After a near 15-year hiatus since Alias wrapped in 2006, Jennifer Garner is finally returning to our screens (cue cheering). The beloved actress is set to star in a revival of Party Down, a hit show which ran from 2009-2010, following the lives of a group of aspiring writers, directors and actors in Hollywood, who need to make ends meet by working as cater waiters.
The revival has been announced as a limited six-episode series, with the show’s original creative team returning to bring the project back to life. Below, everything we know about the revival so far.
Who will star in Party Down?
According to the network, Garner will play the role of Evie, “successful producer of studio franchise movies, who, in the wake of a breakup, is reconsidering her life choices.” Evie’s love interest will be none other than Adam Scott (Big Little Lies), whose character Henry Pollard formed part of the original series.
Ken Marino, Adam Scott, Jane Lynch, Martin Starr, Ryan Hansen and Megan Mullally will all reprise their original roles, with the exception of Lizzy Caplan, who was unable to return due to scheduling conflicts. According to a press release, the original cast reuniting at the 2019 Vulture Festival, is what sparked the idea for the revival, with the idea coming into fruition just two years later.
The revival has also added a handful of new characters, including Zoë Chao who will play Lucy (an aspiring celebrity chef), Tyrel Jackson Williams who will play Sackson (a wannabe influencer) and James Marsden who will recur in the role of Jack (the lead in a popular superhero franchise).
What is the plot of Party Down?
Currently there is no information regarding the plot of the revival, but we can assume it would follow in a similar vein to the original show. We’ll see the cast struggle to catch their big break while dealing with the mayhem that comes with their cater waiter jobs, and the interpersonal drama between them.
What is the release date for Party Down?
While there is no official release date for the revival, we do know that it is in production. It could be with us later this year, next year or even 2024 if the pandemic slows anything down (as it’s been known to do).
For now, you can watch the first two seasons of Party Down on Stan here.
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2022 officially starts today—Rihanna has announced she is pregnant with her first child.
The 33-year-old singer and makeup mogul confirmed the news alongside her partner A$AP Rocky early on Tuesday morning with a series of pictures taken of the expecting parents in New York City (which you can view via PEOPLE here).
On-brand as ever, the Barbadian was seen in the snaps wearing a bright pink vintage Chanel jacket (from the brand’s Autumn / Winter 1996 collection, no less) and low-cut jeans, revealing her bare baby bump in full.
To add, several chunky golden bejewelled chains hang over her stomach—could she be any more Rihanna? We tend to think not, and we love that for her.
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have known each other for years, and they took their friendship to the next level in 2020 when they began dating.
Rocky has spoken previously about his love for the iconic singer, telling GQ that she’s “the love of my life.”
“She amounts to probably, like, a million of the other ones. I think when you know, you know. She’s the One.”
Rihanna has also spoken previously about her thoughts on becoming a mother, telling British Vogue, “Ten years? I’ll be 42! I’ll be ancient. I’ll have kids—three or four of ’em,” she said.
Rumours of the star’s pregnancy first emerged in November 2021 when the Umbrella singer attended her home country’s first presidential inauguration.
There, she reportedly requested that event staff not smoke around her.
At that same event, Rihanna was officially named a national hero of Barbados for the incredible legacy she’s created from her successful career in music, the beauty industry and her activism.
Meanwhile, A$AP Rocky has made a name for himself in American rap music, earning a deal with Sony Music by age 22 and subsequently receiving two Grammy nominations.
It would be safe to say this baby is going to have one heck of a mum and dad to look up to—congraulations to the parents to be!
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Got a nasty blemish? Unsightly dark circles? A patch of redness? Concealer fixes (or rather, covers up) all imperfections.
But finding the perfect one is no easy task. The best concealer is one that has the right coverage for your needs (generally full coverage without any cakey-ness), is the perfect shade for your skin tone (an exact match is best for undetectable coverage), and a natural finish (this one generally depends on the type of foundation/base makeup finish you like – be it matte, semi-matte or luminous).
The texture you opt for is up to you too, although liquid concealers tend to be the most nourishing (a good choice for dry skin types), concealer sticks often have the best staying power (especially for oily skin types), and creamy concealers are great for use on uneven skin textures (like blemishes and acne scars).
If you’re not happy with your current concealer then shop our list of top contenders for the best concealer in Australia.
If the type of skin imperfections you need to cover up vary greatly on a daily basis, get this multipurpose concealer palette. It conceals, colour corrects and highlights with its six shades. The thicker, creamy consistency gives great full coverage, but smooths nicely over skin and doesn’t settle into lines or creases.
If tired under eyes are your nemesis, this corrector pot is about to become your hero. The creamy formula comes in a wide shade range, with pink to peach undertones, to help neutralise any unwanted shadow you’re dealing with. Its smooth texture is easy to blend and won’t crease throughout the day. You can wear it alone or layered with another concealer; it plays well with all.
This full-coverage concealer can be used anywhere on the face, but where it really excels is around the eye area. Its silky texture glides over skin and is thick enough to conceal dark circles and smooth out the look of fine lines around the eyes. But it never looks heavy.
For full coverage that won’t crack, you can’t beat Bye Bye. Despite it’s thick texture, it doesn’t creep or settle into lines, staying firmly put all day. It also works a treat for camouflaging blemishes and redness, so don’t let the name fool you.
A cult classic that every beauty editor has in her makeup kit is the YSL Touche Éclat. The formula covers and brightens, making it a great under-eye concealer, as well as a highlighter along the high points of the face. The built-in brush makes application on-the-go a breeze, too. If you want more coverage, it now comes in a Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat High Cover variant.
If matte and medium-to-full coverage is what you’re after, add this MAC concealer to cart. The finish looks natural on the skin, although it is richly pigmented so you need to get your colour match just right. Once applied, the liquid texture feels practically invisible on skin. Expect up to 12 hours of wear out of this long-lasting formula.
Boasting one of the largest ranges of concealer shades, what we also love about Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty concealer is its crease-proof and long-lasting formula that delivers a soft-matte full coverage that feels surprisingly weightless.
A liquid concealer with a doe-shaped applicator, one of these Tarte concealers sells every 12 seconds worldwide. It has a natural-looking matte finish and even though it’s a liquid, it has a thicker texture that makes it a winner for covering breakouts and scars.
This Maybelline concealer may have ‘dark circles’ in its name, but it’s excellent at concealing other imperfections, too. The pigment is rich, so it’s great for covering even the darkest of circles, but the texture is ultra lightweight so you don’t need to worry about a cakey finish. The sponge tip makes blending a cinch for seamless coverage.
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After spending years deep in the grasps of a pandemic, there’s no wonder why we were thrilled to bid adieu to painting on a full face of makeup on a daily basis.
Now, our skin has had the most attention it’s ever received, with makeup—on the rare occasion it’s worn—being stripped back to minimal measures. As a result, when we do apply makeup, even when barely-there, it has a significant impact on our complexions, since they’ve become used to a makeup-free existence.
Enter: Skincare-makeup hybrids.
Whether it’s down to sheer laziness, the rise of ‘skinimalism‘ or simply being sick of ‘maskne‘, it’s obvious that the market has a huge niche that needs filling. When we have such strong offerings in makeup and equally effective products in skincare, why are we yet to have a hybrid of the two?
After all, it only makes sense. There’s no point wearing makeup that destroys the hard work we put into our skin, and no reason to use skincare that doesn’t instantly illuminate.
From hydrating skin tints to hyaluronic acid-filled lipsticks, there’s a huge uprising in skincare-makeup hybrids to get your hand on for guilt-free makeup application.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best skincare-makeup hybrid products to offer your skin the best of both worlds.
Lightweight and hydrating, Chanel’s Les Beiges Eau de Teint is jam-packed with micro-fluidic technology, which basically means that it consists of micro-droplets of pigment that melt into your skin. Not only is it super easy to apply, but it blurs and smoothens the skin for a barely-there effect.
The Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment by Tatcha
There’s no denying that dry under eyes are a struggle. But those with rough troughs can use Tatcha’s tinted eye cream to get makeup and skincare benefits in one. It’s made with a Hadasei-3 superfood blend and contains light-reflecting pigments and pearl extract to wake up eyes consistently throughout the day.
The Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment by Tatcha, $68 at MECCA.
Sunshine Under Eye Tint + Brighten by Milk Makeup
If cream isn’t enough and puffiness is the bane of your life, then perhaps Milk Makeup’s Sunshine under eye tint + brighten is your next best bet. It’s packed with vitamin C, plant-derived squalane and hyaluronic acid, as well as pea protein to protect from blue light damage and reduce puffiness.
Sunshine Under Eye Tint + Brighten by Milk Makeup, $43 at Sephora.
Honestly Healthy Serum-Infused Lash Tint by Honest Beauty
For lashes in need of some TLC, Honest Beauty’s serum-infused lash tint contains castor oil, jojoba esters and plant-derived protein. Basically like wearing a conditioner instead of mascara, their offering comes in black or brown so it can offer a lick of colour without damaging your lashes.
Honestly Healthy Serum-Infused Lash Tint by Honest Beauty, $28.69 at Amazon.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 by ILIA
When it comes to skincare-makeup hybrids, ILIA is a pioneer. Their fan-favourite tinted mineral SPF leaves skin with a lightweight dewy coverage while feeding your complexion the sustenance it needs. Said nourishment is thanks to its hyaluronic acid, plant based squalane and niacinamide contents that’ll help smooth skin’s texture.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 by ILIA, $68 at MECCA.
Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil by Clarins
Enriched with hazelnut oil, found in all of Clarins’ Face and Body Oils to nourish the skin, Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil also contains mirabelle and organic jojoba oils for lips to soak up and enjoy. Plus, it comes in a generous offering of coloured tints allowing it to double as a Y2K-inspired lip gloss.
Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil by Clarins, $37 at Adore Beauty.
Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum by Rose Inc.
Rosie Huntington-Whitley’s namesake brand have just released a surefire skincare-makeup must-have. Their Luminous Tinted Skin Serum uses pigment spheres in a serum-like formula of hyaluronic acid, squalene and peptides to offer makeup-like coverage while plump your complexion. But that’s not all—it’s non-comedogenic and formulated to avoid clogging pores.
Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum by Rose Inc., $49 at Rose Inc.
O-Bloos Rosi Drops by Drunk Elephant
Yes, even your blush can do more. Thanks to Drunk Elephant, their Rosi drops breath life into your complexion but also contain fatty acids, omegas and antioxidants to illuminate the face. This product can be used on its own or added into moisturisers or skin tints, feeding your skin what it actually needs.
O-Bloos Rosi Drops by Drunk Elephant, $51 at MECCA.
Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream by bareMinerals
BareMinerals is another game-changer when it comes to the skincare-makeup hybrid trend, especially when it comes to their Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream. Aside from its long-winded name, it leaves skin looking dewy and hydrating while adding significant sun protection.
Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream by bareMinerals, $47 at MECCA.
Kosasport Lip Fuel Hyaluronic Lip Balm by Kosas
If a gloss isn’t up you—or your lips’—alley, then maybe opt for Kosas’ lip balm. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, this lip balm offers a just-been-kissed tint while adding a plumping effect to the lips that isn’t typically found in most balms. And listen, the cute packaging is a plus.
Kosasport Lip Fuel Hyaluronic Lip Balm by Kosas, $25 at MECCA.
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Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that Carrie Bradshaw is one of the most iconic fictional characters of all time—but despite the fact that celebrated actor Sarah Jessica Parker has cemented that feat, the sex columnist was based on a real life person.
Yes, Candace Bushnell was Carrie Bradshaw—the shoe-obsessed writer was Bushnell’s alter ego in her column, the original Sex And The City, which she wrote for TheNew York Observer in the 1990s.
Bushnell’s wildly popular exploration of being a young New Yorker navigating the highs and lows of dating in the Big Apple with her best friends was made into a book. Then, it became a show. Enter Sarah Jessica Parker, and enter a new era in television.
These days, Bushnell’s life is a little different to her roaring 20s and 30s spent gallivanting around NYC, but still, some things remain the same—as marie claire Australia discovered.
We spoke to the now 63-year-old at a residence in The Hamptons, though her heart still wholly remains in NYC where she continues to write. She also dabbles in acting (her one-woman off-Broadway show Is There Still Sex In The City? is set to return to the stage this year) and she still knows a thing or two about dating—which we’ll get to later.
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First, we address the Manolo Blahnik heeled elephant in the room—And Just Like That… While the brand new series is a spin-off of Sex and the City, which was adapted from Bushnell’s essays from the 90s, AJLT… was written by the show’s original producer, Michael Patrick King.
“It has some of my DNA,” Bushnell tells us, “But yeah, it’s really a project that is Michael Patrick King.”
“He and Sarah Jessica Parker came back to do this and it’s really very much their work,” she adds.
And with that in mind, it begs an answer to the spin-off’s most controversial plot point—the absence of main character Samantha Jones. The actor who portrayed the sex positive PR expert, Kim Cattrall, chose not to return to the show, so her character’s exit (painted as a falling out with her best friend Carrie and a move to London) has been a major talking point.
Again, Bushnell’s assertion that AJLT… isn’t her work is relevant here, because her real life Samantha, AKA, the close friend she originally based Samantha off, is still very much a part of her life.
“Yes, I do still have my Samantha,” Bushnell tells us.
“And she’s somebody who I’ve been friends with for a really long time. So back in the 80s when I was writing a precursor to Sex And The City, I would interview all of my girlfriends about dating and their experiences. And I had my ‘Samantha’ friend… she was kind of an expert on men and dating.”
Bushnell added that in original scripts, she’d called her real life friend’s alter ego Jennifer, then Peggy, before finally landing on Samantha.
“Then, they made the TV show,” Bushnell happily adds.
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And on the topic of Carrie Bradshaw, who is 55 years old in the spin-off, Bushnell reveals that while earlier versions of the character were similar to herself and her own experiences, these days their lives are a little different.
“Now, the character is just kind of a woman who married a rich guy [Mr. Big] so I don’t actually have any connection to the character any more at all,” Bushnell laughs.
“The character has kind of evolved from really being a version of me, but then then [Carrie] has since been written by many other people over time, like Sarah Jessica Parker has had an input too.”
Bushnell, who was previously married to former husband Charles Askegard from 2002 to 2012, is understood to be currently single, and she’s been open about her experience in the 10 years since her separation after publishing her book, Is There Still Sex In The City?.
In it, she describes dipping back into the dating pool in New York City, trialling Tinder (which she found lacked “quality”, god love her frankness), as well as revealing that she didn’t have sex for five years following her marriage.
The content was gripping enough in its own right, but Bushnell’s aforementioned off-Broadway show sealed the deal.
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And that brings us to our next major topic: dating. Bushnell remains ever candid about courting romance, with her musings and tips now being put to use via a partnership with dating app, Match.
The author is currently working with the company to share her top tips for first dates ahead of Valentines Day, February 14. Bushnell’s key advice? Be authentic—and unsurprisingly, wear something you feel great in.
“It’s about being your real self and it’s also it’s about being comfortable,” she tells us, adding that your outfit is crucial to this.
“The ultimate first date outfit is definitely something that feels authentic to you, it’s not the time to wear something brand new… For adult dating and intentional dating, it’s far less about looks and really more about putting your best foot forward.”
As for Bushnell’s perfect first date outfit? Well, it’s undoubtedly one Carrie Bradshaw would also jump at.
“I would choose a dress and heels but not too high You want to be able to move around but it’s something that makes you feel good. So, for me, personally, because I wear dresses, I would choose a dress.”
We have time for one final insight from the original Carrie Bradshaw—one that took us (and undoubtedly her on-screen counterpart) by surprise.
We ask whether she has a symbolic item of clothing from her 20s and 30s that she still wears on dates, not unlike Carrie’s now infamous blue Manolo Blahnik heels.
“You know on a first date you don’t necessarily want to to pull a vintage piece out of your closet. It kind of goes back to, in a sense, putting your best foot forward—it’s showing your best self and where you are right now.
“The vintage things that are in your closet, I kind of feel like that could probably wait? Yeah, maybe for the second date!”
Guess those Manolo Blahnik’s will be staying put in Carrie’s closet then.
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2022 has barely begun, yet we’ve already had our fair share of pregnancy announcements, celebrity passings and high-profile proposals from our favourite A-listers and there’s nothing that warms our hearts more than a Hollywood wedding.
Before the bride and groom walk down the aisle comes the (often) extravagant engagements and oh-so stylish rings.
From thorn-encrusted rings that hurt to takeoff to indulgent proposals on top of the Swiss Alps, we’ve rounded up all the celebrities who have gotten engaged in 2022.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
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In the proposal that divided the world, with half saying the “surprise” proposal was cute and the other cringy, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly cemented their relationship with an internet-stopping engagement.
Taking to social media to share a video of the proposal, Fox revealed that MGK proposed under a Banyan Tree they visited in July of 2020 and “asked for magic”.
As for what followed, Fox shared “just as in every lifetime before this one, and as in every lifetime that will follow it, I said yes…and then we drank each other’s blood”.
MGK then shared a close up video of Fox’s two-stoned ring. Featuring an emerald, which is Fox’s birthstone, and a diamond (you guessed it, MGK’s birthstone), the impressive stones are “set on two magnetic bands of thorns that draw together as two halves of the same soul forming the obscure heart that is our love”.
Just when we thought we had heard enough about their ‘painful’ romance, MGK told Vogue “the bands are actually thorns. So if she tries to take it off, it hurts. … Love is pain!”
We’re wondering if they’ll have a joint wedding with Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker.
Romee Strijd and Laurens van Leeuwen
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Dutch supermodel Romee Strijd and her partner of 12 years, Laurens van Leeuwen, announced their engagement in January 2022.
Van Leeuwen proposed atop of the Swiss Alps at a romantic (albeit freezing) picnic, complete with roses and champagne, of course.
In 2020, Strijd gave birth to her daughter Mint, whom she shares with van Leeuwen, so we’re sure the genetically-blessed bub will play the role of flower girl at their wedding.
Grace Tame and Max Heerey
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Former Australian of the Year and marie claire Woman of the Year Grace Tame is engaged to her partner Max Heerey.
Taking to social media on January 22 to share the news, Tame revealed that she responded with a resounding “oath yes” when Heerey popped the question during a bike ride around her hometown of Hobart.
The gorgeous ring is made by local jeweller Tender Scars are features an ethically sourced Queensland Sapphire and 14ct white gold.
Speaking to us last year, Tame said that Heerey is “the love of my life, my actual soulmate”.
“I know it sounds soppy, but I couldn’t give less of a fuck”, she continued, “Yeah, I know what love is now”.
While neither Song or Culkin have publicly commented on their engagement, fans have spotted the couple around Los Angeles, with Song showcasing her diamond ring. You can see pictures of ring here.
The couple first met in Thailand, on the set of the film Changeland.
Song and Culkin welcomed a baby girl in April 2021. The bundle of joy was named Dakota, after Culkin’s late sister.
Lana Condor and Anthony De La Torre
It seems that Lara Jean has finally found her forever man. Or at least Lana Condor has.
The To All The Boys actress took to Instagram to reveal her engagement to partner Anthony De La Torre.
“Saying YES was the easiest decision I’ve ever made”, Condor captioned the post, “I consider myself the absolute luckiest woman alive to live in your sphere.”
The ring was designed by a Canadian female-owned company Paris Jewellers with Condor describing it as “most stunning piece” she’s ever seen.
“The fact he knew how important it was to me that he’d collaborate w/ a Vietnamese company to help design my ring is a testament to just how truly thoughtful he always is”, she continued, “I cannot wait to be your wife, baby. I love you a million times over.”
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With every celebrity, comes a great celebrity stylist—you know, the ones working tirelessly behind the scenes to create some of the most iconic and memorable red carpet and street style looks that transcend trends and cement themselves as the look du jour for years to come.
Because how else would our favourite A-listers be able to look chic whether they’re off-duty or attending the Met Gala?
These days, stylists have never been more relied upon—and while some still remain in the shadow of their client, there are some that are larger than life and even a celebrity in their own right.
Whether you’re in need of fashion inspiration, or you’re just curious to go behind the scenes into how Hollywood royalty gets ready for big event, we’ve rounded up all the celebrity stylists that will have you clicking ‘follow’ on Instagram in no time.
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When it comes to revolutionary beauty treatments, celebrities tend to have access to the best tech, experts and formulas that money can buy.
So when they swear by something that’s easy, inexpensive and can be done at home, you know it must be good.
Miranda Kerr and Gwyneth Paltrow are among a long list of wellness advocates who are devoted to dry body brushing.
But what is dry body brushing, you ask? Well, allows us to explain.
Kerr has considered the practice part of her routine for over 10 years, writing on her KORA Organics blog that it’s “a great way to get the circulation going, remove dead skin cells, aid lymphatic drainage, detoxify your system and keep your skin smooth all over.”
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Paltrow seconds these sentiments, telling Redbook, “I do it every night before I get in the bath. It’s fantastic for circulation and it helps smooth cellulite.” Her wellness brand Goop, also stocks a dry body brush of its own online.
Intrigued? We asked Holistic Nutrionist, Monica Caligiuri, to give us some further intel and tips for trying it at home.
What is dry body brushing?
Named aptly, dry body brushing is exactly what it sounds like.
“It’s the practice of brushing the body with a bristle brush, to stimulate lymphatic drainage and release excess toxins from the body via the skin,” explains Cailguri.
“The skin is the body’s largest detoxification organ, and so, dry body brushing assists it in this function.”
What are the benefits of dry body brushing?
The elimination of toxins is a big one, but Cailguri tells marie claire Australia that other benefits include, “smoother skin, clearer skin and increased circulation.”
As for the reduction in cellulite that Paltrow claims, this is attributed to the detoxification, lymphatic drainage and increased circulation, helping to break down the fat deposits that cause dimpling of the skin.
How to dry body brush
For first-timers, Cailguri suggests trying out the method in the morning, before your shower.
“Start with firm upward strokes from the feet moving up to the legs, torso, arms and neck,” she says. Keeping all movement heading towards your heart is always a good rule of thumb.
The only place you would change your stroke direction from upwards is for the stomach.
“Brush your belly area in a clockwise direction, to aid good digestion and elimination,” Cailguri suggests.
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What should you do after dry body brushing?
Similar to a sauna, dry body brushing is best followed by a shower to wash away toxins, as well as any dry skin.
“It’s also a good idea to follow with a body oil to moisturise, and remember to keep hydration up (two litres of water daily), to assist the body’s detoxification process.”
Interest piqued? Well, we’ve rounded up the best dry body brushes on the market at the moment.
Shop them all below.
Lymph-Lite Boom Brush for Body by Legology, $29.20 at Net-A-Porter.
Garshana Dry Body Brush by Black Chicken Remedies, $34.95 at Adore Beauty.
Body Brush Soft No. 1 by Dr. Barbara Sturm, $59.44 at Net-A-Porter.
Cactus Long Handle Brush for Dry Skin, $19 at The Body Shop.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have weighed in on the ongoing Spotify fiasco, releasing a public statement expressing their concerns about the “all too real consequences of COVID-19 misinformation on its platforms.”
The news comes after folk stars Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have boycotted the streaming giant by removing their catalogue, citing an episode featuring Dr. Robert Malone on the controversial podcast The Joe Rogan Experience as their reason for leaving.
Rogan’s podcast was acquired by Spotify for $100 million in 2020, with the show becoming one of the most successful in the world.
However, the recent instalment sparked severe backlash, including an open letter from over 200 healthcare professionals to “take action against the mass-misinformation events which continue to occur on its platform”.
“By allowing the propagation of false and societally harmful assertions, Spotify is enabling its hosted media to damage public trust in scientific research and sow doubt in the credibility of data-driven guidance offered by medical professionals,” the letter read.
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In support of the medical community, Meghan and Harry’s non-profit organisation Archewell has shared their own statement, reemphasising concerns they’ve been voicing since last April.
“We have continued to express our concerns to Spotify to ensure changes to it’s platform are made to help address this public health crisis”, the statement read. “We look to Spotify to meet this moment and are committed to continuing our work together as it does”.
While the statement doesn’t clarify what will happen to the Sussex’s estimated $25 million dollar contract should Spotify not take action, one thing is for certain: shots have been fired.
So far, the Duke and Duchess have only released one episode, a holiday special released in December of 2020 which features “inspiration, reflection, and perspective from guests around the world.”
At the time of publishing, Spotify has yet to comment on the situation.
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Warning: Major spoilers for The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window ahead
From The Woman In The Windowto The Girl On The Train, we all know how much Netflix loves a crime-thriller involving a questionable female lead, and its latest show is no exception. The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window wins the award for the longest series title ever, but it’s also garnering worldwide notoriety for its shockingly bizarre take on the popular genre. Below, we break everything down, from the surprise ending nobody saw coming to the possibility of a second season.
The series stars Kristen Bell, who plays the role of Anna, a lonely woman reeling from her recent divorce and the death of her young daughter. Once a talented artist with the world at her feet, Anna has been battling personal demons that threaten to unravel her. In the wake of this personal tragedy, she turns to prescription drugs and alcohol to take the edge off, but unfortunately, this deadly combination will lead her on a dark and dangerous path.
While spying on her handsome new neighbour, Neil (Tom Riley), Anna becomes convinced that his girlfriend, Lisa (Shelley Hennig) has been murdered. While staring out her window, she can see the young woman struggling to survive after being stabbed in the neck. She frantically calls 911, who dispatch a team to the home, but no evidence whatsoever can be found. The incident is chalked up to a hallucination on Anna’s part, but she becomes increasingly convinced that the murder did in fact occur, and is being covered up.
What happens at the end of The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window?
Throughout the show, Anna becomes obsessed with gathering evidence to prove her case. As it turns out, Neil’s first wife died after drowning in a lake while on holiday. She was pregnant with their second child and unable to swim, and the couple’s young daughter, Emma (Samsara Yett) witnessed the entire thing.
Upon digging even further, Anna discovers that Emma’s teacher died shortly after her mother’s death, after falling from a lighthouse on a school excursion. Soon, Anna becomes convinced that Neil is a crazed killer who must be stopped.
After many twists and turns, the investigation turns towards Anna, who is accused of murdering Lisa in a drunken rage that she cannot recall. The police find an artists palette knife next to Lisa’s body, which is covered in Anna’s fingerprints. They also discover concerning paintings in her house which Anna struggles to explain, given that her drug and alcohol abuse has caused her memories to jumble. She does however, recall violently stabbing something, which she fears might have been Lisa in a drunken rage.
While Anna battles with the revelation, she is still convinced of her own innocence. After returning home from the police station, she sees what appears to be blood dripping down from the attic. Terrified, she makes her way up, only to discover that it’s merely red paint, leaking from the can. While up there, she discovers a slashed painting of Lisa, and suddenly realises that her memory of stabbing her, was actually just the painting. Relieved, she turns to leave, but makes another horrifying discovery. Their handyman, Buell (Cameron Britton), has actually been living in the attic without her knowledge. In a panic, she calls her ex-husband, who tells her that Buell was diagnosed as criminally insane, and murdered his entire family with a claw hammer. She now believes Buell to be the killer, and looks out the window to find him walking toward Neil and Emma’s house, holding a hammer.
Anna runs into the street to stop him, but after arriving at the house, she discovers Buell with the hammer in his neck, bleeding out. She then hears Emma scream from the next room, and runs in to find Neil dead, with his throat slit. In a shocking twist, Emma is standing next to him, wielding a knife, with a smile on her face. It is then revealed that 9-year old Emma has been the killer all along. She murdered her mother in a rage after finding out that she was pregnant again and then murdered Lisa after she refused to buy any of her chocolate bars for a school fundraiser. That night, she murdered her own father and attempted to kill Buell (who we later find out survives). Emma and Anna then engage in an epic struggle, which ends with Anna nearly dying, but managing to fatally stab the young child just as her ex-husband arrives to save her.
One year later, Anna and her ex-husband have reunited, and welcomed a baby girl. Anna is boarding a plane to visit her friend in New York, when an older lady (Glenn Close) sits next to her on the plane. Her and Anna share a strange exchange, before Anna passes out in a Xanax/vodka-induced slumber. When she awakens, she goes to use the restroom, only to discover the older woman dead, with her throat slit, in the toilet. She screams to the flight attendant to help, but when he opens the door, the restroom is empty. He takes her back to her seat, before revealing that there was nobody sitting next to Anna in 2A, suggesting that she has had a hallucination once again. Right before the series ends, Anna discovers a small makeup mirror buried in the older lady’s seat, which she had seen her using before takeoff. With a shocked expression and a slight smirk, Anna exclaims ‘bingo’, before the credits roll.
Will there be a season two of The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window?
As of yet, there has been no official confirmation of a second season, but Netflix has undoubtedly left the door wide open for one. Netflix also hasn’t tagged the show as a ‘limited series’, which suggests there could be more episodes in store if the first eight are received (which we think they might be).
If a second season was to start production, it would likely see the return of Kristen Bell as Anna, given that she’s the crux of the entire show. As for the rest of the characters, most of them have been killed off, so it would need a lot of new cast members. A second season could likely see more of Glenn Close, who was the lady in seat 2A, as she is the latest subject of Anna’s intrigue.
For now, we’ll just try to process that wild ending to season one.
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When it comes to getting real with her fans, Gwyneth Paltrow doesn’t hold back.
Through her lifestyle brand, Goop, the world knows almost everything there is to know about The Politician actress, from her intimate scents to her unique living arrangements with husband, Brad Fulchuk.
But now, Paltrow has opened about her former husband, Chris Martin, explaining to the world that their conscious uncoupling left her feeling rather, well, “ruthless”.
On January 28, theGoop mogultook to Instagram to see what her fans really wanted to know about her, letting them send through any question they wanted.
Naturally, her 7.8 million followers flooded her inbox with queries and curiosities on everything from her favourite Goop recommendations to her most cherished onscreen moments. But one in particular, focused on her infamous split from Martin in 2014 that led to a divorce in 2016.
“Do you feel like you can really move on after a divorce?” one fan left in her ‘Ask Me Anything’ prompt, to which she said that you “absolutely” can.
“Oh, absolutely. It’s a great opportunity to get ruthless with the truth of who you really are, what you want, and what you deserve,” she wrote.
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However, many fans continue to wonder if Paltrow has retained a healthy and supportive relationship with Martin—who is the father of her two children, Apple and Moses—and his longtime partner, actress Dakota Johnson.
Taking it into their own hands to get the answer., another fan asked if she loves Johnson. Paltrow put minds at ease by simply replying, “Very much.”
In June 2021, Paltrow opened up about how her relationship with Martin has adapted over time, explaining that he feels like family to her now.
“He’s like my brother. You know, he’s my family,” she said on Today, adding, “I love him”.
“And I’m so grateful to him for giving me these kids. It worked out well… You know, it really did, I have to say.”
Of course, things weren’t easy all the time. In fact, Paltrow has previously shared that ending their 11-year marriage was one of the hardest decisions she’s ever made, saying that she couldn’t imagine calling things off at one point.
“I never would have wanted to get divorced,” she said onAnna Faris’sUnqualifiedpodcast in April.
“I never would have wanted to not be married to the father of my kids. Theoretically.”
Despite her previous feelings, Paltrow admitted that thanks to the split, she was able to lead a healthy relationship with her current husband, Falchuk.
“I had learned more about myself through that process than I could have imagined,” she said.
“And because I focused on accountability, I was then able to find the most amazing man and build something that I’ve never had before.”
There you have it, Paltrow got her fairy tale ending after all.
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It was a moment Australia will never forget—Ash Barty’s final point to secure the Australian Open women’s singles title for 2022.
The look on her face said it all after she’d charged through to beat the US’s Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), as Barty roared, Australia did with her—but there was one woman in particular whose cheers were more meaningful than any other.
Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Australian tennis champion and now a mentor for Barty would have seen herself in that very moment. She was the last Australian woman to win the tennis major back in 1977. Barty’s win on January 29, 2022 marked the end of a 44-year drought.
And then, the moment Barty could’ve only dreamed of after such a milestone win—her mentor walked out to present her with the coveted Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.
“I thought she wasn’t coming,” Barty told media following the moment.
“I’d spoken to her earlier in the week, and she was staying at home and not being able to travel down this year.”
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Goolagong Cawley pulled off her secret entry into Melbourne’s Rod Laver arena with some help from Craig Tiley, Chief Executive of Tennis Australia, who had originally accepted that Goolagong Cawley would be unable to make the final due to being unwell.
But after watching the breakout tennis champion power through each of her rounds, Goolagong Cawley couldn’t not be there for the historic moment.
She decided to travel to Melbourne, but on the condition that Barty wouldn’t know she was there until after the match in case the presence of her mentor distracted her, per The Age.
Goolagong Cawley, who won four Australian Open titles between 1974 and 1977 managed to sneak into the stadium via back entrances. She watched the match unfold on a television in a private room, before being whisked onto centre court where she and an emotional Ash embraced for the first time in a year.
“To have that surprise was amazing,” Barty explained.
“It was really special just to be able to give her a hug. It’s the first time I’ve seen her in 12 months.”
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Barty, a Ngarigo woman, became Australia’s second First Nations woman to win the trophy after Goolagong Cawley.
“To be able to experience that together on such a big occasion, on such a beautiful court, and in a tournament that means so much to both of us,” Bart explained.
“She’s an amazing human being, and I’m very lucky to be able to call her a friend. I’m very lucky to be able to give her a hug in some of the biggest moments in my life.”
Barty has spoken previously of the close relationship the two women share. Goolagong Cawley became her mentor almost 10 years ago as the up-and-coming player started to pave an impressive winning streak in the Australian—and then global—tennis circuit.
Speaking to marie claire Australia last year for our Next 25 issue, Barty said Goolagong Cawley was her biggest inspiration.
“Evonne Goolagong Cawley is a very special person in my life. I think she has been iconic in paving a way for young Indigenous youth to believe in their dreams and to chase their dreams. She’s done exactly that for me as well.”
In 2021, Barty told The Australian Women’s Weeklyhow lucky she felt to be able to call Goolagong Cawley her own mentor.
“She treated me as an equal, and now I’m very lucky to be able to call her a friend,” Barty explained.
“She is only ever a phone call away. She’s been through the same phases and feelings that I’m going through, and I know if I need that shoulder to lean on she is always there.”
Interestingly, Goolagong Cawley was also there for Barty when she briefly played professional cricket in 2014. At the time, Barty wanted to try a team sport after feeling overwhelmed by the huge mental toll tennis can take on individual players due to its siloed nature.
As she explained to The Weekly, Barty turned to Goolagong Cawley at the time, who told her to “drop a line”, go fishing, take a break – that there is more to life than tennis.
“It was a reinforcement—to make sure I was happy, to find out what my real passion was, the true love, and to find the drive again,” Barty explained.
That she did. After playing for the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash (and proving herself as an incredible cricketer), Barty returned to tennis in 2016.
“It took some time,” Barty continued.
“I went the squiggly way around I think—but it has all led me to this point in my life. Every day I try to learn from [Goolagong Cawley’s] career.”
That she has—and with the Australian top gong now under Barty’s sleeve as well, the two women have made history together. We couldn’t be more proud.
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There’s no denying that fans of Sex And The City have had a lot of feelings toward the show’s reboot, And Just Like That.
And while most have been left perplexed, confused and downright shocked about the fate of their favourite characters, Cynthia Nixon thinks otherwise.
In an interview on Watch What Happens Live,Nixon told host Andy Cohen that while she understands why fans are concerned, there is more behind Miranda and Steve’s unhappy marriage than they think.
“I have to say that that’s the thing about breakups,” Nixon began to explain.
“You know, oftentimes there is one person that is making the breakup happen and the other person who is reluctant. But I have to say, that person who is reluctant is pretty miserable too and they’re just not admitting it.”
For those in need of a refresher, the ’90s favourite got the reboot treatment, catching up with three of the four leading ladies as they navigate their fifties.
WATCH BELOW: Cynthia Nixon on Watch What Happens Live
As for Carrie, she bid adieu to Mr. Big for the finale time, Charlotte learned about the non-binary with her child, Rock, but Miranda had the most jarring change of all. Falling in love with Carrie’s boss, Che Diaz, the corporate lawyer-turned-law-student became a bumbling, almost-alcoholic who ends up shattering Steve’s heart when blindsiding him with a divorce.
Naturally, the internet—and us—we’re the biggest fans of the way Miranda’s character panned out, questioning how Steve was treated.
As for Che Diaz, Nixon defended the writers’ choice to evolve Miranda’s sexuality by pairing her up with the podcast host and comedian, calling their relationship “off-kilter” in a good way.
“Miranda is so overwhelmed by how attracted she is to Che and how off-kilter that Che has thrown her that she becomes Charlotte and starts doingThe Rules,” Nixon explained on The Drew Barrymore Show, making a reference to Charlotte’s previous obsession with a self-help book in the original series.
“I think some people are not loving seeing these characters maybe off-kilter, but I love that,” Nixon continued.
She explained that the show represents the experience of embracing huge life changes later in life.
“Out of crises come really productive things,” she told Barrymore. “You’re not young anymore, but you’re not old, either. And you still have time to make sure that your life is the way you want it to be.”
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But what does the actor who plays Che think? Well, Sara Ramirez firmly believes that Che doesn’t care about their relationship being approved by the masses.
