.
“I care about them both and support whatever decisions they make for their family,” says the media mogul, who attended their wedding.
The Torontobased stylist stayed with Archie when Meghan and Harry travelled to the UK to announce their royal exit.
The Soho House consultant was by friend Meghan’s side at her first appearance with Harry at the Invictus Games in 2017.
Meghan has often praised the Pilates Platinum founder and friend for her “inner calm”, “quiet confidence” and “natural beauty”.
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The duchess showed her vulnerable side during the chat.
The duchess and Fletcher deep in discussion while recording the podcast.
IN A DEEPLY PERSONAL CHAT, THE DUCHESS REVEALS THE CHALLENGES SHE HAS AS A MUM mid turbulent times for the royal family, Kate Middleton has steadily been staying the course, throwing herself into managing motherhood and a ramped-up t month has been a whirlwind, travelling to the four corners of the UK promoting a new initiative for early childhood development. One morning, she was feeding baby lambs on a farm in Northern Ireland before making her way to prepare food in a cafe benefiting the homeless in Aberdeen, Scotland. In her wake, she’s winning fans, charming children – and scoring points with her husband, Prince William. “The Cambridges are busier than ever since Harry and Meghan left,” a source told Us Weekly. “You’d think their hectic schedule would put a strain on the marriage, but it’s actually brought them closer together.” In a re Happy
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Mum, Happy Baby podcast, the duchess, 38, candidly opened up about her own experiences of motherhood and family life starting with how she turned to “hypnobirthing” for the deliveries of her three children, George, 6, Charlotte, 4, and 22-monthold Louis. “I got very bad morning sickness, so I’m not the happiest of pregnant people,” she told host Giovanna Fletcher. “Utterly rotten! I was really sick … It was through hyperemesis that I really realised the power of the mind over the body because I really had to try everything and everything to try and help me through it.” Kate said she immediately connected with hypnobirthing, which involves various relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to help relax the body. “There’s levels of it,” added Kate. “I’m not going to say that William was standing there sort of chanting sweet nothings at me. He definitely wasn’t! I didn’t even ask him about it, but it was just something I wanted to do for myself.” She was candid about debuting her babies on the steps of the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital after their births. “Yeah, slightly terrifying, slightly terrifying, I’m not going to lie!” Kate said of showing George to the world in 2013. “Everyone had been so supportive, and both William and I were really conscious that this was something that everyone was excited about … But equally, it was coupled with a newborn baby, and inexperienced parents, and the uncertainty of what that held, so there were all sorts of mixed emotions,” she said. “I totally underestimated the impact and the change it had on our lives from that moment really, and I think, unless you’ve got children, you don’t realise. No amount of planning and preparation can moment.”
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WHEN WILL IT END? Even after they disembark, it could be a long time before the Tan family gets home. “We hope we can get flights home, but worry that a commercial flight would have limited available spaces and may re-incur quarantine … in Australia.”
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BODY CONFIDENT The star has been targeted by malicious comments about her body for her entire career – even Karl Lagerfeld said she was “a little too fat” – but she has always insisted she was body confident, and would only make changes for herself.
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dele was on a high while celebrating her best friend Laura Dockrill’s wedding to Hugo White at the Mason’s Arms pub in London. Looking slim and stylish in a voluminous floral-print skirt, Adele grabbed the microphone to belt out songs with the bride including her hit ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and the Beyoncé banger, ‘Crazy in Love.’ Leaving the bash, however, she appeared agitated as she made her way to the car. After some time away from the public eye, following her split from husband Simon Konecki, announced almost a year ago, the ‘Someone Like You’ singer is juggling single motherhood and being back in the spotlight with a brand new lifestyle. These days, the mum to son Angelo, 7, is following a strict diet and fitness routine. Earlier this month a source told WHO that the singer was seen attending Guy Oseary’s Oscars afterparty, where she wore a beaded leopard-print dress that also accentuated her fit figure. “She looked like herself but also so different,” the source said. “Beautiful but almost unrecognisable.” To achieve such drastic results, a complete lifestyle overhaul was required. “Her whole focus during the weight-loss journey has really been all about how she can be healthier The outfit showed off and how can she treat her body better,” her trim waist. another source tells WHO. “It was never about losing weight. Her weight loss happened because she has cut down drinking effects such as brain fog and irritability. “If and is eating more real food.” you’ve got a short-term goal, [it] could be Still, having shed an incredible 45kg, she suitable – if you want to lose weight for a has been targeted by online comments wedding or holiday. But [it] isn’t sustainable. accusing her of looking “sick”, “unhealthy” There will be a cut off because after a while and “too thin”. It follows years your body will start to down of callous comments about the regulate the things it will do.” singer’s weight struggles. TV doctor Zoe Williams Her shock transformation agrees. “1000 calories a day has led some health experts to isn’t sustainable, and you set question her reported 4184kJ yourself up to fail,” she said. (1000 cal) a day Sirtfood Diet, But Adele’s friends say her which allows only certain — CLOSE FRIEND slim down is the result of a foods to be eaten that activate healthier outlook on life. “She the body’s sirtuins, a type of protein that feels great both physically and mentally,” a plays a role in regulating metabolism and source close to the star told WHO. “She feels burning fat. Nutrition commentator Dale stronger, has more energy and acts very Pinnock warned it could have adverse side happy.” And busy – this week, Adele revealed
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that her fourth album will be released in September, five years after the bestselling 25. “In 2017 she lost quite a bit of weight, but she’d have these moments when she was often completely starving an hour after a workout, and those were the times she’d slip and eat rubbish,” a friend tells The Sun. “She calls it ‘starvation stuffing’, so she got a chef who’s also a nutritionist. She’s eating a whole range of things, but focusing on alkaline foods such as vegetables and grains, and trying to cut out processed foods and sugar.” Despite the pressures, Adele is ready for 2020 to be her best year yet. “She loves her physical transformation,” says the WHO source. “She is more confident, dresses differently and she just seems happier overall.” Who l15
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hen Brad Pitt made his way backstage after his emotional Oscar acceptance speech, he first gave presenter Regina King a long, warm hug before letting out an audible but quiet sigh. “Whoooo,” he said to no-one in particular, taking a long sip of water as dozens of well-wishers started to congratulate him. “I’m just trying to catch my breath!” It’s been a whirlwind couple of months for Pitt, 56. For much of the past few years, in the wake of his difficult divorce from Angelina Jolie, he had rarely been seen in public, let alone on red carpets. But as acclaim poured in for his performance in Once upon a Time … i ds seas
– and showed off the easygoing charisma fans first fell in love with back in 1991’s Thelma & Louise. “I wanted to bring my mum, but I couldn’t because any woman I stand next to they say I’m dating,” he joked at the Golden Globes, then opened his Screen Actors Guild Awards speech by saying he would put the statuette on his Tinder profile. But nabbing his first Oscar
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for acting (after four nominations) capped his remarkable comeback – and his voice caught as his speech took an emotional turn. “Listen, I’m a bit gobsmacked,” he said from the stage, holding his Best Supporting Actor trophy. “I’m not one to look back, but this has made me do so. I think of my folks taking me to the drive-in to see Butch and Sundance. And loading up my car and moving out here. And to Geena [Davis] and Ridley [Scott] for giving me my first shot, to all the wonderful people I’ve met along the way to
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standing here now … once upon a time in Hollywood? Ain’t that the truth.” In an unusual moment of personal candour he added, “This is for my kids, who colour everything I do. I adore you.” The exuberance of the night was a welcome change from a period fraught with challenges. In 2016, Pitt and Jolie, 44, split after two years of marriage and 12 years together. The pair, parents to Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 13, and 11-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox Knox, 1994 | INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Pitt (with Tom Cruise) said making the dark film was a “miserable” experience.
1994 LEGENDS OF THE FALL The romantic western gave Pitt leading-man status.
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MIDWESTERN ROOTS Pitt, in 1977 (left) and in a yearbook photo (above), left Springfield, Missouri for Hollywood at 22. “I always knew I was going somewhere,” he told Esquire in 2013.
who have spent increasing time with him in LA. “Things are going much more smoothly, and he is infinitely happier,” says a long-time colleague. He returned to acting last year in Once upon a Time and the space thriller Ad Astra. “He works out, he eats healthy and attends therapy,” says an insider. “The divorce was a huge wake-up call to him. The current Brad is a much better person than the Brad a few years ago.” Adds a Hollywood insider: “He went through a lot of selfexamination, and he came out the other side. He’s more at peace.” After nearly 30 years of stardom, he has most of Hollywood cheering him on. (At the
“The current Brad is a much better person ... He’s more at peace”
2001 | FRIENDS While married to Jennifer Aniston, Pitt appeared on Friends as a guy who hated her character, Rachel Green.
1999 FIGHT CLUB The gritty drama went on to be a cult classic.
1995 | SE7EN With Morgan Freeman in the serial-killer thriller.
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1995 TWELVE MONKEYS The role earned him his first Oscar nomination.
Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, the room broke into applause when he arrived.) Raised in Springfield, Missouri, by his parents, William, the owner of a trucking company, and Jane, a school counsellor, Pitt studied journalism at the University of Missouri. But two weeks before graduation he decided to head to LA. “I didn’t graduate. All I had to do was hand in a term paper, but in my head I was done. I was going west,” he said. After guest roles on TV shows such as Dallas and Growing Pains, Pitt’s life changed forever when he was cast in Thelma & Louise in
2001 | OCEAN’S ELEVEN He played it cool with good pal George Clooney in the heist film.
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continue to negotiate the financial terms of their divorce (a judge declared them officially single last spring), but the break-up took a toll on Pitt, who stepped back from the spotlight to work on himself. He admitted his drinking had contributed to his troubles at home. “I had taken things as far as I could take it, so I removed my drinking privilege,” he told The New York Times. He later credited his long-sober friend Bradley Cooper with helping him quit: “Every day’s been happier ever since.” Spending time in a men’s Alcoholics Anonymous group, Pitt began to turn his life around by focusing on his health and his kids,
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a scene-stealing, six-pack-revealing role as a hitchhiking thief who sleeps with Geena Davis. Davis says she knew he was destined for stardom. “He just has ‘it’. I could tell when he was auditioning he was super talented,” she says, calling his resurgence “fabulous to see”. Pitt often made headlines for his romances: Before Jolie, he was married to Jennifer Aniston from 2000 to 2005 and dated Gwyneth Paltrow and Juliette Lewis. He has remained friendly with A Aniston and “jokes that dating in your 50s issn’t that easy”, says
a source. “He has been on dates, but it’s not serious.” He’s much more serious about his work as an actor and producer (he won a Best Picture Oscar in 2014 for 12 Years a Slave) as well as his work building affordable green housing with his Make It Right Foundation and his latest pastime, sculpting. “I think it’s time to go disappear for a while and make stuff,” he said backstage at the Oscars. Will any of his kids follow in his footsteps? “I want them to follow their bliss, follow their passions, what they’re most interested in,” he said. “So sure, why not?”
FAMILY TIME Top: Pitt with kids Pax, Shiloh and Maddox and his parents, Jane and William, at the Unbroken premiere in 2014; and with son Knox at the 2015 British motorcycle Grand Prix.
After all, it’s a philosophy that’s turned out pretty well for Pitt himself. As he told WHO of his life, “I got friends, I got lovely kids, I like my coffee, I like my dogs. I’ve got no complaints.” • Compiled by Elizabeth Leonard, Pernilla Cedenheim, Liz McNeil, Scott Huver and Reagan Alexander
2009 INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS Pitt first teamed up with Quentin Tarantino to play a Nazi-fighting officer.
2004 TROY The actor bulked up to play Achilles in the epic war drama.
2005 | MR. & MRS. SMITH Pitt and Jolie fell in love while playing married assassins.
2019 | ONCE UPON A TIME … 2013 | WORLD WAR Z IN HOLLYWOOD Pitt starred in and His Oscar-winning performance was as Leonardo produced the zombie hit. DiCaprio’s character’s stunt double.
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he British tabloids and cancel culture are once again being called out following the shocking death of popular Love Island UK host Caroline Flack. The 40-year-old took her own life in her London home, less than 24 hours after an ambulance visited the property. According to The Sun, Flack “refused to go to hospital” insisting she was “fine”. Last Saturday, Flack’s family confirmed the sad news with a statement to the press. “We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today, the 15th of February,” the family’s statement read. “We would ask that the press respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time and we would ask they make no attempt to contact us and/or photograph us.” The accomplished presenter was openly struggling following an incident which saw her charged with assault against her boyfriend late last year. Forced to step down from her highprofile role as Love Island host – a hugely
Lewis Burton and Caroline Flack in happier times.
