Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2045 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

One of the great joys of this job is getting to know people I would never normally meet – like our cover star Paula Bennett. I’ll confess, I’ve never voted for her party, but after chatting to the former Deputy PM, I would definitely invite her to one of my parties. (See you at the flat-warming, Paula!) In person, she is generous, a lot of fun and very down-to-earth – the day before our shoot, she realised she hadn’t had a haircut in ages, so she raced off to the men’s barber down the road, who was too scared to touch her proudly grey locks. Paula never got that haircut, but she had a good laugh telling the story. Speaking of politics, last week, I also chatted to 7 Days…

Despite attempts to play down talk of a feud, the simmering tensions between Tom Hanks and Henry “The Fonz” Winkler have hit the headlines again. Director Ron Howard, 66, who is friends with both stars, revealed last week that he was “disappointed” by the actors’ beef. The feud started when Henry, 74, was hired to direct Tom, 64, in the 1989 film Turner & Hooch. However, due to “creative differences”, Henry was fired and replaced, and it’s long been speculated Tom was responsible. “I know it was painful for both of them,” says Ron.…

Loved-up Zac Efron is taking his romance with Aussie waitress girlfriend Vanessa Valladares to the next level after insiders reveals the smitten actor surprised her with a ring! The 33-year-old Baywatch star had the time of his life at his star-studded birthday bash, which was organised by Vanessa, 25, but it turns out he wasn’t the only one getting a surprise. “He had a ring specially made for her,” dishes a friend. “He gave it to her after the party – it was incredibly romantic. Neither of them are saying much about it, but there’s no doubt it was some kind of unofficial engagement deal. “They’re even closer than before. It’s almost embarrassing being around them.” The insider adds, “She knows she has to meet his family back in Los…

Last week, Ben Affleck experienced one of the few downsides of dating a stunning younger woman – photos of her getting up close and personal to a more age-appropriate man. His girlfriend, Cuban actress Ana de Armas, 32, was snapped frolicking, soaking wet in the surf with a handsome, tuxedo-clad man in a photoshoot that was leaked. We’re told that while Ben, 48, understands it’s her job, he had to admit “it stung a little bit”. “Ben’s only human and seeing another guy with his paws all over his girlfriend is never easy,” tells a source. “Especially when it comes to Ana. What they have is still fairly new and she is almost 20 years his junior.” While Ben still has “a somewhat healthy ego”, it’s believed the past few…

Many a couple have had their dreams of a ritzy wedding crushed by the global pandemic this year and even into next year. In Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s case, the prediction that they’ll need to put the kibosh on two huge wedding parties has left them gutted – but no one is as bereft as his mum, Victoria Beckham. According to sources, the former Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer was feverishly planning a lavish UK celebration in the Cotswolds, along with a star-studded bash in the US for the bride’s family. “She had it all planned,” says a source. “Elton John was booked, the guest list was finalised to include everyone from British royalty to Donald Trump, and work had begun on at least four of Nicola’s bridal couture outfits. “It…

Scientology has long been seen as a Hollywood-based religion, thanks to its legion of A-list actors who are among its most fervent disciples. In Australia, it has just 2000 offi cial followers, but it still has its fair share of high-profile names who have been known to dabble in the alien-based beliefs of the church’s creator, the late science-fiction author L Ron Hubbard. Here, we take a look at the Aussie celebrities who have been linked to the church, which places a high importance on recruiting our biggest stars. Olivia Newton-John It’s widely reported in the US that Scientology stalwart John Travolta, 66 – who has claimed he has miracle healing powers through his faith – is leaning on his old friend Olivia, 72, as he copes with the recent…

It’s been 25 years since the world stopped when OJ Simpson walked away a free man from what was dubbed the “Trial of the Century”, after being tried for two counts of murder for his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, waiter Ron Goldman. And while the acquittal of the former NFL champion has remained one of the US justice system’s most divisive verdicts, a startling insight into the tumultuous relationship between Simpson and Nicole has been laid bare for the first time through heartbreaking diary entries found in the mother-of-two’s journal. The diary – which was found in a safe deposit box along with photos of her bruised face and apology letters from Simpson – details more than 60 occasions where the fallen sports star allegedly threw her…

