Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 26, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

I have to confess, I haven’t quite got round to watching the hot new crime drama Mare Of Easttown, which has Kate Winslet musing on page 26 that the fan hysteria is “like Titanic again”. But I love how the 45-year-old Oscar winner refused to have “a bulgy bit of belly” edited from a sex scene and insisted the promo posters include all her wrinkles. In an age of filters, digital manipulation and selective social media, Kate’s attitude is refreshing – no wonder she’s finding new fans! I’ll get on to the show as soon as I’ve finished with the finales of The Masked Singer NZ and RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under (get the goss from both series on page 14), and once I’ve caught up with The Block NZ…

It’s her seventh season on The Block NZ, but co-host Shelley Ferguson says this series of the Three reality reno show is particularly close to her heart. “I love the location,” the Auckland interior designer tells Woman’s Day. “The first house I ever bought and renovated was in Point Chevalier, just down the road, so I have a real soft spot for the seaside suburb.” Shelley, 41, adds, “And while I’ve loved seeing how teams renovated townhouses and apartments, it’s great to be working with family homes again – you can achieve much more wow factor. I’m also excited about the camaraderie between the teams. While there’s heaps of drama, they’re supporting each other in the tough times.” Though The Block may be thrilling, it pales to the exhilaration of…

He only announced his split from fiancée Molly Hurwitz earlier this month, but Matthew Perry has prompted whispers that he already has a new love! The 51-year-old Friends star has been linked to his stunning assistant Briana Brancato after sharing a snap on Instagram of himself looking cosy with the beautiful brunette. “He definitely has a type. Those two could be sisters,” one fan commented on the likeness between Briana and Matthew’s ex, Molly, 29, who he had been with since 2018. And Briana, who’s worked for Matthew since 2015, certainly seems smitten with her superstar boss, posting a snap of herself wearing a hoodie emblazoned with his face on it in October 2020 while “celebrating” her “five-year work anniversary” with the actor.…

She didn’t quite win the competition, but Stephanie Tauevihi’s showbiz comeback was perhaps the biggest surprise of The Masked Singer NZ, with the former Shortland Street star and Strawpeople singer showing off her impressive pipes as Pavlova. Describing the Three gig as a “career highlight”, Steph, 47, tells us, “Strutting around on stage as The Pav and having the audience fall in love with her was a buzz.” Last time she spoke to Woman’s Day, the ex-Jenny Craig ambassador had piled back on the 35kg she’d lost “and then some”, but now she’s looking healthier and happier than ever. “I have more energy these days because I’m eating better,” she says. “I’ve cut out all sugars, carbohydrates and processed foods, and I only eat when I’m hungry. “I feel amazing…

As expected, Harry and Meghan, 39, honoured his late mother, the Princess of Wales, by giving their girl the middle name Diana. But insiders say her first name is also a nod to the late royal. “Lilies were one of Diana’s favourite flowers,” says an insider. “Meghan has always been into symbolism and likes to include Diana in their day-to-day lives. She had lily-of-the-valley in her bridal bouquet just like Diana did, and keeps a vase full of them in their kitchen when they’re in season.”…

The Sussex baby might not have a title – unless her grandfather Prince Charles gives her one when he becomes king – but baby Lili already wields plenty of power. She’s eighth in line to the British throne, and now outranks Prince Andrew and his daughters Eugenie and Beatrice, as well as Prince Edward, who have all been bumped down the line.…

Despite having a British dad, being born on US soil automatically makes little Lili an American citizen – unlike her big brother, who is British thanks to his London arrival into the world. Sources say Harry and Meghan are keen to make sure both their children have the same rights. “Archie is a dual citizen – Meghan applied for his US passport by birth not long after they moved to the States,” says an insider. “Now they’ll be looking to make Lili a dual citizen by getting her UK passport by descent. “It’s a tremendously useful combination to have, as when the world returns to normal post pandemic, they are two of the most widely accepted nationalities at borders,” our source explains.…

As far as doting dads go, Prince Albert of Monaco – father of two children with his wife Charlene, plus two or perhaps even three love children – is hardly in the hall of fame. But in recent months, sources say he’s “stepped up” to look after his six-year-old twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, allowing his wife Princess Charlene to “go AWOL” as she weighs up whether she will stay in her marriage to the royal. The Zimbabwe-born former swimmer has shocked courtiers in recent months with a series of erratic moves. Earlier this year, Charlene, 43, revealed a cropped and shaved “punk rock” style hairdo, and has since cut it even shorter, in what many insiders believe is a direct rebellion against her husband’s alleged indiscretions. “It is…

