december 2018 $8.50 (incl GST) NZ $9.40 (incl GST) marieclaire.com.au B E AU T Y S P E C I A L PARTY LOOKS Makeup how-tos for every occasion NICOLE KIDMAN On facing fear & finding her purpose HOW LOVE WON CELEBRATING A YEAR OF GAY MARRIAGE O U R B E S T- E V E R MILLENNIAL MONARCHS MEET THE ROYALS TAKING OVER INSTAGRAM The GIFT GUIDE 100 buys at every budget GLAMOUR ISSUE ZIN_MC_1218 40 pages of festive fashion T H E N E W F R AG R A N C E esteelauder.com.au © 2018 Estée Lauder Inc CHANEL.COM n°5 dressed in red THE NEW ABSOLU DIO R C O M www.yslbeauty.com.au THE NEW EAU DE PARFUM E S CA P E Where celebs and royalty stay when they’re on holidays PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MULIA RESORT W hen you arrive at The Mulia in Nusa Dua you are greeted by three things: a burst of warm Balinese air, a traditional welcoming ceremony with frangipani water and your own personal butler The butlers, who are trained to a royal standard, are at your beck and call day and night (there’s a speed dial in every room – including the toilet) After you check into your ocean-view villa overlooking the statue-adorned Oasis Pool, your butler will unpack and iron your clothes while you unwind in the private hot tub on the balcony Feeling a little parched after the flight? Your butler will deliver a mojito to your room on a silver platter And it’ll be made with your favourite brand of rum, because they will have done their research The luxury gets even more decadent at Mulia Spa, which is home to the Asia Pacific’s first authentic ice room Treatments start in the hydrotherapy pool before moving on to the steam room and sub-zero ice room, then you can finish at the Zen Spa Bar with a fresh ginger tea Everyone from Kate Bosworth to Alexander Skarsgard and Millie Bobby Brown has stayed at the 30-hectare property, which regularly welcomes Chinese royalty and Russian oligarchs You’ll feel right at home rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous at The Café’s (complimentary) afternoon tea While you’re sipping a cocktail admiring the grand views of Nusa Dua Beach, keep an eye out for Fergie, Mark Ronson and Liam Payne, who have all headlined the famous Mulia Rapture pool parties DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT taking a snap in front of the Oasis Pool, la fellow guest Lupita Nyong’o Your friends will hate you for the holiday spam, but it’ll be your most-liked photo on Instagram – guaranteed marieclaire.com.au | 205 SOHO FA R M H O U S E , U K W hen it comes to princessworthy destinations, Meghan Markle knows best The Duchess of Sussex held her bachelorette party at the exclusive members-only club Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, England, earlier this year The sprawling 40-hectare property is home to 40 quaint cottages that are the height of #cabinporn with their claw-foot bathtubs and antique armchairs Just like the cabins, the restaurants and bars epitomise farmhouse chic There’s the Farmshop & Deli for your morning tea and pastries (remember to point your pinky finger), and the Main Barn for spiced cauliflower fritters and a jug of Pimm’s in the afternoon The Mill Room pub stays open until the last person leaves and the record closing time is 7:30am That’s not surprising when you consider that George Clooney, Liam Gallagher and Cara Delevingne are regulars Fair warning: don’t try to grab a late-night selfie with the A-list guests – a couple who attempted to get David and Victoria Beckham into the background of their holiday snap had their membership revoked Souvenirs from the Soho Home shop include a crystal champagne glass ($56) and even a king-size bed ($4390) We are guessing Markle left with Soho House robes for her and Harry Oh, the glamour! INSTEAD OF CELEB SELFIES 206 | marieclaire.com.au E S CA P E M A N D A R I N O R I E N TA L , B A N G KO K L iving that VIP life – power, fame and fortune aside – is about having an entourage to cater to your every whim Here at Mandarin Oriental my bliss squad is on hand to fetch Chandon and mandarin mimosas at breakfast, wipe foggy sunglasses by the pool or stand by to shadow me with an umbrella should it rain There’s even a lift attendant – no-one who’s anyone pushes their own lift buttons anymore In the room, there’s a spread of fine chocolates, fresh exotic fruits and macarons on the table Even more impressive, the hotel stationery is embossed in gold with my name Bangkok’s original luxury hotspot, The Orient (now known as the Mandarin Oriental) has attracted the A-list since 1890, when the king used it as an unofficial palace for out-of-town aristocracy Over the years, the hotel has attracted Hollywood royalty and genuine blue