LARA WORTHINGTON OPENS UP ABOUT STAYING LOW KEY IN CALIFORNIA

More than a decade after Lara Worthington fronted that ill-fated $180 million Tourism Australia campaign, it’s the rest of us now asking: “Where the bloody hell are you?”

But the former bikini model and short-lived reality star’s new low-key lifestyle is no old school Bingle bungle — it’s very deliberate.

“I feel that as I get older, the less people know about me, the better,” Worthington told the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar Australia.

“I still use Instagram, but I’ve stopped posting too much about my life — just work stuff.

“To be honest, I don’t know if it bores me — maybe I’m over Instagram, or is because I have my family and it feels like I’m wasting time,” she said. The 31-year-old, her actor husband Sam and their two boys Rocket, 3, and Racer, 21 months, have just moved to Los Angeles from New York.

Sam Worthington is filming four back-to-back Avatar sequels with director James Cameron.

And his wife is enjoying the blissful anonymity the US offers.

“I’m just a little fish in a big sea here, so I just go about my day,” Worthington told her interviewer and friend Aussie actor Phoebe Tonkin.

“My 20s were about travel, parties, exploring, less responsibility,” Worthington, who was once engaged to Aussie cricketer and test captain Michael Clarke, said.

“My 30s feel more about routine.”

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 30th July 2018

LARA WORTHINGTON SELLS OFF THE BASE STOCK AFTER WEBSITE MYSTERIOUSLY SHUTS DOWN

Rumours are swirling around the future of Lara Worthington’s beauty label The Base.

The Aussie model has been offloading stock at bargain ­prices with a fire sale on all products in recent weeks and the website mysteriously shutting down late last month.

But representatives for Worthington insist the label isn’t closing down, but rather preparing for a relaunch.

Confidential inquired about the future of the brand following months of promotions in which products were being flogged on The Base website for $20, even offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on all stock in May.

Last year Worthington hired Patrick Devlin — the former buying director of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand — to take The Base and her personal brand to the next level.

Devlin attempted to quash suggestions the fake tan brand was being shut down when contacted by The Daily Telegraph or comment.

“Yes, we are working on a relaunch,” he said. “The site isn’t closed, it’s just down temporarily. We are working to have it back up and running ASAP.”

Industry insiders have noticed a distinct lack of promotion from Worthington about the brand in recent months.

The mother of two has so far made no mention of the brand’s website shut down, or confirmed whether she is winding up the tanning range she launched in 2014.

On June 27, The Bases’s Instagram site posted an alert which read “Last day: All products $20.” Some followers were confused by the post, asking when certain products would be back in stock.

“My focus has been to offer the modern woman the best line of products to achieve a healthy, safe glow; a look of vitality and wellbeing, one that enhances their inner beauty,” Worthington said at the time.

The model has also parted ways with her long-time manager Annie Kelly.

Kelly represents Australia’s top models including Bridget Malcolm, Jesinta Franklin and Shanina Shaik.

Little is known about the details surrounding the pair ending their working relationship. It is understood there is no bad blood between the Sydney-based talent manger and Worthington.

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Date: 11th July 2018

LARA WORTHINGTON BACK ON THE SOCIAL SCENE WITH HER A-LIST POSSE IN LOS ANGELES

It looks like things are finally clique-ing together for model Lara Worthington, who is now running an Aussie posse in America. But instead of a wild rat pack, they’re more like church mice.

Actor husband Sam Worthington is shooting Avatar 2 and, after lying relatively low following the birth of her children Rocket, 2 and Racer, 1, the “Where the bloody hell are you?” model is getting back on the scene.

While The Base founder is once again close to her former BFF Hermione Underwood, the rest of her group consists of hairdresser Travis Balcke, fellow model Bambi Northwood Blyth, make-up artist Victoria Baron, actors Tessa James and Phoebe Tonkin and stylist/designer Marina Afonina.

