Thereโs nothing harder than getting out of your slippers and putting on your adult shoes (especially in the cold, winter months). And, courtesy of being in lockdown for most of last year, weโve grown accustomed to wearing comfier clothes 24/7 from oversized loungewear to comfy slippers.
Luckily for us, thereโs a range of footwear which blurs the line between indoor and outdoor shoes, and the trend isnโt showing any signs of disappearing. Just a few weeks ago, Jennifer Aniston was spotted in a pair of fuzzy slides, with other celebrities like Bella Hadid and Sofia Richie flaunting the look as well.
Theyโre aesthetic enough to be worn outside the house, and can tie your entire look together nicely. Whether youโre keen to pair them with a maxi dress, slouched jeans or full leisurewear outfit โ the options are endless, really.
Below, our favourite picks of fuzzy slides that weโll be wearing all winter long.
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After an absence last year and a rebrand, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week returned for 2021 with gusto, showcasing veteran design talent and new names working at the cutting edge in their respective cutting rooms.
Gratifying to see among the lineup was an official Welcome to Country, two showcases of Indigenous fashion designers, and what turned out to be the most progressive, joyous show of the week from multidisciplinary designer Jordan Gogos.
Within the shows themselves, gender-restrictive styling was dispensed of. Male models walked the runway in gowns at Romance Was Born and the exuberant Gogos show highlighted the eminent ballroom performers of House of Silky, the first time such a group has walked together on an Australian runway. A number of drag performers including Etcetera Etcetera and Indigenous drag artist Felicia Foxx appeared on runwaysโunbelievably looking even more fabulous than usual.
(Credit: Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images.)
One show that gave us particular pause? The Indigenous Fashion Projects show. It was the second long-overdue showcasing of Indigenous designers that occurred during 2021โs Australian Fashion Week. The show auspiciously took place on June third, Mabo Day, which commemorates land rights activist and Torres Strait Islander man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his work to overturn the legal concept of โterra nulliusโโthat Australia was an unoccupied void prior to the arrival of white convicts.
Aunty Ann Weldon from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council opened the show with an acknowledgement of country. Given the ongoing discussions and focus around sustainability and adaptability within the fashion world, it was incredibly gratifying to hear her voice the facts: that there is no better example than Australiaโs traditional and rightful owners when it comes to enduring and adapting.
Though it goes without saying there is a copious amount that Western cultures have to learn from the way Indigenous cultures interface with our environmentโstart with professor Robin Wall Kimmererโs book Braiding Sweetgrassโthe six Indigenous designers who featured in the IFP show actually received mentoring from several established Australian designers.
(Credit: Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Image)
Seeing dot painting style prints, in particular, come down the runway, one canโt help but consider the different ways that art and its recognisability are taken up by the fashion world. While there were any number of watercolour-esque prints in other Australian Fashion Week shows and trendy pieces like landscape knits from House of Sunny and check print pants from Holiday the Label saturate our feeds, itโs hard to think of any Indigenous motifs that have been taken up with the same vigour.
(Credit: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2008 / Water Lilies by Claude Monet)
What stops one of the most unique, immediately identifiable styles of art from being taken up the way Van Goghโs sunflowers or Monetโs water lilies are? Or established white Australian designers tapping Indigenous artists to collaborate and design prints beyond select โspecial editionโ collections?
Thereโs absolutely no denying that seeing Indigenous designers platformed in this way at Australian Fashion Week is gratifying and moving. However, every single person I spoke to or interviewed during Fashion Week expressed a desire for more true, authentic diversity. That extends to model castings, speakers, designers who are afforded showsโand that these efforts actually appear in the weekโs prime time slots to reach an audience beyond the people who are already in attendance. (And likely are already engaging with inclusivity on some level.)
The topic of โrepresentationโ feels particularly fraught in these industriesโmainstream media always has an opportunity to better itself tooโand unfortunately, many conversations around it feel quite surface. In the days since models, photographers, stylists and editors have recuperated from the intense week, a concurrent thread is emerging. Namely, that while decent first steps have been made towards more diverse representation, Australian Fashion Week has a very long journey ahead to true inclusivity.
Model and House of Silky artist Basjia Almaan, who walked multiple shows during Australian Fashion Week, took to Instagram to speak about her experience. โWhilst Iโm incredibly proud of how hard I had to work to be on that runway stage, Iโm pretty disappointed at how much of a process it was for space to be made for someone like myself,โ she wrote.
Almaan reported needing to wear braids to book shows and an awareness that being curvy but โstill palatable,โ afforded models more opportunitiesโother models I spoke to believed having lighter skin or ethnically ambiguous looks similarly aided them. โThis show was not diverse, it was tokenistic,โ she wrote of the multi-designer closing show, titled the Future of Fashion. โEven though it was wonderful to see a range of models of different ethnicities and colour, models of different ages and curve models, it was all still so palatable.โ
Going beyond just appearancesโas it wereโ9Honeyโs Shelly Horton spoke with Leina Broughton, the creative director of inclusively sized brand Leina & Fleur, which caters to a size 8-24. Per Broughtonโs digging, many of the labels which debuted collections only catered up to a size 14, with many actual measurements skewing smaller anyway.
โI went through the list of labels that were there [at AAFW] and checked to be really clear. In all of the 70 labels in Fashion Week only four labels offered a size 18,โ Broughton shared. Curve models like Mahalia Handley and Kate Wasley also pointed out the deficit of truly inclusive size ranges. In response to retailers who would claim that plus-sized customers donโt shop in their stores, Wasley pointed out the simple explanation: โWe donโt feel welcome.โ
Then thereโs the gut-wrenching video of a model and Paralympian, Rheed McCraken, appearing in the Future of Fashion show. In a video posted on TikTok by @theexampleau, McCraken is seen using a wheelchair, struggling to move across a runway festooned with decorations that are getting caught in or blocking his chair.
Another model in a wheelchair had difficulty moving across the runway during the same show, with designer Camilla Franks of Camilla coming to her aid. The difference between tokenistic representation and true, authentic inclusivity couldnโt be clearer.
Speaking to Jasmine Wallis for Fashion Journal, disabled online creator and activist Keely B reflected frankly about the uncomfortable and disappointing misstep, โIt isnโt inclusive if it isnโt accessible for disabled people. I donโt want to see disabled people struggle to use their mobility aids, that isnโt representation of disabled people.โ
โIf [Australian Fashion Week] canโt even make a runway accessible, itโs scary to think about the wider inclusion in this industry. It really just shows that there isnโt any,โ she said.
The moment embodies the consequences of the lack of consideration and consultation of disabled people and the exhausting cycle of โrepresentationโ discourse. In an event so tied to visual spectacle, how does one differentiate between tokenisation and actually inclusive, considered gestures made in good faith?
And itโs not as though there arenโt good examples of Australian designers choosing to stand by the people they employ and affiliate with to lend their brands the cultural capital and relevancy that is so often associated with those at the margins. Aclerโs recent response to the bigotry they encountered when sharing a picture of the non-binary stylist Deni Todoroviฤ in one of their designs comes to mind.
โWe use this platform to share images of our friends and customers wearing our collections, and yesterday that post featured Deni, an Australian stylist, activist, and educator who identifies as non-binary and who uses the pronouns, โthey/themโ,โ wrote the brand in an Instagram post. The South Australian label explained they were deeply saddened by the hateful comments the post received, stating that they were taking a zero-tolerance policy towards any bullying and noting: โWe design our collections for all who chose to wear them.โ
(For what itโs worth, Acler, while commendably standing by Todoroviฤ, arenโt themselves an inclusively-sized brand. A peruse of their site returns only a few styles offered in an Australian size 14, at the largest.)
Generally, โcalling inโ feels kinder and more effective than โcalling out.โ However, is it worth considering that in encouraging marginalised people to enter and ascend within structures that are still proving themselves to be deeply exclusionary, an opportunity to make something entirely newโbeyond the conventions and confines of this eventโis being missed?
Though that answer remains uncertain, beautiful, innovative and culturally enriched work is happening regardless. And if it remains in a space outside of Australian Fashion Week? It will be the industryโs loss.
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The indoor plant trend is by no means new. In fact, the indoor plant phenomenon is so booming that recent studies have shown they make a house feel like a calming oasis, as well as looking stunning. But, navigating the world of plants is no easy feat. With a plethora of hanging greens and lively florals to choose from, it can be difficult to pinpoint which plant is exactly right for you and your home.
According to a study by Harvard University conducted over an eight-year period found women who lived in areas with more greenery had a 12% lower mortality rate than those with less. The study also found there was improved mental health and higher social and physical activity. One study discovered results that suggested interactions with indoor plants can reduce stress compared to hard mental work. While another found that participants were less anxious when in a workplace with indoor plants or windows with a view of nature.
Other benefits to having an abundance of indoor plants include air purification, better sleep and they also are great at blocking out noise!
Now that youโre convinced, weโve enlisted the help of the experts at Gro Urban Oasis to help you pick out your new leafy friend, based on your star sign. Below, an easy to follow guide to indoor plants.
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Ryan Reynoldssays becoming a parent changed how he approaches his own mental health.
The 44-year-old actor has become increasingly open about his own mental health and his struggles with anxiety and he credits his three daughters, James, 6, Inez, 4, and Betty, 1, with that shift.
โPart of it is that I have three daughters at home and part of my job as a parent is to model behaviours and model what itโs like to be sad and model what itโs like to be anxious, or angry. That thereโs space for all these things,โ Reynolds explained in a new interview withEntertainment Tonight.โThe home that I grew in, that wasnโt modeled for me really. And thatโs not to say that my parents were neglectful, but they come from a different generation.โ
In May, the actor took to Instagram to share a candid post about mental health.
โMay is almost over. Itโs also Mental Health Awareness Month, which brings me to this,โ he wrote. โOne of the reasons Iโm posting this so late is I overschedule myself and important things slip. And one of the reasons I overschedule myself is my lifelong pal, anxiety. I know Iโm not alone and more importantly, to all those like me who overschedule, overthink, overwork, over-worry, and over-everything, please know youโre not alone. We donโt talk enough about mental health and donโt do enough to destigmatize talking about it. But, as with this post, better late than never I hopeโฆโ
Several of Reynoldsโ famous friends showed their support for his post, including Hugh Jackman, with whom he maintains a fake ongoing rivalry.
โMate โ your honesty is not only brave but, Iโm positive will help countless others who struggle with anxiety too,โ Jackman wrote. โGood on you!โ
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A backdrop of lush greenery amongst Sydneyโs Carriageworks set the perfect stage for Aqua Bluโs Resort โ22 collection, where designer Kristian Chase put on a spectacular display defined by the joyful and bold designs that have become synonymous with the favourite local label.
Under Chaseโs watchful helm, Aqua Bluโs latest collection, Enchantment, was a celebration of everlasting love, timeless glamour, iridescent prints, and mesmerising silhouettes, all translated into works of wearable artโbe it through the brandโs signature, punchy swimwear, effortlessly draped, breezy linens, or its show-stopping finale couture piece, which took more than 500 hours to craft, fit with embellishments of hand-sewn beadwork, lace and florals.
As always, the runwayโan upbeat, energetic and infectious presentationโonce again reinforced why the brand has become so favoured globally, sticking to its beloved DNA: a showcase of its masterful creations on a diverse cast of models of all ages, cultures and sizes. Graphic colours, free-flowing fabrics and a mixture of striking and plentiful shades glided down its sandy-coloured runway, with notable appearances from models Sarah Grant, Rae Rodriguez and Lauren Gabrielle.
โThere is a focus on bold colours, intricate prints, beautiful silks and couture craftsmanship,โ says Chase. โThe silhouettes are inspired by some of the most memorable women in my life. This collection is a homage to my past, a reflection of my present and excitement for the future.โ
Excitement is right, with Chase offering up the modern womanโs dream summer wardrobe. Think, expertly fitted maxi dresses featuring intricate gold and velvet detailing, to linen wraps with complementing swimwear and peekaboo prints, intermixed with designs that are thoughtfully crafted with women (of all kinds) in mind.
Below, some of the standout looks from Aqua Bluโs Resort โ22 collection, Enchantment.
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Fifty years ago, Linda Nochlin penned the essay, โWhere are all the great women artists?โ In it, she took aim at the institutional structures that made it so that white upper-class men were viewed as โgreatโ, while women and people of colour were not.
In the intervening years, weโve come a ways in reconfiguring those institutions so that women and people of colour are also recognised for their creative brilliance, but still, representations of the archetypal creative genius are still dominated by those same people Nochlin critiqued: white, upper-class and male.
Cruella goes as way in rectifying this and closing the gap by subverting the trope of the artistic genius by questioning what happens when it is women pursuing the extent of their genius to the nth degree.
The film follows (as Iโm sure youโre probably already aware) the origin story of Cruella De Vil. As the lore goes, she wasnโt always Cruella, the OTT fashion designer who dognapped Dalmatians and threatened to make coats of their fur. In the beginning, she was just Estella. Born with that trademark white and black hair (as opposed to it being a deliberate aesthetic choice), and a rebellious temperament, she was always getting in trouble for standing up for herself against bullies and making rogue masterpieces out of her school uniforms. She does, however, have a mean streak, an alter ego that her mother calls Cruella. โYouโre not Cruella, youโre Estella,โ she tells her after an outburst.
Emma Stone as Cruella (Credit: Image: Disney)
In talking about the film, Stone explains that the differentiation between the two personas is crucial. โEstella is sweet, sheโs not fully embodied. So I would say there is something about Cruella thatโs pretty enticing, because she just kind of is who she is. Sheโs in full acceptance and autonomy there.โ
When tragedy strikes and Estellaโs left orphaned and alone in London, she joins forces with a pair of street urchins, Horace (Paul Walter Hauser) and Jasper (Joel Fry). Together, the three of them grow up to become petty thieves with Estella expressing her creating by designing their disguises. Eventually, she crosses paths with esteemed fashion designer, the Baroness (Emma Thompson) which then leads to a job in her fashion house. The Baroness is the most talented fashion designer in London and she knows it. Sheโs also the epitome of the creative genius archetype: emotionally brutal, confident of her vision and will stop at nothing to be the best. Even if that means getting her hands bloody.
Talking to marie claire, Stone says the treatment of creative genius and depiction of women in those traditionally male roles was part of the appeal of exploring Cruellaโs story. โBoth Emma [Thompson] and I were drawn to that,โ she says. โI thought it was so cool to see a film where thereโs no love story in sight, itโs really just these two women on their own journey doing what they love to do and theyโre doing that against all odds, at all costs.
โI donโt think thatโs necessarily an aspirational thing to try to beat each other to the top of the food chain and not make room for each other, but it is fascinating to see, and I really havenโt seen it in a Disney movie. So I thought it was a really cool and original tale for Disney.โ
Emma Thompson as the Baroness (Credit: Image: Disney)
Thompson agrees, zeroing in on the features of the Baroness that echo what we know to be traits of the artistic genius. โIn the film the Baroness says, โIf I hadnโt been single-minded, I might have had to put my genius at the back of the drawer,โ like so many other women of genius, who died without producing anything and without using their genius. And what did they do?โ she explains. โAnd actually, it is a very good point. So whilst, as Em says, I wouldnโt necessarily walk that path, her commitment to her own creativity is rather admirable, and difficult, probably.โ
This is what the film excels at โ understanding that we donโt often see women in the role of the wholly committed artistic genius, and using our prior expectations to subvert the trope. By having the two women compete and embrace their true artistic genius, the moral tension of their compromised humanity is emphasised. โI do think [Estella] forsakes empathy in some capacity as Cruella,โ Stone says. โThese are two very different aspects of her personality and sheโs sacrificing one to lean into the other. Itโs nature vs. nurture. For all of us, hopefully, theyโre combined but what happens if you totally distinguish those from each other? What do you get if you sacrifice one for the sake of the other? Thatโs an interesting story to explore.โ
Itโs also incredibly bold for Disney to want to tell a story about women as artistic genius, and even more than that, one who is unrelenting in her pursuit of greatness. Cruella isnโt an aspirational tale, but it is a human one. One that attempts to unpack how evil people become to be evil, and in doing so, problematises the good/bad binary that weโre so used to seeing in Disney films. Itโs a refreshing dose of reality that hopefully we see much more of in years to come.
Cruella is in cinemas and streaming on Disney+ now.
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The Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct scandal is forever etched in our minds as a sombre reminder of how brutal Hollywood can be. Now, the industry is ready to tell the story of two talented reporters and their quest to bring down a dangerous man.
In October 2017, New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey exposed the media mogul for his gross abuse of power and sexual misconduct, which spanned decades. This landmark expose helped to propel the #MeToo movement into the public sphere, resulting in Weinstenโs arrest and 23-year prison sentence after being found guilty of rape.
Now, four years later, Brad Pitt is producing a film which will detail the shocking events, with Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan set to star as the two journalists. The Universal Pictures film is titled She Said, and is based on the New York Times best-seller She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement by Kantor and Twohey. The movie will be directed by Maria Schrader (who directed Unorthodox) and the script will be written by Oscar-winner Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
Mulligan is set to star as Towhey, while Kazan will play Kantor. Both actresses are in final negotiations, with filming slated to commence this summer. Mulligan is joining the film off the back of a critically-acclaimed performance In Promising Young Woman, while Kazan recently starred in HBOโs critically-acclaimed series The Plot Against America. They are undeniably the perfect people to play these roles.
Pittโs production of the film makes a lot of sense, given his personal ties to the matter and public commentary on the Weinstein scandal. In a 2019 interview with CNN, he recalled confronting Weinstein after he made unwanted advances towards his then-fiancรฉe Gwyneth Paltrow.
โAt that moment, I was just a boy from the Ozarks on the playground, and thatโs how we confronted with things. I just wanted to make sure nothing was going to happen further, because she [Paltrow] was going to do two films.โ
โI think the interesting thing is that we, Hollywood specifically, but the workplace, men and womenโs dynamics is being recalibrated,โ Pitt continued. โRecalibrated in a very good way that is long overdue. And I do think thatโs an important story to tell.โ
While the film centres on Weinstein and his crimes, its predominant focus is on the all-female team of journalists who persevered against all odds. No amount of legal threats or intimidation could stop them from bringing this story to light, and their hard work ultimately brought Weinstein to justice.
There is currently no release date in place for She Said, but stay tuned for updates. If you havenโt yet read it, you can find Towhey and Kantorโs book here.
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Tharnicaa Murugappan, the youngest daughter of the Tamil family, who has been detained on Christmas Island since August 2019, has been evacuated to a Perth hospital alongside her mother, Priya, with a suspected blood infection, according to ABC News.
Priya and Nades Murugappan, and their two young daughters, Kopika, 6, and Tharnicaa, 3, are best known as the Biloela family. The couple, who arrived in Australia from Sri Lanka by boat in 2012 and 2013, welcomed their daughters after relocating to the central Queensland town of Biloela, before being placed into immigration detention in 2018.
Despite community advocacy to bring the family back to the small town through a widespread campaign, โHome to Biloโ, they have remained under 24-hour surveillance at the detention centre, with the young girls allowed to leave their home for school, being taken to and from by police vans.
Sharing a statement to Change.org about her daughterโs condition, a suspected case of septicaemia, Priya said:
โI am feeling very scared and worried for my little girl. She has been sick for many days, it took a long time for her to get to the hospital.
โShe is already asking for her papa, it is going to be very hard being away from her dad and sister.
โIt is very hard for our family to be separated when our daughter is sick.โ
BREAKING: Tharnicaa (nearly 4 years old) is being medically evacuated to Perth for treatment of a suspected blood infection. She was hospitalised yesterday on CI after suffering a high fever, vomiting/diarrhoea & dizziness for 10 days. Pls keep our little cockatoo in your hearts. pic.twitter.com/ynnT5uNQIh
Itโs believed Tharnicaa has been unwell since May 25, noting symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, and a temperature of more than 40 degrees, per Perth Now.
The familyโs lawyer, Carina Ford, told reporters that the little girlโs condition had significantly worsened over the weekend, with advocates sharing the detention centre had not taken her to hospital, despite requests, until June 6.
โI think their day-to-day life is getting harder and harder, and there is no doubt that there is a greater impact on the children,โ she told ABC News.
The image has sparked outrage online, rightfully so, especially considering this is not the first time Tharnicaa has been unwell while at the detention centre. When she was two years old, Tharnicaa had four teeth surgically removed and another four treated after they began to rot, with advocates believing a lack of access to fresh food and sunlight within the centre had caused a vitamin D deficiency.
A family friend and spokesperson Angela Fredericks, who has long been campaigning for the Tamil family to return to Queensland, said โthis is another instance of lack of proper medical care for these little Biloela girls.โ
โTharnicaa has been in detention for almost all of her young life. During that time she has suffered vitamin deficiencies due to lack of sunlight and fresh fruit and vegetables,โ she said. โShe later suffered [a] concussion after an improperly secured whiteboard fell on her head, and was not taken to hospital until hours later when she started vomiting.
โNow, her needs have been dismissed until she was vomiting and falling over. This is just not good enough.โ
Since the news of her hospitalisation, many have called for Minister for Home Affairs, Karen Andrews, to take action and let the family return to Queensland, and on June 8, as many as 365,000 people had signed a petition for the family to be resettled.
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The Italian photographer Franco Fontana has been revolutionising landscape photography since the 1960s. His highly saturated abstract images, in which crops and fields appear as flat bands of colour devoid of any semblance of the realism usually expected from photography, were praised for being stylistically disruptive. Fontana was lauded for breaking away from traditional Italian photography practices and for breathing new life into colour photography, which was not fashionable at the time. But his works are more than just pretty pictures. Thereโs a quiet intimacy that runs through his images, which he says comes from a deep love of the craft. โAll my photos are personal. I donโt see this as a job, but rather as a way to express my identity and style with love and thought,โ he told marie claire.
Disruptive, personal and visually alluring. Itโs the same approach Sportmax takes to its collection each season, with founder Achille Maramottiโs maxim that โIn fashion one can even โimposeโ, but only the things that, albeit unconsciously, are already wanted.โ In 2021, the peace and serenity that emanate from Fontanaโs photographs are definitely already wanted. And so, a dreamy collaboration was born.
Each season, the brand โ Max Maraโs cool little sister โ partners with a leading artist or creative on a capsule collection for its jeanswear-focused Denim Culture project, which is now in its fifth edition.
The result is a collection that doesnโt merely adorn the wearer in art, but makes them a moving installation of art-ร -porter via voluminous trousers and form-fitting dresses. His photographs appear on nine pieces, including a flared midi-skirt, straight-leg jeans and a serenity-inducing micro-dress that features a photograph of the sea.
Fontana also shot the lookbook in urban landscapes that complement the scenes on the clothes.
He says the collaborative process was creatively satisfying. โIt has stimulated me and inspired me because, for me, putting myself out there while remaining true to my style is always very challenging,โ he explains. He admits itโs impossible to pick a favourite piece: โThey are all in sync with my aesthetic.โ
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After Beanie Feldsteinโs breakout role inLady Bird and then her incredible follow-up in Olivia Wildeโs film Booksmart, we were very excited to hear that the 26-year-old (and younger sister of Jonah Hill) was confirmed to take on her most serious part to date: playing Monica Lewinsky in American Crime Storyโs third instalment.
It has just been confirmed that the premiere date will be September 7, 2021.
The third season, which is focused on former US President Bill Clintonโs affair with his White House intern and subsequent impeachment, has also confirmed some of its other A-list cast.
Feldstein will star alongside Sarah Paulson, who will play Linda Tripp, and Annaleigh Ashford, who will play Paula Jones. With Clive Owen recently confirmed to play the role of Bill Clinton.
But the best part about Impeachment: American Crime Story is that the real Lewinsky is serving as an executive producer on the series.
Ryan Murphy, who created American Crime Story, told The Hollywood Reporter last year that he had second thoughts about making Lewinsky and Clinton the focus of the upcoming season, saying he told Lewinsky at the time that if it were to go ahead, she should be involved.
โI told her, โNobody should tell your story but you, and itโs kind of gross if they do,'โ he said. โโIf you want to produce it with me, I would love that; but you should be the producer and you should make all the goddamn money.'โ
John Landgraf, chairman of the FX Networks and FX Productions, said when the season was announced in August of 2019, โImpeachment: American Crime Story will explore the overlooked dimensions of the women who found themselves caught up in the scandal and political war that cast a long shadow over the Clinton Presidency.โ
Impeachment: American Crime Story has postponed filming until October 2020. It will feature on FX in the USA. No word yet on whether it will be available on Netflix Down Under, however, both The People v. O. J. Simpson and The Assassination of Gianni Versace eventually were, so hereโs hoping.
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Warning: Spoilers for Mare of Easttown ahead, proceed at your own risk.
Mare of Easttown left fans around the world reeling with that shock ending. You know, the one which saw innocent 12-year-old Ryan Ross revealed as Erin McMenaminโs murderer. After pointing the finger at just about everyone in this show, he was probably the last person you suspected but hey, it makes for great television.
Despite the murder finally being solved, we canโt help but feel these characters have more stories to tell. Will Mare and Loriโs friendship recover from her betrayal? How will Ryan cope in juvenile detention? What is the fate of John Ross? How is Katie Bailey managing after returning home from capture? There are far too many questions for this to be the end of the road.
Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief, because it seems the big bosses over at HBO feel the exact same way. While the show was originally intended to be a limited series, the overwhelmingly positive response has inspired the network to give creator Brad Ingelsby a three-year exclusive overall deal. Casey Bloys, the head of HBO, has announced he is more than willing to give the show another run under the right circumstances.
โBrad just did a fantastic job on Mare,โ Casey said in a new interview with Variety. โIt was a great collaboration.โ
Obviously, the possibility of a second season hinges on whether or not thereโs still a story to tell.
โIf Brad felt like he had a story to tell that felt like it would be at the same level, I think everybody would be open to it,โ Casey said in the same interview. โRight now, he doesnโt have that story. Who knows? Weโll have to wait to see if they come up with something theyโre dying to tell.โ
โI donโt even have any idea that thereโs going to be a timeline [for making a second season],โ he continued. โUsually we take the lead from our creators. Thereโs been no real conversations about what a Season 2 would look like.โ
And it seems it isnโt just the bosses at HBO who are keen to see a revival, either. In fact, Kate Winslet herself is already missing Mare and would be more than happy to return to the role.
โI would absolutely love to play Mare again,โ she told TVLine in a post-finale interview. โI miss her. I really do. Itโs the strangest thing. I feel like Iโm in mourning. It was an absolutely wonderful role. Thereโs something very addictive about Mare, because sheโs so outrageous and lovable and brilliant and real, you know? I loved playing her.โ
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We can always count on Netflix to deliver us a true crime fix, and the streaming giantโs latest offering is no different. Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey tells the terrifying true story of Lisa McVey, a 17-year-old Florida native who was abducted and raped by one of the Tampa Bay areaโs most notorious serial killersโonly for the harrowing story to end in her persuading her abductor to release her.
Having originally been released in the U.S. in 2018, the dramatic retelling recently dropped as part of Netflixโs June 2021 lineup and has quickly captured the attention of viewers. The gripping film recounts the true story of McVey, who was abducted and raped for 26 hours in 1984 by serial killer Bobby Joe Long, following his murderous rampage in the months prior.
The entire film is based on real events, which McVey herself gave approval forโshe even attended a special screening when the film was originally released.
Read on for a deep dive into the filmโs cast, and a look at the real people they portray on screen.
Katie Douglas as Lisa McVey (now Lisa Noland)
Canadian actress Katie Douglas takes on the role of Lisa McVey in Netflixโs Believe Me.
You may recognise the 22-year-old from another Netflix project, Ginny & Georgia, where she takes on the role of Abby.
Interestingly, Lisaโs experiences led her to join law enforcement, and she has been a member of the Hillsborough County Sherriffโs Office for nearly two decades and a School Resource Officer for seven.
โIf a student is down in the dumps, I tell them a story about a girl whose family abandoned her and who was kidnapped and raped. And I say, โDo you think she lost her way? No. She became a police officer. Youโre looking at her,โ she told A&E.
Rossif Sutherland as Bobby Joe Long
Serial killer Bobby Joe Long is portrayed by actor Rossif Sutherland.
The Canadian actor is the son of Hollywood royalty Donald Sutherland and Francine Racette and is best known for his roles in The Con Artist, Reign, River, and Hyena Road.
Bobby Joe Long is a serial killer and rapist who terrorised the Tampa Bay area of Florida in the early โ80s, reportedly sexually assaulting up to 50 women and murdering 10. In November of 1984, Long was arrested outside a movie theatre and charged with Lisaโs kidnapping, where he later confessed to the abduction, as well as 10 murders. He was handed down the death penalty in 1985 and was executed in 2019, more than 30 years after his conviction.
David James Elliott as Sgt Larry Pinkerton
Canadian actor David James Elliott takes on the role of Sergeant Larry Pinkerton, the law enforcement official who looked after Lisa following her abduction.
The actor is best known for his role as Harmon Rabb Jr in Jag, as well as in Netflixโs drama Spinning Out.
