Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 17, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

It’s with absolute excitement and pride that Woman’s Day brings you the news that Westside co-stars Antonia Prebble and Dan Musgrove are expecting their second child. They’re such incredible talents and the loveliest people to boot. I count Antonia as a close friend and I really value our deep-and-meaningful lunches – here’s hoping she can still squeeze them in when baby number two comes along! You can read Antonia’s self-penned story on page 14. Meanwhile, you may have noticed an unusual blue “It’s a boy!” ad in our last issue. That was for our brand manager Bridget and her fiancé Kane, who slipped us the results of their latest scan and used the pages of Woman’s Day as a gender reveal, with the couple, their family and friends all cracking…

‘Then it dawned on me... Maybe I wasn’t losing it – maybe I had baby brain!’ “What a night! A few months ago, when I was hosting the annual Women in Film and Television Awards in Auckland, I made not one, but two huge mistakes. First, I accidentally read out the wrong biography for a winner who was standing right next to me on stage. That was pretty awkward. But then things got even worse when, shortly afterwards, I read out the winner of an award before the nominations were even announced. It was like that La La Land moment at the Oscars, with me as Faye Dunaway. Fortunately, the audience was really positive and encouraging, but I was so embarrassed. I’ve been MC-ing events for years and I don’t…

While Harry was snapped looking lonely as he played with his dog Pula over the Easter weekend in Santa Barbara, things could not have been more different back at his former Windsor home. Buckingham Palace released pictures of a happy Prince Charles, 72, with his 94-year-old mother as they strolled the gardens of Frogmore House. “It had been a long time coming for Charles and the Queen because of the pandemic,” says a source. “They can’t wait to be surrounded by family again. Time will tell if that will ever include Harry.”…

SHARON STONE “He had a thing for blondes,” an insider says of John, who was reportedly smitten with the actress. MADONNA John and the Material Girl had a dalliance in the late ’80s, much to the dismay of his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. CAROLYN BESSETTE After many high-profile romances, John fell hard for the sophisticated Calvin Klein publicist. The couple wed in an ultra-private ceremony on Georgia’s Cumberland Island in 1996. DARYL HANNAH A source says John was still seeing the striking Splash actress when he started dating Carolyn in 1994.…

Once upon a time, in the not-too distant past, barely a day would go by when world-famous, eccentric actor Tom Cruise wasn’t in the headlines. From his blockbuster movies through to his fascinating love-life, along with being the proud poster boy for controversial religion Scientology, the Top Gun icon was fodder for gossip blogs and talk shows around the globe. But ever since Katie Holmes dramatically divorced him in 2012, severing ties immediately and taking their young daughter Suri, Tom has gone underground. He’s offl oaded homes in LA and more recently Colorado, maintaining a small apartment residence in Clearwater, Florida – the epicentre of his church – and is believed to be living almost full-time in London. A friend paints a gloomy picture of the 58-year-old, saying, “Little by…

Q When will my health improve? Can you tell me why at this age I feel like I have no friends or anyone to talk to? Am I difficult? Confused MITCHELL SAYS Your angels tell me they are sending you extra healing energy to help with your health. Please stop saying you are “diffi cult”. You are a kind and sensitive soul. If you can let your guard down, your friendships will blossom. Q Will I find my soulmate? I also lost a friend last year, is she at peace now? Lonely Aquarian MITCHELL SAYS I feel if you make some small changes to your everyday routine it will put you on the path to meeting your soulmate. Your beautiful friend in Spirit tells me she is happy and at…

“Are you one of those drivers who crawls into the service station on the smell of an oily rag with the empty sign flashing at you? While no one likes hanging out at the pump, it’s never a good idea to let your fuel tank run dry,” advises motoring expert Renee Cosgrove. “Not only is it embarrassing and inconvenient to run out of petrol, it’s also very bad for your car. It puts the engine under stress as it starts to suck in air and sediment along with the last dregs of fuel. This can prevent your car from starting again. So try to fill up before you get to the red zone.”…