They’re three of the fiercest females in the Kiwi entertainment world, and now Jackie Clarke, Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Laura Daniel have teamed up to form a fabulous girl group set to knock your socks off! As part of the Auckland Live Cabaret Season, the talented trio star in Rock Follies Forever, an ode to the cult British TV series Rock Follies, which chronicled the ups and downs of three tough broads climbing the ladder to rock superstardom in the 1970s. Woman’s Day chats to entertainer extraordinaire Jackie, 55, stage icon Jennifer, 58, and comedy queen Laura, 31, about their rock ’n’ roll dreams and diva demands… If you were a rock star, what would be on your backstage rider? Jennifer: My own space – somewhere warm with comfy chairs, a…

Kelsi and Kyle Pierce never imagined their journey to parenthood would be so different to most people’s. After struggling with infertility for three years, the couple finally turned to surrogacy when Kelsi’s mum Lisa Rutherford volunteered to carry their baby. Having been told the chances of conceiving naturally were near impossible, the couple saw surrogacy as their last resort, so you can imagine their surprise when shortly after Lisa fell pregnant, Kelsi discovered she was expecting, too! “I frantically called my fertility doctor and he was extremely shocked,” says Kelsi. “He said this was a true miracle because scientifically, it shouldn’t have happened.” DOUBLE THE JOY Now, Kelsi and Kyle have two daughters, born seven weeks apart. Lisa, 54, gave birth to her granddaughter Everly, on October 1 last year.…

How is Derb ? AMANDA SAYS Derby comes through, as well as another dog, Zeus – they live together. Zeus asks me to help his sister. He loves her very much but she isn’t well. Derby shows me she’s suffering from arthritis and cancer of the blood. Derby thanks Stacey for all she’s done for her including the natural remedies. She tells Stacey she isn’t in much pain for either problem. Derby tells me she tried to run away recently and has no idea why, but I felt it was an overwhelming fear of some kind. For some reason Derby doesn’t get nervous around Stacey’s dad who they both love. I suggested she holds on to the feeling of calm she feels around Stacey’s dad as often as possible. STACEY…

Move over, ’90s barrette clips – there’s a new vintage look headed our way, but this time, no accessories are required. While hair trends come and go every season, the need for low-maintenance styles with maximum impact is a mainstay and this latest ’do is no different. Introducing the Fawcett Flip, ’70s-style tresses inspired by, you guessed it, Charlie’s Angels star Farrah Fawcett. It turns out this blast from the past is the flattering hairdo you need now, thanks to social media stars and a few of our favourite celebrities pioneering the resurgence. HOW DO I DO IT? This oh-so-groovy way to style your tresses requires nothing more than a curler or hot brush, or a hair dryer and a round brush – plus a lot of head shaking. Simply…

ITALIAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 2 HOURS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 4 chicken Marylands • 1 tbsp cornflour • 1 medium bulb fennel, halved, 3cm wedges • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs to serve • 1 cup white wine • 10g chicken stock cube, crumbled • 2 cups water • 500g baby new potatoes • 1 bunch Dutch carrots, trimmed, halved if large • ½ cup Mediterranean mixed olives • 2 tbsp lemon juice • crusty bread, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 In a large bowl, combine chicken and cornflour. Season with salt and pepper. 3 In a large flameproof roasting pan, heat oil on medium. Add chicken and cook, turning once, 8…

Mike’s canned crumble Celebrity chef Mike Van de Elzen, host of TVNZ 1’s Eat Well For Less, says, “I wrote this recipe because I wanted to create a dessert that was fast and easy, and could be cooked at any time of the year, so that’s why I’m using canned fruit. Not only are they readily available, but cans are affordable and if you choose the low-sugar option, they’re just as good as the real thing!” SERVES 6 Preheat oven to 200°C. In a bowl, stir together 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla essence and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Add 2½ cups frozen berries and 2 cans pears, roughly chopped. Mix and transfer to a large, shallow baking dish. In another bowl, combine 2 cups porridge oats, 1/3…

1. After cancerous tissue was found in my breast, I had both breasts removed, so now I have zero chance of having breast cancer. 2. My sense of humour as a kid came from envy. Everyone in my family was funny and I wanted that attention. 3. I knew early on I was gay. I had a crush on my brother’s girlfriend. 4. I’ve seen a ghost! I was in my hotel room after a show and I got a sense that something was in the room. I looked out the corner of my eye and there was an old black woman looking at me. 5. Ellen DeGeneres helped my family accept me after I came out.  When their friends began to say, “Hey, tell Wanda we saw her on…

