2022-08-01 Maxim Australia

&SWEET

SASSY
Alluring ANASTASIA WILBERT has all the
makings of becoming America’s next top model…
Photography by I K E H AY N E S Interview by PA R I S R A I N E

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aSPOTLIGHT “I see fashion as a way of expressing
wesome photo shoot, Anastasia, my true self and I feel my best when
tell us a bit about it?
The photographer, Ike, reached out to me appearance reflects that.”
a few weeks ago with a concept for a skit
we were performing on his YouTube channel Done! What’s one thing men should Who is your girl crush?
— to try and recreate looks and photography always remember about women? I would say Doja Cat. I love her personality.
done by the famous photographer, Peter A good woman only cares about She is always demonstrating her genuine,
Coulson. All of our fans loved it and we honesty, respect and effort. goofy self to others and doesn’t seem
had such a fun time together. to care what other people think of her.
What have you learnt about men Her energy and her music are both
Well, you look gorgeous. When do over the years? really magnetising.
you feel you are at your sexiest? A man loves to feel needed, just as
I feel sexy when I’m dressed my best. much as a woman loves to feel desired. Where would you like to be in five years?
I see fashion as a way of expressing I would like to be successful in my career
my true self and I feel my best when What do you look for in a man? with social media and modelling, hopefully
appearance reflects that. I look for someone who is sweet and transitioning to owning my own business.
thoughtful, has similar taste or interests
What is your best asset? and makes me feel like a princess. Finally, what’s next for you? xAre there
I would say my mind. any exciting projects on the horizon
Describe your ideal date. you can share with us?
Tell us a bit more about yourself. You can’t go wrong with a romantic Yes, but not any that I can share just
I grew up in a small town outside of Seattle dinner, some wine and great conversation. yet — watch this space! ■
in the U.S.A. and lived there for most of my
life. Growing up watching America's Next
Top Model, I had always dreamed about
becoming a published model. I was scouted
as a teenager when I was at a yoga and
meditation festival with some friends, and
I’ve been modelling ever since.

What would people be most surprised
to know about you?
A lot of people are surprised to hear when
I tell them that two years ago I had lost all
of my hair and almost my life when I was
diagnosed with a severe autoimmune
disease. It’s now something I have under
control, but I have improved so much since
then that I am almost unrecognisable.

Whoa, go you! Sounds like you need a
drink. What can we get you at the bar?
Espresso Martini, please! ;)

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SPOTLIGHT

STATUS
UPDATE

NAME:
Anastasia Wilbert

HOME TOWN:
Seattle,

Washington, U.S.A.
BORN:

January 14, 1998
FIVE WORD SELF-

DESCRIPTION:
“Confident, genuine,

loyal, caring and
sweet.”

LIFE MOTTO:
“I create my reality.”
INSTAGRAM & TWITTER:

@sweetstassi

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“A man loves to
feel needed, just

as much as a
woman loves
to feel desired.”

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After making his sensational debut as Spider-Man
in Captain America: Civil War, rising British actor
TOM HOLLAND is ready to blitz Hollywood as he navigates
through his newfound identity as the web-slinging superhero…

Interview by S A N T I PI N TA D O Photographed by M I C H A E L M U L L E R

How did you find out you’d landed the I couldn’t leave out. It’s just little lines

role of Spider-Man? here and there, from the comics, as well

I was at home, scrolling through Instagram as different poses, tricks and all sorts of

and Marvel had posted a photo of Spider-Man stuff I wanted to steal.

saying, “Go to our website and check out

who the new Spider-Man is.” So, I freaked Did your background as a trained

out, ran to my computer, went to the website gymnast and dancer play a big part

and I was just lucky enough that it said my in taking on this role?

name. I went completely crazy — it was an It was huge. Obviously Spider-Man is an

amazing day. incredibly physical character and requires a

lot of discipline

Was Spider-Man your all-time favourite when it

childhood superhero? comes to

Yeah, dude — he was the one for me, I loved that part of

him! I relate to him massively – he’s clever, he the job and

doesn’t take himself too seriously and he can the fact I had

shoot webs! It’s very hard to believe that a kid a gymnastics

gets bitten by a spider and all of a sudden he background,

can shoot webs, and if you try and make that and the

too serious it just doesn’t make any sense. discipline that

comes with

Had you watched the previous Spider-Man it, helped me

movies and did you take anything from because it’s

either Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield’s emotion through

portrayals of the superhero? physicality

Yeah, absolutely. I was a huge fan of those without having to

movies growing up and they “It’s very hard to
were very valuable to me in believe that a kid
the process of preparing for
the role. I’m lucky in a sense

that I had five great movies gets bitten by a
I could take influence from

and pick and choose what spider and all
I wanted from those movies. of a sudden he
So, it was a real help for me can shoot webs.”
and I’m very glad I had them
in my back pocket.

How did you decide to put use my face
your own spin on playing Spidey? — obviously my
I definitely made sure it was my own version face is covered
of this unique character but obviously there in a mask.
are some things from the original movies that

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(Left) Denim Jacket, money you make, how famous you are or how
Simon Miller; T-Shirt, expensive your watch is, you should always
Urban Outfitters; be as nice as you are when you first enter
Jeans, J Brand; the business.
Boots, Jack Erwin
Has being Spider-Man changed your
(Below) Trench luck with landing the ladies?
coat, Burberry; Suit, Yeah, it definitely has, but it has its ups and
Armani; Shirt, Lanvin; downs. It’s just been a lot of fun, I’ve had
boots, Jack Erwin a really good time and I’ve met some
really cool people along the way.
(Opposite) Suit,
Armani; Shirt, Lanvin; Being the superstar you are now, do
Boots, Jack Erwin your parents still get you to take out
the garbage when you are at home?
Yeah, they still get me to take out the trash,
and do my own washing, which drives
me up the wall. It’s got to be done though,
mate, it’s got to be done. T

There’s obviously a lot of fight scenes
in the Spider-Man movies – what’s one
thing to remember in a real fight?
Don’t get into them. Avoid them at all
costs! You know, be civil and peaceful.
Spread the word — peace to everyone!

If you could have taken anything from
the set of any Spider-Man movie what
would it be?
Probably Robert Downey Jr’s watch, which
was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
I was so intrigued by it because it was the
most bizarre looking watch I’ve ever seen
and then I realised it had its own security
guard on set to look after it because it was
so expensive. It was super cool.

