Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1928 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

‘side They of ’ve the come latest out crisis the other and they’re stronger than ever ’ When 24-year-old football star David Beckham wed Victoria “Posh Spice” Adams on July 4, 1999, in matching outfits and on golden thrones no less, not only did two become one, but Brand Beckham was officially born. Though already rich, successful and famous in their own right, together, David, now 44, and Victoria, 45, instantly became far greater and more powerful than the sum of their parts. And as they approach their 20-year milestone with their union still firmly intact, this pair have proven that despite the ups and downs, scandals and speculation, their love can go the distance. “Victoria and David share a dogged determination, which extends across everything – their marriage, family…

Prince Harry has stuck by Meghan’s side through thick and thin since she arrived at the palace, but an insider says he wasn’t happy with her decision to jazz up the engagement ring he’d carefully designed using two of his late mother Princess Diana’s diamonds. The duchess showcased the revamped bling at Trooping the Colour, where onlookers noticed the gold band the stones were set in had been replaced by a row of delicate diamonds. “This must have offended Harry – and you couldn’t blame him,” says a royal watcher.…

He may be the future King of England, but Prince William is also a king of matchmaking! His life-long buddy Thomas van Straubenzee, 36, has popped the question to Lucy Lanigan-O’Keeffe, one of Prince George’s school teachers. The 31-year-old is assistant head teacher at Thomas’s Battersea school in London, which the five-year-old attends. Princess Charlotte, who is Thomas’ goddaughter, will also attend the prestigious school later this year. And with Thomas making a speech at the royal wedding in 2011, it’s likely William will return the favour. George and Charlotte are expected to take part as pageboy and bridesmaid.…

They’re Hollywood royalty, but Jada Pinkett Smith’s new bombshell that her tight-knit family has been plagued with addiction, domestic violence and self-harm shows nobody is immune to hardship. After growing up with a heroin-addicted mother whose body was scarred by the hands of her late father Robsol Pinkett, Jr. – who died of a drug overdose in 2010 – the 47-year-old admits she never wanted to get married. Her mother Adrienne Banfield-Jones, 65 – who has been clean for 27 years – convinced her to wed actor Will Smith somewhat reluctantly when she was pregnant with their first child. Says Jada of her upbringing, “Domestic violence is something that affects any woman.” Two children later, Jada – who confesses she has struggled with porn, sex, exercise and alcohol addictions –…

Some may think actress Jessica Grace Smith would be feeling the heat as Westside’s newest Cheryl West, but she is no stranger to a challenge. As the third actress to take on the iconic Kiwi character, Dannevirke-born Jessica thinks of it more as preservation than pressure when it comes to portraying the Westie matriarch. “You know she’s a loved character, so I was very careful to just make sure that I was coming from my own point of view and not trying to copy what Robyn Malcolm or Ashleigh Cummings did,” explains Jessica. “There’s always the anticipation of how the audience is going to respond to it, but because the series did a kind of time jump, it felt like it was pretty seamless.” Jessica is based in Sydney with…

HOW TO TALK TO SOMEONE AFTER SUICIDE LOSS • Be available, visible and supportive. • Acknowledge the person’s loss. • Say the name of the person who died; for instance, “I miss (name of the person who died) … how are you?” • Listen without judgement. • It’s OK to say you don’t know what to say. Just let the person know you are there for them and you can listen. • Ask if they are OK and remember to ask young people too. Ask in age-appropriate ways. • Don’t put a time limit on grief. Everyone grieves differently. • Look after yourself. If you experience a conversation around suicide loss as distressing, find someone to talk to. LANGUAGE TO AVOID • Avoid “committed suicide”. The word “committed” suggests suicide…

Apple Tart SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 30 MINUTES cooking-oil spray 3 sheets filo pastry 3 medium red-skinned apples, unpeeled 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornflour ½ teaspoon mixed spice 1/3 cup Greek-style yoghurt 125g fresh raspberries 1 tablespoon micro mint 1 tablespoon honey 1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Lightly spray an oven tray with oil. 2. Spray each pastry sheet lightly with oil, then stack pastry sheets. Cut pastry in half crossways and stack again. Cut into quarters. Place on tray. 3. Core and finely chop one of the apples. Combine chopped apple with juice, cornflour and spice in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until apple has softened slightly. Sprinkle over pastry quarters, leaving a 2cm border. 4. Core, halve and thinly…

