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Hugh Jackman’s amazing beach body

Hugh Jackman is back in Australia and leaving a trail of swooning women in his wake as he shows off his buff body at Bondi Beach.
Hugh Jackman shirtless at the beach

Hugh Jackman is back in Australia and leaving a trail of swooning women in his wake as he shows off his buff body at Bondi Beach.

The 44-year-old hasn’t been in Down Under as often as he would have liked in 2013 but made the most of it when he was, hitting the sand for marathon training sessions.

Here are our favourite pictures of the Hugh’s sexy beach body – now excuse us while we drool!

Hugh Jackman at Bondi Beach.

Hugh showing off his buff bod.

The hunk is reportedly trying to gain 10kg of muscle for a new movie.

Hugh looking very muscular in St Tropez in July 2011.

Hugh in St Tropez.

Hugh in St Tropez.

Hugh in St Tropez.

Hugh at Bondi Beach in November 2008.

Hugh and his adopted son Oscar in St Tropez.

Hugh in Barcelona in 2005.

Hugh at Bronte Beach in 2008.

Hugh and his daughter Ava in St Tropez.

Hugh in Barcelona.

Hugh in Barcelona.

Hugh in Barcelona.

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Most iconic swimsuits ever

From Bond girls to Baywatch lifesavers, these iconic beach babes have inspired countless imitators. Which is your favourite?

It’s summertime and everywhere you go, swimsuits are on show.

Gone are the days when the bikini was banned from beaches for being ‘indecent’, this summer we’re likely to be turning to classic looks on the beach. Think Honey Ryder’s iconic ‘collecting seashells’ two-piece.

From Bond girls to Baywatch lifesavers, these iconic beach babes have inspired countless imitators. Which is your favourite?

Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder in Dr. No.

Pamela Anderson as C.J Parker in Baywatch.

Bo Derek in 10

Raquel Welch in One Million Years B.C.

Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in Return Of The Jedi.

Halle Berry as Jinx in Die Another Day.

Cameron Diaz and Demi Moore in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.

Brigette Bardot on the beach in Cannes.

Sally Field in Gidget.

Elizabeth Taylor in Suddenly, Last Summer.

Princess Diana.

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Fashion fails of the nineties

Eighties fashion is much-maligned but the decade that followed had even more questionable style moments.

Eighties fashion is much-maligned but the decade that followed had even more questionable style moments.

Even the classic pant suit – so hard to get wrong – went hideously awry in the decade style forgot, with Celine Dion wearing hers baggy and back-to-front and Bon Jovi choosing a maroon crushed velvet variety.

Hair was huge, fabric couldn’t be too garish or shiny, one-armed jackets were perfectly acceptable and dark glasses were paired with almost every outfit. Here are our nominations for the nineties fashion hall of shame.

Geena Davis, Cher, Celine Dion, Susan Sarandon and Jon Bon Jovi.

Kim Basinger in a white ball gown and matching one-armed jacket in 1990.

Will Smith’s wife Jada showed off her midriff in spangled green in 1997.

Whoopi Goldberg in lime green and purple in 1993.

Celine Dion’s infamous take on the pant suit in 1999.

Jon Bon Jovi in crushed velvet in 1991.

Julia Roberts chose a man’s suit for the Golden Globes in 1990.

Cher at the Oscars in 1998.

Geena Davis in a mullet dress and white satin gloves in 1992.

Kate Winslet looking like Maid Marion in 1998.

Blythe Danner looking voluminous in 1993.

Rachel Griffiths in garish orange/pink in 1999.

Halle Berry in lurid mauve in 1996.

Madonna experimented with a denim smock in 1992.

Jennifer Aniston in 1995.

Reba McEntire in 1991.

Glenn Close in 1991.

Too many sequins weren’t enough for Celine Dion in 1997.

Dennis Rodman in 1999.

Susan Sarandon in dazzling bronze in 1996.

Glenn Close in 1993.

Tyra Banks in 1996.

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Happy in Hollywood: Celebrity couples that last

The tumult of Tinseltown is all to often too much for a celebrity relationship to bear, but some manage to make it work.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are celebrating their ten-year wedding anniversary, making them one of those rare Hollywood couples whose romance endures.