Describe what it was like working with
Robert Downey Jr.
It was incredible, mate. Robert is such a nice
guy and one thing I loved about working with
him, which I’ll take with me forever, is that he
despite being one of the best in the business
he was always 10 minutes early to work every
day. He always said hello to everyone on
set, he’s kind, polite and hardworking. It just
goes to show it doesn’t matter how much

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Deadliest Catch
CONOR McGREGOR, the UFC’s quick-fisted, fast-talking
fighter, takes a style detour on the California Coast…

Words by M AT T B E R I C A L Photographed by R O B E R T W YAT T Styled by WAY N E G R O S S

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Conor McGregor knows how to make a statement. Just
two years and five fights into his UFC career, the Irish
featherweight has gone from relative unknown to the most
electrifying character in the sport. Yes, the 26-year-old [now
33] is a brutal, efficient fighter with an eclectic array of techniques and
a knack for knockouts [at the time of printing, 15 of his 17 wins come
from TKOs, including four of his five UFC wins. Of course, Conor
has since become a featherweight and lightweight double-champion
– the first UFC fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight
classes simultaneously). But his meteoric rise owes as much to his
mouth as to his fists, knees and feet: McGregor is a sneering, trash-
spewing, over-the-top showman more akin to a top-card professional
wrestler than a cage fighter.

Often outfitted in three-piece suits, he riles up fans with crazed
monologues, taunts fighters mid-match with a wagged finger and
boldly predicts how long it’ll take him to incapacitate opponents
(usually two minutes, but even if foes don’t tap, that’s about the
time McGregor “sees their eyes dim,” as he puts it).

“My success isn’t a result of
arrogance – it’s a result of belief.”

“What can I say? I’m a talker,” he says. His unique brand of bombast
has earned him the title of the Emerald Isle’s most googled athlete,
not to mention a freshly inked Reebok contract, a worldwide legion of
crazed, flag-waving supporters, and, this month, [at the time of writing]
a title shot against featherweight champion José Aldo at UFC 189.

“My success isn’t a result of arrogance – it’s a result of belief,” says
the 66kg [now 77-80kg] pounder, whose lean frame and wild-eyed stare
make him look like some long-ago warrior who drinks ale from the
skulls of conquered kings. “My belief is what brought me here; it’s my
most powerful ally. I knew I’d be in the UFC since I started my career.”

Born in Crumlin, a scrappy suburb of Dublin, Ireland, McGregor,
who, despite his antics, is stoic and poised away from the cage, says
he’s always had an “insatiable curiosity for combat”. As a boy, he
bounced from gym to gym, learning everything from capoeira to
muay Thai. After a stint as a plumber, McGregor pursued MMA
full-time and eventually made his way to the European circuit,
where he earned the nickname “Notorious” as well as the
lightweight and featherweight belts. He joined UFC in 2013
and was quickly recognised for his skills in both combat and
scene-stealing.

“I have the greatest job in the world,” McGregor says.
“I get paid loads of cash for beating the crap out of people.
And I’m very good at it.” ■

(Above) Jacket and jeans, Marc By Marc Jacobs;
sweater, Gant; Beanie, Asos; Bracelets and ring
(worn throughout), Scosha; Watch, Tudor;

(Below right) jacket and sweater,
Nautica; Jeans, Ag Jeans; Watch, Tudor

(Opposite) Sweater and pants,
Botte Gaveneta; T-shirt, Canali
At Blooming Dale’s;
Beanie, Binge Knitting;
Watch, Citizen

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LIFE ATheFTER
FOOTBALL

Legendary former Socceroo TIM CAHILL reminisces
about his illustrious football career, playing for
Australia while talking up his fashion sense…

Photographed by S T E V E N C H E E Interview by S A N T I PI N TA D O
Styled by NICK MADY TIANOS FROM SHOREDITCH

Hey, Timmy, how would you What are your top three
describe your style? highlights from your
During my playing career I spent illustrious career?
a lot of time in athletic gear — Winning the 2015 Asian Cup,
hoodies and so on. But it’s always beating Japan in the 2006 World
great to wear an elegant-looking, Cup and playing in the Premier
slim-fit suit when you’re attending League. Of course, the three
an event of some sort. World Cup campaigns were
all highlights in their own
Do you have a favourite right. Each had really special
type of suit? moments and playing on the
I’d probably have to say the biggest stage in the world
slim-fit pure wool in black and against so many superstars
blue — can’t go wrong and sure is amazing.
to get many compliments. Cut
and fabric are key — suits are You scored Australia’s
a wardrobe staple, so I think it’s first-ever FIFA World Cup
important to make sure all the goal in 2006. Describe
elements are right. this moment.
That game in itself was
Got it. How difficult was it such a rollercoaster. From
to make the call on retiring finding out I would be
from football? on the bench to start,
It wasn’t too hard to be honest which was devastating
— I knew I was making the right at the time, to seeing
call and that my family totally us go down 1-0 and
supported my decision. then getting told that
I would be coming
What did you love most about on — I just knew I
playing for the Socceroos? wanted to make an
It comes from the honour of impact. To score those
representing your country goals and then for John
on the world stage. This is [Aloisi] to finish it off
something taught to you early 3-1 was massive for the
on in Australia — it’s an honour entire squad as it was
and not something you can Australia’s first ever goals
ever take for granted. and first ever World Cup win.

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How does it feel to be the What is the greatest ever
all-time top goal scorer for moment in football?
Australia? World Cups — it just doesn’t
Looking at the amazing players get any better than that.
that came before me and the
ones that I have played with, to If you didn’t become a
be on that list is great in itself. football superstar, what
To me, it’s a reward for hard other career would you
work more than anything. It’s have pursued?
also thanks to a lot of great Acting. Drama. Why not? I like
service from my teammates. acting. I did drama at school.
It was something that I liked
Besides comraderies with to do to pass the time.
teammates, what do you
miss most about being part Should the Socceroos have
of the Socceroos? cheerleaders called the
Putting on the jersey before Soccerettes?
a match and that feeling of That sounds good — I’m all for
stepping out to represent your that. Maybe you can start that
country. That feeling is going up, mate. Maybe we can run
to be pretty hard to replace. a competition and slot it in.

What’s the greatest Tim I’ll look into it. Finally,
Cahill feat or moment that do you have any quality
never saw the light of day? advice for our readers?
Every goal I scored in the Be fearless — hopefully I’ll have
backyard against my brothers! lived my entire life that way. ■

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LFouonkninyg
We sat down with witty and waggish
JASON SUDEIKIS to talk basketball, fashion and
going topless. And when he ordered a Jack Daniel’s
at noon, we knew he was our kind of guy…

Photographed by TAG H I N A D E R Z A D
Interview by DAV I D S WA N S O N
Styling by STAN WILLIAMS
Grooming by K UMI CR AIG

(Left) Jacket, Levi’s Slim
trucker; Perry Ellis

Sweater, Cotton camo;
Shirt, Van Heusen

Slim-fi t dress; Silk tie,
Tommy Hilfiger;

(Opposite top)
Shirt jacket, Baldwin;

Longsleeve zip-front
hoodie and Bowery jeans,
Jonathan John Varvatos
USA; Nuworld longsleeve

shirt, Ted Baker;
Italian leather strap
belt, John Varvatos

(Opposite bottom)
Ramada jacket,

Denim & Leathers,
Andrew Marc Buffalo;
Wool-blend buttondown
shirt, Plectrum by Ben

Sherman; Cash twill
pants, Baldwin;

Boots, Frye Fulton

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Midwestern males. Maybe it’s because
I make it a rarity; but, I mean, it’s not
like I wear a T-shirt when I go swimming.