“Che isn’t here to be liked. Che isn’t here for anyone’s approval,” Ramírez in a recent interview with The Rolling Stone.
“Che is not here to represent the entire LGBTQ+ community or a spectrum of Spanish-speaking people or Latin-identified people or Hispanic-identified people. They’re here to just be themselves.”
Of course, there’s one more episode left for the first season of And Just Like That, meaning there’s a mere 40 or so minutes to see how Miranda and Che’s relationship pans out—unless there’s a season two, which honestly, we’re kind of hoping for.
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In every friendship group, there’s always one friend who swears by cutting out dairy. For some, it’s because of its bloating capabilities or its impact on the cow itself, but for others, they consider dairy a skin soul-destroyer.
Whether it’s eczema, acne, or stubborn dullness that’s inevitable with unhealthy skin, apparently dairy actually has a lot to answer for when it comes to our bodies.
Now, the rise of veganism has seen hoards of people opting for dairy-free options to benefit planet and animal welfare, with oat milks—hello, So Good—and plant-based cheese becoming a hot commodity in recent years.
But did we have an actual reason to demonise dairy when it comes to our complexions? While rumours say that it can contribute to skin gripes and excess oil, not many know what is actually said about its effect on our skin.
Before you toss your cheese out the window, fret not. We’ve done the hard work for you, sifting through studies, reports and professional opinions to figure it out, once and for all.
Below, everything you need to know about dairy and it’s effect on your skin.
What Is The Connection Between Dairy And Skin Health?
Whether there is sufficient evidence of dairy directly affecting our skin health continues to be debated. And while there are copious amounts of extensive research out there, it can be tricky to summarise.
In short, certain studies claim that younger people who consume heavy amounts of milk, no matter the fat content, have a higher chance of dairy-related acne breakouts than those who skip dairy.
No matter your feelings on dairy and any effect it might have on your complexion, there’s no denying that your body needs that dose of calcium to remain healthy. So don’t worry, we’re not telling you to calm down on the cheeseboards just yet.
As for why there is a connection between milk and acne? Well, nothing has ever been completely confirmed. Instead, many hypotheses and research have shown that there are possible ways that the two could be linked. Fret not, we’ve covered that below.
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Can Dairy Products *Really* Cause Acne Or Other Skin Problems?
Since the dawn of time, whispers have claimed that our dairy consumption can negatively affect our complexion. But why was a connection drawn between two seemingly polar opposites? Well, for many reasons.
The first—and most popular—connection that some have drawn is about hormones. Of course, those who experience a monthly menstrual cycle will be too familiar with imperfections and blocked pores caused simply by a change in hormone level. That’s not news to us.
However, cow’s milk and dairy in general can contain casein and whey protein, which can raise our hormones and lead to an increase in sebum, the oil produced by our skin that leads to acne, a 2018 report explains.
“In terms of the science, there’s really nothing there,” Dr Andrew Miller, dermatologist from the Australasian College of Dermatologists previously told marie claire.
“In terms of acne specifically, the theory is that the naturally occurring hormones in milk could cause problems in the skin, but the only time they’ve ever demonstrated anything that comes close to an affect is skim milk in women.”
But that’s not the only way dairy could take aim at our skin. In fact, certain foods when combined with dairy can affect our insulin levels, and in turn, impact our skin. When milk, in particular, is processed with particular foods, it disrupts insulin levels. The higher the insulin, the higher the chance of inflammation in the body which commonly leads to acne, eczema, rosacea and all-round angry skin.
“Acne can be regarded as an indicator disease of exaggerated insulinotropic western nutrition,” a study explains.
“Especially milk and whey protein-based products contribute to elevations of postprandial insulin and basal insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) plasma levels.”
However, while there are certain biological links between dairy and acne, it doesn’t actually mean that consuming dairy is a surefire way to end up with problematic skin.
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Are Dairy-Free Alternatives Better For Your Skin?
Hearing that studies have shown dairy to be a potential trigger for acne through hormones and insulin, would leave many contemplating switching to dairy-free alternatives in their diets.
In a 2019 study, evidence showed a variation between different types of dairy and the skin’s reaction to it. From testing whole, semi-skimmed, low-fat and skimmed milk, the latter looked to have the highest negative impact on the skin.
However, Dr Miller advises that the evidence that the claim is based off shouldn’t worry those concerned.
“The way skim milk is concentrated can theoretically increase the risk of getting a hormone boost from drinking it, but if you look at the evidence critically, it’s very soft.”
Despite this, there looks to be a heavy increase in people choosing to cut dairy completely out of their life. And for many, the popular swap seems to be with oat milk for its sweeter and creamier taste.
While the product is amazing forsmoothies, ice cream and coffees, oat milk does contain a high GI index food because of its sugar maltose, accordingBrightly. This can result in raised blood sugar levels, however, that doesn’t mean it’s time to rule it out.
In fact, a splash of oat milk in your coffee is hardly likely to destroy your skin’s sebum. After all, acne isn’t typically caused by a singular event, can be multifactorial and isn’t often caused by dietary choices.
“For now, whether you’re a teenager or an adult, it’s likely that there is no single diet that will guarantee clear skin,” confirms Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor at Harvard.
Can dairy wreck some havoc on your skin? Technically, maybe. Are dairy-free alternatives the answer to problem-free skin? Well, not exactly. Ultimately, whether you stick to dairy or non-dairy, consuming in moderation should have little impact on your skin.
So please, don’t let your cheeseboard gather dust.
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If you came across Domenica Feraud’s powerful medium essay, The Movie Star And Me this week, we have no doubt that you, like us, wanted to know more about this incredibly talented writer.
The recount of her experience with an unnamed movie star (which you can read here) has gone viral following its publication on January 16, with internet forums and social media alight with discussions around the entertainment industry’s deeply troubling disregard for young and impressionable women.
The essay told the story of Feraud’s encounter with a 35-year-old movie star when she was an 23-year-old intern working on an unnamed musical. It’s an unpacking of unequal power dynamics, toxic relationships, and the powers that be turning a blind eye to whatever collateral damage was incurred in order to make a star perform.
And as it turns out, her exposé on that disturbing truth in the entertainment industry isn’t the only stirring piece of content she’s produced.
Below, meet the playwright whose words are making an impact across the world.
https://t.co/0PT5yHRMhW ‘There has never been anything harder for me to write about than my experience on this show with this man: maybe you can make better sense of what happened than I can.’
Domenica Feraud is a 28-year-old writer and actor based in New York City. She graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in fine arts, and has since worked in the film and stage industry.
Per her IMDb profile, she made a guest appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2018, and she’s since worked on two films, 2018’s Tahiti and upcoming film, Life After You.
Most notably, however, Feraud wrote Rinse, Repeat, an off-broadway production based loosely on Feraud’s own experience with an eating disorder.
The plot follows an undergraduate who is recovering from severe anorexia at an inpatient centre. After making some progress, she earns a trial weekend at home where she is forced to confront the realities of how the eating disorder has not only impacted her relationship with food, but also with her family and herself.
Speaking to Vogue in 2019, Feraud said of the production: “I noticed there are no plays about eating disorders. Is it that they’re not being written? Or is it that we just don’t want to do them because it’s really complicated to talk about?”
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The Movie Star And Me
In January 2022, Feraud published a powerful recount on Medium of her experience interning for a Broadway production which featured a major movie star.
Aged 23 at the time, she emphasised how impressionable and vulnerable she was as a new graduate, desperate to impress.
She claims that while working on the set, the aforementioned movie star, who she says was 35 at the time, began to make sexual advances towards her in front of cast and crew members. She describes how he openly discussed sex with her, slept on her lap during rehearsals, and text messaged her regularly, all while those on the Broadway production turned a blind eye to the behaviour unfolding in front of them.
She details how confused she felt, the excitement at being pursued by someone of such notoriety, her friends ecstatic and hanging onto every update. But she also felt out of her depth, her lack of experience in relationships and sex making her all the more vulnerable.
She details how one of her friends was “excited” that she could lose her virginity to the movie star: “I googled his age as I walked home: 35, on the cusp of turning 36. But he was aware of my youth, and seemed to be okay with it. I didn’t stop to wonder if I was okay with things.”
She wrote that his advances continued just over one month. In that time frame, she met his mum and sister (both of whom she claims were cool towards her) and eventually, she details their first physical sexual encounter, where she ultimately refused to have sex with him. It sparked a conversation about their age difference, and ended with the movie star telling her he was glad they didn’t have sex.
Afterwards, Feraud writes that the movie star stopped contacting her—a sharp contrast to his previous non-stop attention and guise of emotional intimacy. Later she discovered via a friend who knew his publicist that “apparently, he falls in love with these young interns and PAs on sight, pursues them obsessively, and then has some sort of freak out a month in and disappears.”
As Feraud concludes the piece, she explains of the experience: “I was young, naïve, insecure and all those things made me the perfect target. I believed I was living a fairy tale, and society upheld that narrative.”
She continues: “But it was a nightmare, one I’m still scarred from. And this man was enabled in his behaviour at every step, which makes it hard for me to believe he’s an anomaly. And people like my mentor probably tell themselves these young women are lucky, but I’m here to vehemently disagree. Because the aftermath that never ends? It isn’t worth the fairytale.”
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There are a few things about life that we know to be true: we’ll never stop lusting over Carrie Bradshaw’s impeccable style, and that the Fendi Baguette was the best supporting character on Sex And The City.
Thanks to And Just Like That, a new generation is being inducted into the SATC wardrobe fanclub, with the reboot reviving some of the original’s most iconic pieces.
And while, yes, we’ve spent years coveting Carrie’s impressive Manolo Blahnik collection, the one item that has lived in our heads rent free since 2003 is her violet sequinFendi Baguette.
However, eagle-eyed fans spotted a second baguette cameo, an oh-so-perfect sequinned version that set our hearts alight.
And just when we were ready to sanctify our jacquard versions with a little DIY, Fendi announced it was releasing a limited edition version. Our years? Made.
Fendi collaborated with none other than Sarah Jessica Parker herself for the bag, nearly 18 years after SJP cemented the baguette in the pop-culture hall of fame.
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According to Fendi, the millennial version is “inspired by the original version of the Fendi FW 1999/2000 Collection” and features fuschia sequins and leather strap.
The bag is set to be released just in time for Valentine’s Day and makes the perfect gift for the greatest lover in your life: you.
With this style sure to be a sell out, we know we’ll be spotting the pink baguette for years to come.
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The 2017 New York Times exposé detailing Harvey Weinstein’s decades-long concealment of sexual abuse is being made into a movie.
Titled She Said and based on on the book She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement, the film will follow the investigative journalists Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor who played a pivotal role in uncovering the actions of the disgraced movie magnate.
Not much has been revealed about the movie so far, however if the book is anything to go by, we know we’ll get an exclusive glimpse into these women brought down one of Hollywood’s heavyweights.
With Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan starring as Twohey and Kantor respectively, we know this film will be one of the most highly anticipated to come out of 2022.
So, to satisfy your curiosity while we wait for the release date, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about She Said below.
What Is ‘She Said’ About?
She Said will chronicle Twohey and Kantor’s journey to uncover Weinstein’s years of gross misconduct and sexual abuse.
The film will follow the journalists as they work tirelessly to chase leads, face accused perpetrators and gather evidence on what will become become one of the biggest stories in modern history.
Just as the book focuses on the systemic hierarchical structures of power that enabled Weinstein to cover his crimes for decades, we’re sure this film will delve deep into how Twohey and Kantor brought the allegations to light.
Who Is Starring In ‘She Said’?
Academy-award nominee Carey Mulligan will star as Pulitzer-prize winner Megan Twohey. Considering that Mulligan has experience dealing with contents of sexual abuse from her portrayal of Cassie in Promising Young Woman, we’re sure that her performance will blow us all away.
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Zoe Kazan, who you may recognise from Netflix’s Clickbait will star as fellow journalist, Jodi Kantor.
Mulligan and Kazan have also worked together on the 2018 drama, Wildlife, directed by Kazan’s husband Paul Dano.
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Patricia Clarkson, who needs no introduction, will also star in the film as Rebecca Corbett, the editor who helms the investigative division at the New York Times.
Directing the film will be Maria Schrader, who won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series in 2020 for the Netflix drama Unorthodox
When Will ‘She Said’ Be Released?
She Said will be released in cinemas in the US on November 18. Given that films are typically released in Australia soon after, we’re sure we won’t have to wait much longer to see this for ourselves.
We will continue to update this article with more information, so continue to check back for more.
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There are many important decisions to be made when planning a wedding, but in our opinion, none hold more gravitas than saying ‘yes’ to the dress.
After all, no one is making a TV show about picking a venue.
Finding the dress is akin to finding ‘The One’—every bride’s perfect match is unique to them.
What makes a wedding dress the perfect fit is all in the eye of the beholder, from choosing between lace and silk, sleeves and trains, white or a non-traditional colour, the possibilities are endless.
Then, of course, there’s the silhouette—mermaid, A-line, empire, sheath, and so on—and the dreaded budget.
As a once-in-a-lifetime decision you’ll look back on through photos for years to come, the pressure can be overwhelming.
To make the search a little easier, we’ve rounded up the wedding dress brands and designers you should know and shop before uttering that all important word: ‘yes’.
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For the last few years, Selin Mengu’s life has revolved around her young son, Roman.
Now, she’s ready to broaden her horizons for both herself, and her toddler as she attempts to find a love that sticks on Married At First Sight Australia.
As she exasperatedly revealed before the show went to air, Selin hasn’t been on a date for more than three years. The first to break the dry spell will be with the man who, like it or not, will become her television husband on the spot.
It’s a method not many would choose to take in their quest to find love, and Selin undoubtedly knows it. When she first announced she was going on the show, she wrote on Instagram: “Here’s to marrying a complete stranger. Like what on earth am I doing? But let’s goooooooo!”
She’s certainly backing her decision with no hesitation—and no one can fault that.
Below, everything you need to know about MAFS‘ Selin Mengu.
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Who is MAFS‘ Selin Mengu?
Selin Mengu, a 32-year-old executive assistant from Sydney.
She is a single mum to her son Roman who is about to turn three, whom she’s always put first, particularly when she split from her husband shortly after welcoming their baby.
Now, she’s attempting to leave her “mum guilt” behind in order to find love on Married At First Sight.
Selin, who is of Turkish descent, describes herself as strong willed. She hopes to find a “good man” with his head firmly on his shoulders.
She hopes her groom will be, honest, faithful, and someone who will be on her and her son’s team for life.
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The mum and son duo have travelled to plenty of picturesque together, with Selin sharing numerous snaps of them on holidays in Fiji, the Blue Mountains and the Gold Coast.
Selin and her son have surprisingly both dabbled with the entertainment industry before, too. In 2019, Selin’s sister won a radio competition with KIIS FM, and to collect the prize, she came along with Ronan for moral support.
There, they met hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O, with Selin posting about the moment to Instagram writing: “Also we got to meet the crew & “‘everyone loved Roman’.”
Something tells us this wasn’t the last time Selin will be talked about by an Australian radio station. Bring on the wedding!
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After the last two years, it’s fair to see that we’re all feeling a little fatigued. Whether your sleeping patterns have been thrown out of whack, you’re not getting enough nutrients or finding it hard to move your body, the pandemic has undoubtedly changed our approach to wellness. This year, we’re all about renewing our focus on personal wellness and restructuring our lives to maximise overall health — but how exactly do we do that?
Before you fall into a seemingly endless internet hole about magical potions and new styles of meditation, we decided to consult the experts at Ora Health, to uncover their predicted wellness trends for 2022. That way, we can use them as a jumping point to kickstart our wellness journey.
According to the Ora team, we’ll see the health industry (as well as health-conscious individuals), place a greater focus on everyday wellness, with a bigger emphasis on sustainability and regeneration.
Gabriel Perera, founder and managing director of Ora, says we can expect to see natural medicine take hold this year.
“We’re coming back to the first principles of natural medicine,” he explained. “By that, I mean the core idea of giving someone agency over their health. I believe people get the best results with natural medicines when they take ownership of their wellness journey in partnership with health professionals.”
Below, the five major wellness trends expected to dominate in 2022.
Co-creating Wellness
One product alone cannot deliver holistic wellness; the first principle of natural medicine is the concept of taking agency over your own health. True wellness is about understanding what we put into our bodies, and developing a health regime that works best for us.
Hormonal health as the master key
In a world where hormone imbalancing external stressors and endocrine-disrupting chemicals are only becoming more prevalent, taking charge of our own hormonal balance is an ever-growing priority. This year, we’re likely to see wellness experts placing a heavier focus on integrating hormone balancing methods, modalities and products (such as Ora Health’s Hormonal Balance).
Everyday wellness and nutritional support as a consistent practice
A move away from fads and towards everyday health, understanding that natural products take time to work and there’s no such thing as a quick fix. Those living urban lifestyles or with nutritional gaps can bridge the gap over thirty days with plant-based supplements.
Traceable ingredients
Building on transparency and quality, there will be a rise in interest in the traceability of the ingredients found in what we consume. Traceability involves brands selecting the right supply partners: partners who prioritise ethical and sustainable sourcing, and the purity of ingredients.
Regeneration
Wellness will go beyond sustainability and mitigation of harm and move towards actively restoring and replenishing the Earth and its communities and ecosystems.
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Ash Barty will go down in history as one of Australia’s greatest sportspeople, there’s no doubt about it.
As the first Australian to win Wimbledon in 41 years (proceeding the great Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1980), and the first woman to be ranked number one globally in more than 45 years, her achievements truly speak for themselves.
But to come this far, Barty had a legion of fans behind her who’ve believed in her since day dot—and the very first of those were her family.
As Barty continues to make history for Australia, we took a look back at her roots, and to the people who founded the original ‘Barty Party’, paving the way for the rest of the country to join in.
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Ash Barty’s family
Ash Barty was born to Josie and Robert Barty on April 24, 1996. She has two older sisters, Sara and Ali. They grew up in the suburb of Springfield, which is located in Ipswitch, Queensland.
Sporting prowess was already in the blood: Ash’s parents were successful athletes having both previously represented Queensland in golf.
Ash’s great-grandmother on her father’s side was a member of the Ngaragu people from southern NSW and north-eastern Victoria, and when Ash was younger, she and her sisters registered with the clan and learned everything they could about their Indigenous roots, per SMH.
“My heritage is really important to me,” Ash has previously said. “I just think it’s important to do the best I can to be a good role model.”
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These days, Ash’s mother, Josie now works as a radiographer, while her dad previously worked for the State Library in Queensland.
But their other (and very rewarding) full-time job has been cheering Ash on from the sidelines as she became one of the greatest tennis players in Australian history.
Per Essentially Sports, Ash’s parents first introduced her to her junior coach, Jim Joyce, who undoubtedly played a big part in shaping her into the player she is today. She worked with him until she was 15. Then, former professional tennis player Jason Stolenberg began coaching her.
When Ash won Wimbledon in 2021—one of her biggest career moments to date–her Australia-based family were sadly unable to watch her from the sidelines in London due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. That said, the family celebrating her win as they watched from a home on the Gold Coast was just as, if not more emotional as they witnessed the historic moment.
Speaking to 4BC about the nail-biting Wimbledon win, Robert explained: “At the end of the match, I could not remember the last point, and now I’ve seen it a hundred times. All we do is watch her play because we love watching her play tennis.”
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Barty the aunty
In 2019, Ash became an aunty for the first time to her sister’s baby girl, named Olivia.
The athlete introduced her to the world in the best way—by taking her to an after match press conference.
At the time, Ash had just been kicked out of the 2020 Australian Open after losing to Sofia Kenin, but little Olivia put things into perspective.
“It’s my newest niece, my sister just had her, 11 or 12 weeks ago,” she told press as she cradled her in the media room. “This is what life’s about, it’s amazing.”
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves—and we have no doubt the Barty family, along with Ash’s fiancee Gary Kissick will be the first ones cheering her on with the rest of Australia as she continues to do the country proud.
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Warning: The following article contains potential spoilers for And Just Like That season one.
As we inch closer to the season finale of And Just Like That…, there’s one thing that just about every Sex And The City fan knows for sure.
Is it that Samantha Jones’ absence is still felt? Yes. Is it that we want to learn more about Lisa Todd Wexley? Also yes. But mainly, it’s that Steve Brady deserves the happy, couch-enjoying life that has been ripped away from him.
After a whirlwind romance of only three weeks, Che Diaz refuses to date Miranda until she’s out of her sexless marriage. She seems thrown off, not about divorcing her partner of 20 years, but because she can’t have her cake and eat it too. No mention of heartbreak over her decades-long relationship coming to an end, no tears shed about telling their son, Brady—just annoyance at the inconvenience.
In the show’s eighth episode, Miranda asks Steve for a divorce and understandably leaves the bar owner blindsided. Come episode nine, and she is clearly unfazed about the impact leaving her loved ones out of nowhere has had, and has become more concerned that she might pushing her new love interest away.
As for Steve, he has a heart-to-heart with Carrie about their lost marriages. As expected, he breaks hearts worldwide when confessing, with his New York accent cracking, that he never plans to take off his wedding ring because of what his and Miranda’s relationship meant to him. Excuse us, while we sob endless tears.
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Since episode one, fans have noticed that Steve’s revival has been somewhat odd. He’s either missing completely, or when he is on-screen, he’s talking nonsense, screaming from his impaired hearing or being kicked to the kerb, heartbroken.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair,two of the show’s writers Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky (who also wrote the original SATC), defended Steve’s storyline in the reboot.
“Everyone on the show, every single person, loves David Eigenberg as a human being.. We love him as an actor. We love Steve. We are really invested in the Steve-ness of him. He’s so full of life, and the Steves out there are good guys,” Zuritsky responded.
Of course, the internet’s reactionwasn’t in disapproval of Miranda exploring her sexuality. But rather, how she disregarded the meaning of her marriage to Steve—basically saying that he never once made her happy—and how she hypocritically refused to hear criticism over her infidelity despite her reaction to Steve’s cheating scandal in the Sex And The City movie.
Now, the internet is now standing up for Steve, since no other character seems willing, calling out Miranda’s mistreatment of him and manifesting a happier future for the Scout owner.
Interested in commiserating with the equally traumatised? Below, the best memes and Twitter reactions about Steve Brady fromAnd Just Like That.
Next episode, I want Miranda to find Che in bed with a man, then return home to find Steve having dessert on the sofa with Debbie, who is still wearing acrylic nails and shoes. #AndJustLikeThat#ajlthttps://t.co/wkkg1uTUmN
Miranda breaking Steve's heart into a million pieces then enthusiastically running off to the airport to chase Che while bragging about it on the phone to narcissistic Carrie isn't giving what the writers thought it would give 🥴#AndJustLikeThatpic.twitter.com/BjnKAqh674
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Warning: The following article contains potential spoilers for And Just Like That season one, episode nine.
There’s no doubt in our minds that fans of the Sex And The City reboot, And Just Like That…, would have already watched the show’s ninth episode upon its release last night.
For those who didn’t, we suggest you stop reading. For those who did, then the second last episode of the season would have had you cheering, crying and bursting out in laughter. But what many may not have noticed was an interesting crossover between the SATC reboot and Emily In Paris.
The main premise of the episode sees the women and their new friends—Nya Wallace, Lisa Todd Wexley and Seema Patel—helping to paint a women’s shelter in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. But when Carrie’s real-estate agent friend, Seema, chooses not to ruin her gorgeous attire with paint, she takes a seat down the block, sipping on a coffee and smoking a cigarette.
Having told Carrie earlier in the episode that she hopes to find “her guy” in her 54th year around the sun, it looks like Seema may find it sooner than she thought. Pulling up in a sports car next to her table, a handsome man exits the vehicle and introduces himself as Zed, a club owner for the venue she’s seated in front of.
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Of course, he’s handsome and sophisticated, but eagle-eyed fans noticed that his face felt oh-so-familiar. Played by William Abadie, the actor is also the face of Antoine Lambert in Emily In Paris.
Sure, the characters are not the same, but there are some eerie similarities between the two. You see, while Zed is a successful club owner in New York City, Lambert essentially turned Gabriel’s beloved Parisian restaurant into a nightclub in the show’s second season.
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In fact, that’s not the only other time that Abadie’s face has popped up on our screens. Die-hard Sex And The City fans may recognise him in the original show’s fifth episode of its sixth season, titled ‘Lights, Camera, Relationship’.
During Carrie and Berger’s relationship, she takes the struggling writer—and future post-it writer—to her favourite Prada store to treat herself with her book advance. While they’re there, she introduces Berger to Abadie, as Prada store worker Tony, who ends up going as Charlotte’s plus-one while attending Smith’s Brooklyn play, later that episode.
Before you confuse Tony and Zed, remember that Sex And The City had a penchant for re-using the same celebrity for multiple roles. After all, Justin Theroux famously starred in the series twice.
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In season one, Theroux made his debut for the series as Jared, who Carrie uses to try and make Big jealous. And in season two, he returns to play Vaughn Wysel, a boyfriend of Carrie whose incredible family she adores. However, the pair struggle to make it work after certain, uhm, problems in the bedroom.
While Theroux’s characters tended to only last for one episode each, by the look of the final moments in And Just Like That…‘s ninth episode—and the clear chemistry with Seema—Zed is bound to be making another appearance in the season finale, or hopefully, the show’s presumed second season.
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We all know that the perfect outfit is never complete without the perfect bag, but finding one that won’t break the bank can be a trickier mission than you’d expect.
There’s no shortage of incredible handbag brands in Australia, which can make it even harder to narrow your search. From Peta + Jain and Tony Bianco to Prene and The Daily Edited, your wish list could undoubtedly go for miles.
Luckily for you, we’ve done the hard work and compiled our edit of the best designs around.
From large to small, satin to straw, shoppers to cross body bags, we’ve got you covered no matter the occasion.
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Aquarians now come into their own. First, you’re blessed with some extra cash. If left wondering where best to invest, try property or home-related industries. Business travel’s not off the list of possibilities either. And should the occasional obstacle need a determined nudge, you have plenty of planetary power behind you. Ditto for friends and family. Alongside your own ambition, this year their love can also play a big part in your success. Indeed, this year triggers an impatience to unleash your wilder fantasies. Even tired relationships enjoy a fresh lease on life.
Aries (March 21 – April 20)
Best Day: Sunday 30th
The cosmos finds you in a meddling mood. Be careful, or you could talk your way into a headache’s worth of commitments. Some situations don’t need your input – so get out of the way and trust that others will get on just fine without you. The good news? Money matters no longer seem to be a thorn in your side.
Taurus (April 21 – May 20)
Best Day: Tuesday 1st
Forget your usual Taurean caution. This week your need for fun is on par with any of the more uninhibited, go-getting zodiac signs. This means non-stop action; and, delightfully – even long held plans may be detoured by a surprise. Stay flexible for unexpected events, especially the loving kind.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
Best Day: Friday 28th
We all make mistakes and sometimes there’s a tendency to repeat said mistakes time and time again. So, you’d think by now that you would have learned to listen to that “inner voice”, the one that suggests reason. This week you either heed the lesson, or stumble back to square one. Stay clear of financial schemes that seem too good to be true.
Cancer (June 22 – July 22)
Best Day: Saturday 29th
Fear can often hold us back and so often leads to missed opportunities. Don’t give up or change direction this late in the game just because of a few delays – stick with it, have faith and trust both the heavens and your intuition. Live life to the full, and success may come sooner than hoped.
Leo (July 23 – August 23)
Best Day: Thursday 4th
Energy takes a temporary dive this week, as weary Leos retreat. The upside? What you don’t do for yourself you’ll do for others and, in time, this selflessness will be repaid. Perhaps not immediately, but favours are often returned just when you need them most. This is a time when one small kindness could make all the difference
Virgo (August 24 – September 22)
Best Day: Sunday 30th
Your strong character and search for perfection is what distinguishes you from others. You’re always looking for the best solution to any problem. Some shy away from your authoritarian character. One thing’s for certain – others notice your presence; but you can be a tad too serious. Relax, Virgo. Sometimes – it’s just life.
Libra (September 23 – October 23)
Best Day: Monday 31st
From time to time, the least amount of effort can bring the biggest rewards. Librans have charm and confidence, but this week your steadfast spirit also steers most things your way. Plus your words and actions ensure you deliver the goods. It’s a winning formula at a time when you’re urged to mix business with pleasure.
Scorpio (October 24 – November 22)
Best Day: Wednesday 2nd
If someone is suddenly taking potshots at you, it’s because you’ve only just come into their sights. Being noticed has its upside, but it also finds you in the crosshairs. Envious colleagues are happy to gun down your dreams. Sidestep – swiftly and often. And there’s no need to broadcast your innermost thoughts. Keep everything under wraps.
Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21)
Best Day: Tuesday 1st
Tensions flare as power struggles promote either fight or flight. Your fiery Sagittarian anger can be explosive, but suppressing emotions isn’t healthy either. If you have a problem, aim for a positive outcome rather than just venting. Either clear the air, or take very long walks. In any case, your health can only improve with a little extra exercise.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Best Day: Friday 28th
Good one, Capricorn. You’ve managed to make it to this point with much of your stability still intact. All you have to do now is keep your cards pinned close to your chest while doing business as usual. Two hints: don’t say more than you have to, and don’t try to fix what isn’t broken. This week, keep everything objective and balanced.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
Best Day: Saturday 29th
Common sense proves to be your biggest ally this week, when you’re asked to be more giving in your approach to life and love. Children draw out your nurturing tendencies, or close friends and family need a helping hand. If that means putting up with minor gripes, so be it. You now have heavenly support.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Best Day: Thursday 3rd
This week finds most Pisceans blessed with achievement and genuine joy. The universe sets its generous heart on rewarding you. You’ve been through some challenging times, for sure – but all that diligence finally starts to pay off. Take some time to reflect on the past few months, and then seize any new opportunity in front of you.
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Forget Prince William and Kate Middleton, in tennis world, there’s an emerging couple who have the makings of sporting royalty. The duo at hand? Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo.
At 26 years old, Keys, who reigns from Illinois, USA, has stormed the sporting scene with some impressive wins to her name. She was previously seeded seventh in the world at her height, but there’s no doubt she could beat that.
In January 2022, Keys beat fellow American Alison Riske in straight sets to take out the WTA title at the Adelaide International 2, and she’s since reached the semi-final of the Australian Open where she’ll take on Australia’s own Ash Barty.
Meanwhile, 28-year-old Fratangelo’s success came a little earlier when he won the boys’ singles title at the 2011 French Open. The Pennsylvanian turned pro in 2012 and later won a game at the 2016 French Open.
In 2021, the couple teamed up to compete in the mixed doubles at the US Open, where they reached the second round before sadly being knocked out—here’s hoping there’s a round two to come.
Convinced they’re a tennis power couple? Keep reading for more on their relationship.
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How did Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo meet?
Keys and Fratangelo both moved to Boca Raton, Florida when they were younger, where they trained at the same tennis facility. Per ATPTour, they met through the mutual friends they shared there.
Fratangelo later moved to Orlando, with Keys following him shortly after. They lived in the same complex, and subsequently began dating in 2017.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, the pair isolated together in the US. They shared some of their unique experience on Instagram.
“No one I would rather get dressed up to go to the kitchen with,” Keys shared on Instagram alongside a selfie of the pair at home together.
They also shared several pictures of their joint at-home workouts. Athlete’s gotta what an athlete’s gotta do, we guess…
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What have they said about each other?
Along with their workouts and selfies posted to Instagram, the couple have also spoken about playing together.
After competing at the US Open mixed doubles tournament, Keys commented on why it had taken them so long to finally team up.
“He finally wore me down,” Keys explained to media.
“I was always just saying I was going to be so nervous and I was going to have to try so hard, but he finally said, ‘We’ll just have some fun.’ I’m very happy that we did it.”
She added: “Of all the memories you have of all the matches, it’s obviously the people you are with who make those moments.”
“To be able to have a moment on court together I think is definitely something that is going to stick in my mind.”
Fratangelo added of his partner: “I think just to play with someone who you love and who you care about the most [is special].
“I had a lot of fun out there with her. We were joking a lot on the changeovers.”
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You’ve probably seen a meme or ten circulating that features the likes of an iconic ‘90s celebrity, which then proceeds to tell you if you know who it is, you should be using an eye cream.
Hilarious, and true.
Our eyes are one of the first places fine lines and wrinkles like to appear, and so it requires attention early.
But you may have also heard that some eye creams are really just, in the words of beauty boss Zoë Foster Blake, ‘little pots of expensive moisturiser’.
This can also be true.
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However, if you choose an eye cream or serum with an active ingredient, or in this case retinol, you’ll be doing much more than just simply hydrating your crow’s feet.
Retinol often scares first-time users, but starting out with an eye-specific formula is actually an excellent choice.
As this area is typically more sensitive, retinol eye creams are formulated to be both gentle enough and effective enough to renew the skin’s surface.
The result? A smoother, plumper and youthful-looking eye area.
This silky eye serum can be used all over the eye, including the eyelids. It uses retinol to tighten and improve skin texture, while the antioxidants found in ferulic acid help to fight free radicals.
Dr. Dennis Gross Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum, $69 at Sephora.
If you’re looking to tackle dark circles as well as fine lines, this retinol formula does it best. It can also be used in the morning to reduce puffiness, just ensure you follow with SPF.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream, $71 at Adore Beauty.
With hyaluronic acid, caffeine and retinol all involved, this eye cream tackles dryness, puffiness and the signs of ageing all at once. Sensitive skin types will also be happy to know it contains aloe vera and oatmeal to soothe.
First Aid Beauty Fab Skin Lab Retinol Eye Cream, $72 at Sephora.
Sometimes one type of retinol just isn’t enough. This powerful pint-sized hero has three: a fast-acting retinoid, time-release retinol, and a retinol booster. Wrinkles don’t stand a chance.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum, $135 at Adore Beauty.
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The celebrity engagement announcements seem to be the tune of 2022. After welcoming their son, Dakota in April of last year, Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin are officially engaged. They pair have been together for four years, after meeting on the set of Changeland in Thailand, before being spotted grabbing dinner at an Italian restaurant in 2017.
The news broke after a source told Peoplethat the two were engaged, with E! Newslater confirming the news after Song was photographed in Beverly Hills sporting a massive diamond engagement ring. You can see the photos here, with the ring appearing to be pear or tear-drop shaped, taking up most of her ring finger.
The couple are notoriously private, but in August 2020, Song offered a rare glimpse into their relationship with a sweet Birthday tribute to Culkin. She took to Instagram, writing:
“Happy 40th birthday to this magical being,” she wrote. “I could sit here and write endlessly about how wonderful, kind, loving, genuine, loyal, honest, brilliant and hilarious you are, and how grateful I am that I get to share and do this life thing with you. But firstly, that would take me an eternity and secondly, you won’t even see this because you don’t ever use instagram. Hahaha. My unicorn that I never thought could exist, I am luckiest person in the world because I am loved by you.”
Back in 2018, Culkin announced his desires to start a family with song while appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, saying that he was keen to “make some babies.”
He continued by expressing how happy he was with where his life was at, and his excitement for building a life with Song.
“I have a pretty little family — a pretty girl, a pretty dog, a pretty cat and all that stuff. We’re gonna move,” he said at the time. “We’re doing the house thing and all that kind of stuff,” the Home Alone actor said.
Song is equally as smitten with Culkin, gushing about him during an interview with Esquire back in 2020.
“People don’t realize how incredibly kind and loyal and sweet and smart he is,” she said. “Truly what makes Mack so special is that he is so unapologetically Mack. He knows who he is, and he’s 100 percent okay with that. And that to me is an incredibly sexy quality. He’s worked really hard to be the person he is.”
This will be the Song’s first marriage, while it marks Culkin’s second, given that he was previously married to to Rachel Miner, from 1998 to 2002.
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With the Friends reunion well and truly behind us, we’re feeling a little nostalgic.
There’s no denying that we love the original cast, but the sitcom wouldn’t be what it is without a few surprise scenes from a few favourite celebrities.
From Winona Ryder to Richard Branson, there’s been no shortage of stars who made a big splash on set.
Some were just starting out in their careers while others were already household names, but we loved watching each and every one of them.
Here, we’ve rounded up the 26 cameos from celebrities over the years.
Anna Faris (Season 10)
Anna appeared toward the end of the show as the biological mother of Monica and Chandler’s adopted twins.
Kristin Davis (Season 7)
Sex and the City was at the height of its popularity when Kristin made a guest-appearance as Joey’s love interest. Rachel and Phoebe become obsessed with making their relationship last, but unfortunately it didn’t continue for longer than one episode. In a recent interview withToday, it turns out, Davis was rather nervous to take on the role because of the live studio audience.
“I remember losing sleep.Sex and the Citywas in production, but I was nervous to be the tiny character of Erin, losing sleep, partly because of the live audience,” she said. “But partly because you’re in this world that has been created that is so alive and so specific and you’re trying to make sure you’re fitting yourself in there properly.”
She continued, “I remember, like, ‘Will I set that joke up OK? Will Matt [LeBlanc] be happy? Will I just go blank?’ Things go through your head when you’re in those situations that are heightened like that. Obviously, it was the highest of the high at that point.”
Danny DeVito (Season 10)
All credit goes to Danny DeVito for his incredible appearance as Phoebe’s surprise stripper at her bridal shower. His memorable crying scene and dance routine made for very enjoyable viewing.