Get set! A moisturising setting spray like Revlon PhotoReady Prep, Set, Refresh Mist, $25, is a great way to lock your look in place all day and keep it fresh. Hold the spray about 30cm away from your face and spritz in a T-shape. Let loose While powder might be a key part of your base routine, it can make skin appear even drier in cold weather. Instead, try a loose translucent powder or Laura Mercier Candleglow Sheer Perfecting Powder, $65, as they blend into skin and foundation better without sitting on top. Eye dream The under-eye skin is the most delicate on the face and the first area to show signs of ageing, fatigue and dehydration – so cold weather does it no favours. Applying an eye product such…

It’s hard to believe that there’s actually a right way to wash your hair. The process is usually so habitual – sudsing, conditioning, rinsing. But in reality, the healthiest, cleanest tresses come from a more strategic approach. Shampoo twice The debate over whether you should shampoo your hair once or twice per wash has long been contested, with trends rising in alternate favour of one over the other. But since grime on hair is as persistent as dirt on skin, we should adopt the same principle for cleaning them both thoroughly – namely, the double cleanse. The first round removes oil build-up, while the second gives everything a really good clean so your hair is left near-sparkling. However, shampoo can often strip away moisture if used in excess, so make…

From growing up in a big family in Christchurch to being happily married for 63 years, Alma’s had plenty of company throughout her whole life. So when the option to move to a Summerset serviced apartment came up, Alma and her daughter Maree were naturally a little nervous it might be a bit on the quiet side for her. But since the move, they’ve discovered it’s been anything but quiet. ‘There’s so much to keep you occupied. Music. Happy Hour twice a week. Little outings. It’s a lovely place to be’ “I don't think you'd ever need to feel lonely here. It's just like a big family… and there's [always] something going on,” says Alma. When she first arrived at her serviced apartment, Alma had her husband by her side.…

Q I am a single mother with three children – two at primary school and one at high school. The three children get a lot of homework which needs to be done on a computer. I have not got one and cannot afford to buy them one for their schoolwork at home. I suggested to our next-door neighbour that I send my three children over to their home for one hour each per day as well as two hours each per day in the weekend, but she absolutely refused! They need computers for homework these days and the library is too far away for them to travel to every day. I have no car to transport them. Your suggestions please on how to get around this problem. • DeeBee, Whanganui…

Ican’t wait for the new Spider-Man movie to come out because the new suits look super-cool and I can’t wait to see what special features they might have. I also can’t wait to see the new villains and what powers they’ll have. The trailer makes it look five-star exciting! FAVOURITE GOOD GUYS GROOT Overall: He’s from Guardians of the Galaxy, but features in Infinity War and End Game. Groot can regrow his body parts and he even gave his arm to create Thor’s axe Stormbreaker. WAR MACHINE Overall: War Machine is an Avenger with awesome guns. He’s best friends with Iron Man, who created the base of his suit, and the military did the weapon upgrades. CAPTAIN AMERICA Overall: Cap was the first Avenger and gained his powers from scientists…

FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON SUNDAY JULY 21, 7.30PM, SKY BOX SETS Blurring the lines between drama and documentary, HBO’s Emmy Award-winning show is an incredibly accurate portrayal of the Apollo missions. MISSION CONTROL: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF APOLLO Netflix We all know of Neil Armstrong, but what about the other men involved in the moon mission? Years after their triumph, this doco talks to those behind the scenes. LOST IN SPACE Netflix A reboot of the beloved ’60s series, this sci-fi drama is centred around the Robinson family, who are on a mission to make a new life on another planet. APOLLO’S MOON SHOT MONDAYS, 8.30PM, HISTORY When NASA was challenged to reach the moon in 1961, it had all of 15 minutes’ space flight experience. By 1969,…

In Lexie Elliott’s The Missing Years(Allen & Unwin, rrp $32.99), Ailsa Calder has inherited half of a house. The other half belongs to a man who disappeared without a trace 27 years ago – her father. Leaving London behind to settle her mother’s estate, Ailsa returns to her childhood home in the Scottish Highlands accompanied by the half-sister she’s never taken the time to get to know. With the past threatening to swallow her whole,  she can’t escape the claustrophobic feeling that the house itself is watching her, nor can she ignore how animals never set foot within its garden.…