As Sheryl Scharkie slips into her rhinestone jumpsuit, she can’t help but give a little hip thrust. She’s got plenty to be excited about after all – she’s Australia’s only female Elvis Presley tribute artist, aka ShElvis. Sheryl’s deep voice – and the twinkle in her eye – mean she can do serious justice to the King’s songs when she hits the stage. “At school, the music teacher didn’t know what to do with me – a round peg in a square hole because I didn’t fit into any category,” laughs the 61-year old. Sheryl, who is a trained nurse and also works as an Uber driver in her spare time, is a lifelong Elvis fan. She first started her side hustle in 2008 when she approached a bowling club…

MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful mum is coming through from Spirit with her dad, her Aunty Madge and Uncle Peter. She has lots of family and friends around her. I can smell tobacco and your mum is smoking a cigarette in Spirit. Your mum tells me she had trouble catching her breath because she had emphysema. You did the right thing scattering her ashes on the lake, and your mum wants you to know she’s happy and feels free now. Your mum says she has all her natural teeth back and jokes that she’s pleased you didn’t lay her to rest with her dentures –she hated them! She says you found her handwriting in her old recipes book. She’s also watching over your three daughters and tells me she is your…

Immunity boost Research conducted by the University of Queensland in 2014 studied 50 adults between the ages of 65 and 90 over two years. The participants were shown positive and negative images, and were asked later to recall them. Those who could remember more positive images were in better health and had stronger immune systems. Healthy heart Having an optimistic outlook could actually lower your chances of developing coronary heart disease. Research by the University of Michigan in the US suggests that experiencing positive emotions could “undo” the effects that negative experiences have on the cardiovascular system.…

Passionfruit kisses The kids will love this RSPCA-approved recipe! MAKES 12 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 2 x 12-hole (30ml) patty pans. Beat 3 RSPCA-approved or cage-free eggs in a small bowl with an electric mixer until thick and creamy. Add ½ cup caster sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until sugar dissolves between additions. Sift ¾ cup 100 per cent maize cornflour twice onto a piece of baking paper, then a third time over mixture in bowl. Gently fold cornflour through egg mixture. Drop 1 tbsp of mixture into each pan hole. Bake for 10 mins or until a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean. Turn cakes immediately onto baking paper-covered wire racks by tapping pans upside down firmly on the bench to release the cakes. Cool.…

Cheesy style HAILEY BALDWIN The model used the streets of New York to test out some bold, new fashion choices – this one looks a little like something you’d pop into a lunchbox! Purr-fect day out MACAULAY CULKIN The Home Alone star and his girlfriend Brenda Song took their fur baby out for a walk in LA. Practising for something? Back on track(suits)! PARIS HILTON & KIM KARDASHIAN The besties-turned-enemies have become besties again. Donning Kim’s Skims velour tracksuits, the duo looked like they popped in from 2006! Movie magic! COLIN FARRELL The Irish actor was unrecognisable as he filmed scenes as notorious Batman villain the Penguin in the UK. Window shopping! PRINCE WILLIAM The royal father-of-three is no doubt used to some seriously fancy meals, but it didn’t stop…

British actress Lily James has been forced into hiding as she deals with fallout from sensational photos of her cosying up to hunky married actor Dominic West in Rome. Just a day after cancelling her US TV interviews, the Downton Abbey star, 31, pulled the plug on her appearance on The Graham Norton Show. Lily, who is meant to be promoting new Netflix drama Rebecca, is believed to have canned all appearances to avoid questions around the photos with Dominic. The cancellations come after a relatively unscathed Dominic, 51, and his wife Catherine FitzGerald, 49, fronted the media outside their home, insisting their “marriage is strong”.…