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AGIC A DEATH popular dating reality series which airs on ITV2 in the UK – Flack fell under intense scrutiny from the British media ahead of her trial which was due to take place next month. In December, police were called to her London home in the early hours after she allegedly assaulted her boyfriend Lewis Burton after reading messages on his phone. Despite Burton refusing to press charges, the Crown Prosecution Service made the decision to go ahead with a trial. “Been advised not to go on social media,” she posted on Instagram on Christmas Day. “This kind of scrutiny and speculation is a lot to take on for one person to take on their own ... I’m taking some time out to get feeling better and learn some lessons from situations I’ve got myself into to.” The day before she passed away, Valentine’s Day, Flack posted a series of photos of herself with her dog Ruby, captioning the post with a simple love heart emoji. Flack’s ex-fiancé, Andrew Brady, has lashed out at the star’s management, claiming they are to blame for her premature death. “Her managers Francis and Louise you knew she was depressed,” he wrote on Instagram. “And you PR w***ers who did nothing to protect her. I hope that 20 per cent kills you. You c---s! You make me sick. You knew she needed help and you did f--- all.’ Brady called police in November 2018 after believing Flack was on the brink of taking her own life. The broadcaster was a fixture of the British tabloids thanks to the success of Love Island and a string of high-profile relationships which were believed to include Prince Harry and Harry Styles. Hundreds of celebrities and members of the public expressed their sadness at Flack’s passing including Boy George, Natalie Imbruglia, Kelly Osbourne and former Love Island winners Amber Gill, Dani Dyer and Amber Davies. ITV2 pulled Saturday night’s episode of Love Island from the air and on its return on Sunday, voiceover artist Iain Stirling opened the show with a tribute. “We are all absolutely devastated by the tragic news,” he said. “Like
many of you, right now we are all just trying to come to terms with what has happened. My only hope is that we can all try and be kinder, always show love and listen to one another. Caroline, I want to thank you for all the fun times we had making our favourite show, you were a true friend to me, I’m going to miss you, Caz.” Flack’s Love Island replacement, friend Laura Whitmore, who is also Stirling’s partner, lashed out at the media and trolls for their treatment of the late presenter. “To paparazzi and tabloids looking for Flack looking a cheap sell, to trolls hiding behind downcast while Caroline Flack leaving Highbury a keyboard – enough,” she said. with her interim Corner Magistrates replacement Laura Calls have been made for the Court, London, Wh itmore in 2018. on Dec. 23, 2019. creation of ‘Caroline’s law’, which would ward off excessive media intrusion, after Flack became contestant Nicole Prince should be the third Love Island alum to compensated for “psychological” injury commit suicide. Mike Thalassit after being portrayed as a “villain” on the is and Sophie Gradon took their reality renovation show. lives following appearances on The decision is tipped to have farthe dating program, with many reaching ramifications for reality TV shows claiming the show was negligent filmed in Australia, with broadcasters and in post-show psychological care. production companies open to similar Given the show’s popularity in the UK and workers compensation claims. ■ By Holly Richards overseas – with Australian viewers able to stream episodes via 9Now – fans were passionate in their support or dislike of contestants. Last year’s runner up MollyMae Hague was the victim of such terrible MIKE THALASSITIS trolling, she and boyfriend Tommy Fury were When Thalassitis ended his life in 2019, urgent calls were placed into media lockdown after coming out made for improved aftercare of the villa to protect the young reality star. for people who take part in Many are now calling for Love Island to be reality TV shows. “Love Island have got to open their eyes cancelled due to the lack of care of on-screen to this,” The Only Way is Essex talent. Reminiscent of the death of Princess star Mario Falcone said. Diana and recent defection of Prince Harry SOPHIE GRADON and Meghan Markle, Flack’s death has In 2018, Gradon took her own reignited calls for further regulation of both life after previously suffering from depression and a social the British media and the reality TV industry. anxiety disorder. She was In Australia, similar discussions are crowned Miss Newcastle in 2008 and Miss Great Britain occurring following a landmark ruling by the in 2009 and appeared on NSW Workers Compensation Commission Love Island in 2016. which found that 2017 House Rules
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he’s been trying to build a connection with her TV groom Mikey, but Sydney businesswoman Natasha can’t help but be distracted by all the gossip circulating about her private life. The 26-year-old, who applied for Married at First Sight after a broken engagement to a much older man, even had to involve police in a revenge porn case last week after an alleged sex tape appeared on social media – another struggle in what was meant to be just a different way of finding love. “It’s literally been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do – and I’m pretty damn resilient,” Natasha tells WHO of the reality show bubble.
Is Mikey the kind of guy you’d go for in real life? Mikey and I have a tonne of mutual
friends, so we were quite surprised that we hadn’t met before! Andrew, my ex and best mate, who was at our wedding, doesn’t know Mikey that well, but he knows Mikey’s brother. Mikey grew on me, I’m not gonna lie, so who knows … I probably would go on a date with him in real life. You mentioned one ex, but you also dated Love Island’s Eden Dally. What’s the story there? We’ve been friends for years and years, like way before he was on Love Island. We crossed paths and then he was my trainer at F45 and we had a fling. And now, he really has been a bit of a support through this whole process. We’re mates; he’s so excited to be a dad and I just really wish him and Cyrell [Paule] the best. And what about talk of a romance with Sophie Monk’s ex, Stu Laundy? Isn’t it the funniest thing ever? I’ve never even met Stu Laundy! We have a mutual friend, and I said to him
Natasha has faced hell with a sex tape leak.
After an explosive fight this week, will Natasha and Mikey make it?
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yesterday, “can you please ask Stu why he’s confirmed this and if he’d like to do a meet and greet one day so we can actually meet each other.” It must be strange reading these things about yourself… It’s so bizarre. I laugh now, but it took me a little while. You know, “Natasha seen with three men”, and it’s like, “Congratulations Natasha on keeping a functional relationship with exes!” I guess the only stuff that really hurts is the private stuff that’s obviously come from friends or exes. Have you developed a pretty thick skin since being on TV? My skin is like a plate of armour. There’s obviously some stuff that has come up at the moment that definitely pierced through that armour … so definitely as the days go by this week, I’m getting stronger because I have to be. How did you deal with those sex tape rumours? I’m not going to make a comment, unfortunately. So your beauty regime got a lot of interest on the show! Would you know
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how much you spend on your upkeep? What I talked about happens in a quarter, so maybe $1500-$2000? So that looked like a bit of an extreme list. I was like, “Good Lord, am I that high maintenance?!” And how often are you getting cosmetic procedures? I think I get Botox every four months, and filler, probably twice a year. Not every week – which is how it sounds on the TV show! But I pay for all my own beauty products and that’s the important part. Coming out and starting a business now, I’ve definitely had weeks where I can’t afford things and that’s just real life. You have been outspoken against bullying online. What toll has being on reality TV had on your mental health? It’s definitely hard. I am so close to a lot of my castmates, and watching a single mum like Stacey go through the torture she’s going through … I don’t think anyone should have to be as resilient as we’re meant to be. By Nikita Lee
‘I’m sexually fluid’
Tash and Amanda may be the first lesbian couple to marry on the show, but mum-of-two Mishel tells WHO that she is also open to finding love with a woman.“I’m very fluid with sexuality, I really don’t care,” Mishel says.“I don’t like using terminology like, you’re gay, or you’re lesbian, or you’re bi, or you’re pan, I hate that. You are who you are, and I fall in love with a soul or energy.” The 49-year-old is currently“married”to Steve, and has made no secret of the fact that she’s had trouble trusting in relationships after being cheated on by seven out of eight partners in the past.
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Aleks and Ivan have been slowly getting to kn ow each other on MAFS.
‘Ivan has two personalities’
She hasn’t been married for long, but Aleksandra has already had a makeover since becoming Ivan’s wife. “I feel like I definitely have lost a bit of weight, changed the hair colour – that was maybe a little camouflage to not be so recognised,” the newly-blonde real estate agent says. Aleks, 27, and Ivan, 30, have been getting along so far this season, but the bride tells WHO she’s been struggling with her partner’s two personalities. “When it was just us two alone, he was amazing – I couldn’t fault him, he treated me like a princess,” she says. “But in social settings, especially around other women, I felt quite degraded, like I wasn’t enough for him. I’ve told him multiple times but a leopard doesn’t change its spots.” Aleks also hints at drama with another groom. “I’m pretty amicable with everyone but there’s one person there I wouldn’t ever talk to again or have any respect for, and that’s Michael,” she says. “I don’t hate anyone but one person I never want to speak to for the rest of my life is Michael.”
George Calombaris, fronting a media circus, has admitted the last few months have been some of the hardest he’s ever faced.
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hings just keep going from bad to worse for George Calombaris. Not only has the 41-year-old former MasterChef judge, who was charged with assault in 2017, seemingly lost everything, but he has been slammed online since news broke that the hospitality empire he founded, MAdE Establishment, has been placed into voluntary administration. The news of the collapse of MAdE comes just months after the company admitted to underpaying $7.83 million in wages to 515 of its current and former employees. Many blamed Calombaris personally for
the accounting mishap, with punters also pinning last week’s news of the immediate closure of 12 venues and loss of more than 400 jobs on the celebrity chef. “That’s what happens when you rip people off,” one Facebook user commented shortly after the announcement. As the very public face of the business, Calombaris unsurprisingly copped the brunt of the blame for the fall of the 12 venues, and it seems he and wife Natalie Tricarico will also take a personal financial hit after they listed their Toorak home and Safety Beach holiday property for sale. With his role as a judge on MasterChef
Report Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston back in 2011 at the height of their MasterChef fame.
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With more than 50 expressions of interest in buying Calombaris’ 12 restaurants and food outlets, he and his 46 per cent business partner, investor Radek Sali, are set to lose millions on the financial demise of the restaurant group.
Calombaris has put his Toorak home up for sale.
Hellenic Republic closed down in late 2019.
While Nipps says voluntary administration is obviously “not a nice process to go through”, it is not an I am so sorry all our collective efforts have uncommon occurrence. “This happens all not proved to be enough. I’m gutted that it’s the time,” he says. “It’s only the high-profile come to this.” stuff you hear about.” Melbourne restaurateur More than 750 Australian Matteo Pignatelli suggested businesses go into voluntary to The Australian last weekend administration a year, with the that the downtrodden proceedings likely to take a few – CALOMBARIS celebrity chef would most months to settle. So, what likely move his family to happens now for Calombaris? Singapore. “The kids matter most,” he told The chef shared his “deep sadness the newspaper. and regret” at the announcement By Holly Richards last week on Instagram. “To all my team, I truly regret it has come to this. I thank While Calombaris’ personal and business scandals certainly you from the wouldn’t have helped his situation, it seems there’s a trend of bottom of my celebrity chefs unable to run profitable restaurants. heart for all your loyalty and friendship,” he wrote. “On a personal note, the last few months have been the most JAMIE OLIVER HESTON BLUMENTHAL MANU FEILDEL challenging I Free from scandal for most The popular British Despite an impressive have ever faced … of his career, the beloved chef was booted from 11-season tenure on British chef couldn’t stop his long-held guest My Kitchen Rules, the I remain thankful the collapse of his Aussie judging spot on French-born celebrity to my family, chain of restaurants. Only MasterChef amid claims chef was forced to pull friends, the four outlets remain while Dinner by Heston in the plug on his Sydney Oliver’s global operations Melbourne underpaid restaurant Duck In MAdE team, our struggle to refinance up staff by more than $4 Duck Out after just loyal and regular to $125 million in debt. million over three years. one year. customers.
“I regret it’s come to this”
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no longer, things couldn’t look much worse for Calombaris’ future. But insolvency expert Jeremy Nipps, a liquidator and partner of Cor Cordis, suggests this won’t be the end of the Melbourne restaurateur’s career. “He can go and open up another restaurant if he wanted to, there’s no preventing him,” Nipps explains exclusively to WHO. “There’s no stopping a director of a company from recommencing a business. He would be able to do that. The law allows that. There’s no stopping that.” Unlike personal bankruptcy, MAdE Establishment going into voluntary administration will not affect Calombaris’ personal ability to start again. According to Nipps, the reason why the father of two is selling personal assets is that they are likely tied to loans associated with the business. “I don’t know what the structuring of the company is but generally what we see a lot of the time in the director’s personal financial position is inextricably linked to the business itself,” he says. “Generally, personal assets have been pledged to support funding or whatever else the bank has helped fund in the form of a loan. There are very often situations where a director’s house has been used as security to allow the business to be funded. “That could be one of the reasons why he’s selling. He needs to unlock any equity to pay down bank debt.”
WHO TOP IN A HEAD TO TAIL CHAL UNITE IN A REALITY
ompeting for top dog, 10 professional pet stylists from around Australia go head to head in Channel Seven’s new doggy reality TV show, Pooch Perfect. Hosted by actress Rebel Wilson, the teams of two challenges to trim, cut and blow dry with precision, revealing incredible transformations from scruffy furballs to chic canines. Wilson leapt at the chance to host as it brought back special memories from when she was a junior dog handler. “My childhood was full of weekend adventures at dog shows all around Australia, and my family had a business selling pet products out of a caravan – such as leads, treats and the best styling equipment available.” It’s not just scissors that get a workout – each
Known for pushing the creative boundaries, Brad and Annie’s designs always have that wow factor.
Jojo Rabbit actress Rebel Wilson joins the cast of Pooch Perfect. “Technically I’m allergic to dogs though … so hopefully they can edit around my sneezing!” she said.
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episode the teams make over their dogs with glitter and pooch-perfect outfits. Strutting their stuff on the dog walk, the top three compete in a sudden death round where one team is eliminated. Alongside Wilson is her four-legged co-host, Russell the Brussel, a gorgeous Brussels Griffon who is full of personality and attitude! Also joining the crew at Pooch Palace headquarters are international styling experts and judges Amber Lewin and Colin Taylor. “Dog grooming is so important for the overall health of the dog as not only does it make the dog feel happy, but it keeps the dog healthy and allows the owners to cuddle a clean smelling dog,” Lewin says. And according to Taylor, he is looking for “kind handling, attention to detail and a style that suits the dog”. And they’ll decide who wins the $100k. POOCH PERFECT, Thu., Feb. 27 at 7.30pm on Channel Seven. Accessorising your pooch is the final step before the dog walk takes place.
Wilson’s co-host Russell the Brussel even has his own Instagram – @russellthebrussel.
ONES TO WATCH WENDY & NIKKI AGES: 50 & 27
Known in local grooming circles as ‘top dog’, salon owner Wendy and her stepdaughter Nikki are licking their lips for the top prize. “I’ve been pet styling for 30 years. I’m the only groomer who has won eight Best in Shows with six totally different breeds. People get scared when I walk in the door,” says Wendy.
