Indice dei contenuti per Issue 40, 2025 in WHO

She’s long been considered a polarising figure due to her carefully crafted “Posh Spice” persona, but after getting a glimpse of the real Victoria Beckham in hubby David’s 2023 docuseries, Beckham, fans have been eager to see more. And her own recently released docuseries certainly delivers, with Victoria opening up like never before. We look at the woman behind the headlines on page 16. Closer to home, former MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong is also baring all. Following the release of her memoir, Guts, she spoke candidly to WHO’s senior writer, Kylie, about past trauma, therapy and being ready for a new romance on page 20. Our real-life read on page 42 delves into the dark side of “brat camps”, which have been the talk of the office after we…

Eight months after finalising their divorce, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have reunited on the red carpet. The exes put on a warm display on October 6, posing arm in arm before sharing an intimate chat at the premiere of Kiss of the Spider Woman in New York City – a film starring Lopez, 56, and produced by Affleck, 53. During their first appearance together since their divorce, Affleck had nothing but praise for his ex-wife. “I wouldn’t dream of not being here,” the actor told Entertainment Tonight. “This is the kind of role, I think, that Jennifer has wanted to play her whole career and she’s fabulous in the movie.” The reunion came just hours after Lopez addressed their split during an interview on US Today. “If it wasn’t…

He’s gained a bit of a reputation for being stuffy and formal, but from the moment the Prince of Wales whizzed in on a scooter to greet Eugene Levy, it was clear we were seeing a whole new side of William during his appearance on an episode of The Reluctant Traveler. His peculiar mode of transport wasn’t chosen to make the prince appear funny or more relatable – instead, it was revealed as the way William genuinely gets around the grounds of Windsor Castle, due to his unfortunate habit of always running late. While giving Levy, 78, a private tour of the royal residence, William, 43, opened up about Queen Elizabeth II, who died in 2022. “I do miss my grandmother,” he said. “For me, Windsor is her. She loved…

GOOD TO BE HOME While the couple’s twins were born in London and spent some time in George’s Studio City pad, they mainly called Lake Como home before their parents purchased the sprawling 18th century property in Brignoles, France (right), in 2021. They may have started the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s Albie Awards so that the people who have dedicated their lives to human rights can take centrestage, but it was hosts George and Amal Clooney who stole the show at the annual soiree on October 3. Stepping onto the arrival carpet at the Natural History Museum in London, the lawyer, 47, stunned in a chocolate-hued Atelier Versace gown, while the actor, 64, looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo. “Eleven years. They said it wouldn’t last. Come on, man,”…

When Megan Cooper and Jim Walsh’s first daughter, Betty, was born, they were gifted a second-hand cot. It was plain and looked like every other cot on the market, which was entirely not their style. “Jim decided to customise it a bit,” Megan, 51, from Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, tells WHO. “He removed the ends and drew a daytime mural on one and a night-time one on the other. It was gorgeous and fun and colourful.” As their daughter grew into a toddler, the cot idea kept bubbling up between the new parents. Surely other families would like a bright, creative space for their new baby? “We talked about how different-coloured panels could be changed as the baby grew to toddler stage or just when the room needed a refresh,”…

Forget the pared-back pieces of seasons past, jewellery is entering its playful era. Sure, fine rings and dainty bracelets had a serious moment, however, more people are making the switch to statement jewellery for everyday wear. Whether it’s the slew of fashion houses that have released their versions of charm jewellery or Celine’s spring 2026 show, which featured stacks of bangles, big, bold and beautiful is most certainly in. Here, we’ve rounded up how the style set are fashioning their jewellery. ALL PLAY A chunky statement necklace was a fan favourite in the 2010s – along with low-rise skinny jeans – and it seems these long, decorative strings have made a resurgence. While any millennial could recall the kitschy neon/beaded/owladorned necklaces that once reigned supreme, Daisy Edgar-Jones’ boho collection proves…

