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The October 19 Edition

On the cover of our annual Europe edit, Marion Cotillard tells Michael Idato about the power she derived from her first small-screen role.

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Marion Cotillard: “I think when you [fear] a woman, it’s because you are afraid of the impact that she would have on you.”

‘Some people are afraid of women in power’: How Marion Cotillard found hers at 50

The French film star explains why she was hesitant to take on her first TV role.

  • Michael Idato
When you look objectively at a bad situation, it is shocking the amount of hurt you cause yourself by acting out of anger or through a hurt ego.

The power of negative thinking: Why ancient stoicism is a popular tool for modern living

Small acts like sleeping without the fan and leaving your phone at home can help us tackle life’s bigger challenges.

  • Brigid Delaney

In every couple, there’s a travel organiser and a passenger. I know who I’d rather be

After years of being the “John”, I am enjoying being a “Jane”.

  • Kerri Sackville
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Loren/Lollobrigida index

Sophia Loren was once the ‘most beautiful woman in the world’. But she had a rival

Decades before Taylor Swift v Kanye, Hollywood was gripped by the feud between Loren and fellow Italian star Gina Lollobrigida.

  • Alexander Larman
Joanna Lumley, at last month’s London Fashion Week: “[In the ’60s], men treated us pretty flippantly – particularly if you were pretty, you were treated as kind of worthless.”

Joanna Lumley: My son was born from an affair. His father and I have remained close

The Absolutely Fabulous star also shares her views on King Charles, Barry Humphries, and her secret to everlasting love.

  • Robyn Doreian
Andie MacDowell walks in the L’Oréal Paris Le Défilé last month.

To experience Paris like a movie star, follow Andie MacDowell’s secrets to the city

The American actor also has these European destinations on her bucket list.

  • Genevieve Quigley
Christopher Esber has made a signature of wearing black, but says he has a passion for orange and purple garments, too.

‘Not a look any male should wear’: The style rule designer Christopher Esber lives by

Plus, where he shops for his “high-low” mix of black T-shirts.

  • Georgie Gordon
The look was romantic at Roberto Cavalli thanks to lush, loose waves.

Play up one feature and master this messy hairstyle for the best beauty from the runway

Plus, get the hottest make-up look from Paris using a surprising tool: your index finger.

  • Stephanie Darling
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To get the most out of Rome, ditch the tourist traps and eat at these restaurants instead

Leave the guidebook at home and live large in the Italian capital.

  • Paul Ewart

Dietitians shun many powders and boosters, except this one that beats some food sources

Also, which collagen is better: marrow or powder?

  • Nicole Economos

Give your home an instant futuristic feel by mixing these materials

For a cool and contemporary look, combine chrome and glass with furniture destined to become design classics.

  • Georgie Gordon
French chicken with paprika.
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Adam Liaw’s French chicken with paprika

Chicken cutlets are baked in a paprika and red capsicum sauce, then made thick and luxurious with the addition of sour cream.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
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Spring onion and parsley potatoes.
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Adam Liaw’s spring onion and parsley potatoes

Simple potatoes don’t need a lot to make them delicious but a little bit of butter does help.

  • < 30 mins
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Libra: This week eliminate the fluff and be amazed at what you achieve

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

  • Hedy Damari

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