Table of contents for Issue 48, 2025 in WHO

There is plenty to celebrate in this issue, with pregnancies for Sienna Miller and Ellie Goulding (pages 5 and 6), an engagement for Miley Cyrus (page 14) and a wedding for our very own PM, Anthony Albanese (page 18). Also a cause for celebration is Dick Van Dyke’s incredible life and career, which we look back at from page 36. The beloved actor turns 100 on December 13 and credits his positive outlook for his impressive longevity. Although the end of the year is supposed to be a time of letting loose, competing commitments and stretched budgets can mean the Christmas season is fraught with stress. That’s why you’ll find a gift guide to suit any budget on page 54 and tips to embrace the silly season without getting into…

Katy Perry just got $2.75 million richer after she successfully settled her years-long legal battle against dying veteran Carl Westcott. The dispute began almost five years ago, when Perry, 41, purchased her $23 million Montecito mansion from the 85-year-old – who later tried to cancel the sale because he’d been recovering from back surgery and claimed he had been heavily medicated when he signed the home away. He also cited his diagnosis with Huntington’s disease, a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, claiming he lacked the capacity to make decisions of such a degree. However, the legal team for Perry and her then fiancé, Orlando Bloom, insisted the deal was valid, with Perry’s business manager arguing Westcott had seller’s remorse because he…

Vanessa Hudgens and her baseball star husband, Cole Tucker, are parents once again, after welcoming baby number two late last month. “Well … I did it. Had another baby!” the 36-year-old shared on Instagram on November 29, alongside a snap of herself in hospital. “What a wild ride labor is,” she added. “Big shout-out to all the mums. It’s truly incredible what our bodies can do.” Famous friends like Cara Delevingne, Ashley Greene, Christina Milian, Julianne Hough and Christina Ricci flocked to the High School Musical alum's Instagram page to share the love, with Ricci commenting that Hudgen's post was the “cutest delivery pic ever”. Hudgens and Tucker, 29, who married in 2023 and welcomed their first baby in July last year, have kept other details of their offspring private,…

Congratulations are in order for Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd, who welcomed a baby girl with his Aussie wife, Bianca Wallace. “November was a biggie,” the 52-year-old shared on Instagram, before revealing that their daughter, Mila Mae, arrived a whole month early, on November 2. “Completely and totally in love with our tiny little angel,” the Fantastic Four star continued, adding that he and Wallace, 33, were “extremely grateful this Thanksgiving” after almost a month inside their baby bubble. Gruffudd is already a father to two daughters, Ella, 15, and Elsie, 11, who he shares with ex-wife Alice Evans. He and the Vampire Diaries actress have had an acrimonious fallout since their split. Despite being legally divorced since July 2023, the exes have continued to battle over child and spousal support.…

It’s not every day there is a wedding at The Lodge. In fact, until Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon tied the knot there on November 29, the site had never hosted such an occasion, with this being the first time an Australian prime minister has wed while in office. Under a bright and sunny Canberra sky, the bride, 46, made her way down the grassy aisle at the official residence of the prime minister in a contemporary long-sleeved gown from Sydney’s Romance Was Born label, which was embroidered with Australian natives. Carrying a bouquet of yellow roses, white orchids and eucalyptus leaves, the financial adviser was accompanied by her parents, Bill and Pauline, to the tune of Ben Folds’ song ‘The Luckiest’. Having given his speechwriter the day off, Albanese,…

While they could be seen as glorified sweat boxes, the humble sauna has been used for thousands of years to address a variety of health concerns. Far from being just a steamy, intimate experience with strangers – not that we’re judging if that’s your thing – saunas are a perfect example of how the pursuit of our healthiest selves can often lead us back to something primal. On paper, it’s simple – a small room, heated either artificially or with hot stones, designed to induce sweating. This process offers a number of health benefits, including relaxation, support for muscle recovery and improved circulation. The potential awkwardness of making eye contact with a barely clothed stranger aside, there’s not much more you could ask for in a full mind, body and…