They’ve defied the odds and just celebrated their two-year anniversary, but could Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli be planning to make it official? Married At First Sight Australia fans sent the rumour mill spinning last week when Martha, 32, showed off a new ring on Instagram, prompting speculation the couple are engaged. School teacher Michael, 29, then tellingly posted a diamond ring emoji beside the pic of the couple cuddling. And love is in the air for the MAFS class of 2020 too. Despite a publicly bitter break-up, it appears Michael Goonan, 30, and Stacey Hampton could be back together. The pair held hands as they left a restaurant in Adelaide last week after celebrating Stacey’s 27th birthday.…

Talk about a good week/bad week for English actor Dominic West! Just days after photos of the married dad-of-five kissing co-star Lily James›were›splashed across the UK’s tabloids, forcing him to pose with his wife and insist all was fine, it was announced that he’s set to play one of the world’s most notorious alleged two-timers – Prince Charles. Industry trades revealed The Affair star is the top pick to play the royal in seasons five and six of The Crown, covering the years he was said to be cheating on Princess Diana with his long-time mistress and now-wife, Camilla Parker Bowles. It’s believed the two seasons will focus on the destruction of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ marriage and Diana’s tragic death in 1997.…

Nicole’s niece Lucia, the daughter of Nic’s sister Antonia, has sparked speculation she’s engaged after posting an adorable series of photos to Instagram last week. The aspiring model and actress wore a stunning floral dress under the guise of hosting her 22nd birthday, but fans suspect it could have been a low-key engagement party. Lucia was wearing a band on her ring finger, and looked particularly loved-up with her boyfriend Henry Poole.…

Her impressions of the Prime Minister have seen her become a viral comedy sensation, so you’d think that after Jacinda Ardern’s landslide victory in the election, Melanie Bracewell would have a strong mandate for three more years of hilarious impersonations. But the Auckland funny-woman admits she’s having second thoughts. “I do love doing the Jacinda thing, but I’m worried that people might get tired of it – and now that I’ve met her, I almost feel uncomfortable doing it,” she confesses to Woman’s Day. “I worry she’ll think I’m making fun of her. I’m not really – I just know I look vaguely like her and I do the odd parody of her speeches – but I want her to like me! I met her when I performed at an…

Princess Mary has had a front-row seat watching her husband Prince Frederik battle to shake off his playboy reputation, earned from years of womanising and partying before he finally settled down with his bride. Now, the Aussie princess has confided to friends that her greatest fear is her eldest son, Prince Christian, who has just turned 15, will go “down the same rabbit hole” as his father. According to Danish press, Christian, who is second in line to the throne behind his 52-year-old father, is already planning a gap year for when he finishes the final three years of higher education. “The alarm bells are already ringing for Mary,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “She worries Christian will let loose after he finishes school, and she doesn’t begrudge him that,…

Charlie Chaplin’s exile from the USA In the late 1940s, the FBI accused Charlie, a British citizen living in the US, of “communist sympathies” and “amoral behaviour” due to a paternity suit and his liaisons with younger women. He and his fourth wife Oona O’Neill, 36 years his junior, travelled to London in 1952 and the US revoked his re-entry permit so he couldn’t return for 20 years. Elizabeth Taylor steals Debbie Reynolds’ husband When a gossip columnist confronted Elizabeth in 1958 about her rumoured affair with singer Eddie Fisher, the husband of her close friend Debbie, it ignited a sensation. “Eddie is not in love with Debbie and never has been,” insisted Liz, who had lost her husband Mike Todd in a plane crash six months earlier. Debbie, the…

