Table of contents for April 7, 2025 in Hello! Canada

‘PALAZZO SPINOLA IS A SYMBOL OF GENOA – AND MY FAMILY’S HOME’Giorgina Giorgina and Sveva Clavarino’s family palazzo in Genoa is a fitting setting for these sisters – aristocratic influencers who are making waves in the world of style. Built in 1558 at the high tide of the Italian Renaissance, it evokes a time when Genoa ruled the oceans as a great maritime power – a cosmopolitan city state known as La Superba. The palazzo – commissioned by international diplomat and banker Angelo Giovanni Spinola – was one of its many glories. Fast-forward to 2017, when another prominent Genoan – Giorgina and Sveva’s uncle, Carlo Clavarino – made it his home. From the start, he was determined to showcase not only the house’s remarkable heritage but also that of the…

Aspecial date night indeed! Turning the Broadway première of Othello – starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington – into a family affair, Jennifer Lopez looked glamorous as ever as she hit the red carpet with one of her two children. The actress and singer, 55, turned heads in a sparkly black two-piece set by celebrity-loved designer Zuhair Murad. In contrast, Emme – whose twin brother, Max, did not attend – looked cool and sophisticated in a black-and-white pinstripe suit, printed tie and grey button-down shirt. “Super excited” for an evening out with her all-grown-up teen, J.Lo took to Instagram to share a photo of the pair posing in front of New York City’s Barrymore Theater. “Othello première with the best date ever,” she gushed. The appearance comes a month after…

Robert De Niro’s stylish pets are definitely barking up the right Hollywood tree! Taking to the red carpet for the New York City première of The Alto Knights – co-starring their proud dog dad – the adorable canines celebrated their big-screen debut while cuddled up to the actor’s girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, 45. In the true-life mobster film, Robert, 81, plays two notorious crime bosses (yes, he takes on both roles!) opposite Debra Messing, 56, and the onscreen couple have two fashionable dogs. According to the Oscar winner, it was Tiffany’s idea for the pups to audition, but he came up with their chic costumes. “I thought it would be interesting that if [my character] Frank walks in the park, why [don’t] the dogs have some sort of mink-coat protection?” the…

It’s been nearly three months since the Duchess of Sussex made her muchanticipated return to Instagram – and since then, there’s been no shortage of sweet family moments on display. In one of her most recent posts, Meghan gave fans another glimpse inside her life as a mom of two with a never-before-seen snap of her kids. Set in the garden of their Montecito, Calif., home, the idyllic scene shows the former actress spending a sunny spring afternoon with Princess Lilibet, 3, and Prince Archie, 5 (right) – who, with his bright red locks, bears a striking resemblance to his father, Prince Harry, when he was young. “Every day is a love story,” Meghan, 43, captioned the photo. A lover of fashion, the duchess has also started using her social…

Reliving his army days, the Prince of Wales was in his element at a military base in Estonia, donning fatigues and a beret and even going for a spin in a battle tank. He was there to meet with President Alar Karis, as well as preside over an official handover of British troops. The army’s Mercian Regiment – of which William is colonel-in-chief – was replacing the Royal Dragoon Guards at Tapa military camp, about 130 kilometres from the Russian border. Chatting with soldiers at the base, William, 42, told them, “It’s great to meet you guys and great to be here. “How’s it working with the Brits?” he asked, joking, “You don’t have to say nice things just because I’m here.” A former army officer who worked as an…

‘THERE IS NO ONE IN THE WORLD LIKE ROBERT’ Wife Susan Downey Personally and professionally, Robert Downey Jr. is the definition of a success story. From indie films to movie blockbusters to Broadway, the actor – who celebrates his 60th birthday on April 4 – has shown his talent and tenacity time and time again. It hasn’t been an easy path for the Iron Man star. While he plays a superhero onscreen, he spent decades battling his own demons, finally overcoming drug addiction in the early 2000s. Through it all, Robert’s star rarely dimmed. Starting out as a Brat Pack heartthrob, he went on to play Charlie Chaplin to perfection, delight TV audiences opposite Calista Flockhart on Ally McBeal and, ultimately, win an Academy Award in 2024 for Oppenheimer. Offstage,…

CROSSWORD BY MICHAEL TORCH & KEVIN CHRISTIAN UM, YEAH ACROSS 1 Wraps (up) 5 Young lady 9 Last name of football brothers J.J. and T.J. 13 Cuts with light 18 Start to fall? 19 Skip past 20 Complicated 21 College sports channel 22 Voyage to India Grammy winner 23 Actress Rowlands 24 At hand 25 Braces (oneself) 26 Switching out tedious people? 30 1948 U.S. presidential election winner 31 Money __: Spanish Netflix crime series 32 TripTik output 34 Egyptian viper 35 Body art 37 Classroom ennui? 41 Grandma 43 Verdi opera 44 Clichéd plot device 45 Extremely powerful networking device? 51 Home of Arizona State 54 Company with brown trucks 55 Pet-food brand 56 Strikingly strange 58 “Likewise,” informally 61 Lots 63 Makers of top 10 lists 66 Hover (over) 67 Obama daughter…