BRAD & ANNIE AGES: 28 & 34
Taking a very different approach to the art of grooming, these close friends believe that bigger definitely means better. “My work is about transforming dogs and enhancing their prettiness. I don’t ‘shave off’ – I prefer to make hair look big, fluffy and gorgeous,” says Annie.
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These polar opposite besties and sisters-in-law are ready for a little healthy competition. “I may not have the master groomer or competition winning status of other contestants, but I believe I have the most creative ideas and I’m willing to put everything on the line to attempt them,” says Davina.
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The tour will tackle Australia’s identity crisis. “We’re not as good with being self-reflective as other countries are,” he says. “If Meghan and Harry can leave the royal family, but we haven’t left the monarchy, who are we as a nation?”
Comedy THE STAND-UP’S BRAND NEW SHOW IS BOTH A LOVE LETTER TO HIS SON AND A FORM OF COMIC ELIEF FOR HIMSELF ome the revolution, when diversity is a given and not a special effort, when common sense prevails, and wrongs are set right, Nazeem Hussain will be happy to take a little edge off his comedy and e dad bits than mad bits. e creator and star of Orange is the New Brown will deliver sharp barbs with glee in Hussain That?, his sixth solo stand-up show, premiering at Adelaide Fringe on February 24. “I’m still having the same conversations with people where they’re like, ‘Oh, but you know, we’re still moving in the right direction,’” Hussain, 33, says with a hint of perplexity about the entertainment industry’s slow crawl towards inclusion. “I’ve been hearing that since I started comedy over a decade ago. But how long until we’re actually doing what we’re saying we’re moving towards and just get it done?” With a chuckle, Hussain adds, “It’s not like you’re building a house where you have to wait for a stage one, stage two permit. Just do it! I don’t understand why there’s such friggin’ inertia. Just hire people that look like Australians and put them on screen. I’ve met so many brown and black and Asian actors who are just like, ‘I’m just waiting to be hired.’ It’s not like we don’t exist.”
The comedian finished fourth on I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! in 2017.
On a roll, Hussain calls out medical dramas as an obvious place to cast “bravely or more accurately” on television. “Get some black and brown doctors in there,” he quips,”because otherwise, people aren’t going to trust it’s a hospital!” For Sri Lankan-born Hussain, who emigrated with his mum and sisters to Melbourne as a child and used humour as a shield against bullies, becoming a dad has added urgency to his comic delivery. “Most of my show this year is framed around the idea of, ‘How do you explain the world to your kid?’” he says of his son, Eesa, who turns 2 in April. “You can lie to them, but then at some point you’ve got to give them answers.” Eesa has no trouble serving as a source of inspiration for his dad, alongside politics and social encounters. “He already does things to make himself laugh,” Hussain says. “I’m just like, ‘Oh, man, this is, this is my fault.’ But you know, I find if someone’s not funny, I kind of find it hard to trust them, so at least I’m not going to have trust issues with him!” Fans, though, have trusted Hussain’s
Hussain and co-host Susie Youssef with rock act Regurgitator during the ABC’s kid-friendly New Year’s Eve House Party.
clear authority on the daily indignities of life since he and his pal Aamer Rahman won Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2008. Not only has Hussain gone on to sell out comedy clubs and produce award-winning TV series like Legally Brown, he’s also reached international audiences via Netflix as a correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World and his 2017 special Nazeem Hussain: Public Frenemy. “I thought I’d run out of jokes after my first show and, ‘Oh, that’s it, I’ve said all the funny things that I have in my brain,’” he admits with candour. “But it’s sort of like a muscle. The more comedy you do, the more comedy you see.” Hussain is in constant prep mode, even writing observations on his hand if his phone battery dies, or saying things to himself in the shower and trying not to forget them by the time he’s out. “When people troll me online, or they mistake me for someone else or I’ve just been ripped off or I’ve just gotten a fine on public transport or someone’s taken a selfie with me in a really weird place, it all makes it into the show,” Hussain says. “Something really annoying will happen to you and you’re like, ‘Oh that p--ses me off, but luckily, I’ve got comedy!’ I can turn it into something really fun.” ■ By Cynthia Wang For Hussain That! ticket info, go to nazeemhussain.com or livenation.com.au
“The more comedy you do, the more you see”
Youngest sister, Azmeena, a lawyer, “is the funniest person in the family”, Hussain says.
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The trial into the murders of Sarah Spiers (left), Jane Rimmer (above) and Ciara Glennon (top left) is taking place in Perth.
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ince the Claremont murders murders. In 1988 he says he trial got underway in broke into the bedroom of an November last year, 23 years 18-year-old woman in since the first victim vanished, Huntingdale, while wearing a the public gallery in Perth’s kimono ‘nightie’ he had stolen Supreme Court has been from a clothesline. He lay on top packed daily – and it comes as of the girl, who first believed it no surprise to veteran local was her boyfriend. When the reporter Alison Fan. “These girl realised it was an crimes changed the face of intruder, she screamed for Perth,” says the former Seven News reporter, who came out of semi-retirement to cover her dad and Edwards fled. what the local media is calling “the trial of the And in 1995, Edwards century”. “Because a serial killer could affect admitted to brutally anybody. And it was in Claremont – a wealthy, raping a 17-year-old girl in quiet area where nothing bad ever happened. Perth’s Karrakatta These were girls who were plucked off the Journalist Cemetery. He had abducted street. It affected everybody’s lives.” Alison Fan. her from a Claremont park. Those women were secretary Sarah Spiers, DNA evidence tied Edwards to 18, childcare worker Jane Rimmer, 23, and both attacks. By pleading guilty, “he’s lawyer Ciara Glennon, 27, all of whom saying yes, I’m a sexual deviant, but I’m not a disappeared between 1996 and 1997 after a night out in well-heeled Claremont. serial killer”, says Fan. Rimmer’s naked body was found What led to Edwards’ arrest? 55 days after she vanished, in His previous attacks. The DNA bushland in southern Perth. found at those crime scenes was Glennon’s body was found in also allegedly found on Ciara bushland in Eglinton, in Perth’s Glennon. And fingerprints found at north, 19 days after she disappeared. a ‘prowler’ crime scene near the Spiers, who was the first person to home of the Huntingdale attack vanish, has never been found. were matched to Edwards (having In a stunning development in been convicted of a common assault 2016, telco worker Bradley Robert — ALISON FAN Edwards, then 48, was arrested and against a woman in 1990, his charged over the murders and other fingerprints were on file). Police then attacks, following an often controversial obtained DNA in an undercover operation 20-year investigation that involved the and through that evidence he was charged resources of the FBI and British forensic with the murders. According to many laboratories. commentators, the case hinges on the DNA. Edwards, who has pleaded guilty to two The defence argues “that the DNA evidence attacks that took place before the murders, was contaminated”, says Fan. has pleaded not guilty to the killings. Here, Were the murder victims sexually assaulted? Fan, who also reports for The West Australian’s “The latest evidence we heard was that the popular podcast Claremont: The Trial, updates WHO on what the judge-only trial has heard so far.
“These crimes changed the face of Perth”
two victims found were not raped,” explains Fan. “But because the bodies were so badly decomposed, they can’t rule it out altogether.” Were the women violently abducted? According to witness statements, the women willingly got into Edwards’ vehicle. “Back then, he was a good-looking guy – a guy you’d trust,” says Fan. It is not clear at what point the killer first attacked his victims, but, “There were blood-curdling screams heard by neighbours in the vicinity where they vanished,” says Fan. Are the victims’ loved ones attending the trial? “Dennis Glennon [Ciara’s father] has been there almost every day,” says Fan. “ The woman from the Huntingdale Jane Rimmer Ciara Glennon Sarah Spiers attack has been coming to eyeball [Edwards]. Sarah’s father has also been there. Sarah’s family is still going “Investigators believe their throats were cut,” says Fan of the through the terrible anguish of not two women found. “And there were deep wounds on their arms – it’s a typical defensive wound. So they were fighting knowing where she is.” off an attack. Due to the blood flow, it is believed Jane The trial continues. Rimmer’s throat was [cut] while she was on the ground.” ■ By Michael Crooks
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Who is Bradley Edwards? Edwards, who grew up in Huntingdale, in Perth’s south-east, has been married twice, and was living with his adult stepdaughter at the time of his arrest. “He was a Telstra technician,” says Fan. “The prosecution has been linking emotional events of his life – marriage breakdowns, relationship break-ups – to him going out and randomly attacking a girl.” What has Edwards pleaded guilty to? In a dramatic development last year, Edwards pleaded guilty to two attacks in Perth that took place before the
Alleged Claremont serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards.
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After graduating from NIDA in 2013, Jackson played the title role in Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door in 2015 and won Best Lead Actor in a TV drama at the AACTAs and Most Outstanding Newcomer at the Logies.
THE AUSSIE ACTOR IS SET TO HIT THE
Uncle Brian in feel-good film H is for Happiness. The familyfriendly comedy follows a 12-year-old girl who sets out to mend her broken family. With 2020 off to a cracking start, Jackson spills on what’s next.
H is for Happiness also stars Emma Booth, Richard Roxburgh and Harry Potter’s Miriam Margolyes.
ver since Joel Jackson burst onto our screens as Peter Allen in Seven’s 2015 biographical miniseries, there has been speculation that he is set to become the next big thing in Hollywood. The 28-yearold Australian star has spent cking up appearances in film and TV projects both here and overseas, and it appears that all his hard work is about to pay off. The WA born and raised performer posted a topless photo (see right) along with a cryptic message on his Instagram account last month hinting at a huge role he would be filming later this year. “With a big shoot mid-year and a tonne of travel in the next two months, I want to be ready for what’s coming and also primed for opportunities,” he wrote. And when it came to locking in an interview with WHO to discuss his role in Australian film H is for Happiness (which will have it’s home entertainment release later this year) and beyond, Jackson was hard to pin down. “It’s been an absolute whirlwind,” he said, when speaking with WHO. Whisked away with little notice last week after being signed to a new film, there’s no doubt about it – Jackson is in high demand. The star – who is also a singer-songwriter – plays Rich
Can you tell us about the big project you’ve got coming up mid-2020? I can’t at the moment, other than the fact that it is quite big. It’s going to be really incredible and every time I get to do something like this it’s special. It’s going to be a big adventure. What can you tell us about? Not a lot, which is a bummer. People will think I’m making this all up! I can’t say much, apart from the fact that it’s really awesome, a lot of hard work and, like anything, if you really love what you do, and take the risks to be on the front foot then, you either get it or you don’t. It’s a challenge to keep going after it. This year is the tip of the cap, going, “Yeah buddy, you did the right thing.” I’m very happy. Well you’re looking shredded on your Instagram! Can we assume that has something to do with the top-secret role? That’s the thing about those Insta things, putting it out there! No, mostly I was letting other people know that healthy feels good. I think it’s that thing – all of us – this year has shown us that we can’t really control much else. If you can have a sense of security or make time for yourself and your body and your mind, then whatever happens, you’ve
got you. You are your greatest tool. Where are you based at the moment? Coogee in Sydney, but I’m on the road for a while now. I’d been intending to move to London and then I had three days there and I had to come home to film this. It’s always good, keeps you on your toes. You pack light! Is it disconcerting to not know where you’re going to be living and working? I’ve been at it for seven years this year and it’s amazing. It used to be a point of worry or stress and now it’s just part of the grand adventure. I’ve come to love it. It never ceases to surprise me or to challenge me. Why did you sign onto H is for Happiness?
“It’s a challenge … [But] I’m happy”
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“I don’t do it to look good, I do it to feel good,” says Jackson of prioritising his health and fitness.
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I was given an audition scene and then as soon as I read it, I understood what was happening in the relationship between the uncle and Candice. I chased and chased it until I got my hands on the script and loved it, and then I found out it was filming in Albany and that’s where I was born, so I had to be in it. So, I kept chasing, I kept fighting tooth and nail and luckily [director] John [Sheedy] and I saw eye to eye on the character, and he let me be part of his beautifully wacky and imaginary world. What was it like filming at home? I took my grandparents to set because my whole family lives in Albany, so that they could see what I do … There were moments, where Uncle Brian’s yacht is at a little jetty down the road from where I grew up and I used to fish on it. His house is the house my sister got married in. The primary school where they filmed is where three of my aunts and uncles teach. It’s awesome. ■ By Holly Richards
Jackson is super close to his family , pictured here with his sisters.
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FRAN DRESCHER
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ran Drescher isn’t easily ruffled. Take, for instance, her approach to notoriously horrific LA traffic. Curled up in the plush master bedroom of her beach-side Malibu home to talk to WHO, the actress and comedian remains philosophical. “You could get road rage and think, ‘Oh God, I’ve got to get to where I’m going!’ Or you can think as Buddhists do: Look around, take that in, and maybe see something that will surprise you,” she says. “It helps you to accept life as it presents itself and be grateful for it.” Yet finding calm amid chaos certainly didn’t come easily for Drescher, whose unmistakable laugh and thick New York accent have brought joy to fans for decades. Reflecting on her darkest moments – including a terrifying rape in 1985; a very public divorce from her husband of 21 years, Peter Marc Jacobson, in 1999 (after which he publicly revealed he is gay); and a uterine cancer diagnosis in 2000 – Drescher, 62, says comedy was her way of masking her pain and insecurities. But now Drescher, who is starring on new comedy series Indebted and developing a stage musical adaptation of her hit ’90s sitcom The Nanny for Broadway, says she’s taking her life back one day at a time.
