Hello! Canada November 4, 2024

Every once in a while, there’s a news event so shocking, you never forget where you were when it happened. For me, one of those was Matthew Perry’s death. It’s hard to believe a year has passed since the Friends star lost his life. But ahead of the heartbreaking milestone, his stepfather, Keith Morrison, and sister Caitlin reached out to Hello! Canada to talk about how they’re turning the page with a new charitable foundation set up in his memory for people living with addiction in Canada. Their words will bring a tear to your eye – and a smile to your face. “Interviewing someone about loss is never easy,” says our deputy editor, Amy Bielby, who spoke with father and daughter for our cover story (page 50). “Caitlin and…

Numerous authors have graced the pages of Hello! But as far as we know, none of them has been able to raise a leg straight up in the air, toes perfectly pointed, à la Melanie Hamrick, as she poses in a ballgown and sky-high heels. A former member of the ensemble at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, she has effortlessly pirouetted away from a career in dance into the realm of writing. And following the release of her second novel, The Unraveling, it’s clear that there’s much more to the effervescent 37-year-old from Williamsburg, Va., than meets the eye. Although her name became world-famous overnight – when her romance with the Rolling Stones frontman, Mick Jagger, made headlines 10 years ago – she has worked hard to succeed in two…

Hollywood’s finest never miss a chance to make a snazzy entrance for a good cause, and the fourth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles was no exception, as dazzling designer gowns and heartfelt reunions took centre stage. Co-chaired by powerhouses like Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek Pinault, Eva Longoria and Tyler Perry, the glitzy event – which raised more than US$11 million for the museum’s programs and initiatives – was the place to be for Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Ariana, 31, was enchanting in a pink-and-white polka-dot strapless Balmain dress that would make her character Glinda the Good Witch proud, while Cynthia, 37, opted for Elphaba-green Louis Vuitton and spiked fingernails. “Last night was pure magic,” Cynthia later shared of entertaining the star-studded crowd with powerful renditions…

‘Santi did not want to leave the red carpet’ At barely four feet tall, Eva Longoria’s smallest fan is also her biggest! For her latest Global Gift Gala engagement, the actress, director and producer brought along her six-year-old son, Santiago – much to his delight. Holding hands, mother and son posed for photographers ahead of the fundraiser – which benefits families in need – at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris. And while the Land of Women star sparkled in Oscar de la Renta sequins and precious stones, little Santi – wearing an adorable suit, sneakers and what appeared to be a cast on his left arm – threatened to outshine her with his megawatt smile. “Santi did not want to leave the red carpet,” the proud mom…

‘Being a woman in your 50s is inspirational’ Is it possible to rule twice as Hollywood’s “It” girl? If anyone can, it’s Baywatch alum Pamela Anderson, who’s enjoying an undeniable renaissance years after she last graced the big screen in a leading role. This time, though, there’s no trace of the glam pin-up esthetic that once defined the former Playboy bunny and rocketed her to fame. Instead, at 57, Pamela is the epitome of understated beauty and confidence while soaring to new heights as a sought-after actress, a new cookbook author and, perhaps unexpectedly, an ambassador of minimalist beauty. “I think being a woman in your 50s is inspirational,” the B.C.-born actress told Hello!, reflecting on her new era at the recent San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain, where her…

The Duchess of York was surrounded by love as she rang in her 65th birthday with her elder child, Princess Beatrice, 36 – who’s pregnant with Sarah’s fourth grandchild – and some famous friends. Mother and daughter teamed up in complementary colourful outfits for the 10th anniversary celebration of Lady Garden Foundation, a U.K.organization that raises awareness of the different types of gynecological cancer and funds vital research to support women’s health. Also on hand to support the cause – and help toast Sarah’s milestone – were Dame Joan Collins, 91, and Elizabeth Hurley, 59. “Thank you for all of your wonderful birthday wishes!” the duchess wrote on social media ahead of the event. “I’m feeling incredibly grateful to be here every day – to smell the flowers, to read…