Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2013 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

They’re two of Hollywood’s hottest stars and now it appears Katie Holmes and Justin Theroux are hotter than hot for each other! In November last year, Woman’s Day reported that the unlikely twosome had fallen for each other after a secret four-hour tête-a-tête in a New York restaurant – and four months later they’re completely smitten. “Things have certainly stepped up a notch or two,” the insider shares. “They’ve become extremely close and given they’re both lovers of their home city of New York, they’re enjoying sharing their favourite spots with one another. They’ve been sneaking around the city inconspicuously, which they could never do in Los Angeles. “They’re both self-confessed bookworms and Katie took Justin to her favourite book store, called Three Lives Better. They spent hours trawling the…

There’s no denying Brad Pitt and Arrested Development actress Alia Shawkat adore each other – but they like burgers even more! The talented twosome, who set tongues wagging when they began stepping out together last year, were spotted last week ordering takeaways at popular LA fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger. Just a day before their burger blitz the pair were also snapped together at a concert – but a source close to the Ad Astrastar, 56, claims the two have decided to keep their relationship purely platonic. “Brad and Alia are incredibly close friends,” dishes the pal. “But Alia is actually dating a writer she met on her upcoming TV show The Old Man. And Brad values his friendship with Alia so much that they’ve both agreed they won’t complicate things…

He only recently ended his 22-year marriage, but Colin Firth has wasted no time hanging out with a new woman – who bears a striking resemblance to his estranged wife Livia Giuggioli. The actor, 59, attended an art gallery exhibition on a dreary day in London, with a petite brunette by his side. He was seen deep in conversation with the woman before holding her in a warm embrace. “You almost had to look twice to check it wasn’t Livia,” says an insider. “If she’s his new girlfriend, the man has a type.” Sources close to the Kingsman star still haven’t identified the woman. “Colin and Livia are very amicable. They’re still friends and are handling co-parenting their sons really well,” says our source. “I have no doubt Colin would…

‘I feel incredibly anxious ... Does anyone want me any more?’ For a man who has sold 45 million records and performed to stadiums full of fans since the age of 17, Ronan Keating is surprisingly anxious about his latest venture. Aged 43, he is releasing an album, Twenty Twenty, which will mark two decades in the music business as a solo artist, following the break-up of his massively successful band Boyzone. It’s a compilation of reworked classics like “Life is a Rollercoaster” and “Loving Each Day”, and some roaring new tracks. Friends from way back, such as fellow boy band survivor Robbie Williams, and those from more recent times, Ed Sheeran and Emeli Sandé, have collaborated. He should be sitting back in his seat with the smug grin of…

BEFOREHAND This is important! Keep a couple of old towels on hand as colour will stain, and wear an old button-down shirt (for easy removal). Have everything else within arm’s reach – gloves, instruction leaflet, comb and clips. It’s also important to set aside some time to undertake a sensitivity test before using it on your hair. SHADE MATCH The general rule when DIY dyeing is going either two shades lighter or two shades darker than your natural hue – they’ll complement your skin and eye colour best. Opt for a permanent colour if you’re covering greys or want a much lighter or brighter shade. If you have especially thick or long hair, you’ll probably need two packets for the best result. AVOIDING DISASTERS To avoid the classic stained forehead,…

Like most people, I’ve had more than a few anxious moments as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop. A Black Sticks trip to Europe was cancelled at the last minute, and our commuting lifestyle with a toddler is not quite as straightforward as it was before. While it would be easy to panic, I’m making a conscious effort to stay calm. By focusing on the facts and following the advice of experts, we can reduce the fear that breeds in these uncertain times. Anxiety and worry can have a devastating impact on both our mental and physical health. Do your research, make the right decisions for you, your family and the wider community, and stay connected. Reach out to those who might need support and hopefully we…

I’m a mainlander through and through, but I’m still discovering new things in the delightful Deep South. THE CAMP My Queenstown book club descended on Lake Hawea Holiday Park for an overnighter this summer and it was perfect. You can bring your own tent and pitch up in this stunning lakeside spot 15 minutes from Wanaka as you head towards the West Coast. Or, as we did, you can book Denver Cove for some serious glamping. Five fabulous Colorado tents cluster around a green which sports its own mess tent for meals and socialising. Bring your chilly bin and if it gets cold at night, sip on your chardonnay safe in the knowledge that there’s an electric blanket on your bed! THE RIVER I was born in Central Otago and…