Amanda Arcuri as Lorrie McVey
Amanda Arcuri plays Lorrie, Lisaโs sister, in Netflixโs Believe Me. The 23-year-old actress is best known for her role as Lola in Degrassi.
Megan Smith Fahlenbock as Lisaโs mother, Betty
Canadian actress Megan Smith Fahlenbock plays Lisaโs mother, Betty, in the Netflix drama. She is best known for her voice roles as Gwen on Total Drama, Jen Masterson on 6teen, and Eva Kant in Diabolik.
Not much is known about Lisaโs mother, but she has been open in the past about the years of sexual abuse she endured by her grandmotherโs boyfriend, with who she was living with at the time after being abandoned by her parents.
โI was deathly afraid that he was going to kill me. Here I was thinking about killing myself, and now I was going to be fighting for my life,โ Lisa previously said in an interview. โWhen he released me and drove off, I took off my blindfold and saw this amazing oak tree. I had wanted to die before and now I wanted to live, I got a second chance at life.โ
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Itโs almost guaranteed that everyone spent their time during the first lockdown watching Normal People. In fact, being introduced to the beauty that is Paul Mescal was probably the only thing that got us through it.
Itโs no surprise that the whole world is in love with him, so naturally we couldnโt be happier that heโs receiving the credit he deserves, winning his first major award for the breakout performance. Mere hours ago, Paul took home the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor, courtesy of his performance as the Irish heartthrob Connell in Normal People. The 25-year-old looked surprised as he took to the stage to collect his award, saying โI am incredibly nervous.โ
โI fully was not expecting to be here so Iโve no clue what Iโm going to say,โ he humbly went on.
Once the shock had subsided, he sweetly dedicated his award to co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, who played Marianne. He described Daisy as the โbest scene partner and one of the best people I know.โ
23-year-old Daisy was watching the speech live from a hotel room in New Orleans, wiping the tears from her eyes as he made his emotional dedication. The actress was also nominated for Best Leading Actress, but lost out to Michaela Coel for I May Destroy You.
โI am ridiculously proud of my lovely friend Paul Mescal for his deserved winโ she wrote in an Instagram post.
โThis is the longest overdue in person celebration ever but some day soon we shall drink and dance and laugh about how crazy the last two years have been and how lucky we are to know each other. Now here are some pics of me on a bike in New Orleans just cos,โ she went on.
Both actors have received acclaim all over the world for their incredible performance, picking up nominations at the Criticโs Choice, Emmy and Golden Globe awards as well.
Ed Guiney, who co-produced the adaptation of Sally Rooneyโs novel, was incredibly happy for Paul and his very-deserving win. Speaking to the Irish Times, he said:
โAll of us at Element are so proud of Paul. The love story between his Connell and Daisyโs Marianne resonated around the world during the first lockdown in a way that took us all by surprise. Itโs a brilliant tribute to him, and to his work with Daisy and Lenny, that he won in such an incredibly tough category โ and particularly amazing given that itโs his first screen role. An extraordinary achievement.โ
I donโt know about you, but Iโm off to re-watch the show immediately.
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After a year filled with seemingly endless royal surprisesโfrom tell-all interviews to the death of Prince PhilipโPrince Harry and Meghan Markle added to the positive by announcing the arrival of their daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, on June 4.
Confirming the arrival their second child with โgreat joyโ in Santa Barbara, California via a statement through Archewell, their bundle of joy was named after two beloved royalsโHarryโs grandmother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and Harryโs late mother, Diana. However, the newest addition to the royal family may never actually hold her own title.
Prior to her birth, royal enthusiasts concluded that it would be difficult for her to obtain one, given that her older brother, Archie, is without. Many believed that because the Sussexesโ had opted to leave their royal titles behind when they left the United Kingdom, that meant the same was for any of their children.
However, following their emotional tell-all with Oprah, the popular assumption was debunked by the couple, with Meghan claiming that the Royal Family chose not to grant Archie a title.
โThey were saying they didnโt want him to be a prince or princess, which would be different from protocol, and that he wasnโt going to receive security,โ Meghan said, adding how aghast they felt that โthe first member of colour in this family isnโt being titled in the same way as other grandchildren would beโ.
But now, since the birth of their baby girl, there could be a change of events. As per Page Six, Meghan and Harryโs daughter will in fact become a princess by default only if Prince Charles becomes king, since each one of his grandchildren will become entitled to the Prince or Princess title following a potential coronation.
Their relationship itโs special. I think we have seen more photos of Prince Charles with Prince Louis than with all his grandchildren combined. Itโs so sweet to see. They obviously love each other. ๐
Naturally, many are sceptical over the likelihood of Meghan and Harryโs children ever receiving their titles, given that the Queen continues to sit on the throne and the controversy between the Sussexes and the rest of the family. In the March interview, Meghan stressed how she pushed for her son to have a prince title to ensure his safety.
โIf it meant he was going to be safe, of course. All the grandeur around this stuff is an attachment I donโt haveโฆ the most important title I will ever have is mother.โ
She added: โAlso itโs not their right to take it away. Even with that convention [that allows all grandchildren of the monarch to be prince and princess], they said, โI want to change the convention for Archie.โ Well, why?โ
She then concluded that reports claiming that she and Harry didnโt want Archie to have a title were far from true, saying: โNo, and itโs not our decision to make [on whether heโd have a title],โ she said.
โEven though I have a lot of clarity of what comes with the titles good and badโฆ that is their birthright to then make a choice about.โ
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced the arrival of their second child, a daughter named Lilibet โLiliโ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, revealing she arrived safely on June 4, 2021.
โOn June 4th, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili. She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers weโve felt from across the globe. Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family,โ the couple wrote to their Archewell website.
An official statement added, โShe weighed 7lbs 11oz (3.5kg). Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home. She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers weโve felt from across the globe.โ
The name, of course, is a touching tribute to two influential women in both their lives.
The Queenโs nickname growing up was โLilibetโ, a name given to her by her father, King George VI, because she couldnโt pronounce her own name, and one that close family are said to still call her. Famously, the late Prince Philip often referred to his wife as Lilibet.
At the Duke of Edinburghโs funeral service on April 17, 2021, Her Majesty left a heartbreaking handwritten note on top of his coffin that was signed off: โIn loving memory, Lilibet.โ
Of course, Diana is a tribute to Harryโs late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. Prior to their daughterโs arrival, many had predicted that the Duke and Duchess would pay tribute to the late royal through their daughterโs name.
Lili also isnโt the first royal with a middle name that honours the royal, with Princess Charlotte, the daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton, also sharing the middle name Diana.
This is the Duke and Duchess of Sussexโs second child, having welcomed son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, now two, in May 2019.
Meghan and Harryโs exciting news comes after the duchess revealed she suffered a miscarriage last July. In a raw, first-person essay for the New York Times, Meghan detailed the โunbearable griefโ she suffered following the experience.
โLosing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few,โ she wrote. โIn the pain of our loss, my husband and I discovered that in a room of 100 women, 10 to 20 of them will have suffered from miscarriage. Yet despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning.โ
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A huge congratulations are in order for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have announced the safe arrival of their daughter.
โIt is with great joy that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcome their daughter, Lilibet โLiliโ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, to the world. Lili was born on Friday June 4 at 11.40am in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California,โ read the coupleโs statement.
โShe weighed 7lbs 11oz (3.5kg). Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home. She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers weโve felt from across the globe,โ they added.
Meghan and Harry chose to honour their daughterโs great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, with the nameโwith โLilibetโ being Her Majestyโs nickname from her late husband Prince Philip. They, of course, also paid tribute to Harryโs late mother, Princess Diana.
The couple first announced that they were expecting a baby on Valentineโs Day, later telling Oprah during theirtell-all interviewthat they wereexpecting a baby girl.
Their newborn daughter joins the coupleโs first child, Archie, who turned two this year.
Their new bundle of joy sits at eighth in line for the British throne, after her older brother Archie, her father, her grandfather Prince Charles, her uncle Prince William, as well as her cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
As one of the few royal family members to be born outside of the United Kingdom, itโs safe to say that Lilibetโs life will take on much more a different path than most recent royal babies.
A huge congratulations again to the family of four!
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Following five days of sartorial splendour, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week is wrapping up for another year. Here are the marie claire teamโs highlights โ from stand-out looks to history-making moments โ plus the trends youโll be wearing nextโฆ
EDITORโS CHOICE
ROMANCE WAS BORN Nicky Briger, editor
โRomance Was Born was the show we needed now. A kaleidoscope of colour, fabrics, patterns and prints, each piece was exquisitely crafted and breathtakingly beautiful, yet still wearable (if youโre planning to gatecrash a Great Gatsby-themed party). It felt like design duo Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales had spent lockdown in their grandmaโs sewing room, harking back to a time when life was fun, frivolous and COVID-free.โ โ
Naomi Smith, fashion director
โFor an overall show moment where the fashion, the set and everything just worked, Romance Was Born was it. The girls were amazing โ great casting, hair and make-up. My other favourites were Akira and Albus Lumen, they were much smaller events but I loved the mix of music (or spoken word) and film. They were both very modern and came together to provide an overall picture from the designer, beyond the usual runway.โ
BEARE PARK Kathryn Madden, deputy features director
โBeare Park made a stunning debut at AAFW, all timeless tailoring, slinky silks and oversized shirting. The new luxury label by Gabrielle Pereira and Angela Krantz is filled with pieces Iโd love (and hope!) to wear. I also have to give a shout-out to the Welcome to Country and both Indigenous fashion shows (they sent chills down my spine and brought tears to my eyes), and Orotonโs summer holiday staples and dreamy dresses (below).โ
Oroton
FIRST NATIONS FASHION + DESIGN Courtney Thompson, features writer & culture editor
โThe First Nations Fashion + Design show was an undeniable stand-out moment. A historic moment for Australian fashion, but also just one of the most uplifting and moving show experiences. The designs were considered, the models were fierce and the performances next level. It was a show that stood for everything fashion can be: joyful, political and moving. The fact it got a rare standing ovation tells you everything you need to know. I get goosebumps just thinking about it now!โ
ANNA QUAN Melissa Mason, digital editor
โAnna Quan was a highlight for me โ Iโve always adored her sleek minimalism and stunning tailoring. This season is set to be all about relaxed suits and Quanโs Resort โ22 collection has the exact kind of oversized blazers and slouchy trousers I want in my wardrobe.โ
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If you use a computer or phone daily (hello, everyone) then youโre definitely being affected by blue light. Itโs one of those things we donโt really think about, but itโs having a constant effect on your body, both good and bad.
If youโre not entirely sure what it is or what you should be doing about it, weโre sharing everything you need to know here.
What is blue light?
Without getting too scientific, blue light is essentially what the name suggest โ light that emits blue waves. This type of light is supposed to be beneficial during the day as it can boost our attention and mood. Come night time, however, itโs a whole different story.
Being exposed to blue light at night can have an adverse reaction, especially with our ability to get to sleep. According to studies by Harvard medical researchers, blue light can inhibit melatonin (the thing which helps regulate our circadian rhythm and sleep). This means if youโre being exposed to it at night, you can almost guarantee youโll have a poor quality sleep, your body will be disrupted and youโll probably be moody the next day (not fun).
One of the best ways we can minimise these negative impacts is by wearing blue light glasses, because letโs be honest, weโre not going to stop playing on our phones in bed anytime soon.
There are no shortage of places to buy a set of blue light glasses, but youโll want to invest in the right pair that are not only effective and made to last, but look good too. Below, weโve rounded up our favourite pairs of blue light glasses thatโll help to minimise its effects on your body and allow you to keep that midnight Instagram scroll going.
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Missy Higgins was launched into our collective conscious in 2004, when she released her debut album The Sound of White at just 21-years old. Since then, sheโs gone on to make three more albums and has won seven ARIA awards. Why then, is everyone so obsessed with her sexual orientation more than her successes?
Higgins appeared on Anh Doโs series Anhโs Brush With Fame this week, where she spoke about her struggles with defining her sexuality so early on due to pressures in the public sphere. The singer said she felt pressure to define herself as gay, even when she was unsure of how to define her own sexuality at the time.
โEveryone was speculating about my sexuality, which was such a personal thing, and such a thing I was grappling with,โ she said. โAll the journalists were trying to get an answer from me; they all wanted me to say I was gay and to come out loud and proud. But I was still figuring it out myself, and I felt so much pressure to put myself in a box and put a label on it.โโ
Back in 2005, Higgins sent waves through the country when she spoke with Rolling Stone magazine, saying she felt that โeveryone is a bit bisexual.โ Since then, it seemed the entire world was intent on putting her in a box, waiting for the moment sheโd eventually slip up so their collective suspicions could be confirmed.
โEvery time I did an interview, I was in shutdown mode, because they were probing, trying to get me to slip up. Trying to get me to say a pronoun, you know? Iโd be like, How do I describe what this songโs about without saying โsheโ?โ It was so traumatic, in a way. That became my persona,โ she told Anh.
Ultimately, the rumours became so vicious that they forced her to shut down and she retreated from the limelight almost entirely after her first album release in 2004. She re-entered the scene in 2007, feeling more comfortable with discussing her sexuality. That same year, she did an interview with Australian lesbian magazine Cherrie, where she confirmed she was fluid.
โI think sexuality is a fluid thing and itโs becoming increasingly more acceptable to admit that youโre that way,โ she told the publication.
Despite the struggles, Missy Higgins did find love in playwright Dan Lee. They welcomed their first child, Samuel, in 2015 and were married in 2016. In 2018, the singer gave birth to a daughter, Luna, and the family of four couldnโt be happier.
Nowadays, she is far more comfortable discussing her sexual journey, especially given that itโs more widely accepted and even celebrated now.
โNow itโs just really easy for me because I donโt really have anything to hide, and I think a lot of people are talking about it really openly these days which is so lovely, itโs really wonderful,โ she said.
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There are clothes that are pretty to look at, and then there are clothes that are lovely to wear. For resort 2022, Ginger & Smart bridged that divide, with a considered collection of pieces made for and designed by women.
Titled Luminesce, the show was a visual feast of colour and texture, a gradient of sorbet hues streaming down the runway. Soft, romantic ruffles and tiered gowns met voluminous balloon dresses, silky separates and a must-have transeasonal trench, all in a gentle palette of vanilla, sherbet, rose and mint. Print came courtesy of ethereal watercolours, realised in high-necked halter dresses and statement oversized bows. The fluid forms and diaphanous draping were a little bit Halston-esque, but with a sustainable, contemporary edge, crafted from consciously sourced natural fibres.
Designers and founders Alexandra and Genevieve Smart set out to showcase โthe transformative power of fashionโ and the clothes were threaded with optimism and hope โ a recurring theme at this yearโs AAFW. The mood spoke of a springtime soiree โ perhaps a more pared-back party than that of previous years, but nevertheless a party we canโt wait to get dressed for.
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You may not know it, but LโOccitane โ yes, the French beauty brand known for its luxurious creams and skincare products โ has been helping Australia get back on its feet environmentally after the devastating bushfires of 2019/2020.
Relatively quietly, the brand donated $228,000 to the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife last year. FNPW is the charity partner of Australiaโs National Parks, and the donation has contributed to multiple bushfire recovery nurseries โ Yankalilla Community Nursery, SA, Greening Australia, ACT, and Hawkesbury Community Nursery, NSW โ contributing to tree planting which helps generate habitats for koala populations.
Itโs no secret that the NSW koala population was devastated by the bushfires. In the North Coast, around 50% of the Gondwana Rainforest World Heritage Area was destroyed, meaning the habitats of many native species including koalas went with it.
For 2021, LโOccitane has awarded a grant to Friends of the Koala Inc., a bushfire recovery nursery located just outside of Lismore, to expand itself by 80,000 trees. The nursery is crucial when it comes to the rehabilitation and conservation of the North Coast koala population, and operates both a nursery and hospital for the animals.
โEveryone of us saw firsthand the devastation that the 2019/20 bushfires caused to Australian wildlife, particularly koalas, with over 60,000 of them said to have been impacted. We are thrilled as a brand to be able to assist the Friends of the Koala nursery with the recovery of tree species in the NSW North Coast,โ says Pierre-Emmanuel Joffre, General Manager of LโOccitane Australia.
Friends Of The Koala nursery manager, Mark Wilson, says LโOccitaneโs support will mean more koalas finding their new homes.
โThe support of LโOCCITANE Australia and FNPW has meant that we are now a step ahead in our mission to protect NSWโs declining koala population. The Black Summer was the worst environmental disaster witnessed in history, killing or displacing three billion animals, so itโs our first priority to start rebuilding habitats to protect our beloved native wildlife.โ
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Sex and the City defined a generation of thinking on fashion, sex and dating. With a TV reboot in the works, weโre delving into some of Carrie Bradshawโs most seminal questions in a new mini-series: โSex, Revisitedโ. Four writers will answer the questions through the lens of 2021 because we couldnโt help but wonderโฆ
Are We Simply Romantically Challenged, Or Are We Sluts? by Courtney Thompson
Sitting down to coffee with a friend at a cafe, with the sun streaming through the auburn leaves, I was telling her about my recent sexual encounters when she paused and considered me.
โCourtney, you know what Iโm really excited for? The day you come to me and say youโve met someone you really like and are excited about.โ
Her comment tells you everything you need to know about the current state of my love life, full of men who are a mix of rude, annoying and subpar to the point where I struggle to recall their names. They are, Iโll admit, numerous and even worse, incredibly forgettable. Which hadnโt been a problem until my friendโs remark made me realise how often I came to her with these kinds of stories.
She got me thinking: am I simply romantically challenged, or am I a slut?
The truth is, Iโm probably both. But letโs go back 20 years to when a woman asked the same question under different circumstances.
Her name was Carrie, and sheโd been dating furniture designer and perennial Good Guy Aidan for a couple of weeks. The problem? They hadnโt done the deed, and she was dumbfounded by his reticence to have sex. When she raised it with him, he reasoned that he was holding off because he was simply being a romantic. This prompted her to ask: โIf youโre a thirtyยญsomething woman living in Manhattan and you refuse to settle, and youโre sexually active, itโs inevitable that youโll rack up a certain number of partners, but how many men is too many men? Are we simply romantically challenged, or are we sluts?โ
Firstly, it must be acknowledged that Carrieโs invocation of โslutโ as an insult speaks volumes about how much has changed when it comes to the way society views women who arenโt afraid to express the fact they enjoy sex. But, letโs pause to consider her enquiry nonetheless. Can a healthy sex life obscure your ability to recognise, or even appreciate, romance? Carrie and Aidanโs trajectory seems to suggest that real romance and sex are, to an extent, mutually exclusive. By waiting more than 10 days (!!) to have sex, their relationship is somehow inherently more special, more intimate, more serious. At the end of the Sex and the City episode in which this situation unfolds, Aidan stays over the night and Carrie admits she was nervous to have sex that would โmean somethingโ. This is all fine! The problem here isnโt with waiting, itโs with the in-baked (and, yes, slut-shaming) assumption that you canโt be a romantic and a slut at the same time, that being one somehow cancels out the other.
In todayโs dating landscape, where โdatingโ is taken to mean youโre casual and โhooking upโ to mean youโre very casual, there has been an even greater relaxation of the expectation that sex means anything. Liberated from the shackles that confined our sexual exploration to heterosexual, monogamous relationships headed for matrimony, weโve been gifted with the knowledge that the amount of sex we have has no bearing on our moral value, and that sex can mean whatever we want it to, minus the shame. We can be both romantically challenged and sluts, or we can be sluts who are romantic, or we can just be sluts. Not only is worrying about your number of sexual partners more embarrassing than worrying about your ATAR, but itโs actually pointless. As with most things in life, the issue isnโt with quantity but quality.
My friendโs comment concerned me not because of how many men Iโm sleeping with, but because theyโre all shitheads who donโt deserve an invitation back to bed. Thereโs nothing wrong with being a slut, but it can be easy to confuse our right to have as much sex as we want with the assumption itโll always be amazing. Reminding ourselves to check in on the quality of our partners will only improve our encounters. Iโm excited for the day I can tell my friend about a new guy I like, but I live confident in the knowledge that being a slut wonโt hinder the chances of that happening.
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If the Iordanes Spyridon Gogosโ show is a look into the future of Australian fashion, then we are going to be alright. A theatrical, joyful and dramatic demonstration of the magic that can come from recognising the power of community.
Founded by Jordan Gogos in 2019 as a conduit for community-making and co-design, Iordanes Spyridon Gogosโ seeks to explore notions of gender fluidity and sustainability with a contemporary, practice-led approach to fashion. Gogos is a multidisciplinary artist, well-known for set design, and a bright spark in Australiaโs creative industries.
Gogoโs Australian Fashion Week debut show was a result of his collaboration with 25 different artists and brands, including Albus Lumen and concept store Qurated. The collection was made up of what Gogos refers to as โwearables for the imaginativeโ and he worked closely with each artist to produce a piece over 8 weeks. Technicolour patchworked coats, corseted strapless dresses and silky suiting were particular highlights. All were made from using deadstock materials, and items sourced from the community centre Reverse Garbage, which encourages reuse of materials in order to reduce waste. Shoes were embellished with paint, wrapped in material and emblazoned with text like โIโM BABYโ. Dresses were made of jean seams and hats fashioned from whatever Gogos and his collaborators could find.
At the core of Gogosโ artistic practice is a commitment to community. Every piece in the collection comes with a booklet that acknowledges all of the people who contributed to its production, as well as a Q&A with the artist who worked with Gogos. โMy starting point was actually bringing people together,โ Gogos told marie claireahead of the show, explaining the importance of recognising the collective effort behind any body of work. โIf you start acknowledging people properly and respecting artists and giving them a platform to really exercise their full potential. Itโs, like, you know, I donโt have to do that much.โ
The runway was a maze of spray painted neon trojan horses, which were made by different artists of found materials such as cardboard. The horses were symbolic of Gogos and his collaboratorsโ entry into the industry, ushering in new ideas and ways of thinking about fashion, art and the way they can co-exist in commercial contexts. โThe people on this runway are not usually on runways,โ he noted of the models which were a mix of friends, collaborators and people who Gogos met as recently as three weeks ago after reaching out to express their admiration. โI want them to walk through and be like, โthis trojan horse has carried me through here and Iโve arrivedโ. Weโre finally being seen. Weโve broken into the industry and weโre here to show people that artists can be taken seriously.โ
If the models arenโt the kind of people who usually grace the runway โ they definitely should be. Made up of people of all genders and body sizes, they strut and glided in the show, animating the wearables with fierce grace that only served to emphasise the power of centring the people who will actually wear the clothes. โ[This show] represents what Sydney is, what we actually are, who we actually engage with and who is in fashion and who are the people walking on the street,โ Gogos explained.
It was one of the most diverse shows of the week and was better for it. Gogos explained that the wearables are specifically gender fluid and made to fit any body. โPersonally as a designer, I donโt feel like itโs my job to dictate the wearer,โ he said. โA lot of the pieces are quite size inclusive, because weโve done a lot of corseting which could fit the skinniest person for the largest of persons.โ
The atmosphere in the gallery was one of the most jubilant of the week, a testament to Gogosโ ability to bring people together and create moments of joy. The Australian fashion industry will be richer for nurturing talents like his.
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Fans of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills franchise will be waiting with bated breath to watch as Erika Girardi, better known as Erika Jayne on the reality series, and her husband Tom Girardiโs legal dramas are explored in its upcoming season. But while viewers wait to see what answers will be given surrounding the scandal, yet another deep dive is set to explore the ongoing dramaโThe Housewife and the Hustler.
The documentary, which was announced on People, will follow Jayne and her estranged husbandโs legal controversies, which has already dropped its first teaser, featuring legal experts, those accusing Girardi of embezzlement and fellow Real Housewives stars.
โTom Girardi was L.A. lawโso powerful,โ one legal expert says in the sneak peek, while another adds, โThey were just blowing money left and right, but thenโฆโ
The documentary, which will air in the U.S. on June 14, will also see viewers let in on damning voicemail messages, court recordings and never-before-aired deposition tape, per ABC News.
The announcement of the documentary comes as Jayne prepares to air out some of the scandals on RHOBH, which has been teased in the months leading up to its release earlier this month.
For those unfamiliar with the couple, they announced their divorce after 21 years together in November 2020. While the coupleโs split was a shock to fans, news later emerged that Girardi, a top Los Angeles lawyer, was being sued for allegedly embezzling funds intended for family members of victims of a plane crash. The 81-year-old was later diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimerโs.
We donโt know when The Housewife and the Hustler will air in Australia, so stay tuned for more details.
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Blake Lively is no stranger to a psychological thriller, having had standout roles in A Simple Favour and All I See Is You, but her latest project sounds even more terrifying than those combined.
The actress has signed on to star in Netflixโs We Used To Live Here, a psychological thriller novella by Marcus Kliewer, which is set to be produced through her B for Effort company.
Based on a piece of work published as part of Redditโs No Sleep feature, Kliewerโs novella follows a homeowner who gets a knock at her door while her partner is at work. โItโs a husband, wife and kids. They are peculiar, and the man says he once lived in the house and wanted to take a look around,โ its official description reads, per Deadline. โThe homeowner is just getting used to the old house herself, and things get progressively weirder as a snowstorm strands the visitors as they just wonโt leave. The homeowner canโt get rid of them, and winds up sorry she ever opened the door as events progress.โ
The premise is truly frightening and is sure to leave even the most daring of horror enthusiasts on the edge of their seat.
Itโs not the first time a project from Redditโs No Sleep section has been sold to Netflix, with the streaming giant previously purchasing Matt Queryโs My Wife & I Bought a Ranch, which Queryโs brother, Harrison Query, is adapting for the big screen.
The production also wonโt be Livelyโs only thriller in the coming year, having signed on to Netflixโs adaptation of Lady Killer, a story based on the Dark Horse Comic series.
Written by Joรซlle Jones, the story follows Jodie Schuller, a 1950s housewife who, when sheโs not caring for her husband and children, works as a trained assassin.
We donโt know much about the film yet, so stay tuned for more information as they drop. And if youโre so inclined, you can read Kliewerโs novella here.
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The NSW Blue Mountains region is one of the most popular getaway areas for a weekender. Chances are, youโve visited many a time, from when you were a child on school excursions through to now, with a partner or friends. There are so many things to do, it can be overwhelming. From hikes to bushwalking, cafe culture to restaurants, the area is teeming with activities.
Luckily for you, we recently visited the area and tried plenty of excellent activities that will give you more than enough things to do on your next weekender in the Blue Mountains. Here are our top tips.
STAY: Airbnbs
Nothing could be cosier for a winter weekender than an Airbnb โ think fireplaces, comfy beds and your own space to cook comfort food (and drink a few bottles of vino). The Blue Mountains is full of gorgeous Airbnb cottages through to huge properties built for energising group weekenders โ like this cosy home in Leura, as seen in the image above, or for something more rural, this exceptional vineyard property in the Megalong Valley.
VISIT: Dryridge Estate
Could this vineyard have the best view in Australia? Dryridge Estate is pretty damn spectacular, overlooking Megalong Valley with its towering cliff faces as a backdrop. Sip on some of the delicious drops produced here, and itโs practically a must to team them with a cheese and charcuterie board. You deserve it. The best bit? Dogs are welcome.
EAT: Scones at Megalong Valley Tea Rooms
Is there anything more afternoon-perfect than warm scones with jam and cream? Megalong Valley Tea Rooms do these very, very well โ all with a stunning farmland backdrop or, if youโre feeling the chill, a warm fireplace to thaw out at. Not into scones? They also do a damn good apple pie โ with a fifty-year-old recipe that remains unchanged.
DRINK: Hydro Majestic
One of the best-kept Blue Mountains secrets is the reception area of the Hydro Majestic Hotel. Youโve likely driven past and admired the view, which only becomes more breathtaking once you enter the venue. Sit at one of the floor-to-ceiling windows and sip some wine as the sun goes down, or if itโs warm enough, take your beverage out onto the patio area to enjoy the crisp mountain air.
DO: A Blue Mountains Bushwalk
This one is obvious โ if you donโt visit the Blue Mountains and go for an invigorating bushwalk, did you really visit the Blue Mountains? But which bushwalk, you ask? A few of our firm favourites: the Grand Canyon Track in Blackheath to tick off waterfalls, gullies and challenging stairs, the Federal Pass track in Leura for both scenic views and dense forest, and the classic Three Sisters Walk if youโre not feeling like a big hike.
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This yearโs Australian Fashion Week has been one marked by exciting โ and long overdue โ firsts. Yesterday, we saw the first ever all-First Nations fashion show with First Nations Fashion + Design showcase which was a joyful and rousing runway that left audiences feeling elated and excited. Today, the celebration of Indigenous designers continued with the Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) show which served to confirm the immense talent of the showing designers and richness of Indigenous culture and heritage.
A program of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation, IFP featured six First Nations designers that are all actively growing fashion brands and are part of the IFP Pathways Program supported by David Jones. The Pathways Program was created with the aim of opening up opportunities for Indigenous labels through direct mentorships with the department storeโs established Australian designers.