Take a look at some of the happiest couples in Hollywood whose marriages have made it.

Hugh and Deborra-Lee, Gwyneth and Chris, and David and Victoria are some of the rare celebrity couples who make it.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are celebrating 10 years of marriage.

Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest are gearing up for the 30th wedding anniversary.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck married in 2005.

Teen movie stars Sarah Michelle-Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr have been married for 11 years and have a three-year-old daughter.

Teen movie stars Sarah Michelle-Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr have been married for 11 years and have a three-year-old daughter.

Iman and David Bowie have been married for 21 years. It is his second marriage and her third.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick married in 1997 and have three kids.

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have been married more than ten years and are preparing to welcome their first child.

Warren Beatty and Annette Benning have been married for 21 years.

Michelle Pfeiffer married David E Kelley 20 years ago after her first marriage lasted seven.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been married for 25 years and have two children together.

John Travolta and Kelly Preston have been married since 1991 and with years of marriage counselling are still going strong.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith married in 1997.

Country music royalty Faith Hill and Tim McGraw have been married for 17 years and still perform together.

Kevin Bacon and actress Kyra Sedgwick have been married for 25 years.

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham married in 1999 and now have four children.

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor married in 2000 and have appeared in films like Zoolander together.

Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith have been together for 17 years.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness met while working together and have been married since 1996.

Michael J Fox and Tracy Pollan have four children together after 25 years of marriage.

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Prince Harry’s exes Cressida Bonas and Chelsy Davy rub shoulders

Royal girlfriend Cressida Bonas attended carol concert in London on Wednesday without the company of her man Prince Harry who was busy on his Antarctic trek.
Chelsy Davy and Cressida Bonas

Royal girlfriend Cressida Bonas attended carol concert in London on Wednesday without the company of her man Prince Harry who was busy on his Antarctic trek.

Even though her boyfriend was absent, there were plenty of familiar faces at the service being held for Harry’s good friend Henry Straubenzee, including Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy.

Chelsy dated the red-headed royal from 2004 – 2010 when she reportedly ended the relationship to escape the royal limelight.

His 19-month relationship with Cressida is the latest in a string of blondes the Prince has been linked to.

We look back at Harry’s leading ladies.

Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy and girlfriend Cressida Bonas both photographed at the same event on Wednesday.

Harry has been dating 24-year-old dancer Cressida for over a year and a half now.

Prince Harry was reportedly “smitten” with Mollie King from girl group The Saturdays before he got serious with Cressida.

Lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce had a fling with Harry last year.

Chelsy Davy dated Harry on and off for six years.

Kate Middleton’s pal Astrid Harbord had a fling with Harry in 2009.

Sophia Hesketh is the first girl Harry ever kissed.

Real Housewives of D.C. star Cat Ommanney was seen kissing Harry in 2010.

Harry was linked to British rocker Camilla Romestrand in 2010.

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Kate at Mandela premiere as hero dies

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom last night as the man himself was drawing his last breaths.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom last night as the man himself was drawing his last breaths.

Nelson Mandela died as the royal couple and other VIP guests were walking the red carpet at the UK premiere of the newest film about his life.

Aides told William and Kate of Mandela’s death during the screening and the audience held a two-minute silence at the end of the film.

William paid tribute to Mandela in the foyer after the movie, saying: “It’s extremely sad and tragic news. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.”

William and Kate walked the red carpet as Mandela drew his final breaths.

Kate looked stunning at the event in a white Roland Mouret gown featuring a thigh-high split.

Kate wore her hair in a loose ponytail.

Kate kept her makeup simple, letting her beautiful skin shine through.

William looked dapper in a dinner jacket and tie.

William and Kate made a very handsome couple.

The couple later said they were very saddened to hear of Mandela’s death.

Kate looked radiant at the event.

Kate accessorised her dress with a black clutch and large costume necklace.

She seemed relaxed and happy during her night out.

Kate left baby George at home with his nanny.

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Nelson Mandela dies aged 95

Nelson Mandela dies aged 95

South African icon Nelson Mandela has died surrounded by friends and family in his Johannesburg home.

The death of the 95-year-old former president was announced by the South African government this morning.

