Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2039 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

We might be far from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, but when it comes to making our mark on Tinseltown, us Aussies sure know how it’s done. Last week, a local Byron Bay waitress became an instant superstar (p20) – and the envy of women everywhere – when it was revealed she’s stolen Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron’s heart, so much so he’s cancelled his return flight to LA – AND he’s househunting for his own Aussie pad because he can’t bear to leave her side. Talk about a fairytale romance! Meanwhile, Miranda Kerr is a long way from her hometown of Gunnedah these days (p28). Just wait till you see her $150 million new purchase!…

The way things are shaping up in the ongoing clash between Princes William and Harry, their reunion next year to unveil a long-awaited statue of their late mother is going to be a frosty event indeed. With news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a deal worth around $200 million with streaming giant Netflix, rumours are running rife at the palace that in their multiple-production agreement will be a Meghan-made documentary about the life and times of Princess Diana. And Woman’s Day has learned that palace aides – led by a furious Prince William – are drawing up plans to stop her. “Everyone knows how obsessed with Diana’s story Meghan is,” says a source. “When it was brought to William’s attention, it was very much an ‘over…

Touted as The Block’s most ambitious season yet, this year’s contestants, who are all restoring rundown period homes, really have their work cut out for them. And while the scope of this season’s theme – renovating houses from the 1910s, ’20s, ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, which have been transported to Melbourne’s Brighton Beach – is entertaining to watch on screen, a worrying list of problems could mean that this year’s properties may be the most unsellable yet. Long-time Block fans are questioning the decision to cram five homes onto one block of land, calling out the lack of privacy as the main reason the properties may struggle to sell. “The homes are so squished together, there’s no privacy!” one fan wrote on social media. “You’d better hope you like your…

For decades, Princess Mary has leaned on her best mate Amber Petty – from asking her to be a bridesmaid at her 2004 wedding through to inviting her on family holidays with her husband Prince Frederik and their four children. But Woman’s Day has learned that Mary, 48, is finding herself feeling that it’s “increasingly harder to maintain a friendship” with her Melbourne-based friend, and it’s not just because she’s thousands of kilometres away in Copenhagen. NEW BOOK “Amber has been talking nonstop about Princess Mary and taking it a little too far for her comfort,” says a source. “She has her memoir coming out soon, and Mary is worried she’s going to feature in it way too much.” Indeed, recently on Australian TV Amber shot an arrow through the…

Three seasons in and resident Full Monty choreographer Todd McKenney knows how to spot a star. And this year, he identified his favourites straight away. “I mean... it’s a no brainer. Patti Newton. If I reach Patti’s glorious age and someone asks me to strip on stage in front of a massive television audience, I don’t think I could do it. She was a delight to work with,” the 55-year-old tells Woman’s Day, adding that Pauly Fenech was equally as impressive. “He had no formal dance training and it could have been a disaster but he nailed it, and even brought his own jockstrap to rehearse in!”…

STARVED OUT Fans were in stitches over the show’s “drab” catering options when Areeba Emmanuel, 25, was filmed eating a plastic-wrapped sandwich in the first week, but an on-set spy insists that’s as good as it gets! “The food options aren’t very exciting – there are no banquets or lavish catering, not unless it’s part of a date,” dishes the spy. “They can’t have girls chowing down during filming, so if you miss the designated food breaks it’s too bad... which means the girls often go very hungry... and get very drunk.” ON CALL 24/7 While the girls assumed they’d be playing the part of 31-year-old Locky Gilbert’s perfect princesses, one insider says they’re treated more like peasants! “You’re expected to wake up whenever producers tell you to,” says a…

Lassie JON PROVOST He played Timmy Martin for seven seasons, but as an adult, Jon desperately tried to shed his image by changing his appearance and taking up a career in real estate. A lifelong animal lover, the 70-year-old has been active in Canine Companions for Independence, a charity which provides service dogs to the disabled. He released his memoir, Timmy’s In The Well, in 2007. Bewitched ERIN MURPHY “I started on the show when I was one, and I was on it until I was eight,” reveals Erin, 56, who initially shared the role of Tabitha with her fraternal twin Diane. She continued acting as an adult but also worked as a casting director, stunt double and motivational speaker. Today, the mum-of-six owns an equestrian centre with 25 horses,…

