Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 46, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

It might sound silly, but I honestly don’t know how I would have survived this lockdown without Celebrity Treasure Island. As the monotonous, beige days at home have dragged on, watching those fabulous famous faces scheming and competing for some very worthy charities on a beautiful Northland beach has been a real ray of sunshine, pumping some much-needed drama into my uneventful weeks. As we gear up for Wednesday’s finale, the top six contestants share some juicy behind-the-scenes secrets with Woman’s Day, starting on page 18. Bravo to the cast and crew who braved weather bombs and COVID scares to put together this top-quality telly. My only complaint is: What on earth am I going to watch now? I’ve recently finished Maid on Netflix (genius!) and The Flight Attendant on…

Dolph Lundgren is back for the second Aquaman movie with Nicole Kidman, which has already started filming in the UK. Insiders say Dolph, who turns 64 this week, gave Nicole Kidman, 54, “a little too much attention” on the first film and is now under strict instructions to cool it! “Nicole and Dolph hit it off on day one of filming the first movie,” says a source. “It’s what you want between your actors, but it was clear he was developing a crush on her and it made things awkward. Nicole had to avoid him once the cameras stopped. He’s a genuinely great guy, but she wanted the situation cleared up before she went back to work, which is code for the production team to tell him, ‘Keep away from…

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to Los Angeles in 2020, it was Oprah Winfrey they turned to for help in getting a roof over the head of their infant son Archie. After all, the media mogul is among the most connected superstars on the planet, and Oprah immediately secured a multimillion-dollar Beverly Hills estate owned by her friend Tyler Perry as temporary shelter for the young family. Even before this, Meghan had already come to rely on Oprah, 67, enlisting her to help her mum Doria Ragland navigate the unrelenting public eye in the lead-up to the Sussexes’ 2018 wedding. So it was a given that when Prince Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, decided to speak publicly for the first time about their escape from Britain’s royal…

For George and Amal Clooney, relocating to Australia with their twins for the spring was always meant to be about balancing work and play. After all, George, alongside Julia Roberts, will be filming Ticket To Paradise in some of the most incredible parts of the country, leaving them ample opportunity to combine his job with a relaxing holiday for busy human-rights lawyer and mum Amal. The family of four are holed up at a stunning rural property on the NSW South Coast, where they’ve been given government permission to undertake their two weeks of quarantine privately, surrounded by staff and security. The Hollywood star has been spotted spending time with his four-year-old twins, Alex and Ella, as the family acclimatise to life in the bush. WHITSUNDAYS TRIP From NSW, they’ll…

Hollywood is in a state of shock after actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot a cinematographer dead on the set of his movie Rust. Young mum Halyna Hutchins was a 42-year-old camerawoman described by peers as a “rising star”. “She was exactly the type of person you wanted on your film,” one industry insider tells Woman’s Day. “She was one of a kind and will be so badly missed.” Since the tragedy, Alec, 63, has been seen supporting Halyna’s husband Matthew, 38, and nine-year-old son Andros – who was so traumatised by his mum’s passing that he was unable to speak for two days. “Alec is there for them, whatever they need,” a source reveals. “He is absolutely distraught.” The shocking events unfolded on October 21, when Alec – who is…

Singing teacher Julee-Anne Bell has spent 28 years helping her students find their voice – now she’s ready to let her own shine as she takes to the Voice Australia stage. Born completely blind, Julee-Anne fell in love with p performing at age five, when she sang at her school concert. She enjoyed it so much, her dad had to carry her off the stage! “Once I heard my voice in the microphone, that was it!” Julee-Anne tells Woman’s Day. “That feeling of being on stage was so exciting and it’s never gone away.” The 48-year-old turned to music for strength when her family’s Queensland home was hit by the devastating floods in 2011. “We lost all our family photos and the bottom level of our home,” Julee-Anne recalls. “It…

Christchurch mum Annie Anderson can still picture the obstetrician’s expression as the words “no heartbeat” gently escaped his mouth seven years ago, during a routine check-up when she was 17 weeks pregnant. Just moments earlier, the secondary school teacher was pointing out little limbs on the screen to show her preschooler and toddler. But as the room spun and froze around her, Annie realised she’d lost a beloved baby for the second time. “We lost a baby at nine weeks in utero a year before and although each miscarriage presented its own challenges, we didn’t realise people lost babies in the second trimester,” shares Annie, 39, the author of Your Soul Is Wintering, a book about the grief and recovery of baby loss. “I was induced and I laboured a…

