Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
For a generation of viewers, Sarah Michelle Gellar was the slayer who made being a vampire hunter look cool. But since Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended, she’s largely chosen a quieter life — one shaped by motherhood, a food-focused business, and a careful return to the spotlight. Age: 47 (born April 14, 1977) · Height: … Read more
There’s something refreshing about an actress who doesn’t feel the need to conform to every Hollywood standard. Aimee Lou Wood has built a career on playing characters who feel startlingly real—and off-screen, she’s just as direct. Born: 3 February 1994 · Known for: Sex Education, The White Lotus · Condition: ADHD (Neurodivergent) · Instagram followers: … Read more
Few names in literature carry the weight of William Shakespeare, yet the man behind the plays remains surprisingly elusive. Born in a small market town in the 16th century, he rose to become England’s most celebrated dramatist and poet, with 37 plays and 154 sonnets to his name. This guide separates the confirmed facts from … Read more
When Sally Phillips co-created the sketch show Smack the Pony in 1999, she was known for sharp, absurd comedy, but in recent years, the actress has become equally recognized for raising her son Olly, who has Down syndrome, and speaking openly about it. Since 2024, she and Olly have served as patrons of the Down’s … Read more
Few British actresses have left as deep a mark on both stage and screen as Joan Plowright. Her six-decade career moved from the radical energy of the Royal Court Theatre to Hollywood and even Hogwarts, while she shared her life with one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Born: 28 October 1929 · … Read more
You probably know him as the elegant Arab prince in Lawrence of Arabia or the brooding Yuri Zhivago. But behind those iconic roles, Omar Sharif lived a life full of contradictions—a Catholic-born Egyptian who became a global heartthrob, a one-time husband who never remarried, and a high-stakes gambler who lost millions at the table. This … Read more
It’s not every actor who gets told they’re “too tall” to work on screen. For Gwendoline Christie, that was the refrain she heard again and again — until a fantasy series with swords and dragons made her 6′3″ frame an asset instead of a liability. This is a look at the English actress’s career, her … Read more
Anyone who’s watched The Simpsons for more than a few episodes knows the sound: a cheerful “Okily Dokily!” from the neighbor who somehow manages to be both the nicest guy in Springfield and the one most likely to drive Homer Simpson up the wall. Ned Flanders has been part of the show since the very … Read more
Jayden Campbell carries a name that resonates in NRL circles—not just for his own talent, but for the legacy of his father, Preston Campbell. At 26, the Gold Coast Titans halfback is already navigating the highs and lows of professional rugby league, including a recent injury that sidelined him for the season opener. Age: 26 … Read more
There are celebrities who chase fame, and then there’s Larry David—a man who seems allergic to it, yet ended up with a net worth that most Hollywood A-listers can only dream of. Most people know him as the co-creator of Seinfeld and the star of Curb Your Enthusiasm, but the story of how a self-described … Read more