STEADYING INFLUENCES In a year that has been fraught almost from the start, this week promises some steadying influences. First, we get a New Moon. This is always a good thing as it gives us a chance to start over again. Goodness knows there are many people who want to leave the first nine months of 2020 behind them! TAP INTO THE NEW MOON To tap into the New Moon, take some time out for yourself on Thursday evening, just after 9pm AEST. Light a couple of candles, put on some beautiful music (I love Deva Premal and Edo & Jo) and sit quietly. Once you’ve calmed your system down, visualise your number one goal. See it in your mind as real, then write it out as an affirmation, as…

IS THE BLADDER STERILE? You’ve likely heard that the bladder, and therefore urine, is sterile. This theory was first published in Britain in 1881 – when microbiology wasn’t as advanced as it is now – and has since been disproven. “We now know the bladder contains multiple healthy bacteria that prevent overgrowth of bad bacteria,” says Dr Ginni Mansberg. “We’re starting to research the impact of different bacterial lines in women with incontinence, and how we can use these to get better bladder health.”…

Ask just about anyone these days what their number one beauty goal is and they’ll simply say, to glow! But that doesn’t mean just coating ourselves in iridescent powder – we’re talking about that lit from within glow that the celebs seem to just radiate. The thing is, skin-enhancing products can only do so much if the skin itself isn’t well tended to, whether it’s dry and textured, washed out, or uneven in tone. But never fear, we’re here to tell you exactly how to get the glowing skin of your dreams... EXFOLIATE “Exfoliating can help brighten the skin by sloughing dead cells away,” says skincare expert Douglas Pereira. There are two types of exfoliants: chemical and physical. Physical exfoliants use gritty substances, whereas chemical exfoliants use acids like glycolic…

If you’re concerned that your relationship or the relationship of someone you know may not be healthy, here’s what you can do: • In an emergency, call 000. • 1800RESPECT provides advice, support and counselling for people who are at risk or experiencing sexual assault, or family and domestic violence. It also provides support for family, friends and frontline workers. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, contact 1800RESPECT for free, confidential 24/7 telephone and online support. Visit 1800RESPECT.org.au or call 1800 737 732. • MensLine Australia provides support for men with family and relationship concerns, including issues of violence. Contact MensLine Australia for free, confidential 24/7 telephone and online support. Visit mensline.org.au or call 1300 78 99 78.…

Hillary WEDNESDAY, 8.30PM, SBS The critically acclaimed docuseries finally comes to Australia. Revealing, insightful and shocking, the show takes viewers behind the headlines and press conferences to tell the true story of one of the most admired and vilified women in the world, Hillary Clinton. Featuring rare and personal interviews with her husband Bill, daughter Chelsea, friends and colleagues, this is the former First Lady as you’ve never seen her before. Becoming FRIDAY, DISNEY+ Executively produced by basketball icon LeBron James and media personality Maverick Carter, this inspiring new series takes viewers behind the velvet rope, delving into the lives of some of the world’s biggest entertainers, musicians and athletes. Each episode follows a different celebrity back to their home town as they revisit memorable locations and key figures that…

Little wonder IRINA SHAYK Come on, does the model really expect to fit her lunch in that teeny-tiny bag?! Dad nose best! PETER STEFANOVIC Ever have those moments when you can smell something but you’re not quite sure where it’s coming from? The TV host found himself in such a situation before checking out his seven-month-old son Oscar’s nappy. How’s that for a Father’s Day gift? STILL NO HASSLE DAVID HASSELHOFF Proving he’s still got it, the hunky star was back in uniform to reprise his famous Baywatch character Mitch Buchannon. Talk about a show-hoff! Pirate style ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO Ahoy, me hearties! The model’s latest look seems to be more Captain Jack Sparrow and less Brazilian beach babe. JUST LIKE DAD! ROBERT IRWIN Despite being just 16, the Wildlife Warrior…

