Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2046 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

A baby, a couple of weddings and a beauty queen – what more could you ask for in an issue of Woman’s Day?! This week, we catch up with All Black legend Frank Bunce, who introduces us to his gorgeous wife Jessica and their lil’ cutie Tillie, who’s made the rugby great a new dad at 58! It’s been so refreshing watching the tough guy open up on Three’s Match Fit and he gets even more personal in our exclusive interview (page 18). I also chatted to Shortland Street sweethearts Becky McEwan and Jay Kiriona about their real-life marriage, and was shocked to discover the very likeable lovebirds almost didn’t make it down the aisle (p24)! Plus, Miss New Zealand 2020 winner Sydney Batters bravely reveals her struggles with self-harm…

Uma Thurman has been spotted wearing a ring on her wedding finger as sources confirm she’s found love in the Hamptons with a sexy architect – and it’s all thanks to her dog! The 50-year-old Kill Bill star has been secretly dating divorced father-of-two Peter Sabbeth, also 50, a painter-turned-architect who co-owns a posh design firm in the Hamptons, and friends say “she’s crazy in love”. The dog-loving couple met by chance on a beach in Sag Harbor in May when he asked her to watch his dog while he swam. “Peter had no idea who Uma was,” says a source. “Uma said OK, watched his dog while he swam, and now, a few months later, they are head over heels and looking to buy a home together.” A long-time…

Downton Abbey star Lily James has found herself in hot water again after she was outed as one of the reasons for the end of Rebecca co-star Armie Hammer’s marriage. Armie’s wife Elizabeth Chambers, 38, reportedly found passionate texts and letters from a mystery woman who signed herself “Adeline”, in June last year. Movie insiders say Lily, 31, was referred to as Adeline on Rebecca’s call sheets and on her trailer, and that she was very close to Armie on set. This comes just weeks after Lily was spotted in a clinch in Rome with another married co-star, Dominic West, 51, who skulked back home declaring all was well with his wife and family. “Lily’s terrified she’s going to be painted the next homewrecker like Angelina Jolie when Brad [Pitt]…

He may be the Queen’s great-nephew – grandson of her beloved late sister Princess Margaret – but Arthur Chatto is determined to carve out his own niche in life. The 21-year-old, who is studying geography at the University of Edinburgh, is working as a personal trainer at the Scottish city’s BoundFitness gym. In a company profile, the 26th in line to the throne – who is son of Lady Sarah Chatto – writes, “I’ve found physical training to be an essential cornerstone in improving my own mental health and I want to share this with others.”…

From the pictures posted on social media, you’d think Reese Witherspoon absolutely nailed a memorable 17th birthday for her beloved middle child, Deacon Phillippe. The busy mum-of-three even invited her ex, Deacon’s dad Ryan Phillippe, along for the occasion, with the trio playing happy blended families among their son’s mates. But behind the scenes, there’s tension brewing between the former couple’s daughter Ava, 21, and her actor dad, amid ongoing rumours she can’t bear to be in the same room as him. According to several insiders, Reese’s mini-me has all but “cut off” her 46-year-old dad, as countless reports claim he has a penchant for hitting on women far too  close to Ava’s age range for her comfort. Insiders say she began to distance herself from Ryan after hearing rumours…

For a hot minute, it looked like the Friends cast was one big happy family again, with an announced TV reunion and group snaps posted on Instagram. But after the pandemic put the brakes on the cast reuniting for a HBO special honouring the iconic sitcom, their comeback plans are up in the air – and troubled Matthew Perry is taking it the hardest. Struggling with a long-time pill addiction and with less cash coming in than his A-list mates, reports in the US suggest the 51-year-old, who played Chandler Bing on the show, has been working on an explosive tell-all as a back-up plan. And Woman’s Day is told his co-stars are dreading he’ll reveal their darkest secrets. “Jennifer Aniston is the one who’s most nervous as she has…

Having lost his wife almost four months ago, his teenage son in 2009 in shocking circumstances and his first love Diana Hyland many years ago, John Travolta is no stranger to tragedy. And sadly for the iconic actor, it has struck again. Recently, it was revealed that in September, his nephew Sam Travolta Jr died at just 52. Sam, who in 2015 revealed his A-list uncle sent him $2500 a month to help with his rent, is believed to have been close with the 66-year-old, despite severing ties with his Scientology religion in the 2000s. “I’m a struggling screenwriter living in a tiny one-bedroom apartment, so John’s money helps,” he said at the time. Sam, the son of John’s older brother Sam Sr, died in Wisconsin on September 23, and…