GOING GREEN NEW JERSEY Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne dressed the part to support the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. LET’S GET PHYSICAL! MELBOURNE Olivia Newton-John’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, honoured her late mum alongside stepdad John Easterling and cousin Tottie Goldsmith at the annual Walk and Run for Wellness. HOP TO IT INSTAGRAM Cruz Beckham showed off his playful side in a series of ribbit-ing pics. LOOKING FRESH NEW YORK Gigi Hadid was effortlessly chic as she arrived to the set of Not Suitable for Work. HUMP DAY ABU DHABI Patrick Schwarzenegger shared a snap of the new friend he made while on holidays. IN THE SPOTLIGHT LOS ANGELES While Gilmore Girls’ Lauren Graham received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, her Parenthood co-star Mae Whitman stole…

Just days after filing for divorce from Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman slapped on her game face and styled her fan-dubbed “break-up bangs” to attend the Chanel runway show on October 6. Recently announced as the fashion house’s new ambassador, the 58-year-old was joined at the Paris Fashion Week event by her daughters Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14 – who Kidman asked to be the “primary residential parent” of as part of her divorce filing. Kidman’s stoic show comes amid talk that the former couple’s relationship had been breaking down for some time, despite her determination to save their marriage. “It really hasn’t been a secret in their circles that Keith and Nicole have been living separately for a while now. People close to Keith felt like the split was kind…

Denise Richards has doubled down on claims that her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, was physically violent towards her during their marriage. The pair appeared in court on October 7 in relation to the temporary restraining order she was granted against her ex in July. “[Phypers] would often threaten to throw me through the windows and off balconies,” Richards, 54, alleged in her testimony. “He’s almost killed me so many damn times.” An 11-minute video sent by Richards to Phypers, 53, in August was also presented in court. “Things were bad with Charlie [Sheen], but he never hit below the belt,” Richards said in the video. “I don’t know you. That’s why I’m having such a hard time. Charlie, I know. Every other ex, I knew. I don’t know you.” A…

It’s been a rocky couple of years for Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell, but the pair are ready to move on from the “humiliating” saga that has plagued their lives since February 2024. Late last month, it was revealed that the former F1 boss had accepted a $163 million payout to stand down from his role as team principal at Red Bull, almost 18 months after he was accused of “inappropriate and controlling behaviour” by a female employee. Now, the unnamed woman at the centre of the scandal has reportedly also been paid about $6 million to leave the company and drop her allegations. Despite being cleared of wrongdoing by two internal investigations, Horner, 51, was axed from the job in July after a string of bad results on the…

TESTING HERSELF “Everything that is natural to Alma is unnatural to me as a human, so it was interesting trying to find ways into that,” Roberts said of her After the Hunt role at the New York Film Festival on September 26. “It was tricky material, for sure.” T ouching down in Venice on August 27, Julia Roberts turned heads in a custom white cardigan plastered with a print featuring the face of Italian director Luca Guadagnino. “You know, Luca was so excited about coming to Venice, so that was my way of arriving, literally, with Luca on my sleeves,” Roberts explained to Variety in September. “She sent me a picture in the morning in the boat,” the Challengers director added. “I thought, ‘How sweet. A beautiful picture.’ And then…

FIERCE ADVOCATE Hilton first spoke about her abuse in her 2020 documentary, This Is Paris. She later urged US Congress to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse bill, which they did in late 2024, to bring more accountability and transparency to such facilities. Paris Hilton was just 16 years old when she was dragged from her bed in the middle of the night by strange men with handcuffs. She thought she was being kidnapped. Screaming for help and confused as to why her parents weren’t rushing to her aid, she soon realised this was no abduction at all – it was a parent-sanctioned kidnapping to take her to a reform school in Utah. It was the first step in what Hilton later described in her 2020 doco, This Is Paris,…

BROUGHT TO YOU BY KIM KARDASHIAN Kim talks about naming her kids, North, Chicago, Saint and Psalm, as the “hardest thing in life”. BEYONCÉ With a name like Blue Ivy, Beyoncé’s eldest child was set to be a star. From Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy to Kim Kardashian’s North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm, celebrity baby names have long turned heads. What was once reserved for Hollywood’s elite is now shaping everyday Australian parenting choices. Today, mums and dads are stepping outside the pages of traditional baby name books, taking inspiration from influencers, celebrities and social media trends. SOCIAL INSPIRATION With celebrity culture at our fingertips, social media has supercharged baby name inspiration. Parents can scroll Instagram, TikTok and celebrity-saturated newsfeeds, spotting monikers that spark imagination – and sometimes a little envy.…

