Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 37, 2022 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

If you didn’t watch last year’s reality television juggernaut Celebrity Treasure Island, you missed a treat! It had everything – comedy, pathos, plotting, trials and triumph. I can’t wait for it to start again this year and I’m delighted that Lynette Forday is one of the competitors. Her Shorty character Grace Kwan was one of my favourites and also the first Asian face to appear on mainstream New Zealand TV! Lynette talks to us about her pioneering role and how pleased she is to be one of three celebrities of Asian descent on the show this year. Obviously, I’m no groundbreaking actor, but as a fellow not-very-tall ex-ballet dancer, I’m Team Lynette all the way. We were also lucky enough to chat to celebrity couple Zac and Erin about their…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Sylvester Stallone won’t be happy to hear his soon-to-be-ex-wife, Jennifer Flavin, has been inundated with dinner invites from wannabe suitors since filing for divorce from the Rocky star after 25 years of marriage. But sources say there’s only one man whose call she’ll answer – James Packer’s! The 54-year-old Aussie billionaire knows exactly how to patch the gorgeous mum-of-three’s broken heart, because he did it before in 1994 when Sly dumped her in a six-page letter via Fedex! James swept Jennifer, 54, off her feet after meeting at a US polo match and the two became Down Under’s “it couple”, until she moved back to the US. “James healed her heart but she broke his the minute Sly changed his mind and presented her with an…

Royal news In the two years since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex departed for America, the Queen’s “never complain, never explain” ethos has been sorely tested as the couple made serious public allegations against the royal family. Most damaging has been Meghan’s repeated claims of alleged racism and mistreatment, spouted on podcasts, TV shows and opinion pieces in the American press. Sadly, if anyone thought the duchess would give it a rest after it was revealed the Queen was enjoying much-needed rest at Balmoral Castle with mobility issues, they had another thing coming. Last week, the 41-year-old actress continued her public attack on the monarchy, telling highbrow US magazine The Cut that, “It’s interesting, I’ve never had to sign anything that restricts me from talking.” As “interesting” as Meghan…

Celebrity news Throughout her career, Julia Roberts hasn’t exactly created herself a wide network of A-list friends, with many insiders in Tinseltown admitting she can be “quite tricky” to work with. One person who seems not to have received that memo is her long-time best mate and acting royalty George Clooney! The pair, who first bonded in 2001 on the set of Ocean’s Eleven, are this week celebrating their friendship turning 21 in their new movie, Ticket To Paradise – their sixth time sharing a big screen! Speaking to Woman’s Day, industry sleuths reveal that George absolutely “adores” the actress who he has “electric chemistry with”. And while rumours have swirled that the pair are closer than just friends, especially given the mystery around their first meeting in a hotel…

Real life Earlier this year, former The Block NZ favourite Rachel Rasch-Hill sat in a dark radiography room while her son Otis lay in front of a screen, which showed a large mass in the teenager’s abdomen. Texting her husband Tyson Hill, Rachel said she was worried. Something wasn’t right. Less than two weeks later, Rachel’s fears were confirmed when doctors diagnosed their 15-year-old with a rare form of cancer. Devastatingly, the Wellington family was also told it was incurable. “In the beginning, I couldn’t sleep or eat for a month and thought I’d never be happy again,” says Rachel, 45, who appeared in the first season of The Block NZ in 2012 with her hubby, 46. “I wouldn’t make eye contact with Tyson because every time I looked at…

Chongqing hot & sour noodle A scrumptious dish bursting with flavour SERVES 4 Cook 200g softened dried sweet potato or mung bean noodles (soaked in cold water 1 hour to soften and then drained) in a saucepan of boiling water until tender, 8-10 mins. They will still be chewy, but should be fully translucent when cooked. Drain and rinse with warm water, drain again and set aside. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add 4 cloves garlic (minced) and stir-fry until fragrant. Add 1 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorns, 1 tsp five-spice powder, ¼ cup chilli oil and ¼ cup light soy sauce, then stir. Remove from heat and add ¹/³ cup Chinkiang vinegar. Divide this sauce between four bowls. Divide noodles…

Psychics Q I feel unsettled where I am living. Will my partner and I move to a different place or stay where we are? I am also concerned about my adult grandson. What does the future hold for him? Concerned MITCHELL SAYS I’m told you’ve been feeling unsettled for some time now, but your partner is the one who feels uncertain about moving. Down the track, I can see you making the decision together to move to a newly built home that is near the water. I feel you will both be happy and feel much more settled there. I feel your grandson is a sensitive soul. I’m told he has had a few setbacks in his life, but over the next year he will really grow into himself and…

