Table of contents for Issue 12, 2025 in WHO

Can you believe Sarah Jessica Parker is turning 60?! The Sex and the City star and style queen didn’t always have it so easy. Reflecting on her childhood, she shares that at times her family went without electricity and birthday presents, but experiencing the arts was always a must in her mum’s eyes (page 22). It’s been 40 years since iconic teen film The Breakfast Club hit cinemas in Australia. The John Hughes classic propelled the careers of Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez and co, and led to the “Brat Pack” era of stardom – a term that still divides the superstars involved (page 38). We take a look at today’s rising stars, from actress Aimee Lou Wood in Toxic Town (page 34) to Grammy-winning rapper Doechii and her refusal to…

After two years of dating, Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom have made things official. The couple said “I do” in front of celebrity friends including Paul Rudd and Ben Stiller when they tied the knot in Mexico on March 15. Looking resplendent in an ivory gown made by Victoria Beckham, the actress, 31, made her way down the aisle to ‘Moon River’. She didn’t let a bit of bad weather spoil her day after strong winds forced them to exchange vows away from the water’s edge. “The ocean was still visible but we were protected under a canopy of palm trees,” the bride told Vogue. The actor, 53, who was previously married to Jennifer Aniston, looked dapper in a classic tux with white jacket and bow tie from Ralph…

North West’s rapping debut looks like it could end in court. Kim Kardashian is reportedly considering legal action to request Kanye West be stripped of joint custody of their four children. The legal war ignited after West agreed that he would not release a previously recorded song on which North raps. The track features Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is in jail for sex trafficking among other charges – someone Kim does not want her daughter associated with. Despite the agreement, West dropped the song on X one day later, declaring, “The man makes the final decision.” The exes settled their divorce in 2022 and agreed to joint physical and legal custody of their kids, North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5. @ITCHYEYEPHOTOS/INSTAGRAM…

He was plucked from the internet as a 13-year-old with the voice of an angel and soon became a global sensation, while she comes from a Hollywood dynasty and has created her own beauty empire. Together, they’re one of the hottest young couples on the planet, but Justin and Hailey Bieber are understood to have had enough of the fame game. The couple are said to want to create a “safe” environment for their 7-monthold son, Jack, away from the spotlight. Justin has shared that growing up in public made him feel “unworthy” and “angry”. He gave some insight into those feelings via a telling Instagram post. “I was always told when I was a kid not to hate. But it made me feel like I wasn’t allowed to have…

MUSE & MORE “I was his doll and his best friend,” Donatella told The Guardian of her early years with Gianni. “He dressed me up in cool clothes … I loved it.” FAMOUS FACES When news broke on March 13 that Donatella Versace was leaving her post as chief creative officer of Versace after 27 years, tributes poured in, including one from It girl and model Bella Hadid. “Thank you for being Fashion Mother to us all,” she captioned an Instagram carousel of her professional highlights with the fashion house. “For making us feel loved. Beautiful. Unique. Sexy. Happy.” Hadid, 28, hadn’t even turned 1 when, on July 15, 1997, Donatella’s older brother, Italian designer Gianni Versace, 50, was gunned down and left for dead on the front steps of…

WORKOUT TO TRY 3-2-1 METHOD WHAT IS IT? A weekly workout routine consisting of three days of strength training, two days of Pilates and one day of cardio or conditioning – hence 3-2-1. The regimen began trending on TikTok in early 2023 but has had influencers singing its praises ever since. HOW DOES IT WORK? Generally, the method consists of three strength workouts, two Pilates workouts and one cardio or conditioning workout per week. However, there are a few different versions of the 3-2-1method – some include two cardio days and one Pilates day, while others swap Pilates for yoga or walking. PUT A RING ON IT Sofia Richie Grainge rarely posts a TikTok where she isn’t wearing her Oura Ring, while Kim Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow have gone as…

Staying ahead of the curve when it comes to our hair has never been easier thanks to simple tweaks to keep us up with the fashion pack. Which one will you choose first? $17.99 Kristin Ess The One Purple Conditioner chemistwarehouse.com.au MICROLIGHTS When it comes to colouring our hair, Jaye Edwards, Founder of Edwards and Co salons, stresses that even the most subtle shade difference can pack a big punch, as well as save your hair from unnecessary damage. It also might be better for your wallet now that microlights are trending, but what exactly are they? “This technique uses ultra fine sections of hair to add very subtle, sun-kissed highlights,” Edwards explains. “It’s simple but definitely makes an impact to lift and enhance your natural colour.” SPLURGE! CURTAIN BANGS…