Ed is definitely Sheeran the love with childhood sweetheart Cherry Seaborn as they cosy up on party island Ibiza. The “Shape of You” singer, 28, and wife Cherry, 27, look to be still relishing the honeymoon period following their wedding at Ed’s Suffolk country estate last December. The two lovebirds, who were high-school friends, began dating in 2015 and last January, Ed delighted his fans by announcing his engagement on Instagram, stating, “Got myself a fiancée just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well.” The adorable couple went on to marry in a low-key winter wedding. Now, with all of the buzz about his new album No. 6 Collaborations Project and his beautiful bride by his side, life looks simply…

JOJO SIWA & BO PEEP Bad-ass Bo sports an oversized ribbon in the new film – just like the ones boisterous teen JoJo is famous for. NORTH WEST & JESSIE Kim and Kanye’s girl goes West-ern for a dance video her mum posted to Instagram. WILL POULTER & SID We’re the Millers star Will dressed up as the cartoon bully for Halloween. STEVE HARVEY & MR POTATO HEAD With his iconic moustache and stylish hat, the Family Feud host looks just like the popular toy. TOM BRADY & BUZZ LIGHTYEAR Touchdown and beyond! The American football player definitely has the physique to pull off the space ranger’s look. ASHTON KUTCHER & WOODY Cowboy hat? Check. Belt buckle? Check. Checked shirt? Check! The Ranch actor is a ringer for the toy-box…

Performing a deep curtsy to her former mother-in-law the Queen, the Duchess of York looked thrilled to be welcomed back to Royal Ascot for the second year running. Dressed to impress in bright yellow and green with purple heels as she joined Prince Andrew, 59, in the royal box, she was later spotted chatting happily to the Queen, 93, and seemed completely at ease in her surroundings. Her surprise appearance comes after almost two decades of banishment from royal events, and proves she’s well and truly back in the fold, with speculation now reaching fever pitch that she and Andrew, who divorced in 1996, are set to remarry. “It’s a matter of when, not if,” tells our well-placed source. “Even the Queen has realised the depth of Andrew and Fergie’s…

She’s found her Prince Charming and now Katy Perry, 34, wants to tie the knot in a castle no less! And the “California Gurl” singer has her eye on two Californian sites to marry fiancé Orlando Bloom, 42. “Katy’s obsessed with Disneyland,” a source says. “Ever since she was a little girl, she’s dreamed of getting married in Sleeping Beauty’s castle.” As for the second celebration? The bride-to-be – who was recently spotted sorting a gift registry at Gearys luxury boutique in Beverly Hills – envisages saying “I do” to Orlando on a Santa Barbara beach. “It’s close to her parents and that will be the wedding all of their friends are invited to,” confides the insider. And everyone, including a former rival, is on the guest list. “Kate Hudson…

Khloé Kardashian’s nose was the “scenter” of attention last week after she shared a social media snap in which her famous hooter appeared more like her big sister Kim’s than her own. While rumours are buzzing that the 35-year-old mum-of-one has had a surgical nostril trim, a well-placed insider claims the reality TV star’s proboscis hasn’t gone under the knife yet – but it’s only a matter of time! “Khloé’s always been obsessed with looking like Kim and her biggest insecurity other than her weight has always been her nose and how different it is to her sisters’,” dishes our source. “Her plastic surgeon has been trying to alter and reshape it with fillers for months in a bid to avoid having invasive surgery, but Khloé insists she’s still not…

Christina Applegate has come a long way since her days as blonde bimbo Kelly Bundy on Married... with Children – 22 years, in fact, since she wriggled into a black leather mini skirt, plastered on half a stick of crimson lippy, boofed up her unruly mane and played the outrageous teen tearaway in the legendary sitcom. Now 47, Christina herself is married with children (or at least child), and over the past two decades she’s proven her acting chops in a vast array of film and TV productions from hit movie Anchorman to sitcom Up All Night. But right now it’s her Netflix dramedy Dead to Me that has everyone’s attention – not least because she insisted the show’s makers include the one thing guaranteed to make her shake with…

A decade ago, Scott Martlew was an athletic schoolboy rugby player, putting his young teen body on the line week in, week out. An active kid who loved sport including running, judo, surf lifesaving and kayaking, Scott remembers being struck on his thigh during a rugby match and deciding to do what he always did – ignore the blow and finish the game with his mates. What happened next would turn 17-year-old Scott’s world on its head. In crippling pain, Scott was rushed to hospital four days later suffering from a 10cm tear in a major muscle. Worse was to follow with the hidden injury claiming his left leg, part of his buttock and very nearly his life. “I knew there was something not right,” explains Scott’s mum Michelle, 54.…