“Now her kids are over the age of one and Sam is busy with work, she is ... putting herself out there a bit more,” a friend said.

But champagne catch-ups have been replaced with coffee dates with fellow mum and actor Tessa James, who is now living in the US with her husband former NRL player Nate Myles.

And while she has attended A-list events with Northwood Blyth, the gal pals also caught up for a barefoot pottery class.

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 27th May 2018

LARA WORTHINGTON SHOWS OFF $200K EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT

Lara Worthington has shown off her brand new $200,000 luxury black Porsche gifted to her as a Christmas present from her star hubby Sam Worthington, months after claiming, “we’re not rich” during a radio segment.

The 30-year-old bragged about her new wheels with the caption “Sa(m)nta came early” suggesting the lavish present was from Sam.

During the Instagram Story, her eldest son Rocket was filmed inside the boot of the car.

“Rocket looking for the booster seat,” she jokingly wrote.

Another caption said: “Turbo charged, I did ask for a Prius.”

The mega cash splash comes after Lara was shut down on the Kyle and Jackie O Show in May during a Secret Sound competition, which came with a $50,000 prize money.

When she was told she would not be handed the money if she guessed the sound correctly, Lara snapped saying: “We’re not rich,” before shock jock Kyle Sandilands called “bull sh*t.”

“I don’t think that’s true,” he added.

“We’re not rich, we’ve just got the biggest movie franchise in the world and our own make-up company,” Sandilands added.

Sam was the star of 2009’s Avatar, which remains the highest-grossing film of all time with box office takings of $US 2.7 billion. He has signed on for future sequels in the franchise, and has starred in box office hits including Clash of the Titans and Hacksaw Ridge. In 2014 he made the BRW Young Rich List with an estimated fortune of $22 million.

Lara herself has a personal fortune estimated to be in the millions, thanks to her lucrative modelling gigs and sponsorship and endorsement deals.

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 21st December 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON: JOEL EDGERTON PRESENTS THE INAUGURAL LOS ANGELES GALA DINNER IN SUPPORT OF THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION - ARRIVALS

Source: Zimbio
Event Date: 14 November 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON AND SAM: PAUL MITCHELL PRESENTS THE 2017 BABY2BABY GALA - INSIDE

Source: Zimbio
Event Date: 11 November 2017

LARA AND SAM: 2017 BABY2BABY GALA - ARRIVALS

Source: Zimbio
Event Date: 11 November 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON'S INSANE BIRTHDAY PRESENT FROM HUSBAND SAM

WHEN your husband is a Hollywood movie star and you’re living a life of luxury in New York, how else do you celebrate your 30th birthday than flying to four concerts in four cities in four days.

That’s exactly how Lara Worthington saw in her fourth decade last month after husband Sam, 40, arranged for a surprise around-the-world trip for his glamorous wife, leaving their two children with Worthington’s mum Sharon for the week.

The rare tell-all about the romantic getaway flies in the face of recent split rumours that have dogged the couple in recent months.

The interview emerged just days after the pair put up a united front on the red carpet for the world premiere of Sam’s new film Manhunt: Unabomber in New York.

In the interview with Elle Australia, Worthington spilt details on her intensely private husband’s grand gesture, giving a rare insight into the reclusive Aussie actor’s romantic ways.

“I spent my recent 30th birthday at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland," Worthington told the mag. ”I’ve wanted to do the spa experience there for a long time so it was super sweet of him.”

The couple then took off for a whirlwind concert jaunt around the world, no doubt flying via private jet.

“We flew to Ireland and saw Radiohead,” she added, “to Brussels the next morning for Coldplay, and then to London where he took me to Royal Ascot — because he knows I like getting dressed up — and Ed Sheeran that night.

“The last concert was U2 in Toronto. At the end of each day I would get a T-shirt revealing the band I was seeing the next night. It was crazy but so much fun. It took him six months to organise.”