When images of bikini-clad 19-year-old Terrie Ridgway living alone on a remote Queensland island surfaced in the early 1960s, it led to an international media circus. Terrie, who had quit her nine-to-five job in Brisbane to live off-grid in a beach hut on an island on the Great Barrier Reef, was dubbed Australia’s “Girl Robinson Crusoe” and became an instant celebrity. But just as quickly as she emerged from the ocean, she vanished, diving into the crystalline waters, never to be seen again... That is until two academics, Dr Deb Anderson and Associate Professor Kerrie Foxwell-Norton, tracked the notorious recluse down. The pair wanted to add Terrie to their project Women Of The Great Barrier Reef, to be archived at the State Library of Queensland as part of the John…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 There’s a full moon this week so the temperature’s rising. Expect a turnaround with an important relationship. As much as you might like to keep Scorpionic control of everything, this week will go a lot smoother if you give up control and let the universe guide you personally and professionally. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 One of your greatest traits is your happy-go-lucky nature. However, if your health or attitude needs a radical do-over, you’re in luck. Drastic changes to the way you live your life, alcohol consumption, daily life, health, exercise and diet are all possible now. Seek out online help. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Slowly but surely we’re inching towards happier days for you. There is yet another chapter…

Kava could be the next major sleep remedy: just ask Professor Jerome Sarris, independent scientific adviser to Fiji Kava. It’s traditionally used as a de-stress, mood-boosting drink, and when taken in the form of a noble kava supplement, may help with insomnia. “People with insomnia often present with higher levels of stress and anxiety, which can be reflected in higher adrenaline and cortisol levels,” Professor Sarris explains. “This causes them trouble relaxing and therefore, drifting off. However, when consumed safely, noble kava can have an effect in priming the GABA (gammaaminobutyric acid) system, which is the inhibitory part the nervous system. This creates a sleep-inducing effect.”…

SEEING RED Is there anything more glam than a red lip? Play up your face with beautiful pops of ruby on your eyes, lips and nails for instant wow factor, like Lorde. This look needs extra emphasis on your lashes so your eyes stand out against the other strong colours. SUN SEEKER Put matte finishes on the back burner in favour of dewy sun-kissed skin this season. With a light touch (and flawless base), peach and pink-hued bronzers have found a new home on the eyelids and upper cheeks, and we’re pretty positive this is going to become some of the hardest-working makeup in your arsenal. Finish with barely brushed brows and stained lips to keep it feeling effortless like Kate. WING IT Your eyeliner is everything right now –…

This year has not only thrown a spotlight on health issues, but also on how our mental health is holding up. “The ripple effect COVID-19 is starting to have on people’s wellbeing is concerning, and that’s why it’s so important to dedicate a small amount of time each day to looking after your mental health,” says Luke McLeod, meditation and mindfulness instructor and founder of Soul Alive. While taking time for yourself can seem like another item on a never-ending to-do list, these simple exercises from Luke will have you feeling zen in no time! STORED TRAUMA HEALING Think of your body as one big sponge that absorbs energy from every single thing you do on a daily basis – that’s a lot of stuff to contain! While some energy…

MY BEST BINGE WATCH I May Destroy You by writer/director Michaela Coel. She is such a force and incredible voice – if you loved that, go back and check out her first series, Chewing Gum. MY READING RECOMMENDATIONS I’m currently reading Swing Time by Zadie Smith. I went to a talk with her in Sydney last year. I find her writing incredibly inspiring and mind-expanding. Another must-read is Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo – all the characters are woven together so beautifully. My girlfriends and I read it together during level four lockdown. MY HOLIDAY HOT SPOT For winter, head down to Wanaka, go up Cardrona for a ski, then drive to Milford Sound, stay at the Milford Lodge and take a cruise around the Sounds. I saw dolphins,…

Katie Holmes’ whirlwind romance with her Italian chef has taken a turn for the serious as friends confirm “she’s doing everything she can to get pregnant with him”. The 41-year-old mum-of-one has spared no blushes with her public canoodling with Italian chef Emilio Vitolo, 33, and sources say “she’s thrown caution to the wind” in her bid for a much-longed-for second child. “She begged Jamie [Foxx, her ex] for another child, but he refused. This time she’s not waiting around for ‘the perfect guy’ and she’s throwing herself all in with this man,” dishes a source. “They’ve been exchanging ‘I love you’s for months now – she’s ready.” Katie was spotted on a photo shoot in Central Park last week and an eyewitness exclusively tells Woman’s Day, “She was touching…