You’ve done a few movies with
Jennifer Aniston...
Yeah, in Horrible Bosses, my character
sleeps with her. But playing a stripper in
We’re the Millers, she looks amazing. It’s
such a vulnerable thing for somebody to
do. I mean, I never take my shirt off —
even on Saturday Night Live.

You started in the SNL writers’ room.
Why not write a movie for yourself?
Kristen Wiig did a great job of that with
Bridesmaids. On SNL you create, you
destroy and keep looking forward, because
there’s no time to think. And it’s not
because we were smarter or better than
other people — it’s because we were not
smarter and don’t know any better. ■

“Of course, now that
I have some money in the
bank, I get shoes for free.”

You seem like a pretty well-dressed dude,
but growing up in Kansas did you rock
cowboy boots and Canadian tuxedos?
No, but kids I went to school with certainly
did. I was more into parachute pants and
Michael Jackson jackets with lots of zippers.
And I played basketball, so I had the Jordan
1’s. Of course, now that I have some money
in the bank, I get shoes for free.

Do you get dressed thinking about
all the photographers lurking about?
No. But it is annoying when I want to go
for a walk with my partner and there are
three guys with cameras waiting outside
my apartment. The biggest bummer is
coming out of the ocean on vacation and
seeing some photographer crouched
behind a tree.

Do you realise that when you Google your
name, one of the first things that comes
up is “Jason Sudeikis shirtless”?
Oh, God, you should really go home and
clear your search history. I guess people just
want to know about body-hair patterns of

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The Reaper
Kiwi-born Australian mixed martial artist, and UFC champion,
ROB WHITTAKER loves a suit and loves to win even more…

Photographed by JAC K R I TC H I E Interview by S A N T I PI N TA D O
Styled by ADRIANA DIB All wardrobe by JOE BL ACK (JOEBL ACK .COM . AU)

We’ve got you geared up in some high- You’re known as “The Reaper” and
quality garb for this MAXIM fashion “Bobby Knuckles” — how did these
feature, Rob. Do you consider yourself nicknames come about?
a bit of a fashionista? The fans (or commentators) gave me Bobby
Not really, but I do love a sharp suit. My Knuckles and I chose The Reaper. There is
wife Sofia has great taste though and she no real story behind The Reaper other than
double checks me so I don’t leave the I like it. Either nickname is fine with me.
house looking like an idiot.
Take us through your daily training regime.
Lucky to have her, obviously! How would On average I do three two-hour sessions
you describe your fashion style? a day and have very little down time. I treat
Training gear or classy, sharp suits. There my training like a job and am working nine
isn’t much in between for me but most of to five, seven days a week.
the time I like to keep it casual.
What type of mental strength is needed
What do you look for in a suit? to be a UFC fighter?
There’s nothing better than a beautifully Mental strength is everything. Fight night is
tailored suit. I love greys and blues. No ties! one thing but the fight is won long before that.
What you put into training on a daily basis is
What clothing would we mostly find what you get out of it and it takes persistence
you wearing day to day?
Training gear almost always or, if not, then
T-shirts and shorts. I probably change, on
average, three times a day depending on
what training session I’m doing.

How did you get into MMA and
subsequently the UFC?
My dad put me into karate lessons when I was
eight and it went from there. I progressed into
Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido, wrestling and boxing and
over time brought it all together and started
going into MMA contests. Eventually I went
on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) and a contract
with the UFC followed.

When did you know you wanted to be
an MMA athlete?
I’ve always considered myself a martial
artist and never really thought about being
a professional until winning TUF.

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and mental fortitude to do that day in and “There’s nothing to everyone and to let my fists do the
day out. I aim to improve something every better than a talking in the Octagon.
single day of my life.
beautifully tailored You became the first Australian/New
How do you prepare for a big fight suit. I love greys Zealand-born fighter to hold a UFC title.
in the Octagon? What does this mean to you?
My training is key to feeling prepared. and blues. No ties!” I’m very proud of that and to have the
Every fight is 50/50 at the top level but if Whittaker name etched in history. This
I know I’ve done everything possible in my What’s it like to win a fight? was always one of my goals, so to have
preparation then I’ll be confident. Stacking The immediate feeling is relief more than achieved it is a nice feeling.
the chips in my favour is all I can do. anything and the hope is that I have done
my team, family and country proud. I don’t What advice do you have for any MAXIM
What goes through your mind before want to let anyone down. readers wanting to get into the UFC?
and during a fight? Success is an attitude and if you have a
Just before the fight I get very nervous but You don’t do much trash talking outside dream then follow it. Get a great team
once I hear my walk-out music and I enter of the octagon. Why is that? around you and train harder than anyone
the arena my mind focuses. I concentrate only It’s just not who I am. I prefer to be respectful else. Aim to be better every day in and
on my game plan, listen to my coaching team out of the training. Then you’re more than
and deal with whatever unfolds before me. halfway there. T

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GROOLSED
Time for you to get more acquainted with eye-catching
Californian beauty VALERIE ROSE ABONY. You’re welcome…

Photography by M ÉG A N E C L A IR E D O LU T
Interview by PA R IS R A INE Make-up by A NA EIS ENB ER G

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W “I have so many girl
crushes. The female
body and face is just
so beautiful to look at.”

a five-star meal with my man.
I do love good food.

What can we get you to drink
with the good food?
At the bar I’ll usually take a vodka soda
with a lime or a skinny margarita, but
I’ve been really into champagne lately.

elcome to MAXIM, Valerie. Tell us What do you look for in a man? What have you learnt about men
a bit about yourself and life story. I love a super-driven, handsome guy with over the years?
Thank you. I feel like I’ve lived many lives a great sense of humour as well — it’s I’ve learnt that men need lots of compliments,
already but I’m in an amazing place with what I’m most compatible with. Being and food. Most are very competitive, too.
a great support system around me now. spoiled is nice, too.
I love my little family and we make life fun Who is your girl crush?
all of the time by travelling, throwing events Describe your ideal date. I have so many girl crushes. The female body
and just being there for each other. My life A night where I feel sexy and have and face is just so beautiful to look at. Some
didn’t start out this way, but all the places of my favourite models are some of the real
I’ve been along the way have led me to classics like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and
where I am now. Irina Shayk, they are so elegant and cool. ■

Great photo shoot. Where are you?
The shoot was done in Miami Beach, it
has the most beautiful white sand and the
shots always turn out amazing. It’s one of
my favourite places in the world.