Sandilands called “bulls**t” on the remark, adding sarcastically, “We’re not rich, we’ve just got the biggest movie franchise in the world and our own make-up company.”

Worthington also opened up in the magazine interview about why she doesn’t respond to media reports about her personal life anymore.

“Over the past few years I’ve realised that I find more comfort in keeping quiet.”

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 25th July 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON COVERS ELLE AUSTRALIA

Lara Worthington has well and truly grown up.

The 30-year-old mum-of-two has shown off a chic new look on the latest cover of Elle Australia.

With her hair styled in a simple bob parted down the centre, the former model glowed as she posed in a white lace Christian Dior dress. The stunning photoshoot took place at the designer’s Château de la Colle Noire estate in France.

Worthington’s stylishly low-key look is a stark contrast to her younger days as a swimsuit model and wannabe reality star.
The now-private blonde attributed the change in her life to her husband — Australian actor Sam Worthington.

“Meeting Sam is when things really changed for me. Until then, I never really trusted anyone entirely,” she told the magazine.
“When I was younger, I think maybe I’d try to impress a person by adapting to their ways, but with Sam, from the get-go, I was just myself.
“I wasn’t trying to be anyone else and I think that’s the basis for a strong relationship.”

The pair share two sons — two-year-old Rocket Zot and nine-month-old Racer.

Source: News.com.au
Published Date: 24th July 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON AND SAM QUASH SPLIT RUMOURS

Lara and Sam Worthington have quashed rumours of a possible split after their loved-up appearance on the red carpet of Manhunt: Unabomber’s world premiere in New York.

The pair, who have young sons Rocket and Racer, posed with their arms firmly around each other for waiting camera crews.

Social media went into meltdown last month when Lara, 30, changed her surname name back to Bingle while staying in a hotel in Hong Kong.

Lara uploaded an Instagram story with a note on a gift from a hotel with the name “Ms Bingle” on the card.

“Dear Ms Bingle, so sorry I missed your departure but I do hope you’re settling well in our House! Please do let us know if you have any plans to come back. Safe travels,” the note read.

It was the second time Lara was caught-out by her followers for using her maiden name.

An entry pass for the Pandora — The World of Avatar exhibition at Disney World, Florida also said “Lara Bingle”.

But things appeared well in paradise with unshaven Sam, 41, lovingly gazing at Lara for the cameras.

The blonde model, who opted for a silver floral dress with black boots, clutched onto her husband’s arm for their night out without the kids.

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 20 July 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON AND SAM: DISCOVERY'S 'MANHUNT: UNABOMBER' WORLD PREMIERE

Source: Zimbio
Event Date: July 17 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON'S NEWEST SON RACER STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT

Lara Worthington has landed in Sydney dressed in a glamorous beige overcoat — but it was the model’s newest baby Racer, who stole the spotlight.

Racer is the second child for Lara and her husband Sam Worthington, who had their first child, Rocket Zot, in March 2015.

The five-month-old wore a blue onesie, grey socks and a knitted white beanie as he was cradled by his celebrity mother through the arrivals terminal this morning.

Lara, wearing an overcoat and jeans with a simple wedding band, showed off her son to waiting camera crews after a long flight with the tot.

The blonde travelled with Racer but Worthington and Rocket were not pictured with her at the airport.

Lara welcomed her second child in October last year and only revealed details of her second baby in Harper’s Bazaar magazine last month.

Based in New York, Lara made headlines after jumping to the defence of her first child Rocket Zot’s name — after speculation circulated among Australian media that it was actually fake.

“My son’s middle name IS a respectful nod to my late father, whose nickname was affectionately, Zot,” Bingle wrote on social media at the time.

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 4th June 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON REVEALS SECOND SON'S NAME

It's been a long wait, but Lara Worthington has finally announced the name of her second baby — who was born five months ago.

Worthington and her actor husband Sam Worthington welcomed their second child in October last year — and until now, have kept everything under wraps.