Julie Shaw of Maara Collective was mentored by Charlotte Hicks of Esse Studios and Kit Willow of KitX, Natalie Cunningham of Native Swimwear was mentored by Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston of Bec + Bridge, Denni Francisco of Ngali was mentored by Mary Lou Ryan and Deborah Sams of Bassike, Liandra Gaykamangu of Liandra Swim was mentored by Bianca Spender, Nancy Pattison of Indii was mentored by Pip Edwards and Claire Tregoning of P.E Nation and Amanda Healy of Kirrikin was mentored by Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest of Aje.
With the audience featuring such people as NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Adam Goodes it was also one of the hottest tickets in the Australian Fashion Week schedule. Opened with a powerful Acknowledgement of Country by Aunty Ann Weldon from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, a whimsical atmosphere was conjured by the set design which included lilies on the runways and soft lighting.
The collections were made-up of clothing, swimwear and activewear that not only incorporated millennia of ancient stories and culture into their contemporary designs, but were highly wearable pieces that would elevate your wardrobe. Think: vibrant fuschia one-pieces, long flowing silk dresses with colourful prints that draw upon Aboriginal dot painting techniques and monochrome suit sets that could take you from the boardroom to the bar.
The show was styled and curated by Perina Drummond, the founder of Indigenous modelling agency, Jira Models. Talking to marie claire before the show, she noted the personal significance of putting such a show together. โGrowing up in a remote Indigenous community, I dreamt of working in fashion and on runways,โ she told us. โSo to be able to curate a show for AAFW is a dream come true! More so, to be curating a show featuring some of Australiaโs most prominent Indigenous fashion labels is mind-blowing!โ
Furthermore, Drummond explained that their aim was to centre the talents of the community and emphasise its multiplicity. โOur vision for the show is to hero and celebrate diversity in many forms,โ she explained. โThrough design, colour, movement and talent. We want our runway to showcase the breadth of talent from right across Australia with these prominent indigenous fashion designers โ Australiaโs next up and comingโ
Crucially, Drummond said that itโs meaning extends beyond the glamour of the runway. โItโs a major milestone moment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture as it platforms our art and heritage on the main stage for a national and global audience,โ she said. โIt also paves the way for future First Nations art and fashion generations, providing them with a legacy to own.โ
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Following their appearance on Celebrity Apprentice, pop duo The Veronicas, Lisa and Jess Origliasso, have hit back at producers in a scathing open letter, claiming the edit theyโve received has painted them to be โentitled bratsโ on the Channel Nine series.
โDear Celebrity Apprentice,โ the letter begins. โThis open letter is not for the public, the public is going to form an opinion based off what you put in front of them. This is for the crew and production involved in the show that knows the truth.โ
The sisters add that they signed up to the reality series โunder the guise of charity & heartโ, but have since felt they the program has โusedโ a fragile time in their lives to depict a completely fabricated narrative.
โOur genuine intentions and passion reduced to an editโportraying us strong-arming other team members & outwardly using our motherโs condition for sympathy & manipulative tactics is disgusting,โ they continue. โAnd it was you who constantly asked us to reiterate our charity and why we were there during this episode & you turn around and weaponised our words & our mummyโs nameโturning them into a knife to stab us in the heart. Shame on you.โ
The sisters chose the Brain Foundation as their charity of choice this season, following their motherโs battle with a rare neurological disease.
Taking aim at the showโs producers, the pair describe their experiences as โgut-wrenching, soul-destroyingโ and the โlowest thingโ, noting the edit theyโve received since the series went to air is the โlowest thingโ that could have been done to them as โwomen, daughters and carers.โ
Following on from their open letter, The Veronicas took to Twitter to allege the show had โgaslitโ them, considering the
Following the letter they also fired off several angry tweets claiming they were โgaslitโ.
Their statement read: โThe fact they have edited this to seem like emotional manipulation and blackmailing people for sympathy is awful. Being gaslit on an edit over something so close to our hearts is truly beyond comprehension. We are grateful there was money made for all the charities involved.โ
Channel Nine is yet to respond to the claims, but fellow contestants have spoken out in response.
โDeepest sympathy and compassion for @theveronicasmusic who were fighting for their Mama Bear and wearing their heart on their sleeves,โ designer Camilla Franks wrote.
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Now that weโve had some time to wipe the tears from our eyes, we can finally have a good think about the Friends reunion special. The highly emotional episode saw the six friends reunited and reminiscing over the show that launched their careers.
If you cast your mind back to May 6, 2004, you might remember how much the cast were paid for the final episode. A cool US$1 million landed in each of their pockets, making them the highest paid television actors in history at the time. Unsurprisingly, this moment went down in history as they negotiated the whopping salaries themselves. Itโs a lesson to us all to always remember our worth.
Well, 17 years may have passed but the Friends cast definitely still know their worth. Itโs been reported by the Wall Street Journal that they were initially offered US$1 million each again, but turned it down. Apparently, this is another reason that the reunion took so long to come about, along with the global pandemic (obviously).
After all the salary hubbub, Varietyreported that the cast were being paid at least US$2.5 million each to film the reunion. Not bad for a day spent hanging out with old friends and reminiscing, donโt you think?
According to USA Today, the stars also get around US$20 million a year in syndication payments as well, so it certainly has been their day, month and year.
You can sign up to Binge and watch the Friends reunion special here.
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Leave it to Netflix to master the dramatic retelling of the terrifying true story of Lisa McVey, a 17-year-old Florida native who was abducted and raped by one of the Tampa Bay areaโs most notorious serial killersโonly for the harrowing story to end in her persuading her abductor to release her.
The streaming giantโs latest true crime film, Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey, recounts the true story of a teen who was abducted and raped for 26 hours in 1984 by serial killer Bobby Joe Long, following his murderous rampage in the months prior.
While the film was originally released in the U.S. in 2018, by director Jim Donovan, it only just landed on Netflix, sparking a reinvigoration of interest in the case. It stars Ginny & GeorgiaโsKatie Douglas as Lisa and Rossif Suther as Bobby Joe Long.
Interestingly, the real Lisa McVey attended the filmโs original screening and has retold her story for countless true-crime series and publications in the years since.
Read on for a deep dive into the true story behind Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey.
In 1984, Lisa McVey Was Abducted By Bobby Joe Long And Held Captive.
In 1984, when Lisa was just 17 years old, she was abducted in Florida by Bobby Joe Long and later released after being sexually assaulted and raped over a 26-hour period.
According to Lisa, just hours prior to her abduction she had planned to commit suicide as a result of years of sexual abuse by her grandmotherโs boyfriend, but the terrifying ordeal made her determined to survive.
โI was deathly afraid that he was going to kill me. Here I was thinking about killing myself, and now I was going to be fighting for my life,โ Lisa previously said in an interview. โWhen he released me and drove off, I took off my blindfold and saw this amazing oak tree. I had wanted to die before and now I wanted to live, I got a second chance at life.โ
Despite Being Blindfolded, Lisa Remembered To Keep Track Of Clues While Held Captive.
Despite her abductor blindfolding her the entire time, Lisa managed to take in clues from her surroundingsโincluding what the perpetratorโs facial features were like by placing hands on his face and trying to touch as many surfaces in the bathroom in the hopes of leaving DNA behind.
Lisa McVey. (Credit: Getty Images)
It Was A Tale Of Her Seriously Ill Father That Persuaded Long To Release Her.
After telling Long that she was the caretaker of her seriously ill father, he decided to release her. When being driven home while blindfolded, Lisa noticed a rare feature in the car from under her blindfold, which became a crucial point for the police investigation that followed, as well as Long stopping at an ATM on the way.
Who Was Bobby Joe Long And How Was He Captured?
Prior to abducting Lisa, Bobby Joe Long had been terrorising the Tampa Bay area of Florida, reportedly sexually assaulting up to 50 women and murdering 10 in the early โ80s.
In November of 1984, Long was arrested outside a movie theatre and charged with Lisaโs kidnapping, where he later confessed to the abduction. When investigating further crimes that had been committed in the area, and believed to have been done by Long, detectives showed the perpetrator images of murder victims in the area, where Long responded: โThe complexion of things sure have changed since you came back into the room. I think I might need an attorney.โ
Long eventually confessed to 10 murders and was handed down the death penalty in 1985. He was executed in 2019, more than 30 years after his conviction.
Where Is Lisa McVey Now?
Following her experiences, Lisa focused her energy on making sure nobody else would have to go through what she did and eventually ended up in law enforcement. Lisa has been a member of the Hillsborough County Sherriffโs Office for nearly two decades and a School Resource Officer for seven.
โIf a student is down in the dumps, I tell them a story about a girl whose family abandoned her and who was kidnapped and raped. And I say, โDo you think she lost her way? No. She became a police officer. Youโre looking at her,โ Lisa told A&E.
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In times of chaos, itโs simplicity that stands the test of time and gentle nods to the past that bring us comfort โ and this speaks to nothing better than the pieces we spend our days in.
As Anthony Vaccarello reflects on the year that was, and imagines our reentry to society, the Creative Director of Saint Laurent took inspiration from the expansive space, time and isolation of the desert.
โThe desert, to me, symbolises that yearn for serenity, open space, a slower rhythm. The clothes are also softer, the spirit of the collection is more gentle, stripped back,โ muses Vaccarello.
Adopting fluid-form silk, fine knitwear and the Houseโs signature suiting, Vaccarelloโs pieces frame silhouettes, without limiting the bodyโs movements. Vaccarello continues: โI wanted to focus on the essence of things. I think itโs a sign of the times. But I didnโt want anything bleak or heavy.โ
Back To The Future With Anthony Vaccarello's Saint Laurent Summer โ21 Ready-To-Wear Collection
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For pairings that enhance the Saint Laurent woman as she moves throughout the day, the collection also indulges the comfort of jersey, soft-spots for rider shorts and nostalgic shapes of the sixties in a contemporary monochrome palette.
Finished with undergarments designed to be admired and chrome-touched accessories, Vaccarello also brings elegance and an understated luxury to masculine-leaning jackets, vests and jumpsuits.
Below, discover Anthony Vaccarello for Saint Laurentโs Summer โ21 Ready To Wear Collection, as marie claire joins the designer in homage to the past, and the future.
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Photographed and Directed by Darren McDonald. Styled by Naomi Smith. DP by Alexandra Adoncello. Makeup by Linda Jefferyes/The Artist Group. Hair by Michele McQuillan/M.A.P. Model: Vanessa Axente/Priscillas.
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Itโs not every day that a haircut remains a hot commodity for over two decades, but leave it to Friends fansโfollowing last weekโs highly-anticipated reunionโto ensure that we never forget about the iconic Rachel cut, modelled after Jennifer Anistonโs characterโs hair in the first few seasons of the show.
Since Friends first aired, the look itself became the most requested style in history, however, amid a new century, a modern take on the look is long overdue.
According to beauty retailer, Just My Look, requests for the โRachelโ hairstyle have climbed a massive 179% since the teaser for the reunion first aired, meaning it was only a matter of time before a fresh take on the style resurfaced online.
With the new generation reviving โ90s blowouts and adapting Rachelโs classic cut, those edging towards the salon should know โThe Rachelโ requires commitment thanks to its plentiful layers, a dedication that a selection of Hollywoodโs A-list have taken head on.
In 2020, Chrissy Teigen opted for a fresh take on the layered, feathery cut, courtesy of hairstylist Tracey Cunningham.
โNew hair who this, itโs me obviously i donโt get it. @traceycunningham1,โ she wrote alongside a short clip of the cut, showing Rachelโs signature chunky golden-blonde highlights.
Earlier that same year, Selena Gomez sported her own modern take on the cut, while appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show. According to Gomezโs hairstylist Marissa Marino, her inspiration behind the look was a hybrid of the โRachelโ shag and Goldie Hawnโs curtain bangs and voluminous layers in The First Wives Club.
โSelena on @kellyclarksonshow today! Itโs a great interview, so be sure to watch,โ Marino wrote on Instagram. โHair inspo was โThe Rachelโ meets Goldie Hawn in First Wives Club.โ
And now, TikTok users have taken to the platform to share their version of the modern reiteration. One example being TikTok user, @asapabes, who tried her hand at the trend by sectioning her hair and blow-drying each piece away from her face using a hot barrel brush, then using rollers to pin the curls in place.
Turns out, her technique on achieving the signature blowout wasnโt too left of field. In fact, thereโs an entire tag on TikTok that promotes the look made famous by Rachel Green.
While some head to a stylist to achieve the look, others opt for a DIY approach. One user even changed up the direction of each section, creating volume in place of a centre part by blow-drying half of the hair above the crown over the eyes and the other half, back over the crown itself.
The best bit? Recreating the modern โRachelโ cut at home is far from difficultโafter a hairstylist has shaped the hair accordingly, of course.
For best results, the iconic cut looks best when sitting just above the shoulders or a few inches below, to allow more wriggle room with the styleโs layers and to frame the face in a heart shape ร la Rachel Green.
Keep the hair light and fluffy by washing more frequently, rather than allowing larger breaks between washes where oil can build up and weigh the hair down. After all, for this look, volume is key.
When washing the hair, itโs best practice to use a volumizing shampoo to give the locks their best chance at achieving bounce. Post-wash, apply oil or serum to the hair while itโs damp to ensure it dries with a smooth texture.
Finally, finish the look by blow-drying the hair, section by section, away from the face to create the weightless look and let the layers highlight the styleโs endless dimensions.
Below, everything one would need to recreate the โModern Rachelโ look at home, while rewatching the Friends reunion, of course.
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At five-foot-three with her heels kicked off, Isla Fisher knows how to embrace her shortcomings. On the set of our photo shoot, she emerges from the dressing room in an ice-pink Chanel suit that swamps her tiny frame. But no matter for the star, who smiles coyly, crosses her arms and cinches in the blazer at her waist, swaying to the beat of Beyoncรฉโs โGrown Womanโ as the camera clicks away.
Itโs a trick, she tells me with a raspy laugh, that she picked up at clown school. โI studied at Jacques Lecoq theatre school in Paris and one of the things we worked on was embracing our [so-called flaws],โ says Fisher. โBecause Iโm short, Iโd wear very big clothes that would drag on the floor โ and I turned that into a side gag. I learnt to embrace my size. The things I once tried to hide have ended up being the things that differentiate me.โ
Years later, on the set of 2005โs Wedding Crashers, she shunned suggestions to stand on a box next to her co-star Vince Vaughn, who towered over her at six-foot-four. The ridiculous height gap proved part of the gag and, together with Fisherโs bubbly energy and sharp comic timing, it cemented her big break into Hollywood. Since then the Australian actor โ who first graced our screens on Home and Away in the mid-โ90s โ has worked widely and steadily, filling her rรฉsumรฉ with romcoms (Definitely, Maybe and Confessions of a Shopaholic), period dramas (The Great Gatsby), thrillers (Nocturnal Animals) and action-comedies (Keeping Up with the Joneses and The Brothers Grimsby). In Grimsby she shared the screen with her husband, actor and satirist Sacha Baron Cohen; together theyโve been dubbed a Hollywood power couple, a label that Fisher laughs off shyly.
Styled by Naomi Smith. Photographed by Nicole Bentley
This month sees the 45-year-old flex her comedy muscle once more in Blithe Spirit, a film adaptation of the classic 1941 Noรซl Coward play. Itโs a fizzy farce set in 1930s Britain, all slapstick, screwball fun with a side of the supernatural. Fisher plays Ruth, housewife of screenwriter Charles Condomine (Dan Stevens), who accidentally summons his ex-wife, Elvira (Leslie Mann), back from the dead โ and hilarity ensues.
โIt was so nice to read a script where the language was rich, layered and witty, especially given the fact we all communicate in emoticons these days,โ says Fisher. Being cast alongside โour greatest living actressโ, Dame Judi Dench โ who plays an eccentric clairvoyant โ was also a major drawcard. Fisher deadpans that Dench is actually a big fan of Home and Away and took on the project to work with her, then erupts into giggles. โI had to film two really big scenes with her and I kept saying to myself, โFisher, donโt you forget your lines!โโ she remembers. โAnd it was almost like she picked up on that energy, and she made a really funny dirty joke that put me right at ease. Sheโs got the most fantastic sense of humour. From that moment on I just relaxed and it was a masterclass, watching Dame Judi Dench perform.โ
While the film is largely loyal to the original, Fisher points out that itโs had a subtle feminist rewrite. โWith a 1941 text and two women fighting over a man, some 2020 updates were needed,โ she says. โThereโs a twist to ensure that the women are empowered and have a bigger impact on the outcome โ theyโre not just victims of circumstance.โ
Shot in London in mid-2019, the movieโs sumptuous glamour and easy escapism couldnโt come at a better time. This time last year, Fisher was locked down with her family in Los Angeles. Sheโs quick to note that she doesnโt want to complain about her position, though being holed up at home with three young children had its challenges. โHomeschooling,โ she muses. โLetโs just say I found grade four long division very hard!โ
Styled by Naomi Smith. Photographed by Nicole Bentley
The fact that her husband was away for 70 days filming Borat Subsequent Moviefilm put double the pressure on Fisherโs mathematical nous. Baron Cohen revived his controversial character for the political mockumentary, reportedly rushing to get it made and released before the 2020 US election.
โIt was hard for me [while he was away], but Sacha was very kind in not sharing what he intended to shoot each day,โ Fisher says of her husbandโs outrageous pranks, designed to expose prejudice in modern America. โHeโd wait until he was back home safely and then say, โOh, I was at a pro-gun rally, everyone was carrying guns.โ Iโm so grateful I didnโt know before, so I didnโt have to worry.โ Later, footage emerged of Baron Cohen leading a racist singยญalong at that event, then racing into a getaway car in a bulletproof vest after armed protesters realised his identity. But the dangerous endeavour proved worth it โ some speculate that the film helped topple Trump, and it picked up two Golden Globe awards.
The couple first met at a showbiz party in Sydney in 2002. Baron Cohen told The New York Times that they bonded over โtaking the mickโ out of other, pretentious guests. They married in a tiny ceremony in Paris in 2010 โ after Fisher converted to Judaism โ and next year theyโll celebrate 20 years together, a lifetime by Hollywood standards. Is there a secret to their lasting relationship? โI wish I had an answer. Iโm very lucky to have met him,โ Fisher says, suddenly bashful. โI definitely think humour helps.โ
Fisher is famously guarded about her personal life, and before this interview she politely requests that we donโt name her children. โI think all parents are trying to protect their kids, especially in the social media age,โ she explains. โI want our children to have a normal childhood โ being able to play outside without pressure or scrutiny. All kids have the right to just be kids, and I would never sell a film or magazine by speaking about [mine]. Motherhood is actually my favourite topic โ but I keep it private.โ
Styled by Naomi Smith. Photographed by Nicole Bentley
Fisherโs own childhood was filled with stories and adventure. Born in Oman, in the Middle East, to Scottish parents (her dad was a United Nations banker and her mum was a novelist), she moved to Perth at age six and quickly started honing her humour. โI was short with big ears and had an English accent,โ she recalls. โI went to a different school every year from elementary through middle and I had to learn to be funny to make friends.โ Growing up with two brothers and two step-brothers prepared her for the rejection sheโd inevitably face in her career. โAs an actor youโre told youโre not sporty enough to play a superhero, or youโre not tall enough to play a siren,โ she says. โWhatever the excuse they gave me, my brothers had already prepared me by pointing out my failings during adolescence! I had a thicker skin when I got into show business and that may have helped with the longevity of my career.โ
Despite now moving in A-list circles โ she counts Courteney Cox as a close friend and once rented Jennifer Anistonโs LA home โ Fisher insists she doesnโt feel, nor succumb to, typical Hollywood beauty pressures. โI think itโs because I often work in comedy where thereโs more space for me to be [different]. But Iโm also very good at tuning out those voices if I donโt agree with them.โ
The place where she can truly tune out and switch off is on the white sand beaches of her homeland, where she has temporarily relocated with her family. โI feel like I can be myself in Australia,โ she says. โI love the people. I love the colours and the sights and the taste and the smells. And thereโs something about being home which is just โฆ it feels very magical. I miss it so much when Iโm away and I have a very Australian sensibility. Whenever I meet another Aussie, I always think, โOh my gosh, weโre twins!โโ
Today, Australia has been dubbed Aussiewood, swarming with stars whoโve made the move Down Under to work on film and TV productions. So how does Fisher think the big-name celebrities will find us Aussie bogans? โHollywood actors just feel so lucky to be in Australia right now,โ she says, laughing. โAmericans always comment on how hard-working Aussie crews are. The government and people handled COVID brilliantly, and Australia is reaping the benefits of that now.โ
Styled by Naomi Smith. Photographed by Nicole Bentley
Politics is untrodden territory for Fisher, often prodded to share her opinions given her husbandโs strong stance. โIโve always been outspoken personally, but Iโve steered away from politics publicly. I donโt know that anyone wants to hear me talk about it,โ she says. That said, certain events in 2020 left her with no choice but to use her platform and her voice, and she regularly took to Instagram to campaign for democracy.
โItโs something that we all need to be as proactive as possible about right now,โ she says emphatically. โIt was clearly the spread of online conspiracy theories that led to the storming of Capitol Hill. And people like Mark Zuckerberg are making money off lies that cost lives, and these social media companies should be creating jobs that save lives.
No account on social media should incite violence, or spread hate or false information. I think these companies can afford to hire moderators to prevent misinformation being spread, and to save lives.โ
The usually sunny star admits that the issue gets her fired up, but that she tempers her fury by striving to live life with her glass half full. โIโm always surprised that Iโm employed, married and have my family โ everything else feels like a bonus,โ says Fisher. โNow, Iโm optimistic about the future. That the vaccine will mean I can see my parents [overseas] and that we can all hug each other again. Until then, I just want to concentrate on keeping positive.โ
For her, that means soaking up time with her family (her โnumber-one priorityโ), watching hilarious women-led comedy (โYou have to see Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar with Kristen Wiig โ itโs the funniest movie, you wonโt regret it!โ) and, whenever the moment calls, kicking off her shoes and tapping into her inner clown.
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For some time now, life has felt like an obstacle course. Endless trials have tested Geminis, but youโve stayed in the race โ gaining patience, wisdom and spirit. These assets are carried through this year, when you move onto firmer ground financially and emotionally. As a further reward, the planets unite to restore considerably more than was originally lost. Saturn encourages a more stable approach to life and love; Pluto brings prosperity; and Jupiter reaffirms your friendships. Each planet will guide you in its own way. Listen to the messages and few dreams will go unfulfilled.
Aries (March 21 โ April 20)
Best Day: Sunday 6th
Itโs hard sticking to the centre of a problem when your head is spinning like a centrifuge. But once mind settles, options will become more defined. There are times in your life when a crisis forces a change. That time is now. Along with altering the way you react to others, you develop a deep need to locate that special power thatโs within us all.
Taurus (April 21 โ May 20)
Best Day: Thursday 10th
Itโs time to sit down and resolve your problems with loved ones. If you donโt take this opportunity to talk with your spouse, colleagues or friends, then expect upheavals by weekโs end. Clear the air by unearthing any hidden hostilities. Discuss finances, especially. Health will improve once the tension has been cleared.
Gemini (May 21 โ June 21)
Best Day: Saturday 5th
Cancel as many appointments as you can this week, especially those you dread. This is one of those mind-spinning times when life can far too easily turn into a stress-fest. Instead, slide on your slippers, put your feet up and get comfortable. Keep a low profile โ it could be the wisest thing youโve done for ages. Simply, relax.
Cancer (June 22 โ July 22)
Best Day: Sunday 6th
Mercury continues to take the wire cutters to all lines of communication, so forget any presumptuous ideas you had of flourishing rapport. Nobodyโs talking โ at least, not in the way youโd like. Brace yourself for a another week of detoured payments, dysfunctional diallers and ambiguous agreements.
Leo (July 23 โ August 23)
Best Day: Wednesday 9th
Some time in the recent past, inappropriate relationships or situations either at home or at work were weeded out. At the time this may have caused some distress, but it was necessary. The only individuals now left in your life are those of real value. With this improved clarity of vision, youโll no longer fall under the spell of romantic illusions.
Virgo (August 24 โ September 22)
Best Day: Saturday 5th
Thanks to an erratic Mercury, indecision could be your downfall this week โ so postpone any major decisions or plans. Someone will be pressing you for an answer, but they can wait a little longer. Donโt let yourself to be bullied. Also keep a tight hold of your purse strings โ avoid the temptation to overspend.
Libra (September 23 โ October 23)
Best Day: Tuesday 8th
There will probably be a few raised eyebrows this week as you assume a radically different outlook. How loved ones react to your mood swings could determine the future of a particular relationship. By insisting on freedom to make your own decisions, you may end up making all the choices yourself. Is that what you really want?
Scorpio (October 24 โ November 22)
Best Day: Friday 4th
Preventionโs better than cure, Scorpio. So if an old ailment looks as if it might recur, get it checked and sent packing. Even in perfect health, you may choose to withdraw to reassess your direction and values. If friends ask for your intervention in their conflicts, donโt buy into any trouble. At most, offer sympathy, but maintain grace under pressure.
Sagittarius (November 23 โ December 21)
Best Day: Wednesday 9th
Donโt get dragged through the week kicking and screaming, Sagittarius. Rather than resist change, rethink your priorities. Chances are, you have a dormant collection of artifacts and half-baked projects that are ready for the bonfire. Finally, you can concentrate on your own needs.
Capricorn (December 22 โ January 20)
Best Day: Monday 7th
Itโs all or nothing this week, Capricorn. A partnership could be in a โdo or dieโ phase, with an armoury of lethal emotions firing back and forth. In facing your demons you may now seek a deeper meaning to your being. But keep a few kilos of salt handy for the words of false prophets. Donโt rely too much on others โ make up your own mind.
Aquarius (January 21 โ February 18)
Best Day: Tuesday 8th
This week, double check dates, times and emails. Why? Because a very erratic Mercury causes havoc until early next month. Use this time to go through old files, tidy up correspondence, complete projects and tend to unfinished business. Computers, phones, cars or other electronic objects may experience slow-downs or unexpected failures.
Pisces (February 19 โ March 20)
Best Day: Sunday 6th
Take a fixed stance on something, and the opposite will surely prove you wrong. This week, much of what youโve held up as true seems in the process of being destroyed. But before you go drowning in a well of self pity, throw in a couple of coins and wish for a life jacket. If nothing else, youโll find some pocket change โ and that should raise hopes.
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Come 2021, reunions of iconic celebrities are becoming more and more common (Think: the revival ofโ00s favourites, Bennifer). And while said couplings have seen old favourites reunite once more, thereโs even been a surge of new, unlikely famous faces coming together for a project set to remain in the cultural zeitgeist for years to come.
This time, three of the worldโs most recognisable blondes are working together, and we can hardly wait.
While the flickโs plot is currently being kept under wraps, Swiftโs involvement was initially hinted at by celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi, and has now been confirmed by multiple outlets, according to Collider.
Currently, no release date has been announced, however, the star-studded lineup is enough to pique interest until more information comes out. Joining Swift, Robbie, and Taylor-Joy onscreen, the film is also set to star Christian Bale, John David Washington, Rami Malek, Zoe Saldana, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Robert De Niro, to name a few.
Making her film debut back in 2010 rom-com Valentineโs Day, Swift has since appeared as the voice of Audrey in The Lorax, alongside Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges in The Giver and most recently, in 2019โs Cats, which earned significant criticism. But despite her past work, Swiftโs fans have taken to the internet to share their excitement over the trios onscreen presence, providing hope that an impressive film is headed our way.
Whether or not O. Russellโs period flick will be of the same disappointing calibre of Catsis yet to be determined, but with a cast including Swift, Taylor-Joy and Robbie, itโs bound to be impressive.
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Reality star, Conor Canning, who appeared on Channel Tenโs Bachelor In Paradise, is facing Hobart Magistrates Court after admittedly stealing intellectual property from a former employer, and then lying about it under oath.
Fans will remember Conor from the 2020 season of the reality franchise, where the Tasmanian native met former contestant Mary Viturino. The former BIP star recently welcomed his first child, a daughter named Summer, and is the stepfather of Maryโs daughter from a previous relationship, Chanel.
According to ABC News, Conor admitted to stealing a database from his former employer and repeatedly lied under oath about it, with the database worth an estimated $800,000 a year.
The publication also notes that two years prior to appearing on Bachelor In Paradise, Conor was โthe subject of a serious complaint and investigation regarding his work as a real estate agent that was only finalised last yearโ, and he has since been de-registered by the Property Agentโs Tribunal.
While Conor attests that he received no personal gains from stealing the database, a court claims the case is not about the theft the database, but his continued lies about it.
Conorโs partner Mary has been seen supporting him in court.
The case will continue in a Tasmanian court in August.
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Sometimes a fashion show is more than just a stream of luxe and lovely looks, but a moment that moves us. A moment that sends chills down your spine and fills up your heart. And a moment that stays with you long after the house lights come up and youโre back in the heady rush of Fashion Week.
Wednesday morningโs presentation by First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD) was one such show; a runway of โfirstsโ that transcended trends and marked a significant step towards Indigenous visibility in the Australian fashion industry. It showcased a line-up of seven deadly First Nations designers, a cast of First Nations models, and a First Nations production and back-of-house team.
