Hello! Canada October 6, 2025

ONE MORNING LAST JULY, Ian Elliott and Tyler Shane waited for a call they’d been hoping to receive for years. It was 10 days after their surrogate’s embryo transfer, and after three failed transfers and plenty of uncertainty, they were preparing themselves for another letdown. Then the phone rang. “We’ll never forget her voice,” recalls Ian. “The nurse from Anova told us the transfer had worked—and not only that, but the numbers also looked incredible. She said she had tears in her eyes for us. We felt the joy in her voice. That moment still gives us chills.” That call marked a turning point. After years of effort, the final stretch of their long and often isolating fertility journey had begun. Ian and Tyler had talked about growing their family…

As you travel down its grand driveway, Highclere Castle rises dramatically on the horizon, its distinctive golden turrets etched against the sky. Now, the historic landmark – which found global fame as the setting for Downton Abbey – has taken its final close-up as the beloved period drama bows out. Recently released in theatres, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is tipped to be the last outing for Lord and Lady Grantham – played by Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern, respectively – along with their family and servants, whose upstairs-downstairs storylines have captivated fans for six hit seasons and two other films. Meanwhile, life on the 5,000-acre estate in Hampshire, England, continues as normal. The Hello! team arrives for our exclusive photoshoot to find the owners, Lord and Lady Carnarvon –…

Audiences have come to expect both humour and passion from Schitt’s Creek sensation Dan Levy – and he didn’t disappoint at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. “I’m so proud to be here,” said Dan, 42, as he attended the première for Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – the nostalgic documentary which focuses on the groundbreaking all-female music festival. Hello! Canada was on the red carpet with Dan, a producer on the film, as he recalled the magic and acceptance he felt at his very first Lilith Fair concert as a teen – an experience that would change him forever. “It was a soft place to be,” said the star, who has spoken about being bullied in high school. “It was warm and welcoming, and that’s something, frankly, that happens…

Jodie Foster has entered a new chapter in her life – and she couldn’t be happier. In a candid reflection on her career, the former child star has revealed that she has been relishing life since turning 60. “I’m enjoying this last act,” said Jodie, who will be 63 in November. “Well, I don’t know if it is my last act, but I’m enjoying this particular act of my career more than ever.” Speaking at an intimate press gathering during the Toronto International Film Festival to promote her new mystery, A Private Life – her first leading role in a French movie – the two-time Oscar-winning actress contemplated her evolution. “I think every woman finds their 50s difficult,” she shared. “You don’t know who you’re supposed to be, and the…

‘HE WAS INTELLIGENT, INTENSE, ALWAYS INTERESTING – AND ONE OF THE FINEST ACTORS EVER’Barbra Streisand With piercing blue eyes and matineeidol looks, Robert Redford was one of Hollywood’s quintessential heartthrobs. But his appeal was so much more than skin-deep – he was a creative force, a philanthropist and a family man of principle and kindness who, without fanfare, lifted others up and left cinema and the planet better than he found them. His passing at 89 sparked an outpouring of Tinseltown tributes, led by his onscreen leading ladies. “Cried all morning,” wrote Jane Fonda, who appeared with Robert in five movies, including their first collaboration, 1960’s Tall Story, and their last, 2017’s Our Souls at Night. “Luckily, I can think back on so many joyful, laughter-filled moments when his practical…

The Toronto International Film Festival delivers no shortage of memorable sartorial moments – but Brian Cox may have topped them all! The Scottish Succession star stepped out in a traditional kilt and jacket for the world première of his new movie, Glenrothan, proudly paying tribute to his heritage. After the screening, Brian, 79, was visibly moved as the audience rose to their feet in a lengthy standing ovation, honouring his directorial debut. But the mood shifted from heartfelt to hilarious during the Q&A, when a member of the crowd pointed out that his kilt was revealing a little more than intended. Ever quick with a quip, the veteran actor grinned and said, “You have to wear the kilt the proper way.” The Scots theme continued at the official after-party, where…