“In order for me to be well-rounded, I have to sometimes make it about me,” she says. Having grown up in Queens with a father, Morty, who was a naval technician, and a mother, Sylvia, who worked behind the cosmetics counter at a local pharmacy, she says her “joyful” home shifted the moment her older sister Nadine fell ill (she declined to elaborate on the nature of the illness). “That pivoted the family’s focus and balance onto [my sister],” says Drescher, who didn’t want to be “an additional burden” to her parents. “At a very early age I got the message to feel bad if something was about me. And that’s probably why I’m an actress, because at the end of the day, nobody becomes an actor if they don’t on some level want to say, ‘Look at me, Ma’.” Determined to find purpose and a sense of self, Drescher chose to follow in the footsteps of TV icons such as I Love Lucy’s Lucille Ball and I Dream of Jeannie’s Barbara Eden and started landing minor film roles, including her first major break, in Saturday Night Fever alongside John Travolta. “I decided I should try and make my living out of something that comes easily to me and doesn’t feel like work,” says Drescher, who was once told by a teacher she’d have to change her highpitched, nasal voice if she ever wanted to be successful. But in 1993,
“I have to sometimes make it about me”
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Interview Drescher (along with Jacobson) created The Nanny, which she wrote, produced, directed and starred in as Fran Fine; the show wound up running for six years. “That definitely changed me significantly,” she says. “I wanted to do it all, and I did. It was a very fertile time creatively.” Despite the success, Drescher was dealing with a secret, unimaginable pain. In 1985, at age 28, the actress and a friend were raped at gunpoint, while Jacobson, then already Drescher’s husband of seven years, was forced to watch. “After the rape, my friends knew, but I couldn’t even call my parents and tell them. I had my sister tell them,” she recalls. “I never wanted to be any additional stress for my parents, having seen how traumatised they were from when my sister was young and having health issues. So I’d go into my room and be by myself and quiet for hours. I didn’t want to ever have to tell them something was wrong with me.” From there Drescher and Jacobson’s marriage spiralled downward over the course of the next 14 years. “I wasn’t feeling as happy as I thought I’d feel with money and fame and creative control,” she says. “Peter started to have control issues that I found somewhat suffocating, and only in hindsight do we now understand that he was working so hard to control his authentic self, his true orientation.” Two years after the marriage ended, Jacobson told Drescher he was gay, but their love for one another never faded. “I now lovingly refer to Peter as my gay ex-husband,” she says.
She compares leaving the relationship to “walking through fire”. “I had never done anything for myself that was against the will of somebody else that I cared about,” she says. “And that was part of my problem. I kind of had a back seat in my own life. I was making everybody else happy but not really myself.” One year after her divorce, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer, and had an immediate radical hysterectomy. Her habit of not asking for help “became like a real mental block, and I had to break through it. Getting cancer was my opportunity, because I couldn’t do it alone. It opened me up to realising that supporting and advising other people gives you a false sense that you have your s--t together.” Drescher says she was able to “gain a lot of clarity” in therapy: “I was in such crisis and feeling feelings that I never really allowed myself and saying out loud things that I felt guilty about just thinking, for my growth as a human being. Now I’m not really obsessed with being the best, most need-less, caregiver. Now relying on her faith in Buddhism and the lessons she’s learned has helped conquer more than gridlock: Drescher says she has a new-found love for the woman she’s become. “Getting really connected to myself has been a great journey,” she says. “Now I don’t feel like I have to be in a relationship, as I’m in a relationship with myself, and it’s going quite well!” ■ By Christina Dugan
‘That changed me … I wanted to do it all, and I did’
Love No t L o s t “We were best friends,” says Drescher of ex-husband and still close friend Jacobson (left, in May 2019). “We had the same dreams and made each other laugh.”
Rise to Stardom Saturday Night Fever
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Her first notable role was in the 1977 disco-themed mega-hit, where her character asked John Travolta about his skills in bed.
She became a household name as Fran Fine for six seasons (from 1993 to 1999). “It’s OK that I don’t have Meryl Streep’s career,” she says.
This Is S p i n a l Ta p Meant to Shine “I was always intrigued by acting,” says Drescher (in 1975), who studied theatre in high school.
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She played publicist Bobbi Flekman in the 1984 cult classic – and years later reprised the role on The Nanny.
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“It’s funny and has a great energy,” says Drescher, who plays a grandmother named Debbie on the new comedy series.
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Identical Twins and a Twist of Fate A FIRE LEFT 2-YEAR-OLD MICHELLE ANDERSON WITH HORRIFIC BURNS OVER 90 PER CENT OF HER BODY, WHILE HER SISTER, KATHERINE, MIRACULOUSLY ESCAPED UNINJURED. NOW, TWO DECADES ON, THEY TELL WHO ABOUT THEIR VERY DIFFERENT JOURNEYS
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SITTING SO PRETTY Michelle and Katherine today (left) and as carefree toddlers (above) on Nov. 10, 1996, just a few months before their lives changed forever.
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hey were inseparable from the moment they were born, but, even as toddlers, identical twins Michelle Lauren Anderson and Katherine Anderson-Hill had their own ichelle was spunky and stubborn,” says their mum, Linda. “Katherine was quieter; Michelle would run and Katherine would follow. They were different, but loved doing everything together.” That inimitable bond between them changed forever on May 19, 1996. The twins, just 2 at the time, were visiting their father and his wife (their parents divorced in 1994) for the weekend when a fire broke out in their bedroom around midnight. Katherine was able to escape without major injury, but Michelle’s bed was ablaze. “I remember seeing the flames coming up on me,” says Michelle, whose father managed to pull her out – but not before more than 90 per cent of her body had been badly burned. (An investigation suggested the cause of the fire was a wayward cigarette, but it was never officially confirmed. The twins have had no contact with their father or his wife since.) “She’d been wearing a wet diaper, so that part of her wasn’t burned, and she had a pacifier in her mouth, so her lips were saved. Her eyes were open, so her eyelids weren’t burned off. I believe she was
Real Lives standing in the corner, trapped,” says Linda, 51, who married Edward Anderson in 2000. “Every day after that was a battle. We knew it was going to be challenging forever – for all of us.” In the 24 years since that fateful night, Michelle and Katherine, 26, have forged an even stronger connection – one that has grown through a lifetime of physical and emotional challenges. While Michelle has fought mightily to overcome the pain and ordeal caused by her injuries (she’s had more than 80 surgeries so far), Katherine has had to come to terms with her own remorse and frustration. “There were times when I felt a lot of guilt seeing my sister in pain and knowing there was nothing I could do,” she says. “But we’re as close as sisters can be.” Adds Michelle: “Katherine was my constant support system. But having someone who looks exactly like you – but doesn’t have scars – is always a reminder of what my life would have been. She’s the life and the face I could have had.” In the weeks following the fire, Michelle’s prognosis was dire. “They told me that if she survived, she would have no hands and feet, maybe no arms and legs, and if she got off the ventilator, she’d be on oxygen and possibly be blind,” says Linda, a registered nurse who works in a care unit. Two weeks in, Michelle developed sepsis, and doctors urgently began a series of temporary dressings and skin grafts, mostly from donated tissue, to cover her burns and avoid further infection. “They did her face first,” says Linda. “Then every two weeks, they’d take skin from her back, head or her butt and replace another part of her.” Michelle underwent 25 surgeries before she finally went home on November 1, 1996. “That’s when the recovery really began,”
A BOND THAT’S UNBREAKABLE Katherine and Michelle pictured on their 8th birthdays in July 2001. “There are parts of our lives that nobody else can ever understand,” says Katherine.
says Linda. “Katherine was too young to understand, but Michelle had lost everything.” Initially Michelle, who also suffered serious damage to her lungs and oesophagus from smoke inhalation, remained on a feeding tube; dressing her wounds could take hours. She had to learn how to walk and talk again and she suffered from vivid nightmares about the fire for more than a year.
“Every night around midnight, about the same time as the fire, it would start all over again. I would rock her, saying, ‘You’re safe, you’re safe,’” says Linda, who took two years off to care for her daughter. Her skin grafts and reconstructions continued weekly – often leading to infections and other complications. “Michelle had surgeries throughout our childhood,” says Katherine,
THE LONG, HARD ROAD TO HEALING
Four months after the devastating 1996 fire, Michelle began slowly, but bravely, learning how to walk again at a local specialist children’s centre.
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An external fixation device would enable Michelle to regain mobility in her right hand; at home in 1998, Katherine carefully ‘helps’ clean it.
The twins at age 12, leaving hospital following painful foot surgery that left Michelle forced to use a specialist wheelchair for more than six weeks.
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a nurse in a cardiac ICU. “Every surgery was like a look back and another time we had to relive this horrible thing … And I’d think, ‘It could have been me. Why wasn’t it me?’ It just didn’t seem fair.” In 1997 the sisters started school parttime, and in some ways, both struggled to fit in. “Michelle was excluded from more things than I think she realised – and Katherine too, because they knew who her sister was,” says Linda, who would visit their class at the beginning of each school year to explain to the kids what had happened. “There were always the questions and stares,” says Michelle, who remembers being called a monster in preschool. “That was my first realisation that ‘Wait, I’m not just a normal kid’.” Adds Katherine: “I would tell them about her scars and her limitations and defend her.” But, by the time the twins turned 14, tensions between them had begun to surface. Katherine had become a competitive synchronised swimmer and cello player, and she found herself struggling to balance being there for Michelle and carving out her own future. “It was sometimes hard to be continually supportive,” she says, “and also be a kid and have my own life.” Meanwhile, Michelle’s constant surgeries were taking a new toll. Due to the painful recovery process, she was finding it harder to maintain her grades. She was also having difficulty matching her sister’s pace. “We were really competitive already,” says Michelle. “I wanted to do everything, but my body wouldn’t keep up.” Adds Linda: od “Finding something Michelle could be good at was important, because everything she wanted to do, her twin could do better.” That summer Michelle went away to a camp for burn survivors in Colorado, wherre she discovered her passion for horseback riding. “I just was drawn to horses,” says Michelle, who became an equestrian competitor and now gives therapeutic riding lessons near her home in St Paul. “Finding our own identities is what saved our friendship,” she adds. “If we’d done thee same activities, it would have destroyed me. m I would never have felt good enough, because I’d have always been comparing myself to her.” Since then the sisters’ differences have brought them even closer. “We talk every other day on the phone,” says Katherine, who married Matt Hill, 25, a research technologist, in 2017. “I don’t know what I would do without her. She’s much more than just my twin.” Michelle still copes with myriad physicall issues– more than 70 per cent of her body is unable to sweat, and she has pain and
SEPARATE – AND HAPPY – LIVES
“I was super into swimming, competitive and synchronised,” says Katherine.
“I begged my mum for horseback-riding lessons,” says Michelle (pictured in 2018). She wears custom riding pants and gloves, and uses a special saddle to avoid chafing on her legs.
Both girls completed their degrees in 2015.
extreme sensitivity in her hands and feet – but she’s focused on finishing her second master’s degree, in business leadership, in June. “There’s no way to articulate everything I’ve been through,” says Michelle, who has
FAMILY FOREVER Katherine and Michelle with their mum, Linda (centre). “My mum’s strength, love and support is the reason I’m the person I am today,” says Michelle. “I feel blessed to have her.”
also been writing a self-help book about her challenging journey. “But it’s been a blessing to have Katherine. Even though she wasn’t burned, she understands because she’s always been there.” •
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
The Hollywood mega-couple’s $715 million split in September 2016 was sudden, and shocked most of the known universe. Jolie asked for full custody of their six children while Pitt was being investigated over allegations he got ‘verbally abusive’ and ‘physical’ with Maddox on the pair’s private plane the day before Jolie filed for divorce. The case was dismissed, but a flurry of ugly accusations followed, and their clashes over the kids wound up surfacing in public court documents. A judge ruled that Jolie could lose custody if she didn’t allow them each to form a ‘healthy and strong relationship’ with their dad. She claimed he hadn’t paid her any meaningful child support, but Pitt’s lawyer hit back the next day, accusing her of manipulating media coverage to make her look like the better parent. Even now, Jolie is furious that he turned their lives upside down, and refuses to clear the air. She has reportedly told friends she had never wanted to marry him in the first place.
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The A-listers met and fell in love on the set of the 1990 movie Days of Thunder. “He basically swept me off my feet,” Kidman told Vanity Fair. “I fell madly, passionately in love.” They adopted two children, but in 2001, Cruise abruptly filed for divorce, less than two months after they’d renewed their vows on their 10-year anniversary. According to reports in the New York Post at the time, when people asked why they were getting divorced, Cruise would say, “Ask Nicole. She knows”. The $544 million divorce was finalised on August 8, 2001, with many speculating that his devotion to Scientology and her refusal to follow suit caused the split. He continued to raise their children as Scientologists.
A day after the Amazon CEO and his wife announced their decision to split after 25 years of marriage in January last year, the National Enquirer published salacious details of Jeff’s new relationship with TV anchor Lauren Sánchez. Bezos’ lawyer accused the tabloid of trying to extort him by threatening to publish nude photos he’d sent to her. MacKenzie walked away with $55 billion (leaving him with $164 billion, and still the richest person on earth) and she plans to donate half of her settlement to good causes.
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Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger
After nine tumultuous years of marriage, the film actors split in 2001 and became embroiled in an acrimonious years-long custody battle over their only daughter, Ireland, which cost more than $5 million in legal fees. In seemingly endless court files, affidavits and motions, 9½ Weeks star Basinger depicted Baldwin as having a dangerous temper, and he in turn characterised her as manipulative in turning his daughter against him. Things intensified in 2007 when TMZ posted Baldwin’s threatening voicemail in which he berated 11-year-old Ireland as a “rude little pig” and threatened to straighten her out. He blamed Basinger for the leak, and apologised through gritted teeth, saying he was “driven to the edge” by years of “parental alienation”. A court ordered him to take anger management and parenting courses.