The mood was set with a sculptural installation of native Australian florals and grass by Libby Emerson of e SQUARED Design, and a soundscape of trickling water and chirping birds. World-renowned musician and didgeridoo player William Barton followed by hip hop artist DRMNGNOW took the stage, and dancers Luke Currie-Richardson and Cleopatra Pryce responded with fluid and mesmerising movement.
The fashion was rich and vibrant โ a medley of traditional prints, striking slogans, stand-out swimwear, easy activewear and swishy silks and linens, created by Indigenous labels Grace Lillian Lee, AARLI, Amber Days, NUNGALA Creative, Sown in Time, NGARRU MIIMI and Clair Helen.
To close the show, electronic duo Electric Fields performed โFrom Little Things Big Things Growโ with a soulful and stirring vocal by Zaachariaha Fielding. Originally released by Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody, the song tells the story of the Gurindji peopleโs struggle for equality and land rights after the walk-off at Wave Hill in 1966. Notably todayโs show took place on the eve of the 29th anniversary of the Mabo decision and made history once more โ a moment, yes, but also an important piece of the broader movement for Indigenous rights and recognition in Australia.
The models returned to the runway en masse for a powerful finale, stopping to pass sand from their hands. The whole room rose for a standing ovation, tears flowing and an energy for change reverberating around the room. Long may that energy live on.
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Dyson vacuum cleaners have become a bit of a cult purchase over the last ten years. Even if youโre the proud owner of one, youโre probably lusting after whatever new model just launched โ the latest being Dyson v15 Detect, and trust us when we say there is plenty to lust after here.
The Dyson v15 Detect is essentially introducing detection technology. There are two elements to this โ a filter system that now tells you the particle sizes you are vacuuming up, with each size correlating to particular nasties like allergens, dirt and more, plus a laser on the front of the vacuum that shows you exactly what is covering your floors.
I received a loan unit to road-test the Dyson v15 Detect, and I have to admit I was skeptical about the laser โ wouldnโt it just be showing me what I could already see? Did we really need a laser on the front of our vacuums to tell us what we can see with our own eyes?
But in use, the laser was probably the highlight of the device for me. Iโm definitely a lazy cleaner when it comes to my own house, and will power-vacuum through rooms to get it over and done with. I always assumed speeding over my hardwood floors would do the job fine, and to a degree it does โ the laser showed me the dirt on my floors, then on return, I could see most of it was gone. But what it also showed me was all the nooks and crannies I wasnโt catching in my speedy clean.
Under chairs. The area underneath my lounge. Underneath the coffee table. All COVERED in dust and dirt. It was honestly quite revolting to see, so I took some photos to show you what I mean.
See? When you have a visual on everything you miss when cleaning up, it definitely makes you want to try a bit harder. For me, especially so โ Iโm an allergy sufferer and pollens, dust and dust mites set off my hayfever big time. Being able to see all the patches of dust Iโve been missing means I feel my home is way more dust-free (ish).
The other detection element is the technology in the filter, which analyses what youโre vacuuming up in record time. Itโs called a piezo sensor, and it analyses 15,000 times a second, which is crazy to think about. Itโs looking for size of the particles, which it does by measuring their acoustic vibrations.
Yellow particles are pollen and allergens, like pet hair, which can often hang around spaces even when the pet is gone. For example, my parents dog comes to stay at my house every so often, but she hasnโt been in my home for weeks. Still, I saw plenty of dog hair on our floors and couch via the laser, and plenty come up on the display of the Dyson v15 Detect.
Orange particles are microscopic dust and (ew) skin flakes. These can irritate our noses and throat, especially if weโre prone to hayfever. But itโs the pink particles that freaked me out the most โ dust mites. Iโm so, so allergic to dust mites and constantly battle with sneezing and eczema. Itโs really comforting (and a little alarming) to see the pink bar fill up as you vacuum carpets, mattresses and lounges.
There are other benefits to the Dyson v15 Detect, like a 60 minute run time at full capacity, and an intelligent response that changes the intensity of vacuuming depending on dust/dirt level, or floor type. Both very useful additions, but unlikely to be the key to making you invest in a brand new machine.
Still, as an allergy sufferer, this is definitely a device Iโd invest in. I feel the Dyson v15 Detect is geared more toward people who struggle with allergies, more than those who just want a clean house. Obviously it will do both, very well โ but as fellow allergy sufferers know, a dusty house is more than just unpleasant to live in, it literally affects your health.
The Dyson v15 Detect retails at $1,399 for the Total Clean model, and $1,449 for the Absolute Extra model, which also comes with a HEPA filter which can filter out even smaller particles like pet dander and diesel soot, as well as a floor dock.
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Kate Winslet is one of our favourite actresses for a million different reasons, and her latest leading role is no exception. Sheโs truly blown us away with her performance in โMare of Easttownโ, which feels like quite a departure from her usual roles.
This show sees Kate starring as a troubled, moody detective who loves vaping (and solving crimes, obviously). Her character Marianne, also known as Mare, is investigating a murder in her small Pennsylvania town, and thereโs more twists and turns than you could possibly imagine. Along the way, she finds a love interest in Guy Pearce, who plays a charming writer named Richard.
Speaking to the New York Timesabout the show, Kate revealed how hard she fought against airbrushing on not one, but several occasions. During a sex scene with Guy, the showโs director Craig Zobel โassured herโ that he would airbrush a โbulgy bit of belly.โ
Kateโs response? โDonโt you dare!โ
The actress also shared that she rejected the showโs promotional poster twice because they were retouched too heavily.
โThey were like โKate, really, you canโt,โ and Iโm like โGuys, I know how many lines I have by the side of my eye, please put them all back,โ she told the New York Times.
โListen, I hope that in playing Mare as a middle-aged woman โ I will be 46 in October โ I guess thatโs why people have connected with this character in the way that they have done because there are clearly no filters. Sheโs a fully functioning, flawed woman with a body and a face that moves in a way that is synonymous with her age and her life and where she comes from. I think weโre starved of that a bit,โ she continued.
In the same interview, she also spoke about the pressures of living in the social media age, and the issues we face around filtering.
โWhat worries me is that faces are beautiful,โ she said. โFaces that change, that move, are beautiful faces, but weโve stopped learning how to love those faces because we keep covering them up with filters now because of social media and anyone can photoshop themselves, and airbrush themselves, and so they do. I feel for this generation because I donโt see it stopping, I donโt see or feel it changing, and that just makes me sad because I hope that they arenโt missing out on being present in real life and not reaching for unattainable ideals.โ
Despite her concerns, the actress is doing her best to lead by example, and people are certainly sitting up and paying attention. Itโs not the first time sheโs fought back against having her image retouched, either. In 2015, she made sure her contract with LโOrรฉal stated that her photos would not be retouched. Kate Winslet, we salute and applaud you.
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For true crime fans everywhere, the mere thought of a brand new adaptation hitting the small screen is enough to warm the coldest of hearts. From the spine-tingling plots to the chill-inducing scenery, most true crime dramas opt to include a cast of lesser known faces, however, a new take on a famous forensic mystery has rallied in some of Hollywoodโs biggest names to retell the story.
HBOโs upcoming the series, The Staircase, has already announced its plans to include A-list stars Toni Collette and Colin Firth in its stellar line up. But now, Sophie Turner is also set to head back to the small screen in one of her first roles since the Game Of Thrones finale in 2019, as per Variety.
An eight-episode series, The Staircase is based on the case of Michael Peterson, a man who was accused of murdering his wife, Kathleen, in their North Carolina home back in 2001.
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According to Varietyโs report, โHe claimed she died after falling down the stairs at their home, but police suspected he bludgeoned her to death and staged the scene to look like an accident.โ
While Firth and Collette are set to play Michael Peterson and his wife Kathleen, Turner is reportedly playing Margaret Ratliff, one of Petersonโs adopted daughters.
Joining the trio will also be Parker Posey, Juliette Binoche, and Rosemarie DeWitt whose roles in the series are currently unknown.
As for Turner, her most recent stints onscreen have included her role as Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse and X-Men: Dark Phoenix, as well as her role in Quibiโs Survive, which debuted last year.
The Staircase will mark Turnerโs first acting role since the birth of her daughter, Willa, with husband Joe Jonas in July 2020.
In a statement to Peoplemagazine, the couple confirmed that they have welcomed their first child together, saying: โSophie Turner and Joe Jonas are delighted to announce the birth of their baby.โ
โThe couple is already obsessed and canโt stop gloating about their new addition,โ a different source told Entertainment Tonight. The couple is taking time to enjoy this special moment and have only shared the news and updates with family and friends. With the pandemic Joe and Sophie have been very cautious about who is around them and their little girl.โ
Written and executive produced by Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohn, the TV series will join previous on-screen adaptations of the case, in particular Netflixโs 2018 documentary that taught viewers more about hard-hitting factsโand an obscure owl theoryโcompared to this adaptation.
When it comes to a release date for The Staircase, there has been no confirmed date yet but HBO acquired the series in March, so weโre hoping to have an update on the status soon.
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Chic rust-toned suiting loosely belted at the waist. A strapless white gown splashed with vibrant garden florals. A terracotta two-piece paired with a headscarf tied just so. As the chill set in on the first day of winter in Sydney, Orotonโs resort 2021 runway was an ode to sunshine โ and the clothes weโll wear when the season inevitably turns.
โIt felt right to work towards a mood that is lighter, with a new kind of freshness, energy and happiness,โ creative director Sophie Holt explained before the show, aptly titled The Optimist. โThereโs a sense of ease throughout the collection. We were thinking about spending an afternoon outside in the garden, how it felt, and as always, colour was our starting point.โ
Those colours were a gorgeous painterly palette of turmeric, rust, smoky blue, grass green, crisp white and lemon, realised in lush linens and soft printed silks. Accessories played a starring role โ naturally, for a label built on leather goods โ with slouchy oversized totes tucked nonchalantly under the arm, and shiny sculptural jewels and low-slung logo necklackes embellishing otherwise pared-back ensembles.
It was a collection ripe for summer holidays (whether near for now, or far in the future), but also served up elegant essentials to traverse work and weekends. โItโs about embracing colour and whimsy to wear something special,โ said Holt. โAnything that makes you feel happy.โ
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After a two year hiatus, Australian Fashion Week is back with a bang.
Given most of us spent the majority of 2020 in athleisure, youโd be forgiven for thinking it might take some time for people to warm up when it comes to serving looks. But you only need to take in a few of the street style looks from day one to know that the fashion pack have returned as though the past twelve months were a mere figment of the imagination. Often, itโs not just the runways you need to look to in order to gauge what weโre going to be wearing. Street style is its own trend forecaster and if 2021 is anything to go by, weโll be feeling good and looking even better.
Whether itโs sleek tailoring, bold silhouettes or monochrome styling, street style has been a particular early highlight this year at Australian Fashion Week. Here, weโve rounded up the looks that had us doing a double-take on the ground.
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In the great realm of Australian fashion, no one does a show quite like Romance Was Born; and on Monday night, duo Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales put on a presentation for the ages. Fashion, art and theatre combined in perfect synergy as Sydneyโs Carriageworks transformed into a magical wonderland, all rainbow lights, ethereal florals and a fanciful merry-go-round.
The label presented two new lines, both crafted almost entirely from RWB dead stock and preloved vintage pieces. There was nothing serious or minimalist about the fashion, though, defined by intricately beaded gowns, reams of ruffles and delicious candy hues. The โArts & Craftsโ collection harked back to your Grandmaโs sewing box โ a treasure trove filled with doilies, lace and sequins โ and riffed on a dazzling game of dress-ups. In times like these, fashion should be fun โ and what could be more fun than slipping on an embellished cloche or bonnet and gloves?
Then the hypnotic beats blurred into Wagnerโs Bridal Chorus, marking the launch of โRWB Foreverโ, a new-age bridal collection fashioned from discarded wedding dresses (including those of Plunkett and Salesโs own friends and family). Now, the brand invites brides to return their pre-worn dresses and have them reworked into something magical and wearable for the future.
Itโs always easy to get lost in the whimsy and wonder of an RWB extravaganza, but this seasonโs clothes were threaded with an important message โ that sustainability can indeed be sparkly. Re-use, recycle and repurposeโฆ but make it fabulous.
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Four-time Grand Slam winner, Naomi Osaka, has announced she will not be competing in the 2021 French Open following a public outcry to protect her mental health earlier this month, citing that speaking to the media following matches sparked her years-long battle with depression. Read on for an explanation of what exactly happened.
Naomi Osaka Says She Will Not Participate In Press Conferences At The French Open.
On May 27, 2021, Osaka announced that she would not be participating in press conferences during her appearance at the 2021 French Open, also known as Roland Garros. In an Instagram post that has since been deleted, Osaka shared the reasoning behind her decision: โIโm writing this to say Iโm not going to do any press during Roland Garros,โ she wrote to her 2.3 million followers. โIโve often felt that people have no regard for athletesโ mental health and this rings true whenever I see a press conference or partake in one.โ
โWeโre often sat there and asked questions that weโve been asked multiple times before or asked questions that bring doubt into our minds and Iโm just not going to subject myself to people that doubt me,โ the tennis star added, referring to targeted questions about a loss to โkicking a person while theyโre down.โ
She finished, โIโve watched many clips of athletes breaking down after a loss in the press room and I know you have as well.โ
Naomi Osaka pictured at the 2019 French Open (Credit: Getty Images)
Osaka Was Fined $15,000 By All Four Grand Slam Tournaments.
After making her appearance in the first round of the French Open on May 30, 2021, Osaka did not speak to the press which resulted in all four Grand Slam tournamentsโRoland Garros, Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Openโreleasing a joint statement directed to the 23-year-old athlete.
โNaomi Osaka today chose not to honour her contractual media obligations,โ it read. โThe Roland-Garros referee has therefore issued her a $15,000 fine, in keeping with article III H. of the Code of Conduct. The mental health of players competing in our tournaments and on the Tours is of the utmost importance to the Grand Slams.โ
The statement added that the fine was issued as a matter of fairness to other players. โWe want to underline that rules are in place to ensure all players are treated exactly the same, no matter their stature, beliefs or achievement,โ the statement continued. โAs a sport there is nothing more important than ensuring no player has an unfair advantage over another, which unfortunately is the case in this situation if one player refuses to dedicate time to participate in media commitments while the others all honour their commitments.โ
The organisations later warned that Osaka would face disqualification or even suspension if she continued to refuse to speak with the press.
Osaka Announces Her Decision To Withdraw From The French Open.
Following the joint statement from the Grand Slam tournaments, Osaka announced her decision to formally step away from the 2021 French Open.
โHey everyone, this isnโt a situation I ever imagined or intended when I posted a few days ago,โ she wrote. โI think now the best thing for the tournament, the other players and my well-being is that I withdraw so that everyone can get back to focusing on the tennis going on in Paris.โ
The athlete added that she never intended โto be a distractionโ, openly admitting to a years-long battle with depression. โMore importantly I would never trivialise mental health or use the term lightly. The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018 and I have had a really hard time coping with that.โ
โAnyone that knows me knows Iโm introverted, and anyone that has seen me at the tournaments will notice that Iโm often wearing headphones as that helps dull my social anxiety,โ she continued. โI am not a natural public speaker and get huge waves of anxiety before I speak to the worldโs media. I get really nervous and find it stressful to always try and engage and give you the best answers I can.โ
The French Open Called Osakaโs Withdrawal โUnfortunate.โ
Following Osakaโs decision, French tennis federation president Gilles Moretton called the decision โunfortunate.โ
โThe outcome of Naomi withdrawing from Roland Garros is unfortunate,โ he told media. โWe wish her the best and the quickest possible recovery, and we look forward to having Naomi in our tournament next year.โ
He added that the French Open is โvery committed to all athletesโ well-being, and to continually improving every aspect of playersโ experience in our tournamentโincluding with the media, like we have always strived to do.โ
Moretton quickly drew criticism after refusing to take questions from the press following the statement.
Osakaโs Statement Received An Outcry Of Public Support.
Being fined for addressing mental health is a profound violation of Naomi Osakaโs human dignity and it is obscene act of putting profit over humanity. And itโs deeply offensive. https://t.co/zFYRPMLq2o
Naomi Osaka is teaching a master class in setting boundaries. She is an amazing role model to young women who are so often taught that they need to please everyone else before themselves.
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The finale episode of Mare Of Easttown aired today and the ending has completely rocked us. We finally found out who murdered Erin McMenamin and itโs almost certainly not who you expected. We finally have some long-awaited answers from the hit crime thriller series currently streaming on Binge, and weโre feeling all kinds of mixed emotions.
Who was the father of Erinโs baby?
To recap, last episode we saw Erin McMenaminโs uncle Billy Ross seemingly confess to murdering his niece, with hints that at a family retreat years prior, Billy and Erin had engaged in an affair that saw Erin fall pregnant with DJ.
If you cast your mind back to the end of episode six, we see Chief Carter presented with a photo that was hidden in Erin McMenaminโs diaries (and was rescued by her best friend, Jess). His reaction is one of shock and urgency โ he demands someone get hold of Mare immediately.
As we now know, the image contained a photo of Erin and John in bed together, exposing their affair. We realise that John is actually the father of Erinโs baby, not his brother Billy. At the same time we come to this realisation, Mare is approaching both the men at a fishing spot. They have an altercation involving the gun, but Mare is able to wrestle it from Johnโs hands before any harm is caused.
Later on, John confesses to murdering Erin after growing concerned that she would reveal their affair. It seems very early on in the finale to have everything tied up so neatly, and we soon find out that the case is nowhere near closed.
Who killed Erin Mcmenamin?
This one will probably shock you, but as weโve previously hypothesised, Ryan Ross was actually Erinโs killer, not his father, John. The theory that Ryan was the murderer actually originated on Reddit, from user Judochopjames. They posted a popular theory that Ryan, John and Laurieโs son, is connected to the murder of Erin McMenamin. And, as it turns out, he was.
Essentially, Ryan caught on to the fact that his father was having an affair with Erin. He claims he confronted his father about it, who assured him that it was over, but after reading text messages between the pair, he realised it wasnโt.
He stole a gun from Mr Carrollโs house, and headed to the park where he knew Erin and his father were meeting. After watching them argue, he confronts Erin with the gun, ordering her to stay away from his family. The two children wrestle, with Ryan accidentally shooting Erin in the process. He proceeds to shoot her again, before dragging her body away. Shocking, right?
After all that, it turns out his father was merely taking the fall for for him. Even more shocking still, his mother Lori (and Mareโs best friend), knew the whole time. She was prepared to lie to Mare in order to protect her son, but in the end, it wasnโt enough.
If youโre wondering how Mare figured out that it was Ryan, it turns out he mows the lawns for Mr Carroll, meaning he had access to the shed where the gun was kept. After arriving at his school (and seeing him bolt over the fence), her suspicions were confirmed. She arrives at his house to arrest him, finding him sobbing in the arms of his mother, Lori. Itโs an emotional scene to say the least.
Is there a โMare of Easttownโ 2?
As of right now, we really donโt know. Thereโs certainly a lot of open-ended questions and unresolved issues for a handful of characters, and it would be nice to see them work through these in another season.
For now, all we can do is sit tight and put our trust in the hands of Kate Winslet!
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The Bassike 2022 resort collection began in silent darkness.
Having provided the audience with small black pouches in which they were to put their phones, the lights came down and a soothing voice reverberated through the spacious industrial room. It was equal parts practical instruction and calming ASMR: โSwitch off your device,โ the voice told the audience as a rainforest-esque soundscape trickled in the background. โTake time today. Make time today. Switch off your device. Relax. We invite you to go on a journey. Surrender, to love and light. Surrender.โ
Then, the lights were cut and the sound turned off. A minute of silence and contemplation followed โ a true anomaly amid a week often defined by constant movement and video capture. But plunging the audience into darkness served an important purpose in introducing the thesis of the collection: stay present and take time.
When a minute was up, the lights came up and the show commenced. The collection was dominated by tonal colours, tie-dye inspired by exclusive Agate prints and silhouettes that experimented with volume and shape. Oversized shirts were worn open with swim tops, leather belts cinched in the waist over long skirts and sleeves bloomed at the shoulder.
But in looking forward, they also believe one needs to pause to consider what came before as the show also reintroduced some old favourites. They updated the โSuper Lo-Slung Jeanโ and oversized leather shorts that the label became famous for over a decade ago, as well as featured signature details like contrast stitching, chainstitch darts and the bassike slouch throughout.
Writing about the inspiration for the show, co-founder and creative director Deborah Sams said that she designed based on the โpremise of finding pockets of rejuvenating breathing space amongst the noise and the haste of modern life.โ Specifically, she drew from โthe quiet moments in between the actions and reactions, the stimulus and response and the feeling of respite as time is taken to pause.โ
Itโs a sentiment we could all do more to remember. Weโd surely be better for it.
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Rebel Wilson lost 27kg in 2020, but her goal wasnโt weight loss. Instead, the Australian actor publically announced way back in January on Instagram that 2020 would be her โYear Of Healthโ. Now, a year later, she says she wishes she kickstarted her health journey sooner.
Rebel spoke to Instyle about her health year, which she wanted to commit to after struggling with emotional eating and mental health issues. According to the actor, it wasnโt all the expensive gym equipment or fancy classes that saw her make progress, but the simple things.
โObviously, I have access to some amazing high-tech treatments, but what I learned is itโs really the little things that I do every day that make a difference,โ she told the publication.
โLike today, I went for a walk at Griffith Park [in L.A.] and thatโs free. Anyone can go on walks and drink more water and do little, consistent things thatโll improve their lives. Itโs not too late to start, no matter what age you are.โ
Rebel told Instyle that looking back, she sometimes wishes sheโd started a decade sooner.
โNow that I know I can do it, sometimes I feel sad that I didnโt do it earlier. Maybe I should have tried when I was 30, not 40. But everybodyโs journey is different, and itโs not a race or competition.โ
Not that it hasnโt been hard work. She spoke candidly about the persistence she had to have to keep going.
โโฆevery morning I was up in the gym at the hotel working out for 90 minutes before a full day of filming. But thatโs just my life now,โ she said.
Itโs always refreshing to hear celebrities acknowledge the hard work that goes into their health plans, and itโs equally refreshing to know that Rebel committed to a balanced fitness and health outlook โ the actor recently shared a picture captioned โMentally preparing for the week ahead todayโฆand eating waffles.โ
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On a crisp and bright Monday morning, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week kicked off with not a runway extravaganza, but an emotionally charged Welcome to Country, featuring soulful sounds and traditional dancers from Muggera Cultural Enterprise. It was the first of its kind in AFWโs 25-year history, and a harbinger of exciting Indigenous fashion talent to be spotlighted in the coming week.
Then came the first show of the season: Jordan Dalah, Central Saint Martins graduate and rising sartorial star โ who opened with a bang. Models not so much strutted but strode the maze-like catwalk to the deep vibrating beats of Mitchell Tolman, dressed in high-impact hooped skirts, bulbous gowns, puffy sleeves that could double as pillows, dresses decked out with larger-than-life bows and avant-garde headwear.
Since launching his label in 2018, Dalah has played with historical codes โ particularly the Tudor and Victorian periods โ and his mastery of volume and exaggerated silhouettes were the tenets of todayโs autumn/winter 2022 showing. The collection sits at the intersection between fashion and costumery, melding a high dose of drama with impressive architectural craftsmanship (no surprise that Dalah trained as an architect before turning his attention to fashion).
Model Georgia Fowler, pregnant and glowing, closed the show in a billowing floral dress, hair teased into a wild bouffant, her presence commanding the room. But nothing was to outdo the clothes, nor outshine Dalahโs AFW debut. This is the new guard of Australian fashion, and the future looks bright.
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This article contains spoilers for The Handmaidโs Tale season four.
After four seasons of The Handmaidโs Tale, fans of the dystopian series will know that some scenes are harder to view than others. But, as audiences tuned in to watch โHomeโ, the seventh episode in its fourth season, what many thought would depict the long-awaited reunion between protagonist June Osbourne (Elisabeth Moss) and husband Luke Bankole (O. T. Fagbenle), what creators offered up instead was arguably the seriesโ most graphic and unnerving scene yetโand fans had a lot to say.
After having finally fled her life as a handmaid in Gilead, surviving rape, torture, and committing countless murders to survive, June finally finds her way across the border to Canada, to the husband she hasnโt seen in seven years, Luke. However, while viewers were hoping the reunion of the couple would mean a change in the showโs violent streak, it was a haunting look at surviving trauma.
The series shows June and Lukeโs first sexual encounter, following Juneโs late-night confrontation with Serena Joy Waterford (Yvonne Strahovski), who is being held in jail by the United States. Arriving back home and seemingly energised by the confrontation of her former torturer, June begins to have sex with a sleeping Luke, who wakes and is confused by the situation.
Can we talk about how toxic that sex scene between June and Luke was like I donโt even have words for what I just saw #HandmaidsTale
Iโm seeing lots of takes about Handmaidโs Tale and how June โtook back her powerโ with Luke.
That was RAPE. He said โno.โ He said โwait.โ She covered his mouth and didnโt stop. She RAPED him.
We can talk about her PTSD, but that doesnโt change the fact that she raped him.
โ Angry Lawyer Lady (@AngryLawyerLady) May 28, 2021
Creator and showrunner Bruce Miller spoke with Decider, revealing the showโs team โdid a lot of researchโ about how to depict Juneโs re-entry into normal life after the past years of trauma. โI think the first thing you have to do is ask yourself the limits of your own imagination and be comfortable with the fact that you do have limits,โ he said. โAfter that, you have to start speaking to people whoโve gone through these things, or at least people who deal with people who have gone through these things directly.โ
โI think thatโs the key,โ Miller continued. โTo not say, hereโs the one [way people process trauma]. Otherwise, you end up sending the message that whatever youโre going through, someone happens to see it is not valid. Thatโs not something weโre trying to say.โ
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800-RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au.
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Gabriel Waller knows how to harness the power of fashion. When the 27-year-old personal shopper describes the psychological benefits of suiting up for work on a Monday morning, her voice becomes louder and more animated, giving the impression that on the other end of the line, her face is beaming, too. โAs soon as I put on jewellery, a blazer and a beautifully tailored pant, it completely changes how I feel. Itโs really powerful, as women, to be able to derive such confidence from what we wear.โ
A career in fashion was always on the cards for Waller, despite growing up in Rockhampton, Queensland, a town also known as Australiaโs โBeef Capitalโ. โI have always been very independent and very ambitious,โ Waller shares, reflecting on her formative teenage years. While she may not have been able to pinpoint it at the time, Waller says she has โalways had that entrepreneurial drive.โ
There are a few more traditional paths that she could have gone down โ designer, buyer, fashion editor, to name a few โ but instead, Waller decided to take the road less travelled, forging her own niche as a personal shopper to both local consumers and Hollywood A-listers alike. For a fee, Waller tracks down hard-to-find designer items and has them redirected to her clientsโ doorstep. โI specialise in sourcing pieces that are sold out or in very high demand from all over the world. I lived in the U.S. in 2016 and it opened my eyes to the styles that brands release in other regions, compared to Australia, and I knew that there was a huge market for it here.โ
To say business is booming would be an understatement. Amongst stacks of everyday fashionistas desperately seeking the latest sold-out item, Waller also counts celebrities, such as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hailey Bieber, as her clients. However, those early days were tough โ in the beginning, she had just a handful of solid clients โ but her vision and her resilience saw her through. โI faced a lot of rejection,โ Waller admits, โbut the five clients I had really believed in what I did and really had a need for my services. That gave me the momentum to say, โIโm onto something here and I can grow this.โ In no way did I imagine that it would grow into what it has. I never imagined having global clients, let alone a global team.โ
What sets Waller apart? A โpurely word of mouthโ marketing strategy, along with a reputation for being one of the nicest women in the business, and answering client request at a blistering pace.
Both accomplished yet free-spirited enough to pivot when it makes business sense, Waller feels optimistic for the future โ both hers and yours. Itโs a good time to be a woman, she asserts: โYou can make your dreams possible and you can do it on your own. It might be a scary thought but everything you need to make your dreams come true is already within you.โ
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With every new season comes the sudden urge to change up oneโs hair. And after over a year of styling, dying or avoiding at-home, hair stylists are sure to see a surge of limp hair in desperate need of a post-pandemic refresh.
And while the impending decision of โto chop, or not to chopโ has many contemplating a riskier trim than usual, thereโs a flattering trend set to take off this year that your locksโand their grown-out endsโwill thank you for.
Enter: the โpaper cut bobโ.
Inspired by the ominous-yet-chic style sported by Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl and I Care A Lot, this razor sharp adaptation is like no other bob your tresses have ever seen.
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While other bobs tend to lean heavily on natural textures, deep layers and volume to off-set a harsh silhouette, the โpaper cut bobโ relies on the knife-like finish to add a level of sophistication, sans an Amazing Amy disappearance.
As for the length, that decision is completely up to the wearer. While a French-inspired chin-grazing bob is trรจs chic, those looking for an option with more versatilityโthat is, the ability to tie it up or pin it backโmay be best sticking to a shoulder-length.