Like mother, like daughter! BROOKE SHIELDS & ROWAN FRANCIS HENCHY The actress gushed “nothing could have prepared” her for how special it was to see her 18-year-old daughter wearing her 1998 Golden Globes dress to prom. Who let the dogs out? KATIE PRICE The UK reality star was ambushed by a furry fan last week... but somehow managed to keep a smile firmly on her face! Time flies! JESSE TYLER FERGUSON & AUBREY ANDERSON-EMMONS The Modern Family star shared sweet pics to wish his onscreen daughter a happy 14th birthday. SNUG AS BUGS! SAM WALLACE The proud dad and Coast radio star enjoyed a cosy long weekend with his fiancée Sarah Bowman and their twins Sienna and Cosette. Still Clueless! ALICIA SILVERSTONE More than two decades after Clueless hit the…

It sure looks hot! “Yep, this is England. It’s what we do – sun comes out and we take our shirts off,” David Beckham captioned this thirst trap. “Victoria is laughing at me.” Bow-tiful bubba Bindi Irwin took a snug-looking baby Grace, two months, out for “adventures” in her pram. “She’s already a legend at spotting wildlife,” dad Chandler Powell said of their family walk. So Pam-iliar! Lily James and Sebastian Stan got carried away filming the miniseries Pam & Tommy, based on the rocky marriage of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee (right), at a Los Angeles church. Games time Before flying to Tokyo, Dame Valerie Adams posted this sweet family snap: “My heart hurts leaving you all, but we are on this journey together.” Smitten kitten Aussie model Miranda…

Daryl Hannah is used to the bright lights of Hollywood and sources say the actress is struggling to adjust to life in the slow lane after moving to a small town in Ontario, Canada, with husband Neil Young. The couple, who wed in 2018, settled into a cottage near the music legend’s hometown of Omemee in September. But while the 75-year-old singer is loving the isolation and focusing on his songwriting, sources say the Splash star, 60, isn’t exactly in her element. “There’s nowhere to go,” says an insider. “Neil’s happy sitting on the couch strumming his guitar, but Daryl’s going stir-crazy. She misses going out to restaurants and seeing her friends.”…

When Invercargill-born drag queen Elektra Shock found herself homeless after her Auckland dance studio went bankrupt three years ago, the newly eliminated RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under contestant thought she’d never recover. “I was living in a friend’s garage and it broke me,” she tells. “It was very traumatic for me and something I didn’t think I’d ever come back from. It knocked my confidence and I didn’t think I’d ever perform again, but Drag Race really helped me. The show proved to me that I’ve got that magic back. It was a journey of recovery and healing for me.” Now living happily in Ponsonby with her partner Michael, Elektra says the TVNZ series was “one of the toughest experiences I’ve ever gone through”, but she adds, “I’ve learnt so…

When the Sussexes were expecting Archie in 2019, it seemed they were already leaning towards Lili if their son had been a girl. While on a walkabout in Birkenhead, just outside Liverpool in the UK, the couple listened to name suggestions – with Harry asking a local mum how she spelled her daughter Lily’s flower-inspired moniker. A source says, “Harry must have always wanted to name a girl for his grandmother, and stuck with that plan even though relations with the palace have soured. When he gets an idea in his head there is clearly no shaking it!”…

THE CLOONEY TWINS At four years old, George and Amal Clooney’s little rascals Alex and Ella will no doubt be ready to lead little Lili and Archie astray. RENNIE FOSTER With their bub born February 24, music mogul David Foster and his actress wife Katharine McPhee will surely be putting plenty of play dates for Rennie and Lili in the diary, given their parents’ close friendship. DAISY BLOOM Harry and Orlando Bloom have struck up a friendship as neighbours in Montecito, and now they’ll be able to take Lili and Daisy, nine months, on dad and daughter days out so mums Meghan and Katy Perry can have a breather!…

Linda Dalrymple is set for one of the most challenging experiences of her life as she enters MasterChef Australia as one of the Top 24 contestants. But speaking to Woman’s Day, the Sydney mum-of-two says the MasterChef kitchen will be nothing compared to what she was forced to endure last year. “My grandmother caught COVID-19 while she was in hospital for her dialysis treatment and unfortunately passed away within a week of finding out,” she reveals. “It was a very tough time for my whole family. She lives in France so we weren’t able to fly over. We couldn’t even arrange a funeral for her. “She left us way too soon.” ‘Life is too short... I need to follow my dreams’ But despite her heartbreak at not being able to…