Months out from the election, The AM Show’s Duncan Garner didn’t believe the Jacinda-mania could continue, saying, “I’m so confident Labour won’t poll this high on the night, or even high enough to govern alone, that if I’m wrong, I promise to become a vegan for a year.” And the Three star’s since put his money where his mouth is, quitting animal products for 12 months after the party’s landslide 49% result. Cheese addict Duncan, 46, tells Woman’s Day he’s scared of going into “some sort of body shock” but he insists, “Actually, it’s exciting. I’m not a save-the-animals guy, but what drives me is when people scoff at me and say I won't make it – it helps with my motivation.” The presenter adds, “There might be less of…

It was billed as a simple promo for their upcoming video chat with Time magazine – a tasteful portrait with a black and white filter of Britain’s most “woke” royals. But as soon as the touching yet casual image of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan hit the headlines, fans were quick to pick it apart. Some pointed out how similar their pose was to a famous photo of Harry’s great-granduncle the Duke of Windsor and his wife Wallis Simpson. The former king infamously fled Britain when he abdicated to marry his American true love in 1936 – a story that draws parallels to Harry’s own defection from the monarchy. However, it was Meghan’s accessories that drew the most commentary. Many reports suggested the 39-year-old was wearing Princess Diana’s Cartier watch…

‘I was baking, but I had to stop or else we’d end up rolling out of the house’ As Woman’s Day arrives at Paula Bennett’s home on Auckland’s Te Atatu Peninsula, slipping off our footwear as we come in the door, the former Deputy Prime Minister’s distinctive voice calls, “Don’t take off your shoes unless you want to lose them!” Half a second later, the reason for the warning becomes clear as the former MP’s 10-week-old Labrador puppy Charlie arrives to greet us with a leopard-print slipper hanging out of her mouth. “I’ve stopped her biting my ankle, but she’s just discovered digging,” sighs Paula, 51, as she ushers us in. “I found her in my herb garden the other day and I wasn’t happy. I’m not a gardener, but…

As if starring in trashy Love Island Australia and then having a baby with hotheaded Married At First Sight contestant Cyrell Paule wasn’t terrifying enough, hunky Eden Dally has signed up for yet another reality show – and it’s left him “haunted”. Speaking of a SAS: Who Dares Wins challenge that required him to climb over a thin rope suspended high above raging waters, the former Sydney prison guard, 28, tells Woman’s Day, “I do hate a sob story, but I once witnessed a man drowning in the ocean. I tried my best to save him, almost drowning myself, only to see that the young man couldn’t be revived. I hadn’t ever seen a person die in front of me. That moment, over the rope, it brought back those horrible…

Princess Mary has spoken of her pain at being separated from her Aussie sisters and brother due to Australia’s strong pandemic border closure, according to Danish magazine Se & Hor. “It has been three years since the Crown Princess last visited her family in Australia,” says the magazine. “Now she can’t travel because of COVID-19 restrictions and they must stick to telephone conversations.” Mary’s siblings Patricia, Jane and John, along with a bunch of nieces and nephews, are scattered around Australia, while her father John and his wife Susan have moved from Tasmania to his native Scotland. “Mary hasn’t been seen with her father for a long time,” reports the local publication. “At Christmas in 2018 he attended a concert with the family.”…

Psycho 1960 Inspired by infamous serial killer Ed Gein, Psycho set the benchmark for every horror that followed. Sadly, the actress who appeared as Janet Leigh’s body double and provided the voice of Norman Bates’ mother was murdered years later. Myra Davis, 71, was found dead in her LA home in 1988. Her killer, Kenneth Dean Hunt, was convicted in 2001 after he strangled another woman in 1998. The Exorcism Of Emily Rose 2005 During the making of this thriller, the radio in actress Jennifer Carpenter’s hotel room would mysteriously turn on and off. And each time it would come on, it would play the Pearl Jam song Alive. Other cast members reported the same things happened to them too! The frightened cast and crew finally threw all the radios…