APPLE & WALNUT FRANGIPANE TART SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 50g butter, softened • ¼ cup brown sugar • 1 egg • ½ cup ground walnuts • 1½ tbsp plain flour • 1 tbsp butterscotch schnapps • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed • 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced on mandolin • 2 tbsp demerara sugar • icing sugar, ice-cream, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Add egg and beat until combined. Stir in walnuts, flour, schnapps and cinnamon. 3 Place pastry on prepared tray and prick with a fork. Lightly score a border…

What a match! When it comes to mother-daughter outfits, Serena Williams and three-year-old Olympia have it aced. “Together we’re unstoppable,” the athlete writes. Jen makes a run for it! Jennifer Garner takes her kids Violet, 15, Seraphina, 11, and Samuel, eight, for a sprint on the sand at Marina del Rey in California. Proud Guy Guy Sebastian was on hand to support wife Jules at the celeb-studded launch of her first book, Tea & Honesty, in Sydney, which she dubbed “the day of dreams”. Blooming gorgeous All Blacks legend Beauden Barrett and his six-month-old daughter Billie Rose admire the cherry blossoms in their new hometown of Tokyo. Big brood birthday! Hilaria Baldwin wished hubby Alec a happy 63rd birthday with a fun family brunch. MAFS brides become besties Melissa Rawson…

Along-simmering secret feud between the Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has exploded into the public arena, with Anne’s camp now having to deny that she was the infamous ‘‘royal racist’’ that Harry and Meghan referred to in their controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey. The US-based Sussexes made the serious allegation that a senior royal – who they refused to name and shame because it would be “very damaging” to the person – had “concerns” over the colour of their son Archie’s skin before he was born. Now, after insider Lady Colin Campbell, 71, revealed Harry and Meghan’s secret feud with Anne on her podcast last week, royal watchers have been quick to draw the conclusion that Anne must be the one who made the racist comments.…

For years the Hemsworth brothers have shared a good-natured rivalry, whether it was over who scored the hottest movie roles or who surfed better waves. Even when both Chris and Liam – the younger two of the acting trio – both tried out for Marvel’s Thor, then 18-year-old Liam didn’t hold it against Chris for getting the part. But Woman’s Day has learned that 13 years later, Chris’ world-famous role is finally coming between them. Due to the pandemic, filming for the latest Thor instalment has moved from Hollywood to Australia, and the border has seen an influx of international A-list names, including Natalie Portman, Jeff Goldblum and Taika Waititi – and Chris has found himself at the centre of a star-studded social scene. The tight-knit cast were recently spotted…

While Married At First Sight Australia is meant to be all about finding a perfect match for its contestants, some of the brides and grooms have hit the headlines for reasons other than love... CHRIS JENSEN The intruder won himself a legion of fans when he quit the experiment after just two weeks when his “wife” Jaimie Gardner asked to fake their relationship for the cameras. However, what fans may be shocked to learn is that prior to his appearance on the show, Chris was arrested following a serious drugs sting in 2018. According to an Aussie newspaper, the miner, 32, faces one count of traffi cking dangerous drugs but had been granted Supreme Court Bail in October last year, which allowed him to appear on the reality show. He’s…

They were the success story of the second season of Married At First Sight NZ, so fans were shocked when Yuki Sato revealed in a YouTube video almost two years ago that her reality TV hubby Dan McLaughlan had called it quits, leaving her heartbroken and blindsided. The Japanese beauty had moved her entire life from Christchurch to Wellington to be with the man she met on the hit Three show. But thanks to time, family and a new business, Yuki has found happiness again – and she’s also dating! “After the break-up, I went home to Japan for two weeks, which was the longest holiday I’d had in 14 years,” the former hairstylist, 34, tells Woman’s Day. “It was nice being around my parents and good friends. I needed…

After taking home $650,000 alongside her father Harry at The Block Australia’s auction last year, Natasha Pavlou has added another momentous milestone to her life – she’s engaged! In an exclusive interview with Woman’s Day, Tash, 32, details the moment Brad, her boyfriend of four years, conventionally proposed in a not-so conventional place – and how a house of their own and kids are not far away. “He proposed at our local dog park,” Tash laughs. WALK IN THE PARK “He asked me if I wanted to take the dogs for a walk, so we took them to the park around the corner from our home in Richmond, and Brad all of a sudden told me he wanted to film our dog. So he got out his phone and filmed…

