Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 40, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

The Woman’s Day team has been in level 4 lockdown for about a month now, and we’ve been nowhere and done nothing. Thank God for reality TV, particularly Celebrity Treasure Island, which has injected a little drama into our lives. I have to confess, having never watched Boss Babes, I had to google Edna Swart before our interview in the Far North back in February – and when I was sat opposite her at a dinner a few months later, it took me about an hour to click why I recognised her face. But now the show’s started, she’s truly unforgettable – unafraid to say what she feels, no matter how uncomfortable it may make others feel. And Edna doesn’t hold back in our mag this week either, bravely opening…

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence is ready for her greatest role yet – motherhood! Dressed in roomy floral dungarees, the Silver Linings Playbook star, 31, was rocking a noticeable baby belly as she stepped out for lunch in New York recently. It’s the first child for Jen and her husband Cooke Maroney, 37, who tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony two years ago, and a friend tells us she is “over the moon”, adding, “She can’t wait to be a mom – it’ll be a New Year’s baby.” Reporting that the art dealer has been pampering his wife and is already reading baby books, another close source says, “Jennifer and Cooke are so ready for this next chapter. It’s really sweet to see them together. They’re a perfect pair and…

Jennifer Aniston may not have children of her own, but that’s not to say she doesn’t constantly have a crowd of kids around her! It seems the actress has become everyone’s unofficial “favourite aunty”, acting as godparent to some of Hollywood’s most famous offspring and an adored role model to others. “Jen is godmother to so many of her friends’ kids, not just Courteney Cox,” says a source. “She’s really good with kids, especially teenagers for some reason. They all seem drawn to her for inspiration and literally hang off her every word. “Everyone knows Coco’s like a daughter to her, but Jason Bateman’s two girls Fran and Maple adore her, as do Laura Dern’s two kids, especially her 16-year-old daughter Jaya. Even Julian Kudrow [Lisa’s son, 23] asked Jen…

Entering the Lego Masters Australia den, Kiwi contestant Fleur Watkins was met with two distinctly different emotions – unparalleled excitement and an intense jolt of sadness. Lego was her favourite game to play with her twin brother Tim, who died in a car accident at 20. “It was 1997 and I was living in London pursuing musical theatre, while he was in New Zealand,” the 44-year-old tells. “One day, I received a phone call from my mum to tell me that both Tim and his girlfriend Stephanie had been killed in a car accident. It’s a day I will never forget.” The mum-of-one says though she and her brother were “chalk and cheese” – he was into computers, while she adored the arts – the siblings bonded over their passion…

For two and a half years, Nichola Oakenfull felt like she was on a conveyor belt of medical specialists. It made her so anxious, she wondered if her health issues were imaginary, brought on by the stress of it all. She endured months of tests to eliminate a range of conditions, while experiencing even more problems. “I thought I was going crazy and that I must be a hypochondriac,” the Wellington woman admits. Even when she suffered a spinal compression fracture while sneezing, essentially breaking her back while doing her supermarket shopping, it didn’t reveal the true cause of her health struggles – myeloma, one of the three most common types of blood cancer. It all started in 2018. Working full-time while helping her builder husband Andrew with his paperwork…

Our top pet psychic: AMANDA DE WARREN Understanding little Max AMANDA SAYS As soon as I start to connect to Max he tells me he’s a small dog. He doesn’t like the pooch three doors up, and the dog next door is also very annoying because he cries a lot. He tells me he gets a little fearful at times, especially with changes. Max likes routine when he’s walking, and will only go on the same walk. He sees a lady who has passed, and it’s Meryl’s mum, who passed 10 years ago. Max tells me he was six months old when he came to the family, and laughs that his mum was planning on a different dog, not him. A dog who has passed comes through and his name…

It’s that time of year again where sandals are back, and our heels and toes are out! If your feet have seen better days, here are some handy products to have in your emergency kit to help pamper and protect. Linden Leaves Foot Massage Cream, $35.99, contains grapeseed oil, cocoa butter and shea butter for long-lasting hydration. Hints of sage and lemongrass are the best scent refreshers too. To help restore moisture to dry feet, slip on an Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Foot Mask, $7.99. With no need to rinse, these single-use masks are as easy as it gets. The Body Shop Peppermint Reviving Pumice Foot Scrub, $24.50, is perfect for a quick in-shower scrub to maintain soft, silky feet. Our feet get hot when stuck standing all day or…