Baked Pumpkin, Tomato & Egg Skillet SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 1 HOUR 600g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1.5cm pieces 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped sage ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper ½ bunch silverbeet (see tip) 400g can cherry tomatoes 400g can salt-reduced kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1/3 cup water 8 eggs 1 tablespoon dukkah 1 tablespoon small parsley leaves 1. Preheat oven 200°C. 2. Place pumpkin, oil, sage and pepper in a large ovenproof frying pan. Stir to combine. Bake for 20 minutes or until pumpkin is just tender. 3. Discard three-quarters of the silverbeet stalks, finely chop remaining stalks and leaves. Add tomatoes, silverbeet, kidney beans and water to pan with pumpkin. Press all ingredients down so as much of the silverbeet…

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Kiwi actress Antonia Prebble, best known for her role on local comedy-drama Outrageous Fortune, has been beamed into our living rooms for many years. Ethereal and elegant, the gorgeous mum-to-be is now back on screen for season five of Westside.She took a break to chat with us about her skincare routine, make-up faves and an important beauty note to her younger self! What was your first experience with beauty? Wearing way too much makeup as a teenager! I definitely subscribed to the “more is more” ideology back then. Run us through your morning and evening skincare routine ... In the morning, I cleanse and moisturise. I’ve recently started using the Lancôme Absolue range and I’m loving it! The products leave my skin feeling super-hydrated and work well under make-up. In…

As kids, most of us would’ve been told to “stand up straight and don’t slouch!” While you might have wondered why it mattered back then, it’s probably some of the best advice around. Good posture is vital because it allows you to use your muscles more efficiently, which takes the strain off the spine, and its supporting muscles, tendons and ligaments. When you get into bad postural habits, it can cause neck, back and shoulder pain, as well as poor balance, digestion and breathing. By improving posture, you can boost your overall health, and reduce aches and pains. And as the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. OFFICE SMARTS If you work in a sedentary job, break up long bouts of sitting with…

Empty-nesters will know the feeling – your kids have moved out and you’re keen for something smaller, with just enough space for yourself, or you and a partner. Perhaps you want to cut down your mortgage, finally live in your dream suburb or just have less space to take care of. It’s important to remember downsizing your home doesn’t have to mean you’re downgrading – most people just want to move to a nicer area or property to enjoy their retirement years. Buyer’s agent Rich Harvey has years of experience helping people make the transition to their dream home. Here he shares his top dos and don’ts for downsizing your family home. DO! LIST YOUR WANTS AND NEEDS A large portion of people aged over 40 move to a new…

There are certain moments in a woman’s life when the passage of time hits her in the face with such force, it fair blows the mineral powder off her ever-so-wrinkled cheeks. Finding out I was older than then-All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick was one such moment. And my cheeks were hardly even wrinkled back then. It seemed somehow not right to be older than the captain of the All Blacks. Aren’t they the ultimate grown-up symbol of Kiwi strength, speed, power and authority? You want them to be in charge of you, not the other way around. Of course, it’s all water under 152 bridges because now I’m officially older than nearly everybody. Even the Prime Minister – the other grown-up symbol of Kiwi strength, speed, power and authority. If…

Recently, a very beautiful and smart woman, someone who I admire and adore, and therefore have to take heed of, called me a “pathological codependent”. It made me think I must be something between a serial murderer and a creeping noxious plant. It sounds like something that needs a few dozen sessions with a shrink. ‘When I love anyone, I’m in it for keeps or until they escape’ I assume it means that I have an overwhelming need to love and smother. I don’t feel like a smotherer, so I shall google the definition right now ... wait there … well, it doesn’t look good. Oh dear, followed by a very heavy sigh. I always thought I was a nice person, a good person and a kind person. Sure, I…

It’s not his first rodeo! Tim Allen returns once again to voice his iconic space ranger Buzz Lightyear in Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 4. The beloved star tells Woman’s Day what new adventures to expect from Buzz and his pal Woody this time around. Why do you think Buzz and Woody still resonate today? They’ve kind of become the Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck of a certain generation. I really take a large leap by saying we’re that iconic, but it does feel that way. They’re immortal; they’re toys – they don’t have a lifespan. How close have you and Tom Hanks become? There’s a very short scene that both Tom and I had trouble with emotionally. I got choked up. I literally had a hard time doing it. He…