Q Hi Polly, I read your column last week and laughed because I too can’t seem to meditate and do the mindfulness thing. But I’m looking for ways to calm my nerves in these stressful COVID-19 times. Do you have any suggestions? Panic Stations, via email POLLY SAYS I go to the beach and sit on a park bench away from everyone. I look at that big sea and sky, and talk to my dad and sister as though they were sitting up there on a cloud. I feel something like calm, gratitude and utter peace pass through me. Try it. The beach, on your own. Sit on driftwood, a bench or rocks, talking to gone loved ones. Q What is your understanding of “self-isolate”? I heard on the news…

AFTER HOURS “I got to work with Martin Scorsese,” Catherine says of the 1985 flick. “I just tried to keep from hurling on the first day – I was so nervous to be in his company!” BEETLEJUICE “I loved Beetlejuice because I met my husband, Bo [Welch],” she tells about making Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy. “He was the production designer.” HOME ALONE Catherine recalls the late John Candy was working another job at the time and had only 21 hours to film. “We improvised for those 21 hours,” she tells. “It was the best!”…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 New moon, new you! Treat yourself to some flattering new clothes or accessories, then say “Yes” to an opportunity that’s heading your way. Your positive approach to life isn’t going unnoticed. Money could become a hot topic from Friday, so start making plans. Steps taken now might be life-changing. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 An exciting award or offer is on the cards – just don’t procrastinate for long, particularly if a promotion is in the pipeline, or it could pass you by. Conversations may be intense this weekend, but talking about deeper feelings should prove wonderfully therapeutic. Singles, ask a friend to play Cupid. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 As the new moon flips your social switch, the pace will pick…

As the reality of a worldwide coronavirus pandemic hits home, there’s no denying we are in a genuine period of adversity and uncertainty. I understand it’s an anxious time, with many of us preparing for weeks of social distancing and self-isolation, supermarket stocks running low, working remotely, schools potentially closing and travel plans and big events cancelled. We all need to change our regular ways for the good of not just our own families, but our wider communities – and we need to look out for our most vulnerable. It’s a time for kindness and compassion. I think it’s also important to step back and remind ourselves to remain positive. Because, as the Queen said last week in her reassuring statement, history has shown us that it’s at times such…

It’s been almost five months since George Clooney was last seen with his wife Amal, and now sources believe he may be taking a break from his marriage. Last week, the A-list actor was spotted carrying a backpack full of his belongings in Los Angeles, prompting many insiders to suspect he’s moved out of the couple’s Studio City mansion, if only for the time being. George, 58, was later seen confiding in his longtime best friend and business partner Rande Gerber, 57, as they dined at their favourite restaurant Craig’s in West Hollywood. “Rande has provided a very attentive ear for decades during their guys’ nights at Craig’s, and on this evening in particular they were talking very seriously and intensely,” says a source from within the celeb hotspot. “George…

Once considered the luckiest boy in the world after being plucked from obscurity to play Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe has confessed that alcohol became his curse by the end of filming. The British star says behind closed doors the pressure of appearing in one of the most successful franchises eventually became too much. “I think a lot of the drinking that happened towards the end of Potter, and a little bit after, was panic of not knowing what to do next and not being comfortable enough in who I was to remain sober,” says Daniel, 30. The actor also isn’t sure whether or not his drinking problem would have arisen if he wasn’t a successful actor. “Is this something that would have happened anyway or was this to do with…

Finding moments of joy in life can be easy for some and harder for others. But one thing we all know is that joy brings us contentment and wellbeing. We asked six well-known New Zealanders what joy means to them and how they find it. Nadia Lim, 35 Celebrity chef and healthy-eating advocate I think joy is something you learn to find in life, and I think you have to lose joy to be able to find it again. There was a point in my life a few years ago where I wasn’t loving what I was doing – I was under so much pressure to do it and it became a chore. I wasn’t enjoying the very thing I had dreamed about doing for so long and was so…

After two decades with no Kiwi quadruplets, we’re ready to welcome our second set in two years! Rubbing her belly and shaking her head, Natalie Te Aroha can only but laugh at her rapidly growing girth. “I’m 14 weeks pregnant but I look as big as when I was six months with my daughter,” she giggles nervously, recalling her first pregnancy with Kiana, now 22 months old. “The size of my belly is starting to really worry me. I wasn’t even showing at this point last time!” she admits to Woman’s Day, when we catch up in Auckland’s Waitakere while the family holidays in Aotearoa – what will be their last trip home from Oz to see whanau for some time. News of a second, much longed-for pregnancy came just…

