Table of contents for Issue 45, 2025 in WHO

As a mum to young kids myself, watching Sarah Snook play a parent whose child vanishes in All Her Fault left me with some big feelings – and it did for the actress, too. Read our exclusive interview with the Succession star about the twisty new thriller on page 28. Other Aussies in the mix this issue are Lara Worthington, who has made an unexpected trip Down Under (page 5), and Joel Edgerton, who commands the screen in awards season sleeper Train Dreams (page 16). Speaking of powerhouse performers, Leslie Bibb takes another turn as Dinah in Palm Royale Season 2 (page 20) and Keri Russell is certainly relishing her role as Kate Wyler in Season 3 of The Diplomat (page 32). Unfortunately, I didn’t score an invite to Kris…

Ruby Rose has lashed out at Sydney Sweeney over the latter’s new film, Christy. Taking to Meta’s Threads app, the 39-year-old said Sweeney “ruined the film” and claimed she had originally been attached to the biopic about boxing legend and domestic violence survivor Christy Martin, who identifies as gay. “The original Christy Martin script was incredible. Life-changing. I was attached to play Cherry,” the Aussie actor wrote. “Everyone had experience with the core material. Most of us were actually gay. It’s part of why I stayed in acting.” Rose went on to blame Sweeney, 28, for the film’s poor performance. “For her PR to talk about it flopping and saying SS did it for the ‘people’,” Rose wrote, going on to make wild claims that Sweeney did not support the…

Congratulations are in order once again for The Block 2023 winners Steph and Gian Ottavio – but this time, no hammers or nails were involved in the making of their masterpiece. The couple, both 29, have welcomed a baby girl into the world. “You have changed our lives forever,” the new parents shared on November 9, revealing to fans that they had named her Ilaria, alongside a gallery of snaps featuring their little one. “Congratulations family,” The Block’s co-host Shelley Craft gushed, while 2023 runner-up Liberty Pasche wrote on behalf of her and sister Eliza, “We love her already.” Veteran Blockheads Alisa and Lysandra Fraser commented, “She is heavenly! Enjoy every moment in your bubble.” The show’s 2024 winners, Maddy and Charlotte Harry, added to the comments with: “Oh, she’s…

Cyndi Lauper was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the ceremony in Los Angeles on November 8. Chappell Roan introduced the music icon in a touching tribute, highlighting Lauper’s influence and activism. “Cyndi embodies every quality of an artist that I admire,” the ‘Pink Pony Club’ singer, 27, said. “She’s a born performer and a revolutionary songwriter, a forever fashion icon, and a fierce advocate and ally.” The 72-year-old then performed a medley of hits, beginning with ‘True Colors’, followed by ‘Time After Time’ and then finishing with ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ alongside Salt-N-Pepa, who had been inducted earlier in the night, and Avril Lavigne. “I know that I stand on the shoulders of the women in the industry that came before me,” Lauper…

TAKE TWO “It’s delicious and fun and funny,” Bibb (pictured left alongside her castmates) told Marie Claire Australia of the upcoming second season of Palm Royale. “All the same clothes, hair and makeup, but tonally everything just got focused.” At just 16 years of age, then highschooler Leslie Bibb travelled from her hometown in Richmond, Virginia, halfway across the United States to Chicago to participate in a model search on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1990. “I’m a people person, I’m a very extroverted person and I just like to meet people and I think modelling is a good way to meet people,” she nervously explained her reasons for entering on stage in front of supermodel judges Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista and Iman. “And also – and this sounds horrible…

She may be the daughter of rock’n’roll royalty, but Eve Hewson isn’t relying on her nepo baby status to succeed in Hollywood – she’s been doing just fine on her own for almost two decades. Since she was a teenager, Hewson – the second of U2 frontman Bono and activist Ali Hewson’s four children – has been making a name for herself as an actress, despite her parents’ best efforts to steer her away from a career in the arts. “For some reason, they had wanted me to be an architect,” she told Byrdie last November. When she was 13, she visited her tutor, then-aspiring filmmaker Erica Dunton, as she shot short film Lost & Found and quickly fell in love with every aspect of being on a set. Dunton…