Beautiful tennis star Jelena Dokic hit back at trolls who targeted her over her weight after she appeared on live TV to commentate on the recent Australian Open, declaring enough is enough following a barrage of insults. Jelena, 37, publicly pleaded for people to stop attacking her over her appearance, revealing that while she had put on weight during Melbourne’s six-month lockdown, she also suffered depression and anxiety. DIFFERENT STANDARDS “Leave me and my physical appearance alone,” she demanded. “I really don’t know why people and the media have the need to comment on someone’s physical appearance, especially when it comes to women. You would never talk like that about a man – it’s always about women and their appearance. “While I am nowhere near my heaviest, I am also…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 As Venus spins into your chart’s money sector, your penchant for luxury will grow, with gourmet foods, cosmetics and clothes – just sleep on big decisions, particularly around Thursday. Socially, the whirl of activity isn’t letting up, but hey, it should keep life interesting! TIME TO TRY Splash out on a new pair of walking shoes or look around for a bike. EMMA THOMPSON The confident Aries takes on all her roles with energy and enthusiasm. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Stylish stars are lighting up your chart! If the shopping bug bites, add some quality pieces to your wardrobe or jazz up your home with homewares or art. As Venus settles into in your sign, your taste should be on the money.…

CREAMY FETTUCINE WITH MEATBALLS SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 500g Italian-style pork sausages • 375g fettuccine • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, sliced • 200g button mushrooms, sliced • 300ml tub thickened cream • chives, shaved parmesan, to serve 1 Squeeze out sausage mince and discard casings. Roll level tablespoons of meat into balls. Place on a plate. 2 In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain, return to pan and cover to keep warm. 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan on medium. Cook meatballs in two batches, turning, 4-5 mins. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. 4 In same pan, saute onion 2-3 mins until tender. Add mushroom and cook, stirring, 4-5 mins until tender. 5…

Popstars MONDAY, 7.30PM, TVNZ 2 The original reality singing show is back and better than before, with Kimbra, Nathan King and Vince Harder on the hunt for the country’s next superstar. Soloists, duos and groups will compete for a golden ticket to work with the industry experts. Who will walk away with $100,000 and the title of New Zealand’s new Popstar? Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! WEDNESDAY, NETFLIX Jamie Foxx stars in this fun family sitcom inspired by his own life with daughter Corinne. It’s a steep learning curve for Brian when the longtime bachelor suddenly becomes the full-time caregiver of teenage Sasha. He enlists his father and sister to lend a hand, but it’s Sasha who’s going to need help dealing with her lovingly chaotic dad. FBI: Most Wanted WEDNESDAY,…

EVENT THE ALICE: AN IMMERSIVE COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE Climb down the rabbit hole at a secret Auckland location and immerse yourself in a Lewis Carroll-inspired wonderland. Under the watchful eye of the Mad Hatter, you’ll devour cake, create your own kooky concoctions, play croquet with flamingos and solve riddles that will unlock the ingredients to a special teapot cocktail. Visit explorehidden.com for more info. ON NOW BOOK A RICHER YOU: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY by Mary Holm One of New Zealand’s most trusted money experts has compiled all her best advice into one handy tome. With everything from saving tips, spending habits and the pesky prices of property, Mary is here to help make your financial journey smoother and more rewarding. OUT NOW (Harper Collins, $36.99) ALBUM CALIFORNIAN…

RITA & TOM FRESH FEARS FOR THEIR SON Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are once again reeling at their troubled son Chet’s behaviour. A shocking video of a bloodied Chet allegedly involved in a violent altercation with his ex-girlfriend Kiana Parker hit the internet on March 31. “Bitch just attacked me with a knife,” the 30-year-old rapper claims in the footage, filmed on January 8 at his Texas home. “No, I didn’t,” Kiana is shown shouting back. “You pushed me!” It’s just the latest in a string of upsetting behaviour apparently leaving his A-list parents at a loss. “Chet’s got his demons and lives on the edge,” says an insider. “Tom wants to be supportive, but he also wants to see some change come out of this for Chet.” This…

