Innholdsfortegnelse for April 3, 2017 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Her first big hit was a song about liking to kiss girls and now, in the wake of her split from Orlando Bloom, pop princess Katy Perry has confessed she’s done a whole lot more with women, even admitting she tried to “pray the gay away” as a child. But after a string of disastrous relationships with men, Woman’s Day can reveal the “Ur so Gay” singer, 32, is open to the idea of experimenting with the fairer sex again. “She feels like she was somehow used and discarded by Russell Brand, John Mayer and Orlando,” reveals a source close to Katy. “It’s all been so very painful for her. She feels sure a woman would never treat her that way and she needs the comfort a woman can offer.”…

Her husband publicly mocked her body, outrageously claiming she was flat-chested, but the rude remarks won’t rock Nadia Stamp. “For a person that is insecure or uncomfortable in their skin, that comment would be quite offensive, but I’m 100% happy with my body,” says the former pageant queen, who has posed topless in the past. “Not being ashamed of your body is a liberating thing for a woman.” It’s not the first time the Brisbane flight attendant, 37, has been ridiculed by her husband Anthony Manton, 33. The horse-racing broadcaster has called his wife “frigid” and even questioned the lack of direction in her career. For the most part, Nadia has stood by and seemingly ignored his harsh criticism, but last week, the brunette beauty finally expressed her doubts about…

It was almost 30 years ago when Kylie Mole, the brash, chewing-gum-chomping, scowling schoolgirl first burst on to our TV screens. Kiwis immediately fell in love with the freckle-faced Aussie teen, who instantly transformed writer and actress Mary-Anne Fahey into a celebrated comedy queen. Then she disappeared from television, almost without a trace. And it is only now that Mary-Anne is willing to reveal why she walked away from it all. “I have many fond memories of working on The Comedy Company, and made some great friends, but the fame and hoopla that came with playing such a larger-than-life character overwhelmed me. “Sometimes the lines were blurred and fans really thought I was Kylie Mole! I’ve been naturally shy most of my life. Growing up one of six girls, I…

The past three years have been a whirlwind for Sasha Lane. She found overnight success in award-winning drama American Honey, modelled for Louis Vuitton, was linked with hunky actor Shia LaBeouf and appeared on the cover of Teen Vogue, all while battling mental illness. But it’s a fern tattoo on her back that represents the 21-year-old half-Kiwi’s greatest dream – to visit New Zealand. “My brother just went and almost didn’t come back,” says the Texas-born-and-raised actress, whose mother is of Maori heritage. “I wish I could experience that. I want to know more about my Maori side. I know they’re strong people, and have a lot of love and loyalty. And I want to take my mum back so bad. If it’s the last thing I do, I’ll take…

JULIANNE MOORE “Sunscreen is my number one thing!” At age 56, Julianne’s perfectly preserved alabaster skin is proof that sunscreen is indeed a potent weapon against anti-ageing. “I’ve worn it every day since I was 23,” says the auburn-haired beauty. Passionate about spreading the word, the Still Alice actress says she tells every young person she knows to stay out of the sun. “I have very fair skin and it would have been super-damaged. I always wear sunscreen and I walk on the shady side of the street.” GWYNETH PALTROW “I never eat before lunch” Gwyneth celebrated her 44th birthday with a makeup-free selfie and while she has regular microdermabrasion facials, the actress insists that true “beauty comes from within”. She also maintains that eating at certain times of the…

DEEP COPPER Be bold like Julianne, who enhances her own natural red tones by choosing a deeper shade that makes her skin glow and keeps her looking young. COCOA Go dark like Demi, but err on the chocolatey side – too dark and it will dull your skin, dragging your features down and making you look older. ROSE GOLD Introducing 2017’s hottest hair colour! Rose-gold tones are perfect for brightening up porcelain skin like Christina’s. NATURAL SHINE Make like Kate by focusing on adding shine to your natural shade – the key to young-looking locks. Ask your hairdresser for a glossy brunette toner. STRIKING SILVER Upgrade dull shades of grey to dazzling silver tones like Jamie and your glamour factor will skyrocket. A great option if you have warm skin.…