They’re the words you never want to hear – “Your child has cancer.” But for mum Lesley Collard, it’s the reality she’s had to live with twice over when her twins Sean and Ryan were diagnosed with testicular cancer just 20 days apart. “I was heartbroken, I really did not know how I would cope,” Lesley tells Woman’s Day. “I was just in disbelief... I had always said throughout my life that I was so lucky to have two fit and healthy boys and never worried about them.” Used to aches and pains from years of sport, Ryan, then 23, says he wasn’t alarmed when his back pain became severe, chalking it up to long days on his feet as a primary school teacher. But in September 2017, when he…

DOUBLE MERCURY DRAMAS This week starts and ends with some rather unpleasant business. In a nutshell, Mercury, the planet of communications, is going to clash with Saturn, the planet that’s like the meanest headmaster you can ever think of. When these two planets clash, there are lectures, upsets, dramas and things which do your head in. In fact, Mercury is going to clash twice with Saturn this week. This is highly unusual, and is due to the fact Mercury is ending its retrograde this week. What you need to know is that if you find yourself lecturing someone or being lectured, take a breath. On some level, there’s a lesson you have to learn – even if that means learning not to speak to a certain someone. If someone is…

“The most commonly self-diagnosed intolerance is lactose intolerance,” says Nicole Dynan, gut health specialist and dietitian. “People think they need to cut all dairy out of their diet, when in fact sometimes all they need to do is swap to lactose-free milk.” She explains that the lactase enzyme, which breaks down the natural sugars in milk, can reduce in our bodies. People deficient in lactase may have trouble digesting milk and dairy products, causing intolerance. “Issues with dairy may lead someone to cut it and all of its valuable nutrients out of their diet,” Nicole explains. “However, assessments and advice from a GP or accredited practicing dietitian may determine that a trial of lactose-free dairy milk may be all that is needed. Supermarkets now have plenty of lactose-free products.”…

GLUTEN-FREE PESTO, POTATO & GREEN BEAN PASTA SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS 1 bunch basil, leaves picked 1/3 cup olive oil ¼ cup grated parmesan ¼ cup toasted pine nuts 2 garlic cloves 3 red-skinned potatoes (desiree, red rascal), cut into ½cm-thick slices 250g gluten-free spaghetti 150g green beans, trimmed, halved, blanched 1 red capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced 1/3 cup micro sorrel leaves, picked (optional) 1 Combine basil, oil, parmesan, nuts and garlic in blender, processing until smooth. 2 In a saucepan of boiling salted water, Cook potatoes 8-10 mins until tender. Cool. 3 Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet directions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. 4 In a large bowl, toss pasta with…

CUT OUT & KEEP! 3 cost-saving recipes to collect every week TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & BASIL TART SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 10 MINS 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 150g mozzarella cheese, sliced 100g shaved prosciutto 400g punnet tomato medley mix, halved ¼ cup small basil leaves 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Score a 2cm wide border around edge of pastry sheet. Top middle of pastry with cheese, prosciutto and tomatoes. 3 Bake 10 mins until golden and crisp. Serve tart sprinkled with basil leaves. TIPS This tart is perfect for a picnic, as it’s also delicious served cold. And while you’ve got the oven on, bake a packet of White Wings Choc Chunk Brownies to take along for an easy…

MOVIE I AM WOMAN She wrote and sang the tune that became the anthem for the women’s rights movement of the ’70s, but the tale of late Aussie Grammy winner Helen Reddy is not so well known. This biopic is the story of fearless ambition and passion, with plenty of heartbreak thrown in too. OUT THURSDAY BOOK BIRDS OF NEW ZEALAND by Melissa Boardman The Wellington illustrator’s latest work covers more than 90 different native species, each page coming alive with beautiful drawings, plus words that help us get to know Aotearoa’s avian gems. It’s the perfect gift idea for wildlife lovers. OUT WEDNESDAY (Harper Collins, $29.99) ALBUM DISCO by Kylie Minogue After a successful foray into country music, the singing budgie returns to more familiar territory with a dance-pop…