‘I’m all about the money... Money and dogs!’ At just 25 years old, The Apprentice Aotearoa’s Kennedy Anderson has already achieved more than most people do in a lifetime. The social media expert’s wrist is adorned with a tattoo of six tally marks, each one representing a business he owns. “My friends are always teasing me about what happens when I run out of arm space!” he laughs. “It’s a good reminder to myself that I don’t need to own any more than what can fit – otherwise I won’t have time for anyone!” It’s not surprising this ambitious go-getter has to remind himself to slow down. The Aucklander recalls, “From a very young age, I wanted to be in business when I grew up. On my primary school reports,…

Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 As Jupiter shifts into reverse, put those travel dreams on hold and look for fun closer to home. With Venus cruising through your sign, that social side will need satisfying. Cultural or foodie events should bring out your best, and for singles, there could be an added incentive. TIME TO TRY Cull your clothes or cosmetics and brighten up your colour palette. MERYL STREEP Like many Cancerians, the actress is driven by emotion, which she uses to inspire others. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Curb that impatience! You might be full of big ideas, but Jupiter’s shift into reverse could put your plans under a cloud. If frustrations are mounting, try to spend more time with sanity-saving friends. Outdoor settings should also feel…

There are countless emotions, issues and experiences boys can encounter on their journey from childhood through to adolescence and then on to adulthood – and they differ from person to person. But there’s one common stigma that the majority of our boys will deal with and that’s vulnerability. “I have certainly found that young blokes are trying to live up to a stereotype that isn’t manageable,” says mental health expert Gus Worland. “There is a stigmatism of handling things yourself and not being a sook – man up, shut up.” Youth worker Hunter Johnson agrees. “After working with more than 20,000 teenage boys, what we’ve seen first-hand is that they are desperate to expand their masculinity and emotional range. So that some days they can be stoic and strong, and…

GET SNAZZY WITH SUITING The beauty of this feel-good fabric is the retro twist it offers outfits. For instance, suiting looks less corporate, taking on an edgy finish for after-five attire. Go for a man-style silhouette with a shirt, or add flair with a printed or ruffled blouse. PACK PUNCH WITH PRINTS Want to elevate classic combinations? Team corduroy’s velvety texture with striking prints such as leopard to create an elegant winter ensemble. Choose fine-ribbed cord and cuts with nipped-in waistlines in order to show off a shapely silhouette. ESSENTIAL OUTERWEAR Whether it’s a long coat or short jacket, corduroy makes a cosy choice for outerwear. But apart from being a handy cold-weather regulator, it celebrates the season’s beautiful vintage trend, pairing perfectly with floral dresses, high-neck…

MOVIE FAST & FURIOUS 9 The Fast crew is back and ready to save the world again, with Dom (Vin Diesel) and his chosen family facing their toughest rival yet – Dom’s estranged brother Jakob (John Cena), who has teamed up with cyberterrorist Cipher (Charlize Theron). Is he willing to take down his own sibling to save mankind? IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK STILL LIFE by Sarah Winman The latest offering from the bestselling author of Tin Man is a moving story of how a chance meeting can change your life. Ulysses is a young British soldier who bumps into sexagenarian art historian Evelyn at the height of World War II. The lessons that Evelyn shares with Ulysses shape his path for the next 40 years. OUT NOW (Harper Collins, $35)…

Irina with Kanye last week Irina Shayk’s romance with Kanye West is heating up, with the model and the rapper taking a romantic trip to France last week to celebrate his 44th birthday. And now that she’s moved on so publicly, insiders say Irina’s ex Bradley Cooper is regretting breaking up with the Victoria’s Secret model! Indeed, the actor only had eyes for Irina recently as the exes took their four-year-old daughter Lea for a park play date in New York. The 35-year-old model – who split from Bradley in 2019 after four years and a child together – has been casually dating Kanye in the wake of his split from wife Kim Kardashian in February. And it seems the new romance has made Bradley, who has remained single since…

Kyria Warren was fired in what has been The Apprentice Aotearoa’s most dramatic boardroom meeting yet – and the Auckland mum-of-two says she’s “honestly relieved” to have left the TVNZ 1 reality series. “Filming was intense and it was challenging to be surrounded by such strong personalities,” she tells Woman’s Day. “I avoid drama in my regular life and I held my tongue on the show, however, my eye rolls spoke 1000 words. Homework for me is to learn the art of poker face!” Asked if there are contestants on the show who shouldn’t be trusted, Kyria, 43, says simply, “I don’t need to name them – they’re doing that for themselves.” Her top pick to win is event stylist Vanessa Goodson. So what’s next for the entrepreneur? “Due to…