Dakota Fanning (Season 10)
Child actress Dakota was already famous in her own right for starring in Cat in the Hat and Uptown Girls when she made her appearance on the sitcom. She appeared in the final season and befriended Joey as the child who lived in the house Monica and Chandler were viewing.
Paul Rudd (Seasons 9 & 10)
Who can forget Paul Rudd’s ongoing contribution to the show as Phoebe’s pianist boyfriend, and eventual husband, Mike Hannigan. Their love story was really one for the ages.
Christina Applegate (Season 9 & 10)
Christina appeared as the sister of Rachel Green in several episodes, with her snooty attitude making her a memorable character. In fact, her performance was so good, the cameo won her an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy in 2003.
Dermot Mulroney (Season 9)
Already loved for his role in My Best Friend’s Wedding, Dermot played Rachel’s coworker turned love interest for three episodes. In an interview, he reveals people would call out to him by his character’s name, Gavin, when they saw him in the street.
Hank Azaria (Seasons 1, 7 & 9)
Phoebe’s scientist boyfriend who leaves her to work in Minsk was certainly a recurring favourite. His character continued to pop up throughout the series, often wreaking havoc on Phoebes’ heart.
Aisha Taylor (Season 9)
Originally Joey’s palaeontologist girlfriend, Aisha eventually found a more compatible match in Ross (not before breaking a few hearts, though).
Alec Baldwin (Season 8)
Alec Baldwin made a memorable appearance as Phoebe’s irritatingly enthusiastic boyfriend. He appeared for two episodes before everyone found his overly joyful personality unbearable and Phoebe decided to end things.
Brad Pitt (Season 8)
Arguably the best celebrity appearance of them all, Brad Pitt nailed the role of Ross and Rachel’s former classmate and founder of the ‘I Hate Rachel Green’ club. Funnily enough, him and Aniston were married in real life at the time of filming.
Willie Garson (Season 5)
The late Willie Garson is typically known for his role as Stanford Blatch, Carrie Bradshaw’s best friend, in Sex And The City. But what some may not know that Garson also had an appearance in Friends‘ fifth season. In the sitcom, Garson played the character of Steve Cera, a neighbour of Ross Geller, who asked Ross to donate to the caretaker of the building who’s reaching retirement, despite Ross having just moved in.
Winona Ryder (Season 7)
Winona appeared as a former sorority sister of Rachel who becomes embroiled in a heated debate about whether or not they once shared a kiss. Ultimately, she confesses her undying love for Rachel at the end, but the feelings are sadly not reciprocated.
Susan Sarandon (Season 7)
A dramatically memorable performance came from Susan Sarandon in her role as soap star Jessica Lockhart. Trying to imagine her brain in Joey’s body was wildly unbelievable, but extremely amusing.
Bruce Willis (Season 6)
The iconic Bruce Willis appeared on the show for a few episodes as Rachel’s boyfriend, Paul. He also happened to be the father of Ross’ 20-year-old girlfriend which was uncomfortable to say the least.
Reese Witherspoon (Season 6)
Reese absolutely nailed the role of Rachel’s spoiled little sister Jill. She ended up going on a date with Ross in one of the episodes but as we all imagined, it didn’t end well.
Elle Macpherson (Season 6)
Playing the role of Joey’s roommate and eventual girlfriend, Elle’s character made waves for taking a dislike toward the group.
Cole Sprouse (Seasons 6, 7 & 8)
Cole was an adorable addition to the series, playing Ross and Carol’s son. He later revealed he developed a big crush on Jennifer Aniston while filming (and who can blame him)?
Richard Branson (Season 4)
He only appears for a minute but the Richard Branson cameo is a great one. Making a dig at his billionaire status, he’s seen trying to sell cheap merchandise to Joey and Chandler.
Hugh Laurie (Season 4)
The hilarious scene between Hugh Laurie and Jennifer Aniston plays out while she’s travelling over to London to surprise him at his wedding. After growing increasingly infuriated with her, Hugh eventually tells her he believes they were actually ‘on a break’, to the amusement of everyone.
Sarah Ferguson (Season 4)
A trip to London wouldn’t be complete without a cameo from Fergie herself. She even has time to grab a quick selfie with Joey in his ridiculously large Union Jack hat.
Billy Crystal and Robin Williams (Season 3)
Billy and Robin actually made their cameo by chance as they happened to be filming on a nearby set while an episode of Friends was taking place. They stopped by Central Perk for a quick cup of coffee and played out an entirely impromptu scene. Unsurprisingly, hilarity ensued.
Ben Stiller (Season 3)
Ben Stiller has one of the funniest cameos throughout the show, playing Rachel’s boyfriend with extreme anger issues. For some reason, nobody is privy to his outbursts except Ross, but it all comes crashing down eventually.
Julia Roberts (Season 2)
She was one of Hollywood’s biggest rising stars at the time, and Julia Roberts did not disappoint with her cameo. Playing the role of Susie Moss, she comes back to seek revenge on Chandler for a humiliating incident that occured while they were at school together.
Brooke Shields (Season 2)
This well-known actress appears as a Dr. Drake Ramoray (Joey) superfan. She has a hard time understanding that his character on the show isn’t who he actually is in real life, bless her.
Charlie Sheen (Season 2)
Phoebe contracts the chicken pox right before her old flame Ryan (played by Charlie Sheen) returns from his post in the navy. Unfortunately, they both end up contracting it but the itching and scratching does make for great television.
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When one thinks of Kate Middleton, the mind directly goes to perfectly cut midis, tailored trousers and, if we’re lucky enough, a glimmering sequinned gown.
So when the Duchess of Cambridge stepped out this week in a leopard print shirt dress, courtesy of Derek Lam 10 Crosby, you couldn’t really blame us for doing a double take.
As per usual, the future queen consort of the UK looked effortless and chic in the unexpected print, with the dress’ khaki hue setting it off subtly.
She pulled the look together by adding a belt by ba&sh, gold hoop earrings from ASOS and a pair of black knee-high boots. A winter wardrobe dream, to say the least.
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Of course, this isn’t the only time we’ve seen the Duchess rock the unique print. Back in January 2020, Kate stepped out in Cardiff, Wales wearing a striking leopard print midi-skirt.
The bold print was surprising enough in itself, but it was the fact the skirt was from High Street label Zara (and worth around AUD$50) that really cemented it as a style hit at the time.
The Duchess is known for mixing High Street bargains in her wardrobe repertoire—and perhaps this leopard-print moment was the inspiration behind her most recent outfit, two years later.
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The Duchess’ engagement this week was to celebrate the success of the mental health text service, called Shout. Kate, along with her husband Prince William, and in-laws Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan set up the organisation back in 2017.
With more than one million conversations now held over the crisis help text service, Kate marked the milestone by visiting the organisation’s London headquarters to meet with staff and volunteers dedicated to the service.
Today, we were thrilled to welcome @KensingtonRoyal to speak to three of our fantastic Shout Volunteers, @alexiscaught, Selena and Angus, to celebrate their vital role in helping us take 1 million conversations with people needing urgent mental health support 💙 pic.twitter.com/9bKTNURFs5
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Fashion is back to its former glory, with the city of lights playing host to the countless celebrities in town for the Menswear and Haute Couture shows at Paris Fashion Week.
From the Grand Palais to the Champs-Élysées and everywhere along the Seine, our favourite A-listers have pulled out all the stops and are giving us a lesson on how to perfect French fashion on the cobbled streets and the highly covetable front rows.
Here, we round up all the celebrity street style moments from Paris Fashion Week 2022 that will have you saying “j’adore”.
Margot Robbie outside Chanel
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Kanye West and Julia Fox outside Schiaparelli
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Cara Delevingne outside Dior
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Adut Akech Bior outside Schiaparelli
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Simon Porte Jacquemus and Carine Roitfeld outside Schiaparelli
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Olivier Rousteing outside Schiaparelli
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Laverne Cox outside Schiaparelli
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Lucien Laviscount outside Dior
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Tyler The Creator outside Louis Vuitton
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Evan Mock outside Louis Vuitton
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We will continue to update this piece with additional looks as shows continue so be sure to check in for more.
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Dylan Alcott has just been announced as Australian Of The Year 2022, and Australia is pretty happy about it. In his emotional acceptance speech, he reflected on the difficulties he’s faced throughout his life, from being bullied at school to dealing with a lack of representation in the media. He revealed he went from hating his disability, to loving it, and gave thanks to his friends, family and “amazing partner” for helping him see just how wonderful he is.
If you’re wondering who his amazing partner is, it’s none other than Australian sexologist, Chantelle Otten. Read on as we uncover how the pair met, and more about Otten— the woman who has changed Dylan’s life for the better.
How did Chantelle Otten and Dylan Alcott meet?
Chantelle and Dylan’s love story is a classic one. Chantelle was dragged along to Dylan’s book signing event as a plus one of her friend, little did she knew, she’d be meeting the love of her life there.
Speaking to Mamamia’s No Filterpodcast, Chantelle recalls the moment she first laid eyes on him.
“I looked across the room, and I saw him and I just went: ‘Ah, that’s my person’. That’s the person I’m going to be with for the rest of my life. “I really felt this wave come over my body. And he was just so beautiful to look at and the way that he spoke. And I think that I just recognised that what he was doing was so similar to what I was doing. I really felt like I had met my match at that point,” she said.
The pair didn’t really speak at the event, with Chantelle finding herself overcome with shyness. She posted about the event on Instagram, and Dylan sent her a DM in response, after that, she decided to ask him out for a drink, where they proceeded to embark on a 12-hour long date (a definite sign of a good time).
After their incredible date, Chantelle went back to Holland for a few months to spend time with her family. Upon returning, Dylan expressed just how much he’d missed her, and she moved into his house just a week later.
As for the first time they had sex, Chantelle said that they were both pleased with the way things panned out.
“I think we were both pretty nervous to be honest,” she said. “But we had a lot of practice and it worked out well.”
Given that they both have sizeable online media followings and live life in the public eye, they’re used to being approached in public. Chantelle did say, however, that she finds it hurtful when people praise her for being “brave” in her relationship with Dylan.
“I’ve definitely had people come up to me and say, You’re such a brave person, or you’re so kind, or you’re a saint. And I’m like, Are you kidding? He looks after me,” she said.
What does Chantelle Otten do for work?
Chantelle is an internationally-acclaimed psycho-sexologist who is passionate about breaking down sexual stigma, bolstering people’s self-esteem and normalising all the ins and outs of sex, in all its many forms. She has a Bachelor of Psychological Science, a Masters of Science Medicine in Sexual Health/Psychosexual Therapy and attended the ESSM School of Sexual Medicine. In short, she’s pretty damn qualified.
She also works as an Australian Sexual Health and Wellness Ambassador for Lovehoney and is a consultant for Bumble Australia. Last year, she published her first book titled, The Sex Ed You Never Had, which covers everything from anatomy and reproductive health to self-esteem and communication.
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The codes of the luxury maison Chanel are simple; tweed, pearls, camellias, yet Creative Director Virginie Viard is ushering a new motif for the house—the horse.
While Haute Couture presentations are typically revered for their theatricality, especially at Chanel, Viard surprised us all with an unlikely surprise guest who opened the Spring/Summer 2022 collection presentation at the equine dreamscape at the Grand Palais.
Fashion and European royalty, Charlotte Casiraghi, who is the granddaughter of Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco, proved that this season is set to be a horse girl summer. How, you ask? Only by commencing the show with a saunter around the runway on horseback.
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Of course, this isn’t the first time a horse has graced the catwalk at Chanel with model Lola Nicon as the ‘bride’ mounting a white horse to close the label’s Spring/Summer 2021 Haute Couture show.
Donning an apt jockey’s cap, riding boots and black tweed jacket, Casiraghi set the tone for the collection which featured quintessential pant suits, delicate dresses and of course the iconic bride.
Virad subvert our expectations for a more androgynous approach of Haute Couture, instead showcasing “ethereal dresses that float as if suspended” adorned with “fringes, macramé, bright lace, iridescent tweeds and colourful jewelled buttons”, as per the collection notes.
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Rather than the more practical riding shoe, Virad styled the models in two-toned Mary Janes which are a nod to the golden era of the house in the 1920’s.
Gabrielle Chanel’s effervescent femininity is definitely an inspiration for the collection with plenty of Coco-isms at play. The poster child of the roaring twenties was the flapper, so Viard presented peplum-esque silhouettes that brought the look into a contemporary age.
Fringe hangs of a bodice in one look, while elsewhere in the collection it’s used as accent shoulders and waistlines. The makeup of the collection is true to form, inspired by leading ladies in silent movies like Metropolis and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
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While Chanel certainly isn’t horsing around this season, we can’t help but wonder whether this saddle club style is back?
While Collina Strada’s Spring/Summer 2022 show took the horse motif literally, showcasing paper mache horse heads as an avant-garde accessory, we’re wondering whether it’s time to stock up on tailored blazers, knee high boots and cigarette trousers, all Chanel of course.
Keep scrolling for marie claire’s favourite looks from the collection below.
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The secrets of the Playboy mansion are being brought to life in an explosive new documentary. Holly Madison, one of the original bunnies, is lifting the lid on the sordid details that went on inside the house, claiming that she was afraid to leave because of the “mountains of revenge porn” which Hugh Hefner kept of all the women.
“He’s taking all kinds of naked pictures of these women when we were wasted out of our minds,” the 42-year-old said. “It was just gross.”
Speaking to Toofab in December, Holly explained that Hefner would make “copies of the photos he took” and “hand them out to everyone who had gone out that night.”
Crystal Hefner (the wife of the late magazine magnate) confirmed Holly’s claims, tweeting:
“I found thousands of those disposable camera photos you are talking about @hollymadison. I immediately ripped them up and destroyed every single one of them for you and the countless other women in them. They’re gone.”
Holly then retweeted Crystal, writing “thank you.”
Later in the documentary, Holly detailed her personal life and the circumstances which lead her to the mansion. She said that she had trouble connecting with people as a young woman, and considered herself to be “kind of asexual” before meeting Hefner. She moved to Los Angeles to finish college, and moved into the mansion at the age of 21. After taking part in Hefner’s “group sex” bedtime routine, she asked him to move in, claiming she was drawn to the sense of “community” the mansion fostered.
It wasn’t long though, before the illusion shattered, with Holly now comparing Hefner’s organisation to a cult.
“The reason I think the mansion was very cultlike, looking back on it, is because we were all kind of gaslit and expected to think of Hef as, like, this really good guy. You started to feel like, ‘Oh, he’s not what they say in the media — he’s just a nice man,’” she explained.
The 10-part docuseries, titled Secrets Of Playboy will be airing on BINGE sometime later this year, but the date has not yet been confirmed. You can stream the first episode on Foxtel Now on the 24th April.
A few days ago, Playboy released an open letter on Mediumwhich addressed the allegations brought forth in the documentary. The company condemned the actions of Hefner, calling them “abhorrent actions” and reaffirming the company’s stance on
“We trust and validate women and their stories, and we strongly support the individuals who have come forward to share their experiences. We will continue to confront any parts of our legacy that do not reflect our values today, and to build upon the progress we have made as we evolve as a company so we can drive positive change for you and our communities.”
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Tennis legend, Paralympian and activist Dylan Alcott has made history by becoming the first Australian Of The Year with a disability.
The 31-year-old athlete was visibly moved after winning the prestigious award, given to him for his achievements in sport and his advocacy for people with disabilities.
“I’ve been in a wheelchair my whole life … I’ve known nothing but having a disability,” he said in his acceptance speech.
“If I’m honest with you, I can’t tell you how much I used to hate myself. I used to hate having a disability. I hated being different.”
He continued: “Whenever I turned on the TV or the radio or the newspaper, I never saw anybody like me. And, whenever I did, it was a road safety ad where someone drink drives, has a car accident and what’s the next scene? Someone like me in tears because their life was over.
“I thought to myself, ‘That’s not my life’, but I believed that was going to be my life. But I’m so lucky that I had one of the best families, some of the best friends, my beautiful partner and my whole team who told me that I was worthy.”
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Alcott also dedicated part of his acceptance speech to healthcare workers across Australia who are working tirelessly on the frontline as the country battles with the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The last two years have been so tough on so many people and I feel honestly ridiculous being here,” he said.
“To our front-line workers, our nurses, our doctors, people running our vaccines, ambulances, firefighters, you deserve this much more than a guy who hits tennis balls and loves talking. I really mean that. It’s such a huge honour.”
Lastly, Alcott paid tribute to our outgoing Australian of the Year for 2021, Grace Tame, activist and advocate for survivors of sexual assault.
“Tame, you are fierce and I love it,” he said.
“You have done so much for your cause and if I could be one-eighth of the Australian of the Year that you were, I think I’ve done my job.
“When I won the US Open I skolled a beer out of my trophy and you said, ‘If I got to pass the mantle over to this guy I’d be honoured. But we have to skoll the beer together’. Give me a couple of days and then we can do it. Not just yet,” he laughed, referencing the fact that he’s still in the midst of competing at the Australian Open tennis tournament.
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Alcott has won 23 quad wheelchair grand slams, and he became the first male in tennis history to win a Golden Slam (winning all four grand slams within a year, as well as winning gold at the Olympics).
In 2017, the activist founded the Dylan Alcott Foundation, which provides scholarships and grant funding to marginalised Australians with a disability.
He also launched AbilityFest, which is Australia’s first and only inclusive, fully accessible music festival.
Australian’s across the country were thrilled with his win, with iconic TV journalist Lisa Wilkinson writing on Instagram: “Such a brilliant choice…after Grace’s incredible year. And what a brilliant acceptance speech…already calling government to account on the NDIS, RAT tests, inclusion, and the like. Another Australian of the year who is going to use their platform as a force for good. Bravo!”
Olympian Giaan Rooney also shared her excitement for Alcott, writing: “So well deserved – a sporting profile that is changing lives! Congratulations Dylan!!!”
We couldn’t agree with these statements more—here’s to a glorious year ahead for Dylan.
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When it comes to filming sex scenes, any woman would find it challenging to bare all in front of a full set of crew members. And for more mature actors amongst Hollywood’s A-list, Emma Thompson says that the pressure only increases.
The two-time Oscar winner—and hardcore Adele lover—has opened up about how she prepared to film an intimate scene in her upcoming film, Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, during an interview for one of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival’s virtual panels, ‘Cinema Café’.
In the sex-positive film, Thompson plays Nancy Stokes, a widowed teacher who hired a male escort, played by Daryl McCormack, in the hopes of experiencing an orgasm for the first time in her life. To do so, Thompson’s character glances at herself in a mirror and removes her robe, a scene which she says took an abundance of work with McCormack and the film’s director.
“[Director] Sophie [Hyde], Daryl, and I rehearsed entirely nude and talked about our bodies,” she said.
“[We] talked about our relationship with our bodies, drew them, discussed the things that we find difficult about, things we like about them, described one another’s bodies.”
WATCH BELOW: The 2022 Sundance Film Festival’s ‘Cinema Cafè’ with Emma Thompson
While the Love Actually actress spoke of how filming such a sensitive scene was done with care and consideration, she also revealed that it felt “very challenging” to take part in such an intimate scene at the age of 62.
She went on to explain how doing so felt even more difficult given the “dreadful demands” forced onto women to meet certain body expectations.
“It’s very challenging to be nude at 62,” she admitted, explaining how the scene sees her character “stand in front a mirror alone and she drops her robe”.
“Nothing has changed in the dreadful demands made upon women in the real world but also in acting,” Thompson said. “This thing of having to be thin is still the same as it ever way, and actually in some ways, I think it’s worse now.”
However, while Thompson found the process difficult, she revealed that she may not have been able to go through with it at an earlier time in her life.
“I don’t think I could’ve done it before the age that I am. And yet, of course, the age that I am makes it extremely challenging because we aren’t used to seeing untreated bodies on the screen.”
No matter what, there’s no doubt in our minds that any female actor who takes part in any intimate scene should be made to feel just as beautiful as we see them.
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Today, a woman’s smile—or rather, lack-there-of—filled half the country with joy, and sent the other half into an apoplectic fit. I am, of course, talking about Grace Tame’s photoshoot with Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
It was a photo seen around the country. A sullen-faced Tame, her fiancé Max Heerey, the Prime Minister, and his wife Jenny, arriving at the Lodge in Canberra to celebrate the 2022 Australian of the Year finalists.
For many women (this author included), Tame’s expression summed up everything this past year has asked us to weather. We’ve offered our trauma for public perusal, and instead of the systemic change so desperately needed, found meaningless platitudes instead.
However, for some people, Tame refusing to play to the feminine mainstays of smiling and making nice was simply too much. In comments sections, national broadsheets and even in the posts of our elected officials, she’s been called childish, disrespectful, and ungracious.
Childish? For what? Refusing to provide a PR-friendly photo opportunity for a Prime Minister who has—in my opinion—failed repeatedly to lead when it comes to women’s safety? Attending an event where she was a guest of honour?
As Nina Funnell, the journalist behind the #LetHerSpeak campaign that allowed Grace to tell her story said: “What exactly did they think would happen when they organised this photo op? Grace Tame is not the type to lie about how she feels. And nor should we ever put her in a position where she is expected to.”
It’s hard to believe that it was only 12 months ago that Tame was announced as the 2021 Australian of the Year, an event that no one—not Tame, not the public, and certainly not Scott Morrison—could have anticipated would spark such a domino effect.
It was seeing Tame side by side with the Prime Minister that inspired Brittany Higgins, a former Liberal party staffer, to speak up about her alleged sexual assault. She has inspired countless other conversations—around dinner tables, workplaces, and amongst friends—about the evil truth of child sexual abuse in this country. She’s even been responsible to a 30-year high in people accessing sexual assault support services, with many saying they felt it was okay to access help after seeing Tame speak.
During these last 12 months, Grace Tame has worked tirelessly to bring cultural and structural change towards ending sexual abuse of children and others. She’s retraumatised herself again and again, left herself open to personal attacks, and does it all—most of the time—with a grin.
“It’s terrifying to do something in the face of evil, but what’s more terrifying is not doing something,” she told marie claire Australia in 2021. “There’s so much more potential suffering to come from doing nothing.”
So no, she’s under no obligation to smile next to the man who had to think of workplace sexual assault “as a father”, rather than a leader. (“Having children doesn’t guarantee a conscience,” Tame said at the time.) She shouldn’t ‘have’ to smile next to a man whose government created an action plan to address violence against women and children that contained “no genuine commitment, no legitimate action, just hollow words”.
She doesn’t owe you a smile. If anything, Scott Morrison might want to try wiping off his.
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At Dior’s Spring/Summer 2022 Haute Couture collection, Maria Grazia Chiuri once again cements herself as a grand couturier with her ode to masterful artisans and the meaningful collaborations that construct a fashion empire.
At the heart of the collection lies a “desire to abolish the boundaries between arts and craft”, reads a press release.
It’s a complete contrast to the kaladospic wearable avant-garde art emerging designer Jordan Gogos is pioneering, but Dior’s collection pushes the boundaries, calling for haute couture to be a fully realised “three-dimensional conceptual act”.
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Despite the collection filled with plenty of Chiuri-isms, read: pristine tailoring and modest hemlines, exquisite embroidery is the focal point of the presentation, contrasting the structural simplicity of Chiuri’s designs with the work of a skillful atelier.
Speaking to the prevalence of embroidery in the collection, Dior revealed in its show notes that this was “a symbol of the atelier’s original excellence not just a decorative detail. It gives fabric its structure, its architecture”.
This is most apparent in the striking asymmetrical bodysuits and signature evening dresses adorned with “shards” that give movement to the material.
Tulle is embroidered with tassels of fine pearls and diamond shaped satin tubes to make the romantic gown to end all gowns. Elsewhere in the collection, silk crepe dance across the models body in floor grazing ecru skirts and gunmetal day dresses.
It’s fluid femininity at its finest.
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A focus on structured shapes is seen in the androgynous suiting, with a minimalist white eyeliner complimenting the collection’s architecture with a Euphoria-esque twist.
Staples of menswear, including vests and waistcoats, are given a modern makeover with fringe embroidered onto fishnet and organza.
While Dior is rooted in traditional French craftsmanship, Chiuri is ushering in a new era for the maison with her collaboration with Indian artist couple Madhvi and Manu Parekh, the Chanakya Atelier and the Chanakya School of Craft.
Arts and crafts defy boundaries and borders, with collaboration and creativity the crux of the collection.
Dior’s Spring/Summer 2022 Haute Couture collection is suitable to every palette, and will definitely satisfy your appetite.
For marie claire’s favourites from the collection, keep scrolling below.
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With a new season of Married At First Sight almost in full swing for yet another year, we’re only just being introduced to the season nine contestants—and of course, counting down the days until their fairy tale.
But while we eagerly wait the new scandals on the horizon, it makes sense that many want to know who stood the test of time… last year.
If we’re to believe the experts in the lead up to the Channel Nine social experiment, season eight’s cast showcased “real” love stories—and there’s no doubt that sparks were flying for the first crop of couples.
Speaking in conversation with The Latch, series experts Mel Schilling, John Aiken and newcomer clinical sexologist, Alessandra Rampolla, initially touched on what fans could expect to see transpire between the couples back in 2021.
When asked if there were “any love stories” between contestants that year, Schilling enthusiastically said: “Yes!”.
But what she right? Below, an investigation into which Married At First Sightseason eight couples are still together.
Samantha & Cameron
It was an instant connection for MAFS couple Sam and Cam on their wedding day, but if recent teasers are anything to go by it looks like the groom lands himself in hot water later in the season.
Thanks to an editing mishap, eagle-eyed fans have seen an unfaithful partnership revealed—and it proved that Cam cheated on his new TV bride.
In a piece of juicy footage, twocontestants could be seen out of focus and only from the knees down. The groom in question can be seen holding another by the leg, saying “I wish that the experts matched us.”
And as we know, the two contestants turned out to be Cameron and bride Coco. Soon after, Cameron and Coco began meeting up in secretafter their respective marriages started going downhill. And whilemany speculated that Coco and Cameron would re-enter the experiment together,it didn’t happen.
“What made it hard to pursue that afterwards was that we were right in the midst of COVID and in different states. I was going to Queensland and she was staying in Sydney,” Cameron told Nine Now.
Despite this, Cameron was happy with his decision to leave the experiment, due to “pressure” that would have surfaced from staying.
“I know it would have been hard regardless. I know there would have been a lot of pressure on us as the couple that had the scandal,” he said.
“That was at the time where my relationship was so low and it was nice to have somebody to share that experience with. I think ’cause things were so bad with Sam I didn’t feel like I was able to by myself. And then when Coco and I started hanging out I was able to be myself and have a laugh,” he said.
As for Samantha, she revealed that she thought Cameron and Coco would enter the experiment together, but despite this she was firm in her decision to leave.
“It was a no-brainer. The moment I threw the ring on the table [at the previous Dinner Party] I knew that there was no chance [of my marriage working],” she said.
Booka & Brett
MAFS’ resident quirky couple Booka and Brett quickly stole the hearts of the nation when sparks flew at their wedding, but their relationship began to crumble rather quickly.
Following their nuptials, gossip site The Wash noted that Melbourne-based Brett was noticeably absent from Booka’s MAFS viewing party in Perth, while fans noticed that while Brett was following his new bride on Instagram, she wasn’t following him back (the tell-tale sign of all good relationships, really).
Viewers may have guessed that meant the couple were no longer together, but Pedestrian did some further digging and found a sneaky comment on Facebook that quickly debunked this theory.
“I’m not giving away any spoilers talk but this insta sh*t means zero. I don’t follow anyone from the show cos that’s the rulessss. Brett clearly gives zero fu*ks about rules. That is all. As you were bows,” she wrote.
However, reality TV podcastSo Dramatic! revealed that multiple sources have confirmed to host Megan Pustetto that the coupledidn’tmake it out of the experiment.
“I can confirm that these two are no longer together, and not only that, they don’t even make it to the final vows,” Pustetto said.
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Melissa & Bryce
Despite a rocky start to the relationship, potential for Bryce and Melissa’s long-term relationship began to surface throughout the season and following filming.
Of course, by July 2021, the couple confirmed that not only were they engaged to be married, but they were expecting twins.
In a cover shoot withNew Idea, the couple have announced that not only are they engaged, but that Melissa is pregnant with twins.
Speaking to the publication, Bryce revealed that the sudden life milestones “all happened very fast”.
In the couple’s photoshoot, Bryce is seen cradling Melissa’s baby bump as the pair hold up a sonogram of their two bundles of joy.
“We’re not doing this for anybody else, it’s about us—we’re cementing our love,” Bryce said. “Melissa deserves to be happy and I’m apparently very good at that, so I’m looking forward to making it all official.”
On October 16 2021, the couple announced that they’d welcomed two twin boys, named Levi and Tate, 10 weeks earlier than expected.
“Our love for them is greater than anything we could have ever imagined and while these next 9 weeks are going to be agony as the battle their way through NICU and SCN,” Melissa wrote on Instagram. “I cannot wait for that moment where they are in my arms on their way home.”
Jake & Beck
While Jake was initially smitten with his new bride, the affection wasn’t quite reciprocated after Beck claimed her new groom was looking at her like she was a “piece of meat.”
Appearing onNova 96.9’s Fitzy & WippaBeck spoke about her former relationship with the 32-year-old charity CEO, revealing they didn’t “choose each other.”
“I don’t choose Jake. Jake doesn’t choose me,” she said.
By the end of the season, it became no secret that Jake and Beck didn’t leave the show on the best of terms. After the explosive season finale, Beck was called out by experts for kissing a mystery man at the end of a video call, while she visited Perth during filming to be by her unwell dog. Upon watching the footage, she later confessed to being unfaithful, well, sort of.
“I do consider it to an extent cheating. But do I think cheating like that is a hard boundary that should end a relationship? No, I don’t,” she said.
“Jake and I weren’t obviously broken up at time, however, at the time that it did happen, I had written leave… I think it was 12 hours before that kiss,” she added.
Since the end of the show, the two went their separate ways, with Beck moving on with her new boyfriend Ben Michell. And in December 2021, she and Michell announced that they were pregnant and expecting a baby girl in 2022.
Coco & Sam
While Coco admitted she knew how “extra” she could be, the bride put it all on the line during her wedding to Sam. Although, it looked like he wasn’t really willing to see how things work out.
And of course, it comes as no surprise that the pair never rekindled their marriage.
While fans hoped that Coco and Sam might re-enter the experiment together, it never happened.
Sam told Nine Now in an interview that “there was a conversation to see if we could come back to the experiment together, but it just wasn’t the case.”
He added, “What made it hard to pursue that afterwards was that we were right in the midst of COVID and in different states. I was going to Queensland and she was staying in Sydney.”
Currently, Coco appears to be single, while rumours claim that Sam has been dating Sandra Rato, who starred on The Bachelor Australia in 2015.
Alana & Jason
Despite having their ups-and-downs, Alana and Jason’s time on the social experiment looked to be rather successful. While fans had hoped that the pair would go their separate ways, they ended filming by deciding to stay married.
However, it seems that they are no longer together.
In August 2021, Alana opened up about why the pair separated after the series ended.
In an interview with Yahoo Lifestyle, she opened up about controversy around her husband, after a video of himself and other contestants making fun of bisexual groom Liam Cooper surfaced.
“Well, obviously the controversy was something that ended our relationship,” she told the publication. “So it impacted me in the way that Jason and I are not together anymore. We were never able to get past that controversy.”
Alana also confirmed she lost contact with her husband after the series ended, as they had separate friendship groups.
Currently, she doesn’t look to be dating anyone and neither does Jason.
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Dior is stepping into 2022 on the right foot—a grey, suede and buckled leather foot.
Unveiled at the legacy luxury label’s Fall/Winter 2022 Menswear presentation, Dior are making Birkenstocks cool again with the perfect transeasonal shoe that will take you from the über chic streets of Paris to the *checks notes* garden bed.
Teaming up with the cult German shoe brand, who literally made the dad sandal covetable, the maison delivered a reinvented design of the classic Tokio Mules and Milano Sandals.
Brace yourself, clogs will be all the rage this season.
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While Birkenstock is riding off the success of past collaborations with high fashion houses Rick Owens, who somehow made mules goth, and Proenza Schouler, the perfect minimalist sandal, their partnership with Dior holds much more meaning than meets the eye.
The collection is an ode to Christian Dior’s love of nature and passion for the art of gardening. We’re not sure about you, but we’re all of sudden really interested in botany.
Featuring luxe felt and suede materials and industrial buckles, which you’ll recognise from the Dior Saddle Bag, the highly functional shoe may just be your new go-to slip on.
Just be careful around soil, these are sure to stain easily.
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Just in case you were thinking that these would be the perfect accompaniment to your lazy Sunday morning brunches, Creative Director Kim Jones will make you think again.
The ‘horticulture, but make it fashion’ footwear is adorned with daintily embroidered floral motifs, perfect for living out our cottage-core fantasies.
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With the collection unveiled on the 75th anniversary of the maison, we’re sure Monsieur Dior is proud of the direction Jones is taking the brand in the new decade.
As for how we’ll be styling the new collection? We’ll be taking cues from the catwalk and pairing our Dior x Birkenstocks with slouchy slacks and sweats, soft as butter trenches and boxy blazers.
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Fans of Bridgerton and Downton Abbey can consider their next binge-watch sorted.
The release of brand new period drama The Gilded Age is set to provide the first streaming shake up of 2022, with the New York City-based narrative providing a fresh lens on the lives and loves of the Big Apple’s natives in the nineteenth century.
The story starts in the year 1882 following young country-raised Pennsylvanian Marian Brook, who moves to New York City to live with her aunties, all of whom have cushy fifth avenue lifestyles (thanks to old money).
Per Variety, the show will cover “huge fortunes made and lost, and of palaces that spanned the length of Fifth Avenue”—seriously, it’s Sex and the City but make it Victorian.
With its release date finally upon us, we thought it high time to do a deep dive on the show, including answering the all-important question: where you can watch it here in Australia. Scroll on for the low-down.
What is The Gilded Age about?
The show was written and produced by Downton Abbey’sJulian Fellowes and Gareth Neame. Going by the British period drama’s previous success, you know this one is going to be good.
As mentioned above, the show follows young Marian Brook who moves to New York City following the death of her father. There, she becomes embroiled in a social war between her rich aunty and one of her affluent neighbours. Over the course of nine episodes, we’ll see Marian come to terms with her own identity in a society driven by wealth and greed—all while she manoeuvres the quirks of her family’s lavish lifestyles and the drama that comes with it.
Who is in the cast of The Gilded Age?
One of the sure-fire signs proving this show is a goodun’ is the stellar cast Fellowes recruited.
Newcomer Louisa Jacobson stars as Marian Brook, while Sex and the City‘s Cynthia Nixon andThe Good Fight‘s Christine Baranski play her two aunties, Ada and Agnes.
UnREAL‘s Denée Benton plays Marian’s friend and aspiring writer Peggy Scott, while Morgan Spector and Carrie Coon play rich neighbours at war, George and Bertha.
Where can you watch The Gilded Age in Australia?
The Gilded Age, owned by HBO and Universal Television, is available to stream in Australia onParamount+ from January 26, 2022.
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Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s love story is like no other.
After all, how many people can say they tied the knot 96 hours into their second date, made a sex tape on their honeymoon and then had that tape stolen from a safe in their house to then be distributed for the world to see? We’re going to guess very few.
So, it’s unsurprising the couple’s turbulent tale has been given the Hollywood treatment in new Hulu-made show, Pam & Tommy.
Since casting Lily James as Pamela and Sebastian Stan as Tommy, hype around the limited-run series has only increased. And when the first photos of the incredible transformations of Lily and Sebastian in character dropped, the obsession was cemented.
Scroll on for all the details about Pam & Tommy’s real-life romance, the series and where to watch it in Australia.
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Where to watch ‘Pam & Tommy’ in Australia
Pam & Tommy will be available to watch on Disney+ in Australia from February 2nd.
You can sign up to stream the show on Disney+, here.
What is the plot of ‘Pam & Tommy’?
The series centres on the relationship between Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, who met on New Year’s Eve in 1994.
Just six weeks later, the Playboy cover girl-turned-Baywatch actress and Mötley Crüe drummer met up in Mexico and 96-hours into their trip tied the knot.
It’s what came after, however, that drives the drama-fuelled narrative of Pam & Tommy.
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Shortly after marrying, the couple was having work done on their Malibu home, but unhappy with the result, they fired the electrician, Rand Gauthier, and refused to pay him.
In an act of revenge, Gauthier broke into the mansion and stole the couple’s safe, which unknowingly to him, contained a sex tape they had filmed together.
After discovering the explicit video, Gauthier—who also worked in the porn industry—made copies of the tape and sold them online. It took two years for the footage to go viral, but when it finally took off, it made an estimated US$77 million.
You can watch the trailer for Pam & Tommy below and sign up to Disney+ to stream the entire series from February 2nd, here, because you’re not going to want to miss it.
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While refugees may be afforded better opportunities in Australia, our country is all the richer for their immense contribution. Women from three refugee families share their experiences with Dilvin Yas.
Those lucky enough to be born here know there are many advantages to being able to call Australia home, but ask the UNHCR’s Naomi Steer about how our nation benefits from refugees and she immediately begins a lengthy roll call of recognisable names.