Piano man & the pop princess Billy Joel brought out American pop megastar Olivia Rodrigo to perform at his 82nd consecutive sold-out show in New York. Cruisy life Julianne Moore beamed as she arrived at the 79th Venice International Film Festival by yacht. How else does one make an entrance? Ta-da! Actress Rosario Dawson ensured everyone at the Clerks III premiere in LA were green with envy for her flowing lime dress. Heat wave Broadcaster Toni Street cooled off with a dip in the ocean after a busy day shopping in Hawaii. I’m Fonz of you! Happy Days star Henry Winkler took his rarely seen daughter Zoe as his date to the TIAH 4th Annual Fundraiser in LA. Ray of sunshine Looking summery and sensational in a white bikini, mum-of-three…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Former Home And Away star Kate Ritchie was arrested for drink driving last week. The actress turned radio personality, 44, returned a reading of 0.06 after she was pulled over for a random breath test last Monday. Kate was swiftly taken to a Sydney police station, where she was fined and suspended from driving for three months. “Sadly, everyone who knows her and loves her is aware she’s had a difficult last few years,” says a source, who reveals that away from the spotlight, things have been tough. The end of her turbulent marriage to former NRL player Stuart Webb – who, too, has been arrested for drink-driving – and her struggle to separate her own identity from her character Sally Fletcher, who she’d…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello are fighting off rumours of a marital rift after the actress was forced to attend Sarah Hyland’s wedding with her son Manolo, 30, as her “plus one” just weeks after the couple put their Beverly Hills house on the market. To add further fuel to the fire, the reason for 45-year-old Joe’s absence from the wedding was his “work schedule”, however fans were quick to point out the actor finished his work commitments months ago. “It seems like the oldest excuse in the Hollywood book,” says a source. “Nothing could have been so important that he’d send Sofia off to a wedding without him. “She certainly looked disappointed he wasn’t there, but there have also been rumours he’s getting tired of…

In her interview with The Cut, Meghan sensationally revealed that at the 2019 premiere of The Lion King, a South African cast member told her, “I just need you to know – when you married into this family, we rejoiced in the streets the same as we did when [Nelson] Mandela was freed from prison.” The comment didn’t sit well with the late Nelson’s grandson, Mandla Mandela (right). “Madiba’s celebration was based on overcoming 350 years of colonialism with 60 years of a brutal apartheid regime in South Africa. So it cannot be equated to as the same.” He added that apartheid was not the same as Meghan’s marriage to a “white prince”.…

Exclusive Erin Simpson had always imagined ringing in her 40th birthday in Las Vegas. There’d be Champagne, dancing, and all her friends and family. As it turned out, her milestone day couldn’t have been more different – she and husband Zac Franich were instead quietly settling into life as a family of three after welcoming their bonny baby boy Harrison Trevor several days earlier. “My 40th was very different to what I’d imagined when I was younger, but totally lovely because I got the most epic present ever,” beams Erin, her baby sleeping in her arms. “I wouldn’t have called myself maternal before, but the love I have for this little guy has just blown me away. It’s incredible.” Harrison was born at Auckland’s Waita- kere Hospital at 7.30pm on…

Hollywood’s favourite joke has always been that all-American heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio doesn’t date anyone over 25. And at the age of 47, it seems he has no plans to start! Last week, Tinseltown was rife with rumours that the Oscar-winner was getting ready to split from his model-turned-actress girlfriend Camila Morrone, who turned 25 in June. Now it’s official – the pair have gone their separate ways and Leo has maintained his reputation for a titanic age gap. Here we look at the bevy of beauties who’ve dated and ditched the untameable serial dater… CAMILA MORRONE DATED: 2018-2022 SPLIT: AGE 25 Leo is a braver man than most to split with a woman who once called Al Pacino a father figure! She was meant to be the one who broke…