Meghan and Harry have never publicly named Archie’s godparents, who were sworn in at a Windsor ceremony in 2019. Now they’re stateside, sources say Meghan will be looking to her celebrity friends including Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King and Tyler Perry. “She wants a selection of successful people of colour to be Lili’s guiding lights,” says a source. “They also toyed with the idea of asking George and Amal Clooney, but they indicated it’s not something they should take on.”…

For decades, the Queen’s youngest son Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, have worked incredibly hard for the Crown, mostly without much public attention or accolades. But all that changed last weekend, when the couple – who have been promoted to senior royals in the absence of the Sussexes – were given their time to shine. Sophie, 56, who is said to be among the Queen’s most trusted confidantes, and her 57-year-old husband were splashed across the front page of The Sunday Telegraph – one of the UK’s most respected newspapers. Inside, they gave a no-holds-barred interview about their life at Bagshot Park, and their role supporting the Queen. They even threw a little shade toward the Sussexes, defending the Archbishop of Canterbury for not knowing who…

She’s been a major Hollywood player for almost 25 years, but Kate Winslet’s recent turn as a hard-nosed detective in Neon TV series Mare Of Easttown has a whole new generation of fans in awe of her talent. “It’s like Titanic again,” Kate says of the 1997 hysteria surrounding her breakthrough role. “I’m on the side of buses again! It’s like going back in time 24 years, where I’m walking down the street and people are nudging, pointing and whispering again.” But it’s not just Kate’s intriguing murder-mystery that has people talking – the 45-year-old’s refreshingly anti-Hollywood attitude has also been praised by many. For instance, she refused to let her Mare Of Easttown director Craig Zobel edit a “bulgy bit of belly” in a sex scene with co-star Guy…

In the 1990s, you could barely walk into a movie theatre without seeing Meg Ryan. She was the era’s quintessential girl next door – with her baby-blue eyes and trademark shaggy blonde hairdo – who hit the big time with classic romance films Sleepless In Seattle and You’ve Got Mail. But as her fame grew, so did interest in her private life, especially when she married leading man Dennis Quaid in 1991 – a relationship that was tumultuous at best, especially when she was accused of cheating on him with Kiwi star Russell Crowe on the set of their 2000 film Proof Of Life. Now, decades later, the 59-year-old mum-of-two has gone underground after ending her high-profile engagement to singer John Mellencamp in 2019 – an on-again, off-again relationship she…

STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE “While some people see the sunny side of life no matter what comes their way, others struggle in their pursuit of happiness – but it doesn’t have to be this way,” says psychologist Clare Mann. “It’s a matter of changing the way you look at life.” Big or small, the change itself is entirely up to you – it’s the actual act of stepping outside your comfort zone every now and then that extends your capacity for enjoyment and feelings of happiness. “It could be something as simple as standing up and speaking in front of your book club or putting your hand up for a volunteer role on your local fundraising committee,” Clare explains. “While you might feel nervous initially, there can be…

PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 425g tin tuna in olive oil • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 150g mashed potato • 100g canned red kidney beans • 1 tsp ground fennel • 1 tsp kelp powder • Dogtella (see circle), for icing • Bark, for decorating 1 Preheat oven to 170°C. Line a small cake tin with baking paper. Alternatively, you can use patty pans. 2 Using a food processor with the chopping blade, pulse all the ingredients, except the Dogtella and bark, until combined. 3 Spoon into prepared tin and bake for 25 mins or until cooked through. If using patty pans, reduce the cooking time to 12 mins. 4 Allow cake to cool before icing with Dogtella. Decorate with either bark or lamb liver treats. It’s…

PROVENCAL BEEF SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINS • 1 tbsp oil • 3 onions, sliced thickly • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • 1kg chuck steak, trimmed, cubed • 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes • ¹/ ³ cup dry sherry • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 tbsp paprika • 2 tsp dried oregano • 2 tsp dried thyme • kalamata olives, capers, chopped parsley (all optional), mashed potato, steamed beans, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 150°C. Heat oil in a flameproof casserole dish on medium. Saute onion and garlic 2-3 mins until tender. Add beef and saute a further 2-3 mins until well browned. 2 Stir in tomatoes, sherry, sauce, paste, paprika and herbs. Bake, covered, 1½ hours…