“There’s Anh Do, Judy Cassab, Les Murray, Tan Le, Dr Karl… If we have a conversation about why diversity in Australia is vital when it comes to connecting us to a global community, we could look at the importance of having different cultural perspectives, new employment skills and life experiences,” explains Steer, the national director of Australia for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
“There are plenty of studies that show migration and refugee intake stimulate the economy significantly; the act of welcoming refugees and asylum-seekers enriching us in all manner of ways, many of them unexpected.”
There’s also the chance our newest citizens will one day become our nation’s ultimate success stories, the memory of their formative years pushing them to give back to the country they escaped to. Five such women share their stories.
Aminata Conteh-Biger, 41
Aminata Conteh-Biger fled Sierra Leone after being kidnapped by soldiers and held hostage. The mum of two is the founder and CEO of the Aminata Maternal Foundation.
If there’s one thing Aminata’s children know at such a tender age, it’s how fortunate they are. For a start, like many Australian kids, Sarafina, 9, and Matisse, 8, can lay claim to not one but several cultures, says Aminata.
“My husband Antoine is French and we always say our kids have three cultures: African, Australian and French. How lucky are we that our children get to enjoy such a variety of music, food and culture, all the things that make life great?”
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Her positivity is remarkable given her traumatic past. Born in Sierra Leone, where a vicious civil war raged between 1991 and 2002, Aminata was 18 when she was kidnapped by rebels and held captive for months, a terrifying experience that brought with it frequent rape and beatings.
After her release, Aminata was afforded the opportunity to seek asylum thanks to a resettlement program run by the UNHCR. The remote location of Australia appealed.
“I didn’t know where it was or anything about the country except that there were hardly any people from Sierra Leone there, since the resettlement program was so new,” she writes in her book, Rising Heart. Having been granted refugee status, she fled to Australia in 2000, aged 20.
“Australia was confusing at first,” Aminata admits. “Feeling safe was the best part of my early days here, but it also felt overwhelmingly uncertain and scary a lot of the time. I also had to deal with the reality of leaving behind my family and friends—it was a huge change from all I’d ever known.”
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The word “luck” comes up quite a lot in conversations with Aminata. While it’s often overused, there’s no better word one could imagine for her story. There’s the luck that enabled her to make a new life for herself, and the luck—particularly in the case of Sarafina, who was born with shoulder dystocia—that her children were born in Sydney rather than in her home town of Freetown, Sierra Leone.
“It was a complicated birth and I was fortunate enough to have a whole team of doctors to help her arrive safely,” Aminata explains.
“I knew that if I had given birth in Sierra Leone, it is highly likely that one or both of us would not have survived. That was the catalyst for me to start the Aminata Maternal Foundation.”
Established in 2014, the foundation is a not-for-profit that empowers women in Sierra Leone, focusing on maternal health and the creation of sustainable communities.
Despite her immense contribution, it’s her kids who make Aminata feel most proud.
“My hope for my children is that they keep the values Antoine and I have instilled in them, to be kind, caring and always true to themselves.”
Mariam Veiszadeh, 37
Mariam was four when her mother, Mari Zamiri, began the three-year journey from war-torn Afghanistan to Australia. Now, Mariam is a lawyer, human-rights champion and diversity and inclusion practitioner.
The first thing Mariam Veiszadeh remembers about arriving in Australia as a shy seven-year-old is the disparity between the haves and the have-nots, a gap made all the wider when you’re firmly rooted in the latter camp.
“I noticed all the other kids had nicer belongings, and as I grew up I became conscious of the fact we were poor. I was deeply embarrassed that we lived in social housing and that I didn’t have the right clothes, shoes or school lunches to help me fit in.”
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Fortuitously, Mariam also eventually realised something far more important: while the material wealth they enjoyed in Afghanistan was long gone, moving to Australia meant she and her siblings had inadvertently become gatekeepers to a world of opportunities they never would have otherwise enjoyed.
It was, explains Mariam’s mother, Mari Zamiri, what she and her husband hoped for when they fled Afghanistan during the Soviet war and embarked on a three-year journey that took them to India, Germany and the Czech Republic before finally being granted asylum in Australia in 1991.
“It was a difficult journey with young children and the uncertainty made it even harder. I was most worried about what the future would hold for my children, whether they’d get access to education and be able to have a safe upbringing,” she explains. “A life in Australia brought a sense of peace and serenity,” she adds.
Growing up in Sydney’s west, Mariam was driven by a need to fight for social justice and to defend and advocate for those who don’t yet have a voice of their own. She studied hard to become a lawyer.
“Education is the greatest equaliser,” she says. “When you have a background like mine, you feel a hunger to give everything your all and not waste a single opportunity, because you know better than anyone how rare those opportunities are in other countries.”
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Over the years, Mariam has held multiple board positions, delivered a TEDx speech, founded the Islamophobia Register Australia and was featured as an Anti-Racism Champion by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Last August, when Taliban forces once again took control of Afghanistan, Mariam began the harrowing process of helping to evacuate fellow Afghans out of the country.
“I must have looked at hundreds of passport photos, and every so often I would have this feeling of ‘this could easily have been me’. If you have the capacity to do so, why wouldn’t you try to help others?”
As her mother Mari tells it, being raised in Australia gave her daughter a solid start on which to build.
“Mariam had more access to education and opportunities to work in social justice,” she says. “I was hoping she would grow up to be able to give back to the country that gave us so much, and she has.”
There’s no doubt Mari is proud of Mariam’s achievements, but more than anything it’s clear she’s even happier that her daughter is a good person, just as she’d hoped.
Akec Makur Chuot, 29
Akec left her native South Sudan as a baby strapped to her mother Helena Yar Enoch’s back. In 2016, she made history when she became the first African-Australian woman to be drafted into the AFLW.
The journey was as perilous as it was long: a four-week ordeal on foot from a war-torn village in South Sudan, through Uganda and into Kenya. Few could imagine attempting it, but Helena Yar Enoch—thinking of her seven children she’d left behind with her extended family, as well as three-month-old Akec strapped to her back—knew she had to try.
Widowed during her pregnancy and battling a serious eye infection, Helena’s initial plan was to seek treatment in Kenya before returning home, however fortune smiled on the family by way of a UNHCR camp nearby accepting applications.
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“Life was very hard after the death of my husband and my hopes for my children was to get them a better education and a better life,” Helena explains.
“I didn’t want them going through the hardships I faced when I was in South Sudan and that’s why I took them to a refugee camp.”
Helena was able to send for the rest of her children, and Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp became both a home for the family for the next 11 years and a stepping stone to huge successes for Helena and her children. Family members who lived in Perth banded together to sponsor the family to come to Australia in 2005, when Akec was 12.
Today, she’s a half-back for Richmond, the second club she’s played for since 2016, when she made history as the first woman of African descent to be drafted into the AFLW. (But she’s not the only success story in her family: her sister Ayor Makur Chuot this year became Western Australia’s first MP of African descent.)
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While Akec concedes the move to Australia was challenging, she and her siblings realised early that Australia was a place where dreams could be realised, no matter your background.
“We didn’t have any money and we had to work twice as hard as everybody else to learn English and fit into a new system that was foreign to us, but at the end of the day we’re all given opportunities and I seized mine where I could and just tried to utilise them to the best of my abilities,” Akec explains.
Her mother Helena agrees: “A life without an educational background was hard. There was the language barrier and the job search was difficult. However, in Australia, you have a government that is looking after you and your family through Centrelink and offering free TAFE to learn the language. The best thing for me was seeing my children achieving their academic goals, and being able to progress well in their lives. This makes me very proud of them.”
At the heart of most refugees and asylum seekers’ stories is a feeling of wanting to give back, both to the parents or parent who made a huge sacrifice but also to the parts of the community that have embraced them. Akec is no different.
“My mum’s worked so hard to get us to this point, so of course I want to look after her and give her an easier life. Representation is important to me, too. If young African girls can see me working hard to pursue my dreams, they’ll tell themselves, ‘If Akec can do this, I can do it too.’ It’s the Australian dream told in a modern way.”
Find this story and more in the February issue of marie claire Australia, on sale from Thursday January 13.
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But there’s one thing we haven’t talked about enough: her impeccable talent for the Twitter clapback.
Grace Tame’s tweets have usually been advocacy-related. However, that same advocacy—which has frequently been for victim-survivors against decisions made by the Morrison government—has attracted some pretty nasty personal attacks.
In the face of such attacks, some people might withdraw from public life. Grace appears to take it in her stride.
So without further adieu, please enjoy seven of Grace Tames’ most devastatingly funny Twitter dunks.
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Another year has rolled around, and still, Australia Day is marked on January 26—the day that signifies beginning of the British colonisation in 1788 on land that always was, always will belong to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
For many Australians, this day is no celebration—it is a date that signifies the devastating loss of land, family and the practice of their culture.
As the years have gone on, pressure on the government to change the date of Australia Day is increasing rapidly—and this year is no different.
Instead of celebrating the public holiday with beers, barbecues and pool parties, many will choose not to partake, nor recognise this day as any kind of celebration. Instead, it is recognised as Invasion Day.
Invasion Day is usually spent attending protests in Australia’s major cities, but this year, the current surge in Omicron cases across Australia means some of the usual events have been changed, or moved online.
With that said, you can still protest on Invasion Day this year—below, we’ve rounded up all the ways you can do this safely.
January 26th is a day of mourning. Wear black on this day and join with us to mourn and remember the men, women and children who died fighting for this country. #NoPrideinGenocide
All protest events across Australia are being held in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidelines. This includes wearing a mask at all times, practicing social distancing, and staying home if you have tested positive to COVID, or are showing any symptoms.
Below, protests and times within Australia’s main cities on January 26
Sydney (Warrang)
Town Hall, 10am: March to Victoria Park via the Day of Mourning site. See the Facebook event here.
Melbourne (Naarm) / all of Victoria
Holding a virtual event with Victorian NAIDOC called 2022 Invasion Day Dawn Service. Register for free and tune in at 6.15am here.
Brisbane (Meanjin)
Parliament House, 9am: March to Musgrave Park for speeches, music and food. Hosted by Yuggera peoples. See the Facebook event here.
Adelaide (Tarndanya)
Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga: Opening ceremony at 12:30 before a march departing at 1pm. See the Facebook event here.
Perth (Boorloo)
Forrest Place, 12pm: Speeches, then march through the streets at 2pm. See the Facebook event here.
Canberra (Ngambri Ngunnawal)
Aboriginal Tent Embassy, 10am: This year marks its 50th anniversary. See the Facebook event here.
Hobart (Nipaluna) and all of Tasmania
Holding an online rally featuring key-note speakers live streamed from 11.45am. More information via the Facebook event here.
Check out Change It Ourselves
This year, online information hub Change It Ourselves is encouraging people to take matters into their own hands by spearheading independent campaigns within their workplaces to encourage those around them to celebrate Australia Day on a different date—or to forgo it altogether.
The website has a number of useful resources about the history and debate around the date of Australia Day, plus a range of conversation starters and tips for speaking to people around you about why we shouldn’t celebrate on January 26.
It also has a step-by-step guide for both employees or employers to raise awareness and change attitudes towards January 26 in their workplaces.
To add, it has a range of posted your can download and print—ready for display anywhere from noticeboards, to posting it on social media.
You can register your support and follow the guide here.
Post about it on social media
While we’re on the topic, social media can be a powerful tool to make a statement. Every year on January 26, many Australians take to social media to post messages and pictures in support of changing the date.
Whether it’s geo-tagging the traditional land you reside on, posting a graphic or writing a message—the more people talk about it, the more momentum we’ll gain.
Educate and donate
You can also educate yourself—and therefore others—safely from home by watching NITV’s coverage on January 26. The channel will roll coverage on the protests and share insights throughout the entire day.
You can also donate to a number of organisations helping to support the Indigenous community in may different ways, including providing legal support, addressing causes for incarceration, children’s education and support for the Indigenous LGBTQI+ community.
Black Rainbow – which supports the Indigenous LGBTIQ+ community
Change The Record – which aims to address the causes of indigenous incarceration
Yalari– offers quality, secondary education scholarships at leading Australian boarding schools for Indigenous children from regional, rural and remote communities
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And just like that… Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic outfits from Sex And The City got their second lives.
While the OG series of the late nineties and early noughties was famous for the fact it never repeated a whole outfit twice (thanks to the endless creativity of costuming genius Patricia Field), there were some accessories that were just too good (and subtle enough) not to rewear.
It’s Carrie Bradshaw after all, why would she of all people deprive herself of a cute Gucci purse solely for the reason she’d already worn it once?
Then came the 2021 reboot, And Just Like That. Interestingly, Field decided not to take part in the revived series due to the fact she was busy dressing her next muse, Emily In Paris.
Perhaps it was her absence then, that called for a sudden resurgence of Carrie’s old classics—or was it because now more than ever, recycled clothing has never been chicer?
Whatever it was, the first few episodes of the brand new season prove Carrie Bradshaw is fully embracing the humble re-wear—and we’re here for it.
Here, we outline every time we (or the show’s dedicated eagle-eyed fans) have spotted And Just Like That‘s Carrie Bradshaw re-wearing an item she donned in Sex And The City.
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The Parisian Petrovsky Dress
Who could forget the final episodes from Sex And The City‘s sixth (and final) season where Carrie and then-boyfriend Aleksandr Petrovsky move to Paris? For those who have the two French instalments seared into their memory, then it’s likely that you’ll also fondly daydream about the sea-green Versace gown that Carrie wore as she was stood up by Petrovsky.
Bringing it back for And Just Like That‘s eighth episode, costumer designers Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago decided to reunite die-hard fans with the spectacular ruffled number.
In the reboot, Carrie ends the episode by sitting in front of her iconic street-facing window, wearing the dress—her hair in a tight up-do like the original—while eating brownies and realising that “some things should never be put in to storage”. Of course, Carrie’s always been a fan of dual meanings, so in the case, she referred more literally to the dress—which she and Lily were archiving—but also to herself, as she’d felt like her age forced her to become a stereotype.
“We found her!” Sarah Jessica Parker said in an Instagram post.“Brief and hard to say goodbye again.”
The Manolo Blahnik’s
We first copped a glimpse of Carrie’s royal blue Blahnik’s in the Sex and the City movie. After Carrie and Big decide to move in together, she places her shoes in their expansive walk in wardrobe.
She then wears them later in the film when they eventually decide to get married in a low-key ceremony.
Several years later, And Just Like That reintroduces us to the iconic cloppers—Carrie decides to wear them to a piano recital for Charlotte’s daughter. Little do we know the symbolism behind them at the time—as she returns home afterward, she finds Mr. Big suffering a heart attack in their bathroom. She throws them off as she rushes to help him—but it’s too late.
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The Gucci belt bag
We respected her the first time she wore it as her outfit’s centrepiece, and we damn well respected it the second time around too—Carrie’s iconic Gucci belt bag deserves a reboot series of its own after the fictional columnist was seen wearing it across her body in a brief scene at the beginning of And Just Like That… episode three.
As pointed out by cult Sex and the City fanpage and podcast @everyoutfitononsatc, there is absolutely no wrong way to wear it. In the original series, she wore it across her waist with a low-rise skirt and ab-bearing crop top.
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The studded belt
Also worthy of its own revival series is Carrie’s unmatched studded belt, which she was seen wearing numerous times throughout the OG series.
In And Just Like That… Carrie was spotted wearing it in episode three when she tried to ambush Natasha at her office. It’s truly a staple that’s been with her through the good times… and the not so good times.
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The blue flower brooch
While some might say Carrie Bradshaw is solely responsible for the comeback of brooches, there’s one in particular that’s iconic to the series—her blue flower pin which made its grand return in the premiere episode of And Just Like That…
Per @everyoutfitononsatc(AKA our favourite super sluethers), Carrie previously wore the brooch in season three during her Aidan era—the first stint with him, that is.
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Over the weekend, we learned that Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have welcomed their first child via surrogate. While the news felt incredibly surprising (especially given the breakup rumours that had been swirling), the world is obviously overjoyed for the happy couple. Naturally though, we’ve started to look back on the past 9 months with a more critical eye, deciphering quotes and photos for potential clues that might’ve prepared us for the news. And, as it turns out, Priyanka actually dropped a few hints that the couple were soon-to-be parents.
The family roast
During the recent Netflix family special, Jonas Brothers Family Roast, Priyanka made a pregnancy joke that was a major hint about things to come. During her roast, the actress joked that her and Nick were the only couple of the three to not have any children, before adding, “which is why I’m excited to make this announcement. Sorry, babe. We’re expecting…“to get drunk tonight! And sleep in tomorrow!”
While it seemed like a throwaway comment, Nick did appear rather shocked, which makes sense given their surrogacy journey would have been in full-swing at this point.
After stopping his heart for a second, Priyanka made a joke that her husband looked incredibly worried, with Nick saying, “Yeah, I was a bit concerned.”
Unsurprisingly, Twitter comments exploded soon after the Netflix premiere, with one user writing, ‘Priyanka Chopra was definitely not kidding when she said they were expecting a baby in Jonas Brothers Family Roast’.
The Instagram hints
A closer look at Priyanka’s Instagram reveals even more hints that the couple were expecting. Just two weeks ago, the actress uploaded a photo dump from their new year celebrations, with the caption reading: ‘So grateful for family and friends. Here’s to celebrating life.’
The mother-of-ones Instagram bio also now reads, ‘There is a first time for everything.’
All the talk about ‘new life’ and ‘first times’ is certainly very telling now, but hindsight is 20/20.
In a very recent interview with Vanity Fairearlier this month, Priyanka swiftly dodged a question about her desire to start a family.
“They’re a big part of our desire for the future,” she said. “By God’s grace, when it happens, it happens,” she told the publication, when asked if her and Nick had a desire to start a family anytime soon.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas welcomed their daughter, Willa, into the world in July 2020. As we know, they kept the entire pregnancy very private, even after photos of an obviously pregnant Sophie were released, they still didn’t confirm if they were expecting or not. It’s highly likely that Priyanka and Nick have taken a page out of Sophie and Joe’s private pregnancy playbook, opting to keep the whole thing very discreet until it was all done and dusted.
While Priyanka and Nick have asked for privacy during this very special family time, TMZ has reported that the couple welcomed a baby girl into the world. Neither of them have officially confirmed any specifics, but we can’t wait for a peep at what we know will be a very cute baby.
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When it comes to fashion, beauty—and, well, just about anything that requires taste—it’s a fact that the French never disappoint.
For fans of Emily In Paris, the words ‘chic’ and ‘fashion’ weren’t exactly synonymous unless it was in reference to former matriarch of Savoir, Sylvie Grateau. Now, the French actress who mastered that same role, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, has proven that her personal style is not only similar, but even more chic than her character.
Attending Paris Fashion Week’s Ami Fall 2022 show, Leroy-Beaulieu posed in a sheer, deep forest green midi-length dress for a photo that has since reached viral Internet status.
Fitting the 58-year-old actress like a second skin, she paired the risqué look with a slouchy black coat, metallic heels, matching glittering earrings and scarlet nails.
Not only is it an outfit that we’re noting down for our own shopping inspiration, but the ensemble could easily pass as something Sylvie would wear while glamorously hurling insults at Emily in the Parisian marketing firm’s office.
But while we notice a style resemblance between the two, Leroy-Beaulieu says otherwise. Speaking to The New York Timesin 2020, she explained that she doesn’t believe her personal style reflects Sylvie’s at all.
“I loved being overdressed inEmily, because I don’t do it in real life,” she told the publication. “I wouldn’t wear those heels on Paris sidewalks. But it doesn’t matter. The idea was to push all the fashion higher than real.”
But if the pair do share one thing in common, it’s their lack of fear when it comes to ageing.
In a recent interview with Glamour, Leroy-Beaulieu explained the way society sees women as they get older, explaining that we should feel “no guilt or shame around ageing”.
“A world where people cannot age is a dangerous world,” she told the publication.
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“I had a talk with my daughter who’s 30 about this recently. She said, ‘Mum, I don’t want to live in a world where women cannot age’.”
“I think it’s important to really own this ageing thing and not make it a problem, not make it something we can’t talk about. There’s no guilt or shame around ageing. This is something that happens to everybody, you know?”
She continued: “I understand the insecurity, the pressure that we get, especially in our business. But if somebody doesn’t start saying, ‘This is my age, and this is who I am, my wrinkles are my wrinkles, I own my wrinkles, this is my whole life…’ it’s kind of sad.”
“Ageing gracefully is being a kinder person than you were when you were younger, because life kind of polishes you. And having a better understanding of how people feel, who people are, and having more compassion and less competition with everybody else.”
You can watch—and fawn over—Leroy-Beaulieu in season two of Emily In Paris over on Netflix here.
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When it comes to the ins and outs of celebrities dating lives, we’re usually kept up to speed. It’s hard for them to step out on their morning coffee run without being photographed, so keeping their personal lives on the down low is a relatively tricky task. Imagine our surprise then, when we found out that Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader have been quietly dating for the past year, unbeknown to, well, everyone.
The Pitch Perfect actress starred alongside Hader (who you might remember from Trainwreck, with Amy Schumer) in the Netflix Christmas movie, Noelle back in 2019. According to reports, they got together well after the movie had wrapped, and have been able to keep their relationship discreet due to the pandemic.
Speaking to People, a source said: “Anna has been dating Bill quietly for over a year. They met years ago. She’s hosted Saturday Night Live and they’ve done a movie together, but they got together well after the movie.
“They are both very private people, and with the pandemic it was easy to keep it quiet. They’re both hysterical so they must keep each other laughing all of the time. She’s really, really happy,” the source added.
Representatives for both actors have declined to speak at this stage, but it’s likely just a waiting game until further news breaks.
Hader was previously dating The O.C. actress Rachel Bilson, but the pair split in July 2020, just six months after making their red carpet debut at the Golden Globes. Prior to that, Hader was married to film director Maggie Carey, from 2006-2018. The pair share three children together, Hannah Kathryn (12), Harper (9) and Hayley Clementine (7).
Kendrick is notoriously private about her dating life but has previously been linked to actor Jake Gyllenhaal, director Edgar Wright and cinematographer Ben Richardson.
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The fashion industry has suffered another loss, with legendary French designer Manfred Thierry Mugler has died at age 73.
As per an official press release, Mugler passed away in Vincennes from natural causes.
It comes just a week after the unexpected death of iconic fashion journalist André Leon Talley at age 73.
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Taking to social media, representatives of Mugler posted a black image with a touching caption to announce the news.
“We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday January 23rd 2022. May his soul Rest In Peace,” the post read.
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Mugler’s Creative Director Casey Cadwallader shared a touching tribute for the late designer on his Instagram page.
“Manfred, I am so honored to have known you and to work within your beautiful world. You changed our perception of beauty, of confidence, of representation and self empowerment. Your legacy is something I carry with me in everything I do. Thank you.”
Best known for the eponymous fashion house he founded in the 70s, Mugler’s penchant for avant garde designs and hyperfemine suiting has left a lasting legacy on the industry.
Despite retiring from fashion in 2003, he made a one-off triumphant return to design the iconic ‘wet look’ dress worn by Kim Kardashian West at the Met Gala in 2019.
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In recent years, vintage Mugler pieces have become a fan favourite of the celebrity style set including rapper Cardi B who wore his archival ‘Venus’ gown from the brands A/W 1995-1996 couture collection.
Many of his admirers and colleagues, including Irina Shayk, Bella Hadid and Georgia May Jagger, have also commented on his passing by sharing their own tributes to the late icon.
As a pioneer of couture, his flamboyant creations and sexy silhouettes put him at the forefront of his contemporaries.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at the time.
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Hands up if you needed a moment to process that full frontal penis scene between Charlotte and Harry in episode eight of And Just Like That.
Yeah, us too.
In case you need a recap (or, like us, just a bit more time to dwell on it), the NSFW scene involves Charlotte kneeling down to give her husband Harry an impromptu blowjob in their Upper East side apartment bathroom. Then, a few things happen in quick succession.
Their daughter Lily walks in unexpectedly, glimpsing Harry and Charlotte in the act. Charlotte promptly jumps up and slams the door in Lily’s face—but not before we ourselves cop an eyeful of Harry’s um, rather endowed manhood.
It’s quite a moment to take in, no doubt. The shock of not only seeing such a full-frontal scene in the show (which was, until then, a lot less liberal with sex scenes compared to the OG Sex And The City) but also learning that Harry Goldenblatt, arguably the best partner in the entire series had been that hung all along… enlightening, wasn’t it just?
As it turns out, this train of thought was exactly what producers had in mind, because there’s another element to the scene they’ve now come forward to explain.
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Was that Evan Handler (AKA Harry Goldenblatt)’s REAL penis on And Just Like That?
As it turns out, the penis we all saw in that bathroom scene with Charlotte is a prosthetic. The producers decided to use it because they wanted to make a subtle reference back to Charlotte and Harry’s early days of courting in Sex And The City. When she begins sleeping with Harry, Charlotte is vocal about how much she enjoys the sex—now, it seems we know one reason why.
In a new interview, showrunner Michael Patrick King explained their thought process behind the prosthetic: “I decided, many people agreed with me, that [Harry] would have a substantial penis. Because one of the things that Charlotte says about Harry in Sex And The City is [their] great sex life: that she’s repulsed by it, but she wants him,” he explained, per Grazia.
Of course, it pays to note that scale isn’t everything when it comes to sex, with King adding: “Not that your sex life is dependent on your penis size. But when you’re going to show his penis, let’s let’s make it be something that’s a nice size.”
There’s no doubt the producers did their job right—and the surprise factor didn’t end there when a later scene saw Carrie Bradshaw bump into her neighbour’s boyfriend, who accidentally revealed his full peen to the 55-year-old while she was passing by.
Everyone’s like “euphoria penis this euphoria penis that”— And Just Like That showed TWO cocks this week. TWO. One belonging to a 60 year old man and it was huge.
Clearly moved by the two scenes, fans took to Twitter to share their shock.
“Everyone’s like, ‘Euphoria penis this Euphoria penisthat’—AndJustLikeThat showed TWO cocks this week. TWO. One belonging to a 60 year old man and it was huge,” one fan wrote in reference to HBO’s other hit show.
“They showed HARRY‘S penis in AndJustLike That. Dicks are really having a moment on TV. HBO in particular is committed to the representation of dicks,” another added.
Clearly, these fans were just as enlightened as everyone else. Who knows what episode nine holds…
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Cast your mind back to late 2020 when Australian musician Sia announced her latest venture, a film titled Music with her muse Maddie Ziegler cast as the protagonist.
At first glance this may have seemed like another run-of-the-mill collaboration for the pair, who partnered for the controversial music videos “Chandelier” and “Elastic Heart”, however as the film’s plot was revealed accusations of nepotism and ableism came to light.
Music follows Kate Hudson’s Zu, a newly sober drug dealer, who becomes the guardian of her half-sister Music, a neurodivergent, non-verbal autistic teenager. Ziegler’s casting as Music was rightfully called out on social media, with even an online petition calling for the film not to be released.
Despite controversy following the film, mainly with Sia lashing out on a autistic actor tweeting “maybe you can’t act” in a now deleted post and a scene in the film depicting Music being restrained, Sia has finally revealed exactly how the backlash impacted her.
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In a new interview with the New York Times, Sia (who was piggybacking on her unlikely friend Kathy Griffin’s profile) revealed that the controversy left her “suicidal”.
“I relapsed and went to rehab”, the musician shared. Sia has been open about her struggles with substance abuse and suicidal ideation in the past, however she revealed that Griffin helped her throughout the experience. “She saved my life.”
The main qualm with the film was that a neurotypical actor was cast in that role and by doing so, it prevented autistic communities from telling their stories.
Hannah Marshall, who started the online petition, claimed in the appeals description “it is extremely offensive to myself and other autistic individuals. Sia has shown no remorse for her inaccurate and hurtful betrayal of the community.”
“As an autistic individual, I am asking that this film is canceled,” Marshall wrote.
Sia eventually admitted she “should have just shut up” in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald. Reflecting on the tone-deaf comments she made in defence of the film, Sia said “Looking back, I should have just shut up; I know that now… I fucked up this time.”
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When it comes to Gwyneth Paltrow’s contributions to the scent world, the actress has a penchant for developing fragrances that emulate one of the body’s most intimate areas.
Made to “crumble the patriarchy“—her words, not ours—her latest female reproductive candle may continue to replicate the goings-on down south, but this time, it’s for a good cause.
Joining the ranks of the cult-favourite, incredibly successful ‘This Smells Like My Vagina‘ and ‘This Smells Like My Orgasm’ candles, comes yet another scent made alongside perfumer Heretic for the sex-positive Goop.
Introducing, the limited edition ‘Hands Off My Vagina’ candle.
An iteration of the original intimate fragrance, the scent is in honour of the 49th anniversary of the United States’ revolutionary Roe. v. Wade Supreme Court decision. The legal rule protects a pregnant woman’s choice to terminate the pregnancy without excessive restrictions by the government.
To celebrate the anniversary of the monumental decision for women, Goop is donating AUD $35 from every sale of the limited edition candle to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. A non-profit organisation, the foundation raises money to fight for reproductive freedom for women. Recently, the legality has been abandoned in the American state of Texas, after a new restriction was passed to stop abortions from being performed after six weeks of pregnancy.
‘Hands Off My Vagina’ candle, AUD $104 at Goop.
Sharing a video of the new candle to Instagram, Paltrow explained how its symbolism of the female reproductive organ represents the state of disarray when it comes to women’s rights.
“The word ‘vagina’ holds a lot of power. And yet, there is a recurring need to say: Hands off,” Paltrow wrote. “Hands off our vaginas in any context where they’re not invited. Your reproductive organs; your choice.”
“In honour of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade on January 22,goopwill donate $25 from the sale of each limited-edition candle sold on goop.com and in our retail stores to the ACLU Foundation’s Reproductive Freedom Project,” she added.
As for what ‘Hands Off My Vagina’ smells like, well, it features very similar notes to its intimate counterpart. A whiff of the fragrance will bring out notes of Hinoki wood and Damascena roses, paired with hints of toasted cacao and soft coriander.
When Goop first released their genital-scented candle in 2020, Paltrow said that it was initially created as a joke.
“I was with the [perfumer] Douglas Little for his brand Heretic and we were kind of messing around and I smelled this beautiful thing and was like, ‘This smells like my vagina!'” she said while appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
“And I was kidding obviously. And we were on mushrooms—no, no we weren’t on mushrooms.”
You can check out the ‘Hands Off My Vagina’ candle by Gwyneth Paltrow on Goop here.
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The Sex And The City reboot has been shrouded in drama and controversy since it was first announced, with one of the major issues being Kim Cattrall’s refusal to rejoin the cast. Without the actress reprising her role as Samantha Jones, fans were unsure of the direction the new series would take, and given the mixed reviews, it’s unclear whether And Just Like Thathas delivered or not.
One of the biggest rumours as to why Kim Cattrall would not be returning, was her ongoing feud with Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays the show’s lead, Carrie Bradshaw. While the pair have admitted to having their creative and personal differences, they soldiered on for the creation of six seasons and two films before eventually deciding to call it quits.
While she may not be involved and has rarely spoken about the reboot publicly, Cattrall has still put her two cents in, with eagle-eyed fans monitoring her liked posts to see if they can decipher any clues around her feelings towards the show. The latest might just be her most obvious one yet, with the actress liking a particularly scathing tweet which called the series “trashy.”
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“So proud of @KimCattrall for skipping the trashy S&TC reboot and doing @HIMYFonHulu,” the tweet read. “She’s wonderful, and so is @HilaryDuff. If you have 48 minutes to spare, go ahead and watch the first two episodes…I may even rewatch them before next week. Challenge accepted!”
As we know, Cattrall will be starring in the How I Met Your Mother spin-off titled, How I Met Your Father, alongside Hilary Duff. The show will be premiering on Australian screens when it lands on Disney+, at a date which is yet to be confirmed. While it’s unclear whether she’s liking the tweet for its shade toward the reboot or its praise toward her new project, it’s all wrapped up as a package deal and open to interpretation.
It isn’t the first time the actress has liked a tweet regarding the reboot either, with her previously liking one where a fan said they wouldn’t be watching the reboot without her in it. She also liked another tweet earlier this month which read:
“I absolutely love Sex and the City and whilst I am saddened that Samantha will not return, I applaud doing what is best for you and think this is great example of putting yourself first. Well done @KimCattrall.”
The show decided to write out Samantha by revealing that she had moved to London, after falling out with Carrie who had dropped her as a publicist. This decision wasn’t met with the greatest response, with many fans claiming that it was untrue to Samantha as a character. Our favourite response? A potential cross-over between Samantha and Lily Collins’ character Emily, from Emily In Paris.
“Pitch: Emily is over Paris and moves to London to work for Samantha Jones PR”, one clever Twitter user mused.
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Titled The Girl From Plainville, the 22-year-old actress will be playing Carter, the teenager convicted in the 2014 death of her boyfriend Conrad Roy III. Fanning is also set to serve as an executive producer on the project.
According to Decider, the new series will explore “Carter’s relationship with Roy, the events that led to his death, and later, her highly-publicised trial”.
Carter was arrested after authorities discovered Roy’s body in his pickup truck on July 13, 2014. In the weeks before Roy took his own life, he exchanged several texts with Carter, his 17-year-old long-distance girlfriend, who reportedly encouraged him to commit suicide.
In new photos published by Entertainment Weekly, we have our first look at the actress assuming the role of Carter, and let’s just say the resemblance is uncanny. Fanning (who is also executive producer on the show), was adamant that she wanted to tell a different side of the story.
“She did not want this to feel sensational,” showrunner Patrick Macmanus told Entertainment Weekly. “She wanted it to be an honest portrayal of not just these families and what they went through, but from what people are going through in general on a day-to-day basis when it comes to their mental health.”
The series also consulted with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Eating Disorder Association to ensure an accurate portrayal of the tough issues the series touches on.
Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter three years ago, but was released early from prison after serving 11 months of her 15-month sentence.
The new Hulu series is based onEsquiremagazine’s 2017storyof the same name. The author, Jesse Barron, will serve as a consulting producer on the project, according toThe Wrap.
Erin Lee Carr, the filmmaker behind HBO’s 2019 documentary about Carter,I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth V. Michelle Carter, will also reportedly consult on the project. The trailer of which, you can watch below.
For Fanning, The Girl From Plainville keeps her as a consistent member of the Hulu program. She also stars in the historical dramedy The Great in the role of Catherine the Great which was nominated for two Emmy Awards and was renewed for a second season in July, and two more seasons in January 2022.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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There’s no question that the Duchess of Cambridge has enviable style.
With her penchant for Alexander McQueen and a recycled wardrobe, when Kate Middleton steps out for a royal appearance, you can bet we’re paying attention.
Take her latest look for instance. Attending a royal engagement with her husband Prince William, the Duchess made a case for camel as our go-to shade of the season, donning the autumnal hue head-to-toe while visiting the Clitheroe Community Hospital.
While the visit involved the royals meeting with healthcare workers and playing with a puppy, all eyes were on Kate’s monochromatic camel attire.
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Channelling 90’s minimalism à la American ‘royal’ Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the Duchess wore a midi length turtleneck dress, suede boots and a perennially stylish Massimo Dutti camel trench coat.
If you think the coat looks familiar, you’d be correct.
The British Military-inspired coat has long been a staple in every Brit’s winter wardrobe (read: the quintessential Burberry trench), so it makes sense for the Duchess to gravitate towards the stylish outerwear.
In fact, the Massimo Dutti camel coat was a favourite of the Duchess in 2021, who stepped out in January and again in March in a similar ensemble.
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While Ecru was the shade of summer, camel will be a fan favourite as the weather cools.
If you’re not convinced, allow us to draw your attention to Fendi’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection. It was Kim Jones’ first runway presentation as newly-appointed Artistic Director and the show ushered in a new wave of exploring neutral tones.
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Camel was a focal point of the collection, with the monochromatic looks highlighting the stark simplicity and elevated luxury of the shade. With soft-as-butter ‘Karligraphy’ boots and all the coats you could ever dream of, we’ll be taking cues from Kate and Kim when it comes to transeasonal dressing.
Because we know you’re curious, below we’ve rounded up marie claire’s edit of the ultimate camel inspired pieces to incorporate into your wardrobe.
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Lena Dunham has opened up about the body shaming that she endured as a public figure and how it took an effect on her.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Dunham spoke candidly about her experiences, after remaining rather tight-lipped about all that she’s gone through for so many years.
“People had a very swift and strong and allergic reaction to what I looked like, and they made it very clear to me,” she told the publication. “I was getting messages—many, many, many of them a day—about what I looked like.”
“Things most people will never have said to them in their lives because most of polite society keeps people from walking up to each other at a Target and going like, ‘You’re fat, you’re ugly and you deserve to die.’”
The Girls creator explained that at least half of the abusive messages she received weren’t from men, but rather, came from women. And to Dunham, she saw it as another example of how women are under pressure to look a certain way, and the self-hatred that comes with that.
“I think people would think it would be like Trump-loving men in the heartland,” she said. “But it was women. Probably women with similar body types to me who had internalised the kind of hatred that we are supposed to have of our bodies. If they weren’t going to enjoy their body, then I sure as hell wasn’t supposed to enjoy mine.”
