VOGUE MAGAZINE - NOVEMBER 2022 - MICHAELA COEL

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Work will be much busier this week, Capricorn, with the full moon in Gemini. You might be wrapping up projects or taking on new responsibilities. You may be trying to find a greater work-life balance as well, or you’re paying more attention to your health. You may want to exercise or eat nutritious foods. As Mercury moves into your sign, you might be coming up with new personal goals and reflecting on what interests you want to pursue next. Whatever subjects you’re learning about currently may in turn be helping you to shape a new sense of identity. Aquarius Horoscope This year saw the retirement of Roger Federer and Serena Williams, two names that have transcended generations and whose recognition goes beyond the confines of the sport. The real-life events that I May Destroy You is based on took place when she was working on season two of Chewing Gum. While up late writing at the office, she headed out to meet a friend at a bar. Sometime that night, her drink was spiked, she says, and she was sexually assaulted. As she tells it, the emotional trauma she suffered has been tempered by confronting it head-on. “I don’t think I really understood how much making a show would make this thing lose its power,” she says. “Now it’s just a scar like these ones.” She points to her knees.

A moment I will never forget was meeting Her Majesty at the Royal Command Performance in 1997 with the Spice Girls. I was nervous, but the Queen was courteous, gracious and kind, and I’ll always be grateful for that special memory. The ultimate icon in every way and the epitome of elegance, she will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Kim Jones The climate in the Balearic Island, and the fact that it has so many beaches, is something that feels familiar. “I think growing up here and growing up in the Philippines, it was good for me to see both cultures and keep an open mind, and meet so many new people,” Alex explains. “The good thing about being in the academy for me, I’ve met so many people from different countries. I know at least a little about their culture, about cultures around the world. I think I grew up very well educated.” There are exciting developments on the horizon professionally too. Alongside Bridgerton, Ashley will appear in the upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid in a yet-to-be-disclosed role, and is working hard to get other projects greenlit through her own yet-to-be-named production company. “I set it up when I got Bridgerton,” she says. “The more you work in this industry, you see the holes, you see what shouldn’t be happening. I want to create sets where everyone feels equal. And I don’t want to be put in a certain box. I want to be in the driver’s seat.”Born in the UK but raised in Nigeria, I saw the difficult legacy of colonialism. However, I was able to separate the ongoing complexities of such from the Queen as a person, who represented kindness, stability and faith – values of great importance to my family. I still have a photograph of the time that my late mother met the Queen because she took so much pride in it – the impact of Her Majesty’s passing was seismic to my family, but also to me as someone in close proximity to the Royal Family via my role as an ambassador and beneficiary of The Prince’s Trust. She is irreplaceable. There’s no question about that. Celeste When the season debuted, its viewing figures even overtook that of the first instalment. Ashley’s fiery portrayal won praise from critics and viewers – and the fashion world took notice too, making her a front-row fixture as well as the face of the Loewe fragrance Paula’s Ibiza. Mostly though, she became a beacon of hope for young women of colour who were unaccustomed to seeing themselves the glamorous lead of a glossy period drama produced and broadcast in the West. She’s an in-line skater, runner, and, most recently, mixed martial arts fighter, inspired by UFC champion Kamaru Usman. “It’s like physical chess,” Coel says of the sport. Burberry coat and skirt. Paula Rowan gloves. Gucci earring. Nineteen-ninety-three saw Meisel’s first professional assignment in London where he collaborated with Blow on “Anglo-Saxon Attitude”. It was Blow, too, who first introduced him to Stella Tennant. “She had no interest. She had never modelled before. It just wasn’t something that she wanted to do. Issie just gave me all these different pictures of society girls that she knew. And of course, I fell in love with Stella, everything about Stella. What an incredible model. She gave everything and I adored her. She would sit there reading books in Chinese. We took her to Paris to work on Versace with Linda and Kristen. And Stella was like, ‘What the hell am I doing?’ It was Linda who said to her, ‘No, you’re great.’ And she really was.”

Alex continues to climb herself. As of October 10, 2022, the Women’s Tennis Association ranks her at 252, which is the highest ever ranking for a Filipina singles player in history. She is within arms reach of the big leagues. You will be focused on your close relationships this week, Sagittarius, with the full moon in Gemini. You might reach a pivotal turning point in a relationship, or you’re going on a date with someone new. On the other hand, you could be deciding if you want to keep seeing someone, or you’re simply seeing a good friend. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you might be reflecting on projects at work and how you can have greater control over certain tasks. You may also be thinking about your finances and how you can make more money. Capricorn Horoscope You will be focused on yourself going into the week, Gemini, with the full moon in your sign. You may have realisations about what your desires and goals are, or you could be uncovering new interests you never knew you had. You may also be changing up an aspect of your appearance and putting careful thought into your style. As Mercury moves into Capricorn, you may be reflecting on your own behavioural patterns. You might be reading self-help or psychology books – you’re wanting to have intimate conversations with people and get to the root of who someone is. Cancer Horoscope Queen Elizabeth II dedicated her life to the nation over her remarkable 70-year reign and has left us with an extraordinary legacy. Her sense of duty, grace, warmth, dignity and selflessness will never be forgotten. During her life, she was an excellent role model and an inspiration, showing strong leadership, diplomacy and a calm, measured approach to the challenges she faced. I have been very proud and honoured to hold her Royal Warrant since 1982, and I was fortunate to have the privilege of meeting her on several occasions. We had a shared love of the countryside, dogs and horse racing, and I always found her to be very warm and welcoming, with a great sense of humour. Anya Hindmarch

After winning against another Czech, Lucie Havlíčková, at the US Open girls final, she asked if she could speak to the crowd in Tagalog. “ Buong puso ko itong pinaglaban, hindi lang para sa sarili ko, kung hindi para sa kinabukasan ng Pilipinas. So hindi ko lang panalo ito, panalo nating lahat,” Alex says, her voice breaking slightly. In 2018, Eala was in a dog fight against seventh-seeded Czech player Linda Noskova for the title. After splitting the first two sets, the pair found themselves in a tense decider. The European player got her nose out front at 5-3 and was two points away from the win at 30-30 on Alex’s serve. I’ve met so many people who have come and gone… I’ve grown up here,” Alex says of Mallorca. “My brother’s graduation was here. I started high school here. I met all of my friends here. It definitely holds a special place in my heart.” (Today, Miko plays tennis for Penn State.) There’s an intriguing image of Linda as Katharine Hepburn, which, it turns out, is almost accidental. “Starting with Blow Up, I have all these images from the movies in my head. It’s who I am, it’s part of me. But I wasn’t going for Katharine Hepburn. Maybe by the time we took the first Polaroids I said, ‘It kind of looks like Hepburn,’ but it wasn’t that we went in that day thinking, ‘Oh, we’re doing a Katharine Hepburn story.’” It reminded me of a particular style, and we went with that… but it wasn’t premeditated.” The time I met the Queen was at the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. I said to her, “I’m a Taurus,” to which she replied, “I know. We both are.” I didn’t know she knew that! On that day, I was focused on celebrating her. I wanted to be a part of the joy of the occasion, but I wish I had been able to have a conversation about change. It wouldn’t have been a stubborn one. I’m happy that I was invited to spread love that day, and I’m happy that God blessed the Queen with 96 years of life. Like I say in my song “If It’s Magic”, why can’t life be everlasting? Kanya King