“Fellow South Africans, our beloved Nelson Mandela, the founding president of our democratic nation, has departed,” South African president Jacob Zuma said on national TV.

“He passed on peacefully in the company of his family. He’s now at peace.

“Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father.”

Nelson was surrounded by family and close friends when he died.

“Although we knew this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of a profound and enduring loss,” Zuma said.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family. To them, we owe a debt of gratitude.”

Nelson had been sick for some time but his daughter said he remained “very strong” and “very courageous” while fighting for life on his “deathbed”.

“Even when there are moments when you can see he’s struggling, but the fighting spirit is still there with him,” she said.

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Kate steps out in ‘daring’ split dress

Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge has stepped out wearing a stunning cream gown with a daring split to the thigh, at the 2013 Royal Film Performance in London.

The Duchess and her husband Prince William attended the UK premiere of Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom in London just before Nelson Mandela passed away today.

The pair mingled with guests including Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi. They were informed of his death at the end of the movie and a two minutes’ silence was held.

“I just wanted to say it’s extremely sad and tragic news,” Prince William said at the event. “We were just reminded what an extraordinary and inspiring man Nelson Mandela was. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. It’s very sad.”

The Duchess wore a dress by French designer Roland Mouret.

The Duchess and Prince William walk the red carpet.

The Duchess teamed the cream gown with a sparkling neckalce from Zara.

Catherine chats to Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi.

The pair took the night off from paretning duties.

The Duchess was all smiles at the event.

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Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly

In Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly, the second special on Sunday, December 8, at 6.30pm, we get into the spirit of Christmas with a joyful how-to guide for the festive season.

Legendary foodie Maggie Beer and Georgie Gardner prepare a delicious Christmas buffet as our own Xanthe Roberts creates a spectacular gingerbread display with Sapphires star Miranda Tapsell.

Celebrity chef Luke Mangan shows you how to make his favourite cherry dessert, Anna Gare recreates her favourite traditional Christmas treats and we show you new ways to decorate your tree.

Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly will air Sunday, December 9 at 6.30pm on Channel Nine.

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Lady Gaga topless on magazine cover

We're used to being shocked by Lady Gaga but the singer's latest magazine shoot is out-there even for her.
Lady Gaga Candy magazine cover

We’re used to being shocked by Lady Gaga but this latest magazine shoot is out-there even for her.

The 27-year-old adopted an androgynous style posing with a scorpion, moustache, and not much else for “transveral style magazine” Candy.

The full frontal shoot might shock some but Gaga is far from the first big star to strip off for a magazine.

From actresses like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, to tennis star Serena Williams and even Nicole Kidman – here are some of the best nude mag shoots.

Lady Gaga poses with a scorpion, moustache and very little else for Candy magazine.

The controversial star took on an androgynous look for the “transversal style magazine”.

Kate Winslet on the cover of the December 2008 issue of Vanity Fair.

Angelina Jolie on the cover of Esquire in 2007.

Nicole Kidman on the cover of Rolling Stone in July 1999.

Kate Hudson on the cover of InStyle in January 2009.

Gwyneth Paltrow on the cover of GQ in June 2008.

Keira Knighley and Scarlett Johansson with Tom Ford on the cover of Vanity Fair in 2006.

Serena Williams on the cover of ESPN magazine in 2009.

Aussie beauty Jennifer Hawkins on the cover of Marie Claire in 2010.

Demi Moore’s iconic Vanity Fair cover in August 1991.

Deborah Hutton on the cover of the January 2012 issue of The Weekly.

Jennifer Aniston on the cover of GQ in January 2009.

Jennifer Aniston on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1996.

Supermodel Cindy Crawford on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1994.

Kim Kardashian on the cover of W magazine last year.

Supermodel Kate Moss on the cover of Love magazine in February 2010.

A pregnant Britney Spears on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar in July 2006.

Drew Barrymore on the cover of Spy magazine in April 1997.

True Blood’s Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer and Alexander Skarsgard on the cover of Rolling Stone in 2010.

Cindy also stripped off for New York magazine in 1994.

Lady Gaga on the cover of Rolling Stone in May 2009.

Elle’s 1994 Playboy cover.

Mariah Carey on the cover of Interview magazine in September 2007.

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