Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 41, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

With Auckland now in Alert level 3, the Woman’s Day team has finally been able to sample some food from outside our bubbles. After a few celebratory gins the previous night, my first stop was a big mince and cheese pie from the café down the road. Yum! But I won’t abandon the kitchen entirely – those tasty new lasagne recipes on page 84 won’t cook themselves... Elsewhere in this issue, we’ve got Celebrity Treasure Island co-stars Chris Parker and Brynley Stent (page 18), both of whom I’ve been a huge fan of since seeing them in the hilarious 2016 play Camping. It’s a real joy to share their beautiful friendship, which they say makes them feel more like family – something so many of us can certainly relate to.…

Ever since Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie announced their divorce almost five years ago to the day, Hollywood insiders have been waiting with bated breath to see if he’d go back to Jennifer Aniston – who is widely believed to be his one true love. There have been whispers, rumours and sightings of the two together since Brad rejoined the single world, and it seemed those anxious for them to get back together wouldn’t have much longer to wait. Now, Woman’s Day can reveal that the couple have indeed officially reunited over a project they once referred to as “their baby” when they were married. PLAN B BACK ON The pair – who our sources say have been embroiled in “steamy late-night script writing sessions” – recently signed documents reinstating…

At the time of press, royal watchers were waiting with bated breath for tidbits about Princess Beatrice’s baby news. Buckingham Palace announced that the 33-year-old had welcomed her first child, a daughter, with new husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi, 37, in London on Saturday, September 18 at 11.42pm, but so far had remained tight-lipped on further details. Bookies said odds-on favourite names for the little girl were Florence, Matilda and Elizabeth, in honour of her great-grandmother the Queen. UK press reported that Beatrice’s mum Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, jetted from Balmoral Castle to St James’s Palace in London to be with her second grandchild, who is rumoured to have red hair like her mum. The baby is the Queen’s 12th great-grandchild, and 11th in line to the throne.…

Olivia was front and centre as new man Harry hit the stage to kick off his US Love On Tour shows in Las Vegas on September 4. And fellow concertgoers say the star was fangirling – hard! “Olivia arrived once Harry started singing Golden. She was standing the entire time off to the side,” says an onlooker. “She was very happy for him and cheered him on. She was hardcore dancing and clearly was very supportive. She also recorded him from her phone when he was singing Cherry.”…

An explosive new book claims that Patrick Dempsey was anything but “dreamy” behind the scenes of Grey’s Anatomy, forcing longtime friend and co-star Ellen Pompeo to take sides. Author Lynette Rice, whose book How To Save A Life: The Inside Story Of Grey’s Anatomy was released last week, claims 55-year-old Patrick’s shock departure from the show in 2015 – which caused a fierce backlash from fans at the time – was down to “HR issues”. TERROR ON SET “It wasn’t sexual in any way,” says executive producer James D Parriott in the book. “He sort of was terrorising the set. Some cast members had all sorts of PTSD with him. He had this hold where he knew he could stop production and scare people. I think he was just done…

JIM CARREY Renee dated Jim after starring alongside him in 1999’s Me, Myself & Irene. The actor’s said of her, “She’s lovely... she was very special to me.” JACK WHITE Renee was with the White Stripes musician for 18 months after meeting him in 2002 on the set of her movie Cold Mountain, in which he had a small part. KENNY CHESNEY Renee married Kenny in 2005 after dating for just four months. She filed for an annulment four months later. She called it “the biggest mistake of my life”. BRADLEY COOPER They started as friends when they co-starred in horror movie Case 39 in 2006. By 2009, things had turned romantic, but it lasted only two years. DOYLE BRAMHALL II Her longest relationship was with her college mate and…

At the age of six, Michala Banas had no idea she was “weeks away” from death. “I was born with a defect in my left kidney and it wasn’t discovered until I was six,” the Wellington-born star reveals to Woman’s Day. “So for six years, I was very unwell and they couldn’t work out why – they just kept thinking I was getting infections. “But thanks to my parents and their instincts, they took me to get a second opinion. Fortunately, that doctor decided to get some scans done and check out my kidneys. I was immediately rushed into emergency surgery right then and there!” Michala says she lost “most of my left kidney and part of my bladder” during the operation, adding that the doctor turned to her parents…

‘One birthday, when I blew the candles out, my wish was just to be a mum’ When most people hear the word “hysterectomy”, they don’t imagine a toddler undergoing the radical womb-removal procedure. But for young Queenstown woman Rebecca Freeman, having the surgery to remove rare muscle cancer as a two-year-old saved her life. Although the 23-year-old property management agency owner won’t ever be able to carry children, she had IVF for the first time at 16 to harvest her eggs, since her ovaries are still hung inside her, as though on a clothesline. “After a doctor’s visit at 18 months old, I was flown to Starship children’s hospital in Auckland, where they found I had rhabdomyosarcoma, a muscular cancer of the uterus,” explains Hawke’s Bay-born Rebecca. “I was one…