KATHERINE BENNELL-PEGG The South Australian nominee is an absolute trailblazer, becoming the first Aussie to qualify as an astronaut after graduating from the prestigious European Astronaut Centre in Germany. DR TRACY WESTERMAN AM A proud Nyamal woman from WA, the first Indigenous Australian to earn a masters and PhD in clinical psychology has spent more than two decades working to alleviate mental illness in First Nations communities. She’s also funded a scholarship, enabling greater access to Indigenous psychologists. CARRIE BICKMORE OAM She might be most recognisable from TV and radio, but for those suffering from brain cancer in Australia, she’s known for raising more than $27 million for research projects targeted at beating the brutal and, more often than not, deadly disease via her Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation.…

ART OF GLASS Entertaining season is almost upon us and few things spark more joy than guests swooning over your tableware. Fazeek’s Bloom Collection, where clear glass meets radiant jewel tones in a playful yet polished design, is just the thing. Equal parts statement and sophistication, this expertly crafted range turns every pour into a moment. Choose from wine glasses, tumblers, coupes, a sculptural vase and stand – or splurge on the whole set. After all, you want to get your guests talking! Range starts from $79, fazeek.com.au COMPILED BY: MADISON BOGISCH…

When it comes to curating a closet that lasts beyond the season, versatility is key. For Ali Lennard, the owner and designer of Sydney-based womenswear label Philosophy Australia, every item should take you wherever your day leads, from morning errands in the sun to cocktail hour with friends. “If a piece can do all that – if it can be reworked, reimagined and restyled across seasons – then it’s a winner,” she says. “Your year-round staples should all be hardworking, adaptable and ones that you genuinely love wearing on repeat.” So how can we get our wardrobe in line for summer – and beyond? Here, Lennard shares her tips… FABRIC FIRST There’s no point in having a beautiful wardrobe full of clothes if it doesn’t feel right – literally. “Always…

There are some parts of our body that show signs of age and change more than others, our necks being one of them. Partly because of genetics and the fact that the skin on our neck is thinner than on our face – that combined with constant downward glancing at our phones (aka repeated muscle contractions) means that wrinkles are almost inevitable. Yet, despite this, our skincare routine often starts at the forehead and ends at the chin, leaving our carefully selected products – and perhaps more importantly, any excess – stopping short of one of the places that needs it most. The good news? It’s never too late to make headway. Here, we break down the best skincare products to either bring down from your face or apply directly…

DOMAINE DES HÂTES PIERRICK LAROCHE CHABLIS Chablis continues to grow in popularity, and it is easy to see why. With its clean minerality, citrus lift and refreshing acidity, it is a white wine that feels made for warm weather. A bottle of good chablis brings both sophistication and drinkability to long summer lunches and seafood feasts. REKORDERLIG WILD BERRIES CIDER Sometimes, life doesn’t get much better than beating the soporific summer heat with a chilled glass of Rekorderlig Wild Berries Premium Swedish Cider. Bursting with the refreshing flavours of wild blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, this cider is a sweet escape in a bottle. The flavour is so inviting, it’s hard to stop at just one. You’ve been warned. MONIN MOJITO MIX No drink is as synonymous with summer. With its…

NEW SERIES Hunter Page-Lochard is first to admit his character, Charlie, in new dark comedy Reckless hits close to home. “He’s a lovable idiot … very reminiscent of myself,” he tells WHO ahead of the series premiere. In the four-parter, the Aussie actor, 32, plays the Fremantle local whose life unravels after he and his estranged sister (Tasma Walton) accidentally – and fatally – hit someone with their car. Forced to work together to cover it up, the siblings are soon caught in a web of spiralling lies and consequences. For Page-Lochard, saying yes to the role came easily. Returning to a predominantly Indigenous-led set felt familiar, grounding and collaborative – or, as he puts it, like “going back to the cookout”. Reckless arrives at a time when he’s expanding…