PEACH POP No fruit is as synonymous with summer as the peach. Its playful, refreshing and effortlessly flattering shade makes it the perfect base colour for a sun-warmed look. Start with a hydrating lip balm to prep and protect, layer it with a soft peach tint and seal the look together with a velvety, matte lipstick. All that’s left to do is decide whether you’re wearing it to the beach or Sunday brunch – or both. JAM LIPS If you thought fruit spreads were reserved for toast or scones, we’re here to remind you that the beauty industry isn’t afraid to reclaim a taste and texture on its own terms. Enter: jam lips. Arguably the sweetest makeup trend of the summer, it’s all about creating a sticky, glossy pout that…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Life’s about to show you what you’re really made of. Before too long, you’re going to be in a situation where you are quite up against it in terms of facing challenges you might prefer to have dodged. It happens to all of us. Deal with as many fears as you can now for better results later. Life goes in cycles. CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 You’ll handle everything better if you start moving your body. Even if your schedule is tight, getting out in the fresh air or to a gym or pool is the best way to work with your current astrology situation. Push through your inner lazy person who wants to stay home. Do whatever it takes to get out there. LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT.…

TV THE END OF AN ERA Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was nothing short of a phenomenon as it became the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. Now, a year after she played her last show in Canada, the magic of the musical event is making its way back on screen to showcase previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage of Swift’s life on tour and the production that brought in more than 10 million audience members. The End of an Era will roll out across six parts, giving Swifties plenty to dive into. (Premieres Fri., Dec. 12 on Disney+) MORE INSIDE! BRINGING BUMP BACK The beloved series’ star Claudia Karvan spills on the new festive film. ROWAN RETURNS The actor backs up his 2022 comedy with another round of chaos. THOMAS’ A-LIST APPEAL…

A-LIST CO-STARS Setting the bar high working with Hopkins on his first film, Cocquerel is “still pinching myself”. “He was so kind and so lovely,” he tells WHO. Next on his bucket list to work with is Christian Bale: “The way he commits to a role is something to look up to.” Thomas Cocquerel has been a constant presence on our TV screens since his appearance in Love Child in 2014. Back then, he was fresh out of drama school, but he’d soon find himself acting alongside huge names like Anthony Hopkins (Kidnapping Mr. Heineken, 2015), Jennifer Garner (The Tribes of Palos Verdes, 2017), Emma Roberts (Billionaire Boys Club, 2018) and Cynthia Nixon (The Gilded Age, 2022). His latest project is portraying Richie, the husband of Dakota Fanning’s Jenny Kaminski…

Stylish Sienna Miller is fast becoming the queen of the red carpet bump reveal. The actress, 43, confirmed she’s expecting her third child, showing off her growing bump in an ethereal sheer Givenchy gown at The Fashion Awards in London on December 1. It will be the second child for Miller and her actor boyfriend, Oli Green, 28, who welcomed a daughter early last year. Miller turned that pregnancy into a fashion statement, too, sending photographers into a frenzy when she bared her belly in a Schiaparelli skirt and cropped shirt at the Vogue World event in 2023. “I was nervous about the idea of it, but once I had it on, everything else felt boring,” she told UK Vogue of the bold wardrobe choice. “I was like, ‘I’ll have…

It feels like only yesterday that fans were watching a tight-knit group of students in the thick of high-school drama on reality show Laguna Beach – but the school’s class of 2005 just celebrated its 20-year reunion with a get-together. Former classmates Kristin Cavallari, Jason Wahler, Alex Hooser and Brittany Field jumped in a photo booth to commemorate the occasion, along with Wahler’s wife, Ashley, who appeared in the 2019 reboot of The Hills. “20 years!” Hooser, who now goes by the name Lauren Olsen, captioned the Instagram post. “Thank you @lbhs05class for making this happen!” The gathering took place ahead of the reality show’s reunion special, which will air in 2026 and include appearances from Cavallari, Wahler, Hooser, Stephen Colletti and Lauren Conrad, plus fan favourites like Lo Bosworth,…

KEEPING IT REAL Sheeran and Seaborn are realistic about how hard relationships can be. “Cherry knows I write about everything – not just the good stuff,” he said at a Spotify Q&A in London in September. “Songs like ‘Perfect’ exist, but so do the ones about real conflict.” Writing about his personal struggles is nothing new for Ed Sheeran, but it wasn’t until recently that his fans got an honest glimpse at the toll his pop star life has taken on his marriage to Cherry Seaborn. The British singer, 34, dropped a deluxe version of eighth album Play on November 28, and the lyrics of some of the 14 bonus songs aren’t subtle when it comes to discussing the problems he and Seaborn have faced behind the scenes – particularly…