1 cup tri-coloured quinoa 400g chickpeas, rinsed, drained ½ cup coriander leaves, chopped ¼ cup sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk extra 2 tablespoons olive oil 125g haloumi, sliced 4 bread rolls, split, toasted 60g bag rocket leaves 2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced chipotle barbecue sauce, baby cucumbers to serve 1. Cook quinoa following packet instructions. Cool. 2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine quinoa, chickpeas, coriander, seeds, garlic, spices, egg and yolk. Process until smooth. Form 2/3 cup mixture into patties. Arrange on an oven tray lined with foil. Chill for 30 minutes to firm. 3. In a medium frying pan, heat half the oil on medium. Fry haloumi for…

Chicken, Bacon & Pea Slice SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 40 MINUTES 4 rashers rindless bacon, chopped 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 100g feta 1/3 cup mint, chopped 4 spring onions, finely sliced 1 quantity frittata mixture salad to serve 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 20cm square cake pan. 2. Combine all the ingredients except frittata mixture in a large bowl. Arrange half the combined ingredients in pan. Pour over frittata mixture. Top with remaining combined ingredients. 3. Bake for 35-40 minutes until just set and lightly golden on top. Serve with salad. Top tip • If you don’t have a 20cm square cake pan, a 20cm pie plate could also be used to bake the frittata. Salmon…

I’m not sure what it is about boys and injuries, but if, like me, you have two or more sons, then I’m sure you can identify with how often they’re injured. It’s the pace at which they live their lives, I think. Fast. Sport is their religion. And not just organised sport, but also that run-round-the-house, kick-a-ball, kick-each-other type of sport. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for it. Any time spent moving is less time spent sitting on your bum on your phone. The more active kids are, the better. But here’s the rub. With the activity comes the injury. I often wish I had a frequent flyer card for my local A&E. If it had a points system, I’d be quids in by now. I’d probably have earned…

QI know my 16-year-old daughter is thinking about having sex with her boyfriend. I have no idea what to do. I’ve explained all the reasons why I’m not happy about it, but I have no idea how to protect her or how to convince her she should wait. • Worried, Kapiti Coast A This transition from child to sexual adult is a tough one, especially when it happens under your roof. If you feel you’ve explained all the obvious reasons why premature sexual engagement can be risky for teens, then you are left with one option – focus on exploring a slightly different angle rather than citing all the reasons it’s a bad idea. Evidence suggests teens are incredibly well-versed in sexual mechanics, thanks to sex education in schools and…

She makes a surprise visit to the set of Australia’s Next Top Model this week, but Miranda Kerr isn’t yet ready to move back Down Under, despite some subtle hints from her family. “There’s always questions like, ‘So do you think you might move back here? Maybe we can all get a farm!’” the 33-year-old laughs. But the move would make co-parenting difficult – she and her ex Orlando Bloom, the father of her son Flynn, are based in LA. “I can’t really imagine him wanting to live on a farm. Can you imagine him on a farm? We’re all close, though. We’re a modern family.” Miranda says five-year-old Flynn gets along well with her boyfriend Evan Spiegel too. “Flynn loves to build things with Evan,” she reveals. The Victoria’s…

The blonde bombshell is rewriting history with her new show SS-GB. The 34-year-old Aussie plays New York Times journalist Barbara Barga in Nazi-occupied London, in a tale about what could have happened if Adolf Hitler’s Germany had won the Battle of Britain. Take a walk down memory lane at her previous stand-out performances. WIN GET THE BOOK! Sink your teeth into the bestselling novel the show is based on! To be in to win one of five copies, visit womansday.co.nz/ssgb and enter the code SS14 by April 7.…

DARRYL. AN OUTWARD BOUND STORY Season one on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: ★★★✩✩ This new Kiwi web series follows lost soul Darryl, who’s determined to redeem himself after a humiliating defeat at last year’s marathon. 13 REASONS WHY Season one on Netflix  Rating: ★★★★★ In this addictive dark drama, a teen commits suicide, leaving behind a box of cassette recordings for her antagonistic classmates. MADAM SECRETARY Season two on Neon  Rating: ★★★✩✩ If you missed the first run of this political drama on Prime, it’s not too late. You can play catch-up when it hits your streaming inbox. SIX From Friday on Lightbox  Rating: ★★★★✩ A Navy SEAL team is on a daring and dangerous mission to eliminate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan, but how far is each man willing to…