bloods, with guests such as Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn and Mick Jagger, who partied at the Bamboo Bar ’til late Michael Jackson infamously hid out through his 1993 scandal in the 185sqm Selandia Suite With views over the river and treats left in the room with each turndown service, it’s not a bad way to ride out a media storm Recently renovated, the 600sqm Grand Royal Suite is yours for about half a million baht (approx $21,500) per night – and so worth it CELEB SPLURGE LIK U LIK U L AG O ON, FIJI PHOTOGRAPHY BY HAMILTON LUND; COURTESY OF SOHO FARMHOUSE; MANDARIN ORIENTAL; LIKULIKU LAGOON TEXT BY ALLEY PASCOE; ANNA MCCOOE; JESSICA BOSCO N othing says “A-list” quite like a helicopter transfer, and that’s exactly how we made our entrance to this little island paradise only four hours from Sydney Likuliku Lagoon resort is the definition of a hidden gem, nestled on the island of Malolo in Fiji in a natural ocean lagoon on the edge of the vibrant coral reef You’ll feel like a celebrity from the moment you touch down; from your personalised greeting by manager Tulia and the team (does it get any better than Fijian hospitality?) to checking into Fiji’s only traditional over-water bures They come complete with a glass bottom for when you’re feeling lazy, and a ladder directly down into the crystal-clear water for when you’re feeling adventurous There is no reason to lift a finger nor set foot of the resort during your stay, with the coral reef at (and under) your doorstep, the luxurious Tatadra Spa, infinity pool and gym on ofer, and head chef Shane Watson keeping your belly satisfied with the freshest local produce at breakfast, lunch and dinner If you tire of sipping cocktails and lounging by the pool, however, the resort ofers up a little black book of things to in Fiji Explore the surrounding Mamanuca Islands by boat, stopping on MonuRiki – where Tom Hanks filmed Castaway – to swim, snorkel and walk on the beach A must-do is the sunrise hike, where you’ll set of in a boat before dawn with nothing but the knowledge of your trusty hosts to guide you up to the top of nearby Honeymoon Island, an invitation-only paradise There you’ll be rewarded with one of the most incredible sunrises you are likely to see (and an amazing breakfast spread packed for you to enjoy) Book in for a massage on arrival; nothing gets you into holiday mode faster than a traditional Fijian treatment! HOT TIP marieclaire.com.au | 207 ESCAPE E L L E M AC P H E R S O N ’ S NEW YORK, NEW YORK She made it in Manhattan as Australia’s original supermodel These days “The Body” and co-founder of WelleCo is still the ultimate NYC insider salon, Rizzieri Salon & Spa He does my hair when I’m in NYC and he’s the best – he knows what works for me I love Sant Ambroeus for dinner, and my fave Aussie place Two Hands for breakfast. I always check in with my talented friend David Totah at his gallery, TOTAH, downtown. TIPS FOR HITTING THE GROUND How I feel after touching down depends on my pre-flight preparation Before a long flight, I like to a good workout to get the blood flowing, and drink lots of water and get outside for fresh air and sunshine After I board, I take a double dose of WelleCo Super Elixir Greens – the vitamins and minerals and extra hydration boost help fight jet lag RUNNING? LET’S TALK NYC’S ROLE IN YOUR LIFE I WHY IS THIS PLACE LIKE NO OTHER IN THE WORLD? I love the energy, diversity and inspiration. 208 | marieclaire.com.au PACKING ESSENTIALS? Tom Ford sunglasses A Zimmermann dress to go from day to night Cartier Love bracelet, and bangles by Luis Morais Vetiver by Guerlain – it’s a men’s fragrance but I’ve been wearing it for years FAVOURITE WAY TO TAKE IT ALL IN? Running in Central Park – it is so beautiful at any time of year Wherever I visit, though, I always go for a walk I love to get a sense of my new surroundings You discover much more on foot! For accommodation, I usually stay at the chic and fun Roxy Hotel in Tribeca I love visiting MoMA PS1 for the latest exhibitions I check in with Frank Rizzieri at his YOUR NYC HAUNTS? “I LOVE SANT AMBROEUS FOR DINNER, AND MY FAVE AUSSIE PLACE, TWO HANDS, FOR BREAKFAST” PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON UPTON; PABLO ENRIQUEZ/MOMA; GETTY IMAGES moved there from Australia in 1982 It was supposed to be a threemonth experiment to help finance a university degree, but turned into a 35-year career. I lived in NYC for 14 years, so I know it well Plus, it has a special place in my heart because [my son] Flynn was born there in 1998. YOUR LATEST VISIT? Preparing for WelleCo’s flagship store launch It’s on the corner of Crosby and Broome streets, right in the heart of SoHo It’s