Following several weeks of scandal that saw their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, stripped of his titles and ordered to vacate Royal Lodge, no-one would blame the York sisters for wanting to lay low. However, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are holding their heads high as they assume an increasingly visible role within the family. On November 11, Eugenie, 35, attended a London reception held by the King’s Foundation for under-35-year-olds in her role as a mentor. “It was fantastic to spend more time with the 35 under 35, who are such an incredible group of talented young people,” she said in a statement. “I have enjoyed getting to know them better and hearing about their work and aspirations, and look forward to supporting their journeys into the future.” PUBLIC PERCEPTION “Sending…

Scan to shop or visit tapezoomie.com Wrapping paper strewn all over the floor, tape stuck on every available surface and parents pulling their hair out. It’s a common pre-Christmas scene in homes around the world and one which Inge Heath found herself part of in December 2022. “My husband was wrapping and I was being the tape dispenser,” Inge, 38, from Perth, tells WHO. “It was so frustrating and I thought there must be something out there to help. It didn’t cross my mind to invent something, but I was surprised when I couldn’t find anything.” At the time, Inge was mum to three boys under the age of 4, so she didn’t give the tape problem more thought until the following year when she was wrapping gifts for a…

Hello, silly season! If your calendar is currently looking like a jigsaw puzzle, you’re not alone – trust us, we are also very tired. With the juggle that comes with running between family gatherings, dinners with friends and even the odd work party, you might notice your skin is drier than normal, your makeup is losing its staying power, or you don’t have the time to get your brows or nails done. The solution? Quick beauty fixes. Here, we’ve rounded up the best low-maintenance beauty hacks to have you staying on top during all the festivities. NAIL IT Picture this: you’re three days into a fresh mani and you notice a chip – disastrous, we know. If you’re pressed for time – or just don’t want to go back to…

Are you heading off for a week or two and unsure what to do with your plants? Some hardy species may not even notice your absence, but most plants will begin to suffer if they’re left unattended. Here are five ways to keep your plants in shape while you’re enjoying a well-deserved break… 1. WATER PLANTS BEFORE YOU LEAVE Give all of your plants a thorough watering the day before your trip. While watering on the day you leave might seem ideal, it’s often a hectic time with plenty to do. Watering a day earlier means there’s one less thing to worry about, and your plants will still have ample moisture to sustain them throughout your absence. 2. GROUP GREENERY TOGETHER If you have a bathtub or a large laundry…

IN THE LOOP NEW YORK CITY Teyana Taylor rugged up to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. GAME FACES ITALY Michael Fassbender and Chris Pine were in good spirits at the Como 1907 vs. Sassuolo soccer match at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium in Como. WHAT’S UP SYDNEY Karl Stefanovic showed off his stand-up paddleboarding skills while filming a Today segment in Manly. CUTE COUPLE LOS ANGELES Billie Eilish enjoyed a low-key lunch date with beau Nat Wolff. LET IT SNOW AUSTRIA “Singing and dancing with you under the snow and stars was unreal,” Rita Ora captioned snaps from her trip to Ischgl for a concert. CAT LADY INSTAGRAM Chappell Roan has her fair share of feline friends, revealing on social media that she has not two, nor three, but four…

Oscar-nominated Aussie actress and producer Margot Robbie has been announced as jury president of popular Australian short-film festival Tropfest, as it makes its long-awaited return in 2026. “Tropfest has long been an important launchpad for filmmakers,” Robbie said. “It’s where creativity meets opportunity, and I’m incredibly excited to help celebrate and support the next wave of storytellers.” In a return to the festival’s roots, filmmakers must create a brand-new short film of seven minutes or less that incorporates the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI). In 2026, the TSI is “hourglass”. Tropfest’s relaunch after a seven-year hiatus also sees it transition to a not-for-profit, with the foundation led by Foundation Chair Sarah Murdoch, actor and producer Bryan Brown, Tropfest founder John Polson, NRL and Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys and TTG CEO…