Going to the chapel! The Voice US coaches Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton announced their engagement with this blissful snap! Two of a kind Proud mum Jennifer Lopez was all smiles, appearing in a Coach ad with her 12-year-old daughter Emme. Changing seasons Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, enjoyed the autumnal scenes at the UK’s National Arboretum botanical garden near Highgrove House. A walk in the park! Actress Anne Hathaway ensured she took in the sunshine and stopped to smell the roses on a walk through a flower garden. Think pink! Melanie Griffith looked fit and healthy posing in pink underwear for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Doggone cute “We finally have a pet!” Coast radio star Toni Street cuddles up to the latest addition to her family. Supermodel mummy Irina…

For the royals, Princess Diana’s Panorama interview about her marriage that she recorded in secret in 1995 is the damaging headline that will never go away, especially now, given it’s being dredged up all over the world for its 25th anniversary. And it’s certainly piqued the interest of a younger audience, including Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Sources say it’s the fact that Diana admitted she was very much in love with dashing cavalry officer James Hewitt that has 39-year-old Meghan pushing Harry, 36, to get a DNA test once and for all. QUASH THE RUMOURS For Harry’s entire life, his family has been forced to deny rumours that his biological dad is James – who is now 62 and lives with his aged mum in a tiny…

Much has been made about George and Amal Clooney being invited to Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding – but it seems they weren’t exactly close, despite their prime seating within St George’s Chapel. It was revealed last week when George, 59, and 42-year-old Amal’s pew-mate at the wedding, Prince Harry’s godmother and Princess Diana’s former flatmate Carolyn Bartholomew, asked the age-old question, “How do you know the bride and groom?” Their response was, “We don’t.” This anecdote flies in the face of Meghan and Harry’s unofficial biography Finding Freedom, in which author Omid Scobie wrote that the newlyweds were so close with the Clooneys they spent a long weekend with the pair at their lush Lake Como estate. Amal is also believed to have helped organise Meghan’s Manhattan baby shower,…

Reese’s crumbling marriage is facing a new crisis after husband Jim’s new venture – streaming service Quibi – failed after just six months. “Jim’s licking his wounds big time. He put all his eggs in the Quibi basket – he quit his lucrative job at Creative Artists Agency to move into streaming,” says a source. “He was so focused on that, his marriage took second place. It was all for nothing though, which is a very bitter pill for both Reese and Jim to swallow. “Now he’s run off to their Malibu home, and she’s looking at their bank statements wondering how they’re going to keep up their glamorous life with her projects looking very quiet and his non-existent. It feels like the hits just keep coming.”…

Narcos TOM HANKS & RITA WILSON  Cast Away star Tom and actress wife Rita, both 64, were apparently bingeing on their favourite show while on coronavirus lockdown in Australia. “We are both huge Narcos fans,” says Rita of the gritty Netflix series. “It has great performances, good writing and great direction. We love it.” Killing Eve KEIRA KNIGHTLEY  British beauty Keira, 35, is a sucker for hit spy-thriller Killing Eve. “Sandra Oh is absolutely amazing, but that psycho killer [Jodie Comer’s Villanelle] is the only part that I’ve ever been really, really jealous that I didn’t play. She’s such an amazing psycho. I’d really have liked to put my teeth into that.” Breaking Bad ORLANDO BLOOM  “One of my favourite shows is Breaking Bad,” says Orlando, 43, who has new…

MITCHELL SAYS Your lovely mum tells me she lost a lot of weight before she crossed over. She tells me you felt pressured to catch a flight back from England to Australia and were not able to be with her when she passed. Your mum does not want you to carry a burden of guilt. She says it really was meant to be that way – she was only holding on to this side of life for you. It would have been a lot harder for her to let go with you by her side. Your mum is calling out to “Doris” and says this is her mother, who is also with her. I also have your dad coming through. Both of your parents want you to know they are…

Parenting can be stressful at the best of times – and even more so after separation. Family Dispute Resolution mediator, counsellor and Parenting Through Separation facilitator Karen Allsop shares her top strategies for smoothing the path. 1 “Our parenting agreement is so general, it actually causes more arguments” A parenting agreement that is vague and open to interpretation spells trouble. For example: “Sally will spend Mother’s Day with her mother and Father’s Day with her father.” As Mother’s Day approaches, Dad decides he wants to drop Sally off at midday after spending time with his own mother, but Mum has arranged a champagne breakfast with her side of the family. Discussion and negotiation is then required, opening the door for conflict. Tip Make your written parenting agreement crystal clear…