a beautiful and serene place to visit – all clear Lucite glass, ebonised timber and natural greenery that emphasises WelleCo’s chic clinicmeets-nature aesthetic BYRON BAY’S SEA CHANGE Eat, shop, rejuvenate, repeat Two days of bliss in Australia’s chill-out capital T Australia’s most easterly point is home to some of the country’s best beaches, restaurants and shopping he young people don’t smoke pot in Byron anymore, they’re too busy making it big in this breezy, beachy dreamland The New South Wales’ North Coast enclave has long been a counter-culture paradise for wayfarers seeking alternative ways of living These days, the town and its surrounds make up a 21st-century hub of creatives, digital nomads and zeitgeist chasers living it up in a slo-mo kind of way The area’s progressive reputation has made it fertile land for entrepreneurial sea changers to plant dream projects For blow-ins like us, though, it’s a honey pot of good food, yoga and shopping In town, Clarkes Beach and Main Beach thrum with flashpackers, while Wategos Beach is an A-list playground Early adopters are outpacing the crowds in neighbouring Bangalow and Newrybar and now these small towns also pulse with of-the-moment cool About three kilometres due north, Byron Bay’s creative ripple extends to a former industrial estate, where Habitat North Beach resides The emerging hotspot is home to local brands, co-working and dining It’s trendy but not exclusive Surely nothing is more Byron than that E S CA P E E AT Clockwise from above: Barrio and Raes on Wategos are foodie highlights; relax with cocktails by the pool at Elements of Byron PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOURISM AUSTRALIA; DEMETRE MINCHEV; RAES ON WATEGOS; MADELINE JOHNSON/ELEMENTS OF BYRON TEXT BY ANNA MCCOOE SHOP Take the world’s first solar-powered train from town to Habitat North Beach, an industrial estate turned creative hub, near tranquil Belongil Beach Habitat Collective showcases more than 40 local and design-led brands Here you’ll also find the Department of Simple Things: a menswear concept store from Mr Simple, which hosts sausage-making and photography workshops over a few drinks – far better than any boyfriend chair Over in the hinterland, Newrybar Merchants brings together local artisans and curators in an 1890s homestead Driftlab is right next door for a follow-up dose of style from independent artisans Back in town, Pop & Scott and Pampa’s shared showroom is a must-visit for design lovers, and Tigmi Trading is a modern bohemian wonderland Byron’s food scene is on fire At Barrio – Spanish for neighbourhood – the flames are literal thanks to the focus on the woodfire oven and charcoal grill Chef Francisco Smoje opened the restaurant in December 2017 at Habitat, bringing with him a nose-to-tail and root-to-stem food philosophy that smacks with flavour In July, Chupacabra set-up shop and has fast become the region’s hottest new taqueria for cocktails and tacos Backup the next morning with Sparrow Cofee in Byron or nearby Bangalow for pastries Try Harvest at Newrybar for a homegrown lunch by chef Alastair Waddell overlooking the edible gardens Not to be outdone is Raes on Wategos with its revamped look, new chef Jason Barratt (previously of Attica and Stokehouse), and new cellar bar, ofering oysters and sashimi alongside champagne and cocktails S TAY Since launching in 2016, Elements of Byron has forged a reputation as a hip haven with its epic infinity lagoon pool, day beds and fire pits This year, the hotel has launched new two-bedroom villas (from $650 per night) and an adults-only pool with a swim-up bar ofering cold-pressed juices and killer cocktails Byron bliss hunters will love the kayaking, daily yoga and horseriding through the 20-hectare resort’s rainforests, tea-tree creeks, lakes and ponds The beach club is the place for sun and surf, while a coma-inducing massage in the Osprey Spa is the perfect break from all the eating, drinking and shopping THESE DAYS, THE TOWN AND ITS SURROUNDS MAKE UP A 21ST-CENTURY HUB OF CREATIVES, DIGITAL NOMADS AND ZEITGEIST CHASERS LIVING IT UP IN A SLO-MO KIND OF WAY marieclaire.com.au | 211 C L VE O NO L BE T R EC M – FR CE M BE R Getti stickn’ with y it! to M DE when you buy a participating magazine at Woolworths!