Q It’s been nine years since my last relationship ended and broke my heart. Is there someone out there for me? I’m extremely lonely. My life in every other way is adequate. BL MITCHELL SAYS I feel you have a big heart and a lot of love to share, but you’ve been unknowingly holding onto old hurts and emotions that are connected to your last relationship. To help release and clear any blocks to the perfect loving relationship, say this affirmation every day. “My heart is open and ready for love. I welcome love with open arms.” Your angels tell me a very loving relationship is on the horizon for you – you won’t always be lonely. Q My dear parents both passed in 2012 aged in their early 90s…

If you’re new to yoga, getting started can feel a little daunting and overwhelming. But the beauty of this ancient practice is that it doesn’t discriminate. In fact, it’s an exercise that suits everyone and every body. “Yoga is a combination of the mind, body and spirit,” says instructor Courtney Love (no, not that one!). “When practised correctly and consistently, yoga can tone the body, improve strength, increase flexibility, relieve back pain and improve balance.” The benefits go beyond just the physical and can help to relax your mind. “It is also incredible for your mental health,” explains Courtney. “With each sequence, we practise connecting the breath to the body. Each movement is made with intention. This is a form of meditation and does wonders for the brain. Yoga allows…

TIPS FOR... SHIRT DRESSES This classic style often comes with a matching belt or tie. Pair with sandals and a leather belt for a casual day look or switch to a glitzy bejewelled evening alternative to dress things up at night. TIPS FOR... BUSY PRINTS Make colours pop by teaming with accessories or footwear that pick up shades in the print. If you’re after more of a casual boho vibe, play things down with neutrals. TIPS FOR... WHITE Crisp white is a stylish summer favourite. For a flattering finish, opt for quality fabrics and steer clear of clingy designs. Textured pieces are great for adding depth and contrast. If you’re feeling washed out, a bold lip is an instant fix.…

CHICKEN SAUSAGE CACCIATORE SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 40 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 8 thick chicken sausages • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 200g small button mushrooms • 200g punnet grape cherry tomatoes • ½ cup white wine • 6 sprigs fresh thyme, plus extra to serve • 400g can cherry tomatoes • ¾ cup chicken stock • 260g jar chargrilled capsicum, drained • ¾ cup Sicilian olives marinated in lemon and herbs • Steamed broccolini, baby spinach leaves, crusty bread, to serve 1 Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large, deep non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add sausages. Cook, turning occasionally, for 12 mins or until browned. Remove from pan and set aside. 2 Add remaining…

SERVES 10-12 Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place ¼ teaspoon each ground cloves, cayenne pepper and ground chilli in a small frying pan over medium heat, along with 4-6 cardamom pods (seeds removed, ground). Allow the spices to toast without burning to release their aromas – about 30-40 seconds. Remove from the heat and set aside. Melt 400g dark chocolate either in the microwave (remove and stir every 30-40 seconds) or in a bowl set over a saucepan of boiling water. Add the spices, 2/3 cup each pistachios and cashews (both roughly chopped), ½ cup dried cranberries (roughly chopped) and the finely grated zest of half an orange to the melted chocolate, then stir to combine. Pour onto the prepared tray, spreading it evenly. Scatter over extra nuts…

MOVIE ETERNALS Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden and Salma Hayek sparkle in Marvel’s star-studded superhero movie, which follows an ancient race of immortal beings who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years and must team up to defeat our planet’s latest threat. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK FLOATING DOWN THE RIVER by Simon Stanley The two-time Aotearoa Music Award winner is doing it for the kids, with his song about a fun tubing adventure now a picture book that sees two Kiwi children going on a rafting trip surrounded by classic NZ flora and fauna. OUT MONDAY (Yellow Mellow Moose, $19.99) MUSIC VOYAGE by ABBA Mamma mia, here we go again! After an enormous 40-year break, the Swedish super troupe has finally reunited and their new music sounds just the…

He put a ring on it! NZ Idol host Dominic Bowden introduced his new fiancée, Kiwi model Esther Cronin, on Instagram. “Let the good times continue to roll!” Aisle be there Vin Diesel walked his late Fast & Furious co-star Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow down the aisle as she married model Louis Thornton-Allan in the Dominican Republic. Red-carpet royalty The Queen’s Gambit actress Anya Taylor-Joy joined Kiwi sweetheart Thomasin McKenzie for the LA premiere of their film Last Night In Soho. Kim’s a ray of light! Orange you glad you wore a hat? Treasure Island fave Kimberley Crossman was a tangerine dream as she made the most of some lockdown sun at her Auckland home. 2 Become 1 Two of our fave acts, the Spice Girls and Coldplay, combined when…