Aimee Lou Wood can hardly believe seven years have passed since she first started filming the acclaimed Netflix comedy Sex Education. But since she landed a role in season 3 of HBO’s award-winning satirical drama series The White Lotus, her life has started to look very different. “I wouldn’t say I have changed, but my life has changed completely,” Aimee Lou, 31, muses ahead of the show’s season finale April 6). “It seems like only yesterday that I was in drama school. I’d never have imagined something like this would happen.” The British leading lady – who also stars in Toxic Town, airing on Netflix – has become a pro at tackling life changes, including relocating to Thailand last year to take on the role of Chelsea in The White…

Bebe Rexha has never been one to hold back. The pop star – born Bleta Rexha in New York City – has built a career on being bold with her music and unfiltered social media presence. With more than 20 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, the 35-year-old is no stranger to the burdens of perfection. “Obviously, being in the public eye makes it worse, but all women know that pressure,” she says. It’s why Bebe partnered with Dove’s #ShareTheFirst campaign, encouraging women to embrace their real, authentic selves. New research by the brand reveals the growing stress to capture the “perfect” photo, with 25 per cent of women taking at least 50 snaps before choosing one to post. For Bebe, confidence isn’t about chasing an impeccable image – it’s…

They call her “the boss” – and they cheer her on wherever she goes! Victoria Beckham’s loving family proved once again that they’re her biggest fans as she presented her latest collection at Paris Fashion Week. Husband David, 49, dapper in a classic black suit, claimed the front row at Victoria’s runway show beside daughter Harper, 13 – who wore a full-length silk slip dress – and two of the couple’s three sons: budding musician Cruz, 20, and model Romeo, 22 (who made his own catwalk debut at Milan Fashion Week in February, walking for Versace). Cruz, sharp in a brown pinstripe suit, attended with his 29-year-old girlfriend (and Victoria lookalike) Jackie Apostel. The Brazilian songwriter and producer thanked her boyfriend’s mom for the show and for her elegant backless…

Ellen Pompeo is extremely proud of her two-decade run playing the namesake character on medical drama Grey’s Anatomy – but that doesn’t mean she’s willing to let her younger kids watch her in action any time soon! “No judgment on other parents, but I don’t want my daughter to see me in my underwear on television just yet,” Ellen, 55, confessed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! about the hit show’s new generation of viewers. “But all her classmates have, so… that makes for great conversation at pick up.” One of the world’s highest-paid TV actresses, Ellen shares Stella, 15, Sienna, 10, and Eli, 8, with her handsome husband, record producer Chris Ivery, 57. They met through a mutual friend at a grocery store in 2003 and married four years later. “We…

Eva Longoria had envisioned an intimate dinner as a welcome to her fifties. Instead, the beautiful and bubbly actress was the belle of the ball as ecstatic family and friends turned up in Miami to wish her the best of birthdays. Dubbed “Eva-palooza,” the extended celebration included two spectacular parties that saw celebrity pals like Jessica Alba (below right), Marc Anthony and The View’s Ana Navarro shower the mom of one with love as they partied into the night. “We turned it into a three-day festival of laughter, friendship, song, dance and tequila!” said Ana afterward. Eva’s six-year-old son, Santi (above right), also participated in the festivities. Overwhelmed, the Desperate Housewives alum later took to social media to express her joy. “I felt so loved!” she wrote. “Thank you to…

GEORGE FOREMAN Iconic boxer dies at 76 “Our hearts are broken,” said the family of George Foreman after he died “peacefully” on March 21 surrounded by loved ones. “We felt your presence. You felt like home,” wrote actress Viola Davis, 59, in one of many tributes that poured in for the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medallist. The dad of 12 (his five sons are all named George) is survived by Mary Joan Martelly, his fifth wife. ELLEN DEGENERES Cuts ties with the U.S. Comedian Ellen DeGeneres will have one less tie to her home country once she finds a buyer for her Montecito, Calif., property – said to be one of her last remaining residences in the U.S. The star, 67, who relocated to the English…

Martha Stewart GET THE LOOK The lifestyle queen is indisputably in her “It” girl era. With 100 books and a hit Netflix documentary under her belt, plus a new gig as beauty ambassador for M.A.C Cosmetics, Martha, 83, is more sought-after than ever. Her style game, meanwhile, just keeps getting better. “My fashion perspective doesn’t really change with age as much as it changes with an inch or two, here or there,” she told Vogue in 2023 Respectfully, we disagree! Case in point: the gold leather pants she’s been spotted rocking at multiple events, paired effortlessly here with a sequined sweater, a fleece bomber, and taupe booties. The look is equal parts practical and glam – proving that style truly has no age limit. As Martha would say, it’s a…