What drew you to the hospitality industry and bar work? I’ve always been drawn to the energy of the hospitality industry. For me, it was never just about mixing drinks – it was about the experience, the connections and the way a good drink can change someone’s day. I started working behind the bar at a young age, and it was the people, the camaraderie and the chance to create something memorable that kept me coming back. What do you like most about being behind a bar? The human connection. Every shift brings a new opportunity to make someone’s day a little bit better, whether it’s through a perfectly crafted drink or just a moment of hospitality. I love the pace and the challenge of it, too – there’s always…

With a Tony Award to her name and a slew of nominations across the other major acting awards, it’s surprising to hear Sophie Okonedo, 56, admit there are still things about her work that challenge her. But mastering the action sequences in The Wheel of Time tested her – as does staying on top of the complex world of the fantasy epic, in which she stars as the leader of a group of forceful women. How immersed are you in the lore of The Wheel of Time? Are you now an expert? I am definitely not an expert and all the way through I have to ask the experts. Even before Season 3, I was like, “What’s going on? What’s the lore about this?” So I would have to ask…

Celeb BABY BOOM Cue the baby showers and gender reveals – we’re in the middle of a celebrity baby boom. Model Karlie Kloss has been busy building a media empire, buying up British fashion publication i-D and owning a stake in W magazine. Now, she’s announced she’s expecting baby number three with her husband, Josh Kushner, 39. Sharing the news with her 12 million Instagram followers, she captioned the post, “Three’s a party,” and pictured her barely-there bump alongside photos of her two sons, Levi, 4, and Elijah, 19 months. “Family is everything to me,” Kloss, 32, told Vogue. “Josh and I are incredibly grateful for this blessing.” JESSICA MAUBOY The singer somehow managed to keep mum on the news of her daughter’s arrival for months, announcing just last week…

Ryan Reynolds, 48, is making his feelings about Justin Baldoni crystal clear. In new paperwork submitted to court, Blake Lively’s husband admitted he believes her former co-star is a “predator”. Baldoni, 41, is suing Reynolds for mocking and bullying him via his satirical Nicepool character. In a motion to dismiss the suit, Reynolds’ lawyers said Baldoni has shown “thin-skinned outrage”. “Mr Reynolds has a First Amendment right to hold Mr Baldoni, or any man who Mr Reynolds believes sexually harassed his wife, in ‘deep disdain’.” Lively, 37, is suing Baldoni for sexual harassment during It Ends with Us and for “launching a smear campaign” against her. Baldoni is counter-suing. “Justin has been destroyed by this,” Bryan Freedman told The Town podcast. “In this day and age, the only way that…

EXCLUSIVE l Who A slow day is a concept that’s completely unfamiliar to Australian actress, mother, podcaster, and health and wellness businesswoman Teresa Palmer. And she’s not about to enjoy one anytime soon, either, exclusively revealing to WHO the happy news that she’s pregnant again. “Surprise, surprise,” the 39-year-old laughs about soon becoming a mother-ofsix. Palmer and her husband, actor and director Mark Webber, have four children together: Bodhi Rain, 11, Forest Sage, 9, Poet Lake, 5, and Prairie Moon, 3, and they co-parent Isaac Love, 16, who is Webber’s son from a previous marriage. Growing her family again will see Palmer take a break from acting, just as she seems to be hitting another professional peak. It doesn’t faze her one bit. “I go against the narrative in some…

REPLACING DONATELLA DARIO VITALE VERSACE From April, Vitale, 41, a former design director at Miu Miu, will be Versace’s creative director, replacing Donatella, who said in a statement she was “excited to see Versace through new eyes”. After graduating in 2006 from a Milan fashion institute, Vitale worked at Dsquared2, moving to Bottega Veneta then to Miu Miu, where his tenure as brand image design director reportedly saw sales boom by 93 per cent in 2024. In a statement, Versace CEO John D. Idol characterised the announcements as “part of a thoughtful succession plan for Versace”, calling Vitale a “strong leader” and expressing confidence that “his talent and vision will be instrumental to Versace’s future growth”. DEMNA REPLACES SABATO DE SARNO GUCCI On March 14, edgy Georgian-born Balenciaga creative director…

MAKING HER MARK Doechii had to shake the haters when she was growing up. “I was becoming less of myself to make them more comfortable, to fit the box that they wanted me in, and that wasn’t truly who I was,” she told Dazed. “I was brilliant and have always been stunning.” It would be no exaggeration to say it’s already been a superb year for Doechii. Despite it only being a quarter of the way through 2025, the rapper, singer and songwriter was named Outstanding New Artist at this year’s NAACP Image Awards, became the third woman in history to win a Grammy for the normally male-dominated Best Rap Album category for her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal and received critical praise for her surprise standalone single, ‘Nosebleeds’. Later…