Approximately nine New Zealanders are diagnosed with breast cancer every day – that’s more than 3300 people each year. One in nine women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes, meaning you or someone you know could be affected by this disease. WHAT TO LOOK FOR Medical oncologist Belinda Kiely explains that the symptoms of breast cancer depend on where the tumour is and how quickly it’s growing in the breast. “Most people diagnosed with breast cancer are diagnosed with early stage disease, where the cancer is contained in the breast and the lymph nodes in the armpit,” she says. “Many people will have no symptoms and the breast cancer is found during a screening mammogram.” There are some signs to watch out for though, including a lump or…

Jonas Brothers band member Joe Jonas and his Game Of Thrones star wife Sophie Turner have high hopes for their luxurious Los Angeles mansion, listing it for $23.3 million. Situated in the exclusive Royal Oaks neighbourhood, the modern mansion boasts nine bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, a contemporary kitchen with an island doubling as a seven-seater breakfast bar, as well as several living and dining areas. The deluxe master suite features expansive windows and private balconies overlooking a canopy of treetops. There’s also a generous walk-in closet, complete with its own dressing room and spacious sitting area topped with a wood-panelled roof. The lavish pad is equipped with an impressive array of entertainment amenities, including a wine cellar, plush home theatre, vintage bar with pool table and a gym that looks…

LAMB & TOMATO CURRY WITH HOMEMADE ROTI SERVES 4 PREP 40 MINS COOK 50 MINS • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 small onion, chopped • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 500g lamb mince • ¼ cup mild Indian curry paste • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 cup beef stock • 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed • 2 tomatoes, chopped • natural yoghurt, coriander leaves, roti, to serve 1 In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Cook onion and garlic 4-5 mins, stirring, until golden. 2 Increase heat to high. Brown mince 5-6 mins, breaking up lumps. 3 Stir in paste. Cook 2 mins. Mix in stock. Simmer on low 20-25 mins until thickened. 4 Add chickpeas and tomato, stirring. Cook 3-4 mins to heat through. 5…

Living in today’s fast-paced world can be complex. Often we are pulled in many different directions as we face daily demands and pressures. Maintaining our health and wellbeing is critical, however, all too often it can be the last aspect that gets our attention. The world of wellbeing can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that often the simplest ideas are the most effective – it’s about making easy changes to your day-to-day routine. Arana by Dilmah, the experts in tea, is a revolution in simple self-care. The antioxidant benefits of tea are well known, but Dilmah’s Arana, which means “forest” in Sinhala, an official language of Sri Lanka, takes that principle to a whole new level, inspired by Ayurvedic traditions that are almost 3000 years old, to create…

Ayurveda believes detox is important for building strong immunity and a healthy metabolic system. This blend uses honeybush tea to create a naturally sweet brew with a honey-like taste and aroma. It is naturally caffeine-free and milder than both black and green tea, and contains essential minerals like potassium and magnesium, as well as vitamin C. The tea is combined with holy basil, which is said to help optimise liver and kidney function, alongside Indian sarsaparilla, which can help stimulate detoxification within your body and aid fluid retention. It’s a warm and comforting medium-strength beverage that can be taken throughout the day.…

What was it like working with your The Fountain co-star Hugh Jackman again? Hugh is just incredible and great at what he does. He’s a real true craftsman. There’s nothing he can’t do – he sings, he dances, he does it all – but he’s also the nicest, sweetest man. He’s amazing. Now you’ve been in Hollywood for so long, how do you keep it interesting for yourself? After a few decades, it’s not always exciting – it’s your work and you show up to do the job. But what really helps is when you’re working with people like Hugh and Rebecca Ferguson. It’s exciting to be part of that team. I’m very fortunate to have worked with the highest calibre of talents in our business, which helps me stay…

EVENT SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL The very best short films from around the world arrive in cinemas across the country (sorry, not you, Auckland!) from October 1. They’ll make you laugh, cry and feel every emotion in between. Visit showmeshorts.co.nz for more info on screenings and how you can watch online. TICKETS ON SALE NOW BOOK HOW TO TAKE A BREATH by Tania Clifton-Smith As a breathing dysfunction specialist and physiotherapist, Tania has spent the past 30 years teaching people how to breathe and with her extraordinary new book, she’s sharing those secrets with the world, showing how proper breathing can cure a myriad of problems. OUT NOW (Penguin, $30) ALBUM LOVE FOR SALE by Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett The unexpected duo has teamed up for a second record…