STRANGER THINGS Thursday on Netflix Rating: The wait is finally over! The hit sci-fi series returns, with Eleven and her friends reminded that evil never ends – it evolves. HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER Monday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: After Annalise’s class-action victory in the Supreme Court, Michaela, Connor, Asher and Laurel move on with the next chapter of their lives. ANASTASIA Now on Netflix Rating: This ’90s animation about the mystery of the young Russian royal was an undeniable hit when it was first released and is great to revisit. THE TWILIGHT SAGA Now on Neon Rating: Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Sink your fangs into a supernatural binge session with all five films from the iconic film franchise.…

Cancer JUN 22 - JUL 23 Lady Luck is on your side, so don’t cling on to something that’s holding you back. As you look to the future, optimism should grow, especially around friends and finances. Couples might find the romantic vibes drawing them closer as plans are discussed and lovebirds may even move in together. Leo JUL 24 - AUG 23 As Mars catapults into your sign, those energy levels should skyrocket. Sadly, so too might your feelings of frustration, but think twice before stirring up trouble – with an eclipse in the mix, emotions are running high. Instead, let off steam with an active weekend or catch a dramatic movie. Virgo AUG 24 - SEP 23 If someone’s behaviour has been wearing thin, it’s time to move on.…

I know Janet Jackson had a baby at 50, but I’m telling you from first-hand experience – introducing a newborn into your house when you’re middle-aged like me is no easy feat! There’s the crying through the night, toilet training and the constant cuddles as you struggle to understand their every need. You can’t leave them alone for a minute without the fear of what might happen. I’d forgotten it takes a village to raise a baby. But when eight-week-old Tui arrived at our home last Sunday, our lives immediately changed for the better. She is the much-longed-for puppy my children have begged for since forever. After the death of our beloved cat Jelly last year, the kids were in tears of joy when Santa sent a letter and a…

She might have fallen out with her family in the US, but the Duchess of Sussex has found a safe haven in her friendship with George and Amal Clooney – and never has she needed it more! Amid mounting public criticism – including a cruel British satire show that portrays her as “trailer trash” – Meghan is believed to have taken refuge at the Clooneys’ estate in Lake Como, Italy and an insider tells Woman’s Day she’s having a “mini breakdown”. “Meghan’s been hiding out at George and Amal’s for more than a week,” claims a well-placed source. “She’s been feeling increasingly like she’s in a goldfish bowl, so when Amal mentioned they’d be in Italy for the summer and invited her to stay, she jumped at the chance. “Harry’s…

She’s as much at home behind the camera as in front of it and now the Duchess of Cambridge has snapped up the chance to become the new patron of The Royal Photographic Society. The Queen has held the role for the last 67 years, but with Kate’s passion for photography, she was the natural choice to pass the baton. The busy mum-of-three is a self-confessed “enthusiastic amateur photographer”, who has shared a number of pics of her kiddies over the years. And it seems they’re keen to follow in her footsteps! Attending a photography workshop with youngsters this week, Kate advised, “Just look at everything around you. Maybe it’s in front of you, or far away, but choose your subject and focus in on it ... get outside with…

When Dancing with the Stars NZ judge Camilla Sacre-Dallerup first arrived in the city of Los Angeles with her husband Kevin, the pair only intended to stay for one month. Fast forward five years and they still haven’t left! “It’s a wonderful place,” gushes the Danish beauty as she invites Woman’s Day inside her LA pad on her return from Aotearoa. “I love being outdoors, I love hiking, the ocean and that there are great opportunities about in this city – you can make it whatever you want to make it.” After quitting dance, it was in LA that Camilla, 45, was able to develop her passion for life coaching, hypnosis and writing, and turn it into a career. “I felt like I had come home when I arrived in…

For a long time after Virginia Brooks’ son Matt died, she would dream of finding ways to bring him back. Matt was just 22 when he took his life in 2014. A year later, Virginia also lost her sister Kirsten, 47, a mum of two, to suicide. “For the longest time, I kept things of Matt’s I knew he would want, or expect me to keep, as if he was coming back,” tells Virginia, 55. “That first night when I got the news, I somehow managed to finally get some sleep and had a vivid dream of a lady approaching me, asking me if I wanted to reverse what happened. “She told me how and I thought, ‘Thank God, it’s not too late.’ But of course it was. For a…