Lionel Richie and Diane Alexander
The ‘All Night Long’ crooner got together with the former dancer in 1986 when he was still married to first wife Brenda. Two years into the affair, Brenda discovered them together in a hotel room bed after she’d yelled “Room service!” through the door. He married Alexander after the divorce from Brenda (they are adoptive parents to reality TV star Nicole), but after seven years and two kids together, Diane filed for divorce. In her alimony petition she claimed a monthly clothing allowance of $23,000, money for five luxury holidays a year, a full-time staff – including two nannies and someone to comb the dog – as well as a plastic surgery budget of $30,000 a year. Richie eventually coughed up $30 million.
Rupert and Anna Murdoch
After 32 years of marriage, the media mogul called it quits with his wife in 1999. Seventeen days later, the then 68-year-old married 30-year-old Wendi Deng in a secret ceremony on his yacht in New York. “I think that Rupert’s affair with Wendi Deng – it’s not an original plot – was the end of the marriage,” Anna told the Australian Women’s Weekly in 2001. “His determination to continue with that. I thought we had a wonderful, happy marriage. Obviously, we didn’t.” Of the $2.5 billion in assets that Anna scored in her settlement, $160 million was in cash.
Costly Splits Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison
The pair met on the set of Apocalypse Now in 1976 and married in a 15-minute ceremony at a Santa Monica courthouse in 1983. They had two children during 21 years of marriage before they divorced after numerous fights about his workload. She wanted him to do only one film a year and spend more time with the family, but he refused. Ford was ordered to pay out a whopping $171 million, with the settlement decreeing his ex was entitled to a percentage of royalties from all the blockbuster films he made during their marriage, including the Indiana Jones and Star Wars movies. Mathison, who wrote the screenplay of ET, died of cancer in 2015.
The actors married in June 2005 and announced their separation a decade later as reports surfaced that he’d had an affair with their nanny – claims he has denied. “We had been separated for months before I ever heard about the nanny,” Jennifer told Vanity Fair. “She had nothing to do with our decision to divorce. Bad judgment? Yes.” The parents-of-three divorced in 2018, two months after Garner drove Ben for a stint in rehab. He has since struggled with alcohol, including being pictured drunk on Halloween last year. “What [Garner] ultimately cares about is his sobriety,” a source told WHO at the time. “And whether she can rely on him to co-parent.”
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Sandra Bullock and Jesse James
Days after 2010 best actress winner Sandra Bullock walked the red carpet at the Oscars with husband of five years, bike mechanic and gun manufacturer Jesse James, the couple’s marriage imploded. A tabloid revealed James had cheated with a stripper and several other women. At the time, the couple were in the process of secretly adopting a baby boy called Louis. The Blind Side actress finalised the adoption alone. “I messed up really bad on a global scale and everybody knows it,” James later said.
Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore The Braveheart star and the former dental nurse married in 1980 and had seven children together before separating in 2006 following his infamous arrest in Malibu for drink driving. Moore finally filed divorce papers in 2009 after devout Catholic Gibson’s relationship with thenpregnant Russian pianist Oksana Grigorieva was made public, shortly before she gave birth to his baby. “When all’s said and done, I did a pretty good hatchet job on my marriage,” he admitted. He was ordered to give half his $618 million fortune to Moore.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Heard filed for divorce in 2016 after 15 months of marriage. Four days later she walked into a Los Angeles courthouse with a black eye and filed for a restraining order, claiming Depp had been “verbally and physically abusive” throughout their relationship, allegations he denied. But even after the divorce was settled, and she agreed to accept $10 million (which she donated to charity), the drama continued. She wrote an article for The Washington Post, describing being a victim of domestic violence. She never named Depp, but he launched a $73 million lawsuit. In response, Heard filed court documents stating he repeatedly hit her, ripped out her hair and choked her. “Johnny often would not remember his delusional and violent conduct after he came out of his drunk or medicated states,” she said. Depp’s lawyers were quick to dismiss the claims as a “hoax” and accused her of abuse. The case is ongoing.
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Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva
The pair met at California State University in 1975 and married two years later. “She was beautiful, she was sweet, she was smarter than me,” Costner told WHO in 1989. “She represented everything about women that I like.” Rocky times followed due to his workload and rumours of womanising. Silva filed for divorce in 1994, days after stories swirled that Costner was having an on-location affair with a married hula dancer while filming the box office bomb Waterworld in Hawaii. Silva finally walked away with $116 million.
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Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren
On Thanksgiving weekend 2009, golf legend Woods crashed his Cadillac outside his Florida mansion. His wife of six years told police she’d used two golf clubs to shatter the rear windows of the car to help rescue an incoherent Woods. But there was widespread speculation that she had broken the windows after an argument. The accident occurred just days after a report in the National Enquirer claimed he was having an affair. Within days, several more women came forward with stories that he’d been playing around with them too. “I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated,” he declared in a televised statement. “I stopped living by the core values that I was taught to believe in.” But Nordegren rebuked his attempts to make up. “I’ve been through hell,” the Swedish-born former model and nanny told WHO, admitting she was ‘blindsided’ by her husband’s infidelity. “I felt stupid as more things were revealed – how could I not have known anything? The word ‘betrayal’ isn’t strong enough. I felt embarrassed for having been so deceived.” For her trouble, she is said to have walked away with close to $145 million in the settlement, one-sixth of his net worth at the time.
Bernie Ecclestone and Slavica Radić
Diminutive Formula One billionaire Bernie Ecclestone divorced Croatian model Slavica Radić, who is 27 years younger than him, in 2009, after a 23-year marriage. Friends joked at the time that they were the same height … if he was standing on his wallet. The settlement was estimated at $1.7 billion. Soon afterwards, he announced his engagement to then 35-year-old Fabiana Flosi, a Brazilian marketing exec 47 years his junior.
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills
The former Beatle and modelturned-activist Mills were married in a lavish wedding in 2002, on the private grounds of a remote castle in Glaslough, Ireland, and went on to have a daughter, Beatrice, together. Their 2008 divorce, however, was more public, and extremely acrimonious. The mudslinging began when he alleged in documents that she was argumentative and rude to his staff, and accused her of bugging his phone. Mills, who in 1993 lost a leg after being struck by a police motorbike, accused him of physical and emotional abuse as well as doing drugs during their marriage. In court, she requested $364 million; he offered $44 million and she received a lump sum of $48 million, $22 million in real estate and $102,000 a year to support Beatrice, now 16, for whom they had joint custody. Mills angrily threw a glass of water over his lawyer in court after the judge questioned her honesty.
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Amy Irving and Steven Spielberg
The up-and-coming actress and the Jaws director’s four-year marriage ended in 1989 after he fell in love with the female lead in the second Indiana Jones film, Kate Capshaw, who is still his wife today. A judge invalidated a prenuptial agreement written on a cocktail napkin, and Irving was awarded $145 million dollars, half of his fortune.
Ivana Zelníčková and Donald Trump The business mogul turned president does everything big, and his sensational headline-hogging divorce was no exception. Trump and model Zelníčková were married in 1977 and had three children together – Ivanka, Donald Jr, and Eric. They split in 1989 after he had an affair with model and actress, Marla Maples (who later became his second ex-wife). Famously, Maples confronted the then Mrs Trump in Aspen and said, “I’m Marla and I love your husband. Do you?” The reply was: “You bitch, leave my husband alone.” Divorce followed and after a contentious back-and-forth, a judge ordered she receive $20 million plus a 45-room mansion in Connecticut, an apartment in the Trump Plaza and roughly $950,000 annually to support their kids.
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Michael and Juanita Jordan
The former Chicago Bulls basketball star and his model wife had one of the most expensive divorces in history when they settled in 2002, after 13 years of marriage. Despite both of them signing a prenup agreement, she walked away with $244 million and their massive Chicago estate. When Michael Jordan got engaged again in 2013, he made sure his prenup was a little more watertight, and protected his $800 million fortune by saying his fiancée would only be entitled to $1 million for every year they were married.
Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards
Former Bond girl Richards was six months pregnant with her second child by Sheen when she filed for divorce, alleging he abused prescription medication, had violent mood swings, was a compulsive gambler and had threatened to kill her. In 2015 Sheen wrote an open letter calling Richards “the worst mom alive” and an “evil terrorist sack of landfill trash”. In September last year, she claimed he had “squandered” more than $35 million from the sale of his interest in Two and a Half Men, and still owes $655,000 in child support for daughters Sam, 15, and Lola, 14.
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Guy Ritchie and Madonna
Their 2008 split, after seven years of marriage, was intense and bitter as the couple publicly bickered over her obsession with Kabbalah, an alleged affair with baseball star Alex Rodriguez (now engaged to J.Lo) and the adoption of baby son, David Banda, from Malawi. His biological father even stated he wished the couple were still together. The News of the World reported Madonna’s half-day workouts had left her too tired for any sex for 18 months, and the Daily Mail wrote that Ritchie, then 40, told his then 50-year-old wife that she “looked like a granny”. It’s rumoured Madonna paid him between $110 million and $134 million, and they continue to scrap over their son, Rocco.
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James Cameron and Linda Hamilton
The director and the star of Terminator married in 1997, and had a daughter, but their happiness was short-lived. The split came when she discovered he was cheating on her with Titanic actress Suzy Amis. In fact, when Hamilton had first started dating him, he was married to film director Kathryn Bigelow. Hamilton, who walked away with a $73 million divorce settlement just two years after the wedding, referred to the union as “terrible on every level” and claimed they never should have wed. “That relationship was a mystery to all of us – even Jim and myself – because we are terribly mismatched,” she told The New York Times in an interview last year promoting their professional reunion on box office bomb Terminator: Dark Fate. “He was the kind of man who really would rather be at work with the mistress than at home with the wife.”
Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci
The Frasier star married former Playboy model Donatacci in 1997, but the marriage began to fall apart while she was filming The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2010. When their divorce was finalised, Donatacci was awarded $44 million, half the couple’s worth. They co-parent their two children but don’t speak. “Some threats were made, and some extremely unacceptable behaviour took place in front of the children,” Grammer told Oprah Winfrey, “which makes it impossible for us to pretend that we can be civil.” He accused her of only marrying him for the fame. Donatacci’s take: “I was there to help him get through some of his hardships, and supported his career and his sobriety. He acts like I never existed. That’s disappointing.”
Michael Douglas and Diandra Luker
The Oscar-winning actor met Luker, the daughter of an Austrian diplomat, at a party in 1977 when she was 19 and he 32. Nine days later, he proposed, and they were married within six weeks. A year later they had son, Cameron, but things soured amid allegations of his sex addiction and drug use. Their drawn-out divorce was finalised in 2000, so that he could marry Catherine Zeta-Jones. Luker received $65 million – half the actor’s net worth – and their Santa Barbara estate. She is still fighting for his money, including earnings from the Wall Street movies. “I’m not into mudslinging, and I refuse to lower myself to even tell you the tip of the iceberg,” Luker told Harper’s Bazaar in 2011. Michael commented two years later: “We should have ended that marriage eight or 10 years earlier.” Their son spent seven years in prison for drug offences before his release in 2016.
Costly Splits Garth Brooks and Sandy Mahl
The couple met when he was working as a bouncer and broke up a fist fight she had in the rest room. They married in 1986, and three years later Brooks became a country superstar. They were married 15 years, and had three daughters before divorcing amid accusations of infidelity. He ended up paying her $185 million, one of the biggest celebrity settlements in history. Four years later, he married songstress Trisha Yearwood, his occasional duet partner.
The couple filed for divorce in 2015 after two years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. “Olivier had an explosive temper in a way that was profoundly frightening,” a source told WHO at the time. Martinez, Berry’s third husband and second baby daddy, had a history of altercations, including a 2012 Thanksgiving brawl with Berry’s ex Gabriel Aubry, the father of her now 11-year-old daughter, Nahla. The couple’s prenup protected her $100 million fortune. They share custody of their son Maceo, now 6.
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Known as the non-surgical facelift, this non-invasive, skin-tightening facial uses vibration and heat to help tighten and brighten, and reduce crepiness, wrinkles and fine lines in the skin, with little to no down-time and minimal discomfort. And, unlike lasers, it suits any skin tone and type. I had the treatment done on my neck as, at 43, I felt my skin was showing signs of crepiness and lines are becoming more pronounced. The procedure was slightly painful at times, but not unbearable. I went straight back to work, with no appearance of redness, and my skin immediately felt tighter. The best results are said to come after eight weeks, and last for one to two years. I am thrilled with the results and it has only been seven weeks. And hey, if it’s good enough for Gwyneth and Jodi... Treatments priced from $2000. For more information visit mdcosmedicalsolutions.com.au or thermage.net.au Toni Hynes, Beauty Editor
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EXTRA COVER This year is the 20th birthday of Armani Beauty and its cult product, Luminous Silk Foundation. The brand is celebrating by amping up the colour range to include 10 new tones, taking the total range to 40 complexion options. There are also some exciting new additions on the way … so stay tuned!
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SIGNATURE SCENT French fragrance designer Johanna Monange, who has more than 20 years’ experience working with some of the world’s leading perfume houses, decided it was time to give the consumer a chance to tailor their own specific and individual scent. Her fragrance boutique Maison 21G, in Sydney’s Park Regency, allows you to create your own fragrance based on your personality, mood or ingredient preferences. My perfume came out as a mix of tuberose, mimosa and ocean. This experience is perfect for a girls’ weekend, a hens’ party, for a bride and groom for their wedding day scents or just to treat yourself to an ultimate delight of the senses.