Baby brunch! Six-month-old Tullulah proved she’s Aussie through and through, tucking into a smashed avo brekkie with mum Jesinta Franklin. Party of five Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria have become proud parents once again after welcoming their fifth child, a baby boy! Wet & Wilde She’s really splashing out! Looking stunning in a one-piece, actress Olivia Wilde braved the rough surf in Malibu on the Memorial Day weekend. Dare to bare While Erin McNaught covered son Ennio, three, the model wore something a touch more revealing on a trip to a Darwin beach! Scotty’s Day Scott Cam’s kids Bill and Sarah, 20, and Charlie, 23, raised their drinks to The Block star for Father’s Day. Love me tender With a blessing from “the King”, singer Lily Allen married Stranger Things…

PRINCE ANDREW EXPOSÉ Meghan’s access to Prince Andrew behind the scenes makes her ideally placed to helm a follow-up to Netflix’s harrowing Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich miniseries, but this time with a focus on her disgraced uncle-in-law. MEGHAN’S LOVE LETTERS TO FEMINISM A self-declared feminist, Meghan is interested in a docuseries on women’s issues, starting with menstrual health in India. MOVE OVER, MARTHA STEWART “Meghan knows Netflix will want personal and light-hearted with her on camera,” says a source. “So she’s planning on making a TV version of her old lifestyle website The Tig, where she’ll wax lyrical about style, home decor, parenting and baking.” HARRY’S BOYISH COMEDIES Word among production crews is that Harry has been trying his hand at scriptwriting – mainly male-targeted comedies – but that script…

Farmer’s delight We’ve had some beautiful sunrises and sunsets this winter. This photo was taken on the last day of winter. Although there was a smoky haze in the air, its beauty still shone through. Sylvia Fielding, via email Long-distance hugs I’m so happy to see my grandson Alonzo by video or social media. That’s all I can do for now – he lives in Queensland – but how I wish to kiss and hug him! Caroline Cardos, Guildford, NSW GUINEA PIG GLEE Maple, Jazz and Hope enjoy playing among the beautiful daffodils. Elizabeth Johnston, Grindelwald, Tas…

Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 It’s all about you right now. For example, the New Moon this week brings good vibes, and guess which sign it’s in? Virgo! Use this stable and secure New Moon to decide how you want your life to look in the next 12 months, given current circumstances. If you’ve been feeling shaky or worried, you should soon feel safer. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Your love-life might feel like it’s on hold. Work through your fears you have about that – or anything else – this week. This applies particularly to any worries you have about your home, family or private life. We all have self-doubts, we just need to face them. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 With people being so unpredictable,…

It’s hard to resist a quick internet search when something feels a bit off. But once you go down the rabbit hole, it becomes difficult to work out which information is helpful and, more importantly, if you really need see a doctor. Dr Kieran Kennedy settles the debate once and for all. WHAT’S BEING SEARCHED? “Some surveys suggest that up to 80 per cent of people Google their symptoms and come to a suspected diagnosis – which is often wildly inaccurate – before they attend an emergency department,” says Dr Kennedy says. He found that in 2019 the most commonly searched topics were about hiccups, keto diets, blood pressure and high cholesterol. He adds that searches for headaches, colds, flus and unexplained pain are also popular. (No prizes for guessing…

TUNA PATTY BURGERS SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS + CHILLING COOK 10 MINS 2 potatoes, cooked, mashed 425g can tuna, drained, flaked 400g cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, mashed 2 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 1 lemon, finely grated zest 2 eggs 1 cup panko crumbs vegetable oil for shallow-frying 4 bread rolls, split, toasted cheese slices, mayonnaise, tomato slices, lettuce, sprouts, baked potato wedges, to serve 1 In a large bowl, combine potato, tuna, beans, sour cream, dill and zest. Lightly whisk 1 egg and stir through. Season and mix well. 2 Using slightly wet hands, form into four even-sized flattened patties. 3 Line an oven tray. Lightly whisk remaining egg. Dip each pattie into the egg, then toss in breadcrumbs to coat. Place on tray. Chill…