Sporting no layers, the style is perfect for those looking to โresetโ their hair, for those who are ready to bid adieu to their layers. And for those whose tresses are thinner in density, the blunt edge of the โpaper cut bobโ tricks the eye, thanks to an illusion that sees the locks appear thicker and more luscious. Need we say more?
Ready to make the chop? Scroll on for โpaper cut bobโ inspiration that has the Gone Girl tick of approval.
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The 2021 Afterpay Australian Fashion Week kicks off next week and we can hardly wait. Weโve waited a long time for this and itโs shaping up to be one of the biggest and best yet.
Running from Monday May 31 โ Friday June 4, the show will celebrate fashion in all its many forms, showcasing work from lauded designers. Runways and showcases will take place not only at Carriageworks, but other venues around Sydney as well.
Attendees can expect to see runway shows, panel discussions, and an overall celebration of the wider cultural fashion landscape. Itโs a great opportunity for emerging designers, students and anyone interested in the world of fashion to immerse themselves completely.
Key highlights from the week include Jordan Dalahโs opening runway show debuting his Resort โ22 collection, the Romance Was Born opening night show and the Indigenous Fashion Projects gallery.
This yearโs event will unlike any other, with a renewed focus on sustainability, and a new hub which highlights First Nations designers. In addition, 12 Indigenous designers will showcase in three separate Indigenous fashion events: Welcome to Country, the First Nations Fashion and Design Runway and the First Nations Fashion and Design Talk.
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Along with the incredible lineup of shows, the week will also see an โIn Conversationโ series which will feature fashion industry heavyweights including Alex Perry, P.E Nationโs Pip Edwards, Camilla Franks, and Ajeโs Edwina Forest and Adrian Norris.
Other standout activities include โThe Talksโ presented by Glenfiddich Whisky, which will see four thought-provoking talks with high profile fashion names as they discuss important subjects in the fashion world. You can also shop directly from bassikeโs collection on Tuesday, and watch the next generation of talented designers showcase their work.
For the full lineup, see the complete timetable below.
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As far as hairstyles go, there are none as contentious as that of the mullet. But over the years plenty of Hollywood stars have proved time and time again that the shorter-in-the-front, longer-in-the-back hairstyle can actually prove to be both chic and on-trend. And surprisingly, the cut once reserved for country crooners and awkward family photos from the โ80s is having a major resurgence among modern tastemakers.
And if 2020 proved anything, itโs that the mullet is officially back with a vengeance. Below, weโve rounded up all the times celebrities have turned to the shaggy, layered styleโfrom Joan Jettโs iconic black rocker โdo to Zendayโs tweet-provoking 2016 Grammys mullet. But be warned, it might inspire a post-lockdown switch-up.
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If thereโs one thing we love in our recent viewing, itโs a good mysteryโjust take the Mare of Easttownand The Woman In The Windowโand as always, M. Night Shyamalan is here to deliver.
Releasing an eerie new trailer for his upcoming film, Old, the creative brain behind The Sixth Sense has once again induced nightmares, with the chilling, mystery guaranteed to keep you up at night. The film follows a family on a tropical holiday, who discover that the secluded beach where they are attempting to relax for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidlyโฆ in turn, reducing their lives into a single day.
The film was directed and produced by M. Night Shyamalan, and the screenplay was adapted from the French graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre Oscar Lรฉvy and Frederik Peeters.
It features an impressive cast of actors, too, with Golden Globe winner Gael Garcรญa Bernal (Mozart in the Jungle) as Jack and Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread) as his wife Kate. Also slated to make an appearance is Rufus Sewell, Ken Leung, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Abbey Lee, Aaron Pierre, Alex Wolff, Embeth Davidtz, Eliza Scanlen, Emun Elliott, Kathleen Chalfant and Thomasin McKenzie.
As is customary in most of the directorโs work, viewers are anticipating an unexpected twist.
Watch the terrifying first trailer for yourself below:
Old will premiere on July 22, 2021, in select cinemas across Australia.
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In the last year, Lea Michele has faced the wrath of global ridicule after accusations of bullying behaviour and racism were made against her by former Glee co-stars. And now, one of Micheleโs most high-profile colleagues has publicly spoken out about what went down.
Appearing on Danny Pellegrinoโs Everything Iconic podcast, Heather Morris claimed that the rest of the Glee cast members were too โscaredโ to report Micheleโs alleged โbullyingโ to executives, which explains why the public has been none the wiser about the on-set incidents until recently.
โWe absolutely could have stepped up and gone to the FOX execs and said how we felt about the situation, and nobody really did,โ she admitted.
โI think many people were very scared,โ Morris continued. โI know, genuinely, I didnโt feel like it was my place. And I donโt know why, because I was a cast member just like everybody else, and we all deserve to feel comfortable on a set.โ
After the allegations against Michele and her behaviour during filming, Morrisโwho played Brittany S. Pierce on the showโopened up about her take on the events, revealing that Michele was โunpleasant to work with,โ and added that sheโs had to deal with โshadeโ for her reaction, or lack thereof.
โPeople were like, โThis is so f**king cryptic,โ like, โWhy donโt you just go and say it?โโ she said. โIโm like, โGuys, sheโs pregnant, and all this stuff is going around, andโฆ itโs trueโโand I donโt know if maybe we were victims of bullying and thatโs a typical victim thing to do is to blame yourselfโฆโ
She continued: โBut it also is very true, and the only person who was honest about it was Naya [Rivera], and it was something that was very hush-hush on set.โ
Morris also explained that their Glee co-stars grew close to Michele throughout filming, however, each eventually grew apart from her at different times.
โAnd so thereโs a human element to it to understanding who this person is, growing with that person, seeing her try to become better,โ Morris explained. โAnd, you know, taking care of herself after Cory [Monteith] passed. You know, it was just the elephant in the room.โ
In May 2020, Michele originally fell under fire after she posted on Twitter regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement and the murder of George Floyd, writing:โGeorge Floyd did not deserve this. This was not an isolated incident and it must end. #BlackLivesMatter.โ
Samantha Ware, who played Jane Hayward in the sixth season of Glee, then took to the platform to call out Michele, publicly recalling the times when the pair clashed during filming, even claiming that she made her life โa living hellโ.
After a plethora of Micheleโs former co-stars from multiple productions agreed with Wareโs accusations, Michele released a statement that many deemed as a tactic to get her off the hook.
โOne of the most important lessons of the last few weeks is that we need to take the time to listen and learn about other peopleโs perspectives and any role we have played or anything we can do to help address the injustices that they face,โ
She continued: โWhen I tweeted the other day, it was meant to be a show of support for our friends and neighbours and communities of colour during this really difficult time, but the responses I received to what I posted have made me also focus specifically on how myown behaviour towards fellow cast memberswas perceived by them,โ
โWhile I donโt remember ever making this specific statement and I have never judged others by their background or colour of their skin, thatโs not really the point. What matters is that I clearly acted in ways which hurt other people.โ
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Margot Robbie is known for her laidback, effortless approach to styleโfrom her understated Chanel gowns on the red carpet to her breezy street style, the Australian actress makes looking top-to-toe chic simple. Itโs unsurprising that attitude transcends into Robbieโs interior style too, with photos of the actressโ home she shares with husband, producer Tom Ackerley, showing the coupleโs understated, yet modern, approach to living.
The Oscar-nominated actress and Ackerley listed the four-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home for sale at $4.46 million, according to Domain, with the couple already relocating to a new home in Venice Beach in 2019.
The secluded home is nestled in the exclusive Los Angeles neighbourhood in Hancock Park and features high ceilings and stunning European oak hardwood floors throughout, per Observer, with the stunning foyer area leading directly into an open living room fit with a marble fireplace and navy blue accents. The kitchen is decked out with white cabinetry and marble sink and matching walls.
Other notable features in the property are a wine cellar tucked underneath the stairs, a pool with a cabana, and a boho master bedroom with a balcony.
Scroll on to take a look inside Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerleyโs stunning L.A. home.
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Having been the on-set hairstylist for The Favourite and Captain America, stylist to the stars, Nadia Stacey, is adept at giving A-listers a complete hair overhaul. And now Emma Stone is almost unrecognisable as the black-and-white-haired character of Cruella.
We ask Stacey about her inspiration behind Stoneโs new Cruella and all her best on-set tips to keeping hair looking its shiny best.
What was your inspiration behind this new Cruella?
Each character needed a strong silhouette. Emma Stoneโs character is more of a punk and influenced by that fashion whereas the Baroness, Emma Thompson has perfected her look in the 1950s/60s, so it meant that we had a whole range of styles to draw from. [We created] lots of pulled back, not a hair in place, sculpted styles.
You used a lot of wigs in many of the looks. What are your tips for styling wigs?
All the wigs are real hair, so you must treat them as such. If I was putting in rollers or using irons or any styling implements, I would always use a heat protecting spray like the Hask Keratin Protein 5-in-1 Leave-In Spray. It helps protect and keeps the hair conditioned and smooth for styling.
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What were your go-to products?
Keratin 5 in 1 spray for the heat protection because of all the styling. They are the best. The hair masks for protection of actorsโ hair under wigs and for a once a week treat or to send them home with them. The nourishing Coconut ones are great. The Rose oil and Peach colour protect because the black and white hair IS Cruella!
How can we recreate Cruellaโs iconic curls at home?
If you are blessed with curly hair then add a curl enhancing mousse to wet hair and dry with a diffuser to really encourage the curls, tip your head upside down when drying to create lots of volume, when you tip you head back the hair will be wild but that want Cruella would want! I use Hask Curl Care Curl Defining Cream to define and take away some of the frizz. If you have straight hair, use a thermal protection spray like Hask Keratin 5-in-1 Leave-In Spray to protect before you use a curling tool, rollers or tongs. Create the curls and use the curl defining cream.
How do you care for hair that is being styled so much?
I give the wigs a treatment using Hask Monoi Oil Nourishing Deep Conditioner as much as possible to revive the hair and put back the condition lost in over styling. I also used it on Emma Stone underneath the wig to condition her hair during the day. The Hask Rose Oil and Peach Colour Protect Shampoo and Conditioners were great too because the black and white hair needed to be really defined and strong, so I needed to punch the colour up. The white side of the hair started to look yellow with over-process and these shampoos really worked to protect that.
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We love dry shampooโฆ How do you use it on-set?
We had to create lots of punk styles on the extras and supporting cast and that means lots of body in the hair. We used dry shampoo in the root to rid all the excess oil and give a good base to start creating. That worked well too in some of the punkier styles for the Cruella wigs.
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Congratulations are in order: beloved actress Miranda Tapsell is pregnant with her first child! Tapsell announced the news simply with a sweet pair of images shared via her social media profile. The first, an ultrasound showing the growing angel and a second of Tapsell with her husband, comedian James Colley.
Tapsell captioned the sweet pictures, โOur very exciting production due 2021.โ
Tapsell is a proud Larrakia and Tiwi woman, known for her incredible work in the films Top End Wedding, Love Child and The Sapphires. Tapsell is a highly multi-talented woman too, as well as starring in Top End Wedding she also co-wrote and produced the critically acclaimed Australian romantic comedy and also hosts a podcast with playwright Nakkiah Lui.
โSharing my story is important โฆ I think it is true that you donโt aspire to be what you cannot see. I would like this book to show you that you can push yourself to do things you never dreamed you would do,โ Tapsell said of the book.
Tapsellโs husband Colley might also be familiar to you as another Australian media industry face. Colley has worked as a comedy writer for the ABCโs Gruenand The Weekly. As the story goes, the pair actually met on Twitter after Tapsell came across Colleyโs profile. (Apparently, there are tangible upsides to being funny online to an audience of critical strangers!)
Tapsell has joked in the past that Colleyโs proposal was less initially less than impressive. Per an interview with Now to Love, the actress shared the story: โWe were in Europe before he proposed and we went up to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and I thought he was going to propose but he didnโt.โ
โHe said to me, shall we get some champagne? And I was like, oh yes, I donโt mind! Heโs got this photo of me which he put on social media from that day where Iโm sipping on my wine with a disappointed look on my face,โ said Tapsell, adding, โI was not happy!โ
โBut in some ways his proposal was a lot sweeter because it was at a playground where I used to play with my cousins when I came down for school holidays, which has a lot of childhood memories.โ
Like the outpouring of love on social media from family, friends and fans, we wish this growing family all the best.
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Sex and the City defined a generation of thinking on fashion, sex and dating. With a TV reboot in the works, weโre delving into some of Carrie Bradshawโs most seminal questions in a new mini-series: โSex, Revisitedโ. Four writers will answer the questions through the lens of 2021 because we couldnโt help but wonderโฆ
Is there a secret cold war between marrieds and singles? by Bek Day
Itโs been 23 years since Carrie Bradshaw endured a weekend in the Hamptons that ended with her married male friend exposing himself to her in the hallway. It was the catalyst for a cock of her famous curls and the ponderance: Is there a secret cold war between marrieds and singles? And while the intervening decades have ushered in more flexible ideas of coupledom than those posed in Sex and The City, the question still remains: is there an unspoken enmity between the have (partners) and have-nots?
Firstly, it must be said: marriage is meaningless. As someone who has been happily married for 10 years, I believe myself to be in possession of the necessary credentials to make that statement. This is not to say I think relationships are meaningless โ far from it. The 15 years I have shared with my partner have been enriching and transformative in equal measure. Itโs a relationship I intend to continue, barring the pre-agreed deal-breakers of infidelity, untimely death, or the re-emergence of a thumb-ring he trialed for three fateful weeks in 2007.
But marriage itself? It does nothing to define who we are as a couple or as individuals, and I suspect that any such label โ be it โmarriedโ, โde-factoโ or โsingleโ is best left to the confines of Centrelink forms and your Facebook profile from 2010.
23 years ago, Carrie arrived at the conclusion that it isnโt hatred fueling the cold war, but fear of the unknown. It is here (and on oh-so-many other issues) that Ms Bradshaw and I disagree.
The unspoken battle between singles and the coupled-up is not about fear of the unknown, but fear of the known. Itโs the awareness of the sliding-door alternate reality within each of us, and the worry that it might have been better another way. Humans are trapped in a cycle of grass-is-greener self-flagellation that starts in high school and ends never.
We mistakenly believe the only relief we can get from this fog of insecurity is by defining ourselves in opposition to things. When a single woman scoffs at her married friends for moving to the suburbs, sheโs not pointing the missile at them, but at the part of herself that wonders what life would have been like had she made a different decision somewhere along the way. And when a person who is married with kids chuckles ruefully at the โselfishโ lifestyle their unattached friend gets to live, thereโs no battle plan in action โ rather, the reconnaissance is focused on their own insecurities, and unaddressed grief for a life that is no longer within reach.
The good news is that even in 2021, where politics of division are now simply called โpoliticsโ, there is still hope for bridging the distance between the two camps. Normalising the platonic relationships in our lives as being just as valid as the romantic ones, for one thing. Addressing the social and financial hardships that come with single life for another. Firstly though, we all need to dismantle the laser targets of insecurity we have constantly aimed at our own decisions.
The war is over โ we just havenโt told our self-doubt.
This story originally appeared in the June issue of marie claire Australia.
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After what feels like two decades of waiting, the Friendsreunion has finally aired with all six original cast membersโJennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Matthew Perryโreturning to the stage where it all began, and it was filled with unmissable moments.
โThe One Where They All Got Back Togetherโ was the perfect viewing for longtime fans of the โ90s sitcom, which featured candid conversations between its six cast members, a sit-down panel interview conducted by television host James Corden, as well as a look back at all 10 seasons of Friends.
Of course, behind-the-scenes footage and bloopers provided some hilarious reactions, while creators and celebrity guest stars were sprinkled throughout (including Lady Gaga with a perfect rendition of Phoebeโs iconic song, โSmelly Catโ).
Below, the best moments from the Friends reunion.
Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer admitted to having โcrushesโ on each other.
When James Corden asked the cast if any of their onscreen romances had turned into love offscreen, the cast was quick to say that none of them had ever hooked up but a surprising admission came from one of the sitcomโs most memorable couples.
Aniston passed the question to Schwimmer, who said, โThe first season, I had a major crush on Jen.โ The actress quickly added, โIt was reciprocated.โ
โAt some point, we were both crushing hard on each other, but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship. We never crossed that boundary. We respected that,โ Schwimmer added.
The pair further explained that their first kiss was, in fact, onscreenโthe famous scene when Ross and Rachel kiss in the Central Perk doorway.
โWe just channelled all our adoration and love for each other into Ross and Rachel,โ Aniston said.
Aww!!
Lady Gaga, dressed as Phoebe Buffay, performs a rendition of โSmelly Cat.โ
Appearing during the HBO Max special, Kudrow returned to Central Perkโs legendary orange couch with her guitar and began singing her characterโs most iconic song, โSmelly Catโ, and none other than Lady Gaga decided to join her for the singalong.
Dressed exactly as Phoebe would have, the singer wore her blonde hair half-up in space buns, a patterned crop, floral pants, a crocheted yellow coat with furry hot pink trim and lace-up purple platform boots.
โI love โSmelly Cat,โ itโs one of my favourite songs,โ Gaga told the actress.
When the song was finished, Kudrow added some of her classic wit to the occasion: โI still think itโs better when itโs just me,โ she told the Oscar-winning singer.
Finishing on a sentimental note, Gaga thanked Kudrow for her characterโs signature uniqueness. โThank you so much for being the person for all of us on Friends that wasโI donโt know if this is the right way to say it, but the different one, or the one that was really herself,โ she said.
The cast relived one of the seriesโ most iconic episodes with a quiz.
Taking a trip down memory lane, the cast revisits its famous quiz episode (โThe One With The Embryosโ) and added in some new questions for the occasion. LeBlanc hilariously picked out which hands belonged to his former identical hand twin (Thomas Lennon) and Monicaโs downstairs neighbour Mr Heckles (Larry Hankin) and former boyfriend Richard (Tom Selleck) all made appearances, with the cast needing to identify their voices. And after all these years, we learn that not one member of the cast, including Perry, ever knew what Chandlerโs actual job was.
Justin Bieber and Cara Delevingne sport Rossโ best costumes.
While Justin Bieber and Cara Delevingne never starred in the series, the celebrity pair made a surprise appearance dressed in Rossโ Spudnick costume and the Holiday Armadillo, respectively.
Reflecting on the costume, Schwimmer said he remembered that it was the same episode where Sean Penn guest-starred on the series. โI had very little if any dialogue with him,โ the actor said. โBut here I am thinking, โGreatest actor in the world, and Iโm a f*king potato. Iโm a potato.โโ
Delevingne also got the privilege of modelling Rachelโs bridesmaid dress.
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Last year wrought a ridiculous number of working hours from Geminis, often taking you one step forward and two steps back. Thankfully, this ends now. No longer on the back foot, you more confidently stride forward. Others are about to learn just how ambitious and single-minded you can be, and youโll win the support of friends and family. After July, a glimpse through the cosmic peephole reveals an alternative career path. Thereโs unlimited energy too. Ditto for your love life. With the bedroom a prime outlet for releasing tension, most erotic wishes should be granted.
Aries (March 21 โ April 20)
Best Day: Sunday 30th
Here we go again, with Mercury back-peddling after the 31st. Your world seems to crash in all directions this week, sending upheaval your way. Communications are delayed; money doesnโt arrive, electronics break down. If this pattern feels familiar, thatโs because youโve dealt with such cosmic mischief before. Not to worry. This, too, shall pass.
Taurus (April 21 โ May 20)
Best Day: Saturday 29th
This weekโs Mercury retrograde triggers resolution of uncertain issues. Donโt put off tricky conversations, even if the situation is complicated. Itโs not until July that the romance tables turn in your favour. At work, however, give yourself plenty of chances to experiment with different styles or projects. Escape the same old rut.
Gemini (May 21 โ June 21)
Best Day: Monday 31st
Life can have a serious edge to it, but this week injects some much needed sparkle. Whatever happens, Mercury forces a slow down, which you donโt mind. Even if you canโt come to a complete standstill, try going with the flow. As you cruise through each day, you may be pleasantly surprised at whoโs stepping along beside you.
Cancer (June 22 โ July 22)
Best Day: Sunday 30th
With Mercury in a mean mood for the next few weeks, beware of letting relationship upsets or misunderstandings get out of hand. This is a time when envy, jealousies or gossip could run rampant. Avoid becoming too caught up in other peoplesโ dramas โ or you may end up taking the blame for whatever goes wrong.
Leo (July 23 โ August 23)
Best Day: Thursday 3rd
The pace slow this week. While Leos love a break, you donโt appreciate disruption to your routine. Should a backward moving Mercury halt plans, donโt try to speed things up or you may jeopardise future opportunities. While waiting for your own ventures to get back on track, offer to help others. The favour will eventually be generously returned.
Virgo (August 24 โ September 22)
Best Day: Saturday 29th
This week Virgos are hit by an emotional superstorm. Itโs not your fault: blame a malevolent Mercury. Unexpected or hidden issues resurface โ and youโre not happy about it. Some will choose to hide away from lifeโs current madness. Others will stick around and resolve troubling matters. Do whatever best soothes heart, mind and soul.
Libra (September 23 โ October 23)
Best Day: Tuesday 1st
Your real rewards will arrive soon Libra and, despite a meddling Mercury, thereโs plenty to accomplish this week. If you can survive an untimely setback, thereโs no stopping you. Just stay determined. One individual in particular has a powerful effect on you. A little extravagance is also likely, as you may have some extra cash to spend.
Scorpio (October 24 โ November 22)
Best Day: Wednesday 2nd
Mercury slips into hibernation, inviting Scorpios to do the same. This looks like a quiet week. Talk could turn towards moving house or the need for DIY to a residence or relationship. Of course, life would be more exciting with a touch of passion. Donโt fret โ someone special is nearly within kissing distance.
Sagittarius (November 23 โ December 21)
Best Day: Friday 28th
You prefer your life uncluttered, Sagittarius. Itโs unfortunate, then, that this week looks a tad messy โ especially for those in love affairs. Perhaps one participant has failed to mention that thereโs a third party in the mix. If thatโs you, are you really prepared to risk everything for a short term fling? Business matters look more settled.
Capricorn (December 22 โ January 20)
Best Day: Wednesday 2nd
With Mercury still sliding backwards, donโt start anything new. To avoid errors, double-check your finances, reconfirm appointments, have everything ready before a deadline and leave extra time for the unexpected. Also, remember โ the past has a cute way of reappearing on your doorstep when you least expect it.
Aquarius (January 21 โ February 18)
Best Day: Thursday 3rd
Itโs rare to find an Aquarian lazily lounging around, but thatโs just what a slow moving Mercury has in mind for you right now. During an intense week of planetary folly, take your holiday at home and fill your days with binge TV, sleeping, yoga and perhaps โ the occasional chocolate bender. Get the rest you need.
Pisces (February 19 โ March 20)
Best Day: Friday 28th
Retrograde Mercury brings its usual upset, with home life thrown into disruption. If feeling frustrated or angry, your patience with loved ones may run thin. Every Pisces has a true sense of justice โ so what you give is what you expect to receive. If loved ones are taking advantage, let them know. Itโs time to put yourself first.
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Fans of Friends can certainly agree that Ross Gellar and Rachel Greenโs relationship was endgame. And while many also hoped that their real life counterparts, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, would also be each others โlobstersโ, the pair never coupled up off-screen.
However, that never meant that they didnโt want to. Thanks to the Friends reunion special, the pair admitting to crushing on each other while filming.
โThe first season I had a major crush on Jen,โ Schwimmer revealed, after reunion host James Corden asked the cast whether the group were ever loved-up with one another. Prompting him to respond, Aniston went on to admit that โit was reciprocated.โ
โI think at some point we were both crushing hard on each other, but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship, and we never crossed that boundary,โ Schwimmer continued, explaining that they โrespected that.โ But sadly for fans, their romance was never anything more than a friendship.
โI remember saying one time to David, โItโs gonna be such a bummer if the first time you and I actually kiss is going to beon national televisionโ.โ
โSure enough, the first time we kissed was in that coffee shop,โ she said, referring to the iconic season two moment in Central Perk. โWe just channelled all of our adoration and love for each other into Ross and Rachel.โ
WATCH BELOW: Rachel and Rossโ First Kiss
However, while the world saw their romance bubble up on-screen, the pair also admitted that there were tender moments off camera too.
โI thought back on the very first year or two, you know, when we had breaks from rehearsal,โ Schwimmer recalled. โThere were moments we would cuddle on the couch,โ
โIโm thinking, โHow did everyone not know we were crushing on each other?โโ
But while the pair thought their feelings for each other were undetectable, it turns out, the rest of the Friends gangโLisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and Courteney Coxโknew all along.
Admitting that their mutual attraction was โa situation that we couldnโt do anything about,โ Schwimmer and Anistonโs confession is enough to keep Friends fans swooning until the next reunion in another 17 years.
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Itโs truly shocking that the final episode of Friends aired nearly two decades ago. Besides making us feel extremely old, itโs a timely reminder that nobody is immune to the effects of ageing, not even your favourite onscreen characters.
The six friends have reunited for a highly emotional reunion episode, and while they may look a little different, theyโre still as hilarious and tight-knit as ever. One of the things we love most about them is how refreshingly honest theyโve been about their experiences with plastic surgery.
Jennifer Aniston was 25 during the first episode, she is now 52. Courteney Cox was 30 and is celebrating her 56th birthday this year. Lisa Kudrow was the oldest cast member at the time as she was 31 during the shows pilot season. She is turning 58 this year.
As for the men, Matt LeBlanc (Joey) was 27 when the show first started and is now 53. David Schwimmer (Ross) was 28 years old and is turning 55 this year. Matthew Perry (Chandler) was the youngest at 25 and is turning 52 this year.
Lisa Kudrow
In several interviews, Kudrow has admitted that sheโs been too afraid to try plastic surgery and has typically steered clear of it.
โIโm too afraid to do Botox or filler or plastic surgery. โIt doesnโt mean I wonโt ever do it, but it all scares me a little too much. I think everyoneโs beautiful when theyโre smiling. So I try to be happy. Drink in the good stuff,โ she told Glamour UKin 2014.
That being said, she did have a nose job at the age of 16, but that seems to be where her journey starts and ends.
In a 2013 interview with the Saturday Evening Post, she said, โI went from, in my mind, hideous, to not hideous. I did it the summer before going to a new high school so there were plenty of people who wouldnโt know how hideous I looked before. That was a good, good, good change.โ
She also spoke candidly about her struggles with weight during her time on the show.
โYou see yourself on TV, and itโs that, โOh my god, Iโm just a mountain of a girlโ. And Iโm already bigger than Courteney and Jennifer. [I was] taller, bigger. My bones feel bigger, I just felt like this mountain of a woman next to them,โ she said during a podcast interview.
As she got older, however, sheโs developed a healthier relationship with her body.
Courteney Cox
Courteney has probably been the most candid out of all the cast members when it comes to retaining her youthful looks.
In an interview with New Beauty in 2017, she admitted to regretting some of the decisions sheโs made around her appearance.
โโYou have no idea because itโs gradual until you go, โOh s**t, this doesnโt look right. And itโs worse in pictures than in real life. I have one friend who was like, โWhoa, no more!โ I thought, I havenโt done anything in six months. I didnโt realize,โ she told the publication.
She went on to say that sheโs since had all her fillers dissolved and is now as natural as she can be. The actress feels much better now, knowing that she looks like herself. She now credits laser therapy as a great, non-invasive alternative.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer is one of those celebrities that honestly looks the same now as she did 20 years ago. Sheโs long been considered one of Hollywoodโs hottest actresses and was named the โWorldโs Most Beautiful Womanโ by People magazine in 2016.
Aniston has never admitted to having botox or dermal fillers, but hasnโt denied ever trying it.
โIโm not saying that I havenโt tried it. All that cosmetic stuff looks ridiculous on me,โ she told Peoplein 2007.
The things she does credit for her youthful glow is non-invasive treatments, including micro-current facials which is like a mini workout for your face. She also swears by hydration, crediting water for her healthy, plump skin.
In 2016, she told Vogue: โBecause this is the only body weโre given, we need to be really good and mindful of what we eat and how we take care of our skin โ getting a good nightโs sleep is extremely important, as is hydrating with water, water, water. Itโs so important to get that extra glow.โ
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry has endured a very public battle with drug and alcohol addiction, which began while he was already starring as Chandler on the show. In 2011, he removed himself from public life to get well. Perry has been sober ever since, and even become a spokesman for drugs and charities.
Fans were concerned after seeing Perry in the trailer for the reunion episode, who appeared to be slurring his speech. It has since been confirmed that the star underwent emergency dental surgery just prior to filming, and that there was no cause for concern.
Matt LeBlanc
While we donโt know if he has gone down the cosmetic route, Matt has spoken candidly about his struggles with weight gain following the end of the show.
He recalled an instance where he was photographed by the paparazzi at a hotel pool, with the photo becoming front page news the next day.
โThe headline was โBeached Maleโ. That stung a little. Another said โFat LeBlancโ. That was clever, I thought,โ he told The SunIN 2004.
โItโs part of the ups and downs of Hollywood. So it doesnโt really matter,โ he went on to add.