Discussing the prominent nudity on Girls, the 35-year-old made it clear that it was never her primary motive and that she had been dealing with her own issues on her body image.
“I had all the issues with my body that every young woman has,” she admitted, adding, “I just happened to not be self-conscious naked.”
However, Dunham’s honesty was far from over. After discussing her journey with a body shaming audience, she spoke about her struggle with fertility following a hysterectomy.
“I’ll be 36 this year,” she said. “I don’t feel like turning 38 without a child.”
In 2018, Dunham had a hysterectomy in the hopes of relieving her painful endometriosis. For Dunham’s hysterectomy, the procedure involved removing the uterus, cervix and one of her ovaries.
In a moving article forHarper’s Magazine, Dunham spoke candidly about her decision to attempt IVF following the procedure, in the hope of harvesting from her one ovary. However, their attempt was unsuccessful since the remaining ovary was not producing viable eggs.
“The irony is that knowing I cannot have a child—my ability to accept that and move on—may be the only reason I deserve to be anyone’s parent at all,” she wrote.
“I think I finally have something to teach somebody.”
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Picture this: You’re watching a tense tennis match, the players are in their zone—fast serves, quick aces and strategic volleys galore. But between each of those breathtaking points, that moment where the crowd is allowed to let out a breath and a share quick quiet comment to the person next to them… instead, a loud “boooooo” echoes through the stadium.
It’s peculiar and completely un-tennis like, but that’s been the resounding noise coming from games played in Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena over the past few days. Players were initially baffled, as were fellow watchers at home.
But before you go thinking the current, um, chaotic state of the world has somehow implanted an extremely rude personality into the masses (Melbourne crowds were even doing it to Andy Murray, after all), we recommend you look into this a little more—because you’ll find that the crowds actually aren’t boo-ing. In fact, the sound they’re making means something completely different.
Murray: 'Painful… Irritating' Kyrgios (after joining in): 'It's just a stupid, f***, I can't believe they did it so much'
Boos? No, this was the day Ronaldo’s ‘siuu’ celebration gatecrashed the #AusOpen – and dear god I hope it's the last https://t.co/CMm4NQnYJC
What noise is the crowd making at the Australian Open?
Instead of calling “booooo,” which it certainly sounds like, crowds at the Australian Open are actually calling out “Siuuu” which has a completely different meaning.
So what does “Siuuu” actually mean?
“Siuuu” is far from negative—it’s actually a supportive cheer which originated on the football field by none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, who is famous for calling out the sound after he scores a goal along with his signature jump and swivel in the air.
Ronaldo has previously said that yelling “siuuu” stems from the word “si”, which means “yes” in Spanish.
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How have tennis players reacted to the noise on the court?
Famed Scot Andy Murray was visibly angered when he heard crowds making the sound during his first match at the Australian Open, but when he learned what it really meant, his attitude changed drastically.
“First I thought they were booing me, but then I realised they were doing the sound Ronaldo does when he scores. It’s incredible,” Murray told media.
Meanwhile Nick Kyrgios, who isn’t unfamiliar with a little backlash was flummoxed for other reasons: “I can’t believe they did it so much,” he said after winning his first round match.
“They were doing some Ronaldo thing. Ronaldo does it every time he scores. It’s like, I thought they were going to do it for like 10 minutes—they did it for two and a half hours. Like every point. I don’t know why. It was a zoo out there.”
Despite his comments, Kyrgios leaned into the atmosphere, even copying Ronaldo’s trademark jump in the air after his win.
It’s still unclear why the noise has made its way to the Australian Open, of all places. But that aside, we’re all for a little extra support for the players as they give their all to the game. Here’s hoping they’ve all done their research on what it actually means before they hit centre court…
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They say only a bad worker blames their tools. But when it comes to the art of makeup application, what you’re working with definitely does matter.
In fact, in the case of the velvety foundation finish we all tend to seek, the way a formula is applied is every bit as important as the formula itself.
And though sponges (ranging from the silicone type to the classic beautyblender) are great for a natural finish, there’s just something particularly polished about foundation that’s been buffed in with a luxurious brush designed to do just that.
So if you’re tempted to upgrade your toolkit (all in the name of silky-smooth skin, of course), here are the foundation brushes that will aid you in achieving a flawless base…
Dior Full Coverage Fluid Foundation Brush N° 12
As its name would suggest, this chic Dior offering is all about applying the perfect coat of full coverage foundation (in a way that eliminates any ‘cakey’ connotations said style carries with it). How? Its dual-fibre brush head sits toward the denser side, allowing it to deposit higher coverage formulas without leaving them sitting obviously atop the skin.
We have two pieces of good news. The first is that this Tom Ford brush (adorned with the brand’s signature chocolate and gold colour combination) is bound to significantly up your vanity’s chicness levels. The second is that it will have the same enhancing effect on your ability to seamlessly spread denser cream or stick foundation formulas; it was made to do just that.
Still think your daily base routine calls for more than one brush head? Allow this dual-ended option from Huda Beauty to divvy up the responsibilities without costing double. A multitalented tool that embraces its title’s ‘Build & Buff’ approach, the pyramid-shaped end is perfect for getting foundation onto the face (especially in tricky to reach areas) while the flat option is just what you need for any buffing and blending on your agenda.
Rare Beauty’s foundation brush is not only particularly plush, but its clever marquis shape actually mimics the feel of fingertips (to deliver a believable base sans the streaks that applying with your hands can often leave). As a bonus, it’s also just as capable with powder and cream foundation formulas as it is traditional liquid ones, so pick your poison with full faith that your tool is up to the challenge.
Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Brush
Worried a brush will soak up and steal too much of your precious product? This Pat McGrath version certainly won’t. Whatever goes onto the brush goes straight onto the skin (perfectly evenly, may we add). You can chalk that up to the fact it boasts slightly waved synthetic EvoFibers which ensure it puts down whatever it picks up. The immaculate blendability it also allows certainly doesn’t hurt matters, either.
A friend to all fluid foundations, Burberry’s take on the base brush is (as you would expect from the brand) equal parts classic and effective. Made from soft synthetic fibres and crafted into an easy-to-control thick yet tapered shape, ‘smooth’ is its primary goal, and boy, does it deliver in the silkiness stakes. Long story short, if you prefer the swiping application technique to the buffing one, this is your shortcut to a very velvety finish.
Chanel Pinceau Fond De Teint Retractable Foundation Brush
Chanel understands that even the most expertly applied face of foundation requires a touch-up every so often, and so they created a brush that’s portable, practical and able to create a pristine finish. Featuring soft yet resilient synthetic bristles (and an ergonomic tapered shape that adapts to the contours of the face), it’s the handbag essential that’ll help you (quite literally) save face time and time again.
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2022 got off to a shaky start, but it’s certainly making up for it by delivering some brilliant content—no one can deny the joy sparked from a whole new season of Queer Eye, nor the nostalgic trip down memory lane the Harry Potter reunion special provided.
But when it comes to films, the first on our radar for this year is Netflix’s mystery thriller, Brazen. Based on the popular novel Brazen Virtue by Nora Roberts, the film adaptation follows prominent mystery writer and crime expert Grace, who rushes back to her home in Washington D.C. to find her sister has died. With her cover now blown, she becomes embroiled in the criminal investigation.
We’ll admit the film is no Da VinciCode, but it’s got a tantalising plot line that keeps the viewer on their toes throughout.
Of course, there is another element of the film that’s all-too mysterious: Trying to figure out where on earth we’ve seen the cast before—because yes, they’re all very familiar.
So, we did the research. Keep scrolling as we look at the talented cast and the projects they’ve headlined before—some will surprise you.
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Alyssa Milano plays Grace
We’d be surprised if you didn’t recognise Alyssa Milano, who leads the film as the main character Grace. She first rose to fame for her roles as Jennifer Mancini in Melrose Place, and Phoebe Halliwell in Charmed. Since then, Milano has continued to carve out her own path in Hollywood, scoring several guest roles in the likes of Grey’s Anatomy and Project Runway.
But Milano’s most important work is undoubtedly through her activism. Over the years, she’s been a vocal supporter and ally of the LGBTQI+ community, as well as becoming a UNICEF ambassador, with her efforts focussed on controlling neglected tropical diseases.
More recently, she helped to revive the #MeToo movement, which was first started in 2006 by Tarana Burke. As the Harvey Weinstein accusations came to light in 2017, Milano pushed the hashtag on Twitter, which garnered a global response and became a leading movement in the world’s fight against sexual harassment and assault.
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Samuel Page plays Ed
Yes, you’ve definitely seen Samuel Page in at least one TV show from his impressive repertoire. He played Joan’s wife Greg in Mad Men, Sam Allen in Desperate Housewives, Connor Ellis in House of Cards, and, of course, Richard Hunter in The Bold Type. You really can’t miss him. While Samuel Page makes a convincing case as a feature film actor in Brazen, his work in television is what catapulted him into fame.
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Malachi Weir plays Ben
Malachi Weir is perhaps best known for his role as Lonnie Watley on Billions, though his resume extends to appearances in other major television shows including Wisdom Of The Crowd and Law & Order. Weir has also dabbled in films, most notably the emotional drama Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.
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Emilie Ullerup plays Kathleen
Emilie Ullerup was exposed to famous circles pretty much from birth, with her father holding the title of Lord Chamberlain for the Danish Royal Family. She decided to pave her own path on the global stage however, scoring her first acting role in 2006 in theremake television series of Battlestar Galactica. Since then, she starred in television drama Chesapeake Shores as Bree O’Brien, and she’s made her mark on the Hallmark hall of fame by featuring in no less than 10 of its feel-good series over the past five years.
Colleen Wheeler plays Senator Baxter
More recently, you might recognise Colleen Wheeler from popular thriller series, Yellowjackets, but this is far from the actor’s only claim to fame.
She starred in television series, X-Men: Evolution, and she also appeared alongside Jessica Biel in2012 feature film, The Tall Man.
Matthew Finlan plays Jerald Baxter
Matthew Finlan is an actor known best for his role as Bart in the Television series, Frankie Drake Mysteries. He also made a small guest appearance in CBC’s comedy sitcom Workin’ Moms.
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We’re not even one month into the new year, and everyone has already had enough. For many, the Christmas break was many things, but relaxing certainly wasn’t one of them.
Between trying to access RATs, self-isolating and frantically reorganising family gatherings, the holiday period was far from joyful. Then, seemingly in the blink of an eye, we’re all back at work again. Back to rushing for deadlines, clearing our inboxes and fighting to maintain a social life despite extreme exhaustion and fear of COVID.
No wonder we’ve already had enough.
The new year is supposed to mark the start of new possibilities. It’s a time for us to reflect on the year that was and make plans for the one ahead. But how can we make plans when everything feels so far out of our control? We’re used to having our plans cancelled, to constant disappointment, so it almost feels futile to plan for the future. It can leave us feeling frustrated, hopeless and very, very lost.
We feel like we’re living the same day over and over. The past two years have somehow managed to pass us by at breakneck speed, while still feeling like the longest chapters of our lives. You begin to disassociate from the concept of time, searching for the few simple pleasures we can still look forward to, and hoping that we don’t lose them as well.
This year is shaping up to be just like the last, where we’re either afraid to go outside and risk catching COVID or the panic of a looming lockdown discourages us from doing anything at all. When the days go by like this, it’s no wonder we’re all feeling burnt out in January. We haven’t had the fresh start we’ve all dreamed of, the new year hasn’t brought the promise of a new reality, and we’re all stuck wondering when it’ll ever get better.
According to psychologistDr Nancy Sokarno from Lysn, burnout is the result of prolonged stress—which is something everyone can relate to right now.
“Put simply, burnout is feeling emotionally and physically exhausted and as though you just can’t go on that way,” she told marie claire Australia.
“Burnout is typically caused by excessive and prolonged stress where a sufferer feels overwhelmed, drained, and as though they’re unable to meet constant demands.”
The World Health Organisation officially recognised burnout as an “occupational phenomenon” in 2019, noting that symptoms had not been successfully managed—and that was before we added a pandemic to workplace-related stress and fatigue.
“The symptoms of burnout range from feeling physically and mentally exhausted, experiencing chronic tiredness and fatigue, trouble sleeping or insomnia, feeling anxious or depressed, suffering from physical ailments or a weak immune system resulting in constant sickness, a lack of focus and forgetfulness,” Sokarno said.
As for why this feeling of burnout is so universal right now, Nancy echoed our own thoughts. We’ve all battled two years of intense, universally-felt anxiety, and at some point, it feels like it’s going to break you.
“The past couple of years have been emotionally exhausting thanks to the constant anxiety felt around the pandemic, whether it be fears around health issues, loss of job, financial stressors, changes in plans, cancelled plans—and then on top of that, the constant influx of the news cycle with case and death updates,” she said.
“For over two years we’ve experienced this constant stress, and the new year was set to offer a clean slate on what’s been a rough 24 months. Then, the rising Covid cases at the end of 2021 felt as though the carpet had been ripped out from underneath us. No longer were we able to appreciate the new year as a blank canvas because we carried the pandemic stresses into 2022 with us. Not only were we not able to wipe away the remnants of 2021, but we weren’t able to get as excited about 2022 being a fresh start.”
While we’re all feeling a little broken, it’s important to remember that we can still get through it. The new year may not be off to the best start, and though it may take a while to see the sun through the clouds, we know that day will come.
To save us from spiralling, we asked Nancy to share her five tips for combatting burnout in the New Year, as something to fall back on when we feel like it’s all getting a bit much.
Do a digital detox
The constant influx of information surrounding the pandemic whether through news outlets or social media can feel a little overwhelming at times. Try to limit your exposure to this kind of news, or at the very least, set aside a time limit of how long you might spend consuming it.
Set clear boundaries
With many people working from home, it’s important to ensure that you set clear boundaries for better work-life balance. That means setting specific work hours,assigning a clear space to do your work and avoiding working outside of work hours as much as possible.
Schedule worry time
While it might sound counterintuitive to encourage you to worry, if you are going to do it anyway, you’re better off doing it with some restrictions. ‘Worry Time’ refers to the practice of setting aside an allocated time to worry each day. Anywhere from 15 mins to 30 mins is enough, where you can write down any of your worries throughout the day, then only think about them in your allocated time. The idea behind this is that it can stop you from spending all day worrying about the same things and the act of writing it down can allow it to almost forget about it temporarily. Just be sure to only practice worry time in the afternoon for a short amount of time and avoid doing it right before bed or when you first wake up. Ideally you can allow time for a joyful activity after your worry time, such as watching your favourite TV show.
Prioritise your physical health
Truly understanding how the mind-body connection works is the focus of ongoing research. However what we do know is that a person’s biology (body) can affect their psychology (mind), and vice versa. For example, using the body for exercise is thought to lessen feelings of anxiety because it produces changes in brain areas associated with anxiety. Conversely, chronic stress may negatively affect the immune system through the elevated production of stress-related hormones. It is important to keep in mind the fact that our physical health affects our mental health and therefore we need to ensure that we exercise regularly, eat nutritious food, drink plenty of water and avoid overuse of substances such as alcohol or drugs.
Talk to someone
Sometimes getting your thoughts out in the open can be incredibly beneficial for your mental health. If you are struggling with feeling burnt out already, talk to friends or family about how you’re feeling. You may find that they are also experiencing similar feelings and you can benefit from feeling not alone in your experience. If speaking to someone close to you feels a bit daunting, consider seeking the help of a professional. Hopefully one day we start to approach seeing a psychologist in the same way we might see a personal trainer. Mental health should be an ongoing thing that we ‘exercise’ or work on, not just if we are struggling. Services like Lifeline and BeyondBlue provide free over-the-phone counselling with trained experts that can help you through any mental health concerns. Services like Lysn provide access to psychologists via video chat, which can be accessed from the comfort of your own home around the clock. These services can be instrumental in providing the support you need when facing concerns like burn out early on in the new year.
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The Survivor franchise is a real, well… survivor. As one of the world’s longest running reality television series, it continues to find new ways to keep us entertained—all while maintaining its fool-proof formula of pitting contestants against each other in the ultimate survival challenge.
While Australia’s previous eight seasons are a little behind the US’s 41, popularity for our version of the series is only growing—and the latest instalment filmed in Queensland’s north is set to cement the feat.
Survivor: Blood V Water will air in Australia on January 31, 2022 featuring an all new cast with a unique twist. As host Jonathan LaPaglia revealed in a sneak peek, this season will not be an “individual game”, rather, contestants will compete in pairs.
To clarify, pairings will consist of spouses, siblings, in-laws and more—so this season will definitely shake things up (no doubt with twice the drama).
So, as we prepare to watch an historic season of the show, we take a look at the couples set to compete in the hopes of winning the coveted $500,000.
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Sandra Diaz-Twine and Alanna Twine
This mother-daughter duo are a double threat. Sandra is already well known for winning two seasons of US Survivor, so you can bet these two are coming in armed with plenty of knowledge.
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Mark Wales and Samantha Gash
Survivor fans will also likely recognise Mark Wales and Samantha Gash who both competed in season four of the series, which served as their unlikely meet-cute. They later married and now have a baby boy. Given Wales won his season, he certainly knows a thing or two about strategy.
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Jesse and Jordie Hansen
A brother’s bond can’t be broken, which is why triathlete Jessie and landscaper Jordie are the ultimate pairing in the new season.
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Michelle and Melissa
Michelle and Melissa describe themselves as 99.999% identical, but the twins appear to have their own separate agendas in Survivor. As Michelle says in a sneak preview—she won’t hesitate to throw her sister under the bus in the name of glory.
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We’ve missed her dearly since the conclusion of Modern Family last year, and now, Sofia Vergara is set to grace our screens once more in a captivating new series.
Making a dramatic return, Vergara will star as Griselda Blanco, a Colombian drug lord widely known as the ‘Black Widow.’ The series will be housed on Netflix, as a six-episode limited series and is titled, Griselda.
Vergara will executive produce the show alongside Eric Newman, who brought us award-winning shows including Narcos and Narcos: Mexico (although it’s worth noting that the team have been very clear that Griselda is not a spinoff from the popular drug drama).
Speaking to Variety, about the project, Vergara said:
“Griselda Blanco was a larger-than-life character whose ruthless but ingenious tactics allowed her to rule a billion dollar empire years before many of the most notorious male kingpins we know so much about. We are thrilled to have found the perfect partners in Eric, Andrés and Netflix to help us bring this story of her life to the screen.”
The extended release from Netflix reads:
“Griselda chronicles the real-life of savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswoman Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. A devoted mother, Blanco’s lethal blend of charm and unsuspecting savagery helped her expertly navigate between family and business leading her to become widely known as the Black Widow.”
While this has long been a passion project for Vergara, it won’t be the first time that the life of Griselda Blanco will be translated to the big screen. Her story has previously been told by the 2017 film Cocaine Godmother, where she was portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer Lopez is also working on a project featuring Griselda Blanco called The Godmother, in partnership with STX Films.
The series has also added 10 new cast members including, Alberto Guerra (Narcos: Mexico), Vanessa Ferlito (NCIS: New Orleans), Alberto Ammann (Narcos), Christian Tappan (Snowfall), Diego Trujillo (Los Reyes), Paulina Dávila (Luis Miguel: The Series), Gabriel Sloyer (Power), José Zúñiga (Madam Secretary), Juliana Aidén Martinez (Prodigal Son) and Martin Rodriguez.
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This week, a number of brave Australian women shared their personal stories of the complexities of undergoing IVF, and more than 135,000 people signed a petition in support of them. It was enough.
On January 20, the Victorian Government announced that it had reversed its decision to suspend all new IVF treatments as part of its code brown alert. The government had previously deemed IVF procedures as “non-urgent elective”, meaning it would be discontinued in order to “to free up more health resources” for 90 days. The move was in response to the influx of patients who have been infected with omicron.
IVF procedures that were suspended in the Victorian hospital system's CODE BROWN will restart, after advocates pleaded with the state government to reverse its decision to stop operations. #COVID19au#springstpic.twitter.com/t2wcEuv5P6
In a video that went viral this week, Victorian woman Melanie Swieconek pleaded through tears that at age 45, IVF is her last hope at having a child.
“I really want to let you know this is not something I elected to do,” she said in the emotional clip.
“Not one other person who is going through IVF or has been through IVF or is just about to start IVF has elected to do it. This is something we are doing as our only opportunity to have a child… To just put a blanket ban on IVF for three months… you can’t have any idea what this will do to some women.”
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She wasn’t alone in her battle—an online petition calling for the Daniel Andrews government to reinstate IVF procedures garnered more than 135,000 signatures online.
“IVF is NOT a choice. Politicians should NOT be allowed to decide on the timing of anyones reproduction,” the petition description read.
“Women in their late 30s/early 40s (or those with low ovarian reserve) do NOT have time to wait to start their family, as their egg quality declines with each passing cycle. The decision is potentially taking away peoples chances of ever having a family and totally changing the trajectory of their lives.”
The creator of the petition, whose username is @Our_infertile_life Victoria, also said that there are many private clinics which can continue to practice IVF without any stress or strain on medical resources.
Another Victorian woman Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe, who has previously undergone IVF, also put the realities of the government’s decision in her own context with a powerful Instagram post.
“This is not elective. This is heartache, this is life changing trauma that leaves you irretrievably broken,” she penned.
“No one wants to do this, this is no one’s first choice – this will forever be a last resort and now @danielandrewsmp you have gone and ripped the last string of hope so many women and couples cling so desperately onto.”
Speaking to marie claire Australia, she added: “IVF is never a choice, it’s a last resort. Whether you’re there for low ovarian count like me or because you’ve spent months/years trying to conceive – IVF days feel like dog years, they’re long and slow and each month and cycle feels like an eternity.”
She added that the 90 day suspension was “90 days too long for many couples”.
“The mental and physical preparation women endure to be able to start their cycle is immense and I cannot imagine the anguish women and couples are facing right now as they’re cancelled mid cycle or waiting, holding their breath for the 90 days to be over.”
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To add, Victoria’s state-wide code brown, called on January 18 by Acting Health Minister James Merlino, is not connected to IVF work (per 7News), meaning the deployment of staff to priority areas would not include those overseeing those fertility treatments.
Speaking to media at the time, Merlino said the government was “looking at what we can do” to reinstate IVF procedures as soon as possible.
“I’ve got some dear friends currently going through IVF or have been through IVF. I know what an emotional toll it is what a financial toll it is,” he told media.
“This is in many cases a last opportunity to create a family for themselves and I am absolutely empathetic.”
Thankfully, the outpouring of support for women hoping and currently undergoing IVF has worked. Namely, it’s thanks to women like Melanie and Maddison who have bravely shared their stories in order to spread awareness—we commend them for it.
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The future King and Queen consort of the UK are really hitting their stride—quite literally.
On Wednesday, January 19, Kate Middleton and Prince William attended their first official engagement of 2022 in London where they attended the the Foundling Museum.
For the occasion, Kate delivered us a look that encompassed the modest, yet chic silhouettes we’ll be relying on for the cooler months of of the year.
Wearing an old favourite Jigsaw coat, the Duchess of Cambridge added a basic black polo neck from Zara which complimented her black Jigsaw flare trousers—if we’re going to invest in anything this winter, it’s precisely this combo.
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While the Duchess is known for her effortless merging of High Street style with high fashion (hello, $50 Zara polo neck), fans were even more hyped about her earrings, which cost a mere $3 from affordable brand, Accessorize.
To add, William and Kate provided fans with another rare gem when they shared a subtle PDA. The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment came as Kate and Wills were exiting the museum. As they walked down the steps, Kate reached out to touch Wills, guiding him down the steps as they laughed together.
To the untrained royal eye, the move isn’t anything to write home about—but by royal standards, it’s unusual to see members of The Firm touch or show any kind of personal affection in public.
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The couple’s visit to the museum, which was Britain’s first home for children at risk of abandonment, was in support of the work is does to help young people.
Taking to Twitter after the engagement, the pair shared some thoughts on the moving engagement.
“We were able to understand first-hand the impact of spending time in care in the UK and its links with employment, housing, mental health, addiction, and the youth justice system, and some of the work that is being done to tackle these issues.”
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She’s been dubbed the SoHo grifter, and even more kindly a modern day Jay Gatsby, but for Anna Sorokin, whose life is about to be chronicled in the highly anticipated Shondaland Netflix show Inventing Anna, she’s nothing more than the embodiment of the American dream.
More commonly known as Anna Delvey, she’s the New York City socialite that swindled Manhattan’s party people out of nearly $275,000 USD through a web of lies, deception and manipulation, straight out of a Machiavellian handbook.
“She’s actually really sweet,” Julia Garner (who is portraying Anna in the upcoming show) described in an interview with Town & Country.
“She’s very gentle. But then her voice gets less soft-spoken when she wants something.” Just reading that sends shivers down our spine.
Anna’s story is so complex that it almost has to be seen to be believed, so ahead of the limited series, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about the convicted schemer.
Who Is Anna Delvey?
Anna Delvey, whose legal name is Anna Sorokin is a 30-year-old Russian con artist who from 2013-2016 fraudulently pretended to be a wealthy German heiress to cheat New York City’s upper echelon (including socialites, hotels and banks) for her own financial gain.
Delvey’s origins are fairly unknown, but it’s been revealed the Moscow native moved to Germany at the age of 16, before moving to London to study at Central Saint Martins with goals of pursuing a career in fashion. In 2013, she landed a coveted internship at French fashion magazine Purple, under the guise of ‘Anna Delvey’, a well connected, highly regarded member of the exclusive style scene with a background of hailing from a wealthy, European aristocratic family.
Upon moving to New York, Delvey began an elaborate scheme that involved manipulating some of Manhattan’s wealthiest under the impression that she was set to inherit a small fortune of $60,000,000 USD.
With her enviable designer wardrobe, celebrity connections and seemingly endless cash flow that she flaunted whenever possible, Delvey was welcomed into the exclusive fold, showering her friends with luxury dinners, high-class party invitations and ritzy holidays that rival that of a trust-fund child.
Yet none of this salubrious crowd seemed to know how, or more importantly where, the money came from.
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What Is The Anna Delvey Foundation?
Delvey’s delusions of grandeur culminated with the creation of the Anna Delvey Foundation, a SoHo House-esque private members club and art foundation on the Upper East Side.
According to The Cut, Delvey dreamed of a “dynamic visual-arts center, with a rotating array of pop-up shops, exhibitions and installations from blue-chip artists like Urs Fischer, Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, and Tracey Emin, two floors of hotel rooms, three restaurants, a juice bar, and a German bakery”.
In her quest to create the ADF, Delvey consequently conned Fortress and City National Bank of over $150,000USD by forging fake cheques and bank statements, a method called cheque kiting, in the hopes of obtaining a $2,200,000 loan.
But her corruption didn’t end there. Using the same technique, Delvey swindled New York institutions like the 11 Howard, The Beekman and The Mercer Hotel of almost $50,000USD worth in theft of services.
Delvey’s process of forging and depositing fake cheques and taking advantage of the float period to withdraw cash is what funded her lavish lifestyle.
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How Did Anna Delvey Get Caught?
Delvey first aroused suspicion in 2015, when her then-friend, Chinese art collector Michael Xufu Huang, funded her all-expenses paid trip to the Venice Biennale under the impression that he would be repaid at a later date. No such payments were ever made.
Later in 2017, Delvey invited ex-best Friend Rachel DeLoache Williams (a former Vanity Fair photo editor) on a trip to Marrakech. Delvey claimed she needed time out of the country to reset her visa.
That’s when things began to unravel for the fake heiress. After claiming she chartered a private jet and booked a resort for the occasion, DeLoache Williams inevitably was forced to front all of the fees, totalling upwards of $60,000USD (which is more than she was paid in an entire year).
Sensing something was up, DeLoache Williams hastily left Morocco and ceased contact with Delvey. That was until she was approached by a police officer working with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office who had begun to build a case against Delvey.
Whilst Delvey was in Malibu at a psychiatric treatment facility, DeLoache Williams helped set up a sting operation which conned Delvey into leaving the centre and ultimately led her to arrest by law officials.
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What Crimes Did Anna Delvey Commit?
Delvey was indicted in 2017, but didn’t appear in court until early 2019 where she was charged with various crimes, including grand larceny in the second degree, attempted grand larceny and theft of services.
Delvey was convicted in 2019 of eight criminal charges, sentenced to 4-12 years imprisonment, fined $24,000 USD and ordered to pay restitution of about $199,000 USD.
Where Is Anna Delvey Now?
Delvey was released on parole from prison in February this year, after serving just 3 years of her 12 year sentence.
After resuming her Instagram account and gallivanting around New York, (while also offering interviews and being followed by a film crew), Delvey is currently being held by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Jersey and is facing deportation back to Germany.
Delvey was paid almost $400,000USD by Netflix for the rights to her story, with the series set to be released in early 2022. Under the Son of Sam law, Delvey is unable to profit of any subsequent publicity relating to her crimes.
Speaking to 60 Minutes in April, Delvey maintains that she “doesn’t see herself as a conwoman” and attests that she has never conned anyone.
Who landed the role of Anna Delvey in Inventing Anna?
As soon as Shonda Rhimes bought the rights to the Anna Delvey story, the role became one of the most coveted in Hollywood. It was Ozark star Julia Garner who landed it, and her performance is already creating awards buzz.
“I told Anna that it was my goal for people to see her as a person instead of a caricature,” Garner told marie claire Australia for our March 2022 issue. “They don’t have to agree with what she did, but they should be open and willing to understand why she did it. People make mistakes and Anna is a person.”
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It has been just over one year since the highly-anticipated Lizzie McGuire reboot was officially cancelled. But that doesn’t mean Hilary Duff can’t talk about what could have been.
Despite production having already started on the series—as we saw through the endless on-set photos—Disney scrapped the reboot after a disagreement about the spin-off’s storyline.
Only a few months into shooting, the show’s original showrunner Terri Minsky was fired from the revival as Disney had decided to “move in a different creative direction”. And while the exact direction that the company was wanting was never confirmed, rumours began to spread that Disney didn’t want it to air on their streaming platform because the plot was too mature.
Now, Duff is revealing what would have been in store for the series if it hadn’t been scrapped. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, the How I Met Your Father star opened up about what could have been for Lizzie and even spoke candidly on how she felt about the cancellation.
When asked by the interviewer about the Lizzie McGuire reboot, Duff responded by rhetorically asking, “The one that we were actively filming? Yeah, that’s the one.”
“I would be lying if I didn’t say I didn’t have those thoughts a few times,” she explained, after being asked if she’d ever leak episodes.
“But I wouldn’t, because in my 34 years I’ve realised that everything does happen for a reason. There’s a time and a place for everything. It just wasn’t her moment.
“I’m constantly asked about it still,” she added. “All it does is breathe life into the fact that people still want it, and that’s really sweet. It’s not dead, and it’s not alive.”
But what really sparked fans’ attention was Duff’s admission about what the reboot had in store, if it hadn’t been prematurely scrapped. The mother-of-three explained that the series was actually going to follow Lizzie’s life while navigating her thirties, after discovering that her partner had been cheating on her.
“My character was moving back home with her parents because she caught her soon-to-be fiancé cheating on her,” she revealed.
“And she was falling flat on her face at the moment and being like, ‘I need to pivot because everything that I thought was wasn’t, and I’m turning 30. What the f–k?'” she said.
And it turns out, fans weren’t the only ones frustrated with the streaming giant for canning the reboot.
In fact, Duff called out Disney directly in February 2021, writing an Instagram post detailing how she’d be “doing a disservice to everyone by limiting the realities of a 30-year-old’s journey to live under the ceiling for a PG rating”.
But despite publicly requesting that the show move from Disney to Hulu, where it could have the mature storyline that fans were wanting, the reboot was cancelled in its entirety.
“I know the efforts and conversations have been everywhere trying to make a reboot work but, sadly & despite everyone’s best efforts, it isn’t going to happen,” Duff wrote.
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“I want any reboot of Lizzie to be honest and authentic to who Lizzie would be today. It’s what the character deserves.
“We can all take a moment to mourn the amazing woman she would have been and the adventures we would have taken with her,” she added. “I’m very sad, but I promise everyone tried their best and the stars didn’t align.”
While speaking to Cosmopolitan, Duff was asked about how it felt to be a child star and if she’d want to do it again, if she were to start her career over.
“Yeah. I wouldn’t do it all exactly the same, but I can’t look at my life and be like, ‘I wish this was different,’ because I don’t know if it would get me to where I am right now,” she said.
“I wish I had a little bit of a better education. I wish I had a little bit of a college experience. But what would that look like? The thing that I crave out of it wouldn’t look the way I pictured it because of who I am and how I came up.”
While, no, the cancellation of the Lizzie McGuire reboot was not what dreams are made of—at least, we know that Lizzie’s future was more relatable than her previous onscreen moments.
You can check out Hilary Duff in another reboot, How I Met Your Father, from January 18 here.
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When Ash Barty announced her engagement to long-time partner Garry Kissick, all of Australia celebrated with them. Now, the couple has married in a very private ceremony in Queensland, attended by some of Australia’s tennis elite.
The tennis pro, whose career has soared since she began playing professionally aged just 15, has had her achievements splashed across virtually every publication in the country, particularly in 2021 when she became the first Australian woman to win Wimbledon since Evonne Goolagong Cawley took out the title in 1980.
Barty’s engagement news that followed in November 2021 was the perfect way to end such an eventful year for the 25-year-old—and it provided a rare insight into her famously private relationship with PGA trainee professional, Kissick.
Here, we look back at the couple’s relationship over the years.
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Who is Ash Barty’s partner?
Ash Barty is engaged to Garry Kissick, a 30-year-old PGA trainee professional who currently resides in Ipswich, Queensland—which is where Barty herself grew up.
Kissick has worked at the Brookwater Golf & Country Club for more than 10 years. Incidentally, this is the very place where he reportedly met Barty.
Between his work on the greens, Kissick is dedicated to supporting Barty in her whirlwind career, often sharing snaps of the pair travelling to various tennis tournaments together.
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Ash Barty and Gary Kissick’s relationship
Ash Barty and Gary Kissick met in 2016, and they went public in 2017 while attending the John Newcombe Awards together. Perhaps Kissick was a good luck charm, because Barty won her first Newcombe medal that night.
Since then, their relationship has gone from strength to strength. While Barty rarely opens up about her partner, she recently revealed to Vogue Australia that Kissick is the ultimate support for her, despite their careers being vastly different.
“He’s extremely patient with me, and when we met he didn’t know a lot about tennis,” she explained.
“He’s kind of been thrown in the very deep end in understanding what the tour is like and how much we’re apart… he’s the best person to have around in the sense of switching off from tennis and being able to bring the fun and laughter when we are training and not be so serious all the time.”
Of course, the couple have also had to endure some long distance stints whenever Kissick is unable to travel with Barty to her various tennis tournaments, though they’ve no doubt come out stronger for it—as Instagram suggests.
In April 2021, Kissick posted a throwback photo of the tennis pro with their three dogs, writing: “Happy Birthday to the No.1 dog mum @ashbarty We all miss you but the puppies do enjoy the relaxed house rules while you’re away.”
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Ash Barty and Gary Kissick’s engagement
In November 2021, Barty and Kissick announced their relationship to the world via Instagram, with Kissick sharing a sweet photo and writing: “15/11/2021 💍 I love you @ashbarty ❤”
Barty also shared a snap to her own Instagram, writing: “Future Husband 💍❤️. “
While the pair are yet to divulge any extra details about their wedding, there’s no doubt Barty will have plenty of milestones to celebrate in the years ahead—both on and off the court.
Ash Barty and Gary Kissick’s wedding
The lovebirds finally wed in a very private ceremony in Queensland, with news remaining hush for several weeks.
According to reports, their wedding was attended by fellow Australian tennis stars Pat Rafter, Casey Dellacqua and Alicia Molik.
Ash announced the news by sharing a photo to Instagram with the simple caption, “Husband & Wife”.
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She wore a stunning Suzanne Harward-designed dress, while Garry went for a classic black tux.
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We love a date night as much as the next person, but as the Omicron wave of cases continue to surge, we’re leaning more and more into the ever humble at-home dinner-date.
Its perks are endless—it’s comfortable, arguably cheaper, and in this climate, it’s an awful lot safer than sitting in a crowded restaurant.
So with that said, if you’re looking to plan something for Valentine’s Day on February 14th, a romantic date night at home could tick all the boxes.
But, how does one actually make it romantic? Well, you don’t have to go down the rose petal and tea light candles route to achieve that ‘love is in the air’ feeling. Read on to learn how to create the most romantic dinner date at home with some surprisingly simple pieces.
Bottoms Up!
Let’s work from the bottom up – and by bottom, we’re talking table setting must-haves.
Sleek and modern, these leather-look placemats not only protect your dining table from heat, but it’s also a perfect base to enhance your deliciously romantic meal.
Vue Leather-look Placemats in Clay, $29.95 (currently $10) at Myer.
The ultimate combo: Cinnamon and Cedar. This tablecloth and napkin set by Cultiver is made from 100% European flax linen and pre-washed for that super-soft feel.
Summer Dining Set in Cinnamon and Cedar, $230 by Cultiver.
Add a natural touch to your table with these wooden coasters by Ecology. Classic and minimal while ensuring your glass of sparkling water always has its own place.
Ecology Alto Coasters, $19.95 (currently $16.95) at Matchbox.