Skincare isn’t just about the face. In fact, we reckon it should be approached from the ground up – yep, we’re talking about your legs! That intensive regimen you’re implementing up top should absolutely extend to the rest of your body to keep it soft and supple. Here, we’ve curated the best (and easiest) ways to keep your pins on point, including the best exfoliators, speciality oils and of course hair removal. It’s time to up your self-care game! Remove Hair removal allows you to create a great canvas for what comes next and it needn’t be an expensive or painful chore involving monthly appointments that can’t be missed. The sensitive skin formula of Nair Leg Mask, $15, is a great alternative to shaving or waxing, especially if your body…

HALOUMI, ZA’ATAR, BROCCOLINI & SOURDOUGH SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 10 MINS 60ml extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 2 bunches broccolini, trimmed, sliced in half lengthways 200g packet soft haloumi, sliced into rectangles 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed 220g hummus 1 loaf sourdough, sliced 1½ tbsp za’atar 1 Heat a barbecue or grill plate on medium. Combine oil and lemon juice in a large bowl, season. Split mixture into two. Add broccolini and haloumi to one bowl and gently toss to coat. Use a pastry brush to brush both sides of sourdough slices with oil and juice mixture, then add chickpeas to remaining mixture. Season and toss to combine. 2 Grill broccolini and haloumi for 2 mins each side. Grill sourdough for 1 min each side. 3 When…

Scotch eggs Chef Colin Fassnidge shares his version of this classic pub snack SERVES 6 Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and add 6 eggs. Cook for 6 mins, then drain and allow to cool slightly. Very carefully peel the eggs (they will be delicate as they are soft-boiled) and set aside. Whisk 3 eggs and a splash of full cream milk in a small bowl and set aside. Combine 500g pork mince, 50g minced pork back fat, 20g finely chopped or grated ginger, 2 finely chopped or grated garlic cloves, 1 tsp sesame oil and 1½ tbsp soy sauce in a large bowl, then divide the mixture into six portions. Again working very carefully, mould the mince mixture around each egg until completely coated in an even…

What was it like having Julia play your mum? I’ve been a big fan of hers since I was a little girl. We had Sabrina on VHS, which I watched over and over again! My parents are real film buffs and love Legends Of The Fall as well, so it was really exciting. At first, I found her level of skill intimidating, but she was so warm and generous, and often asked what I needed from her. I learnt so much and feel so lucky to work with an actor I’ve admired for such a long time. Your character Ellie is haunted by a ghost. What’s your spookiest experience in real life? I have a vivid imagination, so when I watch a really scary movie, it takes ages for me…

After more than seven months of not seeing her kids, Rachel Hunter has been reunited with her daughter Renee Stewart in California! The stunning pair shared a video of each other on the beach, as well as snaps of them hiking LA’s Runyon Canyon, with dancer and yoga teacher Renee, 28, also posting a cheeky shot of the Kiwi supermodel’s dog Baby wearing a blonde wig. After undergoing a silent retreat in India, Rachel, 51, was stuck in the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore for three months when the country shut its borders due to COVID, while Renee and her brother Liam, 26, spent lockdown in London with their rock-star father Rod. “It was really hard at the beginning, but I was very fortunate that the kids were able to…

Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky’s Byron Bay mega-mansion is big enough to have its own postcode, but it hasn’t stopped the Thor star from eyeing up more property! According to reports, the father-of-three, 37, has been looking into a swanky Bondi penthouse worth an eye-watering $20 million – and Elsa, 44, isn’t happy. “She prefers him in Byron, out of harm’s way, as he has a penchant for partying as soon as he’s surrounded by city friends and industry types,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “I heard she read him the riot act when he was busted looking clearly hungover after a big night on his way back home from New York last year. “She’s happiest when he’s at home, living the simple life with their kids, so…

She’s become the envy of just about every Aussie girl after she managed to snag Hollywood superstar Zac Efron during his stay in Byron Bay, but former waitress Vanessa Valladares had already crossed paths with another A-list hunk! According to reports, before courting the Baywatch star, 33, local girl Vanessa became close to The Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth, 30. He reportedly spent time with the model, 25, following his split with wife Miley Cyrus last year. “The whole situation is a little weird for Liam,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “Whether he’d like to admit it or not, he enjoyed the kudos of being one of Byron’s hottest Hollywood types, and the only pseudo competition was his own brothers!” The insider adds that while there’s no tension between the…

Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry have teased all manner of books, TV shows and interviews, but last week it was feared it would be the Cambridges who got in first with a tell-all about the two couples’ falling out. New pics surfaced of Kate suited and booted with a TV crew in London, and sources say Meghan’s heart sank. “So much has been said about why the Sussexes and Cambridges fell out, and Meghan was relying on the fact that Kate would never do something as crass as a tell-all,” says a source. “But after seeing the pics, Meghan worried she might be about to do one after all.” However, our insiders close to Kate insist “there’s no way she would even think to do anything to rock the palace…

The invitation to take part in reality TV show Match Fit was serendipity for Frank Bunce. The former All Black was lacking motivation and it was causing more than just health problems – it was also affecting his new marriage. At 58, the father of six and grandfather of six was slowing down, preferring a quiet life on the couch over getting out with his new wife Jessica Worchel and their baby daughter Tillie. And that was starting to concern the energetic American, who had given up everything to be with him. “We were at a crossroads,” says Jess, who, at 39, is 19 years younger. “There was a bit of an ultimatum. I said, ‘Look, dude, you’ve got a little kid. You have a young wife. You chose this.…

‘I wanted to make sure I could be with one person for the rest of my life’ When Shortland Street’s real-life lovebirds Becky McEwan and Jay Kiriona tied the knot in lush forest on the shores of Taranaki’s breath-taking Lake Mangamahoe, the earth literally shook. The New Plymouth-born actress recalls, “It was a beautiful, sunny morning, but as soon as I stepped out of the car in my dress, rain started pouring down and we had to hide under the trees with our umbrellas. Eventually, it stopped and I was able to walk down the aisle, but as we were exchanging our vows, we had rolling thunder and the ground was trembling. It felt electric.” Her husband, who hails from Whanganui, adds, “At first, I thought it was the worst…

‘I’m proud of what they represent and how far I’ve come’ When Sydney Batters walked out onto the stage under the gleaming lights of the Miss Far North pageant three years ago, she bravely took in the sight of a crowd full of faces. Then her mind raced to the fresh, self-inflicted scars lining her honey-coloured skin, wondering if people could see them. That evening, Sydney took out second place at her debut beauty pageant and scored the People’s Choice Award. This year, the Auckland-based nursing student, 19, won the coveted title of Miss New Zealand 2020 – still bearing the scars she now refers to as her “story”. “I used to look at my scars and think it meant I was weak, but now I’m proud of what they…

There’s no beeping of car horns or traffi c jams for Talia Ellis on her commute to work. A skilled pilot, Talia flies her husband Courtney and five children from their farm in Berrigan, NSW to the pub they own in Birdsville, in far western Queensland. “It’s like a road trip in the air,” laughs Talia of the four-and-a-half hour trip. “The kids are set up with snacks and entertainment, and Courtney wrangles them,” she says of Alexandra, 17, Sophie, 15, Harry, 12, Sierra, three, and one-year-old Jonty. “The little ones have been brought up in the plane with me since they were five or six weeks old, and the older kids are always fighting over the front seat next to me. “They beg me to go up. They’re keen…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Lucky you’re a Scorpio and able to embrace the light and the dark. The skies are a bit rough this week. If you’re suffering from tension headaches, take time out, get a massage or have a nice warm bath to relax. If you find yourself getting into arguments with people, take a deep breath and be the bigger person. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Your ability to look on the bright side is your key to success. Tricky issues are coming up this week. They’re likely to do with a friend, with your self-esteem, or both. If you struggle with feeling good about who you are, don’t act out this week. Hurt people can hurt others. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 I…

It’s no secret that Kiwis love their decks. And for good reason – it doesn’t just provide outdoor living space for the summer season, but it also adds considerable value to a home. Whether it’s a full-on entertainer’s paradise or a sweet little spot to enjoy a morning coffee, we’ve pulled together all you need to know to make your dream deck come to life. 1 Pre-deck checks  Before heading to the hardware store to get your supplies, you’ll need to look into building consents and permits. Generally, any deck over 1.5m will need a permit and you’ll need to be in touch with your local council. This process can take time and money, which is why creating a budget at the start of your deck build is an essential…

MY MUSIC OBSESSION  I’m loving Anna Coddington’s single Beams, featuring Louis Baker, and also my cousin Jed Parsons’ new song Sad Together is another gorgeous one from his forthcoming album. MY ALL-TIME FAVE FILM Best In Show ends up on my watch list at least twice a year. I love a good mockumentary. MY READING RECOMMENDATION  Becky Manawatu’s debut novel Aue¯ is brilliant – I’ve just finished reading it and I want to go back and read it again immediately. You don’t have to take my word for it, though – it won NZ’s biggest prize for fiction this year!…