Reality bites There were a few sleepless nights as Maree and James Steele worried about how their young children would react to them leaving home to film The Block: Redemption for 13 weeks. Their fears were quickly quashed when they finally broke the news to the cute duo, Mia, five, and James, three. “We sat down and explained to them that Nana and Papa were coming to live at our house, and Nani would be next door – that’s their three favourite people. Mia immediately piped up, ‘Cool, when are you going to leave?’” Maree recalls with a giggle. While Maree and James grapple with long days working on their O- rewa renovation, the kids are living the dream at home with their grandparents… “Usually, in our house, Coco Pops…

Real life When mum of three Nargis Hovik went to her doctor with a string of health complications such as nasty rashes, hair loss, infected gums, nail fungus and unexplained weight gain, the chef and business owner never expected her breast implants were the cause. Although her GP brushed off the symptoms, putting them down to ageing since she was nearing 30, Nargis knew it was something more. After stumbling across a story about breast implant illness, the Aucklander had hers removed two weeks later. Within a few months, the symptoms had cleared. “I gave birth to my eldest daughter when I’d just turned 21 and finished breastfeeding her at 22, and I thought my boobs were like used tea bags and that it was unfair because I was too…

Be well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Many of us aren’t aware that one in five New Zealanders aged 15 and over are diagnosed with a mood and/or anxiety disorder. Plus, the number of Kiwis with high levels of mental distress is trending upwards. But while this may be something that many people can relate to, mental health struggles can also have a way of going unnoticed. If someone close to you is experiencing difficulties, being able to recognise the signs can place you in a better position to help. Psychologist Luke Foster says that spreading the message that “it ain’t weak to speak”, normalises discussions about mental health and to empower people to ask for help. WHAT TO LOOK FOR Luke says the…

Fantastic florals Opt for a bold floral design with a retro feel. This midi-length tiered dress has a relaxed silhouette and puffed sleeves. You can switch out the fabric belt for a statement leather one. Geometric goodness Embracing a monochrome look is a go-to favourite of our future Queen. Start with a geometric print dress, then add same-hued heels and headwear. A classic clutch completes this classic ensemble. Polka-dot perfection A timeless polka-dot dress has been a trusted option for Kate over the years and this pleated shirtdress in vibrant red is just the ticket. Go for bright white accessories, including a fashionable yet functional slingback and a mock croc handbag. STOCKISTS EziBuy ezibuy.com Forever New forevernew.co.nz…

Everyday food SHORTCUT NUTELLA PUDDINGS MAKES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 5 MINS • ½ cup Nutella • ½ cup milk • 400g frozen chocolate cake • mascarpone, raspberries,to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Arrange 4 x ½-cup ramekins on an oven tray. 2 In a small bowl, whisk Nutella and milk until smooth. 3 Cut cake into quarters, then halve widthways. Arrange half cake pieces in base of ramekins (trimming to fit). Pour over half the Nutella mixture. Repeat layers with cake and remaining Nutella mixture. 4 Bake 5 mins until heated through. Serve with mascarpone and raspberries. TIP For an extra cheat’s decoration crumble over a Flake bar. PASSIONFRUIT CITRUS CREPE CAKE SERVES 14 PREP 20 MINS + CHILLING • 16 ready-madecrepes • 1kg full-creamricotta • ½…

ZUCCHINI, FETA & CORN SCONE WEDGES PREP + COOK TIME 55 MINUTES MAKES 6 • 125g tinned corn* • 1 small zucchini (90g),grated coarsely • 150g feta, crumbled • 2/3 cup (50g) finelygrated parmesan • 2 tsp dried oregano • 3 cups (450g) self-raising flour* • 2 tsp caster sugar* • 1 cup (250ml) milk,approximately, plusextra for brushing 1 Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan. Grease and line a large oven tray with baking paper. 2 Pour corn into a medium bowl. Add zucchini, 100g of the feta, parmesan and half the oregano to corn mixture, stirring to combine. 3 Sift flour and sugar into a large bowl; stir in zucchini mixture. Make a well in the centre; add milk. Using a butter knife, cut milk through flour mixture to form…

Have you ever felt that something has happened that you can’t quite explain? It could be a number that keeps popping up, or a strange hunch you can’t quite shake. This is known as being guided by the universe, and it’s something many people experience. Yet they often aren’t sure how to explain why they trusted these secret signals or how to recreate this experience to gain further guidance. Some people are highly sensitive to signs from the universe and see them everywhere, while other people rarely notice them. How to tap into your intuition Set aside 20 minutes, for a minimum of one day a week. The best time is first thing in the morning when you’re fresh and your vibration is at its highest. Have…