David Schwimmer
David is the one cast member who has made next to no comments on the process of ageing. Obviously, Rossโ good looks have stood the test of time, maybe itโs all the hair gel?
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While Kim Cattrallโs inimitable Samantha Jones will not be returning for the upcoming Sex and the City TV series reboot, Chris Noth will. The 66-year-old actor will be once again stepping into the role of Mr. Big, alongside Sarah Jessica Parkerโs Carrie Bradshaw in the forthcoming series titled And Just Like That. Truly a reunion for the books.
HBO Max confirmed the news on May 26, sharing that the divisive character will be coming back. The Sex and the City reboot series will be executive produced by Michael Patrick King. Speaking about Nothโs return, King said he was โthrilled to be working with Chris again,โ noting โHow could we ever do a new chapter of the Sex and the City story without our Mr. Big?โ
Eagers fans will recall that just a few months ago reports were circulating that suggested that Noth wouldnโt be returning to the And Just Like That follow-up series. Noth cryptically shared a note on Instagram at the time, โEverything changesโincluding announcements in the rags.โ
Mr. Big, despite appearing in countless โworst boyfriends of TVโ lists strewn across the internet, was Carrieโs significant on-again-off-again partner throughout the original Sex and the City series. The subsequent series of SATC film spin-offs also saw the turbulent couple eventually come together.
For those not yet across the highly anticipated reboot series, the show will follow โCarrie (Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) as they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s.โ
At this stage, itโs uncertain if another high-profile Sex and the City boyfriend, John Corbett who played Aidan, will return. That said, rumours are swirling and fans are hopeful.
Intrigued? For everything thatโs surfaced about And Just Like That so far, including the plot, confirmed cast, new characters and more, read on here.
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Last night, an incredible Super Blood Moon took to the skies, dazzling people all over the world. It was the closest the moon will ever get to earth for the entire year, so as you can imagine, it was pretty spectacular.
If you didnโt have a telescope handy or didnโt manage to get outside for a peek, donโt worry! Thousands of people all around the world documented the magic and posted it online, so you didnโt miss a thing. Below, weโve rounded up our favourite photos which perfectly captured this epic moon moment.
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Warning: This article contains Firefly Lane spoilers.
With Galentineโs Day around the corner, it only makes sense that those missing their BFFs have flocked to Netflix to embrace their on-screen girl gang.
And for those whoโve already binge-watched the entirety of Firefly Laneโand hosted dozens of vino nights via ZoomโNetflixโs hit series has become a perfect placeholder until we can get our hands on the real thing.
Dropping on February 3, 2021, the internet has become infatuated with the 30-year friendship of Tully and Kate, thanks to its comparisons to Sweet Magnolias and This Is Us.
While the dynamic duo have only recently debuted on our screens, fans are already desperate to know if they can expect another season of โ70s throwbacks and โchick flickโ tendenciesโand after that cliffhanger, who could blame them?
But fret not, weโve done the deep dive to uncover exactly that.
Below, weโve rounded up everything we know about season two of Netflixโs Firefly Lane, from the possible plot to the potential cast and all things in between.
Has Firefly Lane Been Confirmed For A Season Two?
If season oneโs cliffhanger had you itching to know the fate of Tully and Kateโs friendship, then know that youโre not alone. And thankfully, a second season is officially on the way.
On May 26,Firefly Lanestars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke announced that their hit Netflix series had been renewed fora second season. The pair shared the news while answering questions from fans with Netflix.
โHow long do I have to wait for season 2 of Firefly Lane?โ a fanโs question read, Heigl then turned to Sarah and announced the news.
โI donโt know if youโre getting this as much as I am, but anywhere I go, โIs there gonna be a season 2?โโฆYou know, Iโm just like, โGuysโฆ yes!โโ Heigl announced.
โThereโs gonna be a season 2!โ added Chalke. โWe donโt have all the answers yet, but trust us, it is going to be worth the wait. And we promise all of your questions will be answered.โ
And while some may question what the second season would even cover, the actual story of the two BFFs is far from over. Based on Kristen Hannahโs book of the same name, the first season only covers the first half of the book, meaning that thereโs plenty more drama to in store.
โThereโs plenty to go, just from the first novel,โ Ben Lawson, who plays Kateโs husband Johnny Ryan, told Oprah Magazine. โThereโs also a sequel. Hopefully audiences delve in and we can continue.โ
If that wasnโt enough proof of another season, series producer Maggie Friedman has a master plan for the next seasonโand is remaining tight-lipped on the detailsโand has hope that Netflix will give them the green light for a second season.
โIโm hoping that we get multiple seasons, and you want to make sure that youโre doling it out in the right way for that,โ she said.
WATCH BELOW:Firefly Lane Season OneTrailer
What Is Going To Happen In Firefly Laneโs Second Season?
Racking up at almost 500 pages, Kristin Hannahโs 2008 novel follows Tully Hart and Kate Mularkeyโs journey through friendship, love and life and may, in fact, hold the secrets to a plot for a second seasonโespecially since the first season only covers half of the bookโs storyline.
In the last minutes of Firefly Laneโs finale, the iconic duo break hearts when they part ways after Kate turns Tully away from her fatherโs funeral, saying: โWhen I said I could never forgive you for what you did, what do you think that meant?โ
Speaking to Oprah Magazine, Katherine Heigl couldnโt confirm the source of the friendsโ tension, however, she did rule out one optionโJohnny, Kateโs husband doesnโt come between them.
โIt canโt be that Tully sleeps with Johnny. I donโt think that any friendship can come back from that. Iโll fight to the death that it not be that,โ she said.
Itโs also important to note that the book may hold a clue. In the novel, Kate and Tullyโs relationship ends after Tully invites Kate and her daughter, Marah, on her talk show to speak about their relationship, which sees Tully insinuate that Kate is a bad mother.
โTully was trying to help but in a really thoughtless way that was all about Tully. She doesnโt realise that sheโs publicly humiliating her friend on live television, and at the same time, taking the 14-year-oldโs side. That would be enough to put a serious rift in the friendship,โ Heigl revealed.
Even if it sticks to the novelโs major plot lines, season two of Firefly Lane is sure to have its surprises. Besides, the Netflix series has alreadyforged its own path, addingplot lines like Tullyโs relationship with Max and giving Kateโs brother, Sean, a heightened role.
Which Cast Members Will Be Returning For Firefly Lane Season Two?
Itโs clear that there would be no Firefly Lane without best friends Kate and Tully, meaning that fans can expect to see Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke reprise their roles as the iconic duo.
Along side the pair, Roan Curtis and Ali Skovbye should also be set to return to as their best friends in childhood and adulthood, if the show does return.
The series also features Ben Lawson as Kateโs husband Johnny, Yael Yurman as their daughter, and Beau Garrett as Tullyโs mother, Cloud.
And while the finale has convinced its audience that his relationship with Tully is over, thereโs a strong chance that Max (Jon-Michael Ecker) could return for the second season.
But while we wait, you can find usโand our best friendsโre-obsessing over season one.
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For those who spent the early months of this year binge-watching the entirety of Firefly Laneโand hosting many vino nights with the girlsโNetflixโs hit series quickly became a friendship placeholder until some could congregate with their nearest and dearest once more.
Since the streaming giantโs hit series dropped on February 3, 2021, the internet has become infatuated with childhood friends Tully and Kate, thanks to its comparisons to Sweet Magnoliasand This Is Us.
And while, the showโs first season only recently debuted on our screens, fans no longer have to wonder if a reunion with the dynamic duo would be on the horizon.
On May 26, Firefly Lane stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke announced that their hit Netflix series had been renewed for a second season. The pair shared the news while answering questions from fans with Netflix.
โHow long do I have to wait for season 2 of Firefly Lane?โ a fanโs question read, Heigl then turned to Sarah and announced the news.
โI donโt know if youโre getting this as much as I am, but anywhere I go, โIs there gonna be a season 2?โโฆYou know, Iโm just like, โGuysโฆ yes!โโ Heigl announced.
โThereโs gonna be a season 2!โ added Chalke. โWe donโt have all the answers yet, but trust us, it is going to be worth the wait. And we promise all of your questions will be answered.โ
In a press release, Netflix announced that the highly-anticipated return of Tully and Kate will occur in 2022, and they will โreprise their roles as lifelong best friends facing the ultimate test of their friendship and the path to sustain the other relationships in their lives.โ
And during an April interview with The Talk, Chalke opened up about her hopes for season two, especially after that cliffhanger season finale. For those who have forgotten, the final moments of season one saw Kate and Tullyโs relationship fall apart, with Kate refusing to interract with her best friend of 30 years, however, fans were never told the reason why.
โWeโve got to find out what happened with Tully and Kate, like why are they not speaking, a friendship that was so unbreakable?โ Chalke stated. โIs Johnny [Ben Lawson] still alive? I hope we get to go, if we get to do it again, [go] into the โ90s, get some Doc Martens and some flannel going on.โ
While fans eagerly await the second season, you can rewatch season one of Firefly Lane on Netflix here.
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Itโs been almost five years since Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, and while in that time, the pair have remained silent about their personal issues, it looks as if their custody battle has taken a not-so-pleasant turn.
The officiant of their wedding in August 2014, Judge John Ouderkirk, has reportedly chosen to rule in favour of altering an existing custody order that Pitt has requested, meaning that he now has been granted joint custody of their children.
โBrad is extremely happy, heโs over the moon,โ a source close to Pit told E! News. โAll he wanted to do was see his kids. For him, itโs the most positive results.โ
โBrad has always been seeking the opportunity to have more time with his children and prioritised their well-being. The judge ruled in Bradโs favour and significantly modified the customary order to significantly increase his time with the kids.โ
The ruling came after a testimony was heard from a selection of people who had spent time with their children, as well as professional evaluators and therapists.
A second insider close to Pittโs situation spoke with NBC News, claiming that the ruling is a โtentative decision.โ But apparently, Jolie is far from pleased with the outcome and plans to take their legal battle even further.
โJoint custody is not the issue that Angelina objects to,โ the source explained. โThere were other issues of concern, but the court proceedings are closed and sealed.โ Pitt and Jolie shared six children togetherโthree of which are now teenagersโincluding Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne and Knox.
As per new court documents secured by the Associated Press, Jolie has apparently criticised the judge who is involved in the case with Pitt.
Jolie has since requested a court filing, and claims that apparently โJudge Ouderkirk denied Ms. Jolie a fair trial, improperly excluding her evidence relevant to the childrenโs health, safety, and welfare, evidence critical to making her case.โ
Following the news of said filing, Pittโs legal team revealed to the AP, โOuderkirk has conducted an extensive proceeding over the past six months in a thorough, fair manner and reached a tentative ruling and order after hearing from experts and percipient witnesses.โ
No matter who is right or wrong in the situation, it looks like the pair will continue to battle in court for a while.
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The highly-anticipated Friendsreunion episode is finally dropping tomorrow and we quite literally couldnโt be more excited. Weโve waited 25 long, painful years without it and we canโt wait to watch the cast reunite on that iconic couch.
Not even the pandemic could stop our dreams becoming a reality, and while filming may have been slightly delayed, HBO finally confirmed that the special episode be landing on our screens on May 27. In case you havenโt had a chance to check the calendar, that date is tomorrow.
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The reunion will see the Friends cast come together alongside show creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman for an unscripted special.
Itโs the first time the six cast members have reunited for a public event since the showโs final episode, weโre not crying, youโre crying. If youโre keen to know absolutely everything about the episode pre-launch, you can read our detailed breakdown here.
So, we know what itโs going to be but where can we actually watch it? Luckily for all of us, there is only one streaming platform currently offering the episode, which makes it super easy to remember. As per Australian streaming service BINGE, Friends: The Reunion will be available to stream express from the U.S. at 5.02pm AEST on May 27. Could we BE any more excited?
Sign up to BINGE to be the first to watch Friends: The Reunion, and catch up on series like Big Little Lies and Sex And The City.
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Itโs safe to say that each of the women on hit-show Friends were all โ90s style icons. From Jennifer Anistonโs iconic โRachelโ hair cut and Courtney Coxโs penchant for cardigan sets to Lisa Kudrowโs flowing slip dresses, the trio truly set the scene for fashion inspiration for decades to come.
However, it wasnโt just their must-have attire that have kept the showโs leading ladies in the cultural zeitgeist, with their beauty momentsโincluding Rachelโs signature brick-brown lip colourโare finally in the spotlight come 2021.
In a now viral TikTok video, beauty journalist Laura Capon discusses a recent interview withFriendslead makeup artist Robin Siegel, who spilled the secrets on the exact colours each leading lady wore on-screen.
According to Capon, Siegel revealed that the secret to Rachel Greenโs iconic pout was MACโs classic lip pencil in the colour โSpiceโ, paired perfectly with MACโs Satin Lip Colour in the shade โTouchโ.
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And while, yes, the deeper nude shade has been one of MACโs bestsellers for the last two decades, it was Kylie Jenner who brought it back to our attention in 2015, when she announced it was her favourite shade, causing a worldwide shortage. As for MACโs โTouchโ, the colour matches perfectly thanks to its warm-toned neutral shade, that sports a slight natural shine.
Back in 2017, Aniston revealed in an interview with Glamour that she also opted for the same MAC lipstick in the colour โParamountโ while on-screen.
โIt was a browny brick. I remember that was my go-to colour when I was doingFriends,โ she told the publication.
But lucky for Friends fans, Capon delivered even more behind-the-scenes knowledge. She also revealed that Siegel shared the exact colours that both Phoebe and Monica were famously known for. As for Courteney Cox, Siegel admitted that she used MACโs โSpice it Upโ, which is a dark red shade with hints of cranberry.
As for Lisa Kudrow, the quirky guitar-playing masseuse sported a lighter true-nude shade, according to Caponโs interview. Unfortunately, the original shade that was used on Kudrow has been discontinued, however, Seigel claims that cult-favouriteCharlotte Tilbury โPillow Talkโis a very similar colour to what was used.
Given that the Friends Reunion special is mere moments away, thereโs no better time to grab the girls and dress up as your favourite leading lady. Below, check out the exact lip products mentioned (and be sure to nab them before May 27).
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We all have a story. Whether standing in front of a mirror fixated on the width of our hips, or sitting in an office feeling like we donโt deserve to be there, there are many moments of doubt every woman is familiar with. And research commissioned by LโOrรฉal Paris1 confirms it: 94 per cent of Australian women experience low self-esteem, and more than two thirds confess self-doubt is the biggest block to their success.
This epidemic touches us all, but it doesnโt need to define us. So, how to change the narrative? As part of our #KnowYourWorth campaign, a marie claire and LโOrรฉal Paris initiative, we asked women how they overcame self-doubt, embraced their power and found their worth.
FIONA , 32, PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT
โWorking as a fashion buyer for more than 10 years, theyโd always say, โWeโre not saving lives.โ I got to the point where I finally thought: โSo, why am I doing this?โ That turning point made me see myself in the wider context: what am I offering to the world and to myself? I wanted to go into psychology because, as a Black woman, I wanted to help people who felt similar. Itโs scary to completely change careers at this point in my life, but I want to be part of the solution.โ
44% of women would apply for a job where they donโt meet all the criteria compared to 59 per cent of men
ROSIE, 37, STYLIST
โI was badly bullied at school, and I didnโt realise how much it shaped me. I always had self-doubt. Things came to a head after I had my second child and was re-evaluating my career. I realised I wasnโt alone โ so many women forget about themselves in motherhood and start feeling worthless. I started a personal styling business, My Virtual Stylist, and I realised that women lack security in their style because theyโre not confident as a person. Now, I love helping people find their worth and dress in a way that helps them feel amazing. The grass grows where you water it โ if youโre not showering yourself with love and kindness, you canโt bloom.โ
โThe early days of motherhood were a real struggle for me. My identity had been so wrapped up in my career and I just lost sight of who I was. I talked to my husband about how I was feeling โ not just about myself but also about our relationship โ and we made a collective effort to help me find my rhythm and rediscover our dynamic. I eventually realised I was a new version of myself; the old me wasnโt coming back, and I was OK with that. The process made me realise how resilient I am, which builds worth โ you think, โI did that!โโ
44% of women are confident to ask for a payrise compared to 62 per cent of men
TANIA, 55, BUSINESS OWNER
โI was a stay-at-home mum of three for 16 years and felt like I was constantly giving, very depleted and often anxious. When I decided to join an exercise group, it completely transformed my life; I carved out time that was exclusively mine, found new friends who were separate from the family unit and discovered a love for exercise that has seen me compete in half-marathons and triathlons. It gives me a sense of self that is grounded in strength and clarity of mind; 15 years later, I still need that hour a day. It makes me feel like I can accomplish anything.โ
KARISHA, 34, SALES EXECUTIVE
โI had a great career. Then, my father passed away and I had to quit my job because it was just too demanding. For nine months after, it was hard for me to find a role because going through interviews, Iโd get all emotional. Iโd question my worth constantly: โIs it because Iโm not blonde? Is it because my rรฉsumรฉ isnโt good enough?โ Then I realised: โHold up, no-one can tell me Iโm not capable of this, because I know for myself that I am capable.โ Now, whenever I have moments of doubt, my mantra is: โAinโt nobody got time for that!โโ
87% of women compare themselves to other women
GEORGIA, 21, STUDENT
โWhen I was school captain, it was the moment before I had to go on stage to address 1000 people that my inner saboteur would appear: โWhy would these people listen to me?โ But then as soon as I got out there and started speaking, itโd be like, โI can do this.โ Whenever I felt that something was out of my league, my mum would always say, โFeel the fear and do it anyway.โ Thatโs my motto. Now, I understand leadership as a muscle that youโve got to exercise. Every position Iโve taken up has shown me that Iโm more capable than I think I am, which has been awesome.โ
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Among the many celebrity couples whose romances we admire from afar, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski may be our favourite. The famous actors check all the boxes: sweet personalities, a funny relationship origins story, and what seems like very level heads when it comes to raising their two daughters, Hazel and Violet.
In a recent interview, Blunt has explained that she and Krasinski do their best to keep their celebrity status from their children, who are still very young at seven and four years old.
โHazel came home the other day and we were in the kitchen and she goes, โAre you famous?'โ Blunt relayed to the Sunday Times. โAnd Iโd never heard herโฆ weโve never said that word in our house. We donโt talk about it.โ
โSomeone at school had clearly said it,โ the 38-year-old actress said. โI was like, โUmโฆnot really, I donโt think I am. Did someone say that to you, Haze?โ She said, โYeah,โ but then she wouldnโt divulge much more, you know, but itโs weird. Itโs weird.โ
Blunt went on to explain why she chooses to keep her status as a Golden Globe-winning actress quiet within her household.
โI donโt want my kids to feel any more important or special or that thereโs a glare on them any more than other kids,โ she said. โIf they can remain oblivious for the longest time, Iโd be thrilled. They donโt even want to see what I do.โ
โThey donโt even like it when I put on make-up,โ she shared. โThey donโt like any of it! They just want me to be their mummy.โ
And as for whether sheโd want her kids to follow in her acting footsteps? โGod noโno!โ Blunt exclaimed. โPlease God keep them off the stage.โ
Blunt was marie claire Australiaโs April 2020 cover star. Find a snippet of our interview with her here.
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While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have stepped away from their royal titlesโand are preparing to welcome a baby girl in a few months timeโthe pair look to be making the most of their recent move across the pond.
As fans already know, Prince Harry has taken a particular interest in mental health awareness, thanks to his long-time advocacy, his new job post-royal life, and now, his new documentary series with Oprah Winfrey on mental health, The Me You Canโt See.
The series, which premiered in the last week, features personal accounts of mental health battles by Lady Gaga and Glenn Close, amongst many others. As for Oprah and Harry, they also dig into their own mental battles, with Harry speaking candidly about how he handled his motherโs death and his โbottled upโ grief that led to panic attacks and heavy drinking.
In an episode of the docuseries, the Duke of Sussex admits he was โall over the place mentallyโ and described the years between when he was 28 to 32 as a โnightmare in my lifeโ, recalling โpanic attacksโ and โsevere anxietyโ that heโd experience prior to royal engagements.
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โBefore I even left the house, I was pouring with sweat and my heart was racing. I was in the fight-or-flight modeโ, he explained. โI would just start sweatingโฆ I would feel as though my body temperature was two or three degrees warmer than everybody else in the room.โ
โI was willing to drink, I was willing to take drugs, I was willing to try and do the things that made me feel less like I was feeling. I would probably drink a weekโs worth in one day on a Friday or a Saturday night.โ
He then spoke of his journey to seek therapy, which was a choice that he revealed was prompted by both an argument with his wife, Meghan Markle, and the fear that he could lose her as a result of not seeking help.
โI saw GPs. I saw doctors. I saw therapists. I saw alternative therapists. I saw all sorts of people, but it was meeting and being with Meghan,โ he explained. โI knew that if I didnโt do the therapy and fix myself that I was going to lose this woman who I could see spending the rest of my life with.โ
He continued: โIโm now more comfortable in my own skin. I donโt get panic attacks. I have learned more about myself in the last four years than I have in the 32 years before that. I have my wife to thank for that.โ
โTo make that decision to receive help is not a sign of weakness,โ he said. โIn todayโs world, more than ever, it is a sign of strength.โ
The Me You Canโt See is currently available to watch on Apple TV+ here.
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The May 2021 Super Blood Moon is taking place at approximately 9.13pm tonight AEST. Despite the scary-sounding name, itโs actually a very cool experience that sees a huge moon glow a beautiful red colour. Itโs actually the closest the moon will get to Earth for the entire year, so if youโre not planning to have a look up at the sky later, you might want to reconsider.
We spoke with astrologer Emma Vidgen to learn a bit more about the Super Blood Moon and what makes it so special. She also told us that some star signs in particular may feel its effect more than others, so itโs really important to take note of your rising sign.
โIf your rising sign (sometimes referred to as the Ascendant) is in Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces you will find this eclipse more powerful as it triggers big changes around identity, home/family, relationships and career. In addition to these rising signs, if you have your sun in Sagittarius and Gemini this eclipse could also feel a bit more powerful,โ Emma said.
If your rising sign hasnโt been listed as one of the signs to be most impacted, that doesnโt mean you wonโt feel the force of the Super Blood Moon. Emma explains what the event can still mean for the rest of us.
โEclipses always happen in pairs and this one is wrapping a story line thatโs been unfolding in all of our lives since mid-December 2020. Because itโs happening on the south node, itโs main theme is releasing old baggage. Sagittarius is all about finding your own personal truth, so this eclipse is about letting go of old belief systems that no longer serve you.โ
What things should we be doing during the Super Blood Moon?
โGenerally speaking, eclipses are a time of often rapid change. People might literally be โeclipsedโ out of your life abruptly โ e.g. your work wife gets a new job and gets walked the second she resigns. With the south node in Sagittarius, on a collective level, itโs calling for us to look at where we have become too attached to outdated belief systems and ideas that there is only one true approach/perspective/philosophy. Itโs about letting go of a need to always be โrightโ or have the final say. Itโs also a time of powerful intuition so pay attention if youโre getting random pings about an issue thatโs been weighing on your mind.
Eclipses arenโt to be feared. Think of them as a cosmic mindfulness bell to just stop, relax and watch what unfolds. Quit hustling and set aside time to reflect on what old ideas (or habits, or people) youโre ready to release. You donโt have to โdoโ anything, just trust whatโs meant to go, will go.
Because itโs happening on the south node, there is this theme of clearing out and so you might find yourself inspired to do a huge wardrobe purge or reorganise your pantry. Just go with it! Trust your gut and let your intuition guide you. The worst thing you could so is overthink things right now with Mercury slowing down to station retrograde this weekend, itโs a time to trust your instinct rather than try and rationalise.
Finally, the ruler of this moon is Jupiter (which is currently loving life in the sign of Pisces). This gives this moon a flavour of hope. If people or things do make a sudden exit, trust that they werenโt meant to come with you on the next part of your journey. Have faith their absence is making room for something better.โ
You can find out more about Emma or book in an astrology readinghere.
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Itโs no secret that when women support other women, great things can happen. These moments occur every day.
They range from visible activism against issues such as domestic abuse โ to smaller acts of kindness and support women offer to each other daily; such as showing up for a friend going through a break up or grappling with burnout.
The year to date has already seen many Australian women courageously share their stories and use their voice to help support other women across a range of injustices, from raising awareness about period poverty, to domestic abuse and sexual assault. These seven Australian women are the names you need to know this year and beyond, who are fearlessly standing up and supporting other women.
Khadija Gbla is a spirited, inspiring African Australian human rights activist who champions women across a diverse range of ages and minority groups at home and abroad. She is known for her advocacy on a range of injustices that impact women, including racism and female genital mutilation. She works tirelessly through her advocacy work to protect women against this type of abuse, and empower those who have survived it.
Rosie Batty
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Rosie Batty lost her son in 2014, when he was murdered by his own father. Ever since, she has valiantly campaigned against domestic family violence, which also resulted in a 13-month enquiry commissioned by the Victorian government. She continues to drive the national conversation to help protect women and children from domestic violence and raise awareness about coercive control.
Grace Tame
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As a survivor of sexual abuse, Grace Tameโs story is nothing short of inspiring. As 2021 Australian of the Year, she has used her voice as a force for good, calling for changes to our laws on consent and a standard national definition. In the May issue of marie claire, she said: โWeโre all getting very stirred up at the moment. We see these surges and then they die down. What we need to do is sustain a more manageable, reasonable momentum thatโs not so overblown, itโs just measured.โ
Amanda Essery
As the founder of Australian natural skincare + personal care brand Lovekins, Amanda Essery is a 6th generation Australian Chinese entrepreneur and true woman of action. Her brand was founded on a deep interest and passion for providing women and their children with products they can trust and supporting local Australian producers and farmers. Lovekins started from humble beginnings, Amanda started making the range from scratch for her own children, Ethan and Heidi in the kitchen of her modest apartment more than 9 years ago, calling upon her knowledge of native Australian plants that was instilled in her while growing up surrounded by the indigenous community in her hometown of Darwin.
Lovekins is a socially-driven enterprise thatโs range now includes sanitary items made using Australian Cotton, and has most recently partnered with Share the Dignity to become a Champion of Change business, raising money and helping to contribute to their quest to end period poverty and the shame and stigma associated with having a period.
Julia Gillard
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As the first female Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard broke (actually, shattered!) many proverbial glass ceilings, however one particular moment from her political career remains top of mind; what is known as her misogyny speech. It has become one of the most unforgettable moments in parliament, as she stood up for women with conviction and courage.
She later said: โI think even people who may not remember me as a good PM, I think for whoever the next woman is, there will be a bit of a pause, breathe, whatever else this female Prime Minister does, we donโt want it to be like that for her again.โ
Investigative journalist Jess Hill has been covering domestic abuse for more than six years, and her recent book, See What You Made Me Do has been recently released as a documentary series on SBS. Hillโs rigorous reporting and research into domestic abuse has engaged people from around the world, in particular Australia, the USA and UK, and shone a much-needed light on women who are suffering โ often in silence โ from coercive control and physical abuse.
Brittany Higgins
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According to a recent report, as many as 1 in 6 women have experienced at least 1 sexual assault since the age of 15. Since former political staffer Brittany Higgins first spoke publicly in February 2021, she has advocated tirelessly for women who have been victims of sexual abuse. As a result of her ongoing advocacy, Higginsโ rape allegation remains on the political and news agenda.
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While Emma Stone keeps her private life notoriously under the radar, earlier this year, the rumour mill set their eyes on the Cruella actress and a bump that many assumed meant, well, a baby.
Despite never confirming whether the assumptions were true or not, Stone was seen on multiple occasions roaming the streets of Los Angeles visibly pregnant, and presumably gave birth to a baby girl in March, 2021. And now, it looks as if the name of her bundle of joy has been discovered.
Securing a copy of the babyโs birth certificate, TMZ have claim that the document is proof that Stone gave birth to a baby girl, who she has named Louise Jean McCary.
And while the newborn dons a sweet, old-fashioned name, itโs actually more sentimental then many may realise. Stoneโs middle name, Jean, came from her grandmotherโs full name, Jean Louise, which Stone passed down in its entirety and flipped for her daughter.
Stone shares her newborn with husband and Saturday Night Live veteran, Dave McCary. After announcing their engagement at the end of 2019, the pair reportedly said โI doโ, sometime near the end of 2020.
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Despite her daughter being less than six months old, Stone proves that mothers can do both by heading straight back to work to promote her film, Cruella, at its premiere on May 18.
Back in January, a source close to the couple told E! that Stone is โvery excited about her pregnancy and whatโs to come,โ adding that she is spending most of her pregnancy at her Malibu home, only travelling locally if she must.
The source also added that Stone has felt fortunate that she hasnโt had to be on set while expecting. โShe has always wanted a family and canโt wait to be a mother,โ they said. โSheโs felt very lucky that she got to be at home during this period of time and wasnโt working long days on set.โ
The source who spoke to E!โs also echos the information that another source told Us Weekly when news of Stoneโs pregnancy initially broke. โShe seems very happy and very excited about becoming a motherโsheโs constantly oohing and cooing,โ the source said.