EVIL BONES by Kathy Reichs Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan finds herself enmeshed in a series of grisly animal killings that escalate into something far more sinister in this twisty thriller. When people Tempe cares about start to go missing, it’s clear she is being taunted by the murderer. CHOSEN FAMILY by Madeleine Gray Set over a span of 18 years, this touching queer love story follows Nell and Eve from when they meet as teens in high school through their university years and eventual careers, and into motherhood. Nell and Eve’s relationship is both a life raft and a poisoned chalice. LOVE, AL DENTE by Jenna Lo Bianco Alessio is a pedantic, uptight former chef who has vowed to never set foot in a commercial kitchen again. Francesca’s a free-spirited…

Being back home certainly seems to agree with Lara Worthington. The mum-of-three put in a stunning appearance as she arrived at Sydney’s international airport with one of her young sons in tow on November 7. The visit marks the first time the model, 38, has been in Australia in almost a year. Neither husband Sam Worthington nor their other two sons appear to have joined her on the journey. While Worthington attempted to keep a low profile after her arrival, she turned heads by stepping out in a series of designer outfits, including a pale blue silk dress from Miu Miu worth $3600. She was also sporting some strawberry highlights in her trademark blonde bob. Worthington is no doubt relishing some time with her family. Her brother, Joshua Bingle, and…

He may be still battling the symptoms of dementia, but Bruce Willis looked decidedly upbeat when he was spotted on a rare public outing in Los Angeles on November 6. The Die Hard star, 70, was seen smiling as he enjoyed a beachside stroll accompanied by a carer – just months after he was moved out of his family home to a separate one-storey house, where he has a care team around the clock. The sighting came a day after the actor’s ex-wife, Demi Moore, 63, and current wife Emma Heming Willis, 47, attended a charity benefit held in his honour in New York City. The A-list event, attended by the likes of Kevin Bacon, Michael J. Fox, Whoopi Goldberg and Keith Richards, helped to raise money and awareness for…

After nine roller-coaster seasons on Netflix hit Selling Sunset, Chrishell Stause is calling it quits. “I’ve vacillated back and forth with this decision in the past,” the soap star-turned-real estate agent, 44, told Bustle, after the cast’s explosive reunion went viral. “I have to be honest – having come from nothing, it’s really hard to turn something like this down.” However, she noted that she’s “gotten to a place where I don’t need the show financially. I’m lucky to have other forms of employment because it’s no longer good for my mental health.” Stause, who is married to Aussie musician G Flip, ended her stint on the real estate reality series after clashing with her now-former best friend Emma Hernan over the latter’s controversial boyfriend, Blake Davis.…

I n the three decades since he scored his first on-screen credits in 1995 – with a guest role as a video store robber on TV series Police Rescue and a two-episode arc on kids’ show Spellbinders – Joel Edgerton has packed his résumé with homegrown highlights, Hollywood blockbusters and character-driven performances. His attraction to Train Dreams (in cinemas now and streaming on Netflix from November 21) was deeply personal. “Look, as a young actor I loved the idea of pulling out of yourself qualities that aren’t natural, which is why a lot of young guys want to be tough guys,” Edgerton – whose parts have included a schoolteacher and MMA fighter in Warrior, a US military operative in Zero Dark Thirty and a crim trying to go straight in…

Born November 21, 1945, in Washington DC to Laura, a dance school owner, and Edward, a musician and conductor, Goldie Jeanne Hawn was advised by her parents to keep her future dreams for a life in show business in check. “‘Expectations are greater than realisation,’” Hawn recalled her father telling her, during a chat with Interview magazine, suggesting that he wanted her to be realistic about her talent. “Because if you expect too much, you’re not going to be living in the present; you’re going to be living in a dream.” Clearly, her father underestimated Hawn, who performed as a ballerina and go-go dancer before a chance discovery by a talent agent thrust her into superstardom. In 1967, she kicked off her acting career as a “dumb blonde” in short-lived…