But in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar magazine, the Australian model has kept with tradition — and given her second son quite an unusual name.

First we have Rocket, now we have Racer.

Racer is the second child for the celebrity couple, who had their first child, Rocket Zot, in March 2015.

Based in New York, Bingle-Worthington jumped to the defence of Rocket Zot’s name — after speculation circulated among Australian media that it was actually fake.

“My son’s middle name IS a respectful nod to my late father, whose nickname was affectionately, Zot,” Bingle wrote on social media one month after he was born.

Taking to Instagram to share the magazine’s cover, the entrepreneur and model is the founder and creative director of skincare brand, The Base by Lara Bingle.

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 7th of April 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON ON LIFE WITH TWO BOYS UNDER TWO

Lara Worthington (nee Bingle) was the hot ticket at the David Jones Autumn/Winter 2017 collections launch.

Arrivals began to filter through on the black carpet from 7pm on the forecourt of St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, but it wasn't until almost an hour later when the church bells began to chime to mark the beginning of the show that Worthington arrived with celebrity agent, Annie Kelly.

"She's finally here," a hush went out amongst gathered media once the Cronulla local, who is married to Avatar actor Sam Worthington, 40, was spotted in a mint green Celine dress and orange fur Fendi heels.

The 29-year-old, who gave birth to her second son three months ago (his name has yet to be revealed), opened up to Fairfax Media about motherhood.

"It's amazing, two children under two definitely keeps us busy, but it's the most rewarding thing ever," she said.

Worthington flew home for just 72 hours and was spotted in meetings with Tiffany & Co, Dior, and her own line of tanning products.

"It's been a really successful trip from a business perspective... Australia is a really important market for The Base and we've got some really exciting things happening… so it's been great to be here to finalise it all," she added.

After the show she dined at Bar Machiavelli, Rushcutters Bay, with Kelly, Victoria's Secret model Bridget Malcolm, and Jesinta Franklin (nee Campbell).

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald
Published Date: 5th of February 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON: DAVID JONES AUTUMN WINTER 2017 COLLECTIONS LAUNCH - ARRIVALS

Source: Zimbio
Event Date: 2nd of February 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON MAKES STYLISH SYDNEY ENTRANCE

Lara Worthington has arrived back on home soil looking fashionably elegant and ready for business.

It’s the model’s first time back to Australia since giving birth to her second baby in October.

News of Worthington’s trip was reported yesterday, with fans hoping she’d bring her hubby Avatar star Sam Worthington and the couple’s children Rocket Zot, nearly 2, and her new born son Down Under, but 29-year-old arrived in Sydney airport unaccompanied.

The stylish blonde appeared happy to touch down from the US, grinning as she walked through arrivals while staff took care of her luggage. Noticeably glowing, Worthington looked stylish yet comfortable in a large black and white blazer and jeans.

This will mark Worthington’s first trip to her homeland since May, when she was here for the annual InStyle Women event.

According to a source, the beauty will meet with her team from The Base and with her key retailer Seophora to finalise the launch of some new products.

“Lara is in Sydney for literally 72 hours for business meetings for her beauty brand The Base and to meet with her Australian team,” a friend of Worthington’s told The Daily Telegraph.

It is also believed she will attend the David Jones’ annual Autumn Winter parade on Wednesday.

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 30th of January 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON SET TO RETURN TO SYDNEY

Lara Worthington and her bubs are set to arrive into Sydney this week, marking her first time on home soil since giving birth to her second born baby.

Confidential can reveal the model, who is married to Avatar actor Sam Worthington, is expected to touch down in Sydney early this week for back to back meetings regarding her beauty brand The Base and to catch up with family.

This will mark Bingle’s first trip to her homeland since May, when she was here for the annual InStyle Women event.

According to a source, the 29-year-old will meet with her team from The Base and with her key retailer Seophora to finalise the launch of some new products.

It is also believed she will attend the David Jones’ annual Autumn Winter parade on Wednesday.