WORKHORSE by Caroline Palmer As an editorial assistant at a New York fashion magazine in 2001, Clo wants nothing more than to rise through the ranks, but knows she doesn’t have the right pedigree. That is, until she meets Harry, a reporter with ambitions to run his own media empire who might be able to help. BRIMSTONE by Callie Hart Saeris Fane doesn’t want power, but now that she’s been crowned Queen of the Blood Court, she’s discovering that a heavy weight rests upon her shoulders. Her ward – and her brother – need her back in her homeland, but the changes have made her weak. A sequel to 2024’s Quicksilver. RUMOUR HAS IT by Karly Lane After a tumultuous teenage love story, Aubree settled down, marrying Fletcher, having two…

Just months after Dave Coulier announced he’d beaten lymphoma, the Full House star has appeared on US television to share that he is now battling tongue cancer. “It’s totally unrelated to my non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This is a new cancer,” he said on Today on December 2. The 66-year-old added that, at this stage, his cancer is “very treatable” via radiation therapy and has a “90 per cent curability rate”. The latest turn of events comes one year after he shared his previous diagnosis. “The silver lining here is that I had cancer, which helped me detect my other cancer,” he told the morning show.…

British acting legend Judi Dench has revealed that she’s almost completely lost her battle against macular degeneration. In a new interview with ITV News, the 90-year-old admitted that her sight is so far gone that she “can’t recognise anybody now”. “I can’t see anymore,” she continued. “I can’t see the television. I can’t see to read.” Ian McKellen, 86, who once acted opposite Dench in a 1979 TV movie of Macbeth, was by her side during the chat – and tried to lighten the mood after the actress explained that she could only identify him because of his “outline”. McKellen joked, “Do you go up to total strangers and say, ‘Lovely to see you again?’” She laughingly replied, “Yes, sometimes.” Earlier this year, the Pride & Prejudice actress told Trinny…

It’s the season of giving – which is all well and good, but if you come out the other side of Christmas suffering from a raging financial hangover, then it’s not a whole lot of fun. Yet, it’s easy to get carried away come December with family to feed and presents to buy – but that’s even before factoring in the tree and tinsel. But financial adviser Helen Baker, the author of Money for Life: How to Build Financial Security from Firm Foundations, says that there are smart strategies you can use to avoid kicking off 2026 feeling financially stressed. And it needn’t take the sparkle out of the festive season, either. DON’T BUDGE ON THE BUDGET “The easiest way to blow your budget is not to have one,” Baker…

It’s safe to say that, as beauty writers, we’ve seen more viral trends in 2025 than we can count. Some revolutionary, others fleeting and then those ridiculous enough to have us shaking our fists at the beauty gods themselves. That’s why we’re taking it upon ourselves to do our due diligence and encourage the more questionable fads of the past 12 months to kindly retire from the beauty space – and make room for new and improved beauty conversations as we step into a new year. So, without further ado, here are the trends we think deserve the flick in 2026… THE MORNING SHED OK, while this might be a divisive opinion – particularly among beauty spaces on TikTok – we’re here to confirm that there won’t be any tears…

Blood Orange, Avocado and Haloumi Salad SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS CROUTONS 4 large slices crusty bread, cut into large cubes HALOUMI SALAD 3 blood oranges Sea salt 2 tblsps olive oil 2 blocks haloumi, each block sliced into 2 thick slabs 100g macadamia nuts, chopped 100g pistachios, chopped 4 tblsps honey (⅓ cup) 2 medium red chillies, finely chopped or chilli flakes (optional) Juice of 1 lemon 2 baby cos, torn 2 avocadoes (firm but ripe), chopped 1 pomegranate (optional) METHOD 1 CROUTONS Toast bread in a large oiled non-stick frying pan on medium heat until golden and crisp. Remove to a plate. 2 Zest 1 orange and combine with sea salt. Set aside. Segment oranges, reserving any juice. 3 Add oil to same pan. Return to a medium heat. Cook…

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THE BODY ROUNDNESS INDEX The body roundness index (BRI) is another formula-based tool, this time using height and waist circumference to get a clearer picture of body fat distribution. Unlike BMI, which only considers weight and height, the BRI – much like waist-to-hip ratio – zeroes in on where fat is stored. Fat around the abdomen is linked to visceral fat, the dangerous kind that wraps around organs and raises the risk of chronic disease, while fat stored in the hips or thighs is generally less harmful. Experts agree waist measurements are a better indicator of health risk than BMI alone but, as we’ve mentioned before, getting an accurate waist measurement is surprisingly tricky. Small differences in tape placement can also lead to big discrepancies, making the BRI harder to…