When pondering the perfect summer accessory – and its role in your wardrobe – it feels fitting to quote Michael Kors, who once famously said, “I’ve always thought of accessories as the exclamation point of a woman’s outfit.” Yet despite their power to transform, enhance and elevate an ensemble into an expression of personal style, accessories are often the last things we reach for when getting dressed. This is exactly why we’re making the case for giving them the spotlight this summer. From chic netted bags and pearl earrings, to statement sunglasses and oversized hats that go effortlessly with sun-drenched days, consider this your comprehensive guide to must-have pieces curated through the lens of iconic brands. Who knows – you might just start finding yourself reaching for them first. Head…

SMUDGE SHIELD Curl? Check. Lengthen? Check. Add volume? Also check. Yep, you guessed it – the only thing that Bobbi Brown’s waterproof mascara doesn’t do is smudge! Made with a long-wear mousse formula, it boasts a buildable finish without flaking, running or – most importantly – smudging. Arguably, it’s just as essential as finding the perfect swimming – and parking – spot. VA-VA VOLUME There are some makeup products we lean on all year round, with Chanel’s Waterproof Volume Mascara one of them. Using film-forming polymers to coat lashes from root to tip, the flexible, smudge-resistant formula stands up even through the longest of beach days. LUSH LOVE We get it – from packing the perfect book to avoiding rips and sprinting across scorching sand, beach days already have enough…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 You’ve learned enough about money now to know control won’t help. It’s time for a new start when it comes to your financial situation, but remember your past lessons. The trick if you want to make some good cash is to combine something from before with a fresh, new idea. Don’t be scared of hard work. CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 Your heart wants renewal, joy and fresh creative inspiration now. The November new moon promises a restart in the fun parts of life: romance, creativity and children. There could be a surprise lurking – for some, an old love or project comes back for another round. Say yes if it feels right. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT. 22 Generosity opens the door to real prosperity and inner abundance.…

GREAT & POWERFUL Grande said Wicked: For Good is “very emotional” when she appeared at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. “The second movie really embodies unconditional love and forgiveness and friendship,” she added. When the official trailer for Wicked’s second instalment dropped earlier this year, fans were left breathless. From a wedding to new music and, of course, fresh adventures for Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), it sparked tears, theories and an outpouring of excitement. Now that Wicked: For Good it set to hit screens, WHO answers your most pressing questions. WHERE DO WE PICK UP? This time around, Wicked’s leading ladies are no longer in university. Just like the stage adaptation, the witches are adults – and so the story takes a more grown-up turn, too.…

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Russell Crowe has remembered veteran radio broadcaster John Laws as a “mischievous mate and a very good friend”, after his death on November 9, aged 90. “I am deeply saddened by his passing, however, I am buoyed in the sure and certain knowledge that he led a magnificent life of achievement and adventure,” Crowe shared. Many more paid tribute to the man known as “Golden Tonsils”, who became one of the most recognised voices in the country and a mainstay on AM radio. Fellow radio host Kyle Sandilands described him as “one of the true originals”, adding, “I’m devastated to have lost a mentor and a mate. Radio won’t be the same without him.” Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Laws had been “an iconic voice, but so much more…

THE INSPO Becoming “obsessed” with Entourage while watching it years ago, Sennott put her own twist on it for I Love LA. “It’s for the girls and the gays,” she told The Guardian. T here’s a particular kind of chaos to your twenties that Rachel Sennott understands. For millennials, Lena Dunham’s Girls became a cult favourite for showcasing the realness of being young and unsure how to navigate new adulthood. Now, gen Z may have just found their own version with Sennott’s most recent venture, I Love LA. The series, which she not only co-created but also stars in and executive produces, is a raw take on the messiness of trying to make it in the modern world, where social media stars are gradually gaining as much influence as…

SPORTS TO SCREEN Withers used his football days to get in character for his role as a quarterback in Him. “I know what it’s like to want to be the best on that field,” he told People. “Chasing a career in acting, you have to really dedicate a lot of time to the training.” Former college football star Tyriq Withers has gone from the sports field to film sets in a few short years. After cutting his teeth in TV series, short films and small movie roles, the 27-year-old has quickly become a big-screen leading man. Recently starring in psychological horror Him alongside Marlon Wayans, as well as in the latest addition to the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise, he’ll next be seen in Colleen Hoover adaptation…