CHICKEN SAGANAKI SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 2 tsp vegetable oil • 6 chicken thigh fillets, halved • 1 brown onion, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, sliced • 2 zucchini, thickly slices • 405g can diced tomatoes with basil and oregano • 1 large salt-reduced chicken stock cube • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives • 50g feta, crumbled • 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley • 4 slices crusty bread 1 Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over moderately high heat. Cook chicken for 3 mins each side until browned. Transfer to a heatproof plate. 2 Add onion and garlic to pan. Cook and stir 2 mins. Add zucchini. Cook and stir 2 mins. Add tomatoes, 1 cup water and crumbled stock cube. Season. Bring…

Very Much Alive! The MTV Video Music Awards celebrated its 40th anniversary in New York with a special tribute to Madonna, who said the music channel “changed my life and created a whole new artform”. The event was hosted by Say So singer Doja Cat, who said of her bizarre outfit above, “I look like a worm – dope!” Sailing through Venice Jennifer Lopez took Venice by storm as she made her red-carpet debut with Ben Affleck and took part in a stunning photoshoot in a Dolce & Gabbana dress! Unwrap the rapper Old Town Road triple threat Lil Nas X took off his gold cloak to reveal a C3PO-style Versace robot suit, which he later removed to flaunt a glittering leotard. Three’s a crowd! Talk-show host Jimmy Fallon tried…

Predator actress Olivia Munn is expecting her first child with comedian John Mulaney, but the actress’ happy news has been marred by scandal as some question the timeline of their romance. Saturday Night Live writer John, 39, revealed the pregnancy news just four months after his split from wife of six years Anna Marie Tendler was revealed. What’s more, a source claims Olivia, 41, was talking openly about the baby news as far back as July. “Anna Marie was devastated when she learned about his relationship with Olivia and the pregnancy is a real stab in the heart,” says the source. “Especially since it seems Olivia conceived while she and John were still technically together.” John was quick to clarify his actions. “I went to rehab in September, I got…

After weeks of trying to serve Prince Andrew with papers over a sexual assault civil suit in New York, the royal is said to be no longer in Windsor and heading north with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson along for the ride. It’s believed Andrew and Fergie, both 61, are at the Queen’s Balmoral Castle in Scotland as investigators acting on behalf of his accuser, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, attempt to get the documents to him for the second time. Virginia has filed a civil lawsuit against the Duke of York alleging a sexual assault when she was 17, a claim Andrew denies. Lawyers acting for the prince say the first time he was served, when a representative handed papers to one of his guards, was illegal. Meanwhile, Andrew has hired high-powered…

Ask any of John Travolta’s friends about the best night of his life, and they’ll tell you his night of dancing with Princess Diana at the White House in Washington DC is right up there – even though her husband was looking daggers at him from the sidelines! According to US Life & Style magazine, John, now 67, thought the Princess of Wales was “magical”, during their appearance at a state dinner hosted by Ronald and Nancy Reagan in 1985. John, then 31 and a breakout star of Grease, recalls the “whole room cleared” when 24-year-old Diana approached him from across the ballroom. “We had a storybook moment... we danced for what felt like 15 minutes,” he says. “We bowed when it was over... and my carriage turned into a…

She’s spent much of her time on Celebrity Treasure Island in a bikini, but incredibly, Edna Swart confesses there was a time when she wasn’t so comfortable in her own skin. “I was an introverted, shy girl, so my dad put me into athletics to build my confidence,” the South African-born entrepreneur and star of reality series Boss Babes tells Woman’s Day. “I hated competing because I had to wear a crop top and I had severe acne growing up – not just my face, but on my chest, back and legs. “I’ll never forget when I was in primary school and the teacher asked everyone who had freckles to put their hands up. This girl turned to me and said, ‘Those aren’t freckles – you’ve got pimples!’ I was…