Model guests Miranda Kerr and hubby Evan Spiegel showed they still scrub up alright when they attended a friend’s wedding in Ecuador. Stone cold fox Beachgoers were turning their heads for good reason when Sharon Stone took to the shore in a plunging one-piece on holiday in France. In the swim! Starstruck actress Minnie Driver squeezed into her wetsuit for a dip in London’s Serpentine River. Queens of the night Jessica Chastain joined a drag performer for a selfie at the ’70s-themed premiere of her upcoming film The Eyes Of Tammy Faye in New York. Green scream Miley Cyrus pulled a kooky pose backstage at a music festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Tickled pink 1 News wonder Wendy Petrie clearly got the memo on matchy-matchy fashion (see page 74). “This time…

Prince Charles always dreamed of having a daughter – to the point where he is rumoured to have expressed in the delivery room his brief dismay that Prince Harry wasn’t a girl. So when Duchess Kate married his eldest son Prince William after seven years of dating, the king-in-waiting couldn’t have been happier that he finally had one. “Charles always loved Kate, from the moment Wills brought her home,” says a source. “She’s been a welcome addition to the family who handles herself perfectly, and he’s got a real soft spot for her.” BAD YEAR FOR ALL Now, Woman’s Day can reveal that Charles, 72, is leaning on his daughter-in-law more than ever after a “horrendous past year”, during which his father Prince Philip passed away, Harry moved to the…

When best friends, flatmates and fellow comedians Chris Parker and Brynley Stent first met as teens at a theatresports competition in Christchurch, it was love at first sight. Well, it was for Brynley, anyway. “I used to have a crush on Chris,” she confesses to Woman’s Day, revealing how they went from competing against each other to spending weekends hanging out together at Riccarton Mall. Chris continues, “Then one day Bryn texted me that she liked me, but I was in the closet, so I just said I wasn’t interested but that we could still be friends.” “There’s your headline: He broke my heart, but now we’re besties!” jokes Brynley, 32. (Well, if you insist!) “But honestly, I was absolutely fine with it because it meant I still got to…

Meeting at work seems to be all the rage, with Jason rumoured to be dating British actress and model Keeley Hazell, 35, who plays the role of Rupert’s younger girlfriend Bex in Ted Lasso. Jason and Keeley were snapped hiking together in LA on September 12 – the third time they’ve been spotted looking cosy this year. Keeley and Jason met on the set of Horrible Bosses 2 in 2014 but sources say they’ve only been dating “for a little while”. “It’s nothing serious at this point,” says an insider of the relationship, which is Jason’s first since his split from Olivia.…

KATHERINE HEIGL PULLS OUT OF EMMY RACE In a move that raised eyebrows at the studio and beyond, Katherine Heigl, who shot to fame playing Dr Izzie Stevens, announced in a statement that she would be withdrawing her 2008 Emmy nomination. “I did not feel I was given the material this season to warrant [it],” she said. “And in an effort to maintain the integrity of the academy organisation, I withdrew my name from contention.” Katherine, 42, was soon written out of the series by the show’s creator, Shonda Rhimes. ISAIAH’S CONFRONTATION WITH PATRICK In 2006, it was reported that Isaiah Washington said, “I’m not your little f * ggot like TR” during a physical confrontation with Patrick – referring to their co-star TR Knight, who at that point had…

When Olympic rower Hannah Osborne won silver in the double sculls in Tokyo in July, all she wanted to do was hug her loved ones. But COVID restrictions meant her family and beloved fiancé, fellow rower Anthony Allen, were at home in Aotearoa, cheering her on from afar. “It was hard not to celebrate afterwards with them,” she tells Woman’s Day. “I wanted to give them a big cuddle and say, ‘Thank you for being there.’ Anthony has really seen me at my best and worst, with the same to be said for my family and his.” Naturally quite shy, Cambridge-based Hannah struggles with being in the spotlight. Instead, she’s more comfortable out on the water, on her family farm or making pottery at home, where she has her own…

Pulling off amazing Lego creations on TV every week is no easy feat, but it’s nothing compared to the challenges Lego Masters contestant David Velasquez has faced being separated from his family in Colombia thanks to the pandemic. The project manager, who migrated to Australia in 2015, says the hardest thing he’s ever done was “leaving my parents and my brother in Colombia, knowing that we are halfway across the world and if anything happens to them, I can’t be there quick enough”. But it seems the sacrifice is worth it. The 42-year-old reveals both he and his wife Carolina “fell in love” with Oz – “the people, the culture, everything” – when visiting in 2012 and immediately applied for residency upon returning home. And it’s no wonder the couple…