Well you look amazing! When do you
feel you're at your sexiest?
I feel most sexy when everything is on
point — hair, make-up, clothing and even
fitness and diet. I’m definitely not a low
maintenance girl. ;)

What would people be most surprised
to know about you?
People would be most surprised by my
sense of humour, which they wouldn’t
expect from a girl who looks like me, right?

What is your best asset?
Physically, I would say my eyes.
Otherwise, maybe my humour.

What’s one thing men should
always know about women?
Girls want to feel like a princess.

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“I’ve learnt that
men need lots of
compliments, and
food. Most are very
competitive, too.”

STATUS
UPDATE

NAME:
Valerie Rose Abony

HOMETOWN:
Sacramento,
California U.S.A.

BORN:
April 13
FIVE WORD SELF-
DESCRIPTION:
“Funny, silly,
particular,
determined,
inquisitive.”
INSTAGRAM:
@missvalerierose

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WRAemeRmbNerinIgE

A few years ago MAXIM cover girl and TV presenter Laura Csortan (pictured) caught up with
her good mate SHANE WARNE to talk cricket, women, hangovers and lighting his bedroom
candles. As the world farewelled Australia’s greatest spin bowler this year, we paid tribute to
him with this interview throwback and to remember the kind of top-shelf bloke he truly was...

Interview by L AU R A C S O R TA N

OK, Shane, let’s get the for a few drinks together, vodka too! Look, we’re talking years and years ago
cricket talk out of the would be my drink of choice… so we were all fresh and young. Those were
way first. What is your and maybe a shot of Fireball. the days. God, I was 23 turning 24 at the
greatest Ashes memory? end of the series. I was a youngster.
Beating England 5-0 in What’s been the biggest
Australia in 2006-07. My last night out after an Ashes win? You were almost in your prime, Shane!
ever series playing international Ah, it’s pretty hard to remember. Oh no, I’m in my prime now! You get better
cricket and to beat the old enemy It mustn’t have been a great night as you get older, Laura.
in a whitewash, and pull their pants if you can still remember! I played in
down, was a lot of fun. Individually, my nine or 10 Ashes series and only lost one, Do you really think so? OK then, what’s
favourite highlight was bowling the Mike so there was plenty of celebrating going on. the worst hangover you’ve ever had?
Gatting delivery in 1993, which was a bloody I was lucky to play in a really good team and Oh, most Sundays or Saturdays or Fridays.
long time ago now! To do that in a first Ashes incredible era of Australian cricket. The best The worst? Hmmm… I’ve been in a world
tour, first ball in England in a first Ashes Test, celebration we had? The 1993 one at The of hurt many times. Maybe after a mate’s
was pretty cool. Oval was pretty outrageous. I think we went wedding in Ireland. God, they definitely
directly back onto the flight so we flew back know how to drink!
What really happens in the Aussie to Australia with severe hangovers.
change rooms after a victory? What have you learned about women
There’s been one of the best bottle opening So what exactly did this big night entail? over the years?
situations by Andrew Flintoff I’ve ever seen. Just all the boys going out, having way too Oh, hello! Um, I’ve learnt a lot, both good
He had the ability to put a normal stubby, much to drink, telling each other how much and bad, but the best thing you can do is be
not a twist top, in his teeth and just rip it we love one another and how great we are, straight up and honest. They may not like the
open. Everyone just cringed and he just did
it all night. Strong teeth! Michael Slater had
the ability to get drunk the quickest, generally
a two-pot screamer ol’ Slats, and Matthew
Hayden was probably the quickest to get
his clothes off. He liked to do that.

And what was your forte?
I was the DJ in the dressing room. I just chilled
out in the corner playing tunes for the lads.
Yeah, I got louder later, but only after a win.
I didn’t mind the odd cigar and a glass of
red after a few beers. You know, just enjoy
the moment and take it all in.

Apart from red wine and beers what Clockwise (from left): Warnie’s 708 Test wickets is nothing to scoff at; partying with
other drink could I shout you at a bar? Michael Clarke after Australia’s World Cup win this year; posing for the paparazzi,
Well I like hard liquor, I like vodka. I like a nice with good friend Laura Csortan, back when he was ‘experimenting’ with his hair
cold beer in summer but if we were going out

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answers but they will respect you for and so is my bedroom. Just an FYI — What was your first car?
that. For instance, if you come home from that’s not to check myself out. It’s for the A TC Cortina! It was a really sad colour,
whatever you are doing and your partner ambiance of the room, Laura. Especially too, like a creamy beige shocker. I think
says, “What do you want to do for dinner with the candles in front of the mirrors I had it when I played my first Shield
tonight?” The worst answer you can give — I’ve got 30 candles in my room. game for Victoria. I got $250 so I bought
is, “I don’t mind, whatever you want to do.” the biggest stereo I could find. I think
Deep down a woman wants a man who is in By the time you’re done lighting them it was worth more than the car.
charge. And a man has to be in charge, in a all you must be wrecked.
nice way with a bit of charm, not arrogantly Yeah, I need a little rest after I light them all, Finish this sentence: If I ruled the
but with understanding and respect. but it’s blowing them out that’s the worst part. world for a day I would…
Call it National Fun Day where everyone
Who was the last person to see you I can only imagine! Besides a house, has the day off to do whatever they want.
naked? what’s the most expensive item you own? I’d probably just stay in bed all day and
Oh, um, ohhh... probably myself when Well, I collect watches. I have a few expensive light my candles. Nah, I’d get three of my
I got out of or into the shower this morning. watches by Panerai and Breitling. Other than mates and play 36 holes of golf, then go
that, I’d say it would’ve been my Ferrari or and have a great dinner with friends. Just
Don’t tell me you’ve got mirrors all Lamborghini as they were similar in price. have an awesome night with hopefully a
over the bathroom, Shane. They cost an arm and half an elbow. Oh, happy ending to cap it off. We all like happy
Ah…. yep. My bathroom is full of mirrors and my leg as well. endings, Laura. ■

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ENTERtheKING
By 14 he was dunking. By 26 he was a two-time MVP. Now, LeBRON JAMES, the greatest
basketball player in the world, is looking to lead the Miami Heat to the 2012 title…

By JESSE BRUKMAN

When was your first dunk? hurting baseball, because it wasn’t banned it was LeBron James’ voice saying something
It was during a warm-up game when I was and now it is banned, so it’s hard to flush bad about Cleveland. Hey, my mother wants
in middle school [between years seven and out completely. It’s just something in the to know when she can see this. She’s going to
nine]. Every year we had a teachers-versus- NBA that hasn’t been done, so no-one’s be delighted to see her son in the magazine.
students game in front of all the students. going to start. I wouldn’t expect to see
I got one in during the warm-ups and then anybody taking steroids in the game of Really? Your mum is a big MAXIM fan?
I actually did it during the game. basketball. That would be kind of crazy. No. My mother is a big LeBron fan. ■

Was it on a teacher? In 2009, a video came out of a Nike
No. I wish! I wish it was on the teacher who camp showing you getting dunked
gave me a C-minus; I would’ve definitely on by a college player. Did you
dunked in his face. start thinking maybe it would
be better not to play defence
How did you deal with the groupie at these things?
situation that comes with being Ha, no. Getting dunked on
a star at such a young age? is part of the game, and
None of that stuff happened. That’s all I know for a fact that LeBron
a facade. When people talk about girls James has dunked on way
coming up to their hotel rooms at 16 more people than he’s
years old, that’s a fantasy. had dunk on him.