Whether it’s a glass of vino or a delicious mocktail, elegant coasters will add an extra special element to your evening.
Just like a fashion show needs a runway, a romantic dinner date needs a table runner. Add a splash of colour and a hint of sweetness with this fun floral number from H&M Home.
Floral Print Table Runner, $9.99 (currently $7.99) by H&M Home.
Serving Looks
Now with the basics down pat, a home-cooked meal needs thoughtful serveware to accompany it.
If you’re prone to breaking things, then this charcoal acrylic wine glass option will be your saviour. Plus, it’s super chic.
After something classic, but still with a twist? This white dinner set by Freedom features irregular edges ensuring each plate has its own personality.
Haven Dinner Set, $159 (currently $127) by Freedom.
Just like you and your lover are made for each other, gorgeous dinner plates can only be accompanied with elegant cutlery pieces. This matte black cutlery set by Country Road is a match made in heaven for any plate set you end up choosing.
Scents have the exceptional ability to trigger memories. So, to ensure you and your partner will never forget this night, it’s important to set the mood with some romantic scents.
It’s only natural to have a candle that celebrates love.
The Commonfolk Collective Dictionary Meaning Candle, $34.95 at The Iconic.
A soothing blend of lavender and rose complemented by a touch of honey and musk to set the mood.
Honey Lavender Reed Diffuser, $44.99 (currently $26.99) by Dusk.
Love Is Blooming
Nothing says ‘romance’ than fresh flowers, a date night must in our books.
A floral bouquet boasting bright pinks and lilacs, guaranteed to impress. Delivered straight to your door so you can spend more time with your date.
Take your at home date night dinner to the next level by creating a personalised menu, add a few puns or inside jokes – trust us, it’s the small details that make a huge impact.
Canva has both free and premium templates that allow you easily create personalised menus to suit your night.
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In shocking news, the legendary fashion journalist André Leon Talley has reportedly passed away, aged 73.
While his exact cause of death remains unknown, the industry heavyweight passed away at a hospital in New York, reports TMZ.
It appeared to be confirmed by fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg and journalist Derek Blasberg, who have both shared touching tributes for the late icon.
Von Furstenberg captioned her post “Good bye darling André… no one saw the world in a more glamorous way than you did… no one was grander and more soulful than you were…the world will be less joyful. I have loved you and laughed with you for 45 years….I miss your loud screams…I love you soooo much.”
Controversially, Vogue’sEditor-in-Chief Anna Wintour did not immediately release a statement following the announcement—could this have anything to do with their ongoing feud?
After being called out on social media, Wintour issued a statement, paying tribute to Talley’s life and legacy.
André Leon Talley, the larger-than-life former Vogue editor, has died at 73. Below, a statement from Anna Wintour.
Admires and colleagues of Talley’s including Gigi Hadid, Zendaya, Rick Owens and Miss J Alexander.
Talley leaves an inspiring legacy, including being one of the most powerful and formidabel figures in the fashion industry.
Having made his start as Fashion News Director at American Vogue in 1983, Talley largely contributed to the success of the publication during his role as Creative Director, which he served until 1995.
Talley returned to the magazine 1998, and remained the Editor-At-Large until his departure in 2013.
Throughout his tenure, Talley encouraged international designers and magazines to feature more people of colour in their respective works.
Talley also served as a judge on the cult reality television series America’s Next Top Model and made a now-iconic cameo in the 2008 Sex And The City film.
Our thoughts are with his friends and family during this time.
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Weddings and a pandemic? They’re not exactly soul mates. After a rough 2021 for couples planning a wedding, 2022 is off to a shaky yet promising start. But there’s been a clear silver lining emerge thanks to COVID (whoever thought we’d be thanking it for anything?) – the way it’s fast-tracked a mass shift in perspective.
Couples have had time to consider what’s important to them and why they’re getting married in the first place. The knock-on effect is a surge of weddings that are inherently more personal and meaningful. Couples are creating their own traditions, ditching any that no longer seem relevant and basically eating, drinking and wearing whatever they want.
It’s helped couples to reimagine the way we celebrate love and how individual that looks for everyone, and it’s this way of thinking that’s dictated most of the 2022 wedding trends, as predicted by Wedshed.
A rise in digital wedding invitations
Given there’s always a degree of uncertainty planning a wedding during a pandemic, it’s not surprising to see more couples opt to send their guests digital invites vs. paying for a full suite of printed stationery. The upside here is that if details change thanks to, oh, say a cheeky lockdown, the necessary info can be updated and re-sent to guests without incurring the cost of a complete re-print.
Odd-numbered or mixed-gendered wedding parties
Couples will be relieved to know that it’s entirely okay (and in fact, on trend) to have odd number wedding parties. It’s evolved off the back of a new train of rational thought and post-pandemic perspective that questions why you would include someone just to balance out the numbers? Or discount someone because they’re of the opposite sex than you’d “traditionally” include in your wedding party? Now it’s about choosing those friends or relatives that first come to mind and sticking with it.
Digital wedding registries will boom
Most modern couples live together prior to their wedding and as such, they don’t need another toaster. What they do need? Money. For many cultures, this is a standard wedding gift and in more recent years it’s become the gift-of-choice for Western weddings too. The catch here is that asking for money can feel awkward or impersonal, which is why we’re tipping digital registries that allow couples to communicate what they’ll be using that cash for will become even more mainstream.
Check out Gravy (set to launch next in Feb 2022) which not only allows couples to collect money as a wedding gift in a personal way, but also request contributions to charity and – our fave thing – ask guests to gift them time, skills and good deeds as a wedding gift without having to outlay a cent. Think asking for help to paint the house, plant a garden, dog-sit or even request that guests become an organ donor or embrace a month of meat-free Mondays on behalf of the couple.
Micro-weddings and elopements
It comes as no surprise that one of the biggest 2022 wedding trends will be micro-weddings and elopements. Even despite most COVID restrictions being lifted, couples are making a deliberate decision to host small, intimate gatherings where the focus is very much on each other and the act of getting married, rather than a wedding itself.
Reinventing tradition
One thing we won’t see in 2022 is couples investing in traditions simply because it’s the “done thing”. Moving forward, couples will be very intentional about what elements they decide to include in their big day. The way this looks for every couple will be different but some examples include:
Mum walking down the aisle
No wedding party or mismatched, gender mixed wedding party
Either no readings or several, non-traditional readings
Personal vows full of laughter rather than full romance
No cake cutting, bouquet toss or first dance (but perhaps an alternative to these instead)
Getting ready together in the morning, or at the very least sleeping together in the same bed the night before the wedding
Signing marriage certificates discreetly post ceremony
High impact florals
Flowers have always been a key styling feature at weddings but come 2022, we’re expecting to see more couples putting their budget towards high-impact installations (like an arbour or hanging masterpiece that can be repurposed at the reception), versus lots of smaller table arrangements. More metaphorical bang for your buck makes sense.
Weekday weddings
All the postponements due to lockdowns and restrictions have meant that weekend availability can be hard to come by for many venues. For this reason, expect to see a surge in weekday weddings in 2022 as couples choose to hold their nuptials on any ol’ day of the week. Mon through to Thurs is fair game (and sometimes comes with a discount too, so it’s not a bad thing for the budget).
Incorporating an Acknowledgement of Country
As a way of showing respect for our Australian Aboriginal culture and heritage, more couples are incorporating an Acknowledgement of Country into their wedding ceremony. It’s a practice we’re 100% behind; so much so we’ve written an entire article on how to Incorporate an Acknowledgement of Country.
Incorporating an Acknowledgement of Country
As a way of showing respect for our Australian Aboriginal culture and heritage, more couples are incorporating an Acknowledgement of Country into their wedding ceremony. It’s a practice we’re 100% behind; so much so we’ve written an entire article on how to Incorporate an Acknowledgement of Country.
Alternative wedding dresses
Not exactly a new wedding trend but one that’s really coming into its own in 2022: a rise in less traditional wedding dresses. Think non-white dresses (pale pink and blue are hues we’re seeing). Bridgerton and balloon puff sleeves. Cut-outs and sculptural twists on classic styles. Basically, a modernisation of both old and new styles.
Also, expect to see brides wearing non “wedding” dresses, with plenty of women opting to don a beautiful dress (or pantsuit, or jumpsuit, or separates…) from non-bridal brands. Just something that makes them feel like a damn queen.
Sustainability
Sustainability – it’s the way of the future and while we’ve still got a long way to go, we’re pleased to see more couples making more eco-friendly choices when it comes to their wedding. That might mean shopping for gifts locally, hiring a wedding dress, eliminating any single-use items in favour of hired items, throwing biodegradable confetti, sourcing local and seasonal food and flowers (which will serve the bonus of being more affordable during a global shipping crisis), recycling waste and using cleaner products for hair and makeup.
Destination, whole-weekend weddings
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that wide, open spaces are good for the soul. Perhaps that’s why we’re seeing so many couples flee the cities to tie the knot in regional and coastal areas where they can spend an entire weekend with their loved ones breathing in the smell of fresh country air and freedom. It’s a win-win for all involved – the couple, the guests and regional tourism (goodness knows they need all the love they can get right now).
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Rebel Wilson is known for playing the funny, Australian girl. Known for her iconic roles in Pitch Perfect, How To Be Single and Bachelorette, the actress quickly made a name for herself after appearing on our screens in 2011 for Bridesmaids.
In a recent podcast interview with Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne on Life Uncut, Rebel spoke about everything from body image to making it in Hollywood. Of course, the girls had to ask her about her role in the iconic flick, Bridesmaids, which was responsible for kickstarting her career. Playing the role of Kristen Wiig’s bizarre roommate, Rebel had everyone in stitches with her quick-witted remarks.
While she’s undoubtedly successful now, the actress revealed that she initially struggled with getting an agent and being casted. “I wasn’t a beach babe,” she said, describing the difficulty she faced getting work in Australia. Following this, she decided to make the big leap to the United States, describing it as “her big chance” to carve out her career. She sold all of her possessions, packed up her life and left to pursue her dreams of starring in Hollywood movies.
Luckily for Rebel, her role in Bridesmaids came just three months after she arrived in the US, but at the time, she had no idea just how big it would become. “The problem is, the cast was so amazing and I had four scenes in the movie, and I was like ‘is four scenes enough?'” She recalled that Jonah Hill only had one scene in The Forty-Year Old Virgin, and saw his career skyrocket as a result, so Rebel was hopeful that her fate would be the same, saying that she thought she might have made “a little splash” with her few on-screen appearances.
Rebel then revealed that she initially auditioned for the role of Megan, but was unsuccessful. Melissa McCarthy would go on to play the role, but the casting directors decided to still give Rebel a part, albeit a smaller one.
“I had to wait essentially a year until the movie came out and I had no money. I was living on $60 a week for my food and entertainment. I’d see one movie a week at the cinemas and would use the rest on food, because that’s all I had budgeted for. I earned $3500 on Bridesmaids, and that’s what I had to pay the union to join the union in America. So I earned nothing.”
Brittany was quick to point out her shock at Rebel’s low salary, remarking that many others would likely be shocked as well.
“It’s crazy isn’t it,” Laura replied, before adding “but that was the platform, that was the kickstart, and then next up was Pitch Perfect.”
“Pitch Perfect was one of the movies I booked off the back of Bridesmaids, and I booked six movies off the back of that,” Rebel explained.
So, was it worth it? Undoubtedly. While her paycheck might not have made it rain back in 2011, it’s certainly paid off now with Rebel achieving international recognition and acclaim. It just goes to show that sometimes the little things really do count the most.
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The story of Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos scandal that put her on the world map is about to be unpacked on the big screen, thanks to Apple TV+.
For those who need a refresher, Holmes landed herself in the spotlight back in 2015, when Forbesnamed her the world’s youngest and wealthiest self-made billionaire because of her work as the Theranos CEO. As we know, the narrative that she wrote herself came crumbling down when it faced fraud claims. And now, it’s getting the movie treatment.
Directed by Don’t Look Up creator Adam McKay, the film has been aptly named Bad Blood and is inspired by John Carreyrou’s Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup.
With Jennifer Lawrence confirmed to take on the lead role, the film itself will explore Holmes’ quick rise and fall—from being a Silicon Valley genius to a fallen startup CEO.
Curious? Below, everything we know about Bad Blood—from the plot and the cast to the release date.
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What Is The Plot Of Bad Blood?
Based on the 2020 book by John Carreyrou, the writer also wrote and reported theWall Street Journalstory that helped break open Holmes’ Theranos scam and now, alongside Apple TV+, is turning his work into a movie.
As for what the film will be about? Bad Blood will centre around healthcare-tech entrepreneur Holmes and the launch of her company which quickly became valued at USD $9 billion, according to Forbes.
At the time, Holmes claimed that Theranos would revolutionise the way we looked at healthcare by utilising rapid blood testing methods to diagnose health conditions with a drop of blood rather than using multiple vials. Come 2015, and The Wall Street Journal dropped an exposé calling out the technological shortcomings and inaccuracies—with the equipment that Theranos created and promoted—as well as fraudulent behaviour from Holmes. But what does that mean? Basically, Theranos was a scam, the technology didn’t work and Holmes was exposed for fraud.
In fact, earlier in January, Holmes was actually found guilty of fraud and conspiracy by a federal jury in California. According to The New York Times, she was charged with 11 counts of fraud—three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud—for claims the blood-testing company, Theranos, made to investors and patients. Each of the four charges carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.
Who Is Cast In Bad Blood?
As many already know, a currently very pregnant Jennifer Lawrence is set to play the black-turtleneck-wearing Holmes in the film. Naturally, Lawrence’s impeccable acting ability makes her the perfect fit for the role.
In fact, the film’s director recently told Insiderthat Lawrence is currently working hard to perfect Holmes’ recognisable—and frequently fluctuating—speaking patterns in preparation for shooting Bad Blood.
“You know, I haven’t made her do it for me yet. She said she’s been working on it,” McKay told the publication. “She’sabout to have a babyso I’m not going to bug her right now but she’s born to play that role.
“With the voice, she said she’s feeling it,” he said, adding, “She’s excited”.
For the rest of the cast, there is currently no additional information on which famous faces will join Lawrence onscreen, however, there is a chance McKay will continue to choose actors who he’s previously worked with. If so, an A-list cast line-up could include Christian Bale or Will Ferrell.
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When Will Bad Blood Be Released?
At the moment, there is no release date forBad Blood as it’s still in production. And considering that Lawrence is ready to welcome her first child with husband Cooke Maroney, there’s a good chance the filming with come to a halt for a little while as she gets back on her feet.
In the meantime, it’s the perfect chance to check out McKay and Lawrence’s Don’t Look Up, streaming on Netflix now.
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Warning: This article contains spoilers regarding How I Met Your Father‘s first episode, and How I Met Your Mother’s final episode.
Ask any television fan and they’ll tell you that one of the biggest mysteries to the noughties was trying to figure out who the mum of Ted’s kids was on popular sitcom, How I Met Your Mother.
Finally, after nine seasons, we got our answer (Tracy McConnell, for anyone wondering). But now, that curious narrative and constant second guessing is set to plague us—in a good way—once again with the release of the show’s spin-off, How I Met Your Father.
Starring Hilary Duff as the lead character, Sophie, the pilot episode reveals the New Yorker and her friends on a wild night out in the city. The narrator is an older version of Sophie (played by Kim Cattrall) who tells her children that on this fateful night, she met their father.
Yes, the show really delved right in there by potentially already revealing who the dad to Sophie’s children would be—only four male characters who stood out. Already, fans have an idea of which of them it is.
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Who is the father in How I Met Your Father?
From the pilot episode of the new series, four possible contenders have arisen, with signs pointing to Jesse (played by Chris Lowell) as the crowd favourite.
However, the musician and Uber driver’s story is far from simple. A video of his rejected proposal to his former partner went viral on the internet, leaving him with a negative outlook on love and romance.
Sophie, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. She’s a shameless hopeless romantic which quickly clashes with Jesse’s hardened perspective on the matter.
Per Bustle, Lowell provided some extra insights into how Sophie and Jesse’s dynamic plays out: “She just refuses to be let down. She refuses to not see the silver lining. To still have that kind of optimism about her future, about love, is something that rubs off on him in all the best ways.”
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Of course, we should to take this initial hint with a large grain of salt—it is television after all—because there’s three other guys that come into Sophie’s story on that fateful evening.
For now, the other potential dads are: Charlie (played by Tom Ainsley), an English lad who recently moved to the Big Apple, Sid (played by Suraj Sharma), a bar owner who recently got engaged, and there’s Ian, (played by Daniel Augustin), with whom Sophie went on a Tinder date with only to discover that he was moving to Australia the following day.
Who knows, perhaps Ian will come back from Australia—he and Sophie really hit it off, after all. Or maybe Sid will break up with his fiancee and find love with Sophie. Or maybe, just maybe it will be none of them and we’ll have to wait until later on in the series for another flashback to the night which could reveal an entirely different character.
Whatever way you look at it, it seems the only way we’ll ever find out is by continuing to watch the show—if you’re in Australia, Disney+ has confirmed the series will be coming soon.
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Following months of radio silence, Joss Whedon has finally publicly addressed the mountain of allegations stacked up against him, regarding inappropriate behaviour and misconduct while on set.
Throughout 2021, celebrities like Justice League‘s Ray Fisher and Gal Gadot to Buffy The Vampire Slayer‘s Charisma Carpenter, all made public statements claiming that Whedon had been the person behind on-set abuse, including fat-shaming, mistreatment, threats and aggressive behaviour.
In a long profile with New York Magazine‘s Vulture and written by Lila Shapiro, Whedon finally confronted the storm of controversy that has kept him out of Hollywood and permanently ruined his decades-long reputation as a “feminist ally”.
As for what he said, well, the writer-slash-director largely denied Fisher, Gadot and Carpenter’s allegations, and in some cases, even downplaying and blaming others for what took place.
Below, six of the most shocking moments from Joss Whedon’s latest interview.
He Claimed To Admire Strong Women Yet Admitted To Enjoying Having “An Advantage” Over Them
Early on in the interview, Whedon dove straight into how he is in therapy to treat complex post-traumatic stress disorder from his damaging childhood, and he even checked himself into an addiction-treatment centre in Florida for one month. But his reason for working on himself, amidst a string of allegations against him? Well, because he “didn’t have much else to do”.
“The allegations against him had led friends to stop calling. He was out of work and wasn’t writing,” Shapiro wrote. “What story could he even tell? There were things about his life he was only beginning to understand. ‘Not the things being said in the press, necessarily, but things I’m not comfortable with,’ [Whedon] told me. ‘I’m like, I have nothing going on. I can do some work on me’.”
He then went onto tell Shapiro how his childhood saw him experience “duality” with the women in his life.
“He admired strong women like his mother, yet he’d discovered he was capable of hurting them, ‘usually by sleeping with them and ghosting or whatever’,” Whedon told Shapiro.
“He would later tell his biographer this duality gave him ‘an advantage’ over the girls in his college class on feminism when it came to discussing relations between the sexes. ‘I have seen the enemy,’ [Whedon] said, ‘and he’s in my brain!’.”
He Called Out Ray Fisher For The Allegations, Blaming Him For Being A “Bad Actor”
Ray Fisher went public with allegations of Whedon’s “completely unacceptable” behaviour on set of the film Justice League in July 2020.
“Joss Wheadon’s on-set treatment of the cast and crew of Justice League was gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable,” Fisher wrote on Twitter. “He was enabled, in many ways, by Geoff Johns and Jon Berg. Accountability > Entertainment.”
According to The Guardian, Fisher revealed that he’d been told by a source that Whedon had lightened his skin tone in the 2017 film and cut several actors of colour from the film in rewrites. Approaching Whedon about it, the filmmaker told him: “It feels like I’m taking notes right now, and I don’t like taking notes from anybody—not even Robert Downey Jr.”
Joss Wheadon’s on-set treatment of the cast and crew of Justice League was gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable.
He was enabled, in many ways, by Geoff Johns and Jon Berg.
In the Vulture interview, Whedon addressed the allegations made by Fisher and said that he brightened the entire film in post-production—not just Fisher’s skin tone—and that he cut down the Cyborg’s role because he felt Fisher didn’t deliver a good enough performance.
According to Whedon, he claimed viewers at test screenings had reported that Cyborg was “the worst of all the characters in the film”.
“We’re talking about a malevolent force,” he told Shapiro. “We’re talking about a bad actor in both senses.”
Whedon Denied Gal Gadot’s Allegations Against Him, Saying “English Is Not Her First Language”
Earlier in 2021, Wonder Woman‘s Gal Gadot confirmed anonymous reports that Whedon ‘threatened’ her career when they clashed on set, while reshooting Justice League, as per EW.
“He kind of threatened my career and said if I did something, he would make my career miserable and I just took care of it instead,” Gadot said in an interview with Israeli news outlet N12.
However, from Whedon’s perspective, he claimed that their disagreement was all due to a language barrier because of— wait for it—Gadot’s bilingual background.
“English is not her first language, and I tend to be annoyingly flowery in my speech,” Whedon told Vulture of Gadot’s accusation.
Shapiro wrote: “He recalled joking about a scene Gadot wanted him to cut and quipping that she’d have to tie his body to a train track to get him to do so.”
She added that Whedon told her, “Then I was told that I had said something about her dead body and tying her to the railroad track.”
As for how Gadot has responded to Whedon’s explanation, she told New York Magazine, “I understood perfectly.”
Gal Gadot in ‘Justice League’ (Credit: Warner Bros.)
He Denied Fat-shaming A Then-Pregnant Charisma Carpenter, But Confirmed He Often Yelled On The Set Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer
One of the most prominent allegations made against Whedon was one by actress Charisma Carpenter, who played Cordelia Chase in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the spin-off Angel. Back in February 2021, she publicly called out her experience of working with Whedon for nearly two decades.
“Joss has a history of being casually cruel. He has created hostile and toxic work environments since his early career. I know because I experienced it first-hand. Repeatedly,” she wrote in a statement posted to Twitter.
“While he found his misconduct amusing, it only severed to intensify my performance anxiety, disempower me, and alienate me from my peers. The disturbing incidents triggered a chronic physical condition from which I still suffer. It is with a beating, heavy heart that I say I coped in isolation and, at times, destructively.”
She also went on to claim that Whedon called her fat when she was four months pregnant, harassed her about if she was “going to keep it”, and then “unceremoniously” fired her fromAngelafter she gave birth.
It’s important to note that multiple Buffy alumni, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, James Marsters and Michelle Trachtenberg all supported Carpenter’s claims of a “toxic environment”.
Speaking toVulture, Whedon did acknowledge his missteps from his time working onBuffyandAngel, somewhat confirming his aggressive demeaour on set. “I was young,” he said.
“I yelled, and sometimes you had to yell. This was a very young cast, and it was easy for everything to turn into a cocktail party.”
As for Carpenter’s allegations, Whedon did state that he “was not mannerly” when finding out Carpenter was pregnant but still denied calling her fat.
“Most of my experiences with Charisma were delightful and charming,” he said. “She struggled sometimes with her lines, but nobody could hit a punch line harder than her.”
Whedon Justified Having Affairs With Other Women, Because Otherwise He’d “Always Regret It”
Back in 2017, Whedon’s ex-wife, Kai Cole, penned an open letter to his fans, expressing her disgust over his behaviour towards women and revealing that he had multiple affairs during their marriage.
Whedon used to be applauded for creating the feminist icon Buffy Summers, but to Cole, she described her ex-husband as a “hypocrite preaching feminist ideals”.
“Fifteen years later, when he was done with our marriage and finally ready to tell the truth, he wrote me, ‘When I was running Buffy, I was surrounded by beautiful, needy, aggressive young women. It felt like I had a disease, like something from a Greek myth’,” he apparently told her.
Joss Whedon with ex-wife, Kai Cole (Credit: Getty Images)
“Suddenly I am a powerful producer and the world is laid out at my feet and I can’t touch it,” she recalled him telling her. Of course, he ended up admitting that he had been unfaitful, but hoped the first affair “would be ENOUGH, that THEN we could move on and outlast it”.
When speaking to Vulture, Whedon was asked about the allegations that he had slept with multiple employees, journalists and fans while married.
He explained that he felt “f—ing terrible about them”, but felt he “had” to have sexual relationships with women, particularly beautiful and young women who he believed would have ignored him before he was famous, because he would “always regret it” if he didn’t.
And Finally, He Denied Accusations Claiming He Is “An Abusive Monster”, Adding That He’s One Of The “Nicer” Showrunners Around
In his final ode to denial, Whedon spoke of the allegations against his demeanour on set, with many claiming that he was difficult to work with.
Whedon denied the accusations, instead claiming that people had used “every weaponisable word of the modern era to make it seem like I was an abusive monster”.
And with one final blow, he told Vulture, “I think I’m one of the nicer showrunners that’s ever been”.
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While the modelling industry has come a long way in certain aspects, it undoubtedly has miles to go in its inclusivity journey. Among its key shortcomings, is a lack of representation of First Nations models. Bursting with homegrown talent, Australia is teeming with potential when it comes to the Indigenous community, and it’s about time we took notice. After the First Nations Fashion + Design Show made history at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021, it sparked a wider conversation about how we can support our Indigenous talent.
A new generation of Indigenous models are rising through the ranks, with Australian modelling agencies battling it out to sign them. Even more exciting, was the creation of Jira in 2017 — a modelling agency exclusively dedicated to creating career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the industry.
Below, we round up the 12 Indigenous models set to revolutionise the international fashion world. From the names you already know to the promising up-and-comers, there’s no shortage of talent to change the modelling landscape for the better.
Charlee Fraser
After making her debut at New York Fashion Week in 2016, Charlee has gone on to walk international runways for the likes of Dior, Prada, Balenciaga and Alexander Wang, to name a few. Fraser is of Awabakal Australian heritage, and has become a strong voice for change, especially when it comes to inclusivity in the modelling world. In 2020, she was announced as an ambassador and industry mentor for First Nation Fashion and Design, a not-for-profit organisation which seeks to nurture and support Indigenous creatives. She was also named one of marie claire’s women of the year in 2021.
Sam Harris is a name you’ve undoubtedly heard of, given her longstanding history in the modelling world. After winning the Girlfriend Magazine Covergirl at age 13, Sam quickly became one to watch. She went on to appear in a record number of shows during Australian Fashion Week in 2010 and was the second Indigenous model to grace the cover of Vogue at age 18. Her mother is a descendant of the Dunghutti tribe, and Sam has proudly embraced her Indigenous heritage, pushing for a greater celebration of Aboriginal culture. In 2021, she walked the runway for Indigenous-swimsuit label Indii Swimwear and sat front row at the dedicated First Nations runways on Gadigal country during Australian Fashion Week 2021. She also partnered with the World Wildlife Fund on their Indigenous Ranger Management plan, working alongside hundreds of Indigenous female rangers on vital conservation efforts to preserve the integrity of our country’s land.
Cindy Rostron is a Rembarrnga Dalabon woman from the Bonngu clan. She was discovered by First Nations Fashion + Design in June 2021, and walked in their Barungra Festival show. Later, she received mentorship from Magnolia Maymuru. The 16-year-old was later photographed for the clothing label, North, whose campaign to support a lineup of Australian designers saw them feature an incredible range of Indigenous talent. While she may just be starting out in her career, we have no doubt that we’re going to see a lot more of her.
Serene Dharpaloco Djapunun Yunupingu (also known as Dubs), comes from the Boorooberongal clan of the Dharug Nation in western Sydney and the Gumatj Clan in North East Arnhem Land, Yolngu people. She has worked for major Australian retailers including David Jones and been photographed for several brands, including Country Road and The Upside.
Kiesha is a proud Kamilaroi woman living on the Central Coast of New South Wales. The young model has already been photographed for the likes of Poppy Lissiman and Man Repeller and is well on her way to shooting more campaigns. She also walked in the First Nations Fashion + Design show. Kiesha is passionate about supporting Aboriginal artists and fashion labels (like Clothing The Gap), and continues to educate others about white Australia’s Black history.
Shaneiva Chatfield
Shaneiva is a proud Gamilaroi woman and talented artist who uses her work to illustrate the challenges her people face, and inviting us to have a wider conversation about these topics. So far, her modelling career has seen her shooting for big name Australian brands including MIMCO and Nivea, and she was also a part of the 2021 Australian Fashion Week, proudly walking in the First Nations Fashion + Design show.
Billie-Jean grew up in Ngurturwarta, an Aboriginal community in the Kimberly region of Western Australia, and is now based in Bondi. She has fronted modelling campaigns for iconic Australian brands like Bec + Bridge, SIR The Label and Country Road. Her down-to-earth lifestyle and dedicated to wellness has seen her land her latest gig as an ambassador for Wanderlust Wellness — a brand which offers organic wellness supplements to promote holistic living.
Born in the Northern Territory’s Tiwi Islands (a remote community of less than 500 people), Cassie was scouted by Perina Drummond of Jira Models (all-Indigenous and –Torres Strait Islander modelling agency) after arriving in Melbourne in 2016. Come 2018, she would be walking barefoot in a sold-out show in Federation Square alongside two other newly-scouted Indigenous models. In 2021, she walked the runway for Liandra Swim and Kirrikin during Melbourne Fashion Week.
After winning the 2016 Aboriginal Model Search, Kaitlen was quickly named as the new face of the South Sydney Rabbitoh’s in 2017. That same year, she represented Australia at World Indigenous Fashion Week in the Seychelles, East Africa, saying she had her sights set on being Australia’s first Indigenous supermodel. She is a proud Kamilaroi woman, and is keen to change the world’s beauty standards through Indigenous representation.
Sarsha Chisholm
Sarsha solidified her modelling career when she starred in Myer’s Spring/Summer Campaign in 2020, cementing herself as one to watch in this space. She has since appeared in campaigns for Kmart, Bondi Sands and Rove. Speaking to Perth Now, she said is proud to be championing her rich heritage through her work, and hopes she can be a role model for aspiring Indigenous models.
Model-turned-actor Magnolia Maymuru was born in Yirrkala in the Northern Territory and is a proud Yolŋu woman. She was spotted as a teenager in 2014, and by the age of 19, became the first Aboriginal woman from the NT to enter the Miss World Australia beauty pageant, reaching the national finals in a major win for Indigenous representation. In 2019, she won Best Supporting Actress at the 9th AACTA awards, for her role in The Nightingale. Most recently, she fronted the David Jones #WeWearAustralian campaign, which supports and amplifies homegrown talent.
From walking three shows at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week to working with huge Australian brands like MECCA, Bec + Bridge and Sportsgirl — Lisa is just getting started in her modelling journey. Her first show was walking in the First Nations Fashion + Design launch show in Cairns in 2020. She then walked again for First Nations Fashion + Design at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021, before being elevated to a mentorship role for their BRISFEST show in September 2021. Lisa is also a proud ambassador and mentor for the Aspire to be Deadly program, which works with young Indigenous women from the Torres Strait Islands, Cape York, Cairns, Tableland and Gulf Savannah to provide education, wellbeing and leadership through hockey.
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With every season of Married At First Sight Australia, there’s no lack of strong, bold personalities. And while some grow on viewers episode-after episode, others can become fan-favourites before they’ve even said “I Do”.
And now, it looks as if one of season nine’s contestants will earn her crown as one-to-watch during (and even after) the show wraps.
Meet Domenica Calarco.
Ready to wed a complete stranger in the hopes of successfully finding love through a social experiment, Domenica is just one of 15 others joining this year’s MAFS line-up.
But already, the Sydney-based makeup artist has been dubbed as the “loud, honest and bold” face to keep an eye on.
Below, everything you need to know about Domenica Calarco before she walks down the aisle on Married At First Sight 2022.
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Domenica Is A Sydney-Based Makeup Artist
According to 9Now, the 28-year-old makeup artist is “outgoing, feisty and passionate”. Domenica (or ‘Dom’) is a self-proclaimed “lover of all things beauty and social media” and has a long list of other ventures and professions up her sleeve.
As per So Dramatic!, her resume includes previous work as a social media executive, influencer, model, YouTuber and TV presenter. And considering that her profession sees her in front of the lens and amongst the industry’s best as a makeup artist, it’s safe to say that her Instagram following is abundant. After all, have you seen her chic wardrobe? Because we’ll take one of everything, thanks.
Before her onscreen debut on Married At First Sight Australia 2022, Dom boasts a healthy following of 12,200 followers—leaving her as the second most followed person on this season of the reality show.
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She Has Actually Already Been Married Once Before
While it may be her first time marrying a complete stranger, Married At First Sight isn’t the first time that Domenica has walked down the aisle.
According to a short bio by 9Now, they revealed that she was previously married to her former partner of four years, however, their marriage only lasted two months.
According to Channel Nine, she was the one who ended the marriage, explaining that her decision “left her devastated and feeling like a failure”.
In fact, since then, Dom apparently has her walls up with love as she’s afraid of the past repeating itself. However, the makeup artist isn’t afraid of confrontation, she’s from a big family and will make sure her voice is heard.
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Domenica Comes From A Big, Italian Family
Speaking of her big family—and if you couldn’t already tell by her name—Domenica comes from Italian heritage.
According to 9Now, she is a “pocket rocket, an outgoing, feisty and passionate Italian” who stands up for what she believes in and protects those she loves, the network warns viewers not to “get on her wrong side”.
As for how she hopes her ‘husband’ will nurture her culture, she’s looking for someone who will “love her for all her quirks and will lead her in the direction of kids and her own big Italian family”.
Allora, here’s hoping that she finds labella vita she’s looking for.
She Is A Dog Mother To An Adorable Puppy, Millie
While many may consider the ‘family’ of a significant other as those sharing a bloodline, it looks like Domenica’s sweet pup is an incredibly important facet of her life.
Making her Instagram debut in September 2019, Dom shared with the world that she added a furry friend to her life, an Australian shepherd puppy named Millie.
It’s clear that Dom and Millie are inseparable, with the pair making frequent appearances on her Instagram, doing everything from going on athleisure-adorned walks to taking afternoon naps together.
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She Has Previously Been On TV (But Not How You’d Think)
For most reality TV stars, being in front of the camera isn’t a foreign feeling. In one way or another, they likely have found themselves onscreen but in Domenica’s case, viewers can put the “she’s an actress” rumours to rest.
The makeup artist and beauty content creator has such a passion for her job that she’s appeared on Network Ten’s Studio 10 multiple times as a beauty contributor across different segments, as per So Dramatic!.
One TV moment in particular, saw Dom feature alongside former Bachelorette Australia star Georgia Love back in 2017. Of course, when one works as a successful makeup artist in Sydney, they’re bound to cross paths with TV and film alums.
WATCH BELOW: Studio 10 with Georgia Love and Domenica Calarco
Either way, there’s no doubt that all eyes are going to be on Domenica Calarco on this season of Married At First Sight Australia, and all we can say is—bring it on.
You can watch the premiere of Married At First Sight Australia 2022 at 7:30pm on January 31 on Channel Nine.
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While for many of us, the thought of watching a Lord Of The Flies meets Now And Then psychological horror is enough to send shivers down our spines, the pop-culture enthusiasts amongst us will know we’re referring to the cult survival drama Yellowjackets.
It’s the show taking the world by storm, with its nuanced exploration of teenage cliques (that become literal clans) and exceptional casting, you’ll be putting this show straight to the top of your ‘much watch’ list quicker than you can grab your popcorn.
Because we know you’re curious, like us, we’ve rounded up below everything you need to know about Yellowjackets including where to watch the series in Australia.
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What Is Yellowjackets About?
Yellowjackets follows a group of five friends and soccer teammates over two time periods—the late 90s and now—exploring how their actions as a teen impact their lives now. While this premise may seem overdone at first, it’s anything but.
In 1996, Shauna, Taissa, Jackie, Natalie and Misty were stranded in the Canadian wilderness after their plane crashed on the way to a national tournament. The girls are left to survive on their own for nineteen months.
The series chronicles the extreme lengths the girls went to to stay alive and the consequences of their actions as adults.
The show is dark, gripping and will have you hooked from the first episode. This isn’t light watching and we love every second of it.
If the plot of Yellowjackets doesn’t have you convinced, then the iconic all star ensemble will.
The series stars some of our favourite 90s leading ladies, including Christina Ricci, Juliette Lewis, Melanie Lynskey and Tawny Cypress.
Newcomers including Sophie Nélisse (who you’ll recognise from The Book Thief), Ella Purnell, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher and Samantha Hanratty round out the show as the younger versions of the cast.
Season one of Yellowjackets is available to stream in Australia on Paramount+.
If, like us, you’re planning on binge watching all ten episodes in one sitting then be sure to check out our round up of everything you can expect in Season 2.
In the meantime, watch the trailer for the first season of Yellowjackets below.
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New Year, same detailed television schedule coming right up. First on the list? Married At First Sight Australia.
For some, it’s a guilty pleasure. For others, it’s a chance to pull out the office sweepstake to hedge bets on which couples will last the distance, and who’ll cut and run.
But whether you love the show or not, there’s no doubt you’ll soon be flooded with information about it as the ninth season begins.
The show’s premise is a tried and tested formula—wannabe reality stars are paired with other wannabe reality stars (yes, really) by “relationship experts”. The catch? Their first meeting, which is filmed from every possible angle, is at their wedding—hence the name, Married At First Sight.
