Christopher Chung knows how to build intrigue. “Sometimes trailers give away all of the good stuff,” says the Australian actor, offering his review of the teaser for Netflix’s new series “My Brilliant Career.” “But I don’t think we did.” Chung stars in the new screen adaptation of the classic 1901 Australian novel, about a rebellious young woman who defies marriage expectations. Chung steps into the romantic lead role of Harry Beecham, who, in Netflix’s expanded version, faces competition in the form of another suitor, but also the woman’s own ambition. “To see an East Asian leading romantic part that’s in a period piece, that’s in Australia is — it’s an albatross. You never see them,” Chung says of his attraction to the role. “To step into these shoes in such a profound way and to take on that part — from reading the initial breakdown, that was something that I really wanted to do.” ...
Meghan Markle has historically used fashion as a way to demarcate different chapters of her life, and this seems to be especially true over the last several years. Still, from her time as a senior member of the British royal family to her As Ever era, one element of her style has remained constant — her tributes to Princess Diana. Over the past eight years, the Duchess of Sussex has honored Princess Diana by accessorizing with pieces of jewelry previously owned by her late mother-in-law. Off the heels of Markle’s recent sentimental jewelry statement in Princess Diana’s butterfly earrings, WWD breaks down some of those moments and jewelry pieces ahead. Butterfly Earrings Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the David Foster Foundation 40th Anniversary Celebration on Aug. 7 in Victoria, British Columbia. The David Foster Foundation via Getty Images Last...