* 6collect! O Fun Books $ Sticker and Activity RRP $4.99 when sold separately 6ќLY]HSPKMYVT [O5V]LTILY¶YK+LJLTILY 6ULIVVRH[ LHJO^OLUW\YJOHZLKPU[OLZHTL[YHUZHJ[PVUHZHWHY[PJPWH[PUNTHNHaPUL997 ^OLUZVSKZLWHYH[LS` :\IQLJ[[VH]HPSHIPSP[`^OPSLZ[VJRZSHZ[PUWHY[PJPWH[PUNZ[VYLZVUS` L IF E S TO RIE S PHOTOGRAPHY BY GETTY IMAGES P resident Barack Obama was tearing up Dressed in a tuxedo, he quietly wiped the corner of his eye as he sat beside wife Michelle Obama in Washington’s Kennedy Center theatre It was 2015 and the Obamas, along with hundreds of other people, had filled the famed concert hall to celebrate songwriter Carole King The president was far from alone in being moved by the woman on stage belting out King’s song “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” While the Tapestry hit maker might have penned the track, it was made famous by another woman: Aretha Franklin That night, Franklin made a surprise appearance onstage, sheathed in a floor-length mink coat Despite the fact that it was King who was being honoured, it was Franklin who stole the show That December evening was, Franklin later said, one of the top three performances of her life Her incredible career had seen her win 18 Grammy Awards, rack up 73 Billboard hits, achieve 20 number ones and become the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame As Franklin held the audience in rapture that night, it was a far cry from the woman who had became a mother at 12, faced tumultuous relationships, a drinking problem and profound grief, yet always fought to things her way Aretha FRANKLIN From a childhood full of challenges to being crowned one of the greatest singers of all time, Aretha Franklin battled addiction and abuse to become a pop-culture and political powerhouse marieclaire.com.au | 215 SLUG CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE With Annie Lennox, her co-collaborator on ’80s anthem “Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves”; the dedication ceremony of Dr Martin Luther King Jr in 2011; with family backstage at the hit musical Chicago in 2015 C larence LaVaughn (C.L.) Franklin was one of the most famous preachers of the ’40s and ’50s The home he shared with his wife, Barbara Siggers, and their four children, Erma, Cecil, Carolyn and Aretha, was a meeting point for both black musicians and civil rights leaders The Franklins’ parlour played host to a who’s who of famous faces including Nat “King” Cole, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Dr Martin Luther King Jr This vibrant, musical household profoundly influenced the pastor’s children, but none more so than young Aretha, born in 1942, who had taught herself to play the piano by the age of seven While the family might have enjoyed a comfortable existence, the Franklins’ marriage was rocky In 1948, when Aretha was six years old, her mother left the family, and the youngsters were largely raised by their paternal grandmother It was a loss that some argue haunted little Aretha for the rest of her life By the mid 1950s, C.L was touring the country delivering sermons with teenage Aretha in tow, playing piano and singing gospel 216 | marieclaire.com.au ballads At the age of 12, she fell pregnant, giving birth to a boy she named Clarence Despite becoming a mother so young, Franklin kept performing, and when she was 14 recorded her first tracks However, by the time the songs were released, Franklin had another baby, Edward (Franklin never publicly identified the father of these two boys.) She quit school and again hit the touring circuit with her father, leaving the boys to be cared for and raised by her grandmother and sisters At age 18, she cut her first demo tape and was signed to Columbia Records While her debut single, “Today I Sing The Blues”, reached the top 10 on the R&B chart, Franklin was yet to find widespread success It was around this time that she wed Ted White, a street hustler who became her agent, and in 1964 the couple had son Teddy Two years later she switched labels and signed to Atlantic Records, working with famed producer Jerry Wexler His insistence that she focus on soul music would be the decision that dramatically changed her life I n the summer of 1967, one song dominated the airwaves: “Respect” Originally written by Otis Redding in 1965, Franklin decided to cover it and in the process transformed the track into a soul-shaking anthem for both the civil rights movement and feminism Nearly immediately after it was released, “Respect” surged to number one on the charts (and later won Franklin two Grammys) “She had an ability to infuse the lyrics with so much more power than the way they were written,” says renowned music critic Jim Farber In 1967, Chicago DJ Pervis Spann crowned Franklin the “Queen of Soul”, and for decades she kept the crown in a plastic box in her home, proudly on display for guests The mayor of Detroit declared February 16, 1968, “Aretha Franklin Day” and she performed for her home town to mark the occasion Then in June that same year, Time magazine featured her on its cover This was just the beginning of global success for Franklin, who