From there, we watch as the newly introduced couples attempt to make their relationships work between honeymoons, dinner parties and commitment ceremonies. It’s a wild ride, and it’s not hard to see why many, many couples don’t last the distance.
So when exactly can we expect our news feeds to be flooded with the latest dramas from the set of MAFS? Read on for the show’s premiere date and where you can watch the drama unfold.
When does Married At First Sight Australia premiere in 2022?
Expect the first episode of MAFS season nine to drop on Monday, January 31.
If past seasons are anything to go by, in the first episode we’ll watch two couples be matched by expertsJohn Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla as their nuptials play out. The next few episodes will introduce the rest of the couples in the same way before they head on their honeymoons.
Where can you watch Married At First Sight Australia?
You can watch Married At First Sight Australia on Channel Nine, or online at Nine Now, which is free to stream. Episodes usually begin at 7.30pm from Sunday through Wednesday—so mark your calendars!
If you want a little taste at what’s to come this season, check out the all-new cast here and watch the trailer above for a sneak peek.
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Major spoilers for the Yellowjackets season 1 finale are ahead. You have been warned.
It’s rare that a show exists where cannibalism is the least interesting thing about it, but Yellowjackets has achieved the seemingly impossible. The breakout show, about a high school soccer team whose plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness, came to an end this week, in a thrilling finale that raised far more questions than answers. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Jackie’s fate was finally revealed
Although viewers were led to expect Queen Bee Jackie (Ella Purnell) was the girl slaughtered by her teammates and presumably eaten in episode one, we learn that what befell her was a more tragic fate. After a climatic fight with her best friend Shauna (Sophie Nélisse), she sleeps by herself outside and freezes to death. It’s a tragic accident that adult Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) carries with her in 2021, leading a life wracked with guilt over the treatment of her once best friend.
And yes, Jackie is definitely dead. Co-showrunner Bart Nickerson told Vulture that she’s “dead in terms of our story”, although he did hint that she might appear in Yellowjackets season two regardless. “She’s dead, but I think it is fair to question these things because one of the things the show is trying to do is play with the subjectivity of experience,” he said. “So I do think it’s fair game to ask whether or not a thing you’re seeing is happening, because there are ways that experience, like past and present and future, can be warped.”
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Lottie Mathews might be a cult leader?
Yellowjackets takes place across two timelines: 1996, during the crash, and in 2021, where four of the survivors—Shauna, Taissa (Tawny Cypress), Natalie (Juliette Lewis) and Misty (Christina Ricci)—are fighting to keep the secrets of their time in the wilderness buried. So far, we haven’t seen any other adult survivors, but the finale hints that’s about to change.
The Lottie reveal comes in two different timelines. In 2021, we hear her name via a panicked voice message to Natalie, who has blackmailed a former narcotics anonymous sponsor and senior banking executive into digging into the death of adult Travis. “What have you gotten me into?” the sponsor asks Natalie in the voice mail. “I think someone is following me. Who the fuck is Lottie Matthews?”
Unfortunately, Natalie can’t answer, as she’s being kidnapped by four people who throw her into a van, adorned with the mysterious symbol we’ve seen pop up repeatedly.
The episode then cuts to 1996, when we see Lottie’s teenage self (Courtney Eaton) offer the heart of the bear she killed in some kind of tribute to the woods, flanked by Misty (Samantha Hanratty) and Van (Liv Hewson).
Co-showrunner Jonathan Lisco (he joined the dual team of Nickerson and Ashley Lyle, who created the series) told Variety they had a few different ideas for how season one would go, but Lottie being a present day cult leader was the frontrunner.
“We’re trying to unpack the creation of a new society, and what that looks like,” he said. “And if you want to call it the cult of it all, or Lottie’s attunement to some kind of energetic darkness — let’s just put it that way — or her belief in the supernatural. The idea that that energy is continuing 25 years later, in a kind of sub rosa away, was very fun for us. And we thought that’s a really interesting thing to explore that can shake things up for our Yellowjackets in 2021.”
And yes, they’ve already started thinking about who will play adult Lottie.
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Taissa’s red eyes
In a stunning upset, Taissa wins her election for state senator. At the same time, we see her estranged wife discover evidence that Taissa has ritually sacrificed their family dog. Some viewers even reckon Taissa’s eyes turn red in that moment—and while the showrunners aren’t saying that was intentional, it definitely points to something darker going on for Tai than just ‘sleepwalking’.
“What we were attempting to imply is that, while she might not literally know the full extent of what she’s been doing while sleepwalking, there is a felt sense of this improbable victory coming from that,” Nickerson told Vulture. “I want to stress that it is a sense of her believing there’s a connection between the victory and that thing happening to her—that is not necessarily to say it’s 100 percent true that those two things are connected.”
However, the red eyes thing is mostly just a happy accident. Cypress, who has striking green eyes, wears contacts to look more similar to Jasmin Savoy Brown, who plays teenage Taissa.
“It is always easier to go from light to dark, as opposed to the other way around,” Nickerson said. “It can look extremely unnatural when you’re putting green contacts on Jasmin Savoy Brown’s brown eyes. And in the case of the reddishness, that is essentially a consequence of the coloured contact situation.”
One of the spookiest moments of the entire show takes place in a dream sequence, shortly before the Yellowjackets in 1996 wake up to a snow-covered ground and their teammate dead. In the vision, Shauna apologises to Jackie and takes her inside, where the entire team are waiting to greet her and warm her up. She’s given a mug of hot chocolate, at which point Jackie realises this might not be real. As she looks around the room, she sees a man.
We’ve actually seen that man before, in the opening credits. It’s not the ‘No Eyed Man’ young Taissa sees in her vision, and it’s not Assistant Coach Ben (although they do look similar). However, Lyle says both the man Jackie sees and the No Eyed Man are an “interpretation” of what’s happening.
“We’re circling right back into what’s supernatural—what is real and the subjectivity of that,” Lyle told The Hollywood Reporter. “The question becomes is that a real presence?”
In fact, we don’t even know if this vision belongs to Jackie or Shauna. “I think it’s meant to be open to interpretation,” Nickerson told ELLE US. “Because yeah, there is an interpretation where this was Jackie making some kind of transition, and there is an interpretation that this was Shauna subconsciously making a prediction.”
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As we get more settled into 2022 and begin to creep close to February, it can only mean one thing—the return of our favourite reality TV shows.
While there is a plethora of drama-filled content to devour in the new year, gasp-worthy Married At First Sight piques our interest the most. And honestly, there’s nothing quite like a brand-new cast list to get our reality-loving blood pumping.
Now, almost two weeks before its January 31 premiere on Channel Nine, we finally have the official low-down for the brides and grooms we’re about to meet for the show’s ninth season.
Ready for wine throwing and shocking dinner parties? Same. So, there’s no better time to meet the men and women who are expected to wed this year.
Scroll on for every Married At First Sight Australia 2022 contestant set to join us onscreen.
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Brides
Domenica
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A 28-year-old makeup artist from Sydney, Domenica is described as being a “pocket rocket, an outgoing, feisty and passionate Italian”. As per 9Now, “[she] stands up for what she believes in and protects those she loves—you don’t want to get on her wrong side”, and one look at the trailer would confirm as much. She’s been married before, however the relationship didn’t work out, so she’s hoping to find a husband who also wants kids and to create their own big Italian family.
A 27-year-old beautician from Victoria, Ella hasn’t been in a relationship for nine years. She’s in tune with her sexuality and loves the idea of love, she’s also ready to find someone who “will be her best friend and biggest fan”, as per 9Now. She’s both extremely loyal and faithful, and she wants a life partner who will commit to her.
A 36-year-old cinema manager from New South Wales, Holly is incredibly keen to meet the love of her life so she can finally start the family she longs for. She previously thought she had found her soulmate in a past relationship, but was heartbroken when he revealed that he didn’t want children.
A 27-year-old teaching student from New South Wales, Olivia has “struggled with low self-confidence for years”, as per 9Now. When she was 22, the network states that she lost 50kg through gastric sleeve surgery but her dating life came to a halt when she became a carer for her terminally ill father. Now, the romantic Olivia is ready to meet The One.
A 26-year-old fashion brand manager from Queensland, Samantha is both strong and independent with a passion for excelling at her career. According to 9Now, “she thought she and her partner of almost seven years would get married, but he cheated on her”, leaving her with trust issues. She hopes to find an older man who loves her ambition and self-sufficiency.
A 32-year-old executive assistant from New South Wales, Selin is a single mother with an almost three-year-old son, and her onscreen wedding will be her first date since his birth. She hopes to leave behind her “mum guilt” while she looks for love to find a “good man” who’ll fit into her “close-knit, loud Turkish family” and will be honest and faithful.
A 32-year-old hairdresser from South Australia, Selina is half-Cambodian and half-Chinese. She is the “self-proclaimed black sheep of her family because she didn’t become a doctor or a lawyer”, pursing her love of hairdressing instead. According to 9Now, Selina says that if “her parents had their way she would already be married to an older, wealthy Asian”.
A 29-year-old operations manager from Queensland, Tamara describes herself as an “alpha personality”, and is self-assured, confident and outspoken. She has high expectations for her partner and is looking for someone to match her on all levels and not be intimidated.
A 25-year-old carpenter from New South Wales, Al is both loveable and cheeky but has never been in a serious relationship. Still living at home with his mother, he relies on her to cook meals, clean the house and wash his clothes. Despite being the life of the party, he apparently has a fear of being rejected. Coming from a family of five sisters, he’s is comfortable around women and hopes to find a wife to ground him.
A 39-year-old motivational speaker and personal trainer from New South Wales, Andrew is a “larger-than-life, straight-talking Texan with a passion for helping others”, as per 9Now. Andrew has been divorced twice before and moved to Australia four years ago with his second wife, whom he shares a two-year-old daughter with. He’s looking for a wife who can match his spontaneous personality, has a sense of humour and has good banter.
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Anthony
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A 38-year-old sales associate and pro wrestler—going by the name of “Tommy Hellfire”—from Victoria, Anthony clocks in at a whopping 1.93 metres (six-foot-four) tall and is the epitome of “tall, dark and handsome”. Looking for someone to match his drive for life and match him emotionally and intellectually, he hopes to find someone who also adores his nine-year-old daughter.
A 33-year-old hospitality manager from New South Wales, Brent is “confident, charismatic and sociable” and even lived in Dubai for seven years while running an event management company. Returning to Australia due to the pandemic, he wants to rebuild his life with the right person. And by right person, he means someone with well-kept feet, apparently.
“I’m really uncomfortable around feet,” Brent explained in the show’s trailer, adding, “It freaks me out.”
A 30-year-old swim coach and personal trainer from New South Wales, Cody is easy-going and loves to spend afternoons at Sydney’s Northern Beaches with friends. During his twenties, he travelled the world but now that he’s turning 30, he wants someone to share life with. Tragically, he lost his father when he was 15 years old, which resulted in him avoiding relationships and becoming uncomfortable with PDA, such as holding hands.
A 26-year-old financial planner from New South Wales, Jack tends to be the “voice of reason, a peacemaker with a great moral compass”, as per 9Now. He spends weekdays working in corporate finance but at heart, he’s passionate about music and adventure and is looking for someone who feels the same—and who loves his best friend, his dog, Fynn.
A 30-year-old plumber from Victoria, Jackson describes himself as the “class clown”, who is outgoing and upbeat. Growing up as the eldest of five children, he had to take on the role of protective older brother to his younger sisters and mother in the face of aggressive stepfathers. Coming in at six-foot-three, Jackson apparently wants a wife who has “nice eyes and a smile and hopes his bride is smaller than him”.
A 26-year-old financial planner from Queensland, Mitch also works as a part-time model on the Gold Coast. According to 9Now, he’s never spent “more than two consecutive nights with a girl in his life”. While many assume that he’s a “party boy”, Mitch is introverted and enjoys his own company the most. Sick and tired of online dating, he hopes that the social experiment will help him find a genuinely committed relationship.
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The Sex And The City reboot hasn’t been short on drama. From Big’s shock death in episode one to Miranda’s alcoholism, we’ve been thrown through a loop trying to keep up with the ever-changing lives of Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte. While love interests historically dominated the show, we haven’t seen as much of it this time around, given that most people are married (or in Carrie’s case, grieving).
The one couple we were all rooting for was Steve and Miranda, who, despite the odds, always seemed to find their way back to each other. Steve Brady was undoubtedly a fan favourite, with the humble and sweet bar owner managing to melt the heart of the frosty, ambitious Miranda. However, And Just Like That is gearing up for a relationship breakdown between the pair, with fans sensing trouble on the horizon since the introduction of Che Diaz, the non-binary comedian and Carrie’s boss.
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Throughout the season, Miranda finds herself becoming infatuated with Che, and after having sex in Carrie’s kitchen, she admits that she’s been unhappy with her life since “forever.” She says that she doesn’t feel fulfilled in her relationship with Steve, and every time his character has appeared on-screen, he’s been painted in a less-than-flattering light.
While we understand that things change (and people change), fans have been critical of the show’s portrayal of Steve. Not only has he taken a backseat to his wife’s affair, but his entire personality has been altered. He’s either absent entirely, or appears to be angry, talking nonsense, or unable to please Miranda sexually.
“On ‘And Just Like That’, do they hate the actor who plays Steve? They have given his character not one good scene. He just walks around yelling uttering absolute nonsense. It’s bizarre. He was so lovely,” one user wrote on Twitter.
“They are making steve terrible so I think we judge miranda less for being so into che, but like … people just grow apart and it’s fine. he can be a friend and a parent alongside her, without romance, and that’s real life. we really did not need him loudly yelling ab pickles,” said another.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, two of the show’s writers Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky (who also wrote the original SATC), defended Steve’s storyline in the reboot.
They argued that Steve’s character is partially deaf, because the actor who plays him (David Eigenberg) is battling hearing loss in real life. This was then built into his character, and might explain why he always seems to be yelling.
“Everyone on the show, every single person, loves David Eigenberg as a human being.. We love him as an actor. We love Steve. We are really invested in the Steve-ness of him. He’s so full of life, and the Steves out there are good guys,” Zuritsky responded, when asked why it felt as though Steve was being attacked this season.
As for Miranda’s storyline, Rotternberg explained that they felt it was true to the experiences that many women go through in their later years.
“Miranda’s journey is representing another reality out there, which a lot of people go through—the reevaluations and transitions in life. Grown couples grow apart, and people come to epiphanies about what their spouse is or isn’t fulfilling for them. Miranda’s story was very representative of a certain path that a lot of women find themselves on.”
As for whether or not Miranda and Steve will have a conversation about her infidelity and sexual confusion, the writers assured us that we’re coming to it.
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It’s a superhero’s world and we’re all just living in it—or so the saying should go considering how many comic-to-big-screen adaptations we have on offer these days.
Still, these beloved franchises continue to surprise us with new (and arguably better) offerings—case in point: Batgirl.
Yes, DC Comics are reviving the iconic character in a 2022 film remake featuring the formidable Leslie Grace as Barbara Joan Gordon.
And while we still have a little wait ahead of us before we see her slay the streets of Gotham, the latest sneak peek has, well, piqued our interest ten-fold.
Here, everything we know (so far) about Batgirl.
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What is the plot of Batgirl?
Going by the sneak peeks so far, Batgirl will follow Barbara Gordon in her early days as she becomes her infamous alias Batgirl.
While little more of the narrative is known, Leslie Grace told ELLE US the storyline would be “crazy dark”.
“I can’t say much about what she is going to do, but Batgirl becomes her own hero,” she said, adding: “She feels like people underestimate her as Barbara Gordon, and I relate to that.”
In January, Grace shared the first movie still where she can be seen in character. Wearing a midnight blue costume with golden trimmings and that infamous mask, she looks powerful as ever.
“I use their expectations against them. That will be their weakness. Not mine. Let them all underestimate me… And when their guard is down, and their pride is rising, let me kick their butts. – Batgirl, Year One,” Grace penned in the Twitter post.
“I use their expectations against them. That will be their weakness. Not mine. Let them all underestimate me…
And when their guard is down, and their pride is rising, let me kick their butts.” – Batgirl, Year One 🦇 pic.twitter.com/gbIA5EbcUK
Alongside Leslie Grace as Batgirl, J. K. Simmons (a DC franchise stalwart) will reprise his role as Commissioner James Gordon, the father of Batgirl.
Meanwhile Brendan Fraser of Mummy will play the villain Firefly, per Deadline. Jacob Scipio of Bad Boys For Life fame has also been cast, though his role is yet to be revealed.
When will Batgirl be released?
While there’s no set release date for Batgirl just yet, the film is expected to drop some time in 2022. Fingers crossed it’s sooner rather than later!
Where can you watch Batgirl?
Batgirl will be released via HBO Max, meaning for us here in Australia, BINGE is most likely to house the brand new feature film.
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Whether you were born into a family of sports obsessives or became a spots fan later in life, you’re probably already across the exuberant amounts of money that can be earned in the sporting world—and yes, it’s a lot.
Now, Forbes has released its list of the 10 highest paid female athletes for 2021, and this year, the top earning females scored a combined total earning of AUD $231.6 million—which is 23 percent higher than their 2020 calculations.
Of this year’s top 10, there was a clear dominance in earnings when it came to tennis, which feels like perfect timing with the 2022 Australian Open underway (sans Novak Djokovic, of course). Out of the top female athletes, five of them are world-renowned tennis players, from Serena and Venus Williams to Australia’s own Ash Barty.
To find out who nabbed the top spots, scroll down to see the 10 highest-paid female athletes for 2022, according to Forbes.
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10. Candace Parker
Earnings: AUD $7.9 million
Fresh off a Women’s NBA championship run, Forbes states that she takes home an earning of AUD $7.9 million every year, and it’s mostly thanks to endorsements. The publication states that since the basketball league caps players’ salaries at around AUD $277,000, Parker makes most of her income from partnering with brands like Adidas, Band-Aid, Capital One and CarMax.
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9. Nelly Korda
Earnings: AUD $8.2 million
Professional golfer, Nelly Korda, scored her first major title at the Women’s PGA Championship in June, won Olympic gold in August and wrapped up 2021 as the highest-ranking female golfer, earning AUD $8.2 million. At just 23 years old, Korda was amongForbes’2022 30 Under 30 listwithin the sports category, and additionally has more than ten sponsors, such as Hanwha Q Cells—which manufacture solar cells—and UKG, a tech company focused on workforce management.
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8. Ashleigh Barty
Earnings: AUD $9.6 million
Australian tennis player—and national icon—Ash Barty comes in at eighth position on the list. Ranking as World No.1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association, the 25-year-old earns AUD $9.6 million annually, according to Forbes. While that sum is hefty, the gender pay gap was made clear after her win at the Western & Southern Open in August that saw her earn AUD $353,775 for her victory, while men’s champion Alexander Zverev, took home AUD $907,726
As for the upcoming Australian Open in 2022—starting on January 10 and ending January 19—Barty is tipped to take out the grand slam after triumphant wins at both Wimbledon and Roland Garros last year. Since she is yet to win her home slam, she could become the first Australian woman to do so since Chris O’Neil in 1978.
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7. P.V. Sindhu
Earnings: AUD $9.9 million
When it comes to Australia, P.V. Sindhu may be relatively unknown in the sports industry. However, in India, the 26-year-old badminton champion is a superstar. Having scored a spot on this same list in 2018, Forbes states that Sindhu earns AUD $9.9 million a year.
Back at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Sindhu left with a silver medal under her belt, and last year’s Tokyo Olympics saw her nab bronze. She also became the first Indian woman with two Olympic medals and has four sponsors contributing to her income, including tech giant Byju’s, used-car platform Spinny, Li-Ning sportswear and India’s Bank of Baroda.
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6. Jin Young Ko
Earnings: AUD $10.4 million
Despite losing her top spot in women’s golf rankings to Nelly Korda, the 26-year-old South Korean pro-golfer earned herself a pretty penny with her win in the CME Group Tour Championship in November 2021, that saw her pick up AUD $2 million. Along with her generous prize money, Ko counts on sponsorships from South Korean companies, including LG Electronics, Korean Air, Jeju SamDaSoo mineral water and Rejuran skincare products.
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5. Garbiñe Muguruza
Earnings: AUD $10.8 million
With a runner-up finish at the 2022 Australian Open, Garbiñe Muguruza won three tournaments in 2021 and climbed to the third position in women’s tennis rankings. As a result, the 28-year-old Spanish star saw a significant increase in sponsor bonuses, from Jaguar and Nivea to Adidas and Babolat, leaving her with an annual earning of AUD $10.8 million.
As for the Australian Open in 2022, Muguruza has been vocal about what will take place, but not so much about her chance to win the title. In fact, her attention has been on Chinese player, Peng Shuai, who went missing after accusing vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault. It left many, like Muguruza, fearing for her safety ahead of the tournament.
“Are we going to know something about this? I don’t know, I think it’s a complicated country to deal with,” Muguruza told reporters when discussing the Australian Open, where Peng will be absent. “It’s a little bit not moving forward, I feel. It’s just there since months and months.”
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4. Simone Biles
Earnings: AUD $14 million
American gymnastics champion Simone Biles withdrew from five events in Tokyo 2021, putting her mental health first. We both applaud this and take pleasure in reporting that it didn’t put a dent in her earnings last year, with the 24-year-old becoming the fourth highest earning female athlete in 2021. She earned AUD $14 million last year, thanks to a series of brand deals, including working with Autograph to release NFTs in August and she joined mental-health startup Cerebral as “chief impact officer” in October.
Additionally, she became the face of a cross-country post-Olympics gymnastics tour, the Gold Over America Tour, with its initials spelling GOAT—a term the world has loved to call her, as the sport’s greatest of all-time.
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3. Venus Williams
Earnings: AUD $15.6 million
Despite playing nine tournaments and winning only three matches in 2021, Venus Williams’ income hasn’t suffered all that much. After all, she’s landed the third spot and earned AUD $15.6 million in the process. Focusing more on her celebrity influence, the 41-year-old makes appearances and gives keynote speeches, while running her own apparel brand, EleVen. Much like her sister Serena, she was an executive producer on the upcoming biopic about their lives, titledKing Richard.
As for the Australian Open, tennis fans will have to deal with the loss of Venus who plans to skip this year’s tournament.
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2. Serena Williams
Earnings: AUD $63.6 million
One of the greatest and most notable tennis players of all time, Serena Williams takes out runner-up with a yearly earning of AUD $63.6 million. The 40-year-old sports star may have dropped to 41st in the women’s rankings, but she’s still a huge pull for advertisers, working with brands like Nike, Gatorade and DirecTV. Like Venus Williams, she was also an executive producer on the 2021 filmKing Richard, which follows their father’s involvement in building their careers. Additionally, she has investments in more than 60 startups through her firm, Serena Ventures.
In a rare turn of events, Serena has confirmed that she, like her sister Venus, will not be competing in this year’s Australian Open tournament—the first time that the sister’s won’t appear at the Melbourne tournament since 1997—because “I am not where I need to be physically to compete”, as per Forbes.
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1. Naomi Osaka
Earnings: AUD $79.4 million
A surprise to not so many, Japanese-American tennis player Naomi Osaka earned her annual AUD $79.4 million from an endorsement portfolio including over ten brand partners, like Louis Vuitton, Sweetgreen and Tag Heuer. The 24-year-old has recently picked up equity stakes in VR startup, StatusPRO, as well as plant-based-chicken maker, Daring Foods, and launched a skincare line called Kinlò.
Hoping to score a second Grand Slam title at the Australian Open—and perhaps another blessing from a butterfly—tennis fans can expect to see Naomi serve while she’s down under for the tournament.
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Warning: This story contains major spoilers about After Life season 3.
If you haven’t already witnessed the heartbreaking wholesomeness of Netflix’s After Life, we recommend you watch it immediately—not least because we’re about to explain the perfect way it came to an end.
Indeed, the comedy-drama starring Ricky Gervais was warmly received when it was first released back in 2019’s pre-pandemic world. Following the life of recently bereaved Tony Johnson, we watch as the local news journalist struggles to move on from the warm, comfortable life he once had with his wife, Lisa, who died of breast cancer.
Despite his depression and determinedness to punish the world for his grief, his colleagues and acquaintances colour his life with their own quirks, determined to help and support him despite his negative outlook.
The third and final season was released in January 2022 with fans excited to see where Tony ends up, and while there were some elements of closure, the ending itself was open to interpretation.
Here, we explain what those final moments of After Life really meant.
Ricky Gervais and Ashley Jensen in ‘After Life’. (Credit: Netflix)
What happened in After Life, season three?
One of the main storylines of season three revolves around Tony’s potential romance with Emma (played by Ashley Jensen), a local nurse who looked after Tony’s father before his death.
Still dealing with the fallout of his wife’s death and comparing every part of his relationship with Emma to his old life, Tony keeps her at arm’s length. And eventually, he decides to call time on the relationship.
As he encourages Emma to accept a date from an old school friend, we see them both find closure in the situation. Yes, it’s sad to not see them work things out, but it’s also encouraging to see them move on from something that ultimately couldn’t have served them on an even ground.
This rhetoric is one of the show’s key themes that make it so watchable. While it’s heartbreakingly sad, it’s also a beautiful portrayal of the many wonderful things we can still experience with the people around us—it’s all about mindset.
After Life‘s ending explained
In the final episode of season three, Tony reflects on his first meeting with Lisa at the Tambury fair where he joked to her about not believing in an afterlife, despite the fact Lisa wanted to believe in angels.
His friend Anne (played by Penelope Wilton) tells him that angels do live on Earth, and she believed Tony himself is hers. “If you want to be an angel you’ve got to do it while you’re alive. Be good and do good things,” Anne tells him.
Later in the episode, Tony visits a cancer hospice with his co-worker Lenny (played by Tony Way) where he comes across a sick young boy who takes to Tony’s dead-pan humour and sarcasm. Tony promises to come back and see the child every day until he’s better.
The child then says that he may end up in heaven, to which an emotional Tony tells him he believes in an afterlife, a beautiful full-circle moment which he hopes made up for his comment to Lisa when they first met.
The moment has a profound effect on Tony—he finally decides to cash in Lisa’s life insurance police which he’d been putting off. Collecting the AUD $284,000, he decides not to keep it all for himself, but rather give it to the people who’ve helped him process his grief, even at his ugliest moments.
It’s at this point that we realise Tony has stepped into a new phase of his life after Lisa. It seems he now understands that while being sad is a part of grief, the power of human contact, and better yet, helping people can be revolutionary. After all, kindness is “the real superpower,” he says.
In the final scene, Tony joins his friends at the Tambury Fair where he sees each of them in this new, hopeful light.
But as the final moments play out, it’s also clear that Tony has his own little bubble with his dog, Brandy, whom he says saved his life and quells his loneliness.
As he walks away, memories of Lisa accompany him. Eventually, Lisa’s shadow fades away, then Brady’s and finally, Tony’s.
Speaking to Digital Spy, Gervais revealed that while some might have interpreted the ending as Tony’s departure from the town, or his death, the moment was actually metaphorical.
“It’s just that life goes on, you know? When we’re all dead and buried, that field’s still there, the Tambury Fair is still going, that tree is still there, and it’s basically said that we all die, but not today,” Gervais explained.
“Whenever you are born, and whenever you die, it’s all over. So enjoy that bit, that tiny little bit.”
Diane Morgan, who plays Tony’s friend Kath also added: “I think some people will find it devastating. They’ll look at it, and they’ll go, ‘Oh, God, what does that mean?’ You know, and they’ll read all kinds of things into it.
“But hopefully, you’ve got to see that that’s it. Life goes on.”
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Our on-screen stars getting their big break is one of the most fascinating stories they can tell, but there’s one thing we love even more — the moment they knew they wanted to become an actor. In the case of Nicole Kidman, a cute childhood quirk is what helped her discover her dream of becoming a star.
As we know, Australia is used to some very (very) hot temperatures, and being a red-headed child with a pale complexion, the great outdoors weren’t always her best friend. While the kids her own age would spend hours frolicking around at the beach, Kidman often had to stay indoors to avoid a scorching sunburn. It’s no reason to feel bad for her, though, because ather than sulk, she decided to make up her own fun, which would involve acting out the plays of Russian writer, Anton Chekhov.
Speaking with American radio journalist, Terry Gross, the actress explained how her time spent indoors acted as a catalyst for her acting career.
“I’ve played every role in Chekhov – in my bedroom, at all different hours, day or night. Little did I know that that was going to lead me to my vocation.”
The Oscar-winner would go on to have her on-screen breakthrough in the 1989 film, Dead Calm, when she was 20-years old. She then gained international recognition from the 1990 flick, Days of Thunder. Nowadays, it seems as though the actress is just about everywhere, starring in two HBO series Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers and most recently starring as Lucille Ball in the highly-acclaimed film, Being The Riccardos.
Speaking to Harper’s Bazaara few years ago, Nicole shared the secrets behind her glowing complexion, crediting her daily use of sunscreen that dates back to her childhood days.
She then explained her nightly double-cleansing regimen and her strict rule for removing makeup each night. So, she’s really proving that it’s the little details that matter most when looking after your skin. If you’ve been looking for any more of a reason to remember the daily ‘slip, slop, slap’ mantra, then Nicole’s timeless beauty is the only one you need.
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Since her pivotal role as Rachel Green on Friends, Jennifer Aniston has not only been known for her acting prowess, but also for her beauty moments—specifically her sun-kissed mane.
And while it has been many years since she sported the famous ‘Rachel’ haircut—that has spawned thousands of imitations—it is rare that fans get to witness Aniston with her hair au naturel.
Recently, the 52-year-old actress has opted for highlighted blonde locks that she wears straightened or styled with subtle waves. But mere days ago, the Morning Show star opted to share a candid glimpse at her natural hair texture, that’s just as stunning as it is when it’s styled.
Sharing two selfies on Instagram, Aniston can be seen sporting wavy hair and no makeup as she praises the humidity for giving her natural hair the texture she desires.
Jam-packed with volume and loose curls, her natural tresses fall past her collarbone and emulate the ’90s era Rachel Green we loved.
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“Okay, Humidity…🥵😵💫Let’s go…..👊🏼💪🏼@lolavie,” Aniston wrote in the caption.
In the caption, she notes that the humidity was only partially responsible for her hair texture, crediting her new haircare line, LolaVie, for her strands texture and bounce.
“Our Perfecting Leave-In helps keep your hair hydrated, smooth over time,” a LolaVie Instagram post on the same photo of Aniston said.
“While maintaining your natural texture and keeping frizz to a minimum… so even your humidity hair looks THIS good.”
As for LolaVie, Aniston only launched the haircare brand back in September 2021. The same name as her first perfume, the star has previously told the LA Times that the name—which she explained meant “laughing at life”—has an important meaning to her.
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“It’s a long story and honestly it’s too personal to tell, but it has a special significance,” she told the publication.
In fact, this wasn’t Aniston’s first foray into haircare. The launch of LolaVie marks her second foray into the world of beauty, after she co-founded the haircare brand Living Proof in 2012.
Aside from her clear penchant for tresses treatments, Aniston clearly knows how to impress when it comes to her mane, hair stylist or not.
Interested? You can try LolaVie’s ‘Perfecting Leave-In’ treatment below.
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For many of us, The Devil Wears Pradais one of those iconic comfort flicks that we can watch anytime, over and over again. Anne Hathaway as the timid yet hard-working Andy Sachs, facing off against the eternally fierce Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly — the movie will truly never go out of style.
While Anne waved goodbye to Andy in 2006, her latest Instagram post is proving that she may still live on, with fans convinced that her outfit is a subtle nod to Andy’s unforgettable glow-up. In the photos, Hathaway is seen wearing a breathtaking Valentino floral minidress, paired with black Wolford tights, black Giuseppe Zanotti platform boots, Bulgari jewellry, and a yellow Valentino bag. Yes, it really feels like she might have raided the Runway wardrobe for this one,
“Grazie/Merci/ThankYouForever @maisonvalentino,” she wrote in the caption.
While the outfit is undoubtedly flawless, it’s the hair that had everyone flashing back to her 2006 role. Andy was known for her bangs, which received the full blowout treatment during her fashion magazine makeover, and Anne’s current hairstyle was undeniably similar. Worn in a high ponytail with long, face-shaping tendrils hanging down from the front, fans were quick to ask if it was Anne or Andy in the photos. It seems the 39-year old hasn’t aged a day and has a lot of us wondering if she’s a mysterious time-traveller or has one of the best skincare regimes in Hollywood.
Hathaway was wearing the incredible outfit around New York, but it’s unclear what event she was attending. We do know that the actress will soon start promoting her latest project, WeCrashed, which sees her star alongside Jared Leto in the Apple TV+ miniseries about Adam Neuman and WeWork. We hope the series’ promotion will bring many more iconic Anne looks, (because if they’re anything like this one, we’re going to be lapping up every detail).
This also isn’t the first time Hathaway has reprised one of her beloved characters. The actress delighted fans back in 2020 when she posed as Mia Thermopolis from The Princess Diaries for the #QuarantinePillow Challenge. It’s proof that she thinks about her favourite characters just as much as we do.
While we couldn’t imagine anyone else playing the role of Andy, the actress hasn’t been shy to admit that it wasn’t exactly easy for her to land the part. In fact, during an appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Hathaway admitted that she was actually ninth in line for the role.
“But I got it! Hang in there, never give up,” she said, with a laugh.
The flick originally wanted Rachel McAdams to play the role of Andy, off the back of her success in The Notebook, but the actress repeatedly turned it down, so it must have been fate, right?
Recalling the moment Anne was told she’d got the part, she said:
“I had some buddies over. I remember running out in my living room, half dressed, screaming — I got The Devil Wears Prada! I got The Devil Wears Prada!”
16 years later, and we’re still fawning over Anne’s portrayal of the humble Andy. And, her latest look is proof that some things truly never go out of style.
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If you’ve been keeping up to date with the Novak Djokovic saga, you’ll know that he was deported from the country yesterday (16th January). Currently ranked as the World #1 tennis star, he was set to play in the Australian Open, but after touching down in Melbourne, he immediately faced issues with his visa and vaccination status.
Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke was behind the decision, claiming that he was acting in the “public interest”, as Djokovic is unvaccinated against COVID-19, failed to acquire an official medical exemption prior to his arrival in Australia and listed inaccurate information in his travel declaration form.
Below, everything you need to know about the ongoing saga, and what will likely happen next.
What happened when Djokovic arrived in Australia?
As we know, Australia has very strict rules for travellers attempting to enter the country, the biggest being that you need to be vaccinated in order to enter. In the case of Djokovic, his case hinged on whether or not he had a valid exemption to those rules.
The tennis players lawyers argued that because he had contracted COVID-19 in December, he did have a valid exemption. Tennis Australia and The Victorian Government approved this exemption, allowing him to obtain a visa to travel. Federal Government lawyers had other ideas though, claiming that infection is only grounds for exemption if the virus had caused severe illness, (so it’s unclear why his travel visa was ever issued in the first place).
Once he touched down, the Australian Border Force revoked his visa. They then placed him in an immigration detention hotel with the intent to deport him. But, when the case went before a judge, he ruled in Djokovic’s favour on procedural grounds, arguing that he didn’t have enough time to consult with his lawyers on arrival.
Djokovic’s travel declaration form also contained errors, which he acknowledged on social media, calling it “human error” and claiming that it wasn’t deliberate. The form stated that he hadn’t travelled 14 days prior to his arrival in Australia, which was found to be untrue.
Ultimately, the decision rested with Alex Hawke, who made the decision to have him deported yesterday.
What will happen to Novak Djokovic now?
After being deported, the tennis player faces a myriad of potential consequences which will impact him both personally and professionally. He has already been forced to pay the legal costs associated with his ruling, which could be upwards of $100,000.
The 34-year old may not be able to reapply for an Australian visa for three years, meaning he will be unable to compete in any competitions hosted here. Given the length of the ban, he may not have another chance to win the Australian title, which is an accolade he has been vocal about wanting to achieve.
While deportation usually carries a three-year ban, Australian media believe he may be able to argue that his presence at the Melbourne Grand Slam is an issue of national interest.
Speaking to The Project, Abul Rizvi, Former Deputy Secretary of the Immigration Department said:
“Djokovic can apply to the government to ask for the ban to be waived on compelling and compassionate grounds. I suspect whoever is the minister would probably allow that.”
Djokovic has already won the tournament nine times, more than any other male player in the tournament’s history. His absence from the Australian Open has now placed Daniil Medvedev (the winner of last year’s US Open) as the favourite to win. Salvatore Caruso got the very late call-up to replace Djokovic in the tournament, while Federer is also not competing as he recovers from a knee injury.
What has the public response been?
The response to the decision has been incredibly mixed. If he was allowed into the country, many felt that it was unfair given his unvaccinated status and the strict border controls Australians have been subjected to for the past two years.
Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce, said:
“The vast majority of Australians … didn’t like the idea that another individual, whether they’re a tennis player or … the King of Spain or the Queen of England, can come up here and have a different set of rules to what everybody else has to deal with.”
Back in his native Serbia, many rallied for the tennis star, particularly the country’s politicians. There has even been criticism of the decision in Australia, with some claiming that it makes the country look ‘incompetent’. A swarm of anti-vaccination protesters and Djokovic supporters gathered outside the venue for the Australian Open, loudly proclaiming their opposition to the decision.