What an inventive person you are! You may dream up an amazing business idea this week, but slow down as April will bring a rethink. Resist the urge to bite off more than you can chew. Look for ways to streamline life – home-delivered meals or cleaning services could save your time and sanity. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Up for a spot of soul-searching? This week may be intense, but conversations could prompt a big decision. Tuesday’s new moon might have you thinking about important issues, such as your wellbeing. If you’ve wondered about meditation or alternative therapies, maybe take a closer look. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 New dreams are brewing, but like good coffee, they need time to percolate. Rather than forcing things along, hang…

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With an endless rotation of standout wardrobe pieces and a megawatt smile that rivalled the City of Lights itself, the Duchess of Cambridge glowed as she toured Paris, looking worlds away from the woman whose marriage had very publicly been engulfed in scandal just days earlier. As Kate, 35, and her husband Prince William, 34, charmed the French public, it was clear the royal couple were doing their best to show their marriage is rock-solid in the wake of his humiliating ski holiday in Switzerland, where he was seen flirting with Aussie model Sophie Taylor, 24. As we reported last week, the embarrassing pictures left his wife, who was home alone in the UK to look after Prince George, three, and 22-month-old Charlotte, in tears – and saw the couple…

As big-haired Peggy Bundy on Married... with Children, Katey Sagal is better known for her cutting one-liners than opening her heart to the world. But that’s all about to change! The 63-year-old Sons of Anarchy star has written a memoir in which she confesses that, after losing both parents at the age of 28, she battled with a 15-year addiction to alcohol, cocaine and diet pills. Katey confesses, “They gave me a way to fix what ailed me.” The star also talks about the stillbirth of her first child, saying, “It felt like my heart had stopped too.” Now married to Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter, Katey is grateful for every single day, saying, “My life has been a series of getting afraid of something, doing it anyway and…

After her second failed marriage, Scarlett Johansson is taking a year off men and will undergo intense counselling in an attempt to cure her serial monogamy. “Scarlett has told friends she feels like a failure,” a source close to the Ghost in the Shell star, 32, tells Woman’s Day. “She’s doing deep daily therapy non-stop for 12 months to deal with her attachment issues and fear of being alone.” Shortly before her split from French journalist Romain Dauriac, 34, the father of her daughter Rose, two, Scarlett had hinted that having a twin brother, Hunter, has affected her romances. “In those first moments of life, having somebody else there [in the womb] must affect one, right?” the star confessed. “Because of that, I’m learning now how to be alone. It…

He was hooked from the moment he laid eyes on the sparkle-clad stunner, so it came as little surprise that copper-haired beauty Viarni Bright was the lucky lady to receive Zac Franich’s special white rose. The coveted “first impression” bloom gives the former model from Mt Maunganui the power to whisk the bachelor away on a one-on-one date whenever she chooses, but Viarni insists she won’t use it strategically. “It’s not my style to steal someone’s date,” she says, “but he’s given me this rose for a reason so I’d be silly not to use it at some point. “It’s early days, but as soon as I met Zac on that driveway, I was excited to get to know him more. I definitely felt a wee spark there and I’m…

There’s no doubt being a contestant on My Kitchen Rules Australia can be stressful. But for construction lawyer Della Whearty, the pressure of competing on the reality show really took its toll. “I had a lot of anxiety,” the 30-year-old says. “People are going to see a different Della from what they know. Looking back, I wish I would’ve taken a break and said to myself, ‘This isn’t the end of the world.’” Mother-of-one Della admits she felt especially overwhelmed when she and teammate Sarah Tully had to present their instant restaurant on the TVNZ 2 series. “I don’t think I’ve ever doubted myself more,” she explains. “I felt really alone. All I could think about was how everyone would feel watching us, instead of focusing on the task at…

As quintessentially Kiwi as pavlova, Swanndri and jandals combined, the Topp Twins are small-town New Zealand personified in the most unconventional package ever. But despite being national treasures for over three decades, the 58-year-old Huntly-born entertainers concede that another Kiwi musician has single-handedly eclipsed their success. “There’s only one Lorde every 100 years,” says Lynda. Sister Jools nods in total agreement, “She’s a direct descendent of Jesus and Mary, because what’s happened to her is nothing short of a divine intervention – for this nerdy schoolgirl from the North Shore to do what she’s done ... How does it work?” The same might be said of the Topps, the first and possibly only yodelling lesbian feminist activist comedienne twins on the planet. Over the past 32 years, they’ve done everything…

