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The May 22 edition

Star of Top Gun: Maverick, Jennifer Connelly, talks with writer Michael Idato about motherhood, marriage and what changed in movies after #MeToo.

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POL top, $300, and skirt, $275. Country Road belt, $60. Aristides Fine Jewels “Adora” diamond necklace, $2400, and pink sapphire necklace, $800. Petite Grand earrings, $140, and bracelets, $180 and $170 (all jewellery worn throughout). Alias Mae “Sommer” sandals, $200.

What Alison Daddo wishes she knew about menopause before going through it

When Alison Daddo noticed her body changing and growing in her mid-40s, she had no idea what a ride she’d be on for the next few years.

  • Alison Daddo
Connelly believes enormous ground has been gained in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

‘It was crazy before’: Jennifer Connelly on how movies have changed after #MeToo

It’s the sequel decades in the making. Michael Idato speaks to Jennifer Connelly about reviving the Top Gun story and how times have changed since the original – both on and offscreen.

  • Michael Idato

The ‘harsh reality check’ that made Sampa the Great commit to self-confidence

Award-winning musician Sampa the Great tells Jane Rocca about playing at Coachella, working with Denzel Curry, and returning to Zambia during the pandemic.

  • Jane Rocca
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What anyone posting their highlight reel on Instagram needs to know

With all due respect, you are making some people feel terrible with your perfect, concocted worlds.

  • Wendy Squires

Florence’s health deteriorated after divorce, until she learnt the science of heartbreak

Florence Williams was thrown by how badly the heartbreak knocked her off her feet, until she understood why and found strategies to alleviate the suffering.

  • Evelyn Lewin
Darren Hayes

Darren Hayes on coming out, divorce and what makes his husband ‘perfect’

The musician opens up about the women who have influenced his life, and his husband, Richard Cullen.

  • Jane Rocca
Centre photograph by Stephanie Rooney; styling by Greenhouse Interiors.

The boldest and brightest homewares to make a statement

Make a statement with daring shapes and vibrant colour – wallflowers need not apply.

  • Georgie Gordon

Why you’ll never find this designer wearing jeans

Bonnie Ashley talks her love of vintage frocks, playing in her mother’s wardrobe, and why she loves the ’40s and ’70s for inspiration.

  • Georgie Gordon
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Fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez on his favourite scents

Stephanie Darling unveils some glowing skin boosters and talks with Narciso Rodriguez about his love of musk.

  • Stephanie Darling
Every star sign on love, career and more.

Your weekly horoscope for May 22-May 29

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer Hedy Damari.

  • Hedy Damari
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