Do you kind of wish it happened? There was a lot of
At 15, 16 years old? Nah, I was focused blowback when you first
on basketball... wink, wink. left your home team the
Cleveland Cavaliers for
As one of the biggest sporting names the Miami Heat in 2010.
on the planet, have you ever met anyone I love Cleveland, and
who made you feel starstruck? I have never said anything
The first time I met Michael Jordan. I was bad about Cleveland.
a sophomore [year 10] in high school, and If anybody can find one
it was an unbelievable experience for me. article in which LeBron
It didn’t even feel like tie was on the face James says something bad
of the Earth. This guy was more like an about Cleveland, then please
angel — like an alien or something. bring it to me and they get
a million dollars, cash.
Why does basketball seem like the one
American sport that hasn’t been rocked Is Lebron James issuing a reward?
by steroid scandals? Yeah! I want the voice, too — I don’t
It’s something that’s not done. I think it’s want just some paper. I need to know

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The RAFA CHECKLIST
He may not be able to control what an opponent does
on the tennis court, nor can he control his injuries. But
RAFAEL NADAL can control his own behaviour, however
weird and wonderful it may be. Here we take a look at some
of Rafa’s routines and idiosyncrasies that verge on OCD...

He must have a cold shower He must drink from two water
45 minutes before a match. bottles at changeovers. One
bottle is filled with cold water
He must wrap white grips on all and the other has warm water.
his racquets in the locker room.
He must face the labels
He must carry one racquet of the bottles to the end
on to the court. Wimbledon he is about to play from.
tradition demands that finalists
are empty-handed when they He must never rise from his
walk onto centre court. Rafa seat before his opponent.
refuses to let go of his racquet.
He must wait at the net
He must have five other post so his opponent can
racquets in his bag and his
bag must be placed next reach his seat first.

to his chair, on a towel. He must never walk on
the lines of a court.
He must run to the baseline
after the spin of the coin. It is He must have his socks
a split-step followed by a jog at exactly the same height.
around the back of the court.
They must be pulled up
He must run his foot along as high as they go.
the plastic baseline on
the side of the court he He must fold his towels neatly
is about to play from. after every changeover.

He must clean the small He must hit the clay
centre line in the middle from the soles of his shoes
of the baseline with his foot.
before every point.
He must towel down
between every point as if He must take three balls from
he is lathered in fresh sweat. the ball boys and return one
when he is at the service line.
He must curl his hair
behind both ears. He must never use the same
ball for consecutive points.
He must touch his nose.
He must bounce the ball with
He must do whatever it is he the strings of his racquet
does with his underwear. before bouncing it by hand.
He once bounced the ball
76 times before serving. ■

This is an edited extract from THE SLAMS by Will Swanton,
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THE SPORT STARS

FIGHT
FLIOGRHT

Former boxing champ
MIKE TYSON gets his
competitive juices flowing
with… racing pigeons?

Your first fight was over a bird, right?
Yeah. I was just a kid and this guy stole one
of my birds and killed it. Ripped his head off,
threw the blood on me. And I started fightin’
with him. But pigeons helped me focus, kept
me off the streets.

Your TV show Taking On Tyson is about
pigeon breeding. That’s pretty weird.
It’s like horse racing. Once it’s in your
blood, you can’t help it. I have friends from
Afghanistan who’ve had birds in their family
for 800 years. People say they’re rats with
wings, but pigeons are fighters!

A kookaburra could take one. You had
that tiger in The Hangover. What pets
have you had for real?
I had six tigers, a mountain lion, a hawk,
an eagle, a ferret, a giant snapping turtle.
But I have children now, so I need to be
particular. I can’t have any lions.

That’s the problem with kids these
days — not enough lions in the home.
Any more movies in the works?
I have a role in Men in Black III — I’m an alien.
I’m ecstatic. Aliens are aliens. But whatever
kind of alien they make me, I’ll just escalate
it. I’ll make it an even more spectacular alien.

Did you ever think you’d end up acting?
I used to take myself too seriously. If anybody
laughed at me, the guy was going to the
hospital. Now I think it’s cool. It’s not bad
laughing at yourself. You have ups and downs,
so enjoy as much as possible. Life’s too short. ■

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AFL vs NRL

Two men in the know — AFL reporter DAMIAN BARRETT and rugby league commentator
ANDREW VOSS — defend the footy codes they love. And take cheap shots at each other…

WHY AFL? WHY NRL?
by Damian Barrett by Andrew Voss

“Way up here in the moral high “Aussie Rules does draw larger
ground, us AFL people are so crowds and has more reach
intoxicated by our own greatness nationally than our game – but
there’s only one thing to do – look that’s trivial stuff . I pity their
down on every other football loss. Does league really need to
group. We scoff at soccer because conquer Tasmania to become
we’re convinced that a match big? I’d say no. We were in South
can’t be played without a flare Australia for two years with the
going off or a riot in the stands. Adelaide Rams and that was all
And what’s with those “exciting” they spoke about there during
nil-all draws? We ridicule rugby that time. We took it away
union because we just don’t get it because league is something that
– and we don’t want to get it. needs to be pursued – much like
the house of your dreams. South
“Now, rugby league…. look, Australians, West Australians,
we want to like it. Truly. And we Northern Territorians – they need
once did, when the game had a to strive for it. If we just put teams
wow factor, when Andrew Johns there, they wouldn’t appreciate it.
and Wally and Freddy and Alfie
and ET were idolised by us almost “You need to find the pot
as much as Dermott and Wayne of gold that is rugby league.
and Vossy and Aker and Hirdy We have a limited budget and
and Bucks. But, what’s happened? we’re not here to conquer the
Seriously, the game and those world in one fell swoop. It may
who now play it bore us. Sure, take 1000 years but it will happen.
some of us will tune in for State Of Origin, but the code has stuffed In terms of results, AFL can’t come close to us. There’s very little
that up, too. There’s nowhere near the amount of biff we love. variation with their tipsters but league is far more unpredictable.
And that spontaneity only adds to the majesty of the sport.
“We laugh when we look at vision of a match played at an empty
ANZ Stadium. And puff our chests nearly every weekend when up to “We’ve seen the error of our ways, too. We’ve had GF replays in
90,000 people roll up to a home-andaway match. We reel in derision the past but when someone gives birth, you hang around right to the
when we hear how NRL players/coaches make announcements they’ll end. It’d be pointless to push the kid back in and come back a week
be playing with other clubs the next season – and then conveniently later, as they did last year. Seriously, there’s no reason for bakeries
fail to acknowledge our players do it, too. to make different coloured bread two weeks in a row.