Six years ago, stand-up comedian Joe Daymond felt “directionless and aimless”. He confesses, “I was just bumming around and getting drunk all the time. I didn’t have a purpose.” The Fijian-Maori star also struggled with his confidence. “I grew up moving all over the place, like Malaysia and India, for my parents’ jobs. I was going to schools where kids didn’t speak English, so I was used to keeping to myself. I was quite an introverted person.” It wasn’t until he went to university and discovered comedy that Joe, 24, discovered his voice and a purpose in life. “I broke out of that zone and there was no looking back,” he grins. However, the hard times weren’t over. While he was pursuing his dreams of performing stand-up, Joe tells, “I…

It was a family affair for Princess Mary, Prince Frederik and three of their kids last week when they hit the streets of Denmark for the annual Royal Run. Smiling and high-fiving the cheering spectators as they lined the roads of Aalborg, Mary, 49, and Fred, 53, were among the 50,000 runners who took part in the event across five Danish cities. And the super-fit princess was in such high spirits during the 5km run, she even stopped to take a picture with some royal fans! While it seems eldest son Prince Christian, 15, didn’t participate this year, his younger siblings, Princess Isabella, 14, and 10-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, looked pleased as punch with their medals after the event. Mary even stopped to take a picture with…

The secret is out of the bag and it’s just the sweetest thing. Star of the confectionery world, Pascall Pineapple Lump has always been a Kiwi fan favourite and now she’s found her perfect match in newcomer to the lolly world, Pascall Peach Lump. The loved-up pair have been spotted on a series of dates, flaunting their romance, which is being described as heaven-sent in celebrity sweet circles. In fact, God himself, who was responsible for gifting the Pineapple Lump to Kiwis, has described the couple as his “greatest creation”. Known for her smooth moves and tropical punch, Pineapple Lump, who has been linked in the past with Pascall Snifter Lump and Pascall Perky Nana Lump, has been hot property in the love stakes, but it seems Peach Lump has…

‘I came alive. Nine-year-old me thought she was Tyra Banks! ’ “I’m going to be New Zealand’s first transgender beauty queen,” Arielle Keil told herself as she sat bawling in a hair salon after being kicked out of home for telling her parents that she was going to become a woman. Named Andrew at birth but having never felt male, Arielle had for years experienced bullying, feelings of confusion and depression, and suicidal thoughts. But her quest to become a beauty queen carried the 27-year-old Aucklander through the loneliness and tears that came before she underwent life-changing gender reassignment surgery. Nineteen months on, Arielle has not only been crowned Aotearoa’s first transgender beauty queen, winning Miss Intercontinental NZ 2020, but she’s also enjoying an unexpected bonus prize – the crown…

Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Helpful stars are gathering overhead. Things could really fall into place through October, so chase up a few favours and start making plans. And why not research a few holiday destinations, or even a second honeymoon? STAR TIP A midweek rendezvous may feel “destined” so get yourself out there. CATHERINE ZETA-JONES The Welsh actress shares her September 25 birthday with husband Michael Douglas. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Conversations may feel a tad intense this week, but hey, they could prompt some important decisions. An intriguing new diet or therapy could get you excited, while at work, the solution to a long-term problem might suddenly seem obvious. STAR TIP If you’re after romance, this weekend’s sensual moon should work a treat. Sagittarius NOV…

Working out how to cultivate good feng shui in your house can be a daunting process. We’ve demystified the rules of this ancient Chinese tradition so you can boost positivity in your home, all without breaking the bank. 1 DECLUTTER Chi energy – the vital force or energy that flows through all things – is blocked and becomes stagnant wherever there is clutter. Overflowing closets, piles of old books and newspapers, and general bric-a-brac are the worst offenders for bogging down chi energy. Return the flow of chi by tidying, sorting, organising and donating anything you no longer need or use. Ensure dishes are washed and packed away in a timely manner, and never let the rubbish overflow. 2 REARRANGE FURNITURE Visualise chi energy as flowing water through your home…