โShe looks great, she looks healthy, sheโs glowing. Sheโs been keeping up with friends and work lately, sheโs always staying active and gets her daily exercise in.โ
Stone has previously spoken about her dreams of becoming a mother while sheโs in her 30s, while speaking to ELLE U.S. in 2018.
โMy perspective about kids has changed as Iโve gotten older,โ she told fellow actor and friend, Jennifer Lawrence. โI never babysat or anything. As a teenager, I was like, Iโm never getting married, Iโm never having kids. And then I got older and I was like, I really want to get married, I really want to have kids.โ
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Kate Middleton has long mastered the art of tonal dressing, sporting endless chic fashion pieces that many of us add straight to our wish lists. While on a trip to Orkney, Scotland with Prince William on May 25, 2021, the Duchess of Cambridge made a case for monochrome, timeless dressing but this time, switching up her signature silhouette.
The Duchess of Cambridge donned her signature camel-hued overcoat from Italian designer Massimo Dutti, and paired the outerwear with matching neutral wide-leg trousers, a neutral jumper and a suede clutch purse to create a somewhat โ70s silhouette that certainly suited the future Queen.
Kate also opted to finish off her chic look, by paying homage to her Scottish title, the Countess of Strathearn, by wearing a yellow, red, and black tartan scarf and gold drop earrings from Scottish brand Hamilton & Inches.
When it came to beauty, the Duchess chose to style her hair in a voluminous, half ponytail and natural makeup.
But Kate wasnโt the only one coordinating their look, Prince William sported a navy blue jumper with a matching pair of trousers. However, he opted for a brown textured blazer, that not only broke up the blue, but also perfectly complemented his wifeโs attire.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent their trip visiting the local hospital to participate in its grand opening, after it replaced the previous hospital which has served the Scottish community for 90 years.
Thanks to its new location, it has meant that many NHS services from the Scottish mainland have been restored and Orkneyโs population have been able to receive most of their health care at home.
As the cooler climate fast approaches the Southern Hemisphere, replicating Kateโs tonal attire doesnโt have to be difficult or break the bank. Below, weโve rounded up similar styles that match her head-to-toe camel look.
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Celebrity chef Pete Evans has found himself once again at the centre of controversy, being handed a hefty 80K fine for spreading false claims about his wellness products. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued the infringement notice to Peter Evans Chef Pty Ltd, while Evans has also been ordered to remove non-compliant advertising.
The products they have taken issue with are the โBioChargerโ device, hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers and two oral medicines. He has promoted these drugs and devices as miracle cures for a variety of ailments, including COVID-19. In April last year, he was fined over $25,000 for starting a Facebook live stream and claiming the โBioChargerโ could cure coronavirus.
Following this, he received serious warnings about his promotion of other products, but it seems he hasnโt listened. Itโs worth noting that none of his products are included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, which allows products to be lawfully supplied in Australia.
The TGA statement also said that in some instances, Evan has implied that his products have been endorsed by health professionals. He has been ordered to remove the posts and cease advertising of unapproved products and therapies.
As we know, this is not the first time Evans has found himself in hot water. In November 2020, he was fired by Channel Ten on the day he was due to commence filming for Iโm a CelebrityโฆGet Me Out Of Here! His book publisher and multiple brands also abandoned him for posting a cartoon which included a neo-Nazi symbol on his social media.
He has repeatedly made posts claiming that COVID-19 is a hoax and has publicly opposed vaccines and the wearing of face masks. He has since been removed from Facebook and Instagram for sharing these dangerously false claims.
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The winter months call for many great things โ such as comforting pasta-fuelled dinners, fireside evenings with a glass of pinot noir and retrieving your favourite knitwear from the depths of your wardrobe once again.
While weโre not totally ready to bid farewell to some of last yearโs most prominent fashion trends (such as chic leisurewear and matching tracksuits), itโs once again the perfect time of year to return to sumptuous new knitwear, leather and chic midi dresses.
The new collection from SEED Heritage, available at Myer, is ticking every sartorial box this season, with plum-coloured knitwear, geometric printed dresses and leather skirts.
Whether youโre looking for comfortable and chic leisurewear, or office-appropriate ensembles, these four looks will get you through the chilly months in style.
We love a casual, fleecy matching tracksuit as much as anyone; however a knitted version adds polish to this leisurewear look. Elevate your matching tracksuit game with this knitted set from SEED Heritage, which comes in a ruby plum colour. This mohair crewneck jumper can also be paired with jeans or a leather skirt for weekend or workwear.
Geometric prints are on-trend this winter, and give a subtle nod to 70s style when worn with knee-high leather boots. This beige and black printed version offers instant style โ throw on with your favourite coat for a low-effort but sophisticated look.
Thereโs nothing quite as snug as a turtleneck in winter โ and this dress version is about as sleek as it gets. This slim-fitted dress version from SEED Heritage will quickly become one of your winter staples. Pair with ankle boots or pointed-toe flats with a touch of gold hardware for added elegance.
Mini-skirts are back and they are taking pride of place in our winter wardrobes this season. And when the temperature drops even further, theyโre perfect to pair with tights and boots. We love this burgundy SEED Heritage version, that when paired with a plum mohair knit, will become your go-to outfit.
Yes, you can wear something that is both comfortable, chic and looks smart. Take this matching printed blouse and trouser combination for example. Itโs a step up from your average leisurewear or tracksuit in terms of aesthetic, but it just as comfortable, and certainly wins in the style stakes as far as our wardrobes are concerned this winter.
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The lobby of Sydneyโs latest six-star hotel offering, Crown Sydney in Barangaroo, is like an always-on runway featuring glammed-up travellers, stylish diners and people wanting to be seen striding through, pulling bags or leading entourages. Fashion styles are eclectic, wide-ranging and rarely dull โ from subdued chic to overt influencer, this show is worth taking a moment to enjoy.
This lobby reflects the overall vibe of downtown Sydneyโs new waterfront destination of Barangaroo โ big energy and buzzing. Featuring world-class eateries (for all times and budgets), bars, breweries and a few perfectly-curated boutiques, 24 hours in this waterside spot showcases Sydney at its most glam.
STAY: Crown Sydney
Towering over it all is Crown Sydney โ 75 storeys and 8,000 glass panels of sleek architectural dominance, acting like a beacon drawing people to this glitzy part of town. This is six-star, over-the-top, hectic hotel glamour at its best.
A whopping crystal chandelier hanging in the lobby sets the scene of whatโs to follow โ which van be best described as lavish luxury.
I have stayed in a lot of amazing hotels around the world, but the whole accommodation package at the Crown, from the reception, up the smart lifts, to the room, had a next-level feel of classy opulence. It could be because itโs still new and hasnโt had the chance to get used and worn but also the rooms are pretty amazing.
Even the โcheaperโ rooms โ which start at about $850 a night and all of them boasting spectacular Sydney views โ are sumptuous with bathroom space the size of many hotelsโ average double room. And, these bathrooms include a stunning โsculptureโ which doubles as the bath and a separate toilet room complete with a very intelligent toilet.
TIP: Rain or shine, visit the Crown pool area. On a warm day it has a โBali pool clubโ vibe, with the tunes playing, and people taking lots of selfies on their circular, in-water pool lounges. On a cold day, the steam is rising from the heated pool and you can swim peacefully while gazing across the harbour and Anzac Bridge.
DRINK: Cirq & House Bar
There is no end of bar options in Barangaroo with venues to suit your drinking mood and that cater for your tipple of choice.
If you feel like a ground-level craft beer while sitting outside people-watching in a prime waterfront pozzie, head to House Bar at the spaceship-looking Barangaroo House. It has that no-nonsense, laid back everyday bar vibe where you know youโre there for a drink and a laugh. A couple of levels up is Houseโs posh sister Smoke, where itโs rooftop cocktails in a setting you might find in Los Angeles or New York.
On this wild and wet Sydney evening, we end up at Cirq, on the 26th floor of Crown, for (hidden) sunset drinks. The views are mesmerising and it has the โexclusive clubโ feel, with personalised service and a chic opulence.
TIP: Cirq is definitely a โtop shelfโ experience, and there is a minimum spend per head of $75 and a strict dress code, so itโs not a bar you drop by for a quick cold one in shorts and thongs. Plus always book ahead.
EAT: aโMare & Bรณrn y Tapavino
Barangaroo is a gastronomic haven and can provide anything you crave. There are more than 40 eateries in this teeny slice of CBD heaven, and thatโs not even counting the dozen or so eateries at Crown.
Feel like a quick snack? Drop by for some spicy fried drumsticks at the famous Belles Hot Chicken, or grab some crispy tofu-stuffed bao or a rice bowl at Bingโs.
Looking for a gourmand experience, and the choice is also huge. Bรณrn y Tapavino elevates tapas to a fine dining level, washed down with some pretty amazing Spanish wines.
But we were celebrating a whole lot of milestones and managed to secure a table at the very elegant aโMare, Crownโs Italian offering.
This is a restaurant for not only classic Italian fine dining, but it delivers an element of theatre. The staff on when we visited were vibrant and passionately Italian, easily able to advise on food and wine.
Make sure you are hungry โ because one of aโMareโs specialties is cotoletta orecchia di elefante โ which translates to โelephant earโ but is actually 1kg of crumbed veal cutlet that is so huge (it is to share) but can almost be cut with a spoon.
TIP: Order the trofie al pesto (pesto pasta) โ the pesto is made in a mortar and pestle at your table with the flair and drama of an Italian opera, and I have quite simply never tasted pesto as delicious.
Indulge: Crown Spa
Sydney is brimful of day spas and Thai massage venues โ so if you are looking for a simple massage or facial, you should have no issue finding some place with a vacancy.
But I wanted the special โstaycationโ spa experience โ and hit up the Crown Spa, an oasis of zen in buzzing Barangaroo. Its promotional blurb describes it as โthe perfect escape for a moment of pure, unbridled luxuryโ โ and it is.
The massage I was pretty special โ but it is the opportunity to spend some time in the Aqua Retreat that takes this spa to the next level . After my treatment, I hit up the steam room, sauna (yep, theyโre different) and then lay in the โvitality spaโ and looked out the window at the view.
TIP: Make sure you have 45 minutes before or after your treatment free so you can really enjoy the Aqua Retreat.
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Celebrity Apprentice Australia may be about business and brains but that doesnโt mean itโs short on drama as well. First up was the leaking of cast salaries which apparently caused huge amounts of drama off-screen, particularly when the lowest paid cast member found out. The latest contestants at the epicentre of it all are the Veronica sisters, Lisa and Jessica Origliasso.
The premiere episode saw the sisters engaged in a sibling spat, which nobody would think twice about usually, but reality TV needs to get its drama from somewhere. During their confessional time, things seem to get heated between the pair as a seemingly innocuous conversation escalated into an argument.
โCan you just say it please? โMy patience is getting thin so if you know what needs to be said please say it, because if you know what needs to be said just say it,โ Jess remarked.
Lisa quipped back by saying, โOk Iโm just letting you know something; youโre being a bit much.โ
Jess then went on to say, โIโm irritated. All I need is for you to say it rather than tell me how to say it. Do you understand?โ
Lisa put up her hand before telling her sister that she needed to โtake a momentโ.
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Since the episode has aired, the twins have made a public statement on their Instagram page, calling the show out for catastrophizing the argument.
โWe canโt believe we might actually need to preface this, but reality TV is highly edited out of โcontextโ to amplify drama and narrative that suits the agenda,โ they wrote.
โPlease use common sense and understand this is obviously not a transparent show โ itโs a game show entertainment. The only โbusinessโ in this show is the business of entertainment and drama. And because of that, a charity made 180k last night, which is the whole point here,โ the statement continued.
As with any reality TV show, we need to take anything and everything with a grain of salt, and this incident is just further proof of that.
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Last week, Australian basketball star Liz Cambage sparked a debate among the sporting community following heated comments that pointed out the lack of diversity in promotional photos released ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games. Cambage has once again made headlines following a recent basketball game, in which the coach of the competing team made disrespectful and shameful comments about her weight.
Head coach of the Connecticut Sunโs, Curt Miller, was fined $10,000 and suspended for one game by the WNBA following the comments made against Cambage, who plays for the Las Vegas Aces, according to The Guardian.
Taking to Instagram following the game, the 29-year-old athlete was quick to call out the coach for his words.
โIf thereโs one thing about me, itโs that I will never let a man disrespect me. Ever. Ever. Ever,โ she said. โTo the coach of Connecticut, Iโm sorry little sir man I do not know your name, but the next time you try to call out a referee trying to get a call being like, โCome on, she 300 pounds,โ Iโm going to need you to get it right, baby, because Iโm 6-8, Iโm weighing, I just double-checked because I love to be correct and give facts, Iโm weighing 235 pounds and Iโm really, very proud of being a big b*tch, a big buddy, big Benz baby. So, donโt ever try to disrespect me or another woman in the league.โ
Cambage is one of Australiaโs most successful sporting exports. The athlete won bronze for Australia with the Opals at the 2012 London Olympic Games and is a three-time WNBA All-Star, who still currently holds the WNBA single-game scoring record.
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Miller later confirmed he had made such comments, issuing an apology to Cambage for what was said in the โheat of the moment.โ
โDuring last nightโs game, while arguing a call with an official, I made an inappropriate and offensive comment in reference to Liz Cambageโs height and weight,โ Miller said in a statement, per The Sydney Morning Herald. โI regret what I said in the heat of the moment and want to sincerely apologize to Liz and the entire Aces organization. I understand the gravity of my words and have learned from this.โ
It should go without saying, providing unwarranted (and often unwelcome) commentary on another personโs body is never okayโno matter the circumstanceโand itโs powerful to see women like Cambage standing up and changing the narrative.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William are currently visiting parts of Scotland as they embark on their royal tour. The pair have just visited Edinburgh, where one outfit in particular has caught the eye of royal fashion addicts all around the world.
Fans were delighted when they realised that the Duchess of Cambridge was sporting a royal blue suit, which bears a striking resemblance to a similar outfit worn by Princess Diana almost 30 years ago. This iconic fashion moment is proof that some things never go out of style, especially when worn by Princess Di.
Kate wore the blue double-breasted Zara blazer with gold buttons and a matching pleated skirt from UK brand, Hope. She accessorised the ensemble with a matching blue face mask, tan suede bag and matching shoes.
The biggest styling difference is the fitted nature of Kateโs look, versus the oversized look worn by Diana which was very much in style at the time. Kate also chose to change up the colour palette with tan accessories, while Diana stuck with a monochrome palette, choosing blue for everything right down to the shoes.
In a video with the BBC, William revealed his personal connection to Scotland, and why he will always cherish his time there.
โScotland is the source of some of my happiest memories. But also, my saddest. I was in Balmoral when I was told that my mother had died. Still in shock, I found sanctuary in the service at Crathie Kirk that very morning. And in the dark days of grief that followed, I found comfort and solace in the Scottish outdoors. As a result, the connection I feel to Scotland will forever run deep.โ
He went on to add, โAnd yet alongside this painful memory, is one of great joy. Because it was here in Scotlandโ20 years ago this yearโthat I first met Catherine. Needless to say, the town where you meet your future wife holds a very special place in your heart. George, Charlotte, and Louis already know how dear Scotland is to both of us, and they are starting to build their own happy memories here too. We have no doubt they will grow up sharing our love and connection to Scotland from the Highlands to the Central Belt, from the Islands to the Borders.โ
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has welcomed a serious lineup of badass female superheroes over the years, from Black Widow to Gamora and Shuri, and now, some new ones are on the way in Marvelโs upcoming feat: Eternals. Taking place following the tragic events in Avengers: Endgame, the film will follow an immortal alien race, the Eternals, who have secretly lived on Earth and shaped its history and civilisations.
As if the epic MCU wasnโt enough to have you hooked, the cast is loaded with A-listers, including Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, and Kit Harington. If you needed yet more convincing, Academy Award-winning director Chloรฉ Zhaoโwho took home Best Picture at the 2021 Oscars for Nomadlandโis putting her own spin on the MCU at the helm of the upcoming project.
Read on for everything we know about Eternals.
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The Plot Will Take Place After The Events Of Avengers: Endgame.
Details about the upcoming film have revealed Eternals will take place following the tragic events of Endgame, which left us in the wake of Earthโs standoff with Thanos (played by Josh Brolin).
โFollowing the events ofAvengers: Endgame, an unexpected tragedy forces them out of the shadows to reunite against mankindโs most ancient enemy, The Deviants,โ theofficial synopsisfrom Marvel Studios reads.
But wait, who exactly are the Eternals? The species was created when the alien Celestials came to Earth and experimented on the human race, says Screen Rant. The results: powerful, immortal beings known as the Eternals and evil, less-evolved creatures known as the Deviants. The Eternals live secretly though, having figured out means to disguise themselves among humans for centuries, protecting the planet against their destructive counterparts.
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The Cast Is Jam-Packed With A-Listers.
Among Eternals star-studded lineup is Angelina Jolie as Thena, a warrior and representative for the goddess Athena; Salma Hayek as Ajak, a spiritual leader with super-strength; and Gemma Chan as Sersi, a lover of humankind.
Marvel also looked to Game of Thronesalum to round out its cast, with Richard Madden starring as Ikaris, the most powerful of Eternals, and Kit Harington as Dane Whitman, taking on the role of Black Knight.
Other notable cast members include Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, and Barry Keoghan as Druig.
Eternals Will Introduce Marvelโs First LGBTQI+ Storyline.
Brian Tyree Henry takes on the role of Phastos, an Eternal, who is also Marvelโs first openly gay superhero. Actor Haaz Sleiman will play his husband, and the couple shares a child together.
Marvel boss Kevin Feige says Phastosโs relationship โwas always sort of inherent in the story and the makeup of the different types ofEternals,โ he told The Hollywood Reporter. โI think it is extremely well done, and I look forward to that level of inclusion in our future movies being less of a topic.โ
It Will Also Feature Marvelโs First Deaf Superhero.
Deaf actress Lauren Ridloff, who appeared in the Academy Award-nominated film Sound of Metal, is set to take on the MCUโs first-ever deaf superhero. โI am more thrilled than overwhelmed about being given the opportunity to represent the deaf community,โ she previously said of her role. โIโm very thrilled about thatโjust to bring in that storyline within the MCU. I think thereโs plenty of room for more stories like that.โ
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The Teaser Trailer Has Officially Been Released
Thankfully, Marvel Studios have released the first official trailer for Eternals, which is set to release in theatres on November 5, 2021.
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Celebrity ApprenticeAustralia hit our screens on Sunday night, seeing 14 Australian celebrities battle it out to the finish line. Instead of taking the prize money home for themselves, theyโll be raising money for their chosen charity. The aim is to avoid being fired by the CEO, Lord Alan Sugar, who has hosted the UK version of the same show for the past 14 years.
As with any reality-television show, it isnโt complete without a little drama. This time, however, it all happened off-camera, when the alleged salaries of each contestant was leaked. According to New Idea, the dispute was so severe that it threatened to derail the filming of the entire series.
Clothing designer Camilla Franks is rumoured to be the most underpaid, while Michelle Bridges and Michael โWippaโ Wipfli are said to be the highest, earning $50,000 each. The Veronicasโ Lisa and Jess Origliasso are rumoured to have made a combined $60,000, while Anthony Callea, Ross Noble and Shaynna Blaze are believed to have made $30,000 each.
The insider also added that the cast โdidnโt make as much coin as you would thinkโ.
โForget the million-dollar salary Warnie banked for Iโm a Celebrityโฆ Get Me Out of Here!. This show doesnโt go anywhere near those sorts of dollars. The production company Warner Bros. gets away with lower pay cheques because its charity focused.โ
During Sunday nightโs pilot episode, Sir Alan Sugar did not hold back in grilling the contestants. He even went so far as admitting that he had no idea who most of them were.
โIโve done this in the UK for the past 15 years; normally Iโm faced with a bunch of people that I donโt know [or] ordinary civilians. Today, Iโm faced with a bunch of celebrities that I donโt know. I havenโt got a bloody clue who any of you are apart from you, Ross [Noble].โ
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Months on from her Australian of the Year win, sexual assault survivor Grace Tame has revealed the comments Prime Minister Scott Morrison shared with her following her powerful and emotional speech at the event.
Appearing on the Betoota Advocate podcast this week, a conversation was sparked by the satirical newspaper hosts when they described Morrison as โvisibly uncomfortableโ during Tameโs speech.
โDo you know what he said to me, right after I finished that speech and weโre in front of a wall of media?โ, Tame responded. โI shit you not, he leaned over, and right in my ear he goes, โWell, gee, I bet it felt good to get that outโ.โ
Hailing from Hobart, Tame was the first Tasmanian to ever be named Australian of the Year and has been praised for her work shining a light on child sexual abuse and the warning signs of grooming. The former marie claire Australia cover star was groomed and repeatedly abused by her 58-year-old maths teacher, who was found guilty and jailed from his crimes when she was 15.
In her speech, Tame was explicit in her description of what had happened to her.
โDiscussion of child sexual abuse is uncomfortable. But nothing is as uncomfortable as abuse itself,โ she told the audience during the event. โI lost my virginity to a paedophile. I was 15, anorexic. He was 58, my teacher. For months, he groomed me, then abused me every day: Before school, after school, in my uniform, on the floor. I didnโt know who I was.โ
The following day in question time, Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek asked the Prime Minister if this was, in fact, his response to the โbrave womanโs extraordinary speech.โ
According to The Australian, Morrison said he couldnโt recall exactly what words he used โbut I wouldnโt question that in any way shape or form.โ
โThat is roughly my recollection,โ he responded. โThat was a very brave statement, that is exactly what I meant when I said that to her on that occasion.
โIt was a very proud moment for her and her great struggle and challenge over a long period of time, and what she did on that occasion was speak with a very strong voice about what had occurred to her.
โI think in raising her voice in that way, it would have been great to so many victims of sexual assault and harassment around the country. That is exactly what I meant.โ
Tameโs recent comments come in the wake of allegations of sexual assault and misconduct in parliament. In the past few months alone, the Australian public has been confronted by Brittany Higginsโ allegation that she was raped in Parliament House; saw former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds issue an apology after calling Higgins, an alleged rape victim, a โlying cowโ; backlash over Morrison invoking his daughters to empathise with Higginsโ experience; a nationwide rally to March 4 Justice; and an allegation of Coalition staffers filming and sharing footage of themselves performing sex acts in parliament House.
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In celebration of Barbieโs birthday, we teamed up with Karen Walker and asked YOU to help us create Barbieโs โoutfit of dreamsโ โ an outfit that celebrates creativity, self-expression and personal style. We invited kids (aged 12 and under) to be a part of the process and submit their ideas for an โoutfit of dreamsโ to inspire Walker.
This project is one that hits close to home for Walker. โI have had a close relationship with Barbie since the age of seven when I first got my Malibu Barbie,โ she shares. โJudging Barbieโs โoutfit of dreamsโ was a lot of fun โ when you see young peopleโs work, itโs always incredible.โ
The prize? A custom-made Barbie outfit (crafted by Walker, no less!) along with a Barbie prize pack valued up to $200. We received over 400 colourful, creative and cutting-edge entries from junior creatives around the country.
The Winner
And the winner is โ drumroll please! โ Maddison Condick, age 10. โWe went for the winning [entry] because of the silhouette. There was a really, really strong shape through the skirt and the sleeves that we thought we could execute beautifully,โ Walker explains. โWhat we have is a beautiful silk taffeta gown with white sneakers and a cool attitude. It just reflects how people dress.โ
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I was stopped at a fork in the road looking for a sign. Should I turn left and press ahead with my trip to Sydney despite a once-in-a-century flood closing the highway? Or should I veer right to stay put on the New South Wales Mid-North Coast and reschedule my trip for another โ drier โ time? It seemed as though the heavens were quite literally telling me to do the latter, but that wasnโt the sign I was looking for. So, I consulted my stars for a second opinion.
โYou were born, and you are still here,โ read the notification on my newly downloaded Co-Star app. I took that to mean, โYou only live once: take the trip, buy the shoes, eat the cake.โ After six hours of driving through non-stop rain, I pulled up at my Airbnb in Sydneyโs Bronte and โ as if by magic โ the sun came out. Thus began my week-long attempt to embrace astrology. I threw my hands in the air and surrendered my life choices to the universe. At 28, Iโd had enough of making decisions for myself. I needed a break, a guiding force, a How To: Life manual. So when the Saturn Return Survival Guide by Lisa Stardust landed on my desk promising to help navigate the cosmic rite of passage that first occurs around the age of 28 (jinx!), I took it as a sign and vowed to follow it to the letter.
According to Stardust, a New York-based astrologer, Saturn return is a phase that happens every 27 to 29 years when Saturn โ you guessed it โ returns to the sign it was in when you were born. Itโs an opportunity to reassess our ambitions, relationships, friendships and role on Earth. Itโs also a time of deep reflection, turmoil and self-doubt, and a moment to break down in order to rebuild. โItโs like a celestial bootcamp,โ explains Stardust. โSaturn return forces us to make decisions that will change the course of our lives forever. Itโs a karmic planet, so if you are on the right path the universe will reward you.โ
Who doesnโt want to be rewarded by the universe? Luckily for us all, tapping into the cosmos has never been easier: horoscopes are everywhere right now, astrologers are the new influencers on Instagram and getting your birth chart read is as easy as downloading an app. Everyday thereโs a new Buzzfeed article revealing โThe Best House Plant According to Your Star Sign,โ another viral meme sledging Scorpios, and a curated Spotify playlist for the current moon phase. Itโs been called the new age of astrology and thereโs a reason itโs happening right here, right now.
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A 1982 study found people turn to astrologers in times of stress โ and a 2020 study found millennials are the most stressed generation on record. It doesnโt take a genius (or divine philosopher) to add two and two. Basically, weโre all lost and searching desperately for a life raft to cling to.
Confession: I must admit Iโve never been a die-hard zodiac believer. Sure, I glance at magazine horoscopes when Iโm getting a trim at the hairdressers, I chalk up my crippling perfectionism to being a Virgo, and I blame everything on Mercury retrograde, but Iโve generally considered astrology to be in the same lane as reality TV. Thereโs a basis of truth, but that truth can be easily misconstrued for dramatic effect, it can be manipulated to reflect what the audience wants to see, and it can be interpreted 100 different ways by 100 different people. Iโve always taken my horoscope with a grain of salt (ideally on the rim of a margarita glass).
Until now. My salt-rimmed scepticism dissolved after I had my birth chart read by Yasmin Boland, the London-based astrologer and moonologer (the latter is a term Boland coined to describe when โastrology meets the moon in conscious creationโ). Speaking to Boland over Zoom was like chatting to a close friend who knew intimate details of my life. More than that, the conversation was like tapping into the subconscious voice in my mind thatโs always been there, but Iโve had on mute. It was an awakening.
โYou are a Virgo with Sagittarius rising and a Scorpio moon, so that means youโre very focused on your career [tick], youโre disciplined when it comes to money [tick] and you will do well to marry a Gemini [tick],โ explained Boland, who seemed pleased when I revealed my boyfriend of nine years is, indeed, a Gemini. โI always tell women to never marry a man who hasnโt been through a Saturn return, so you should hold off a few years.โ
Noted. I told my boyfriend to cancel all proposal plans until 2024 and started to practise what Boland preached. To fully embrace my birth chart, she advised me to be meticulous with my note-taking, to think positively and avoid going for the cheap laughs. As the stars wish.
Saturn Return Survival Guide
On Tuesday, I wanted to turn down a new commission because I was feeling slightly overwhelmed with my workload, but my horoscope said to โstart new projects and collaborate with othersโ. So I did, and the project was a breeze and I was more than capable of doing it along with the rest of my work. On Friday, my horoscope correctly pointed out that I was avoiding intimacy and pushed me to: โExpress how you feel. Donโt play with peopleโs hearts like a sadistic cat.โ So I apologised to my boyfriend for ignoring him all night, explained the source of my annoyance and asked him to โchew quieter for godโs sake, you sound like a cow.โ On Saturday, my Co-Star app simply said, โYou are incredible.โ And look, I canโt argue with that.
The stars didnโt always get it right. Or, rather, I didnโt always agree with them. A Glamour article titled โThese are the acts of self-care you should try, according to your star sign,โ suggested I have a go at flower arranging, but I hate flowers. They die. Then you have to clean the vase. Hard pass. My Saturn Return Survival Guide offered up a manifestation spell to rid myself of toxicity. It involved scooping a bowl of salt water from the sea, burying a black candle with a list of habits I wish to rid my life of, and repeating a hex with the line: โI call on the universe to hear this petition. I banish, I banish.โ Yeah, thatโs a no from me. Towards the end of the week, Co-Star sent a notification saying, โToday you feel like the mouth of a cave,โ and I still have no idea what that means.