STILL SMITTEN “We’re in love. That handles a lot,” Danson gushed to Entertainment Tonight in 2021 of their three-decade marriage. “We delight in each other. And we’re pretty disciplined about being celebratory of what we have.” M oments after accepting the 2025 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys on September 14, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen were perfectly in sync backstage. “It meant the world to us, actually,” Danson told Entertainment Tonight of being the first husband-and-wife duo ever to receive the honour, which earned them a standing ovation from the A-list crowd before their heartfelt speech. “We wrote it together, we worked on it together and, before we went up, we went, ‘Let’s stay in each other’s eyes, let’s make sure we’re not nervous or scared, let’s make…

Yvonne Ralph has experienced far more than her share of tragedy during her lifetime. She lost her 18-month old daughter, Jessica, to cot death in 1991 and, a few years later, that was followed by the deaths of her sister, Denise, and niece in a horror car accident. “It was a couple of years of pure chaotic craziness,” says Yvonne, now 66, from NSW’s Central Coast. “I received a lot of flowers over that time.” While the thought was there, the flowers died and Yvonne says seeing them wilt and then having to throw them away made her sadder. It was a passing feeling, but one that re-emerged many years later when, in 2021, there was another family death. “My niece lost her baby at 38 weeks and I was…

Before long, it will be the season when we all collectively decide to sweat off the summer break and put our New Year’s resolutions into practice. And while that’s all well and good – in fact, more power to you – who says you can’t make small, meaningful steps towards health and wellness before the new year even begins? As with most things that shape our lives, this starts with what we consume – the books we read, the podcasts we play, the voices we let in. From inspiring words of wisdom and evidence-based insights to tantalising tete-a-tetes, here’s everything you need to fill your eyes, ears and mind this summer. Books HOW TO BE WELL If the constant juggling act that is modern life has you feeling stressed, exhausted…

BLEND IT LIKE BECKHAM Australian makeup lovers, we have the best new since … ever – Victoria Beckham Beauty has officially arrived at Mecca! The globally adored brand, founded by the style icon herself, is known for its luxurious, effortless and cleaner approach to all things glam – and we can’t get enough. The full range of cult favourites are available, including the Satin Kajal Liner and Posh Lipstick in Beckham’s signature neutrals, along with the brand’s Reflect Highlighter Stick and The Cell Rejuvenating Illuminator for a dewy, healthy glow. We can already tell you what we want, what we really, really want – and it’s one of everything! IT’S MINT While a generous serving of choc mint ice cream may be controversial for some, we’re loving Innisfree’s limited-edition Cool…

When Australian food critic and television presenter Andy Allen found himself with only four days in the heart of Hong Kong, food was naturally at the forefront of his mind. Despite the brevity of his trip and the marathon food experiences that lay ahead, the vibrant and inviting nature of the city meant it didn’t take him long to immerse himself in the city’s culinary melting pot. As an experienced foodie, Allen was not afraid to navigate the broad spectrum of flavours and tastes – a unique gastronomic journey that thematically binds, just as much as separates, the city’s legendary street food and Michelin-starred restaurants. From the steamy alleyways where perfectly cooked duck is savoured, to world-famous haunts, Hong Kong exists as an accumulation of overlapping territories, marked by invisible…

PAW PALS NEW YORK Rachel Dratch and her dog, Ruffles, caught up with host Amy Sedaris at Humane World for Animals’ annual To the Rescue! gala. ZOOM, ZOOM SÃO PAULO Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc entered the Autódromo José Carlos Pace during the drivers’ parade ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. STORY TIME ENGLAND New grandfather Jon Bon Jovi read Hey Grandude! by Paul McCartney for CBeebies Bedtime Story. SOLE SEARCH CAMPAIGN Sofía Vergara was a shoo-in as Skechers’ newest brand ambassador. TURNING HEADS SPAIN Rosalía wore custom Balenciaga at the Los40 Music Awards Santander at Roig Arena in Valencia. POPPING OFF NEW YORK CITY Joe Jonas had snacks on hand at the premiere of A Very Jonas Christmas Movie. HANG TEN SYDNEY Channel 7 presenter Angela Cox…