Q My health has been deteriorating over the years and it’s now affecting my day-to-day life. I’m trying to stay positive. Am I heading in the right direction? Scorpio MITCHELL SAYS I feel you have extra healing angels around you at this time. I’m shown they are sending you a gentle blue light to fill your aura with positive healing energy. I’m told you generally have the right attitude and a great outlook on life. I feel you are on track – just keep going. Being patient and kind with yourself will make all the difference. Q I don’t know why I feel so down. I have a good life, but my size bothers me. Can you see me getting rid of this extra weight? I know I don’t eat…

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1 Always apply foundation first – you can then see how much more coverage you need from your concealer. 2 For pimples, use a thicker concealer, like those in sticks and pots, as a cream will just slide off. Apply with a small brush before blurring the edges out with the pad of your finger. 3 Set concealed spots or under eyes with a light dusting of translucent powder. 4 Always pick a concealer one shade lighter than your foundation. 5 When concealing dark circles, don’t go too close to the lash line and only apply to the shadowy areas. 6 Dot concealer on the outer corner and inner corner of the eye, then blend out towards the temple. This gives a lifted effect. 7 Try using green-tinted concealers to…

VIETNAMESE SHREDDED CHICKEN PANCAKES SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 35 MINS • ½ cup rice flour • 2 tbsp plain flour • ½ tsp ground turmeric • 2/3 cup light coconut milk • ½ cup iced water • 500g chicken breast fillets • 2 baby gem lettuce, leaves separated • 1 cup bean sprouts • 1 cup mint leaves • 1 cup coriander leaves • 4 radishes, thinly sliced • 1 carrot, shredded • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced • ½ cup Vietnamese salad dressing • 2 long red chillies, thinly sliced • lime wedges, to serve 1 In a large bowl, combine flours and turmeric. Season to taste. Gradually whisk in combined coconut milk and water until smooth. Chill, covered, 1 hour. 2 Meanwhile, bring a…

Curried fried-egg naan Celebrate World Egg Day on October 8 with this spicy spread! SERVES 2 Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 shop-bought naans. Toast both sides until warm and lightly toasted. Transfer to a plate. Add 1½ tbsp oil to same pan and add 1 large red onion, finely sliced, and 1 small garlic clove, sliced. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins to soften onion and crisp up garlic slices, then stir in 1-1½ tbsp mild Indian curry paste (such as korma or rogan josh), making sure to coat onions and garlic. Cook for a further 1 min. Using a spatula, make space in pan to crack 4 eggs into. Add eggs and cover with lid for 2-3 mins until eggs are fried or until…

Having an effective digestive system is essential for maintaining good health. Using a naturally caffeine-free base of Red Rooibos tea, which is low in tannins and rich in antioxidants, Arana Digestive combines lemongrass, coriander, curry leaves and cinnamon to help support your body’s natural digestive function. A blend like this might gently stoke your digestive fire so your body is able to absorb and ultilise nutrients better. Lemongrass can soothe the stomach lining, while cinnamon may have a stimulating effect on gastric juices and stomach acids. According to Ayurvedic principles, curry leaf is said to have digestive enzymes to aid your digestion and coriander is known for helping with indigestion. A gentle brew with a mild spice finish, this infusion can be enjoyed morning and night.…

I Am TUESDAY, 8.30PM, TVNZ 1 This Kiwi documentary series shares the extraordinary stories of everyday New Zealanders, told in their own words. The first episode follows the journey of David Ready, who was excommunicated from his home in Gloriavale after he took on the controversial Christian community’s leaders. Taskmaster UK WEDNESDAY, 8.30PM, TVNZ 2 The Taskmaster excitement continues as British boss Greg Davies and his lovable sidekick Alex Horne return to torture a fresh batch of contestants with mindboggling tasks. Battling it out are QI panellist Alan Davies, comedians Desiree Burch, Guz Khan and Morgana Robinson, and pro poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell. Head High MONDAY, 9PM, THREE As series two comes to a close, the acclaimed Kiwi high school rugby drama ratchets up the tension to new heights,…

1 My first name is really Domenica, which means Sunday in Italian. My surname means pilgrim. 2 The first words I ever said to my husband were, “Hello, I’m Nicky and I’m going to marry you.” 3 I have hugged Nigella Lawson. It was after I interviewed her on stage in Christchurch and I might have held on just a tiny bit too long. 4 I can touch my nose with my tongue. Not sure if that means I have a really long tongue or a very big nose. 5 The first thing I ever wrote was a poem called I Wish I Had A Pony. When I reached my thirties, I finally got my first horse and wrote my first novel. 6 I’m super-tall – 1.85 metres – and…