If you haven’t heard the beauty buzz, shaving your face – otherwise known as dermaplaning – is the latest trend. However, it’s important to note this isn’t a job for your regular razor. The precious skin on a woman’s face needs something a little gentler to eliminate the fine vellus hair that resembles peach fuzz, typically found on the upper lip, jawline and hairline. Slimline one-bladed razors work a treat as they can help remove dead skin and increase that glow too! SHAVING STEPS Start with a clean, dry face. Pull the skin of the area you’re removing hair from taut, tilt the blade at a 45-degree angle and gently stroke the hairs in a downward motion. Don’t use pressure – just skim the surface. Tip Don’t use this on…

Chargrilled zucchini, onion & feta salad A fresh and flavoursome side dish to accompany any springtime spread SERVES 4 To make the dressing, combine 80ml olive oil and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar in a small bowl, seasoning well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place 3 zucchini (cut lengthways into 1cm slices) on a plate and spoon over about 1 tbsp dressing. Turn to coat, then place on a medium-hot barbecue flat plate or grill rack over a fire. Repeat with 2 red or brown onions (cut into thin wedges) and place over heat. Cook vegetables for 8-10 mins, turning regularly or until softened and starting to blacken. Remove vegetables from the heat and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, whisk 1 tsp dried oregano into the remaining dressing. Once…

MY BEST BINGE WATCH Friends – myself and a couple of the boys even have Friends tattoos. But if you need something to watch at the moment and you’re a Marvel fan, trust me, WandaVision is great! MY ALL-TIME FAVE FILM Ooh, a tough one! My top three are Moana, Remember The Titans and Friday. MY MUSIC OBSESSION I’m really into DaBaby and you can’t go past Six60! MY TOP PODCAST The Mai Home Run Podcast, of course! MY READING RECCOMENDATION I love Dan Brown books. My favourite one would be The Lost Symbol. MY GO-TO HOLIDAY SPOT Mangawhai is my favourite place in New Zealand to just chill.…

MOVIE PIG It’s a return to form for action hero Nicolas Cage, who plays a truffle hunter living alone in the Oregon wilderness. When his beloved pig is kidnapped, the former chef makes a dramatic and sometimes-violent return to the city in search of his porcine pal. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK THE RIVIERA HOUSE by Natasha Lester Inspired by a true story, this beautifully written historical novel, about a brave woman who worked against the Nazis, will have you wiping tears away from your face. It’s another touching tome from the author who brought us The Mother’s Secret and The French Photographer. OUT NOW (Hachette, $34.99) PODCAST THE ORCHARD This gripping scripted drama, starring Aussie actor Eric Bana and streaming on Audible, focuses on detective Adam Durwood, a struggling single…

KIM KARCAT-SHIAN KIM KARDASHIAN We often wonder where the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star finds the inspiration for her looks, but we have to say we know exactly where she got this one from! DOUBLE TROUBLE JENNIFER HUDSON The Respect star couldn’t get over the fact she had a long-lost twin, until someone told her it was just her wax figure! Hairy situation CATHERINE ZETA-JONES Those of us in lockdown for weeks will likely relate, but we have to say the Chicago star’s new look is making us draw comparisons to Hagrid from the Harry Potter films! DEMI MOORED DEMI MOORE We’d be jumping for joy too if we could rent out a million-dollar yacht and sail around the European coast! Oh, how the other half live... The ultimate…

Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards’ 17-year-old daughter Sami has made shock abuse allegations against her actress mum. In a TikTok video uploaded earlier this month, the teen complained about being “trapped” at her mum’s Los Angeles home, which she labelled a “hell house”. Sami also said Denise and her husband Aaron Phypers’ household was “abusive” and left her hating herself, going days without eating or sleeping and “insanely depressed”. Now, the star’s eldest daughter has dropped out of high school and moved in with her former Two And A Half Men star dad. Sources say Denise, 50, is “devastated” by her daughter’s claims and Sami was simply rebelling against the former Bond girl, who “set normal rules that any parent would be setting”. But last year, The Real Housewives Of…