When radio star Chang Hung and his Irish love Victoria Duncan started planning their wedding, two things were certain – it had to be on St Patrick’s Day, to mark two years since they started dating and honour the bride’s heritage, and it had to happen in Las Vegas. The self-described “crazy Asian guy” from The Edge explains that Sin City sits about halfway between New Zealand and Ireland, but more importantly, “I’d always heard of celebrities getting married there and I thought, ‘I wanna do that!’ I mean, who doesn’t want to do a Britney Spears?!” However, two months after booking the venue, Chang, 34, and Victoria, 33, realised that instead of hiring the Little White Chapel – where the pop princess infamously married childhood sweetheart Jason Alexander, her…

As they gaze adoringly at their seven-month-old son Oliver, proud parents Rob Cieslar and Penny Simmons couldn’t be happier. They also couldn’t be more thankful to donor Jenaya Rowe, who gave them the gift of an egg and made their dream come true. “It still freaks me out that she would do this for us – for a couple she didn’t even know,” says Rob, 55. “It brings a tear to my eye, especially now that I’m holding Oliver in my arms.” Adelaide couple Penny and Rob’s journey to starting a family was a long one. They met via a dating website in 2010 and when they finally came face to face, they clicked straight away. “I know it sounds weird and corny, but I knew within about 10 minutes…

What do these three gorgeous, youthful stars have in common? Well, apart from their obvious mega-bucks Hollywood lifestyles, they also all swear by a sugar-free diet. And judging by their perfect skin, they may be on to something! Over the past few years, sugar has become nutritional public enemy number one. As well as all the harmful effects it has on the inside of your body – such as high blood pressure, and an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke – it’s pretty unkind to your face too. In fact, some experts now believe eating too much sugar is one of the major causes of premature skin ageing – think wrinkles, dullness and sagging. Why? When sugar enters your bloodstream, it attaches to proteins and forms harmful new…

As a youth communicator for many years, I walked a fine line every time I stood in front of an audience of teenagers. If I could casually drop in a trendy word during my talk, I got respect (I may have even been “skuxx”), but if that word was out of fashion, I lost credibility instantly. Linguists say that we are witnessing the fastest evolution in language they have ever studied. We have rapidly progressed from emails to text messages to Snapchat and beyond. The 140 characters was once seen as a limitation to language, but it is amazing how quickly humans can adapt to new technology and push its limits. Many teens have abandoned words all together and are choosing to communicate through photo-sharing apps such as Instagram and…

Q My husband is very impatient and recently when I couldn’t give a definite answer as to what time I was meeting a friend, he went behind my back and called her himself as according to him, “I needed to make plans!” He sees nothing wrong with this, but I am furious. • Butt Out!, via email AGawd, that does sound very, very controlling. Your husband’s behaviour seems incredibly strange. I’d be annoyed by it, but more than that, I’d be alarmed. QI share an entrance in my apartment block with one other neighbour and they continue to leave rubbish outside their door – cardboard boxes, broken tiles and even an old rusty teapot! Am I within my rights to throw this stuff out or is that seen as “trespassing”?…

I had no idea where Bulgaria was until I ended up there for a few months, but the capital, Sofia, is inexpensive and fascinating – a good combo! 1 Where is it? Bulgaria is bordered by the Black Sea on one side, Serbia and Macedonia on the other, Romania to the north, and Greece and Turkey to the south. In the 1940s, it was part of the Soviet-led Eastern Bloc, but when the wall came down in 1989, democracy ruled. It’s not even half the size of New Zealand, with a population of seven million, and it’s not a wealthy country – a bummer if you live there, but a bonus for a tourist because it’s cheap to travel. And it’s close to other European hot spots. In one hour,…