When Porscia Lam’s son, Harry, was diagnosed with autism at 2 years of age, she felt a rush of relief. Finally, there was a reason behind the things that had left her overwhelmed as a first-time mother also dealing with Melbourne’s COVID lockdowns. From 6 months of age, there was Harry’s fussiness with breastfeeding that turned into a refusal to eat food other than just one specific brand of chicken tenders. He would not wear any shoes and his extreme anxiousness at being away from his parents, Porscia and her husband, Paul, made having any sort of childcare impossible. Just momentarily letting go of his hand was enough to have him screaming in hysterics. Paying any type of attention to his little sister, Tessa, made Harry lash out at her.…

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Australia is no stranger to the world of celebrity style. From Instagram influencers to red carpet royalty, A-listers have long set style trends – and naturally, they’ve turned their personal brands into lucrative fashion empires. But with so many celebrity-backed labels popping up every year, it can be overwhelming to separate the flash-in-the-pan from the genuine game changers. So let’s cut through the noise and take a look at the celebrity fashion brands that are actually worth the hype and should definitely be added to your wardrobe – and, importantly, are accessible in Australia or can be shipped here. KIM KARDASHIAN’S SKIMS The reality TV star’s loungewear-turnedshapewear empire has grown into one of the most beloved brands in the fashion industry. What started with body-shaping undergarments quickly expanded into a…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 You’ve been learning so much about love for a while now. Relationships are centrestage as Venus retrograde continues to stir up old flames and unresolved feelings. Miscommunications are likely with Mercury retrograde, so choose your words carefully. You should feel more confident than you have in a while, but tread lightly. CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 Everything feels confusing. Avoid making decisions if you are unsure about things. Don’t worry too much if you’re having second thoughts about your career or a work-related romance. That’s to be expected now as Mercury and Venus both retrograde in your Ambition Zone. Focus instead on what you want to achieve this year. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT. 22 Your indecision is something to try and correct now. One can only imagine what’s…

Natasha Rothwell PERK OF THE JOB Rothwell filmed many of her S3 scenes opposite Thai actor Dom Hetrakul, including one where she sees her masseur counterpart in the buff! “He’s very famous in Thailand. And so it was just really cool to see him …in all his glory!” she says. Before stepping into the shoes of spa manager Belinda for a second time, Natasha Rothwell had her own White Lotus-style retreat experience – thankfully minus the murder and bad vibes. “Oddly enough, prior to going to shoot, I went on a five-day silent Buddhist meditation,” Rothwell, 44, tells WHO. Despite struggling with the “tech-free” part of the getaway, the American actress said it was illuminating. “I’m neurodiverse, so I spend a lot of time in my head anyway …It can…

FAR FROM HOME by Danielle Steel In public, Gregor and Arielle are an aristocratic couple who play an important role in Berlin’s high society. In private, they disagree with everything Hitler stands for. On a trip to occupied France, Arielle is forced to flee and hide, finding a new home with the Resistance movement. PERSPECTIVES by Laurent Binet A painter’s body is discovered lying on the floor of a church, stabbed through the heart in Florence, 1557. At his home lies a hidden painting scandalously depicting Maria de’ Medici, daughter of the Duke of Florence, as a naked Venus. A detective novel set during the Renaissance. UNVEILED by Theophila Pratt A powerful memoir by a survivor of Gloriavale – a fundamentalist Christian community in New Zealand that has been at…

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A spate of sightings have caused romance rumours to fly for Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas. The actors were seen arriving at London Heliport on both March 13 and 14 in Cruise’s helicopter, before heading into a car together on both occasions. It’s left many questioning whether there is something romantic going on between the pair. Cruise, 62, and de Armas, 36, first sent fans into a frenzy last month, when they were photographed during a night out in London on February 13. The pair were spotted leaving a restaurant together, greeting fans before hopping into a taxi. However, insiders have been quick to downplay any romance whispers, telling People magazine that it’s all business. “[They were] discussing potential collaborations down the line,” a source said of the dinner,…

George Clooney has always aged like a fine wine. So his efforts to wind back the clock on his locks for his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck has been met with disapproval by many, including those closest to him. As he made his way into the Winter Garden Theater this month, sporting a thatch of brown hair, the 63-year-old told fans his wife, Amal, 47, and 7-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, “hate his new look”, according to the Daily Mail. It was a critique Clooney was prepared for. “My wife is going to hate it because nothing makes you look older than when an older guy dyes his hair,” Clooney told The New York Times in February. “My kids are going to just laugh at me nonstop.”…