STAR STRUCK Effortlessly merging personal meaning with luxe style, Meghan shines in one scene, wearing a tribute to her sun sign, Leo. The Zodiac diamond pendant from Brilliant Earth (priced at $1,425) features a lion embossed on a disc and is accented by three sparklers, all set on a sleek 14K yellow-gold chain. The duchess – who has a “high-low” approach to fashion, alternating between luxury items and more affordable pieces – paired the necklace with $260 earrings by Danish designer Anine Bing. MOONSTRUCK MAGIC In one standout style moment on the show, the duchess looks radiant wearing a breezy oversized shirt from Zimmermann in a serene cool-mint hue. She elevates the look with a striking $4,350 moonstone necklace by Logan Hollowell, set in 14K gold and surrounded by sparkling…

He’s a published photographer, an accomplished model and a condiment entrepreneur. But recently, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham swapped the kitchen for life in the fast lane as a Formula E race-car driver – and, yes, his famous parents were slightly alarmed. Before the eldest of David and Victoria’s four children took to a Miami circuit for the fully electric race, he shared his mom and dad’s concerns with Hello! “My dad was like, ‘Just be careful,’ but it’s something that me and my dad have definitely bonded [about] over the years,” said Brooklyn, 26, speaking at the launch. “We’re both into cars, both into racing. He’s really excited and he just said, ‘Be careful and have fun.’” Mom Victoria also told him to have fun but take care, while his actress…

Practice makes perfect for up-and-coming model Sunday Rose Kidman Urban – which is why she’s so busy at school! “Whenever I’m walking down the hallway, I feel like I’m strutting down to math class,” the eldest daughter of actress Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban, both 57, confessed in a TikTok video for Vogue upon her return to Paris Fashion Week. “Everybody will be like, ‘I see you’re doing your runway walk.’” Her homework has paid off big time, with Sunday Rose, 16, proving her star power while strutting expertly for Miu Miu’s Fall/Winter show. The once-blond teen was unrecognizable with a ’70s-inspired brunette updo that complemented her brown-and-yellow latex ensemble and knee-high boots. This was Sunday Rose’s second turn on the catwalk, having delighted fans – and herself! –…

They were among the world’s most fashionable women, and now their dresses will get a welldeserved repeat performance. A selection of favourite royal pieces, worn by the likes of Princess Diana and Princess Margaret, takes centre stage at Kensington Palace in a rare display. The Dress Codes exhibition – which runs through Nov. 30 – explores how the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection (RCDC) has evolved since 1870. Breathtaking items include Diana’s glittering red Bruce Oldfield gown – worn for a state visit to Saudi Arabia in 1987 – as well as a red Jasper Conran two-piece she donned in 1984 for the official naming of the Royal Princess cruise liner and her gorgeous green Catherine Walker tuxedo dress. Fifteen of the 34 garments have never been on display before, including…

It was a wonderful day for Wonder Woman! Gal Gadot was visibly emotional as she became the first Israeli actress to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The mom of four – who turns 40 in April – admitted she was “really trying to keep it together” in front of her family and friends. Topping her thank-you list were Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins and action hero Vin Diesel, who helped Gal land her very first gig in 2009’s Fast & Furious. “Your faith in me completely changed my life,” she told the actor, who was sitting proudly in the audience. “We’re always family.” The Snow White star then turned her attention to her biggest supporters: husband Jaron Varsano, 49 (“You’re my rock. You’re my…

ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Imagine falling in love with a TV character and rejecting other relationships because they don’t live up to your ideal. That would be silly, right?! Although we all want the best, if we reject possibilities because they’re not as perfect as our fantasies, we’re never going to find happiness. And we lose track of the fact that we’re chasing rainbows surprisingly easily. With inspiring Neptune settling into your sign as April begins, even if you realize you’re pursuing an impossible dream, something potentially life-changing is on its way into your world. TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21 When you repeat the same thing over and over, your ability to do it for longer periods of time increases. So if you go for a short…

Athletics and fashion may seem like unlikely teammates, but thanks to designers like Stella McCartney, Dior and Ferragamo, they’re proving to be a winning combination! Another driving force behind the rise of sporty style? Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid and Zendaya, who have mastered the art of making athleticinspired outfits look elevated. This season, sporty staples took centre stage in standout collections, from letterman bombers paired with sharp tailoring at Bottega Veneta to preppy, tennis-inspired dresses and skirts styled with swishy windbreakers at Miu Miu. This take on athleisure – with a touch of luxury – is exactly what our wardrobes need right now. Game, set, match!…

EXPLORE One of Canada’s oldest cities, Quebec’s beloved capital (1) charms with French-inspired architecture, cobblestone streets and warm hospitality. For history with local flavour, Conciergerie du Terroir’s bespoke tours offer an insider’s taste of the city’s best food, wine and storied past. If you’re planning a winter getaway, Old Quebec is a holiday dream, crowned by Carnaval and Bonhomme’s legendary Ice Palace. INDULGE Perched on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Strøm Nordic Spa (2) offers a serene escape focused on Scandinavian-inspired wellness practices. Designed around the power of water, its thermal baths, saunas and hydrotherapy circuits invite deep relaxation. For a different kind of respite, visit Monastère des Augustines. Housed in a restored 17th-century monastery, it offers holistic programs, from mindful movement classes to thoughtprovoking workshops and lectures.…