VEAL CUTLETS WITH KUMARA MASH & BEANS SERVES 2 PREP & COOK 30 MINUTES 1 large orange kumara, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces 200g green beans, trimmed (see tip) 40g butter, chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 2 Frenched veal cutlets (250g) 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 125g cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 tbsp gluten-free pesto 1 Place kumara in a medium saucepan of cold water, bringing to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 8 minutes. Add green beans, cooking for a further 2 minutes or until tender. Drain; separate beans from kumara. Return kumara to pan and mash with butter until smooth. Season and cover to keep warm. Halve beans lengthways. 2 Heat half the oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook veal…

Quentin Bisch, the perfumer that created this ylang-ylang and vanilla-heavy scent, said his goal was to capture “the essence of an orgasm”. Say no more! Full-bodied, fresh and flirty, this iconic fragrance features key notes of patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla absolute to create a warm, floral scent that’s ultra-feminine. Lighter than the other options, this fragrance has a warm skin-like quality, the notes of freesia and peony mingling with leather and musk. Equally fun and sensual, notes of blackcurrant and lemon combine with vanilla and patchouli to create a scent for confident, dynamic women who know what they want. A love potion for modern times, this musky, sultry fragrance is designed to mesmerise, with bitter almond, Sambac jasmine and vanilla accords. Dripping with a delicious honey heart, as well…

Apart from the fact they’re stuffed full of delicious things, I’ve long loathed supermarkets. In a previous life I think I was a village grocer, polishing all my fruit and veg and chatting happily to the locals as I popped things in paper bags with a free strawberry for the little ’un. As a kid, I can certainly remember being sent into such places to buy a lettuce or some corn on the cob or apples. Quite often there’d be a butcher next door with sawdust on the floor and if you didn’t sulk, you got a free cheerio. I remember to this day the sign in the window of one such neighbourhood butcher. “Kittens: free to a good home, otherwise – sausages!” Then everything got bigger. Next thing you…

Sensible Polly knows there is a plan in place. She even kind of knows the person who devised it. “The Plan” being to make sure supermarkets stay stocked during a crisis or event. So then, how does sensible Polly end up buying 40kg of milk powder on an expensive, ridiculous whim? Last week sensible Polly left the building and weirdo Polly entered the supermarket. In times of crisis, I generally behave rationally, and can be relied on to be sensible, calm and the bringer of balance and good sense. So what the heck happened as I started my shop like an intelligent human? I’ve always enjoyed going into bulk stores – those specialist supermarkets that sell to wholesalers and us regular folk. It’s not about the money-saving or convenience. I…

In Netflix’s ever-growing collection of stellar foreign language content comes their latest offering exploring a world many New Zealanders will know nothing about: Orthodox Hasidic Jews. Unorthodox is loosely based on Deborah Feldman’s semi-autobiographical novel about escaping her Hasidic community in Brooklyn. We follow Esther Shapiro (Shira Haas) as she leaves behind her husband, family and tight-knit group, fleeing to Berlin to chase her dream of being a classical musician. But life isn’t easy when you have no education and her extremely orthodox husband is not willing to let her leave so easily. “I am beyond excited to take part in this unique series about a strong woman trying to find her voice against all odds,” says 24-year-old Israeli actress Shira. Her co-star Jeff Wilbusch says it was an emotional…

This is how you retire in style! After last week’s shock announcement that he was leaving the New England Patriots after 20 years, American football star Tom Brady, 42, and his supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen, 39, jetted off to Costa Rica to soak up some well-deserved sun. The gorgeous couple couldn’t keep their eyes – or lips – off each other as they took a romantic stroll along the beach. Brazilian beauty Gisele then proved why she was once the highest-paid model in the world, showing off her enviable figure in an impromptu photo shoot.…

The glitz and glamour were gone. Instead of photos emerging from Hollywood of stars decked out in designer gowns and dripping in diamonds, the images in mid-March were disturbing and all too real. On March 10, supermodel Naomi Campbell, 49, showed up to Los Angeles International Airport in a hazmat suit. On March 15, singer Demi Lovato, 27, was photographed walking into an LA market clad in a mask and gloves. That same day, supermodels Kaia Gerber, 18, and Cara Delevingne, 27, hit the same store with the Brit’s gloved girlfriend, Ashley Benson, 30, and came out with three trolleys piled high with bags of food preparing to isolate with the rest of the country as the coronavirus pandemic grew more dire. More and more, COVID-19, the disease caused by…