HARMONY IS KEY Two of the faster-moving planets, Mercury and Venus, are moving into Libra. Astrology is a bit of a word game at times, so here are the words you need. Mercury (currently retrograde) is the planet of communications. Venus is the planet of love and abundance. Libra is the sign of harmony, negotiation, pleasure and all things beautiful. So put it all together and the skies and energies this week are headed in the right direction. There’s more room for love, abundance and harmony. Whatever challenges you’re facing, go into them with an open heart. Expect to come out with a resolution that finds a balance between what all parties want. This applies to everything! EXPLOSIVE FULL MOON Amid the gentleness of Mercury and Venus moving into peace-seeking…

Kora Organics Gradual Self-Tanning Lotion, $75, feels like a body moisturiser but builds into a light golden tan. It’s also scented with essential oils of lavender. Tan-Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic  Acid Serum, $67, adds colour to your face with a hydrating serum that’s infused with gradual tan. Exfoliate, then apply a generous layer all over your face and neck before bed and wake up a new woman (or man!). Elle Effect Tanning Mousse, $50, gives you the power to control the depth of your tan. Think one layer for a sun-kissed glow or two or three for a bronzed beach goddess. Kimmy K is a fan.…

1 What can you see? Next time you’re at the beach, place one single grain of sand in your hand. Maybe that one grain was part of a huge rock on a mountain somewhere in the Pacific, and over the years it has slowly worn down and travelled through the ocean to rest in your hand. 2 What can you hear? At first, you may notice the more obvious noises around you like people talking, the TV or music playing, but try to find noises in the background – listen for the sounds behind the everyday noise. 3 What can you sense? What does the bone inside your left index finger feel like? Yes, this might sound funny, but really try. You may begin to notice a tingling sensation or…

CHICKEN, BEETROOT & HALOUMI SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 5 MINS 150g green beans, trimmed 450g can baby beetroot, drained, halved 1 cup shredded barbecued chicken 60g baby spinach leaves 180g packet haloumi, sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar crusty bread, to serve 1 Place beans in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High (100%) 1 min. Rinse under cold water and drain well. 2 In a large salad bowl, combine beetroot, beans, shredded chicken and spinach leaves. 3 Heat a large frying pan on high. Brush haloumi on both sides with oil and season. Cook 1-2 mins each side until golden. 4 Top salad with…

Semele is all about love and revenge. What’s the craziest thing you’ve done for love? I have a huge love and appreciation for food. Most recently, I ate a whole chilli pepper for $20. Those who know me know I can handle spice, but not a huge amount of it. I didn’t think – I just did and it worked! They say success is the best revenge. What’s the one achievement you’re most proud of? So far, it has to be getting to the position I’m in today. I’m happy. It’s been a long time coming and I’m extremely proud of the struggles and obstacles I’ve had to overcome. I’m grateful for all the opportunities and the people who gave them to me. I wasn’t sure of a lot of…

MOVIE BABYTEETH In this messy but rewarding coming-of-age story, a terminally ill teen girl falls in love with a young man who breaks into her home. A Venice Film Festival darling, this Aussie comedy-drama was described as a “short, sharp burst of mischievous joy” and stars our Emily Barclay. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK THIS IS NOT HOW IT ENDS by jehan Casinader The Kiwi TV journalist reported on other people’s lives – until he lost control of his own. Severely depressed, over four years he tried everything from mindfulness and massage to Prozac and Pilates to get his mental health back on track. It’s an empowering tale with practical tools. OUT NOW (HarperCollins, $35) DANCE THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Taking inspiration from Disney and Netflix, as well as the original Tchaikovsky…