When Bindi Irwin gave birth to her daughter Grace Warrior, she gushed, “I cannot wait to be able to tell beautiful Grace all of these stories about Dad, to be able to share with her what an amazing father he was.” And now family insiders tell Woman’s Day that the precocious wee seven-month-old has already learnt her late grandfather Steve Irwin’s name! “Bindi’s been telling Grace stories about her ‘Poppy Steve’ and how he was her hero who loved all animals,” a close source spills. “Grace seems to love stories about him and they’re convinced she can almost say his name – it might even be among her first words! Bindi’s never felt closer to her dad than she does through Grace, who already looks a lot like him.” The…

REESE WITHERSPOON Actress and producer Reese has reportedly ignored several pitches made by Meghan. “Reese is a big fan of Kate [Duchess of Cambridge] – they go all the way back to a 2011 garden party – and she was horrified when Meghan slammed her on Oprah. She thought it was tacky,” says a source. ANGELINA JOLIE The Queen of Hollywood “has no time for Meghan”, says an insider, and is a little “creeped out” by how Meghan has tried to follow in her footsteps as an actress, humanitarian and author. “Anything Ange has done, Meghan will try and do, too,” says the source. “Not to mention, Angelina has a strong working relationship with Prince William, and she has no interest in getting in the middle of Meghan’s feud with…

What was your strategy? EDNA SWART: I never thought I’d ever be considered for this show, let alone come this far, so my game play at the start was just to sit back and scope out all the players. As the show progressed, I started making moves, however, I really didn’t think I was such a threat to people. I thought I was playing it cool! What was your highlight? Going against Richie Barnett in the endurance challenge, even though I lost! This was the only challenge that truly tested my physical limits and I have so much respect for Richie because he actually played the game. What was your greatest challenge? Living quarters aside, the biggest challenge was always having to be on. You couldn’t escape the game and…

What was your strategy? CHRIS PARKER: Apart from not being swept out to sea in a rip, my goal was to not get kicked off first, so initially my strategy was to lay low. But being a blond gay giant who’s an extreme show-off meant that didn’t really work! I later found strength in being loyal, honest and upfront with my alliances, and then trying to keep things light-hearted and fun so people wanted me around. What was your greatest challenge? I’m absolutely allergic to confrontation – it gives me gas – so whenever there was any, I was always extremely out of my comfort zone. And let’s be honest, there was a lot! What was your highlight? Stealing Art ’s shorts. Kidding! I loved getting to meet the entire…

It’s been claimed Nicolas Cage walked off a film set in August due to Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s unsafe behaviour. In her first movie as head armourer, Hannah was reportedly accused of breaking safety procedures by several crew members on the set of The Old Way and allegedly twice fired a gun without warning. Veteran actor Nicolas, 57, reportedly stormed off set screaming, “Make an announcement, you just blew my f ** king eardrums out!” On-set colleagues say Hannah – who is the daughter of veteran Hollywood weapons expert Thell Reed – failed to follow basic gun safety protocols.…

For any budding singer, being related to Jessica Mauboy would be a dream come true, but her niece Saraya Mauboy-Hudson wants to make it on her own terms and didn’t even tell her aunt she was auditioning for The Voice! “It was so hard to keep it from her, but I just wanted to have some sort of surprise,” the 17-year-old from Darwin tells Woman’s Day. “Watching Aunty Jess make her dreams come true was always inspiring. I wanted to know what that felt like, but I didn’t want to have high expectations from anyone.” Saraya had planned to wait a few years before launching her musical career, but when a friend applied for The Voice on her behalf, she knew it was a chance she couldn’t turn down. “Stepping…

There are few life stages more stressful than planning a wedding or building a new home, but Amber Shine is calmly managing both amid a global pandemic. However, that’s not surprising given the stressful situations she and her twin sister Serena have voluntarily put themselves in. On the US reality series Naked And Afraid, the Kiwi stars – known as the Wild Twins on social media – were stranded nude on a deserted island in shark-infested waters, before being stalked by leopards and fighting off hyenas in the African wilderness. They’ve also battled -40 degree temperatures and 145km/h winds while climbing Alaska’s Mt McKinley. But now the 30-year-old twins face a different challenge. Unable to indulge in their beloved outdoor activities and trapped in Level Three in rural South Auckland,…