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GEORGIALOVE The journalist, TV presenter and all-round beauty shares her secrets
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I love being able to get home from work, put my PJs on, and chuck on a sheet mask to have a good hit of self-care and skin love all on my own couch. What’s your nightly routine? First thing is, of course, to remove makeup. Even if I’ve only worn a tinted moisturiser that day, I always remove my makeup with a facial cleansing oil. Then I cleanse and moisturise my face. And moisturise my whole body. What beauty tips have you learnt from presenting on TV? How to do a very quick full face, usually while in the car! I’ve learnt my go-to products that look great on camera but are
quick and easy to do. No. 1 hint: A good compact! Are you and fiancé Lee (Elliott) busy planning your wedding? We’re doing a lot of talking about it at this stage but haven’t booked anything so haven’t spent a dollar. I think that’s why we’re enjoying it so far! Have you found your dress? I haven’t even started looking! I want to pick my venue first so I can get an idea of what kind of style would work with the location. Ultimate honeymoon/holiday destination? Can I say everywhere? Probably the Maldives or Greek Islands.
BEAUTY FAVES Favourite fragrance? Live Colorfully by Kate Spade Favourite date-night beauty look? Winged eyeliner and full lashes Red or nude lip? Depends on my mood! Favourite foundation? Curtis Collection Matte Perfection Mineral Foundation Favourite beauty tool? Ella Baché face sponges Handbag essential? M.A.C Studio Fix compact powder Can’t leave the house without … A moisturising lip balm
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What are your summer beauty essentials? SPF and fake tan all the way! I wear La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50+ sunscreen on my face every day of the year. And while I want to protect my skin, I also want a nice summer glow, so my go-to is St Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist. What are your top tips for the ultimate summer glow? Find the tan that’s right for you, meaning dark isn’t always the way to go! You’ll look much better with a tan that’s a natural colour for your skin. Any favourite treatments? I can’t go past a good sheet mask.
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The 2020 guide to
GREEN LIVING TAKE ACTION TO HELP CURB YOUR ECO-ANXIETY
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Start composting
Composting can reduce your household waste by 40 per cent! You can buy a discounted bin at compostrevolution.com.au or connect with your neighbours who have bins using the ShareWaste app.
Reconnect with nature
When I’m feeling overwhelmed I disconnect from the online world and reconnect with nature. Getting outdoors for a swim or a walk is a simple reminder of how beautiful nature is, and inspires me to do whatever I can to help it.
‘START SLOW. MAKE A SMALL SWITCH EACH MONTH’
Lottie Dalziel, founder of Banish, an educational resource and platform for disposable product alternatives.
Stop buying pre-packaged produce
I’d love for Aussies to say goodbye to plastic packaging in the fruit and veg section of the supermarket! Why do we need carrots and apples in bags? I use Onya reusable produce bags ($15.95 for 5, banish.com.au) for any loose bits and bobs.
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‘ECO ANXIETY IS A REAL THING’
Laura Wells, marine biologist, model and activist.
Switch your super
One of the most impactful ways we can make a difference is to ensure our superannuation and savings are invested ethically. There are a number of fantastic Laura Wells super companies and a few banks not investing in fossil fuels or other harmful activities.
Audit your plastic use
Every day, write down how many single-use plastic items you used and how they were disposed of. Could they be recycled? Did you recycle them? Are there reusable alternatives? You may be surprised at the amount you touch each day, from toothbrushes and coffee cups to drink containers. All of these have an alternative! I use a SodaStream to cut unnecessary plastic bottle waste. One SodaStream bottle can save up to 2190 bottles going into landfill.
Rethink food storage
Seedandsprout.com.au sell reusable silicone food-safe wraps, ziplock bags and food huggies, which means no cling wrap or aluminium foil is necessary, saving both on waste and money.
‘TO FEEL BETTER, CREATE SOLUTIONS’
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Spread the word
Be more open with your friends and family about what you can do together to make changes. Even small things like not using aircon as much, reducing shower times and eating less meat count.
Make your own milk
Oat milk is a cheap and more eco alternative to almond milk and can easily be made at home. Blend 1 part oats with 4 parts water and strain with a cheesecloth. It’s as simple as that.
Buy in bulk
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Bulk food stores have so many package-free alternatives. Our personal favourites are washing liquid and washing powder.
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to name a few benefits. What’s a big misconception about keto? People honestly don’t realise how flexible it is. It’s often presumed every meal involves a plate of meat, but a keto diet is definitely possible if you are vegetarian or vegan. Considering 70 per cent of your daily calories come from healthy fats, there are many healthy plant-based fat sources to choose from – think avocado, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, seeds, tahini and nut butters. Tell us about Keto-Fit products and why you recommend them to your clients? I know firsthand, in today’s fastpaced lifestyle, it can be hard to maintain a certain way of eating. This is exactly why Keto-Fit made a range that will support your whole day. It will help you save some of those meal-prepping hours and spend that extra time on the important things while still hitting yyour macros and staying y g in ketosis.
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WHAT: PHILIPS SONICARE AIRFLOSS PRO/ULTRA INTERDENTAL CLEANER WHERE: PHILIPS.COM.AU COST: $289 I’m an inconsistent flosser; well, that’s what my dentist tells me! Perhaps it’s my small mouth (or it could be my big hands) but while my front teeth are squeaky clean, I find it difficult to get to my back teeth and in between my molars. When the Philips Sonicare Air Floss Ultra landed on my desk I was keen to test it and find out if it would help me tackle my, ah, inconsistencies. The Protective Clean Kit came with a power toothbrush so I could conduct a full mouth clean. I tried the toothbrush first and was impressed with the diamond-shaped head that helped me get right to the back of my mouth. I have a tendency to brush too hard and damage my gums, but the clever pressure sensor gently pulsed when I did so, reminding me to ease up. It also has a timer pulsing every 30
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The self-partnered trend Emma Watson is happy to be selfpartnered.
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Actress Emma Watson told British Vogue in December, “I’m very happy being single. I call it being self-partnered,” telling them she has made peace with her solo status. Since then, The Pinterest 100: Top Trends to Try in 2020 reported a 49 per cent increase in the search term ‘Embrace being single’. Experts are also predicting a positive rebranding of the image of singledom (out with lonely cat ladies and in with taking yourself out on a date), in much the same way that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s ‘conscious uncoupling’ put a new spin on divorce.
Fennel and Herb Meatball Rigatoni SERVES 4, PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR INGREDIENTS 50g soft breadcrumbs 2 tblsps milk 250g beef mince
Olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed
250g pork mince
400g tin chopped tomatoes
1 onion, grated
250ml passata
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp golden caster sugar
1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1 tsp red wine vinegar
Basil, a handful, chopped
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ROSÉ IS NO LONGER A TREND ... IT’S HERE TO STAY The rosé trend has been gaining traction for approximately five years. So, as our loyalty to the pink wine is unwavering, is it fair to still call it a trend? I think the time for that has definitely passed! Like everything else, wines and cocktails have trends – think the aperol spritz and espresso martinis. And while rosé first emerged as a trend five years ago, it has now cemented its place as an essential part of any wine list, party or celebration, as well as being as much of a summertime staple as watermelon and beer. Charlotte Plowman, co-founder of specialist New Zealand rosé producer, Waiana Estate, shares her ultimate guide to pairing food with their leading rosé blend, Indian Summer.
Indian Summer, comes from New Zealand’s Waiana Estate, a sustainable, rosé specialist. It’s a dry, ultra-pale, Provençal-style blend with a perfect pale blush colour and a refreshing palate. What’s more, the bottle is worthy of any Insta feed – just as a rosé should be!
SEAFOOD “We recommend shellfish, prawns or crab to accompany your rosé, or indulge in baked salmon with warm vegetables for the cooler months.”
SALADS “Salads with a herb or vegetable component are a great accompaniment. It is important to keep in mind that the salad dressing should not exceed the acidity in the wine – this will overwhelm and wash out the sought-after flavours.”
BARBECUES “It’s really a generalisation that red wine is the more traditional accompaniment to meat dishes. In contrast to the rich, smoky tastes associated with grilled offerings, a dry rosé wine will provide a lighter, more flavoursome experience for the palette.”
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We bypass the tourist hotspots for an immersive city break
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• Singapore is almost always humid and there are often patches of rain. Carry water and a small umbrella at all times. • If it’s your first time in Singapore, don’t miss the awe-inspiring Gardens By The Bay, home to the most famous structures in the city-state.
Singapore’s skyline at dusk.
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here’s a distinct humidity that hits the minute the airport doors open to the outside world in Singapore, one that reminds me of the first time I visited this city island nation taking in all the oversized landmarks and Instagram-worthy structures. This trip, I’m travelling with my husband Jason for a quick 48 hours where we plan on avoiding the tourist hotspots like Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and the Botanic Gardens, though all are worth squeezing in for a first-timer. For this visit, I’m staying at Six Senses Duxton on Duxton Road and, as we’re nearing our destination around 8pm, a crowd of stylish locals spill out of bars and restaurants celebrating the end of the working week. The Duxton Hill area – between Chinatown and the CBD in Tanjong Pagar – was once lined with opium dens, gambling rooms and brothels. Today, history is preserved in the original shophouse structures but these buildings now house yoga studios, bars, restaurants, cafes and two new Six Senses properties. Our hotel is comprised of several former
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shophouses, painted grey with green roof tiling, beautiful stained glass awnings and dramatic arched windows. It appears dark, moody and oh-so-chic on first impression. Inside, mahogany is balanced with vibrant splashes of yellow put together by British interior designer Anouska Hempel. Our room resembles the decor downstairs and, though small, we’re immediately at ease with the dark and sensual decor that feels somewhat of a throwback to the goings on in the old Tanjong Pagar. There’s a coffee machine and an authentic, heavy teapot with cups to serve up tea sourced from local family-run teahouse Yixing Xuan. The next morning we wake to enjoy breakfast at the Yellow Pot restaurant downstairs – a luxury included in our booking. The food is innovative and fresh, and the service is impeccable – a five-star experience in a hotel that shouldn’t be missed. After breakfast, we have a consult with a doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine, who operates from the foyer of our hotel.
After completing a basic medical history form, the doctor inspects my tongue and pulse and I’m told I need to take time to meditate and unwind before bed for a better night’s sleep. Jason is shocked when she declares he has a lower back injury that has flared up and needs attention, and takes her up on her offer to perform acupuncture. We later head out on foot to the Yixing Xuan teahouse – which translates to ‘happy, small house’ – just around the corner from the hotel, for a one-hour tea ritual. We’re greeted by Charlene, whose father, Vincent Low, started the modest
The exterior of the hotel comprises former shophouses.
The colourful stores of quirky Haji Lane.
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joy ing tea Keshnee and Jason eng X uan. at the iconic Yixin teahouse 30 years ago. While unassuming from the street, we are told this is an institution in Singapore and during a beautiful, traditional experience, Charlene tells us about the process of drinking tea and the art of appreciation. And we’re in good company – Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip slipped in for a quick cup of tea here in 1992. After tea, we jump in a cab and head to the neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru where we find Yong Siak Street, a bustling hipster road lined with cool cafes, bookstores, a yoga centre and gift shops. We head into Plain Vanilla Bakery, where
Singaporean style from the past is reflected throughout the hotel.
we each buy a cupcake, and then onto Woods in the Books, a beautiful store filled to the brim with unique books for kids and stunning handmade gifts. After a long day of wandering, we head back to our hotel for a restful night’s sleep. On our second and final day, we eat breakfast at Yellow Pot and then head to Haji Lane, which is Singapore’s original indie spot, a vibrant melting pot of eateries and boutiques. We do the tourist thing and take photos of the bold graffiti marking the lane’s entry point and then spend hours wandering from the lane to Arab Street, still inside the Kampong Glam district, where merchants sell fabric and dresses made by local tailors. We find a local coffee shop, % Arabica, where dedicated caffeine fans spill out onto the street and round the corner waiting to get their hit. Further down the street is the impressive mosque Masjid Sultan, its roof rising high above the shopfronts. Built in 1824, the mosque was constructed for Sultan Hussein Shah, the first Sultan of Singapore. After our visit, we head to famous Orchard Road, lined with enormous boutiques, but we
opt to avoid id the h designer d i b boutiques i we have h in Australia and instead head underground to explore the labyrinth of shopping centres beneath the city. Having worked up an appetite shopping, we jump in a cab to go to the Michelinstarred Hawker Chan Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodles Stall – the first street food establishment to be recognised by the prestigious guide. The popular Chinatown stall is heaving with people and the line is lengthy, but we’ve been assured by friends that it’s worth it and the delicious food doesn’t disappoint. Full and content and after exploring the energetic streets, we decide to head back to Duxton Hill to squeeze in an afternoon treatment at the Six Senses Maxwell, a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets, set in a block of colonialstyle heritage houses built in 1929. After a luxurious massage in a spa pod, I’m given a headset and I recline to listen to the sounds of the ocean. It may have been a city break but by body, mind and soul feel refreshingly rejuvenated. sixsenses.com/en/hotels/duxton
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FALLS CREEK RE-OPENS
Melt away the aches and pains from a day on the slopes at spaQ.