He’s expecting his first child with Katy Perry, but Orlando Bloom revealed he was celibate for six months before they started dating. When the 43-year-old told his surfer pal Laird Hamilton that he wasn’t happy within himself, his mate’s advice was to take a period of celibacy to figure things out. “It takes away the idea of going to a party and thinking, ‘Who am I going to meet?’ I was suddenly like, ‘Oh, I can have a relationship with a woman that is just friends,’” the Pirates of the Carribean star explains. Initially, he intended to be celibate for three months but extended it to six months after he found he was “enjoying the way I was relating to women, and to the feminine within myself”. But he also…

Greasy hair on a daily basis isn’t fun, and it might feel like a near impossible task to train it to be less oily. Here are a few beauty tips you may not have thought of to extend your wash and love your hair again. 1 You are what you eat Here’s something you’ve probably never thought about: your diet could be to blame for your oily hair. The wrong foods can create an excess amount of sebum that shows up in your locks. Diets high in dairy, refined carbohydrates, fried food and fatty meats, for instance, can contribute to all that greasiness. 2 Switch it up While wearing an updo isn’t strictly a tip about training your hair to be less oily, you can try hairstyles that embrace or…

Tip! Hunker down and treat yourself to delicious food. This cheese board set is perfect for evenings at home. Writing in a journal is a great way to take time away from screens and have a digital detox. STOCKISTS Adairs 0800 23 2477, Città Design cittadesign.com, Farmers 0800 327 637, Freedom Furniture 0800 469 327, Kmart kmart.co.nz, Nood nood.co.nz, The Warehouse 0800 733 665, Typo cottonon.com/NZ/typo, Until until.co.nz, Wallace Cotton wallacecotton.com…

We’re unsure about what’s going to happen with the COVID-19 pandemic, but we do need to keep calm and carry on. If you are in self-isolation as a precaution, there are things you can still do: • Accept food deliveries if the food is left outside your front door • Mow the lawns and weed the garden • Take the rubbish bins out and collect them again • Spend time outside with a cup of tea • Shop online – you no longer need to sign for NZ Post courier parcels. The driver will now knock on the door and step back, then ask for your name as proof of delivery. Stock up, but don’t hoard Think about the vulnerable people in your community and don’t buy more than you…

The rubber is hitting the road for my son – literally – in his newfound life away from home. He’s worked out he can’t afford to run a car, and he doesn’t have time to sit in all the traffic. He wants to sell his car and buy a scooter, or a moped, or just walk everywhere. Auckland is too congested and cars are too expensive, he’s decided. The petrol, the parking, the rego, the insurance, the WOF, the tyres, the general upkeep of a vehicle is outside of his newly trimmed budget. And this is the good thing about kids living away from home, they learn the realities of what things cost. They start making serious decisions about what’s a want versus a need. They start looking at what…

Marie Curie had one of the greatest minds of her time, and Radioactive tells her story in a way that is both confronting and engaging. Rosamund Pike, 41, takes on the role of physicist Marie, who is kicked out of her laboratory and meets fellow scientist Pierre Curie. Their professional spark soon turns romantic, and the pair marry and have two daughters, discover radium and go on to win a joint Nobel Prize. With scenes that jump between past and future, the film doesn’t shy away from the impact – both positive and negative – their discovery had on their health, relationship, community and ultimately the world.…

WITH SPECIAL GUEST LAUREN LAPKUS Comedian and actor Lauren flips the table in this show where guests are tasked with interviewing her as a character of their choice. Expect the unexpected! ANNA FARIS IS UNQUALIFIED However brilliant she is in the acting world, Anna believes she is the least qualified person to be giving relationship  advice – but that’s exactly what she does in this podcast! Tune in for a brilliant mix of hilarious insights and genuinely helpful tips. NO SUCH THING AS A FISH The researchers behind BBC show QI come together to talk about the most obscure and quirky facts they’ve  discovered. In digestible chunks, learn all the facts that you didn’t know you needed. THE BUGLE Co-created by John Oliver, this entertaining series discusses the latest news…

This is not us Thank you for the pages remembering the March 15 mosque tragedy (WD, Mar 16). I often think about how those affected have to go on every day without their loved ones. It was such a horrible thing that nobody could imagine would happen in our country. This is not who we are. We respect every religion, and it’s just unthinkable for people to be attacked in their place of worship. Please remember the victim’s families. I pray this never happens again in our beautiful country. Patrina, Auckland Bob’s heartbreak Reading about Bob Geldof in your recent issue (WD, Mar 23) was so very sad, and like he said, you never get over losing a child. I lost my daughter nearly four years ago for much the…