“Actually, we know we’ve got our own problems, like a disturbing, “Finally, league gave birth to some great philosophers, like John
and growing, gulf between the haves and have-nots. But our players Hopoate. When he said, after his eighth kid, I believe, ‘Now it’s time
don’t feel the need to leave piles of number-two in hotel hallways, nor to knuckle down and do what’s right for my family,’ I thought, ‘This
allegedly conspire with each other to manufacture bizarre ways to open is a bloke who’s possessed of wisdom beyond mankind, and who can
the scoring in a match, nor get shot at in seedy haunts at weird hours. only be a rugby league player.’ There’s a quote from Joel Clinton, the
Ah, maybe we need to rethink that. We did have Fev, who had a little former Broncos and Panthers player, that is just so eloquent. He once
issue with where he did number-ones in public. And yes, there was an said that being dropped to the bench was like getting a hot poker up
AFL investigation into a gambling matter this year, and yeah, OK, there his backside. That’s just a beautiful statement that paints a glorious
was a Collingwood star who may have been with a convicted murderer picture. That’s why I’d encourage kids to play our game – because
one night when he shot a couple of rounds from a handgun out of a you can have the ecstasy of winning a grand final or the agony of
sports car… You know what? We actually don’t mind NRL. But please having a hot poker up the backside if you’re benched. And that’s
don’t tell anyone we know.” where AFL just doesn’t get it.” ■

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WOMAN OF THE WORLD

MIAMI HEAT

There’s a lot to love about fashion model, basketball champ and movie star AMBER WANG…

Photography by DA R I A KO S O Interview by PA R I S R A I N E

M

agnificent photo shoot, Amber. Give
us a brief background about yourself.
I was born in China but grew up in Los
Angeles, California before moving to New
York. After COVID I moved to Miami – this
photo shoot was done in South Beach,
which is just so cool! I was discovered in
the mall when I was still in high school, but
I didn’t officially start my modelling career
until after graduation. Now I am a full-time
model travelling for work between Miami
and New York.

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(This page) Denim
swim top, Ocena;
Skirt, Oceanus

(Opposite) Bikini
bottoms, Mikoh;
Leather gloves,

DooWay; Jewellery,
Custom

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WOMAN OF THE WORLD

(This page) Lingerie,
Victoria's Secret;
Stockings, Calzedonia

(Opposite) Bikini
bottoms, Mikoh;
Leather gloves,
DooWay; Jewellery,
Custom

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“I think confidence is sexy. Confidence makes
you not afraid of other things and belief
in yourself is the best charisma.”

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WOMAN OF THE WORLD “I like a man with super-
smart style, who leads a
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a great sense of humour.”

You look stunning. When do you feel sexy?
I think confidence is sexy. Confidence makes
you not afraid of other things and belief in
yourself is the best charisma.

What is your best asset?
A happy and healthy body.

What would people be most surprised
to know about you?
A lot of people ask me where I am originally
from. As I mentioned earlier, I’m from China,
and an interesting fact is that I actually won
the women’s basketball championship in
my province level in China and then entered
the NCAA women’s basketball in the United
States. I just love sports.

That explains those long legs, then! What
have you learnt about men over the years?
The way they think sometimes is different
to women. Men tend to try and provide a
solution instead of just listening when there’s
a problem. Just like the book Men Are from
Mars, Women Are from Venus describes.

What’s one thing men should always
know about women?
A woman’s body is her own choice.

What do you look for in a man?
I like a man with super-smart style, who leads
a healthy lifestyle and has a great sense of
humour.

Describe your ideal date.
Get dressed nicely, go to the art gallery in
the afternoon and then have some Italian
food for dinner.

Nice. What can we get you to drink?
A passion fruit Margarita!

Who is your girl crush?
Kristen Stewart. I just think she is pretty cool!

What’s next for you? Do you have any
exciting projects on the horizon you
can share with us?
Yes! I have movie that I was in coming out
next year – it’s called Models Wanted and
I can’t wait to see it in the movie theatre!
I want to do more movies in the future
because they are always fun. And, of course,
I also want to do more fashion all over the
world, maybe Paris and Milan soon. ■

STATUS
UPDATE

NAME:
Amber
Zhaoyang Wang
BORN:
June 10, 1996
HOME TOWN:
Luoyang, China
CURRENTLY LIVES:
Miami, Florida U.S.A
FIVE WORD SELF-
DESCRIPTION:
“Cute, sexy, humorous,
smart, naughty.”
LIFE MOTTO:
“Stay as positive
as you can.”
— Maye Musk.
INSTAGRAM:
@amberwangwzy

Hair & make-up by

ELYA BELOGUROVA

Styling by

HASSNI CAINA

(This page) Once piece
swim, Salt + Cove;
Heels, Jimmy Choo

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KEVIN HART
The hilarious American comedian and actor
takes us through his final day on Earth…

So, how do you want to go? Was there anyone on Earth
I want to go out like I came in — naked you ever wanted to punch
and screaming, until someone stuffs in the face?
a titty in my mouth. I want to punch the
midget who robbed me
Do you have any deathbed confessions? when I was 12 years old.
Help! I’m f—king dying! I really liked that bike.

Before you go, anything you would Your last meal?
like to have explained to you? Twelve chicken wings,
Yeah. Why in the hell can’t the Philadelphia with blue cheese, fed
Eagles ever win the f—king Super Bowl? to me by the one-
armed stripper I met in
Will you be going to Heaven or Hell? Cumberland, Kentucky.
I will initially be sent to hell, but they’ll I never knew that you
soon find out that I don’t meet the height don’t need arms to strip.
requirement. It’s a well-known fact that
tall people are evil. While you were alive,
what did you spend
Will you still perform stand-up there? the most money on?
I performed in a bowling alley before — Very expensive designer
while people were still bowling. Cut the shoes to hide my very
cheque and I will perform anywhere. ugly feet.

Which deceased What’s the

comic would you “I want to go out wildest thing you
be most excited to like I came in ever did on Earth?
see perform in the — naked I ripped that tag off
afterlife? of a mattress.
I would love to see

Robin Harris do his and screaming, What woman did you
thing. The more until someone always want to sleep with?
important question is: stuffs a titty in The lady at the DMV
who would be my date [Department of Motor Vehicles].
to the show, Aaliyah or I love women with attitude.

Whitney Houston? my mouth.”

Describe your funeral.