Spells and riddles aside, when the stars aligned, I felt it all click into place. A shiver ran down my spine when Boland explained that Saturn is related to father figures. โI would suspect you had a difficult childhood [tick] and if you came from an unstable home [tick], stability will be your number one focus in life,โ she said. โAs you go through your Saturn return, you will make peace with that. The full moon is the right time to forgive things from the past and move on.โ
Hereโs where things get a bit dark. As I was relinquishing my life to the powers above, my estranged father was lying in a hospital bed doing the same, after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. Once again, I was standing at a fork in the road looking for a sign. Should I turn left and visit my dad despite having not seen him in 10 years? Or should I veer right and stay put, leaving the past safely locked behind the door I slammed shut a decade ago? To decide, I referred to something Boland said in my birth-chart reading: โNow is a very good time for you to work on all your relationships. Rather than insisting on standing on your own two feet, you should reach out to other people for help.โ
It was like Boland knew my greatest weakness and was daring me to face it. Being vulnerable is higher than flower arranging on my list of loathed activities. Itโs not a selfless thing; Iโm not altruistically protecting my loved ones from my problems. Or even a martyr thing; I donโt get off on suffering in silence. Itโs a lazy thing. Talking about feelings is hard and Iโd rather not do it.
Nevertheless, she persisted โ and followed Bolandโs advice. I asked for help and held my sisterโs hand as we walked into the hospital. I made peace with the past as I sat beside my fatherโs bed and felt years of resentment and anger start to fade away. I opened up and cried on a friendโs shoulder, and I felt stronger for it all. If Saturn return is a test in breaking down and rebuilding, then I give myself an A+ (like the overachieving, perfectionist Virgo I am).
Facing the turbulence of my first Saturn return and the sobering reality of mortality, I found an unexpected comfort in my horoscope. โThey say people donโt read their horoscopes when theyโre having a good day. People often turn to astrology when theyโve got an issue they need to resolve,โ says Boland. โAstrology helps people to understand themselves and the world around them. I hope youโre slightly helped knowing your unstable childhood was in your chart, and now you know that you can grow from it and use it to create a better future.โ
I am, and I will.
With the full moon looming large in the night sky, I followed Bolandโs commands once more and let my emotions flow free. I stood at my bedroom window looking up at the stars and let go of it all: the weight of the week that was, the challenges in my past, the fear of being vulnerable โ and the pent-up anger I felt towards my neighbours, yelling, โTurn your music down for godโs sake, itโs 11pm.โ
Sorry, that was a cheap laugh.
It turns out I wasnโt looking for a sign after all. I was looking for confirmation of what I already knew, a nod of approval to do what I wanted, an omen to show me I was on the right path. And thatโs exactly what I found.
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Ever since Netflix released its latest biopic, Halston, a deep dive into the extraordinary and influential life of designer Roy Halston Frowick, better known as Halston, many have begun to look back at those who wore, and continue to wear, his iconic designs. From muses Bianca Jagger and Anjelica Huston to Liza Minnelli, whose signature look is said to have been crafted by her longtime friend, right up to the late โ00s with celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, there are plenty of famous faces who are regularly seen sporting Halston designs. Read on for 14 memorable moments where celebrities wore Halston.
Jackie Kennedy, 1961
Former First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, had a few trademark pieces that defined her iconic styleโincluding the pillbox hat, as seen pictured below at her husband, John F. Kennedyโs, inauguration. Interestingly, prior to the creation of his namesake label, Halston was the brains behind the legendary piece.
โFunny thing about that pillbox hat,โ the designer once said during a 1966 interview, via Vogue. โIt was made too small for herโฆ but Mrs. Kennedy wore it anyway. When a gust of wind threatened to topple it from her head, she dented it hanging on to the hat. The Seventh Avenue copycat hat makers reproduced the design by the thousands so accurately that each pillbox had a dent in it.โ
Anjelica Huston, 1972
The American model was a regular on the runways of Halston in the โ70s.
Liza Minnelli, 1973
Many might not know that Halston was behind the creation of Minnelliโs signature look, right down to the pixie cut, and the pair had a close bond throughout the โ70s and โ80s. The actress was even wearing a Halston gown when she accepted her Academy Award for Cabaret.
Bianca Jagger, 1974
Jagger was a frequent wearer of Halston, and the former actress and designer were some of Studio 54โs most frequent guests. Her red sequin dress, with matching jacket and hat, are among one of Jaggerโs (and Halstonโs) most legendary.
Lauren Hutton, 1975
Lauren Huttonโs rainbow chiffon gown from the โ75 Oscars is often regarded as one of the most iconic in Academy Awards historyโand it was, in fact, a creation by Halston.
Elizabeth Taylor, 1976
While attending the 44th Annual Academy Awards, actress Elizabeth Taylor turned to friend and designer Halston for her red floor-length gown, which she accessorised with an Art Nouveau butterfly brooch by Boucheron.
Liza Minnelli, 1986
Halston is credited with crafting his friend and muse, Liza Minnelliโs, signature look. โI met him when I was 20,โ Minnelli told WWD in a 1990 interview. โFrom that time, I never did a show or went to a partyโor threw oneโwithout him guiding me. Every show I did, I performed in his living room first. In him there was tastefulness, style and simplicity.โ
โWe got along instantly, and he became my fashion mate,โ the entertainer later told Harperโs Bazaarof meeting the late designer. โI did what he said. He really took care of me.โ
Sarah Jessica Parker & Carrie Bradshaw, 2008
When filming the Sex and the City 2 film, Sarah Jessica Parker made sure to include not one, but two Halston Heritage collection looks for her iconic character Carrie Bradshaw. The collection reworks Halstonโs signature pieces from the โ70s, only with a modern edge.
Sarah Jessica Parker, 2010
Unsurprisingly, when arriving at the 2010 Met Gala, themed โAmerican Woman: Fashioning a National Identityโ, Parker opted for a stunning gold Halston gown. She accessorised with a matching headpiece and chunky jewellery.
Nicole Richie, 2011
For the launch of her own clothing line, House of Harlow 1960, Nicole Richie wore a shimmery Halston dress.
Kate Moss, 2016
Appearing at the Cannes Film Festival for Loving, model Kate Moss dipped into the Halston archives for her red carpet look.
Tracee Ellis Ross, 2017
For her hosting duties at the 2017 American Music Awards, Tracee Ellis Ross wore a vintage Halston sequin number.
Anne Hathaway, 2017
Following the arrival of her son, Anne Hathaway appeared on The Tonight Show in 2017 wearing a gorgeous one-shouldered black gown by Halston.
Priyanka Chopra, 2017
Arriving at the Baywatch premiere in Miami, Priyanka Chopra looked dazzling in a blue Halston dress, which the actress paired perfectly with matching eyeshadow.
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It should come as no surprise that the end of Married At First Sightโs eighth season, saw a plethora of reality TV fans flock elsewhere for their on-screen drama fix.
And while, yes, the series is already a huge success in the United Kingdom, the seaside spectacle is apparently set to make its way down to our shores.
Thanks to Australian gossip podcast, So Dramatic!, the tea has been already been spilled over the new must-watch.
But what is Ex On The Beach even about? Practically explained in the name, the series strands a group of eight singles on a beachside getaway, where each of the contestants go from enjoying their time in the sunshine, to wishing they could sail away after their ex-partners are invited along to join them for the trip.
As for which Australian โcelebritiesโ will be joining the local version of the show, MAFS alum Jessika Power was initially approached for the series. However, she turned it down after she revealed that she was dating rapper, Filthy Fil, at the time.
While scouting Power for the show may have seemed like a good idea, So Dramatic! also claims that she chose not to appear after admitting that she had โbetter offersโ to choose from.
But of course, those sifting through Australiaโs reality TV elite are sure to come across even more MAFS stars. Apparently, Michael Goonan from the showโs seventh season, was also approached to star in the show, alongside ex-partners Stacey Hampton and KC Osborne, and has apparently confirmed his participation.
Goonan is also rumoured to have been offered โ$90,000 to go on the show for four weeks, plus the two weeks he will need to quarantine,โ as per So Dramatic!.
And while Goonan has supposedly given the all-clear to appear on-screen once more, itโs important to note that he is also apparently in a relationship. Currently dating Maddie Bloom, a close friend to the pair revealed that Bloom was โok with him appearing on the show because itโs for his โcareerโ.
Prior to Bloom, Goonan was controversially dating Osborne who he was not paired up with on the experiment. According to podcast host Megan Pustetto, Osborne has previously stated that sheโd only appear on Ex On The Beach if Power wasnโt taking part, which means her participation could be likely.
As for Hampton, she is currently caught up in a legal battle for allegedly breaking COVID-19 restrictions. Recently, she was charged with three counts of breaching restrictions after she was spotted travelling interstate instead of remaining in self-isolation.
Following said counts, Hampton is potentially facing up to $20,000 of fines and two years in prison, if she is found guilty. And while she is supposedly able to make an on-screen appearance on Ex On The Beach, it will surely all depend on when sheโs required in court.
Searching outside of the MAFS universe, The Bacheloretteโs Ciarran Stott was also apparently approached by producers of the show, however, his participation was revoked after none of his exesโJessica Brody, Renee Barrett and Kiki Morrisโhas any interest in being on-screen alongside him.
And after what went down on Bachelor In Paradise last year, we canโt say we blame them.
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Fans around the world collectively screamed when Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life was released back in 2016. Finally, weโd receive answers to the questions weโd had swirling in our minds since 2007. Did Rory and Logan end up together? Are Lorelai and Luke still together? Does Kirk still work at every single store in Stars Hollow?
Unfortunately, the bombshell revival episode actually left us with more questions than answers. The cliff-hanger which saw Rory announce her pregnancy was almost too much to bear, but itโs exactly how the showโs creator Amy Sherman-Palladino wanted it to end.
While a few members of the cast have previously seemed optimistic about the chances of a revival, at least one original cast member is almost certain it wonโt be happening. In a recent interview with Town & Country magazine, Kelly Bishop (who played Emily Gilmore) has shut down almost any hope we had.
โI honestly think itโs very unlikely that kind of a situation could be pulled together because so many of the important actors in it, theyโve all gone their separate ways and have other projects and other things to do. It would have to be like a continuation of those four extra episodes, but I just donโt see it happening,โ she said.
Even Bishop herself believes there are a few unanswered questions that still need to be addressed, but scheduling conflicts make it tricky for everyone to reunite. All weโre hearing is that it might not be completely off the cards, so weโre definitely still holding out hope.
Without Emily Gilmore, the show simply wouldnโt have been what it was. And, as for whether or not sheโd be interested in reprising her role as the ruthless, yet endearing matriarch, it seems Bishop still holds a place for Emily Gilmore in her heart.
โWe all loved it, and there might be some opportunity, but it doesnโt seem too likely. But sure, Iโd play her again. Iโd love to.โ
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Anya Taylor-Joy is continuing her fictional transition from the 1950s to the swinging โ60s in the new teaser for her upcoming psychological thriller movie, Last Night In Soho. After a celebrated turn in the Netflix chess drama The Queenโs Gambit, the next period-adjacent plot sheโs tackling will feature โa young girl, passionate in fashion design, who is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer.โ As per the nature of a thriller, there are some twists: โ1960s London is not what it appears, and time seems to fall apart with shady consequencesโฆโ
Last Night In Soho will be helmed by English director Edgar Wright, (Hot Fuzz, Baby Driver) and is based on a story that he himself wrote. While the teaser trailer that has just landed doesnโt reveal much else about the intriguing premise, it does give us a hint at the rich visuals of the film. Think neon and red lighting ร la director Nicolas Winding Refnโs work in The Neon Demon.
WATCH: Last Night In Soho (Official Teaser Trailer)
Beyond Taylor-Joy, the rest of the cast features considerable acting talents. Veteran English actress Diana Rigg, who youโll likely remember as the acerbic matriarch Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones will play a character called Miss Collins. Terrence Stamp also joins the filmโs lineup of impressive older thespians, while Shadow and Boneโs lead Jessie Mei Li and Doctor Whoโs Matt Smith are also set to star. As to further details on their characters? More will likely reveal itself when the full Last Night In Soho trailer is released on Tuesday.
While Beth Harmon fans are still awaiting confirmation on whether a Queenโs Gambit season two will be greenlit by Netflix, Last Night In Soho is happily set for release on October 22 later this year.
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Bennifer has struck again, but this time, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have taken their supposed romance to the other side of the country.
As per People, there are new photos taken of the pair on May 23 while on a trip to Miami, where sources described Lopez as โall smilesโ. Their latest coastal rendezvous comes mere days after a source told Us Weekly that the pair had returned to Los Angeles, after being spotted in Montana.
โThey have kept in touch every day since their Montana trip,โ the source said. โJennifer is doing well. She seems very happy and excited about her future.โ
Back in April, the two first sparked reunion rumours after they were spotted together near Lopezโs Los Angeles home. However, sources at the time claimed that their time together was strictly platonic, saying:
โThey are friendsโฆ. Theyโve never not been,โ a source revealed to Page Six.
But naturally, circumstances changed after reports surfaced in early May about the famous exesโ trip to Big Sky, Montana.
โShe had a great time with Ben,โ a source said, per People. โShe is happy with him and enjoys spending time with him.โ Another insider added, โ[Jennifer] spent several days with Ben out of town. They have a strong connection. Itโs all been quick and intense, but Jennifer is happy.โ
Having recently announced her split from Alex Rodriguez, Lopez and Affleckโs reunion comes 17 years after they called off their engagement in 2004. And now, the pair look to have reunited and are become more and more serious as time goes on.
โShe wants to give it a shot with Ben,โ a source said, as per E!. โThey never really had closure, and she has always wondered what could have been. The timing was never right and they were in different places until now.โ
โ[Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez] have always stayed in touch and had a strong connectionโฆ She finally has had the opportunity to spend time with him and see where this could lead. They are very comfortable together and itโs easy. She wants to keep seeing him and is very happy.โ
And while the world waits with bated breath for a loved-up announcement, it turns out that even Hollywood A-listers close to the pair are hoping for the same outcome. Matt Damon, whoโs rather close to Affleck, has also publicly hoped for a reunion.
โI hope itโs true. I love them both. I hope itโs true,โ he admitted on an interview withToday on May 11. โThat would be awesome.โ
Until then, the world can only wait patiently for the pair to make the announcement. And in the meantime, weโll be watching the โJenny From The Blockโ music video and imagining part two of their loved-up yacht romance.
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Behind the flashing cameras, rush of excitement and glamour of celebrity, itโs their charm that shapes our connection to stars of screen, stage and literature. Itโs for this reason that for Nยฐ5โs 100th anniversary, CHANEL respects their icon of empowerment, femininity and luxury with a dedicated film.
In a new film released tonight, faces, friends and muses of CHANEL reflect on the Eau de Parfumโs heritage and the cultural forces that have shaped it into the cross-generational celebrity it is today.
Led by French actress and the face of CHANELโs Nยฐ5 100th anniversary campaign, Marion Cotillard speaks from her experiences in the public eye on the power of celebrity and on her responsibility to use her voice as a force for good.
โCelebrity Byโ contributors Marion Cotillard, Lil Buck, Graydon Carter, Marie-Agnรจs Gillot, Hung Huang and Laurie Santos
Joined by ballet dancer and choreographer Marie-Agnรจs Gillot, dancer Lil Buck and psychologist Laurie Santos, the panel also reflects on the prominence of celebrities as taste-makers and how society is fascinated with their prominence, as we seek inspiration from their craft and emulate their aesthetic. Bringing the conversation to a personal level, Chinese fashion media figure Hung Huang and former editor of Vanity Fair, Graydon Carter, also reflect on how the contemporary media and celebrity landscape shapes popular culture, fashion and icons.
Airing at 9pm AEST tonight Friday 21 May 2021, CHANELโs homage to Nยฐ5, Celebrity By, and video vignettes of the contributors are streaming on CHANEL.com and @chanelofficial.
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Jennifer Aniston confirms 'something is happening' with Friends
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After yearsโ25 to be exactโof hoping, praying and rumours, our prayers have been heard and the original cast of Friends has been confirmed for a reunion with HBO Max โ which is streaming on Binge in Australia.
The streaming service has announced that the epic event will (finally) premiere on May 27, announcing the news with an emotional sneak peek. The original castโJennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmerโare seen walking together from behind, as a slowed-down version of the classic theme song, โIโll Be There for Youโ, plays.
While itโs not a reboot of the show per se, the reunion will see the iconic cast appear alongside show creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman for an unscripted special, marking the first time all six original cast members are together for a public event since Friendsโ last episode in 2004.
โGuess you could call this the one where they all got back together โ we are reuniting with David, Jennifer, Courteney, Matt, Lisa, and Matthew for an HBO Max special that will be programmed alongside the entire Friends library,โ said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer at HBO Max (via THR).
โI became aware of Friends when it was in the very early stages of development and then had the opportunity to work on the series many years later and have delighted in seeing it catch on with viewers generation after generation. It taps into an era when friends โ and audiences โ gathered together in real-time and we think this reunion special will capture that spirit, uniting original and new fans.โ
Below, weโre rounding up everything we know so far about the upcoming Friends reunion.
The HBO Special Will Be Filmed On Its Original Stage.
The special will be filmed on Stage 24 on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot in Burbank, Calif, where the show was filmed. Series creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman will also be involved.
In fact, fans have already been given their first look at the new design of Monicaโs apartmentโso get ready to feel nostalgic.
The set designer from the original series shared the sneak peek on Instagram, sharing a glimpse at the iconic New York City apartment.
Taking to Instagram, Greg Grande told fans: โWait for it !!! Excited to be part this project and see my work come back to life โค๏ธ๐ #onemoretime #friendsreunion.โ
In May 2021, Courtney Cox revealed a few juicy tidbits about what Friends fans can expect. Speaking on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Cox said that the reunion was an emotional one for her.
โIt was so unbelievable, so emotional,โ she said. โItโs an unscripted reunion and we got to be on Stage 24 for the first time all of us in, I forget how many years. 15 years? 17 years?โ
She continued, โIt was great. It was really fun. We had a lot of special surprises โ and it was fantastic. It really was.โ
And about that iconic opening credits sequences featuring the fountain? As it turns out the cast was actually sopping in the fountain for hours.
We were in that fountain for a long time,โ she revealed. โSomebody thought that would just be really fun, and let me tell you what happens: itโs not fun to be dancing in a fountain for hours and hours.โ
โI remember Matthew Perry saying at one pointโand we didnโt know each other that well at that pointโbut I remember, and this is so Matthew but he was like, โcanโt remember a time that I wasnโt in this fountain.โ
The Special Will Not Be A New Episode, But A Reunion Of Its Iconic Characters.
While some may have been confused when the news was first released, the episode wonโt be an episode of the sitcom but a reflection of the series with its original cast, where they go behind-the-scenes and share new insights.
HBO Max explained in a statement, โLastly, in order to avoid any misunderstanding about what this special is, we want to make it very clear that this is not a new, original episode of the series. The cast will be appearing as themselves, not as their beloved characters.โ
Where And When Can We Watch The Friends Special In Australia?
As per Australian streaming service BINGE, Friends: The Reunionwill be available to stream express from the U.S. at 5.02pm AEST on May 27.
Itโs safe to say, we can hardly wait for this.
Sign up to BINGE to be the first to watch Friends: The Reunion, and catch up on series like Big Little Lies and Sex And The City.
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This article contains mentions of sexual assault, self-harm and rape and could be triggering to some.
Appearing on Prince Harry and Oprah Winfreyโs AppleTV+ documentary series, The Me You Canโt See, Lady Gaga got candid on her personal experiences with mental health and self-harm. The entertainer revealed that following her rape, which she first shared in 2016, she found out she was pregnant.
โI was 19 years old, and I was working in the business, and a producer said to me, โTake your clothes off,'โ the Oscar winner told Winfrey. โAnd I said no. And I left, and they told me they were going to burn all of my music. And they didnโt stop. They didnโt stop asking me, and I just froze and IโI donโt even remember.โ
Gaga goes on to say that even now she continues to struggle with her mental health and PTSD, and can often be triggered by things that remind her of what she went through. Reflecting years following the sexual assault, Gaga went to a hospital to be treated for pain and was surprised when the hospitalโs team sent a psychiatrist to treat her rather than a medical doctor.
โFirst I felt full-on pain, then I went numb,โ she continued. โAnd then I was sick for weeks and weeks and weeks and weeks after, and I realised that it was the same pain that I felt when the person who raped me dropped me off pregnant on a corner. At my parentsโ house because I was vomiting and sick. Because Iโd been being abused. I was locked away in a studio for months.โ
The A Star Is Bornactress also reflected on her past experiences with self-harm, explaining she believed it was the only way she was able to show how she was feeling inside.
โMy mental health, I thought, was a problem when I was very young. I used to cut myself when I was very young,โ she says. โI had my own experiences with abuse and itโs really hard for me to articulate in a way where I feel like itโs safe for young people to listen or even older people to listen about why anyone would cut. I do believe that those urges, for me, came from a place of I need to show the hurt inside.โ
โYou know why itโs not good to cut? You know why itโs not good to throw yourself against the wall? You know why itโs not good to self-harm? Because it makes you feel worse,โ she continued. โYou think youโre going to feel better because youโre showing somebody, โLook, Iโm in pain.โ It doesnโt help.โ
Gaga finished on a positive note, explained she โlearned all the ways to pull myself out of it. It all started to slowly change.โ
The Me You Canโt See premieres May 21 on Apple TV+.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact Lifeline for 24/7 support on 13 11 14 or visit the website at lifeline.org.au. If itโs an emergency, call 000.
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Ever since Netflixโs Selling Sunsetgraced our screens, exploring the glitzy and dramatic world of real estate in Los Angeles, weโve been not-so-patiently waiting for a similar offering to pop up on our very shores. Well, that day has come with Amazon Prime Video announcing the release of its newest reality series: Luxe Listings Sydney.
The reality series, as the name suggests, will deep dive into Sydneyโs real estate marketโone of the most expensive, breathtaking and โcompetitiveโ in the worldโwith top real estate agents Gavin Rubinstein, DโLeanne Lewis, and Simon Cohen at the helm.
โLuxe Listings Sydneyoffers viewers an intimate look into the buying and selling of high-end, luxury real estate,โ its official description reads, with the series set to follow the intensely competitive professional lives of its three agents, as well as sharing glimpses into their personal lives.
Of course, viewers will get an inside look at some of Sydneyโs most luxurious homesโcomplete with both beachfront and harbour views, of course.
โWe are pleased to be announcing the new Sydney real estate docu-reality series to our growing and successful Amazon Australian Originals line up,โ says Erika North, Amazon Studios Head of Originals.
โWe are looking forward to continuing our work with talented Australian producers to showcase the beautiful backdrop Sydney provides and give customers a glimpse into the world-class real estate market in this iconic city.โ
If our obsession with Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listings prove anything, itโs that this series is shooting straight to the top of our must-watch lists.
We donโt know much else about the series just yet, but we know it will premiere on Amazon Prime on July 9.
Read on to meet the upcoming cast of Luxe Listings Sydney.
DโLeanne Lewis
Currently the principal at Laing+Simmons Double Bay, Lewis is no doubt going to bring her A-game with the know-how from her career that spans two decades. While weโll get to see her competitive side shine on the series, Lewis will also share insights into her life as a single mum of two adorable kids.
Cohen founded Cohen Handler, one of Australiaโs leading property buyerโs agencies, in 2009 and is currently its CEO. According to his company website, Cohen has a โstrong passion and knowledgeโ for property, which has seen his profile include homes valued between $500,000 and $22.5 million.
According to his bio, Rubinstein is โdefining a new era of real estateโ with his agency the Rubinstein Group and is one of the โmost desired property advisersโ in Sydney. With his โcharacter, negotiation skills and refined attitudeโ, we have no doubt Rubinstein is going to keep things interesting on Luxe Listings Sydney.
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Luxe Listings Sydney will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 9.
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Biopics are having a real moment right now and weโre loving every minute of it. Journeying back through time and reliving some of the biggest moments in pop culture history feels like a real gift, especially if you didnโt get to live it out at the time. Now, Cher is the latest celebrity getting the biopic treatment, courtesy of Universal and Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth.
The star took to Twitter to announce the news, in celebration of her 75th birthday. She also revealed that the film will be produced by the talented team behind Mamma Mia!, having worked with them back in 2018 on the second film. As it turns out, screenwriter Eric Roth is the man behind Forrest Gump and A Star Is Born, so itโs safe to say the project is in very good hands.
Ok Universal is Doing Biopic With My Friends JUDY CRAYMER,GARY GOETZMAN PRODUCING. THEYY PRODUCED BOTH MAMMA MIAโS,& MY DEAR DEAR Friend 4 YRS, & OSCAR WINNER..ERIC ROTH IS GOING 2 WRITE IT๐ป๐โผ๏ธ FORREST GUMP A STAR IS BORN SUSPECT TO NAME A FEW OF IS FILMS
The film will focus on her decades-long career and her wild and wonderful personal life. It wonโt exclusively cover the highs though, as the singerโs devastating lows have also played an important part in shaping who she is. Cher has been married twice, Oscar-nominated twice and is also a mother of two.
Nobody can forget her love affair with Tom Cruise back in 1985, which created a stir due to their 15-year age difference (he was 23 at the time and she was 38. The pair bonded over their shared dyslexia, but ultimately their busy schedules kept them apart.
When it comes to career hustle, nobody does it better than Cher. Her 1987 fragrance named โUninhibitedโ brought in $15 million worth of sales in the first year alone. Her Cher Barbie doll became the highest selling doll of the year in 1976 and she is the only artist to have had Billboard number ones in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to 2010s. In short, sheโs basically done anything and everything.
As for her life on the big screen, her filmography includes Silkwood, Mask, The Witches of Eastwick and Moonstruck (for which she won the Academy Award for best actress).
When it comes to the fashion moments weโre most looking forward to seeing, her 1974 Met Gala Naked Dress is undoubtedly number one. Other top hits include the leopard print bodysuit from her 1979 TV special, 1986 Academy Awards Mohawk Dress and the 1992 Love Hurts Tour where she wore a leather leotard with chains.
The internet is already in a frenzy following the good news, as we wait to watch the life of a true icon play out on the big screen. In response to a fan who said they had been waiting 50 years for a Cher film, the singer simply replied: โI had more life to live.โ
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Remember when we discovered face serums? A true lightbulb moment, right? Suddenly it seemed ludicrous that we hadnโt been taking advantage of these highly concentrated, extra-efficacious formulas all along.
After all, nothing says โticking off skin goalsโ like applying a serum and a moisturiser to work in unison. Both aim to correct your concerns, just in different ways (serums diving deep beneath the dermis and moisturisers locking everything good in and everything bad out on the surface).
Well, nowโs the time to come to the exact same revelation, but for your eye area. While weโll bet you already have an eye cream in your topical repertoire, doubling down with an eye serum beneath (or solo if you prefer the idea of a lighter lone formula) will only help matters. And yes, by matters we definitely mean dark circles, puffiness and all the other eye area-specific issues we face.
Weโve rounded up the best options to aid you in finding your favouriteโฆ here are the 7 best eye serums in Australia.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
A firming formula loaded with retinol and nutrient-rich marine kelp, itโs designed to replace wrinkles and fine lines with smooth, supple skin.
Using honey and royal jelly as well as BlackBee Repairโข technology, this soothing eye serum helps continuously correct wrinkles and loss of tissue firmness. $170 at David Jones
Philosophy Time In A Bottle 100% In-Control Resist Renew Repair Eye Serum
Taking full advantage of its active-enhanced mix, it fights back against the effects of environmental stress (primarily dullness, lines and uneven texture).
Enriched with regenerating red hibiscus, this Dior delight detoxifies and fights dullness, adding luminosity to the eye area while also enhancing smoothness.
If itโs a little luminising and lifting action youโre seeking, try this light-as-air brightening delight โ itโs as refreshing as it is radiance-reviving.
Heroing yarrow extract (an ingredient that protects against the breakdown of collagen around the eyes), this botanical blend smoothes and soothes rapidly.
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Soap brows have been an eyebrow trend for over a year now, but lately the style โ brushing your brow hairs up using โsoapโ to create a bushy effect โ has hit peak level, with brands releasing more skin-friendly options to use instead of, well, soap.
If youโre still a little confused about the brow trend (who wouldnโt be, it literally involved soap initially) itโs surprisingly easy to master, and could be the answer to your eternally unmanageable brow hairs.
Here, we run through a simple tutorial on soap brows.
What Are Soap Brows?
Soap brows are essentially just brows that are styled using a โsoapโ to achieve a brushed-up effect. The result is similar to brow lamination, where hairs are brushed upward to achieve a fuller, bushy finish.
How Do You Achieve Soap Brows?
First, youโll need a clean spoolie brush. If you need to do any brow filling, do this prior to styling as the product in your brows may result in a less seamless finish if you add colour on top.
In the past, many used actual house soap to create soap brows, and you still can โ although youโll need to be careful, because if you sweat, there is a chance the soap will leak into your eyes, which at the very least wonโt be fun, and at the very most could be dangerous.
Just roll the spoolie in the soap product youโre using (more on products you can buy to achieve soap brows below) and brush directly into your brows, pushing hairs upwards instead of length-ways. Repeat until brows stay in place!
What Product Do I Need For Soap Brows?
If youโre not too keen on using home soap, there are products for soap brows available in stores these days. Below are some of our favourites.
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