Labor leader, Anthony Albanese didn’t hold back in his criticism of the Government, saying:
“This has been diabolical for Australia’s reputation, just in terms of our competence here and it is extraordinary that as we are speaking we still don’t know what the decision will be. The decision should have been made before he was granted a visa. Either he was eligible or he wasn’t.”
Djokovic himself said he was “extremely disappointed” but would respect the ruling, while the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, said the ruling backed the government’s decision to “keep our borders strong and keep Australians safe”.
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Prince Harry has launched a legal bid against the British Government in the interest of his family, whose safety is in jeopardy should they return to the UK at present.
The Prince is coming out fighting after it was ruled that he would have to pay for his police protection privately whenever he and his family, wife Meghan Markle and their children Archie (aged three) and Lilibet (seven months) travelled to the UK.
Per Harpers BAZAAR UK, the Prince would love to bring his family home but he is currently unable to due to the fact that his current private police protection in the US cannot access UK intelligence information or jurisdiction which would better inform them of imminent danger.
The Prince, who began paying for his own private security when he and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior royal family members, says there is an increasing number of threats being made towards them should they decide to return to the UK, thus requiring a multi-faceted security approach.
“The UK will always be Prince Harry’s home and a country he wants his wife and children to be safe in… With the lack of police protection comes too great a personal risk,” a spokesperson told Harper’s BAZAAR.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex personally fund a private security team for their family, yet that security cannot replicate the necessary police protection needed whilst in the UK. In the absence of such protection, Prince Harry and his family are unable to return to his home.”
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It’s understood when Prince Harry returned to the UK in mid-2021 alone, his car was aggressively chased by paparazzi and he was “shaken” by the experience.
“Prince Harry inherited a security risk at birth, for life,” the Prince’s legal spokesperson continued.
“He remains sixth in line to the throne, served two tours of combat duty in Afghanistan, and in recent years his family has been subjected to well-documented neo-Nazi and extremist threats.”
They added that his decision to step back from his “senior” role within the family meant his security presence would no longer be funded by tax payers, which he accepts and now funds himself, but he still requires information from the British home office in order for his own security to adequately protect them.
“While his role within the institution has changed, his profile as a member of the Royal Family has not. Nor has the threat to him and his family.”
It was hoped that Harry and Meghan would return to the UK in June for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, however if they are unable to attain a sufficient level of security for the visit, the trip cannot take place.
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The move points out a troubling double standard from the British government, who continue to provide Prince Andrew with paid police protection despite the fact that he has also withdrawn from his role within the royal family after being accused of sexual abuse by Virginia Giuffre when she was a minor.
Last week, Buckingham Palace released a statement confirming that Andrew’s “military affiliations and royal patronages have been returned to The Queen”.
“The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen,” the statement concluded.
Women’s rights activist Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu took to Twitter to share her disgust at the blatant inconsistency in treatment of Prince Andrew and Prince Harry.
“I think ‘certain people’ are trying to throw Prince Harry under the Bus to distract from Royal Family shameful & embarrassing news cycle of Prince Andrew after all these ‘negotiations’ with Home office happened in 2021,” she wrote.
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The old saying about “being in the right place at the right time” rings true, and your time is this coming year. Commitments won’t completely disappear. Indeed, they look to increase but can be handled in a more confident way. The answer lies in staying flexible, even when under pressure. Keep faith with the spirit that drives you. This is a time for learning and growth. And even if you do have to accept the occasional trade-off, remember it’s still you who’s paving the way. In matters of love, a chance encounter brings its temptations.
Aries (March 21 – April 20)
Best Day: Sunday 16th
You’re about to set yet a new course, but this change in direction may bring some tough decisions. If at odds with a spouse or business associate, the main source of conflict is likely to be money. While one wants to save, the other is more interested in spending. A sensible compromise may be to spend only what you have – put all credit on hold.
Taurus (April 21 – May 20)
Best Day: Monday 17th
Sometimes Taurean trust leads you to put your trust in situations that aren’t reliable. You did not ask to be hurt, but hurt you were. At some point, you must forgive those who have caused you pain. If the time’s not yet right, don’t force anything. Be gentle with yourself. A meditative solo walk in nature could be just what you need.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
Best Day: Thursday 20th
Job satisfaction can be elusive, especially when you’re worried about what next week will bring. It’s not a time for drastic changes, Gemini. There will always be bills to meet and payments to be made. You can, however, plan for the future. Why not consider retraining, perhaps on-line study? Current hardships eventually will become future triumphs.
Cancer (June 22 – July 22)
Best Day: Sunday 16th
That old self-doubt is back again, but you’ll just have to scrape up your self esteem and paste on your best smile. Most of the trouble is at home, so you’re in for some candid chat if there’s any hope of restoring the peace. Sometimes it’s best to just forgive and forget. That means forgiving yourself, too.
Leo (July 23 – August 23)
Best Day: Friday 14th
Money remains a niggling need, but there’s nothing like feeling the pinch to prompt ingenuity. Chances are you’ve been putting off the inevitable and not feeling good about it. Result: the week throws you some lessons in prudence and financial planning. The downside? Excessive focus on finances could rob relationships of their enchantment.
Virgo (August 24 – September 22)
Best Day: Monday 17th
Every now and then, you question whether or not you’re truly content. Sometimes this concerns relationships, but the focus this week falls more on work. Remember, you can find a resolution to most problems. Either sort it or change direction – the choice is yours. This week it’s directness that will win you favours.
Libra (September 23 – October 23)
Best Day: Saturday 15th
Excitement is in the air, and you sense it. The time’s right to turn dreams into reality. Start a new business – find a new job. Let loved ones spoil you. What’s to lose? Nothing. But there’s plenty to suggest fun and perhaps even a fistful of cash. Finances look particularly promising, with a possible merger of love and business interests.
Scorpio (October 24 – November 22)
Best Day: Tuesday 18th
You’re primed for change, Scorpio. Work offers new challenges; so your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to wield your professional strengths with focus and integrity. At home, you get a sense of where you need to cut ties and move forward. There’s a strong need to clearly define your identity and personal boundaries.
Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21)
Best Day: Wednesday 19th
Spurred on by a fiery ambition, your desire for independence and success is even greater than usual. Stop talking about what you would like to do – instead, get busy, and do it. Money and status are easier to achieve if you take the lead, rather than follow. Prepare well, and be honest in all your dealings.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Best Day: Friday 14th
This week, keep an ear to the ground and your lips sealed. There’s some gossip happening, and it could be about you – so don’t be in a hurry to disclose your thoughts or secrets. Let others reveal their intentions first. Keep yourself at a safe distance from troublemakers and don’t expect others to live up to their promises.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
Best Day: Wednesday 19th
It’s difficult to please everyone, and sometimes you just can’t please anyone. Tensions may make you tetchy, and right now you need to keep a cool head. If you’re feeling crowded, break away for a while – a supportive cosmos encourages a few days of rest or solitude. Soon enough, you should emerge revitalised, and knowing your own worth.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Best Day: Tuesday 18th
Communication is your sword and shield this week, but there comes a point when words aren’t enough and your splendid ideas must be put to the test. The urge for independence also prompts change in relationships. For singles: someone older may become a serious suitor. Established couples should hold on tight to what’s worthy.
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Warning: This article contains spoilers to And Just Like That episode 7.
Jon Tenney can simply be known as ‘vomit man’ until his character, Peter the teacher, does something equally as striking on HBO’s And Just Like That.
But luckily for him, it appears he might manage exactly that as he gets closer to his on-screen love interest, Carrie Bradshaw in the rebooted series—with the promise of more scenes to come.
In episode seven, viewers were introduced to the mystery man we’d had our eye on ever since pap photos revealed the US-based actor Tenney and Sarah Jessica Parker filming some suss scenes together in New York City.
As it turns out, his character is also a widower, having recently lost his wife to ovarian cancer. After matching with Carrie on a dating app, they agree to go on a date (Carrie somewhat reluctantly, but under pressure from her publisher). As they sit down at a chic Manhattan restaurant, Peter addresses the elephant in the room by confessing the date is his first since his wife passed.
We all know what comes next. The pair proceed to get extremely drunk, leaving the restaurant in a fit of incoherent giggles before spectacularly chundering all over the pavement. While both are deeply embarrassed by it, when they next cross paths they agree to a second date.
By the end of the episode, it’s clear the pair have some chemistry, albeit tenuous, and there’s definitely more to come for their potential romance.
So now that we know Tenney’s character is going to be hanging around, we figured it high time to suss the need-to-knows on the actor himself.
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Who is Jon Tenney?
Jon Tenney is an American actor who grew up in Princeton, New Jersey. While his face isn’t immediately recognisable in comparison to some of And Just Like That‘s mega-stars, there’s a good chance you’ve seen him before.
That’s because Tenney has carved out a pretty impressive career in television. Along with guest appearances in Brothers & Sisters, Will & Graceand The Newsroom, he was also one of the main actors on Major Crimes, appearing on all six of its seasons between 2012 and 2016.
He later scored a recurring role in the political thriller Scandal, which also starred Kerry Washington, which ended in 2018.
Given the clout of Sex And The City, Tenney’s role in its reboot series And Just Like Thatwill likely give his profile a boost in Hollywood.
Does Jon Tenney have a partner?
Yes! In real life, Tenney is happily married to Leslie Urdang, who is a a film producer and a theatre executive.
In 2021, Tenney shared a sweet update to his official Twitter account for their ninth wedding anniversary, writing: “Best walk of my life… nine years ago today. Happy Anniversary, my love!”
Best walk of my life… nine years ago today. Happy Anniversary, my love! @LurdangUrdang pic.twitter.com/2eIy6H1oD1
Before he met and married Urdang, Tenney was previously married to Desparate Housewives star Terri Hatcher. They wed in 1994 and were together for nine years before separating in 2004.
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Does Jon Tenney have kids?
Yes, Tenney has one child from his previous marriage to Hatcher—a daughter named Emerson Rose Tenney.
Now 24, Emerson is clearly a go-getter—she graduated with a literary arts major from Brown University in 2020, and she’s also followed in her parents footsteps by dabbling in films. She voiced ensemble characters in animated productions, Planes and Coraline.
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How old is Jon Tenney?
Tenney was born on December 16, 1961, which makes him 60 years old. He began acting in 1986, meaning he’s worked in the industry for more than three decades.
What will happen to Jon Tenney’s character in And Just Like That?
Officially, we know that Carrie and Peter will go on a second date in And Just Like That, but we’re pretty sure there’ll be a little more romance to come between the pair. In pap shots published while they were filming in New York City in late 2021, Parker and Tenney were seen kissing on a sidewalk while they were in character.
Here’s hoping this romance will prove to be the happy epilogue Carrie’s book publisher so desperately wants…
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The period following every reality dating show will likely see the breakdown of a once-happy couple. And now, it seems the last lovebirds to leave The Bachelorette Australia have also decided to call it quits.
Darvid Garayeli, the winner of last year’s season of the reality show, has announced that he and Australia’s first bisexual, Indigenous leading lady Brooke Blurton have chosen to go their separate ways, just one month after the finale aired on TV screensacross the nation.
Taking to Instagram stories on January 2, Darvid shared a statement to announce The Bachelorette stars’ split.
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“Starting the new year off with an end to a chapter and hopefully the beginning of another,” Darvid wrote. “Unfortunately Brooke and I have parted ways.
“Whilst we both genuinely thought we were each others person, things change and that’s okay. Please respect our privacy and that at the end of the day we are both just people with real feelings.
“Thank you so much for being considerate, alot (sic) of lessons learned.”
However, Brooke didn’t share a similar announcement, as many famous couples typically sync up their posts. In fact, it was until hours later that she broke her silence about the news, making it clear that his statement left her ‘overwhelmed’ and ‘surprised’.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Brooke shared her understanding of the situation with a lengthy statement.
“Hey beautiful people, before my phone blows up. I just want to say right now I’m finding this really quite overwhelming and just as surprising to me as you guys,” she wrote.
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“I just woke up to the news. It was definitely agreed to part ways. I just wanted to do it privately, amicably and respectfully.
“This is not how and what I expected to be doing right now so as you can imagine, this is all a lot.
“You will all have your judgements and have your say but there is a lot going on in my world and D’s of course. So I again just ask you be kind, we are human,” she continued.
“I really do hope you respect some part of some what ‘privacy’ we do have right now because like I said, this was a surprise to wake up to just as much as it was for you guys.”
Now, Brooke has taken to Instagram again to share more detail about their breakup. On January 13, she shared a lengthy statement on her Stories, explaining exactly why she and Darvid went their separate ways.
“I’ll be the first to say that it was my choice to end the relationship and I had been thinking about it for a bit towards the end. My reasons for that are completely valid to me,” she wrote.
“I had been unhappy for a bit and it wasn’t just solely because of the relationship. I have a lot of respect for Darvid and what he gave up for me to be IN the relationship but it seems that we both lost ourselves along the way.
“We had a very real love in a very unreal situation but we equally had A LOT of pressure on us too, which I felt I carried every day.”
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The rest of the statement saw Brooke open up about the impact being on The Bachelorette, and how her sense of self was effected by it.
“At the start of the show, I was the best version of myself and when the show ended and my sister died, I became by worst and saddest.
“I definitely put my heart and soul into the show and to represent myself, my family and the minority groups that I represent, solely with the upmost integrity, respect and love. But the person who I forgot to love the most amongst that was myself.”
Brooke goes onto explain that she still has a lot of love for Darvid and they are “as amicable as you can be during a healing process”.
“I still love him dearly and have no regrets choosing him. I just wish the world was a little bit more gentle to us in the time we had.”
Addressing Darvid’s decision to announce the break-up without consulting her, she described the event as leaving her “shocked”.
“But Darvid had every right to make that decision, his platform, he can choose that for himself”.
Either way, here’s hoping that the new year will see both Darvid and Brooke find the love and happiness they’re looking for.
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Buckingham Palace released a statement overnight, confirming: “With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and royal patronages have been returned to The Queen.
“The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.”
It is also understood that Prince Andrew will also no longer use his “HRH” title, though he will still be known as Prince Andrew, Duke of York.
The news comes after a New York judge ruled Prince Andrew’s civil sexual abuse case will go ahead despite his legal team’s efforts to get the case dismissed based on a loophole in an agreement made in 2009 between his accuser Virginia Giuffre and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Back in 2009, Giuffre agreed to a civil settlement with Epstein for US$500,000 (around AUD$695,000). The agreement contained a liability release for any other “person or entity” who could have been a defendant against claims by Giuffre.
But this week, Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled that this wording wasn’t a sufficient enough interpretation to apply to Prince Andrew.
Judge Kaplan noted said it would be premature to consider this could “cast doubt” on her claims—instead, the Duke of York could do so at his upcoming trial.
The Duke of York pictured with Jeffrey Epstein in 2000. (Credit: Getty)
Prince Andrew has been accused of sexual abuse by Giuffre, who says she was forced to have sex with the Prince back in the late 1990s when Virginia was below 18 years of age.
She alleges this activity occurred at the mansion of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and at the London home of Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was recently found guilty of five out of six charges of recruiting and grooming teenage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein.
The military titles Andrew has now been stripped of include Colonel of the Grenadier Guards and the Royal Highland Fusiliers 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland.
He was also Colonel-in-Chief of 9th/12th Royal Lancers, the Royal Irish Regiment, the Small Arms School Corps and the Yorkshire Regiment.
Andrew also held military roles in both Canada and New Zealand, both of which he has also handed back to The Queen.
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Carrie Bradshaw—sex columnist, podcast host and purveyor of fine hats.
Well, at least that’s what her full title should be in And Just Like That…—the reboot that’s revived the iconic ’90s fashion icon of Sex And The City and given her the modern-day treatment.
And while hats were always a huge part of Carrie Bradshaw, AKA Sarah Jessica Parker’s former wardrobe on the show, the new season has turned that particular element up a notch.
So, when marie claire Australia had the opportunity to interview the show’s talented wardrobe designers, Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago, we had to ask the question: What is it with Carrie Bradshaw and hats?
Laughing, Rogers replies, “She just looks so good in hats! And in a combinations of hats—I have so many fitting photos of [Sarah Jessica Parker] in a hat and another hat on top of that and she looks incredible.”
Santiago adds with a smirk, “Carrie’s just really feeling hats, it’s something we were really into but it’s triggering for our director of photography, because every time you put a hat on somebody you’ve got to make sure that it’s not shadowing the light, so it takes longer to light [the shot] properly.”
With that in mind, Santiago says they were actually “really lucky” to get so many into the show.
“But we had a lot of fun, we found all these amazing hats that she looks so incredible in.”
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There’s no arguing that. From bird fascinators to flower-topped wide brims—think of any type of hat and Carrie Bradshaw has probably worn it.
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Indeed, Rogers and Santiago had plenty of fun putting the wardrobe together, perhaps at times a little too much fun—while the series was being filmed in New York City, Parker generated hefty buzz online when she was pictured in several rather, um, unique outfits.
“A lot of times people would see outfits on the street when [Sarah Jessica Parker] was coming back and forth on set and they would be like ‘Why is she in these scarves and rubber gloves? What has happened to these costume designers? Why is she dressed like that?’ That was funny to see people trying to figure that out,” Rogers laughs.
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Of course, one of the best—and very satisfying—nostalgic elements to AJLT are the wardrobe items we’ve already seen in the original Sex And The City series. From shoes to even the most subtle accessories, these are the items that made Carrie Bradshaw’s fashion icon status, live on to this day.
A lot of that comes from an archive belonging to Parker herself, who has many pieces both Rogers and the show’s former stylist Patricia Field was already well familiar with when they worked on SATC together.
“It’s such an unusual and rare thing that there’s this show and [Parker] has this archive that you can just go into and say, ‘Oh let’s pull that original Miu Miu snakeskin out.’ I can’t think of any other show like that. It’s like lightning strikes twice,” Rogers explains.
In AJLT, we’ve witnessed the resurgence of Carrie’s Gucci belt bag, her studded belt (which was affectionately named ‘Roger’ because it was used so much) and, of course, those blue Manolo Blahniks—to name a few.
“We can pull them out after all these years and say, ‘Here’s Roger and the Fendi bag and the Manolo’s. It’s a very specific thing to have after all these years,” Santiago adds.
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Parker’s input cannot be overstated either. The actor is so synonymous with her on-screen counterpart that she herself often thinks of things before the designers do.
“I’ve got a story for this,” Rogers tells us excitedly.
“[Parker] came to the fitting room in episode 4 [of AJLT] and was like, ‘Im really feeling cluster earrings.’ And she had kind of come up with this really great idea, because earrings can be boring—you can get sick of wearing your studs, or your pearls and wearing them on television in every scene.”
“Danny and I were like, ‘Why didn’t I think of that?! That’s a great idea! It’ll look so pretty with your hair and its something different’,” she continues, adding: “So Danny and I were on the hunt for every cluster earring we could find.”
Found them, they did. Santiago tells us the earrings we’ll see Carrie don in the series are Schiaparelli designs from the 1950s.
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18 years have passed since the final episode of Sex And The City aired, and almost 12 years since the last movie was released—there’s no denying the world has changed significantly within that time.
And of course, Carrie and her friends Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) have also changed in their own ways—but one thing always stayed the same.
“Their style that was created for them originally, we just sort of brought it up to date,” Santiago explains.
“They still are those women, they still have that root to them of what made them stylish then and they’re still the same people now. With Carrie you’re still going to be able to pick her out from the crowd, you always will.”
Yes, we certainly will—hats, belts, Manolo Blahniks and all.
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Despite 2022 rearing its ugly head, Italian luxury label Furla is remaining optimistic.
Rather than getting bogged down with the anxieties this omnipresent and rampant virus has materialised, now, more so than ever, the legacy brand is embracing a new carefree and confident attitude, courtesy of their blissful Cruise 2022 collection.
For Furla, there is no time like the present, and they’re vowing to make it one that’s cheerful and creative.
This season, we’re allowing ourselves to indulge in the renewed spirit the new year brings and treating ourselves to the refined elegance of Furla’s traditional craftsmanship.
Considering our inability to travel, Furla is bringing the Italian coastline to us, with fresh fuchsia tones reminiscent of the bougainvilleas crawling the Amalfi Coast and blues as crystal clear as the Tyrrhenian.
The collection is wanderlust at its finest.
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Although the Cruise collection is clearly influenced by Italian artisans and craftsmanship, it’s incredibly accessible with the classic crescent and hobo shapes practical for everyday use.
Made from soft-as-butter leather and eco-friendly shearling the Cruise collection will soon become your go-to for the summer season.
With our outings becoming considerably more essential than social, we’re not looking any further than the Primavera.
Literally named after spring, the luxe shoulder bag will have you looking ahead to a brighter and better future with ample space to carry all your belongings (emotional baggage or not).
When we’re ready to return to the dance floor, we’ll be gravitating towards pillowy Piuma or versatile 1927.
If there is one message we’re taking from the new line it’s this; joy is a group effort and fun is for everyone.
Keep scrolling below for our favourites from the collection.
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Warning: This article contains spoilers to And Just Like That…
It happened at the end of the sixth episode of And Just Like That…—a turning point, some would say, for main character Carrie Bradshaw as she not only accepts, but finds peace with her past by carefully clasping her iconic ‘Carrie’ necklace around her neck and unpacking the boxes belonging to her late husband.
An apt choice of music overlays the scene—I Can See Clearly Now by Jimmy Cliff—and Carrie, standing in her original New York City apartment in her cosy navy blue robe looks the most confident and content we’ve seen since Mr. Big’s death.
But there’s an interesting detail in this scene that you might have missed—this isn’t the first time we’ve seen the aforementioned robe, nor will it be the last.
In an interview with marie claire Australia, the costume designers behind And Just Like That…—the brilliantly talented Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago—pointed out the robe belonged to Mr. Big, and Carrie has worn it around her apartment in several episodes since his death.
“Carrie wears Big’s robe a lot at home, I don’t know if people knew that,” Rogers tells us.
“She’s wearing his robe because it smells like him—that’s a very specific thing in the story… it’s a huge part of it.”
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As they discuss this, it becomes apparent that both Rogers and Santiago are just as surprised as anyone by what items from Carrie’s vibrant wardrobe really get noticed.
“It’s surprising sometimes what the viewers seem to pick out,” Santiago explains.
“We’re so involved in it and we love so many things that we dress people in… but sometimes, we’re sort of surprised by how much attention certain pieces get.”
One such moment came when Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays the iconic sex columnist, was papped wearing a stunning powder blue Norma Kamali dress between filming scenes in Manhattan.
It was immediately slated as the new ‘Carrie dress’, joining the ranks of former iconic Sex In The City styles including season one’s ‘naked dress’, aptly nicknamed for Carrie by Charlotte York, or the fitted grey dress Carrie wears in the final scene of season two episode, Shortcomings.
On her most recent ‘Carrie Dress’ addition, Santiago says, “People went absolutely crazy for that, and we knew that she looked so incredible in that outfit and it just fit her so perfectly.
“But I guess when we were shooting it and that amazing image came from it with the yellow [lighting] in the background, it just came to life. When people saw that dress it sold out the following day.”
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As for other hidden gems that have caught the eye of And Just Like That…‘s fans, Rogers pointed out that the shoes Carrie wears with her eye-catching vintage dress at Mr. Big’s funeral were, in fact, found at a Salvation Army.
“They were from a thrift store,” Rogers says, as Santiago confirms they cost $10.
Perhaps this is your sign to fully transition into second hand shopping as your New Year’s resolution…
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Speaking of shopping more sustainably, both Rogers and Santiago are big advocates for keeping that a core part of the SATC and AJLT DNA.
“It’s something that Pat [referring to former Sex and the City stylist, Patricia Field] and Molly [Rogers] have always believed in—they have always brought things from reused pieces, past collections, pieces they’ve got at consignment stores, vintage pieces, repurposing pieces, redoing them, reconstructing pieces—it’s something that we all love,” Santiago explains.
Molly, who worked closely with Field in styling Sex And The City, as well as both subsequent movies affirms that sustainability is something they’ve always kept top of mind.
In reference to how a sustainable frame of mind has grown in fashion, Rogers added: “People used to be like, ‘Oh, you’re gonna wear something used?’ and now it’s like, ‘I’m green and I’m recycling and repurposing and I’m gonna find a new way to wear this and I took apart this blanket and remade it into this’. That’s becoming really in now.”
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Both Rogers and Santiago’s vision in bringing to life the costumes in And Just Like That… is next to none. For a show famous for its wardrobe (you could almost say the clothing could be a main character in itself), they had a lot to live up to in the rebooted series—particularly when Patricia Field, who led the wardrobe department in Sex And The City, decided leave it in their capable hands while she focused her efforts on newcomer Netflix show, Emily In Paris.
But that legacy, built alongside Rogers and Santiago, remains ever true. The stylists know Carrie, and they know every single character from the series back to front. Now, thanks to them, we get to relive all those fashion moments again.
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The dating world is a confusing place, no matter if you’re a mere mortal or one of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities. For Drew Barrymore, dating post-divorce has been a difficult path to navigate. Between juggling her career, raising her two daughters, Olive and Frankie and making time for herself, finding a new partner feels low on her list of priorities.
That being said, the actress hasn’t closed herself off to the idea of finding love again, she just needs to meet the right person.
On the latest episode of The Drew Barrymore Show,the star spoke with Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk, and became tearful as they talked about her dating life.
“I don’t know how to date with kids,” she said. “I’m not there yet — I have two young girls, and I don’t want to bring people home. I think that it would take me a very long time to meet someone and get to know them before I could even ever introduce them to my daughters.”
Later, Drew appeared on CBS Morning with Gayle King, where they touched on the subject further.
“My kids’ dad is happily remarried with the most wonderful woman in the world [Alexandra Michler] — my children have this extraordinary stepmom,” she said.
“And our processes have been different, and their side of the street is so functional and whole and happening, and I think I’ve been on the sidelines in a beautiful, honoring purgatory.”
Drew has been single for the past years, following her divorce with Will Kopelman. She now admits that her decision to hold back from dating again has been less to do with herself, and more to do with her two daughters.
Her reservations aside, she’s not closed off entirely to the idea of dating again. In fact, on the latest episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the Queer Eye team get her prepped and ready for a Zoom date with Top Chef’s Sam Talbot. You’ll have to tune in to find out how it went, but Drew captioned her post, ““So… I went on a Zoom Date! I never thought I’d say that! The @queereye Fab Five made the getting ready process SO special,”
Fans and friends were quick to flood her with love and support, with Reese Witherspoon commenting: “Gosh, I love you,” and Alyssa Milano writing: “I’m so here for this.
As for her perfect partner? Drew said it needs to be someone who isn’t interested in marriage or kids. In fact, she’s adamant that she’ll never get married again.
“”Oh, God, never!” she said, when Gayle asked. “Ugh! Never, nope, nope, there’s no reason to be. I would maybe live with someone again, maybe, but I’ve had kids, and there’s no way. I will never, ever, ever, ever get married again.”
It’s all just one step at a time for Drew right now, and to see her take those first steps is a beautiful thing. We’re all backing her!
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While it’s true enough that all engagement rings have a story to tell (given that they do hold the title for ‘most romantic piece of jewellery’), there are some with a little bit more than others.
Vintage rings that have lived through different decades (or even centuries), custom rings with hidden messages or personal inscriptions, or rings passed down through generations, these pieces have fascinating stories behind their glittering façades.
And given their higher rates of disposal incomes and their seemingly infinite access to the finest jewellers in the world, celebrities often find themselves with rings of such backgrounds.
Here, we round up the most storied engagement rings in celebrity history.
Elizabeth Taylor
The ring: A 33-carat cushion-cut diamond on a platinum band.
The story: When Elizabeth Taylor married her fifth husband Richard Burton, he actually proposed with a 18.6-carat emerald pendant necklace. Then, after they had divorced and then reconciled, he gave her the colossal 33-carat Krupp diamond, which Taylor had made into a ring. It appeared in several of Taylor’s films and was re-named the ‘Elizabeth Taylor Diamond’ after her death.
Zoë Kravitz
The ring: A Georgian trio of rose-cut diamonds, backed by foil and set in silver-topped gold.
The story: If we got our hands on all the jewellery in our Instagram Saved folders, we’d be very happy women. Zoë Kravitz found and fell in love with her engagement ring on Instagram, after spotting on The One I Love NYC’s page. A (very good) friend of Kravitz’s sent the ring to Kravitz’s boyfriend, Karl Glusman, who ended up buying the one-of-a-kind antique for her before anyone snapped it up.
Grace Kelly
The ring:A 10.48-carat emerald-cut diamond on a platinum band.
The story:When Prince Rainier of Monaco proposed to actress Grace Kelly in 1956, he did it with a diamond and ruby eternity band. It was only during the filming ofHigh Societythat Kelly debuted her second engagement ring, a 10 carat sparkler from Cartier. Rumour has it that Kelly was meant to wear a large fake prop ring for the role, but that Rainier had offered to buy her ‘a real one’ that she could then keep. During the film, Kelly (as Tracy Lord) is seen comically polishing and cleaning the ring.
Queen Elizabeth II
The ring:A 3-carat round-cut diamond, surrounded by 10 small diamonds, set in platinum.
The story:Although he was born a Greek prince, Prince Philip’s family was not particularly wealthy. After fleeing the war and relocating to Paris, Philip met and fell in love with the young Princess Elizabeth. When it came time to propose, Philip’s mother, Princess Alice of Battenburg, gave him her wedding tiara, so that he could dismantle it and use its stones for a ring. Queen Elizabeth still wears the ring to this day.
Diana, Princess of Wales
The ring:A 12-carat Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds, set in white gold.
The story:In what was—at the time—a very unusual move for a royal bride-to-be, the then-Lady Diana Spencer chose to skip a custom design or a piece from the royal vaults and instead selected her sapphire ring from a Garrard’s catalogue. This was a controversial choice at the time because it meant anyone could buy the same ring (and many did). However, that didn’t bother the princess. She wore the ring even after divorcing Prince Charles, and left it to her sons.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
The ring:A 12-carat Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds, set in white gold.
The story:While the image of the Duchess of Cambridge is now tied with her iconic sapphire ring, it’s fascinating to note that it wasn’t always meant to be her’s. After the tragic passing of Princess Diana, her sons picked a piece of her jewellery each as a memento. William chose her Cartier tank watch and Harry chose her engagement ring. However, when it came time to propose to his then-girlfriend Catherine Middleton, William asked his brother for a trade so he could give it to her. The ring is now cheekily known as the ‘commoner’s sapphire,’ as it belonged to two royal brides of ‘common’ origin.
Emily Ratajkowski
The ring: A set of pear- and princess-cut diamonds on a yellow-gold band.
The story: After getting married at city hall (in one very chic Zara suit), Emily Ratajkowski wore just her gold band for a while, before debuting her massive engagement ring in 2018. The ring was designed by both Ratajkowski and her husband, Sebastian Bear-McClard, who was working on the movie Uncut Gems at the time.
“We liked the idea of two stones instead of one and spent a long time looking at rings with multiple stones for inspiration,” Ratajkowski said of the ring. “At one point it included a ruby as the second stone, [but] ultimately we loved the idea of the femininity of the pear contrasted with the architecture of the princess.”
“We wanted the stones to be the main attraction, so we went for the lowest possible setting in white gold and yellow gold band to match my wedding band.”
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
The ring: A 3.5-carat diamond, surrounded by round-cut stones, on a platinum band.
The story: Like Kate Middleton’s, Meghan Markle’s ring was also designed with Princess Diana in mind. As revealed by Prince Harry in an interview, all the elements of the ring were carefully thought-out. The centre stone was sourced from Botswana, his “second home”; the surrounding stones came from Diana’s personal collection; and it was set in yellow gold because “that’s favourite.” After welcoming baby Archie in 2019, Meghan had the ring re-designed to sit on a micro-pave band.
Halle Berry
The ring: A 4-carat cushion-cut emerald on a thick gold band.
The story: When Olivier Martinez was planning on proposing to Halle Berry, he tapped his Parisian neighbour and legendary jeweller Robert Mazio to create it. It reportedly has “esoteric codes” inscribed into the band which can only be understood by the couple themselves.
Olivia Wilde
The ring:A round-cut diamond surrounded by an emerald halo.
The story:Olivia Wilde’s vintage ring from Jason Sudeikis came with a beautiful history, according to the actress and director. “All they know is that it went through Paris around 1921,” Wilde toldBrides. “I love imagining the story of this ring. Who had it? It’s a bit of an aqua emerald, not a deep dark green. Jason said it reminded him of my eyes, which is very sweet.” Unfortunately, the two have since split.
Priyanka Chopra
The ring:A 4-carat cushion-cut diamond on a platinum band.
The story:In a move that we thought only happened inSweet Home Alabama, Nick Jonas took his time picking out Priyanka Chopra’s 4-carat engagement ring… he shut down a Tiffany & Co. store in London in order to shop in privacy.
Scarlett Johansson
The ring:A 11-carat ‘light brown’ oblong-shaped diamond on a black band.
The story:After receiving two traditional rings from her first two husbands, Ryan Reynolds and Romain Dauriac respectively, Johansson received a very unique rock for her engagement to Colin Jost. The unusual ‘light brown’ diamond on a black band was designed by James de Givenchy, the nephew of Hubert de Givenchy of the House of Givenchy. Known for innovative and unique designs, de Givenchy often creates one-of-a-kind pieces with unexpected materials. Only Scarlett could pull this one off.
Hailey Bieber
The ring:An 6 to 10-carat, oval-cut diamond on a yellow gold band.
The story:If you’ve been discussing marriage with your partner and they know you and your style well, it’s logical that you’ll end up with the ring of your dreams. However, in Hailey Bieber’s case, she got theexactring of her dreams. Following her engagement, fans noticed an old tweet of hers from 2012 which read, “If my ring isn’t as big as Blake Lively’s, I don’t want to get married.” And lo and behold, Bieber’s own ring was a spot-on likeness of Lively’s: a large, 10-carat oval-cut diamond on a simple, thin band.
Ashley Graham
The ring: A round-cut-diamond on a brushed gold band.
The story: Our favourite kind of engagement ring? One that’s designed exactly to our tastes and grows over time. “I told [husband Justin Ervin] everything I didn’t want and then I told him a few things that were very important to me,” Graham revealed about her ring. “I knew I wanted a flat diamond so I could put my hand in my pocket easily. I also didn’t want traditional, super-shiny gold. I don’t want it to be too much, I like it to be just enough, so I picked brushed gold.”
She also added: “I added another diamond and band at our fifth anniversary, and for our upcoming tenth anniversary I will get another diamond. We take our anniversaries very seriously and our relationship is important to us. Getting to ten years nowadays is quite rare and no easy feat. I feel like I deserve that diamond!”
Rebecca Romijn
The ring: A 6-carat yellow diamond on a yellow-gold band.
The story: While Rebecca Romijn’s Lorraine Schwartz ring may have started out traditional, it was anything but after a redesign in 2008. After having to remove her ring due to swelling fingers during her pregnancy, Romijn had the ring altered so that the diamond dangled off the band. She said of the chan
Megan Fox
The ring: An emerald and diamond on a silver encrusted band.
The story: After proposing to Fox in early 2022, Machine Gun Kelly took to Instagram to describe the sweet back story to designing the engagement ring alongside famed British jeweller, Stephen Webster.
“I know tradition is one ring, but I designed it with Stephen Webster to be two,” the rapper wrote.
“The emerald (her birth stone) and the diamond (my birth stone) set on two magnetic bands of thorns that draw together as two halves of the same soul forming the obscure heart that is our love.”
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Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava Phillippe, has opened up about her lack of gender preference in a candid discussion about her sexuality.
In a Q&A on her Instagram, Phillippe spoke to her almost-one-million followers, letting them send her questions to answer on Stories. When one follower asked the 22-year-old whether she is attracted to males or females, Phillippe responded quite simply.
“I’m attracted to… people!” she wrote on top of a photo of herself, adding in parentheses, “Gender is whatever.”
Currently, Phillippe is in a relationship with Owen Mahoney, a fellow UC Berkeley student, who she’s been dating since 2019.
Back in November 2021, Witherspoon opened up about the experiences her children face who, unlike her, were raised around fame.
“It’s an odd situation because I didn’t grow up famous. So [Ava is] living an experience that I did not have, and so are my sons,” the actress told InStyle.
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“We are lucky enough to have friends who grew up in Hollywood and can help give them advice on how to navigate.”
“Ava is so down-to-earth. She wants to do great things in the world,” Witherspoon told the publication. “She’s studying and learning and trying to find herself. It’s a big thing in life to try different things and figure out what is really your path.”
The eldest child of Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, she also has a little brother, Deacon Reese Phillippe, and is a half-sibling to another brother, Tennessee James Toth, who Witherspoon shares with current husband, Jim Toth.
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Having recently celebrated her 22nd birthday, Witherspoon has embraced her daughter’s seemingly swift growth into adulthood, sharing a sweet birthday tribute to her grown-up daughter on Instagram.
“Happy Birthday to my sweet little girl…excuse me… I mean my adult daughter!!!” she wrote.
“Words can’t describe how proud I am of you. You have grown into an extraordinary person who cares so much about the world around her. I am so lucky to have you light up my life. I love you, Ava!!”
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