If you get to heaven, I will have a chocolate

are you still 157cm, waterfall that fills my coffin and Milli Vanilli

or do you get to choose your height? rapping a 2 Chainz song. And everybody

First of all, I’m 5’4” [163cm]. Secondly, that is has to come wearing polka dots.

an awful rumour spread about me, that I’m

only 5’2”. Thirdly, I don’t have a third statement. Got any last words?

I just know you always have to make a third An unemployed court jester

point when you’re counting out points. is nobody’s fool. ■

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SCOTTY CAM
MAXIM tool expert, TV’s best tradie and the
2014 Gold Logie winner discusses his final day on Earth…

Interview by S A N T I PI N TA D O

Before we discuss your last day on Earth, — I’ve got the stubby opener “My dying words
congrats on the Gold Logie win, mate. on the bottom of it. will be, ‘I think
Thanks. I was extremely surprised to win.
I was surprised just to be nominated. What do you take with you I’m going
The whole thing was bloody ridiculous. to the grave? to live!’”
Well, ideally, I’d like to be
OK, so you have 24 hours to live. buried with my nail bag on.
What do you do?
I’d spend it with my family, have a couple Do you think you will you be
of beers, and the last two minutes involve going to Heaven or Hell?
making love to my wife, so that I’d have Not sure, but if I was going
a minute spare to chat to her. to Hell the one tool I’d take
with me would be a ladder,
How do you want to go? so I could get out of there.
Extremely quickly.
What’s one thing you’ll
If you could have any celebrity, dead or be glad you never have
alive, do the eulogy, who would it be? to do again?
Definitely Bert Newton. Voice-overs. I don’t really
like doing them, and I do
What would your last meal be? shitloads, because I narrate
Can’t go wrong with corned beef with white 120 episodes of TV every year.
sauce, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots.
What tradie tips do you give to God?
What moment from your TV career If everything goes pear-shaped when
will you always cherish? you’re doing a bit of work, God, please
It’d have to be winning the Gold Logie. don’t use my name in vain.
It’s a bloody miracle and a good memory
to take with me. What’s one thing you’d renovate
in Heaven or Hell?
What are your mates saying over In Hell I’d definitely whack in some
your casket? air con, but Heaven would be perfect,
I’m hoping they’d be saying, wouldn’t it? I don’t know what the
“He’s moving! I think he’s alive!” licensing laws are like up there
but I’d be putting in a bar if
What are former contestants there wasn’t one already there.
of The Block saying?
“I’d tell your story walking!” Who or what would you
want to be reincarnated as?
Do you leave your Gold Logie on Earth? I’d come back as a baby destined
Yeah, I’d leave him out for the future to be the future captain of the
generations, with the message, Australian cricket team.
“Work hard and do better than me”.
Got any last words?
Where would you leave it? My dying words will be,
It’s currently sitting near the barbie “I think I’m going to live!” ■

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One of Australia’s funniest comedians tells us how
his final day on Earth is going to go down...

Interview by S C OT T K E E N A N

In America, you’ve had death threats good people go to Heaven? Because if only

for your anti-gun routine. You OK? the good people go to Heaven then I’m

It has made my life a little scarier. I feel more not making it, but I think I’m better than

in danger because people are shooting up half the world.

theatres and my show

wouldn’t be a bad place to “If only the What do you say to God
do that. Now everyone who when you get there?

comes into my shows in the good people “I’m sorry about all the
US is checked with a metal jokes, mate, I was wrong.”

detector. It’s both exciting go to Heaven To whom on Earth do you
and scary. But yeah, I had

a death threat in Texas, so then I'm not owe an apology and why?
we booked police to be at making it.” Most of the people I’ve f—ked
the theatre. I’m sitting in my over, or been mean to, in my
dressing room and the cops life I’ve apologised to.
are there being briefed when

one goes, “Sarge, what are What’s your greatest

we here for?” Sarge replies, achievement during your time on Earth?

“Well, this particular comedian has been There’s the simple answer, which is my son.

getting a lot of death threats, so we’re here Anyone can achieve that — you just leave it in.

to protect the audience and the comedian.” But it still might be my greatest achievement.

Cop one then asks, “Why is he getting death

threats?” Sarge: “Well, he does a routine on What’s the dumbest thing you ever did?

gun control.” To which the other cop says, That’d be up there with my greatest

“Maybe he can learn to shut his f—king mouth.” achievement — leaving it in.

That’s the guy I’m paying to protect me.

Name one thing you’re glad you’ll never

How do you want to leave this world? have to do again.

Ironically, probably a gun wound to the head. Open Mic spots. I used to hate doing them.

Quick and simple. I know what you’re asking; You hang around the bar saying, “Please let

being blown by a porn star on a private jet me on, I’ll be ever so good!” Then you get

that then crashes into a mountain. No, I don’t on and half the audience wants you to fail.

even want to know it’s coming.

What are your mates saying over

Do you have any deathbed confessions? your casket?

I’ll take them to grave, f—k ya! “Should we go to the bar?”

What’s your last meal? What’s written on your headstone?
Some seafood sauce and two kilos of “This was completely unnecessary
Australian prawns — not American prawns, — he was cremated.”
they are f—king shit. Oh, and some plain
white Sunblest bread to make sandwiches. Got any last words?
I could do that all day. I’d say to my girlfriend, “It was fun,
here’s the password to my bank account.”
Are you going to Heaven or Hell? I recently made a will and I realised most
Do 50 percent of people go to Heaven of those people would have an easier life
and 50 percent go to Hell or do just the if I was dead. ■

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ICE CUBE
The legendary rapper, actor, producer
and filmmaker tells us how he’d spend
his final day on Earth...

Interview by S A N T I PI N TA D O

How do you want to die?
On the Mothership with George Clinton.

Do you have any deathbed confessions?
Yes. That’s all you get — yes.

What’s your last meal?
Pussy.

Are you going to Heaven or Hell?
To be determined.