by the end of 1968 had seven more top 10 hits including “Baby I Love You”, “Chain of Fools” and “I Say a Little Prayer” But Franklin’s influence extended beyond the airwaves and she was a leading light in the civil rights movement “Most people don’t realise how much work she did for Martin Luther King,” Wexler has said Her involvement went far beyond being a figurehead “When Dr King was alive, several times she helped us make payroll,” Reverend Jesse Jackson told the Detroit Free Press “On one occasion, we took an 11-city tour with her and Harry Belafonte … and they put gas in the vans She did 11 concerts for free and hosted us at her home.” When King was shot in Memphis, Franklin performed at his funeral, cementing her place as a pivotal figure in the fight for racial equality But as her career soared to new heights, Franklin’s personal life was falling apart Her husband Ted was allegedly physically abusive “Everyone knew Ted White as a brutal man,” Franklin’s sister-in-law Earline told biographer David Ritz “But Aretha L IF E S TO RIE S CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT PHOTOGRAPHY BY GETTY IMAGES; AAP Franklin on tour with George Michael in 1988; her performance in The Blues Brothers revitalised her career; her final show, in November 2017 she wanted the world to think she had a fairytale marriage.” Franklin eventually filed a restraining order against White and dropped him as manager before divorcing him in 1969 Franklin was As the decade came to a close, famously guarded about her personal Franklin faced both new love and life, but in a magazine interview grief She wed actor Glynn Turman in decades later she admitted: “You 1978 at her father’s church in Detroit make mistakes You try to learn from However, two months later, her father them, and when you don’t it hurts was shot during a robbery at his home even more And I’ve been hurt bad.” After spending the next five years in Franklin was also battling other a coma, C.L died in 1984 Franklin personal demons and was drinking divorced Turman the same year heavily Her sister Carolyn told Ritz, The ’80s were kinder thanks to “She was afraid she wasn’t good Franklin’s appearance in hit film enough as a singer, pretty enough as a The Blues Brothers, which revived her woman or devoted enough as a mother 1968 song “Think” Her 1985 album I don’t know what to call it but deep, Who’s Zoomin’ Who? went platinum deep insecurity Her style was to either and sold more than one million drink away the anxiety or, when that records She would have her last stopped working, disappear for a number one in 1986, a duet with while, find her bearings and go George Michael on “I Knew You right back onstage and wear the Were Waiting (For Me)” Franklin crown of the impervious diva.” would keep recording for the next Overeating was another issue, three decades, with her and while Franklin “SHE DIDN’T final album released in managed to get sober a CHANGE FROM 2017 Though chart few years later, eating success was elusive in remained an issue THE ONSTAGE her later years, she for decades ARETHA TO remained a passionate During this time she THE OFFSTAGE and prolific performer also became a mother for ARETHA” the fourth time, giving birth to son Kecalf Cunningham hile Franklin might in 1970, whose father was Aretha’s have been labelled a road manager Ken Cunningham prima donna by some, While her 1972 gospel album those who knew her Amazing Grace sold more than two best say that was far million copies (and remains her top from the truth “Aretha had high selling record), the rest of that decade standards and sometimes she had was a time of professional upheaval to insist things be done [in a certain] for Franklin The disco era was in full way,” says a longtime friend, journalist swing, and after years of adulation and Greg Dunmore “That would give some success, she struggled to make much people the impression that she was of an impression on the charts She demanding, but she really wasn’t that changed labels in 1979, telling Arista sort of person.” The singer once said: “I Records boss Clive Davis, “I want hits think women have to be strong If not, This business is based on hits.” some people will run right over you.” W Away from the limelight, Franklin had moved to a small suburb in her beloved Detroit in the ’80s, where she planted roses in her garden, cooked and threw legendary parties She was, Dunmore says, an avid reader who was “constantly buying books” and who loved talking about politics and international afairs “She was very warm and very bright Her greatest strength as a friend was she had the ability to make [you] feel great and that was heartfelt,” he says “She was always