If you want the Cliff Notes of Anne Hathaway’s new film, The Idea of You, they go something like this: Solène Marchand, a beautiful 40-year-old single mother, falls in love with Hayes Campbell (played by Nicholas Galitzine), the 24-year-old lead sing

You played a young King Charles in The Crown. There’s endless material out there, did that prove challenging? I spent two weeks trying to get a voice and physicality that left audiences feeling safe in the knowledge that I’m playing Charles. After th

From the time we met, Douglas photographed me – dressed and nude. I remember waking up in the morning after our first night together, his lens pointing at me. Posing for him felt wonderful. We all have insecurities, but when Douglas tells you you’re

Illuminate skin with reflective, glow-getting formulas. In the pursuit of an ethereal glow, French makeup artist and founder of Violette_Fr, Violette Serrat, teamed up with Guerlain to create a new shade of their best-selling Météorites Light Reveali

Based on Anna Todd’s books (also inspired by Harry Styles), the After series has proven popular, with five films released between 2019 and 2023. The spicy film trilogy that made Dakota Johnson a star came from E.L. James’ Twilight fan-fiction books.

Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of traditional medicine based on inner balance for overall wellbeing. Beauty brands have taken this up to give us a little inner peace as well as skin benefits, by incorporating ingredients such as sandalwood (

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I have endometriosis. I struggled with fertility, even in my twenties, and was told that due to my condition, I would need fertility help. But I conceived my first child naturally at 21. My daughter is now 12. Then I was put on birth control to suppr

The video begins like most gender reveal announcements. A glossy sealed box, packed with promise, teases at the results of an unborn baby’s sex. Beside the package, 24-year-old Los Angeles-based Abby Ramsay waits eagerly for the cue of pastel balloon

The early days of Australian Fashion Week were so fabulous they could break your heart. In 1997, Linda Evangelista, at the peak of her supermodel powers, walked a white wedding gown down the runway for Alex Perry (see page 36 for more). In 2000, glam

If you’ve been feeling a bit off-centre, May is the month that could see you realign with your heart and core values This month’s new supermoon on May 8 in your sign is your cue for a fresh start, especially in love or money. The secret sauce is to m

In late February, when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally considered children, it threw the entire practice of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) into question in the state. Doctors and clinics that had previously performed the

Swap your black shades for vibrant jewel tones reminiscent of the ’70s. This year, autumn/winter is defined by over-the-knee pointed toe boots, like these beauties. Gold hoops are timeless, but we’re now gravitating towards unconventional shapes, var

Which room in the house is your favourite? I love to relax in the front room. It stays relatively tidy, it’s cosy and comfortable. We can lounge in there and watch TV, and you can have drinks and entertain there and it’s quite inviting. Where do you

I thought my career would be over when I had children. I was 30 when I had my first, 31 with my second. I’d spent a decade slowly hiking my way up the mastheads of women’s fashion magazines only to get close to the top and fall off the mountain. I’d

What can you tell us about your love story? Sabrina Elba: It’s unique for me. I have a connection with [Idris] that I’ve never had [with anyone] before. He’s my best friend, he’s my lover and he’s someone I aspire to be like. He’s just a good egg. I

Nestled in a lush landscape, Soma Byron Bay is a retreat and holiday haven that invites you to unyoke from the chaos of modern life. Attend a yoga or meditation retreat, or hire the home for your private use and enjoy access to its freshwater infinit

Steeped in mythology and adorned with archaeological wonders, the Greek island of Kos is a laidback haven of warm hospitality, rich culture and natural beauty. On the history front, there’s Asklepion, an ancient healing centre dedicated to the god of

You’re an actor, musician and a poet. Tell us about your early memories of storytelling. I’ve been a performer since before I could talk. I remember being at a festival in my Aboriginal community down in Tassie when I was two years old, and my parent

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While you can arguably get a decent facial in most shopping malls, a results-driven body wrap can be hard to come by (in Australia at least). So when I found the Biologique Recherche body treatment on the Kailo Medispa menu in Brisbane (it’s the only

As a kid on the New South Wales Central Coast, I had an accidental masterclass in news broadcasting. My parents always had news on the radio and we would watch the 6pm news on commercial TV, then presenter Mary Kostakidis on SBS at 6.30pm, the ABC bu

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This COSMOS-certified organic cleansing balm is a blend of willow bark (a gentle exfoliator) as well as ceramides and hemp seed oil, which hydrate and support the skin barrier. In the evening, I smooth the balm over my skin to dislodge makeup and pol

If you already adore Westman Atelier’s tints, you’ll love this vitamin C and antioxidant-loaded highlighter serum. The good-for-skin tint (with added pearls) looks sheer, glowy and gorgeous on its own, and gives skin new dimension when worn under fou

It’s 10am on a Monday and I’m already ankle-deep in shit. No, this isn’t office speak for unmet deadlines or a crisis-worthy error, but real animal faeces. Today, I’ve decided to swap out my comfy corner desk and the luxury of working at a glossy fas

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