MAYBE IT’S MILEY Two of our favourite M words have joined forces! Miley Cyrus is officially Maybelline New York’s newest ambassador. Her campaign with the staple makeup brand sees the pop princess record her own rendition of the iconic “Maybe it’s Maybelline” jingle. “To take something so iconic and make it mine – it’s powerful and personal,” Cyrus said. “This partnership brings together two core parts of me. You can’t erase makeup from music. Within music, there’s performance and honesty – makeup enhances both. It’s how I tell my truth without saying a word,” she said. SWEET SCENT-SATION Feel like your perfumes aren’t lasting longer than an hour after you leave the house? Aussie brand By Yuliya has just the solution with its latest fragrance balm. The solid, refillable perfume…

Broccoli, Leek and Ricotta Pie SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 80ml olive oil and melted butter, combined (40ml of each) 7 sheets filo pastry 25g panko (or regular dried) breadcrumbs PIE FILLING 60ml olive oil 1-2 leeks, rinsed, sliced lengthways, then cut into 5mm slices (300g) 3 garlic cloves, crushed 8 anchovies, roughly chopped (about 25g) 1 tsp dried oregano ½-1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp fennel seeds 600g broccoli, stalks and head separated, both roughly chopped into 2-3cm pieces 1 tblsp lemon zest 1½ tblsps lemon juice 250g smooth ricotta from tub 1 egg, lightly beaten 50g pecorino (or parmesan), finely grated 20g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1tsp fine sea salt ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper METHOD 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, for…

TAKING ITS TOLL With such heavy themes to deal with, Helman says Dee was “put through the ringer” on set. “I wasn’t well when we wrapped,” the actress concurs. “But I loved it! I loved every second of it. But it definitely takes it out of you.” She’s been racking up roles since her first small-screen stint on The Saddle Club back in 2008, but Aisha Dee says filming erotic psychological thriller Watching You was unlike any other role she’s taken on. “I’ve never done something with quite this much width and breadth to it,” she tells WHO in a joint interview with co-star Josh Helman, 39. The thrilling miniseries follows Dee’s character, Lina – a woman who, after being secretly filmed during a one-night stand with stranger Dan (played…

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While the designers might have hoped that all eyes would be firmly on the catwalk, it was the antics of the guests that really captured the spotlight at Paris Fashion Week. From September 29 to October 7, Hollywood’s biggest celebrities – and even an unexpected royal – descended on the French capital for the 2026 spring/ summer womenswear shows. Fellow fashionistas were left doing a double take at Kim Kardashian, wondering if it was really Kris Jenner, after the reality star-turned-legal eagle debuted a bold, choppy short cut. “Paris Pixie,” the 45-year-old captioned a shot of her look on Instagram. “I thought this was your mother!” one fan commented. Pamela Anderson also showed off her new ’70s-inspired shag cut as she enjoyed spending time in the City of Light. “Life…

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida, 68, has shared a heartfelt post on Facebook asking for prayers for the music legend. “Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately,” she wrote. “I truly believe in the power of prayer … She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you!” It comes after the singer, 79, revealed late last month that health issues had forced her to postpone her Las Vegas residency in December. “I’ve been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me I must have a few procedures … It must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up,” she joked on Instagram.…

Iconic British actress Patricia Routledge passed away at age 96 on October 3 “peacefully in her sleep … surrounded by love”, her agent confirmed. Routledge had an impressive stage and screen career spanning more than 70 years, including roles in Coronation Street (1961) and To Sir, With Love (1967). She was also awarded a damehood in 2017. However, she was most beloved as Hyacinth Bucket, the pretentious housewife always correcting the pronunciation of her surname to“Bouquet”, in Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995). “She’s an absolute monster and I enjoyed playing her enormously,” the actress once said of the role. Her last line in the sitcom now feels incredibly poignant.“Tell God it’s‘Bouquet’,” Hyacinth said as she was loaded into an ambulance in the final episode.…

Disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison and fined $758,000 for prostitution-related charges. It comes after the 55-year-old was found guilty by a 12-member New York jury in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, for transporting singer and ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, 39, as well as anonymous victim “Jane”to perform sex acts. Meanwhile, he was found not guilty of the more serious charge of racketeering conspiracy, as well as two charges of sex trafficking, that had the potential of putting him in prison for the rest of his life. In a four-page letter penned to Judge Arun Subramanian the day before the sentencing, Combs sought mercy, writing that he takes “full responsibility and accountability for my past wrongs”, and expressing how…

SETTING BOUNDARIES While Leong opened up on many things in her book, she “refuses to engage” in discussions about the death of her former colleague Zonfrillo. “When someone in the public eye passes, there’s a thirst to get a reaction from the people who knew them,” she wrote. T he best and worst moments of Melissa Leong’s life are punctuated by memories of food. There is the lo mai gai, which helped console her as a child, and the Hainanese chicken rice she learned to make from her mother, which she calls a “love letter” to her Singaporean heritage. Recipes for these dishes are shared alongside stories of the moments that have shaped the food critic and TV host into who she is today in her intimate and revealing new…

Andrew Garfield as Hank Gibson The professor is accused of assaulting a student (Edebiri’s Maggie) after walking her home from a party. “I like the idea that he would be an inspiring professor to have, with all his subjectively problematic behaviour,” Garfield told Variety. “I think there’s something of a kind of wildness that he has cultivated in himself.” Chloë Sevigny as Dr Kim Sayers The star plays a jaded feminist psychotherapist who works as an on-campus counsellor. “I gravitate towards directors that like to kind of push the status quo and approach stories in a new and different way,” she told MovieWeb. “I think a movie examining #MeToo, and the subtleties of it, is going to make people really uncomfortable, which is exciting.” Ayo Edebiri as Maggie Price The…

ARIANA GRANDE The singer read tarot cards for her fellow cast and crew while filming Wicked. DUA LIPA She has a daily tarot card ritual, she shared on TikTok, to help make decisions. When it comes to the mystical becoming mainstream, tarot card readings on TikTok – appropriately known as TarotTok – take centrestage. As the name suggests, TarotTok holds the same ideologies and longed for spiritual guidance as in-person readings, with the major difference being that, instead of sitting across from a psychic, you are doomscrolling on your phone. Counterintuitive? Yes. But does it work? Well, kind of. Linda Roberts is a spiritual healer, psychic, clairvoyant, reiki master and author, with more than 35 years of experience in the intuitive and spiritual realm. She has both given online readings…

Gone are the days of Asian skincare brands being gatekept in the ‘if you know, you know’ category. Over the past few years, these brands – particularly in the Korean skincare space – have gone viral across social media, firmly planting themselves in the zeitgeist and on our beauty shelves. But what about Japanese skincare? For the uninitiated, Japanese skincare – also known as J-beauty – is quickly gaining traction as a global beauty force, blending centuries-old rituals with future-facing formulations to deliver products that are as effective as their Korean counterparts – minus the 10-step routine. Here, we unpack the must-know J-beauty brands that deserve a spot in your skincare rotation. MUN KA-YOUNG The South Korean actress is the current global ambassador for SK-II. CURÉL While we would love…

Usher The singer turns 47 on October 14. ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Why accept less when love, truth and healing are available? The focus for you should be on your most important relationships and how they support you or perhaps drag you down. You know what to do, depending on where things stand with that VIP in your life. Don’t stick around people who are hurting you. TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 You could get some tough love from a friend, family member or even a lover – past or present – this week. If so, look for the lesson. And if that doesn’t apply, there could be some important lessons for you about money, financial planning or spending and saving. Focus on being “functional”! GEMINI MAY 21–JUN. 20 Remember this:…

T odd Lasance is living his dream. After relocating to the US to film The Vampire Diaries, the Aussie actor returned home in 2019 – marrying his American love, Jordan Wilcox, the following year and now raising their two children, daughter Charlie, 9, and 2-year-old son Beau in sunny Queensland. Landing a role on NCIS: Sydney in 2023, the first international series of the beloved franchise, just sweetened the deal. Here, the 40-year-old chats to WHO about Season 3 of the hit show and his favourite thing about filming the series. The NCIS franchise is one of the most watched in the world. How does it feel to be a part of that? It’s actually the most-watched series in history. It’s been aired for a trillion minutes – or something…