Before I had kids, my bag was clean,” tells Life in Pieces star Betsy Brandt, 43. Now, the mum of Josephine, 11, and Freddie, eight, keeps her J. Crew bag packed with parental essentials. “I have Hot Wheels cars, lollipops and a deck of cards.” She tells us what else she’s toting ... TAKE THE BAIT “I used to have a pet crawfish, so my friend made a model of one of its claws and bronzed a key chain that I carry.” THE RX FILES “Because I had a cold, I keep throat spray. I also have cough drops and a first-aid kit with aspirin, Band-aids and tissues.” LASHING OUT “I don’t wear a lot of make-up, but I live by Benefit’s They’re Real Mascara. I wear it on the…

Can you find the sixth difference between these two pictures of comedy duo Melissa McCarthy and hubby Ben Falcone at the LA premiere of his movie CHiPS? Write your answer on the entry form on page 90. March 13 solution: Part of Katy Perry’s belt missing. Winner: A. Ingrisch, Motueka. Who am I? I was born Peter Hernandez in Hawaii in 1985. Mum and Dad were both performers who toured with a family band, and from an early age, my siblings and I were encouraged to perform. As a result, even before I started school, I was well known in Honolulu for my Elvis Presley impersonations. By the time I was in high school, I had my own band and as soon as I was old enough, in 2003, I…

Julianne Hough Is the engaged Dancing with the Stars judge getting in the mood by wearing bridal label Berta? Kristen Bell Call the fashion police! This Alberta Ferretti crop top and floral skirt is a bad combo by the CHiPs actress. Jenna Dewan Tatum Channing’s wife goes all out in racy red David Koma coordinates and nails it. She’s one hot mama! Nicole Scherzinger The Pussycat Doll is having a style nightmare faux sure in an oddball leather-and-fur Thomas Wylde number. Rosario Dawson The stunning Latina is a tad overwhelmed by the print and shape of this popular Kenzo x H&M collaboration. Rumer Willis Demi Moore’s girl shows off her stylish genes in a classic lace jumpsuit by Monique Lhuillier. Scarlett Johansson Yes, this Balmain jumpsuit-gown is an odd hybrid,…

Ageing gets a bad rap – but what’s the alternative? You either age or you’re on the first bus out of here, so people should cherish every year they get older. We live in a youth-obsessed culture that tells us if we’re not hot, we don’t matter. What poppycock! I refuse to listen. I’ve got two words to say to all that rubbish about women becoming invisible after 40: “Helen Mirren”. What a fox! She’s frisky, funny and not afraid to tell it like it is. Did I mention she’s 71? I want to be just like her when I grow up. I’m so pleased I live in a generation that is finally celebrating stars over 40 when 20 years ago, that was the passed-your-use-by date in Hollywood! That said,…

Just a few weeks ago, former Spice Girl Melanie Brown took to Instagram to declare her love for husband Stephen Belafonte. “My everything, my life, my world, love you to the end and back,” she gushed alongside a photo of them celebrating their 10-year anniversary. But now, after a moment of clarity in the wake of her father’s death, the mum-of-three has finally called time on her toxic marriage and filed for divorce. “Their personalities were like fire and ice – one minute it was pure adoration and the next it was all-out war,” reveals a source close to the star. Scary Spice Mel, 41, is said to be an emotional wreck, but she’s told friends this time it’s for real and she knows she’s doing the right thing. The…

Hair $12,400 a year Her hairdresser is also her best friend, Chris McMillan, who consults with Jennifer every six weeks and charges $800 a session. The star pays him to travel with her too. Michael Canale colours her hair for $576 per appointment. Brows $1300 a year Hollywood brow expert Anastasia Soare is at Jennifer’s beck and call – and Jen pays $106 for each shaping session. The Horrible Bosses actress gets her brows done once a month. Make-up $1200 a year You’d expect Jennifer to boast a cosmetics case filled with top-end products, but her choices are relatively accessible. She replaces all her favourites, including Chanel mascara, $65, and foundation, $80, four times a year. Nose $32,000 Jennifer’s nose jobs – before Friends and again in 2008 – have…

With just weeks to go before Mamma Mia! star Amanda Seyfried becomes a mum, it’s been revealed that she’s secretly wed her beau Thomas Sadoski. The actor, 40, proudly shared the news with James Corden on The Late Late Show, saying, “We just took off into the country with an officiant and just the two of us, and we did our thing.” Thomas reveals he and Amanda, 31, wrote their own vows and included her beloved rescue dog Finn in the “perfect” ceremony. Thomas said of his wife, “She’s the person I love, admire and respect most in the world.”…