Use these marinades to flavour 800g boneless meat or seafood. Thread meat or seafood onto metal or bamboo skewers. Marinate meat for 3 hours (or overnight) in a shallow non-reactive container, and marinate seafood up to 1 hour. Cook on a preheated chargrill plate or barbecue, turning, for about 5-8 mins. 1 TERIYAKI Combine ½ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 crushed garlic cloves and 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger. Sprinkle sesame seeds on cooked skewers. Use with pork, beef, chicken and seafood. 2 CHERMOULA Combine 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp each ground cumin, ground coriander and salt, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander. Use with pork,…

LIZZIE & SEB TIE THE KNOT… AGAIN! They’re one of Married At First Sight’s most successful couples, and it seems Elizabeth Sobinoff and Seb Guilhaus may have legally got hitched! Lizzie, 29, sent fans wild after she was spotted in a satin gown in a Sydney park recently. She posed alongside her personal trainer partner, 31, as they kissed in front of what appeared to be a wedding photographer. They later danced as fellow MAFS star Melissa Lucarelli watched on. The occasion marked an emotional moment for the TV couple, who had spent months apart earlier this year as a result of the pandemic. In June, Lizzie hinted they were finally ready to take the next step as Seb relocated from Adelaide to her home in Sydney. “I got my…

Just two months after Princess Beatrice held a quickie, socially distant coronavirus wedding with husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi, the newlywed has been spotted buying baby gear from a high-end store in London. Wearing a face mask and appearing to have a baby bump underneath her pleated blue skirt, the 32-year-old ducked into The Little White Company, a favourite of Wills and Kate when they were dressing their own royal babies. “She didn’t stay long at all,” reveals a source. “Edo stayed in the car. She came out with a white bag full of goodies.” The sighting comes after London businessman Edo, 37, and Beatrice enjoyed a low-key honeymoon driving around Italy and the South of France. “The whole thing was unlike Beatrice – to opt for such a fast, low-key…

‘I’M DOING THIS FOR DAD’ Adam Dovile has enjoyed a career trajectory many would dream of. Plucked from obscurity to be a part of 2014’s House Rules, host Johanna Griggs was so impressed with his skills that he was asked to be a host on Better Homes And Gardens, for which he won a Best New Talent Logie! And while showbusiness has taken him on an unexpected journey, the father-of-two didn’t expect to end up stark-naked on stage in front of millions of people. “I was asked and I just laughed and said, ‘You’ve got to be joking!’” he tells Woman’s Day. “But after I told my dad, he said, ‘Adam, you have to do this for your  old man,’ and of course that was hard to argue,” he adds.…

While most of us have struggled to battle the bulge in lockdown, singer Casey Donovan has taken advantage of the change of pace by embarking on a serious health and fitness overhaul. The 32-year-old had fans cheering her on in support last week after she posted a snap illustrating her epic slimdown. In a before-shot from April, Casey showed off her stomach as she struggled to put on a pair of denim shorts, and five months later, she demonstrated she can now button them up, thanks to shedding a stack of weight! Earlier this month, the Listen With Your Heart singer revealed she was focusing on healthy eating and maintaining a calorie deficit to tackle her weight loss. “My five-a-day would be broccolini, asparagus, sweet potato, onion ‘they’re a vegetable…

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe were thrilled by the arrival of Hollywood superstar Natalie Portman in Sydney last week. The 39-year-old actress touched down in Australia, where she’s about to begin filming the highly anticipated Thor: Love And Thunder, opposite Chris Hemsworth, with the pair finally set to reprise their roles as superhero love interests Thor and Jane Foster. But it turns out not everybody is on board with the blockbuster reunion! Woman’s Day hears Chris’ wife Elsa Pataky, 44, is on high alert now Natalie’s in town, given Chris, 37, has developed a close connection with the stunning Black Swan actress over the years. “Elsa does trust Chris and is aware Natalie is a happily married woman, but there’s no denying the chemistry between them,” dishes an insider…