Sporting a chic bob, a friendly face and a warm smile, Marea Smith has the perfect cover for her life as a spy. “I don’t look suspicious – I just look like a grandmother going about doing some shopping,” Marea, 72, tells Woman’s Day from her home on the Central Coast in New South Wales. The great-grandmother, who boasts she’s never had her cover blown in her 30 years as a private investigator, thrives on the thrill of chasing criminals, investigating crooks, catching cheats and collecting debts. “That adrenaline rush when you solve a case, there’s nothing better!” says Marea, who runs private investigation company Blondell Group. Always curious, even as a child, for Marea it was the brutal stabbing murder of 15-year-old friends Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharrock at…

Always remembered AMANDA SAYS Simba tells me he passed over very recently with major organ failure and he was only seven-and-a-half. He came to the family from a rescue home. Simba laughs and says he was adopted from a lost dogs home where they had a couple of cats. He was very affectionate, and even though he was not with Jasmin the last bit of his life, he never forgot her nor did he stop loving her and thinking about her. He wants her to know the bond they have is never broken. He wants Jasmin to know that he knew how much she missed him. Simba starts singing to Jasmin and then I see him singing to all the birds and he apparently did this often as he was…

Stepping out with freshly done nails has to be one of the best feelings in the world. But if you don’t want to spend the cash to have your nails professionally done, an at-home manicure can be just as good and satisfying. We spoke to Mavala trainer Tracey Winder to get all her best step-by-step tips on achieving a professional look from the comfort of your very own couch. Step 1 Prepare Yo u know that old adage “fail to prepare and prepare to fail”? When it comes to nails, that couldn’t be more accurate. “A manicure is only as good as the time and effort that goes into the preparation and protection,” says Tracey. “Remove any excess nail polish and check the state of your cuticles. If they’re…

It’s no secret the holidays are an expensive time of year. From Christmas parties that require a new outfit to countless social events and, of course, the worst offender: gifting. Before you know it, it’s easy to rack up some serious debt. Financial adviser and author of On Your Own Two Feet: The Essential Guide To Financial Independence For All Women, Helen Baker, explains how you can stay on top of your festive finances this year. SPENDING PLANS The easiest way to blow out your Christmas spending is not having – and sticking to – a budget. I prefer to call it a spending plan because budget sounds restrictive and people tend to stick to a spending plan because they know they are allowed to enjoy it as it was…

CHICKEN MARYLANDS WITH TOMATO SALSA SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + RESTING COOK 25 MINS • 4 tomatoes, 2 chopped, 2 sliced • 1 yellow capsicum, seeded, chopped • 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped • 1 red onion, finely chopped • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp extra • 2 tbsp white-wine vinegar • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 4 chicken marylands • ¼ cup torn basil leaves, plus extra to serve • 100g soft feta, crumbled 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray with foil. 2 To make salsa, in a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, capsicum, cucumber and onion. 3 In a small jug, whisk oil, vinegar and mustard together. Stir through the above vegetable mixture and season. Set aside 20 mins. 4 In a large…

Ssstylish in snakeskin CHRISTINA AGUILERA The Beautiful singer stepped out in LA looking, well, beautiful. Rocking a new red ’do and a skin-tight outfit, Xtina still has the x-factor! What a Scream! DREW BARRYMORE Twenty-five years after the release of the cult horror classic, the Scream star caught up with her arch nemesis Ghostface on her US talk show. ‘CALL ME POKE-MOM!’ MICHELLE VISAGE The Drag Race diva cuddled up to Pikachu and a puppy named Pickle to promote a new Nintendo game. Dude, where’s my car? CINDY CRAWFORD The supermodel proved she’s better on the catwalk than she is in a car park, after misplacing her ride in Santa Monica. Hey, it’s happened to the best of us! DUVET DISASTER! SARAH JESSICA PARKER SJP may have taken “I woke…

The Edge radio star Meg Mansell has given birth to her first child, a daughter she’s named Daisy Penelope. “She’s perfect – I’m so happy,” she told her breakfast show colleagues on air a few days after welcoming the 3.7kg bundle of joy. “I feel at such a loss trying to explain how I’m feeling,” Meg wrote on Instagram, where she paid tribute to her husband, fellow radio star Guy. “Seeing him as a dad is so overwhelming. An incredible support during labour and has been smitten with his daughter ever since. I’m so lucky to have him.” Also in awe of his partner, The Rock producer Guy writes, “You were brought into this world by your powerful, beautiful and brave mum, who absolutely nailed pregnancy and birth. Watching someone…

Everything Ryan Reynolds touches turns to gold, so it came as a shock to fans when he announced he’s taking a long break from movie-making. Insiders tell Woman’s Day the 45-year-old’s dramatic decision to walk away from one of the highest-paid careers in Hollywood history has everything to do with saving his marriage to Blake Lively, 34. “Between movies and his businesses, he has no time for her and the kids,” says a source. “Blake is craving a normal life and she told him something has to go.” With the couple estimated to be worth a combined $240 million, they won’t need to supplement Ryan’s lost income for a while! “Blake couldn’t be happier,” adds the friend. “She’s looking forward to domestic bliss and family dinners every night. She’s even…