The Bachelor New Zealand – well, talk about the TV event of the year. I’ve never been involved in a show that has so many people talking! I’m hearing fans already have their favourites – many of them are on team Viarni, and Claudia’s Moaning Myrtle impression has won a fair few hearts – but Zac is only just warming up and the girl he forms a lasting connection with might not be who you expect. Some of the girls are definitely surprising me. Take tomboy Lily, for example. The skater girl from Darwin practically fell asleep at the first cocktail bash, but when the cameras stop rolling, she’s the life of the party. Her wicked sense of humour has me, the crew and most importantly Zac in stitches, but…

In the plot twist everyone saw coming, doomed couple Andrew Jones and Cheryl Maitland quit the Married at First Sight Australia experiment for good last week – and just as we suspected, the former “lovers” aren’t even on speaking terms! “Cheryl and I haven’t been able to remain friends,” reveals Perth firefighter Andrew, 38, who says his biggest regret was not getting out of the Three series sooner. “I should’ve got a flight home immediately after meeting Cheryl’s father in the Gold Coast. This show took its toll on me. It was full-on. I was emotionally drained and pretty low.” Both parties received a barrage of public backlash as their rocky romance turned sour on TV. While Andrew was forced to shut down his Instagram account and spent a lot…

Ever since sisters Summer and Lily Moore were little girls, they jumped into each other’s beds every night, giggling and whispering until they fell asleep together. They were best friends as well as siblings. But on Christmas night last year, 15-year-old Lily told her big sister she wanted to sleep alone. Summer, 17, says, “I thought that was weird, but I said, ‘Oh, come on, Lil! Come hop in bed with me until I fall asleep.’” Summer had no inkling that Lily – a student at private girls’ school Rangi Ruru and a sensible teen who played netball in the weekends – was plotting to do something she’d never done before. She’d planned to sneak out of the house to go joyriding with some friends. “Go past two driveways, then…

7 FRUMP-FREE DESIGN STAPLES 1 TRENCH COAT Smart but sexy. Wear wrapped up or open and cinched at the back for a sophisticated yet classic look. 2 FITTED BLAZER As you get older, the more fitted your jacket should be – baggy shapes will instantly age you. 3 INDIGO JEANS Slimming, versatile and flattering. What’s not to love? 4 STRIPED SHIRT Fun, youthful and super-slimming, vertical stripes are everywhere right now. Particularly flattering if you have a slightly more structured shirt. 5 SHIRT DRESS Your figure’s best friend! The flattering shape will disguise middle-aged lumps and bumps. 6 WIDE-LEG TROUSERS Keep them modern and slimming by choosing a dark colour and a drapey fabric. 7 PLEATED…

DAY 1 BREAKFAST: 200g fat-free Greek yoghurt with 1 dried fig and 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds. Plus 1 slice wholegrain toast with low-fat spread and 1 teaspoon honey (optional sweetness) LUNCH: Mix ½tin drained lentils with 4 cherry tomatoes, ½red capsicum and 1 sliced spring onion. Serve on spinach and drizzle with balsamic vinegar DINNER: Grilled salmon steak, drizzled with 2 teaspoons chilli sauce, with 40g brown pasta, chopped veges and ½tin tomatoes DAY 2 BREAKFAST: Tin of sardines on 1 slice wholegrain toast with 4 mushrooms sautéed in 1 teaspoon oil. Plus a small glass of diluted orange juice (optional sweetness) LUNCH: A wholegrain sandwich with salad filling DINNER: Vegetarian chilli with 40g brown rice and vegetables DAY 3 BREAKFAST: 2 slices wholegrain bread topped with low-fat soft…

Apple & Pear Galette SERVES 8 PREPARATION 30 MINUTES (PLUS CHILLING) COOKING 40 MINUTES Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C. Roll out 375g block puff pastry (see tip) between two sheets of baking paper to a 25 x 30cm rectangle. Transfer to an oven tray. Prick pastry all over with a fork, leaving a 2cm border. Chill for 15 minutes. Bake pastry for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool. Gently press down puffed-up centre. Reduce oven to moderate, 180°C. FRANGIPANE. In a food processor, pulse 60g softened butter and ¹/ ³ cup caster sugar together until pale. Add ½ cup almond meal, 2 tablespoons plain flour, 1 egg and 1 tablespoon brandy. Process to a paste. Spread over pastry base, leaving a 2cm border. In a bowl, place 1…