the same; she didn’t change from the onstage Aretha to the ofstage Aretha.” What made her happiest? “Her family,” Dunmore says Franklin’s reign as the “Queen of Soul” never waned and she remained an ever-present pop-culture force She sang at Bill Clinton’s 1993 presidential inauguration When Luciano Pavarotti called in sick just before the 1998 Grammys, Franklin agreed to perform operatic show stopper “Nessun Dorma” with only 20 minutes to prepare (and she nailed it) In 2009, Obama asked her to sing at his inauguration Franklin took to the stage and wowed a whole new generation of fans Yet behind the scenes, Franklin’s health was deteriorating In 2010 she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but refused to confirm the disease When she underwent surgery in December of that year, fans kept a vigil outside her hospital Her health remained a concern over the next few years and she was forced to cancel a number of concerts On November 8, 2017, at the 25th anniversary of the Elton John AIDS Foundation gala, Franklin performed her final show, marking the end of a 60-year career in front of the microphone On August 16, 2018, she died at her home in Detroit Her funeral saw a global outpouring of emotion for a woman who had made an indelible mark on both music and politics When asked in 2016 what her greatest legacy was, Franklin said, “Somewhere between the musical and the humanitarian … the queen accomplishes more than just singing, you know.” marieclaire.com.au | 217 LAST WORD THE WOMEN WHO M ADE ME ALYSSA MILANO The instigator of the #MeToo hashtag reveals the women who helped ignite her activist streak LIN MILANO My earliest memory of my mum, Lin, is of her drawing in her sketchpad She was a fashion designer when I was little, and watching her draw sparked my own creativity I knew I was going to be an artist when I grew up, no matter what platform that art took My mum also owned her own store, and having a strong, successful, working mum gave me the confidence to be all of those things as well I’m using the lessons she taught me about family to raise my children now I have a girl and a boy [Elizabella, four, and Milo, seven] No matter what’s going on, we all eat dinner together at the same time – just like I did when I was little Mum taught me how to be nurturing and how to give my kids the freedom to 218 | marieclaire.com.au be who they are She shaped my belief that women need to support each other and hold [them] in high regard We need to cherish [one another], she taught me that “[MUM] SHAPED MY BELIEF THAT WOMEN NEED TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER AND CHERISH ONE ANOTHER” Clockwise from left: Judith Light, Audrey Hepburn and Alyssa’s mother, Lin Milano JUDITH LIGHT Growing up in the entertainment industry can be very rough – even in the best circumstances It is diicult because you are not doing normal kid things, you’re not going to school or to the prom When I started on [US sitcom] Who’s the Boss? [at age 10], Judith [who played the female lead, Angela Bower] was there for me She was influential in my formative teenage years – almost like a second mother I felt as though she understood my struggles I just wanted to be a normal kid and experience normal high school She was very supportive throughout that time in my life Judith was also an activist in the ’80s; she fought for gay rights and advocated for people who were HIV-positive The fact that she was brave enough to use her voice to fight for equality inspired me a lot To be able to look up to her while I was at work, and then go home and look up to my mum, was such a gift Alyssa Milano stars in Insatiable, available on Netflix PHOTOGRAPHY BY AUSTRALSCOPE; GETTY IMAGES EDITED BY ALLEY PASCOE AUDREY HEPBURN The first time I saw Audrey Hepburn was in a UNICEF commercial and I remember thinking how amazing it was to see a woman travelling to developing nations, helping people and shining a light on important issues Her goal was to make sure no child died of a preventable cause Seeing her make a diference in the lives of children really inspired my activism at a young age Audrey wasn’t afraid to use her name to efect positive change – she was a trailblazer When I found out she was an actress, I knew I wanted to the same To be able to use my name in such a powerful way was something I aspired to In 2003, UNICEF named me an ambassador and it was a dream come true because of my admiration for what Audrey had done with her fame We are fighting for so much in our country [the US] right now: children’s health, women’s rights, immigration and equality I feel like every day is a new fight ... 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