After a harrowing summer of bushfires devastating parts of our beautiful nation, many communities and businesses are struggling to rebuild. The Victorian town of Falls Creek, an alpine village in winter and popular spot for hiking and mountain biking in the summer months, was hit hard in early January. QT Falls Creek recently re-opened its doors, offering its quirky take on luxury to those visiting the popular tourist village. Guests can relax at the plush mountain retreat after a day exploring the region, and help local businesses recover after a traumatic few months. qthotels.com/falls-creek/
FORGET THE OSCARS – IT’S THE HOSCARS! Wake Up! Sydney Central has been named Australia’s top hostel at Hostelworld’s 17th annual HOSCARS awards. Like the Oscars for the hostel industry, the awards are determined by 1.1 million customer reviews, with the judges looking at 17,700 properties based on key criteria including overall customer experience, value for money and location. Wake Up! Sydney Central has a rating of 9.3 from close to 8500 reviews. New Zealand’s Adventure Q2 Hostel in Queenstown took the crowns for Best Location and Best in Oceania. hostelworld.com/
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Relax, sleep and play at the quirky QT Falls Creek.
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The Beach People, the Aussie founders of the round towel, have launched a kids’ range of beach accessories for little people. Perfect for those weekend road trips and long lazy days at the beach, the collection includes sweet beach towels, hooded ponchos made from 100 per cent cotton, beach toy sets and Wet Buckets, made from flexible biodegradable EVA material, to stash all of your wet swimmers, rashies and towels at the end of the day. thebeachpeople.com.au/
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WHAT YOUR STARS SAY THIS WEEK
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An important matter concerning money, job, travel, change or new beginnings will excite you or have you talking to family and friends. Pursuing your personal and private plans is favoured. Making up your mind when purchasing expensive goods may be difficult, you may spend more than you originally planned. Avoid rash impulsiveness.
A special person may make contact, send you a gift, or you will be remembered in some way. You’re feeling very loving and affectionate – romantic, as opposed to sexy. You want to be with those you share something with, perhaps to reminisce. Your family will be important to you and you want to be with them, especially your parents, and also your best friends.
A chance of a lifetime may be offered, don’t hesitate to accept. It will put you in the running for better and bigger opportunities for the future. This week is packed with excitement, get-togethers, parties, social functions and outings. Don’t be surprised if an old friend or past acquaintance arrives on your doorstep or surprises you with a telephone call.
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A young person may thrill you with good news or with something that is thoughtful and appreciated. Closer family ties can now be expected. You are changing and growing. Your self-understanding is deepening and this is likely to occur through, or helped by, your relationships. They too are evolving. You are not interested in the superficial and your relationships will be intense.
Travel may be undertaken in connection with holidays, business or a matter concerning a member of your family. You could be busy preparing for visitors or relatives, or you may have an opportunity to change residence, renovate or extend your present home. You may have to bend a little bit to the needs and demands of your partner’s impatient desires.
Matters that are hidden, confidential or private may take up much of your time as you sort out the nitty-gritty. You may find yourself making many concessions to others in your drive to succeed. Changes in career or service-type jobs will have you on ‘cloud nine’. With love and relationships, you may astound everyone with your positive attitude as you break some old habits.
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OCT. 23–NOV. 21
You will enjoy leaping out into Your psychic abilities will the unknown for the sake of a be stimulated when it comes challenge. New friendships will to people and business. be made through socialising You may have heavy work with others and you can expect responsibilities placed upon to meet a new and exciting you and a burst of extra energy friend. Your personal and joint will help you stay ahead financial position is now of things. Don’t bite off more changing for the better. than you can chew – stay cool. You will have a compelling Your expertise will be urge to get involved with appreciated by many as you hobbies or outdoor interests make a great impression to have fun. upon them.
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NOV. 22–DEC. 21
It will be easy to see eye-to-eye with loved ones due to your understanding of their problems. Expect many challenges on the career or business scene; you may need to take control of a difficult situation. Avoid any headstrong attitudes in relation to personal possessions and the things you share with others. Social functions bring some well-earned relief.
PISCES
DEC. 22–JAN. 20
JAN. 21–FEB. 18
FEB. 19–MAR. 19
Expect to be run off your feet with phone calls and added responsibility headed your way. A mixed week of work and fun, lots of invitations and opportunities will be offered to you. You may prepare for ceremonies, concerts or theatrical performances, creative activities appeal to you. Be ready to take the lead; this is one of your red-letter weeks.
You may consider a change of personal direction or lend a hand to a neighbour or friend who could be moving. Take care, you may be roped into a community project that takes up valuable time you can ill afford. Be practical in all your business dealings and avoid being too generous where money is concerned. Better still, say no!
You seem to be more concerned with personal matters and less engaged with the world at large. Now is the time to take stock of yourself and find out what it is that you need for further personal progress. You will have a great need to express yourself and show others who you are and what you can do. A financial boost is on the way.
Rihanna
The Pisces entertainer and businesswoman turns 32 on Feb. 20.
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THE Pick of the week
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YOUR GUIDE TO THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES EACH WEEK From left: Sophia Lillis, Wyatt Oleff, Richard Ellis and Sofia Bryant.
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‘I’M NOT OKAY WITH THIS’ STARRING: Sophia Lillis, Sofia Bryant, Wyatt Oleff In many teen dramas, the main characters are self-assured, articulate and impeccably turned out. Not so in I’m Not Okay With This, which features a more accurate depiction of the inherent awkwardness and confusion of teenage years than most shows. And there’s possibly not been a more awkward or confused teen character than Sydney (Lillis), who stammers and stumbles her way through life in suburban Pittsburgh. Sydney is grieving the loss of her father, and her increasingly frequent bouts of anger unleash unusual occurrences, like the time her fury at best friend Dina (Bryant) hooking up with the school’s top jock causes his nose to bleed. Coincidence or psychic super power? As
well as contending with what may or may not be special abilities, Sydney is coming to terms with her feelings for her BFF. She clearly has a crush on Dina, but is it more serious than that? With its 1980s sensibilities – the works of John Hughes were a point of reference for the creators – comparisons are already being made to Stranger Things. Indeed, the same producers are behind I’m Not Okay With This. But stylistically it shares more in common with End of the F***ing World, being also based on a graphic novel by Charles Forsman and brought to the screen by director Jonathan Entwistle. Comprised of short, punchy 20-minute episodes, Okay has an indie film sensibility, focusing on character and dialogue
rather than big flashy sci-fi moments. Lillis, who played the young version of Amy Adams’ character in Sharp Objects, does a brilliant job of conveying that mix of uncertainty and discomfort that teenagers so often feel as they work out who they are. Totally believable, her performance is marked by small, understated moments like a strained facial expression or the hesitant way a line is delivered. Then, when her emotions explode – sometimes literally – it is more impactful because most of the time Sydney is the quietest person in the room. Also a standout is Oleff as the quirky Stanley, who is reminiscent of Duckie from John Hughes’ Pretty in Pink. (On Netflix from Wed., Feb. 26)
Sydney’s emotions get the best of her at the most inopportune times.
Aidan WojtakHissong as Sydney’s brother, Liam, and Kathleen Rose Perkins as mum Maggie.
Sydney has to come to terms with her feelings for Dina.
YES, ‘PARASITE’ LIVES UP TO ALL THE HYPE
Gavin Scott
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t’s amazing what winning best picture at the Academy Awards can do for a film. For one thing, Parasite’s victory at the recent Oscars prompted me to finally stop saying, “I should really see that movie”, and actually watch it. For months, I’ve had it on my to-see list – it did come out in mid-June 2019, after all – but I only just got around to it. I guess I’m not alone since Parasite has recently expanded onto more cinema screens nationally even though it is already out digitally and on DVD. After eight months of being a word-of-mouth sensation, it has now received the greatest recommendation there is courtesy of the Academy Awards voters. The good news for those of you who still haven’t seen the South Korean film is that it deserves all the praise. And I was worried that the buzz and hype around Parasite would raise my expectations too high. My advice: don’t read too much about it – just go see it. I went in more or less ignorant about what to expect, and was rewarded with a genreblurring thrill ride. At times darkly funny, at others intensely thrilling, you really don’t know what is coming next as the story unfolds. Without giving too much away, I will preview that it is about a struggling family of four, who live in squalid conditions and take on low-paying jobs to make ends meet. They come into contact with a much wealthier family and … that’s all I’ll say. It’s gratifying that a movie like Parasite has been so well received – both critically and at the box office. Not because it is a foreign language film, although the fact it is the first to win the best picture Oscar is a major milestone. More because it’s a sign that audiences yearn for the unexpected; for great stories that will entertain them and get them talking. At a time when reboots and neverending sequels have worn out their welcome, Parasite is a sign that there are still original ideas to make going to the movies a thrill. •
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Stories of my life
KELLY RIMMER The best-selling author of Before I Let You Go has just released her new novel, Truths I Never Told You, about a woman who unravels a family mystery. Rimmer, 39, tells WHO about the book that …
Books & Bubbles
Join WHO editor Stacey Hicks in conversation with Kelly Rimmer at Books & Bubbles on Thu., Feb. 27. To get tickets, visit pages.hachette.com.au/ books-andbubbles/
… first captured her imagination as a young child It was a Sesame Street ABC book. My grandfather couldn’t read English, but I so vividly remember climbing up onto his lap as a preschooler and watching as he pointed to the letters in that book and tried to ‘read’ a story to me. … opened her eyes as a teenager I read Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta in Year 10. I related to Josie on so many levels, pa articularly the way she struggled to find her place within her school an nd her family culture. It wasn’t just entertaining, it felt specific to some aspects of my existence. … inspired her to write Heeidi, which I read when I was 8. Iw was growing up in Sydney and it sseemed magic that Johanna Sp pyri had written mere words to tra ansport me to the Swiss Alps. I so de esperately wanted to master that
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THERIVER HOME Hannah Richell
Grimes
A long time coming, the fifth album from the Canadian electronic artist has been described by her as a concept album about a goddess of climate change who “relishes the end of the world”. As such, there’s a darkness to Miss Anthropocene that sets it apart from 2015’s Art Angels. Musically, the bulk of the album features Grimes’ ethereal vocal floating over layers of synths – like on singles ‘Violence’ and ‘So Heavy I Fell Through the Earth’ – although the acoustic guitar-driven ‘Delete Forever’ is a notable departure. (Out Fri., Feb. 21)
When Lucy announces her last-minute wedding, her parents, Kit and Ted, and sisters, Margot and Eve, gather at the family’s riverside house. But tensions are simmering. Margot has avoided home for years, while Kit can’t forgive her for something terrible she did as a teenager. Meanwhile, Eve’s marriage is faltering and Lucy’s likely hiding something. As for once-respected playwright Ted, he never got over Kit’s success as a commercial novelist and broke up the family by finding comfort elsewhere. Slowly, the family reveals its long-buried secrets, including the reason for Margot and Kit’s estrangement. From the author of Secrets of the Tides, this is an evocative and heart-wrenching read. (Out now)
magic, and here I am more than 30 years later, still working on that. … recently made her cry Lisa Ireland has a wonderful book coming out in May titled The Secret Life of Shirley Sullivan. The story managed to make me both laugh and also weep hysterically. … features her literary heroine I am still in awe of Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery. She was feisty and brave, but also complex and complicated. As a young girl who sometimes struggled to find my voice, Anne was an inspiration. … she would love to have written Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. I read that book in one sitting – the whole time I was equal parts sick with jealousy at how brilliant it was and completely enthralled. … she has recently released Truths I Never Told You was inspired by a collection of disparate ideas and events. I wanted to write about post-natal depression, about family and memory, and about the ways that society’s expectations of women have and haven’t changed across recent decades.
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There are a lot of opinions and statistics about the policies successive governments have enacted in relation to Indigenous Australians, but this new documentary takes a more personal approach. From director Maya Newell (Gayby Baby), In My Blood It Runs follows 10-year-old Arrernte Aboriginal boy Dujuan, who is falling short of the expectations on him at school but who thrives in a more traditional setting. The stark difference between his engagement in different environments and the opportunities afforded to him point to a broken, inflexible system. (Out now)
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
JAMES MARSDEN The 46-year-old actor stars in Sonic the Hedgehog (out now) and tells WHO about the last …
… guilty pleasure he indulged Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. I eat the edges off the chocolate first. And then eat so many I make myself feel sick. … time he was starstruck I met [Sonic co-star] Jim Carrey on-set and just sort of nodded my head with a blank stare on my face. I would do his Fire Marshall Bill [from In Living Color] impression in school. That’s how I got friends. … time he sang out loud Yesterday by myself in the car I was singing Bellamy Brothers’ ‘Let Your Love Flow’. Then I did the thing where one hand turns up the volume and the other puts the window up so no-one can see you acting like a fool. … moment of pride he felt My 19-year-old son [Jack] got a new iPhone for Christmas, and it was stolen two weeks later. He insisted on taking money out of his savings to pay for a new one. He’s a good kid. … time he cursed I had so much fun singing that song I might have thrown in a few. The ones that usually come out of my mouth start with G, D, M and F. Those are James’ greatest hits.
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THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN
Starring Mel Gibson and Sean Penn, this historical film set in the late 1800s recounts how the Oxford English Dictionary came into existence in large part due to two men – the academic who compiled it and the psychiatric patient who submitted over 10,000 entries.
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Based on the Jack London novel, this PG-rated adventure film has a cast that includes Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Karen Gillan and Bradley Whitford, but the real star is Buck, a St Bernard/Scotch Collie cross stolen from a wealthy home and sold to be a sled dog.
“I’m not recognised much, but people know my voice from Downton Abbey.”
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With co-stars Zoë Wanamaker (left) and Miranda Richardson.
LOGAN The 64-year-old actress, who played Mrs Hughes in Downton Abbey, stars in Girlfriends (on Acorn TV from Mon., Feb. 24) as one of a trio of BFFs. Why did Girlfriends interest you? What’s not to like? You’ve got these three women at the core of the drama. They have their squabbles, but they’re three great friends who look out for each other. You caught your breath every second page – “Oh no, that’s not happening!” – and it was funny. It was appealing on all fronts. Did your character, Linda, stand out as the one you wanted to play? All the parts were wonderful, but I fancied the challenge of being a woman who’s keeping this huge secret. You would think butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth and she has a bit of an airy-fairy demeanour, but there’s some grit there.