What do you say to God or the “I would kick it in the afterlife with Bob Marley.
Devil wherever you end up? What would I say to him? ‘Hey, roll one. Let’s go.’”
“What’s cranking? What’s up
for the night? Y’all got ESPN?” get better.” I never thought in a million What’s the greatest Ice Cube scene
years that he would pass away. Even that that never made saw the light of day?
What’s the craziest thing that ever day I went to see him I still thought he That’s a tough one, but I wrote a movie
happened during your NWA days? would come out of it. I never thought called Public Enemy. It’s not about the group
We got chased off the stage in Cincinnati his life was hours away from being over. Public Enemy it’s about what people would
and when I ran out of the building I ended call a public enemy, and I would love for it
up hitchhiking with some fans just to get What’s the first thing you say to to make it to the screen.
back to the hotel — and we were running him in the afterlife?
from the police and shit, no security, nobody “I wish you could’ve stayed a little What are your friends saying over
else I knew was around. So, while I’m thinking while longer.” your casket?
I’m by myself and in trouble, I see some fans Hopefully they are saying, “Man, he
and jump into a car with a bunch of strangers. To whom on Earth do you owe an lived a full life.”
It was some crazy shit. apology and why?
Ah… shit. Let’s see… ah, there’s probably What are the former members of
Which legendary people will you a few people, a long list in fact, that I’d need NWA saying over your casket?
hang with in the afterlife? to apologise to. Too many to mention just one. Oh, they are all going to die before me.
Besides Jesus, I would kick it in the
afterlife with Bob Marley. What would What’s the best lyric you ever wrote in What’s written on your tombstone?
I say to him? “Hey, roll one. Let’s go.” your time on Earth? “Gangsta Gangsta”.
F—k the police coming straight from the
What would you have said to Eazy-E if you underground / A young nigga got it bad Got any last words?
managed to chat to him before he died? ’cause I’m brown. “F—k all, y’all.” ■
It would’ve been something along the lines
of, “Man, what you doing in here? Get yo’ ass
up. You ain’t about to lay up in here and… nah,
this ain’t gonna happen, man. We need you to

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Meet Aussie influencers, fitspo fanatics and sizzling siblings CHLOE & CASSIE ROBERTS…
Photography by R AC H EL CA N A L E Interview by PA R I S R A I N E

Hello, C&C, congrats on making your river and I live by the ocean in my new Describe your ideal date.
MAXIM debut. Give us the background home I built and designed in Geelong Chloe: Something that takes me out of
on your cool photo shoot? where I’ve learnt to love the small moments. my comfort zone but shows me their
Chloe: The idea behind the shoot was a comfort zone. Maybe he takes me on day
fun vibrant, sexy sister vibe showing off the When do you girls feel sexy? date out on the boat or does something
confidence we’ve grown in our bodies since Chloe: When I’m confident. Doesn’t matter spontaneous. This way you see them in a
we have started our gym journey, nourishing where – whether it’s at a bar in my night different light and the pressure of creating
and fuelling our bodies which enables outfit, in bed in my lingerie, at a gym doing conversation is off your shoulders a little.
a glow from the inside-out! But it was hip thrusts, on the boat in my element or Cassie: My ideal date is an activity I can
in Port Melbourne in freezing weather! on the beach oiling up. As long as I have do with a guy, like mini golf. I love a bit
Cassie: Yeah, we also shot this for some confidence, I feel like it exudes from the competition and banter. However, anything
cool content for our social media platforms. inside-out and I feel in control, powerful where I can see the guy has made an effort
and ultimately my sexiest. to make it enjoyable, and I can see that
Tell us a bit about yourselves. Cassie: I feel most sexy in summer when thought has gone into it, is perfect.
Cassie: I’m 21 years old, from Melbourne and I have a golden tan and I’m dressed up
I live at home with my family – my older sister, and ready for a night out. What can we get you at the bar?
mother, father and of course our dog, Milo. Chloe: I can get my own drink, but my
I’m doing a degree in business accounting What is your best asset? choice would be a vodka with lemon lime
at university, which I’m almost finished. I love Cassie: Physically, it would be my smile. bitters because a porn star martini is too
to travel and can’t wait to voyage around I had braces when I was younger and I can expensive and I don’t want to feel like
the world soon. I am very passionate and honestly say they were the best investment I owe you something — haha!
disciplined when it comes to my fitness – for both my confidence and appearance. Cassie: Red bull vodka or tequila
I go to gym five days a week – it’s something Chloe: I would say my best physical asset shots, please!
I take pride in and have found a passion for. is also my smile however, others may say
I also have a platform on Instagram and it’s my butt – haha! Otherwise, it’s my What have you ladies learnt about
TikTok, which I love using and sharing parts confidence – be it in a foreign setting and men over the years?
of my life on. It's given me many opportunities. talking to strangers, in bed, in the gym not Cassie: This is a good question! I think I’ve
Chloe: And I’m a 23-year-old Aussie girl, who caring who is watching, wherever it may be. learnt that a man’s effort towards you really
truely grabs life by the horns. I have a passion I’d also say my ability to forgive and move is how they feel about you. No excuses.
for fitness, training to get stronger and eating forward with positivity. Chloe: Men love confidence, not too much,
to fuel my body. Weight training has enabled but enough that a woman knows her worth
me to adopt the mentality that my body is a What would people be most surprised and enough that she can walk into a room
temple and I need to cherish it as I will never to know about you? full of strangers and own the room through
have another. Prior to my fitness journey Chloe: I’m only five-foot tall! A lot of people saying hello to five random strangers. Not
I struggled with an eating disorder six years see my photos and expect me to be taller. arrogance, but confidence. They know that
ago and I now use my struggle to help young Cassie: Most people are surprised to learn women will keep them on their toes!
women not go down that path. I’ve tried that I’ve never had a boyfriend. It’s always
to empower and give knowledge to other been something I’ve desired but not needed What’s next for you girls?
women to love their bodies and embrace their as I am quite independent. Unfortunately, Chloe: We have an e-book and activewear
shape. Knowledge is power. Fitness saved I just haven’t found someone. label, Leo Active, launching — it’s a clothing
me and I now go to gym five times a week to line that is very in line with everything we
feel strong and powerful. I now am building a What do you look for in a man? embody and I have another business in the
fitness program to give people my knowledge Cassie: Ultimately, I just want someone making, to do with fitness. I’m also finishing
and also an activewear label called Leo Active who chooses me every day over anyone building and designing my custom home
where I’ve designed a brand that empowers else and makes that clear. and living my life how I want to and not
you to feel confident and strong in. I have Chloe: I look for someone who knows their how others expect. Next year is HUGE.
1.6 million followers across my social media worth – a hard worker who loves his family, Cassie: I have a few exciting things I’ve
channels, which has grown from fitness and especially his mum, and who never bad been looking into but most of all I honestly
the love of sharing my life with others. I also talks their ex. I feel it speaks volumes never know what opportunities might
love to wakeboard and wake surf out on the about a man. arise, which is the most exciting part. ■

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“As long as I have confidence, I feel like it
exudes from the inside-out and I feel in
control, powerful and ultimately my sexiest.”

– CHLOE –

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“I am very passionate and disciplined when it comes to my fitness…
it’s something I take pride in and have found a passion for.”

– CASSIE –

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“I’ve tried to empower and give knowledge to other
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– CHLOE –

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NAME:
Chloe Roberts

HOMETOWN:
Lysterfield, Vic

BORN:
July 24, 1999
FIVE WORD SELF-
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NAME:
Cassidy “Cassie”

Roberts
HOME TOWN:
Lysterfield, Vic

BORN:
March 28, 2001
FIVE WORD SELF-

DECRIPTION:
“Authentic, loyal,
empathetic, sensitive,

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“Grow through what
you go through.”
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INSTAGRAM:
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