Life as a mum and businesswoman means never sitting still, but Corryn Spelman has taken running around to another level. In August, she ran 30km every day for 30 days, all to raise money for the memory of her baby sister Amanda. Corryn was just two when Amanda died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at six weeks old, and she has never forgotten her sister. “I often talk to Amanda and think about her. I write her a letter every year on her birthday,” she says. “I think I only really began to mourn her in my later years. I started to miss her, and I began to wonder if she was here, what she would be like.” 30 SPECIAL REASONS This month marks 30 years since Amanda’s tragic…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis (endo) are chronic conditions with symptoms that can prevent some women from getting on with daily activities, including exercise. Dr Rosie Worsley, endocrinologist at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, explains. WHAT ARE THESE CONDITIONS? “Polycystic ovary syndrome is diagnosed when a woman has two out of three of: irregular or absent periods, high testosterone levels or symptoms of high testosterone (like acne or hair loss), and multiple ‘cysts’ on her ovaries,” says Dr Worsley. “Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial cells that normally line the inside of the uterus, start growing outside of the uterus.” Those with endo may also experience irregular and/or painful periods and severe pelvic pain. HOW DOES IT AFFECT FITNESS? PCOS and endo symptoms can affect women differently. Some may…

When was the last time you had a relationship health check? While we all know it’s important to attend to our physical health with nourishing food and exercise, it’s also crucial to ensure our relationships score a clean bill of health. With the COVID-19 pandemic placing unprecedented strain on households this year, now may be the right time to look at your relationship. “We know that while crises certainly affect everyone, they also exacerbate existing social inequalities and reinforce disadvantage,” said Patty Kinnersly, CEO of Our Watch, an organisation that works to prevent violence against women and children. “At this time, we have particular concern for women whose home isn’t safe. Research has found that there’s often a spike in violence against women during major crises and disasters.” So, what…

ARTICHOKE, PROSCIUTTO & OLIVE TART SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 230g jar artichoke hearts, drained, halved 260g jar chargrilled marinated capsicum, chopped, drained ½ cup pitted kalamata olives 8 slices (100g) prosciutto, torn into chunks 100g Danish feta, crumbled 4 eggs ½ cup sour cream basil leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease and line a 20cm x 30cm slice pan. 2 Place pastry sheets together on pan, overlapping ends by 3cm and pressing together to join (pastry will hang over sides of pan). 3 In a medium bowl, combine artichokes, capsicum and olives. Spread over pastry, leaving a 5cm edge. Gently fold edges of pastry over. Top with prosciutto and sprinkle feta over. 4 In a jug,…

Bolognese with a twist! This trendy version of the family favourite uses vegan mince SERVES 4 In a large pot on medium heat, fry 1 finely diced medium onion, 2 finely sliced garlic cloves, 2 finely diced celery sticks, 1 finely diced large carrot, 8-10 basil leaves and 1 bay leaf in 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for 2 mins or until fragrant. Add ½ pkt MorningStar Farms Grillers Classic Mince and saute for 3-5 mins or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add 2 x 400g cans crushed tomato, 1 tbsp tomato paste and 1 cup water. Season with salt and pepper and simmer, covered and on low heat, for 30 mins. If the sauce becomes too thick or catches at the bottom, add a touch of water.…

MOVIE THE SECRET GARDEN The magic and star power are turned up to 100 in this adaptation of the 1911 book, while staying true to the heartwarming story many of us fell in love with. The movie stars Colin Firth, Julie Walters and newcomer Dixie Egerickx. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE ERASURE INITIATIVE by Lili Wilkinson When Cecily wakes up on a self-driving bus with a group of strangers, with no recollection of who she is or how she got there – she soon finds out she’s part of a sinister experiment. You’ll want to devour this psychological thriller in one sitting! OUT NOW (Allen & Unwin, $19.99) PODCAST (STAYING) AT HOME WITH THE WILLIAMSES Eavesdrop into the home of world-famous entertainer Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda as the…