Just weeks after it was revealed that Princes William and Harry had finally spoken – though it was, according to journalist Gayle King, an “unproductive conversation” – progress has been made between the feuding Wales brothers. It’s believed they last week conferred ahead of “jointly signing off” the final design for a statue in honour of their late mum Princess Diana, which will be unveiled at Kensington Palace on July 1 – which would have been her 60th birthday. “Prince William is trying his best to get on good terms with Harry before the ceremony, if only for their mum,” says a source. “Diana would be devastated if she knew that her boys had fallen out.”…

After going on a long career hiatus to have children India, eight, and twins Tristan and Sasha, seven, Elsa Pataky has returned to work with gusto, with two Sydney-based film projects on the go. But friends are speculating that the 44-year-old might need to put her feet up again soon, after new pictures surfaced of her tenderly cradling what looks like the beginnings of a baby bump. “If she’s pregnant, I doubt it was planned,” says a source. “But Elsa and Chris love being parents and I’m sure one more would be a welcome addition!”…

While he’s reached a certain level of infamy thanks to his antics on MAFS, it seems Bryce Ruthven has always wanted fame – and he’s willing to go to great lengths to get it! In a text message that Bryce, 31, sent to a friend five years prior to his MAFS appearance, he addresses alleged sex tapes doing the rounds among his friends, saying they should be leaked so he can land his own reality show. “[If] these ‘apparent videos’ exist, she should release them because it could propel me into a reality TV series like the Kardashians,” he wrote. As they say, be careful what you wish for, Bryce!…

It’s been a long and crazy ride for Sharon Stone and now, after a stellar decades-long career followed by a seven-year fight for her life after a stroke, she shares much of the gritty details in a tell-all book. The stunning actress shot to superstardom in the early ’90s, thanks to memorable turns in Basic Instinct and Casino, went through a bitter custody battle with ex-husband Phil Bronstein over their son Roan, now 20, and in 2001, suffered a stroke and brain haemorrhage that left her with a one-per cent chance of survival and memory loss. ‘She’d whisper in his ear or brush his face with her fingers’ “I don’t think my life is exceptional,” she recently insisted. “Except that I ended up a movie star.” But readers of the…

A furry happy reunion AMANDA SAYS A dog called Mandy comes through and shows me she has recently passed. Mandy tells me she was fine one minute but then the next minute she went downhill very quickly. She shows me she was almost 14 years old when she passed and she was having stomach problems at the time. Three other dogs that have passed over come through with Mandy. They were all given the same name – Mandy. They come through for a chat and I can instantly tell they’re all very different in personality. The most recent Mandy who has passed shows me she used to live with a dog called Rosie Mandy. Rosie Mandy comes through and shows me she is still very young, and is only about…

It’s the distance you can travel on an amount of fuel and it’s expressed in litres per 100km. Car size and power come into play, but obviously the lower the figure, the better. The Citroën Cactus, for example, returns an impressive 3.6L/100km. In some hybrid cars, the figure is even lower – Toyota’s Prius Hybrid is 3.4L/100km. By contrast, the latest Lamborghini Aventador Convertible consumes a thirsty 16.9L/100km. Although we’re guessing if you’re driving a Lambo, you’re not too worried about the price of fuel!…

Adam’s apple fritters MAKES 15. Mix 1½ cups plain flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ¼ cup brown sugar and ¼ tsp salt together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs, ½ cup apple cider and 50g melted butter. Stir the wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then stir through 3 grated Granny Smith apples. Rest batter in the fridge for 30 mins. Place 1 vanilla bean and ½ cup caster sugar in a high-speed blender and blend to a powder. In a large saucepan or deep fryer, heat 2 litres canola oil to 175°C. Using a tablespoon, drop in scoops of mixture and fry for 3 mins or until golden brown. Drain, then sprinkle liberally with vanilla sugar. Speedy SAUSAGE ROLLS 1 Saute 1 diced onion and 1…