Prince Harry was sent into a “tailspin of anxiety” when he found out his grandmother was in hospital, rushing to make a teary call to her and keeping his iPhone on loud mode ever since. “Harry, like William, was quite shocked at the thought of the Queen being in hospital, and he’s been anxiously awaiting word on whether he should jump on a plane home and go and see her,” says a source. “He’s been assured she’s resting and recovering well, and there’s no urgent need to return. Royal aides won’t be wanting him around the palace raising anyone’s stress levels.” However, a source says 37-year-old Harry’s “never forgiven himself” for not answering a call from home telling him his grandfather Prince Philip had passed. “The UK embassy had to…

Jennifer Aniston has declared Friends “would not have been the same” without castmate James Michael Tyler, who died on October 24 aged 59, after a long battle with prostate cancer. “Friends would not have been the same without you. Thank you for the laughter you brought to the show and to all of our lives. You will be so missed,” the 54-year-old actress wrote in a tribute on social media. “The world knew him as Gunther (the seventh ‘Friend’)… but Michael’s loved ones knew him as an actor, musician, cancer-awareness advocate and loving husband,” the actor’s family said in a statement. First diagnosed in 2018, the star – who also appeared in Sabrina The Teenage Witch and Just Shoot Me! – kept his illness private, only announcing the sad news…

As the fallout of Halyna’s death continues, film fans have pointed out an eerie connection between Dave Halls – the assistant director who gave Alec the loaded gun – and another fatal on-set shooting. Dave also worked on The Crow: Salvation – a sequel to the 1993 film The Crow – in which Bruce Lee’s actor son Brandon was shot dead in similar circumstances. Brandon died at 28 while filming a death scene, when a prop gun that was only meant to fire a blank discharged a bullet. Last week, the Lee family released a statement saying, “Our hearts go out to the family of Halyna Hutchins and to Joel Souza and all involved in the incident on Rust. No one should ever be killed by a gun on a…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Your stars are ablaze with activity, but with so much on offer, finding the right balance could be a challenge. Be selective about what you take on, and factor in plenty of R&R. If you’re feeling a tad jittery, blame Mars – then throw yourself into something that works up a sweat. STAR TIP If you’re looking for companionship (or perhaps romance), join a community garden! TILDA SWINTON “I want to be happy, I have no interest in being miserable. That’s my modus operandi,” says the Scorpio actress. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 As your interest in health and psychology grows, mysteries of all shapes and sizes will lure you in – you might even unearth a family skeleton or two. Sunday could…

FLOWER POWER Forget the intricacies of painting on your own nail art and grab a pack of these stickers instead. Just peel, stick and swipe with a coat of clear polish for fun nails that last for up to two weeks. Flowerbed Nail Stickers, $15.70 FANCY FEET Summer isn’t too far away, so if your feet are looking a bit fragile and cracked, step up your pedicure with a decent foot scrub. This set has everything you need to treat, buff and hydrate tired soles, and only takes a couple of minutes. Starskin VIP Fab Feet Fast Instant Foot Peeling Treatment, $60…

Is there anything more thrilling than the countdown to Christmas? The suspense is almost enough to rival the actual day – almost! This DIY advent calendar adds to the fun, so get your little ones involved and let them design the house exterior. Fill the inside shelves with little gifts, which when opened reveal fun festive activities such as “decorate the tree”, “Christmas movie night” or “bake a gingerbread house”. Number the gifts, or allow the kids to pick at random. The best part? You can reuse it next year. YOU WILL NEED • Skill saw and jigsaw (or have the timber pre-cut on a 45-degree angle at a merchant to form a house shape) • 90mm x 10mm pine clears (2 x 375mm for sides, 250mm for shelves and…

TUNA & SPINACH PASTA BAKE SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 30 MINS • 350g penne pasta • 60g butter, chopped • ¼ cup plain flour • 2 cups milk • 425g can tuna, drained • 60g baby spinach leaves • ½ cup chopped chargrilled capsicum • 2 green onions, sliced • 1 lemon, grated zest, 1 tbsp juice • ½ cup panko crumbs • ¼ cup grated parmesan • salad, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease four 2-cup ovenproof dishes. 2 In a large saucepan, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain well. Set aside. 3 Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter on medium. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 min. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Return to heat and cook, stirring,…