THE POWER OF JANE Nearly two decades after taking the cinema world by storm with The Piano, Dame Jane Campion has won the Best Director trophy at the Venice Film Festival for The Power Of The Dog, her first movie in 12 years. Shot in the South Island, the haunting Western has been hailed as “the best movie of 2021” and also “Benedict Cumberbatch’s best-ever performance”, although the actor insists that’s all down to the “amazingly smart” Kiwi filmmaker, who he calls “incredible ” “The girls are doing very well,” Oscar winner Jane, 67, says of the recent success of female directors. “All I can say is that since the #MeToo movement happened, I feel a change in the weather. It’s like the Berlin Wall coming down or the end…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex graced the cover of Time’s 100 Most Influential People issue on Prince Harry’s 37th birthday – but the backlash ensured there wasn’t much to celebrate. Its release was met with howls of derision online, with many commenting on how photoshopped the cover image was. “The airbrush is doing some heavy lifting here,” said one person, while another took aim at the prince’s hair, saying, “Is Harry wearing a rug? Or just overdone the airbrushing?” Others were unimpressed that Harry seemed to be positioned too far behind his wife, 40. British author Melanie Blake tweeted, “The posing of this is very odd, why is [he] almost hidden? They should be side by side, which shows equal/unity – behind her makes her look like she’s in…

Sunlight floods through the windows of the colourful, eco-friendly West Auckland home Jessica Rose and her husband have built from scratch over the past few years. A black cat scampers happily up the mezzanine to its favourite sunbathing spot, while a trio of chickens happily mill about in the garden. Looking at the friendly 41-year-old public servant, dressed in chic vintage fashions and proffering a plate of freshly baked biscuits, it’s hard to imagine that this woman was once so terrified to leave her emotionally abusive partner that it took her four attempts to pull off a secret, carefully orchestrated escape. “Jean was a huge part of the reason it took me so long to leave,” recalls Jess, shuddering at the memory. But Jean wasn’t her child – at least…

Q We recently sold the family home. Is my dad OK about it? I’m not sure if we did the right thing. Does he keep an eye on me and his grandkids or have a message? Taurus MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful dad has a big smile on his face. He is waving his hand in a carefree way and says he supports the decision you made to sell the family home. Your dad says you are on the right track, and he’s proud of how you’ve been handling things since he has been gone. I’m told he will send feathers as a sign, and he’s watching over you all with love. QI feel so much guilt about not doing enough for my parents before they passed. Did my father know…

Breathing is something we do day in, day out, without giving it a second thought. However, not all breaths are created equal, and dysfunctional breathing can actually be doing serious harm to your health. Katy Graczer, breathwork instructor and founder of The Yogapod in Sydney, explains that those of us who breathe through our mouth rather than our nose could be experiencing everything from snoring and asthma to anxiety, poor cognitive performance and even dental issues as a result. WHY IS NASAL BREATHING BETTER? Breathing through your nose is the optimal way for your body to receive oxygen. “When we breathe nasally, the air is filtered and humidified so that when it enters the lungs and breathing systems, it’s cleaner and less damp or cold,” explains Katy. “This protects the…

HONEY-GLAZED HALOUMI SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 250g packet microwave brown rice • 200g green beans, trimmed, blanched • 1 radicchio, leaves separated • 1 baby fennel, shaved • 1 small red onion, finely sliced • 1 tbsp olive oil • 4 sprigs thyme • 360g haloumi, cut into fingers • 2 tbsp seasoned plain flour • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tbsp lemon juice • ½ pomegranate, seeds • 2 tbsp walnuts, toasted, roughly chopped DRESSING • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 2 tsp red-wine vinegar • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • ½ small clove garlic, crushed 1 Cook brown rice following packet directions. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. 2 DRESSING In a small jug, whisk…

Why did this dark thriller feel right for you after a comedy as popular as The Big Bang Theory? Over the past few years, I’ve been looking at books to produce, but nothing excited me. I read a line of this book on Amazon.com and I got this weird chill. I called my team and said, “Hey, I’d love to look at the rights to this book.” Their first question was, “OK, so you read the book?” I had not, but something had told me to jump on this. So once they started getting into it, I read it really fast and thank God I loved it as much as I thought! What was it about flight attendant Cassie Bowden that attracted you? Cassie is extremely perfectly flawed. It was an…