MONDAY Almond-crusted Fish & Kumara Chips SERVES 4 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOKING 20 MINUTES 2 large orange kumara, peeled, cut into wedges 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons extra 1 cup slivered almonds 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ¼ cup plain flour 750g skinless tarakihi fillets, cut into 8 fingers 2 eggs, lightly beaten 40g butter 1 bunch broccolini, steamed aioli, lemon wedges to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200ºC. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2. Toss kumara in oil, spread over tray and season to taste. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and golden. 3. In a small food processor, blitz half almonds with parsley. Transfer to a bowl with flour and season. Dip fish pieces in egg, then coat in nut mixture. 4. In a…

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Timing is everything While there’s no time limit to grief, psychologist Annie Gurton says if it’s too soon, your new romantic interest risks being overcome by feelings of guilt. Clues to look for are if he has already been dating and talks about wanting to find love again. But if it’s only been a few weeks or months, you may encounter resentment and concern from his family and friends, as well as raw grief from him. “Friends and family can sometimes feel that he’s not ready for love, or that she was so special no-one else can replace her,” says Annie. “Even when they’re supportive and happy to see him in a loving relationship again, there will always be a part of his life that didn’t include you.” While acknowledging…

Q My husband had a major back operation a few weeks ago and he’s going to be immobile for quite some time. I’m not certain how I’m meant to keep the sexual side of our relationship going. • Playing Nurse, Rotorua A Firstly, I think you need to establish with your partner if he is feeling “inclined”. Recovery can be tough both physically and mentally, and sex can move down the list of priorities for obvious reasons. Everybody is entitled to a sexual sabbatical. The key to success is communication. Explore what you’re both looking for, chat to medical professionals and if he is keen to try and be inventive, consider investing in something like a remote-controlled couples vibrator. You or your partner can control the intensity using the remote…

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It’s ironic we’ve had stories in the news lately about the number of kids getting injured while playing sport. I read that particular news sitting at the physio with my daughter who was in a moon boot and on crutches at the time. Yes, a sporting injury. Another one! We’ve had the broken arm (twice), the broken ankle, the ligament sprains, the twisted ankle ... the list is endless. But will she stop playing sport? No. I was alerted to this latest injury by a call from my daughter’s coach. “It’s never good when I call you during training,” she began. Uh oh, here we go. “It would appear Marley has twisted her ankle in a fall, but it’s quite bad because she can’t walk on it. We’ve iced it,…

Jake Gyllenhaal is certainly far from home in his new role as mighty Mysterio in the upcoming Spider-Man movie. The Brokeback Mountain star has stepped out of his usual “quirky, smaller, arthouse films” and into the Marvel universe. “People tend to consider the movies I make a little weird. Doing a Marvel movie is different and it’s really fun,” says Jake. Spider-Man: Far From Home takes place after the events of Avengers: End Game and follows Peter Parker as he heads to Europe on a school trip, only to be recruited by Nick Fury to team up with Quentin Beck, also known as Mysterio. It’s the first movie for Jake’s character Mysterio and despite the fact he was depicted as somewhat of a villain in the comics, the actor insists…

1. Using glitter glue, stick googly eyes on to the spork. 2. Create a base using the white tack. 3. Carefully snap the popsicle stick in half to make the feet. Use coloured pencils to draw a small rainbow on one of the feet, then press on to the white tack. 4. Bend the pipe cleaner around the body to make funny arms and hands. 5. Use the red plasticine to make Forky’s eyebrows and the blue plasticine to make his mouth. 6. Sit back and enjoy being the proud owner of 2019’s best new toy. YOU WILL NEED: • White plastic spork • Red pipe cleaner • 2 googly eyes • Red plasticine • Blue plasticine • White tack • Popsicle stick • Coloured pencils • Glitter glue…

Cooking up sympathy I really feel for the wonderful celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, his wife Jools and their five children following his restaurant chain in the UK going into receivership (WD, Jun 10). I often wish he would come and whip up one of his 30-minute meals in my own home and give me a few tips on the art of cooking. I really enjoy his television shows and hope he can somehow come back from the brink. He seems to be such a character and he has given me the nerve to cook some marvellous dishes. I wish him well and hope things perk up for him and his family. • Diana, Timaru Nappy change Your recent article on Rascal and Friends co-founder Louise Stainthorpe is truly inspirational (WD,…

There’s nothing mellow about yellow! Sofia Richie, 20, wowed onlookers at the Summer Kick Off Party for WorldPride last week in a show-stopping suit. But she’s not the only one embracing the bright trend. Eva Longoria, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid are among those to rock the daffodil hue. Whether it’s a silky-smooth suit paired with sneakers or a more muted tone with heels, the outfit of the season has our favourite stars walking on sunshine.…