My life in PICTURES Long before she became globally famous as the cosmopolitan-sipping, Manolo Blahnik-hoarding style icon Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker was one of eight kids in a family doing it tough in Ohio. “I remember my childhood as Dickensian,” Parker, who turns 60 on March 25, recalled in an interview with The New York Times in 2000. “I remember being poor … We didn’t have electricity sometimes. We didn’t have Christmases sometimes or we didn’t have birthdays sometimes.” Nevertheless, Parker says she was spoiled with experiences. “There were all sorts of things we didn’t have, but my mother felt those were not nearly as necessary as exposure to the arts,” she told NPR in 2019. “I was very interested in all of it.”…

Gracie Abrams J.J. ABRAMS & KATIE McGRATH The pop star daughter of filmmaker Abrams and political aide-turned-production CEO McGrath exploded onto the scene with her debut single, ‘Mean It’, in 2019 and her most recent album, The Secret of Us, has been a global smash, pushed along in part thanks to her 49 appearances on Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. “Obviously we can’t control where we are born into, and there are a million visible and even more invisible advantages to having family members who are in any entertainment industry,” Gracie, 25, said in a 2023 Rolling Stone interview. “I know how hard I work, and I know how separate I’ve kept [my parents] from every conversation about anything careerwise.” She does note her dad’s job informed her love for…

The coming-of-age trope came into its own in the 1980s – and perhaps the biggest film from that decade to explore the teen experience was The Breakfast Club. On May 2, it will be 40 years since the Australian cinema release of the cult classic about five high-school students – a rebel, a jock, the popular girl, a nerd and a misfit – who find themselves in Saturday detention. The film also played a pivotal part in the cultural phenomenon that was the Brat Pack, a group of hot, young actors taking over Hollywood. Think Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy, and of course, the cast of The Breakfast Club. The group of friends and colleagues ruled screens and the Los Angeles social scene. You could even call them the…

Parenting isn’t always simple, and raising a neurodivergent child presents another set of unique challenges. When Heartbreak High star Chloé Hayden was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when she was in Year 8 and later Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it was these challenges her mum, Sarah Hayden, began to understand well. Here, Sarah, who is also a social worker and parenting expert, shares her top tips for raising and parenting neurodivergent kids. CREATE A SAFE HOME WHERE THEIR NEEDS ARE MET The world can be big and scary for kids, especially neurodivergent ones, and home is the one place where everyone should feel safe, loved and supported. By ensuring your child has the freedom to be themselves and their own space to do so, we can encourage them…

Move over designer handbags and exclusive skincare serums – the latest luxury obsession is something far more unexpected: oral hygiene. That’s right, your morning and night-time dental routine is getting an ultra-glamorous makeover, with the oral care market in Australia projected to generate approximately $0.6 billion in revenue in 2025 according to statista.com. “Oral care without doubt has come to the forefront [in] our society, particularly in Australia, and has a much higher aesthetic focus with the realisation that your smile is an essential part of an overall healthy appearance,” celebrity dentist Dr Gamer Verdian says. Forget pharmacy toothpaste and plastic toothbrushes, though – today’s trendsetters are elevating their oral hygiene game with high-end, eco-conscious and tech-forward products that make brushing and flossing feel like a five-star experience. HOW TO…

Roast Carrot and Goat’s Cheese Salad SERVES 2 HANDS ON: 9 MINUTES COOK: 20 MINUTES 2-DRAWER AIR FRYER INGREDIENTS 350g carrots 1 heaped tbsp harissa paste Olive oil 2 flatbreads 85g rinded goat’s cheese 150g seedless red or black grapes 1 bunch of soft herbs (30g), such as coriander, tarragon, flat-leaf parsley Red wine vinegar Extra virgin olive oil 1 small ripe avocado METHOD 1 Wash the carrots and halve or quarter lengthways, depending on their size. Place in the large air-fryer drawer and toss with the harissa, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Cook for 20 minutes at 180C, or until tender, shaking halfway. Add the flatbreads to warm through for the last couple of minutes. 2 Cut the goat’s cheese…

BRAVE FACE TEXAS After a tough time for the singer, it was nice to see Jessica Simpson smiling during her surprise set at Luck Reunion 2025. PETITE PRINCESSES HOLLYWOOD Instead of seven dwarfs, Rachel Zegler was doted on by a line of mini-mes at the world premiere of Snow White. PRACTICE RUN INSTAGRAM Patrick Schwarzenegger and fiancée Abby Champion tried bride and groom on for size for the latest Skims campaign. REV YOUR ENGINES ROME Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount looked just as sleek as the car behind him at the Mercedes-Benz CLA world premiere. WALK THIS WAY NEW YORK CITY It’s about damn time Lizzo started making her comeback. The singer was spotted out ahead of her upcoming album release. WHAT A SHOT PARIS Adriana Lima looked ready…