When Confidential phoned her agent Annie Kelly to confirm she provided no comment.

Worthington shared an Instagram story of herself “packing” yesterday morning, suggesting she will catch an afternoon flight from the States to Sydney.

Worthington is believed to have given birth to her second born son in New York in September, with the new arrival giving her first born Rocket Zot a baby brother.

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 29th of January 2017

LARA WORTHINGTON REPORTEDLY WELCOMES SECOND CHILD

Lara Worthington is understood to have given birth to her second born son with actor husband Sam Worthington.

The notoriously private couple are said to have welcomed the new addition “a few weeks ago” however are keeping the name and details surrounding the birth under wraps.

The new arrival means Worthington has two babies under the age of two, with big brother Rocket Zot just 20-months-old.

The model’s mother Sharon Bingle jetted in to the States in mid October to spend time with her daughter and new baby boy, before making her way back to Australia on Thursday.

“Her mum is very hands-on helping out. She’s a big part of their family and has been very involved with Rocket whenever she can be,” a source has previously said.

The Base entrepreneur notoriously changed her attention seeking ways in 2014 after meeting and settling down with Worthington, who famously hates the press.

Since, she has relocated to the US, after marrying her actor husband in 2014.

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 30th of October 2016

LARA WORTHINGTON'S BANANA BREAD RECIPE IS DELICIOUS AND NUTRICIOUS

Ahead of giving birth to her second child, Lara Worthington has been busy baking. And she’s been kind enough to share her banana bread recipe with her followers on Instagram via an Instagram Story.

Ingredients,
– 2 cups of oats
– 1 tsp nutmeg
– 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
– 1 tsp salt
– 4 or 5 bananas
– ¼ cup coconut oil
– 7 dates
– ½ cup water
– 3 tbsp chia seeds
– ½ cup shredded coconut
– ½ cup walnuts
– 3 tsp baking soda
– 2 eggs
– 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Method,
1. Set oven to 180°C.

2. Mix the oats, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt in a blender. Blend until the oats become like a flour-like consistency.

3. Mix three or four bananas, coconut oil and four dates in blender, and blend until it’s like a thick creamy paste. Leave the mix to the side.

4. Add ½ cup water to the chia seeds. Stir with fork until gel-like. Let the seeds sit and absorb the liquid.

5. Chop one banana and three dates. Add to the dry mix with shredded coconut, walnuts and baking soda.

6. Break two eggs into the wet mix, and add the vanilla extract and chia seeds.

7. Mix all ingredients together. If it’s too dry, add a little water.

8. Pour batter into a greased or lined loaf tin. Lara likes to decorate the top with leftover banana.

9. Place in the oven for 60-90 minutes, but the time varies depending on your oven.

LARA WORTHINGTON ON BIRTH: "KNOWING YOU HAVE TO GIVE BIRTH AND THERE IS NO OTHER WAY YOU CAN GO IS SCARY"

Lara Worthington has spoken about her fear of childbirth, with the arrival of her second baby, reportedly another boy, a few weeks away.

“Knowing you have to give birth and there is no other way you can go is scary. There’s no going back, you have to go forward. Now I know more than last time. And for someone who doesn’t have kids, you can’t explain it,” she said.

The usually media shy blonde was speaking to blog Tomboy Beauty, which will publish the interview in full on Monday.

Worthington also prefers to describe herself as a “mum, a CEO and a businesswoman” rather than model.
“I don’t do much modelling anymore. I feel like I’ve grown up and changed the direction,” she said.

And part of that new direction is revealing far less about her life. Once happy to court publicity, Worthington said she is now far more choosy about what she posts online.

“(Social media) is not in our house, so it became less and less of a want for me, and (less of) a need to see other people’s lives, rather than just live my own,” she said.

“There’s no mystery anymore and I think that’s what people miss.”

Source: The Daily Telegraph
Published Date: 27th August 2016