For many years, unlike other women, I found shopping for clothes to be torture. I’m tall, a weird shape that tends to go up and down (more like in and out), and I have big feet. Mostly, my shopping expeditions were an exercise in scouring the racks for something – anything – that fitted, then buying it, whether it looked OK or not. Doing that for an hour will suck the life force from your soul. Doing it for a day or a weekend? Was a time when I’d rather re-sit University Entrance physics than put myself through that again. But about five years ago, something deep inside me, something vital to the very way I saw myself, changed – I lost my desire to find the perfect pair of…

Lying on the table while Sara attends to my eyelashes, we get on to all sorts of interesting topics. Generally, they involve movies, music and Netflix. She tries to talk about The Bachelor, but I kick her in the face. (I don’t, really! Though I guess you’ll never know, eh?) So Sara was doing my lashes and she asked me if I’d seen the doco The Minimalists on Netflix. I’d seen it zoom by as an option as I muttered about having finished both Love Sick and Love. Oh, and Vikings. But I thought it might make me feel a bit guilty about my slight shopping issues. Gulp. That night, I begged my partner to stop watching Black Hawk Down for the 90th time and watch The Minimalists with me.…

Emma Watson is bringing Beauty and the Beast to life, but not without a few changes. “I’ve loved Beauty and the Beast since I was about four years old,” tells the 26-year-old actress who plays Belle in the remake of Disney’s cartoon original. “She was this feisty young woman who spoke her mind, had all these ambitions and who was incredibly independent.” But Emma felt a heavy weight on her shoulders to deliver a Disney princess who lived up to her feminist ideals. “I couldn’t care less if I won an Oscar or not if the movie didn’t say something that I felt was important to hear.” In the live-action version, Emma worked with the costume designer to create pockets in Belle’s dress and changed her blue ballet slippers to…

LUKE THOMPSON Three words that describe you: Ambitious, outgoing and broad-minded. One thing your friends say about you: That I am an extremely driven individual who doesn’t give up easily. Favourite TV show: Vikings. One random fact about yourself: I am also an IFBB men’s physique bodybuilder. Celebrity role model: Actor-wise, I like Brad Pitt – he always seems to play these really cool characters. KIERAN FOSTER Three words that describe you: I have heard people say I’m funny, loyal and if you count the hyphen, kind-hearted. One thing your friends say about you: He’s my brother from another mother! Favourite TV show: I have many, but right now it’s Suits. One random fact about yourself: I can mould my tongue to the shape of a three-leaf clover. Celebrity role…

›› From The Hunger Games to Joy, Jennifer Lawrence has nabbed spots on many Hollywood blockbusters, but perhaps her most rewarding role yet is that of stepmother. Indeed, as a rugged-up Jennifer, 26, ran errands in chilly New York, her little helper was none other than Henry, the 10-year-old son of her director boyfriend Darren Aronofsky, 48. When the Black Swan director and J.Law, who are 22 years apart, first hooked up back in May, doubts were raised over how long their relationship would last. But as the Oscar winner bonded with her beau’s little boy – whose mother is Denial actress Rachel Weisz – it was clear things have gone from strength to strength for the couple. “They’re very happy together,” reveals an insider. Meanwhile, Jennifer’s ex Nicholas Hoult,…

›› Transformed into a Disney princess, talk-show king James Corden literally stopped traffic when he joined the stars of Beauty and the Beast for a costumed musical performance on the streets of Los Angeles! Stepping in for an absent Emma Watson, the presenter, 38, hammed it up as Belle for a middle-of-the-road song-and-dance skit on The Late, Late Show alongside the Disney film’s stars Dan Stevens, 34, Josh Gad, 36, and Luke Evans, 37. “Daniel Day Lewis played Abraham Lincoln, Meryl Streep played Margaret Thatcher, James Corden played Belle – and in many ways, those three will always be regarded as similar,” quipped the show’s host. He was later spotted watching his son Max, six, play soccer nearby, joined by wife Julia and two-year-old daughter Carey.…