War of words JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE & JESSICA BIEL It appears this married couple are settling a fierce-looking argument in a very mature way – with a game of Scrabble! PRECIOUS CARGO! SARAH JESSICA PARKER The Sex And The City star was having yet another tough day at the office as she was carried around the New York set by a hunky extra while filming And Just Like That. MINI MOSSY! KATE MOSS The supermodel passed on the baton – or in this case the red dress – to her daughter Lila, who hit the runway with her proud mum in the front row. IT’S NO CHOKE! CHRIS O’DOWD & MELISSA McCARTHY We’re not too sure if we should be worried or cackling over this comic sketch, but regardless, we’re keen…

It’s been just over 25 years since princes William and Harry’s nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke was dragged into Charles’ messy split from Princess Diana. As part of a ruse from BBC journalist Martin Bashir to goad Diana into doing his infamous 1995 Panorama interview, he’s alleged to have shown her a faked abortion receipt, which he led her to believe was Tiggy’s after a tryst with Charles. Now, according to the UK’s Telegraph, Tiggy is being offered around $180,000 in damages. “Tiggy was right at the centre of Bashir’s manipulation,” says a source.…

‘Naturally you’ve got to have sexual tension – and we let it fly!’ Lucy Lawless hasn’t heard the news that middle-aged women aren’t supposed to be sexy. Onscreen as private investigator Alexa Crowe in the new season of TVNZ 1’s light-hearted drama My Life Is Murder, the actress is fabulous and flirty. “There are two hunky younger men on the show, so naturally you’ve got to have sexual tension – and we let it fly!” laughs the 53-year-old former Xena: Warrior Princess star, who reckons it’s time for older women to reclaim sexiness. “People are much more curious about women’s stories generally and older women are a huge market force, although we seem to have only just realised it.” Rather than freaking out when she hit middle age, Lucy is…

The wide brown paddocks were parched by drought, feed was scarce and hungry cattle had to be sold, and at that point, Simmone Jade Mackinnon realised her dream job was drawing to a close. It sounds like an episode of McLeod’s Daughters, the much-loved Aussie drama series that first screened nearly 20 years ago. Yet for the show’s former star Simmone, this was real life, labouring as a jillaroo on 2173 dusty hectares in country Queensland. “I can’t tell you how much I loved it,” smiles the single mum, who played Drover’s Run overseer Stevie Hall. “The drought was dire and we prayed for rain every day, but I’ve never been happier. Riding, driving tractors, mustering, fencing, helping with the calves... I was living my character’s life on an actual…

People who lose a significant amount of weight usually quantify it in physical kilograms, but for Caroline Back, it’s the loss of her emotional baggage that has been truly transformational. The 47-year-old shed a third of her body weight last year, not through diets, exercise or surgery, but by having hypnotherapy that completely changed her relationship with food. “Growing up, you could put anything down in front of me and I would pretty much eat it,” the mum-of-two from Rotorua admits. “I’ve always been the one to clear their plate first. At my heaviest, I was 97 kilos – and I’m only five foot four [1.62m].” Through the years, Caroline had tried many diets, often with success in the early days, but she would revert back to bad eating habits…

Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 The future may look hazy, but try not to stress, for lucky stars are gathering overhead. For those fretting over a lover or child, October’s proactive patterns could mark an important turning point. Meanwhile, direct your frustration into something physical and clear away those cobwebs. STAR TIP An indulgent, social weekend is written in the stars (even if it’s via Zoom)! BRIE LARSON Creative Libran Brie started her own YouTube channel during lockdown. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Trying to figure out where you’re heading? Mercury could uncover some fascinating facts (or secret info!) this month, so try to be patient. In the meantime, don’t be surprised if an old friend re-enters your orbit, along with some long-forgotten interests or ambitions. Wear red…

Have you heard the buzz? Beekeeping is an excellent hobby and a great way to support the world’s dwindling bee numbers. Plus, you’ll have access to a never-ending supply of honey. Doug Purdie, author of Backyard Bees, explains everything you need to know when setting up a hive of your own. THE BENEFITS Not only is beekeeping a great hobby, but it has benefits for everybody. “Just one hive in your backyard will help pollinate flowers many kilometres away, which is a bonus for all the vege gardeners in your area,” says Doug. “If you like honey, you’ll have plenty for you and your family, friends and neighbours, with the average suburban yield being upwards of 50kg per year.” Beekeeping will also open your eyes to the cycle of nature…

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