Quick-fire Q&A Was it refreshing to do something modern after Downton Abbey? It really was. It was nice to not be Mrs Hughes in a corset. What do you think the chances of another Downton film are? It’s not been discounted entirely. We will probably be the last to know being actors. There’s a saying: actors are like mushrooms, we’re kept in the dark and occasionally thrown a pile of s--t. [Laughs] I’d love to do another one. Next up, you’re in Misbehaviour about the first black Miss World in 1970. I remember watching it at the time. It’s such an interesting story, and Keira [Knightley, who is in it] is such a nice girl. Girl! She’s a grown woman now, but I met her when she was 17 in Pirates of the Caribbean. My husband, [Kevin McNally], was a regular character in those.
KOALA RESCUE This documentary about the efforts to save koalas and other wildlife caught in this summer’s catastrophic bushfires is a stark reminder of just how bad the recent devastation was. From shots of endless burnt out bush to footage of animals receiving treatment for severe burns, it reinforces how our nation has changed forever. Most of all, it shows the heroes, both local and from around the world, who jumped into action to help save a species perilously close to extinction. Underlying it all, is the ominous truth that this could be the new normal if major changes are not made. (Airs Sun., Feb. 23 at 7pm; Seven)
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HUNTERS STARRING: Logan Lerman, Al Pacino
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BETTER CALL SAUL S5 STARRING: Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn The Breaking Bad prequel edges closer to its resolution as Jimmy McGill (Odenkirk) changes his name to Saul Goodman in this season’s first episode and embraces his more dubious inclinations. In fact, he’s positively buzzed about the options open to him as Saul. Girlfriend Kim (Seehorn) is not so sure, and the fact she resists this side of him provides a nice undercurrent of tension between the couple. Could this lead to an explanation of why Kim doesn’t feature in Breaking Bad? Speaking of the parent show, look out for more characters from it to be introduced into Saul this season. (On Stan from Mon Mon., Feb. Feb 24)
MYF WARHURST Ahead of Spicks and Specks: ’90s Special (airs Sun., Feb. 23 at 7.40pm; ABC), the 46-year-old reveals her ’90s highs and lows. What’s your favourite ’90s album? Blue Lines by Massive Attack was a groundbreaking record that combined hip-hop, soul, dub and dance music, and very much shaped the sound of the decade to come. And it still stands up today. What’s the ’90s song you never want to hear again? ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ was terrible then and terrible now, but I’m still strangely drawn to Billy Ray Cyrus’ magnificent mullet. Who was your favourite Spice Girl? Ginger Spice, because she was the mouthy, feminist one and came up with their
Quick-fire Q&A
slogan ‘girl power’. Allegedly. Best ’90s soundtrack? Every share house had a copy of the Pulp p Fiction soundtrack and proudly displaye ed the film poster they’d stolen from a local art-house cinema. That and Reality Bites. Biggest ’90s fashion regret? I was a little bit grunge, a little bit dance and a little bit hippie all at once. And I wore a tiny silver backpack to top it all off. Let’s just say I was very confused. I also had a bob I thought looked like the French woman in Betty Blue. It didn’t. Most underrated ’90s band? Australia’s Magic Dirt fronted by Adalita Srsen were as good as any grunge group from Seattle.
Adam Hills (left) and Alan Brough revisit the ’90s.
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The 90-minute first episode of this unique and sometimes quite shocking new drama takes a long time to get to the point, which is that a group of vigilantes led by Meyer Offerman (a thickly accented Pacino) tracks down and kills former Nazis living in the US in 1977. As we reach that premise, we spend time getting to know Jonah (Lerman), a young man who deals drugs to make ends meet but is by no means a gangster. The story of how Jonah becomes caught up in the Nazi hunters’ world plays out alongside flashbacks to specific acts of despicable cruelty committed in Hitler’s Germany. Those scenes are confronting, and all the better for it, reminding of the monstrosities committed in the lead-up to and during World War II. Some of the 1977-set scenes take on more of a comic book vibe – a particularly violent one – which won’t sit well with all viewers. Expect this one to make waves. (On Amazon Prime Video from Fri., Feb. 21)
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leven seasons in, Gogglebox Australia (returns Wed., Feb. 26 at 7.30pm; Lifestyle) is having its biggest shake-up yet, with long-time cast members Adam and Symon and the Jackson family leaving and three new families joining the show. Best friends Kaday (below left), 23, and Chantel, 22, met while hanging out washing in their East Sydney apartment building and found they share a similar outlook on life. What are you most excited about when it comes to joining Gogglebox? Any nerves? CHANTEL Being able to express my opinions
from the perspective of a young woman from the culturally and linguistically diverse community. It’s also exciting to be able to spend time with my best friend and pretty much drink tea as we spill the tea. I’m a little nervous but mostly excited to be on the screens of everyday Australians like us. KADAY Also there’s a feeling of being really lucky to be part of a family, and work alongside really lovely and supportive people. Do you think Australia will agree with your opinions or go, “What are they on about?” CHANTEL Australia has such a widespread set of opinions on different topics so it’s hard to agree with everyone. When it comes to serious
topics, my values tend to align with fairness and equality which, given my background in mental health work, makes sense. When it comes to more lighthearted, trashy TV, my opinions are more larrikin in nature. KADAY We really want Australia to enjoy our banter and, through our friendship, prove that when women love and support each other amazing things happen. What type of show do you hope you won’t have to sit through? CHANTEL I remember the poor families having to sit through this random show of a train heading to nowhere. Please don’t do that to me – I spend enough time on the train.
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MEET THE FRIENDS AND FAMILIES JOINING THE NEW SEASON OF ‘GOGGLEBOX’
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THE ELIAS FAMILY From South Sydney, this close-knit family of five comprises married couple Les, 45, and Danielle, 45, and their children, Jacob, 14, Lily Rose (second from right), 12, and Ivy (right), 9. What are you most excited about when it comes to joining Gogglebox? Any nerves? DANIELLE Too many things to list. But mostly, being a part of a show that is real and natural, just like us. LES Nerves are always around, but I think
once we settle in they will fade away. Do you think Australia will agree with your opinions or go, “What are they on about?” DANIELLE They will hopefully agree … but I am sure there will be some that won’t! LES That’s all part of the show. What type of show do you hope you won’t have to sit through? LES I think ones that cover hard topics – the ones that change lives for the worse; the ones you look at and think, “This could have been avoided.”
Gold Coast-based flatmates Milo (left), 34, and Nic, 30, love everything their beachside existence has to offer. The keen surfers and sports fans have been mates for 10 years. What are you most excited about when it comes to joining Gogglebox? Any nerves? NIC We’re looking forward to getting a few good zingers on each other on national TV. MILO No nerves. Do you think Australia will agree with your
opinions or go, “What are they on about?” NIC We hope they don’t agree or listen to our opinions because we are both extremely uninformed about current events. What type of show do you hope you won’t have to sit through? MILO I can’t stand reality TV shows that drag out the drama for 20 minutes then go to ad breaks before they tell you who’s voted out, forcing you to stay up way too late and hate work the next day. NIC That and reality TV that stinks of scripting.
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, FEB. 11
Chrissy Teigen, with husband John Legend and daughter Luna, 3, celebrated the launch of her sunglasses collaboration with Australian brand Quay. Teigen tweeted,“Truly had no idea how to pronounce Quay before I started working with them.”
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Superstar Katy Perry instagrammed she’s “Feeling peachy keen jelly bean that season 3 of @americanidol is back,” following her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Perry was joined by fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.
Grunge legend Courtney Love won an Icon Award.
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LONDON, FEB. 12
The UK’s coolest music mag handed out prizes at what surprise guest Taylor Swift dubbed “the craziest awards show”. She arrived with boyfriend Joe Alwyn to pick up the trophy for Best Solo Act.
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Charli XCX looked sleek in all black.
Swift and FKA Twigs, who won Best British Solo Act.
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Doting mum Kim Kardashian West shared an adorable snap of her with husband, Kanye, and their kids Saint, 4, Chicago, 2, Psalm, 9 months, and North, 6, at cousin Stormi Webster’s second birthday party. The crew posted in front of a giant replica of Stormi’s mouth at ‘StormiWorld’.
FRIENDS’ SPECS APPEAL INSTAGRAM, FEB. 12
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Courteney Cox took to Instagram to wish her long-time friend a happy birthday. “No matter how hard you might try ... there’s only one Jennifer Aniston. Happy birthday my dear friend @jenniferaniston! I love you!”
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NEW YORK, FEB. 12
Aussie actor Hugh Jackman took his pushbike for a pedal after issuing a prompt post on Instagram about the risk of skin cancer. “REMINDER: Get your skin checked. I’m all clear. Make sure you are too,” he wrote.
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SELFIE SKI SISTERS? INSTAGRAM, FEB. 16
Reese Witherspoon shared this snap of herself with look-alike daughter Ava Phillippe, 20, on a mystery mountain range. Calling the two of them near identical is only a big little lie ...
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NEW YORK, FEB. 14
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell play a warring husband and wife dealing with the aftermath of a close encounter with an avalanche in new comedy drama Downhill, but no-one got the cold shoulder at the premiere.
DELTA GETS HER VOICE BACK SYDNEY, FEB. 11
Delta Goodrem and boyfriend Matthew Copley looked as loved up as ever as they picked up some groceries. The singer is currently filming Season 9 of The Voice Australia. On February 5, Goodrem instagrammed, “And we are back on set at home. #TEAMDELTA.”
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Nicki Minaj stole the show in a $17,445 Marc Jacobs fil coupé ruffle dress.
Kaia Gerber modelled a textured yellow Marc Jacobs ensemble.
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Delilah Belle Hamlin, Amelia Hamlin and Lisa Rinna sat front row of the Christian Cowan show.
NEW YORK’S FASHION A-LISTERS COME OUT TO PARTY NEW YORK, FEB. 3-12
The prestigious New York Fashion Week celebrated its 77th anniversary in style, showcasing the latest collections from the world’s biggest designers including Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and Australian brand Coach. A star-studded line-up of Hollywood’s finest attended the week-long affair, likely planning their wardrobes for the next 12 months. Miley Cyrus – who is currently dating Aussie singer Cody Simpson – made her runway debut during the Marc Jacobs fashion show. Australian model Jessica Gomes instagrammed, “Thank you @coach for a wonderful show.”
Miley Cyrus showed off her toned body and tattoos with this skimpy top.
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The rumours were true, after all. After weeks of speculation, Anna Faris has confirmed she is engaged to be married to Michael Barrett, 49. The 43-year-old Mom actress revealed her happy news on The Late Late Show With James Corden on February 11, telling Corden she was getting“back on the horse”. Faris was married to Avengers actor Chris Pratt for eight years and they have a son, Jack, 7. Faris jokingly asked Corden whether he could officiate her and Bennett’s wedding, saying“I would love it if you auditioned, if you came in and read.” Faris sparked rumours in November last year when she was photographed with a new ring on her left hand. In January, Faris’Mom co-star Allison Janney revealed the couple had been“engaged for a long time”. Faris and cinematographer Barrett met on the set of 2018 romantic comedy, Overboard.
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Rugby star Sonny Bill Williams, 34, is a father for the fourth time. In an In nstagram post on February 14,, Williams announced d that his wife Alana Raffie e had given birth to a boy they have named Esssa. Williams said both baby and mum are “healthy and well”.
“And he waved at me and I went, ‘That’s Brad Pitt!’ ” Gilmore G l Girls’ Lauren G Graham o on mistaking her Parenthoood co-star Dax Shepard d for Brad Pitt.
“I told d her, ‘I wish you lots of failure young … you have to get ssmacked in the face.’ ”
ENGAGED Former Eagles guitaarist Don Felder, 72, is engaged to Diane McInerney, 48, weekend anchor on US news show, Inside Edition. Feldeer proposed during a sttroll along Malibu Beach h in January after two yeears of dating. ● NCIS acctress nounced Maria Bello, 52, ann on February 9 she is engaged to French chef Dominique Crenn, 55. ● She’s th he Man actress Amanda Byn nes, 33, announced on Feebruary 14 she was engaged. She did not reveal her fiaancé’s identity, but called him h the “love of my life”.
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Nanny McPhee star – and climate activist – Raphaël Coleman collapsed and died while jogging at PREGNANT the age of 25. Coleman played Eric Game of Thrones star Sophie Brown in the 2005 movie. The Turner, 23, and husband Joe British actor’s mother, Liz Jensen, Jonas, 30, are reportedly pregnant confirmed his death in a tweet with their first child. The couple posted on February 7. “Rest in married last year. ● You and peace my beloved son Gossip Girl star Penn Raphael Coleman, aka Badgley, 33, and wife Iggy Fox,” she wrote. singer Domino Kirke, “He died doing what 36, are expecting he loved, working for their first child. Kirke, the noblest cause of who is also a doula, all. His family could revealed on Instagram Williams not be prouder. Let’s her heartbreak at
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The Hunger Games actress Julianne Moore, on a quest to avoid shopping, has gone minimal.
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having previously suffered two miscarriages. The couple are already parents to Kirke’s 10-yearold son, Cassius Riley, who she shares with ex Morgan O’Kane. ● Rock band Muse’s frontman Matt Bellamy and model wife Elle Evans are expecting their first child together. Bellamy also shares an 8-year-old son, Bingham, with ex-fiancée Kate Hudson.
“I haven’t shopped in a year … my New Year’s resolution was to not buy any new clothes, new makeup, jewellery.”
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