Put your Beast foot forward IDRIS ELBA Hitting the red carpet for his new film Beast, Idris showed his wild side and put his left foot in. What if the Hokey Tokey is what it’s all about, eh? Orly’s shower scream ORLANDO BLOOM Holidaying in the Italian Riviera is a tough gig. Even taking a beach shower is fraught with danger – water too hot, a large inflatable toucan taking up all the space, water in your ears... Toughen up, Orlando! TAKING THE MIC! DOLLY PARTON The country icon has launched a new pet clothing and accessories line, appropriately named Doggy Parton. “Part of the proceeds will support Willa B. Farms, a rescue where animals in need find never-ending love. Don’t we all need that?” says Dolly. Hogging the bed…

BRADLEY & IRINA BACK TOGETHER? Could a reunion be on the cards for Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk? The former couple sparked speculation they may be giving things another shot when they enjoyed a trip to the Bahamas together recently. The pair, who have been co-parenting five-year-old daughter Lea since their split in 2019, have always been a united force when it comes to their girl, but friends are convinced Bradley, 47, wants to give their romance another shot. “It was his idea to take some time out and everyone thinks he’s testing the waters for a reunion with Irina,” says an insider. “They both want a sibling for Lea, but Bradley’s the kind of guy who would only agree if they were back together.” The 36-year-old supermodel certainly seems…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Jennifer Lopez went on an online rant last week, accusing someone at her wedding of leaking a video of her performing for her new husband, Ben Affleck, at their reception in Georgia. “This was taken without permission. Period. And whoever did it took advantage of our private moment,” the star responded when the clip of her singing a new song started doing the rounds on news and fan sites. “I don’t know where you all are getting it from because we had non-disclosure agreements and asked everyone not to share anything from our wedding.” The 53-year-old then accused the mystery wedding guest of having cashed in on the clip.…

Britney Spears has revealed she turned down “lots of money” to do a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. “I have offers to do interviews with Oprah and so many people for lots and lots of money, but it’s insane,” the 40-year-old Toxic singer said during a 22-minute audio rant she uploaded to YouTube. “I don’t want any of it. For me, it’s beyond a sit-down proper interview.” Brit also hit out once again at her family and the abuse she alleges she suffered at their hands during her conservatorship. “I felt like my family threw me away,” tells the singer. “I was performing for thousands of people a night in Vegas… I was a machine, not even human almost. It was insane.” Brit’s mother Lynne, 67, has denied…

HOT OFF THE PRESS As Doc Martin prepares to launch its final season in the UK, the show’s long-serving actor Martin Clunes has assured his devoted fans that he won’t be away from our screens for too long! Martin, 60, who has played the cantankerous, blood-fearing surgeon on the much-loved British medical comedy ever since it premiered in 2004, revealed he’s set to make a major career pivot by starring in a gritty drama centred around a drug trafficking cartel in Wales. “It’s about the County Lines drug-selling business model in rural Wales,” the actor told media recently. The news may provide little comfort for the fans who have followed Doc’s journey through 10 critically acclaimed seasons, but Martin explains it sadly was a “good time” for it…

Royal news With her tight centre-parted up-do and strong stare, royal fans were quick to note comparisons between Meghan and the last exiled royal wife, the Duchess of Winsdor Wallis Simpson. Many online felt Meghan was definitely taking inspiration from Wallis in a lot of her sartorial choices throughout the magazine photoshoot. A royal insider points out “Meghan’s very big on symbolism” and insists there’s “absolutely no coincidence” she is styled to resemble the last woman who threatened to derail The Firm.…

Reality bites Trail-blazing actress Lynette Forday is hoping that on this season of Celebrity Treasure Island she’ll well and truly prove that size doesn’t matter. “You don’t have to be the biggest person to win,” says the 1.6m star, who’s best known on Kiwi screens for her iconic role of Shortland Street’s Dr Grace Kwan – the show’s first Asian character. “I think I’ll find the portaloos and the beans and rice a bit of a challenge, but I know I’ve got the smarts to come out on top,” says Lynette, who plans to use all her skills to her advantage – including her actor’s craft. “I’m not a manipulator, but I like to think that I’ve learned how to read people and how to work with them.” For Lynette,…

Reality bites Aucklander Kee-Hee Lee only picked up a wooden spoon and whisk for the first time a few years ago, but don’t let a lack of experience in the kitchen fool you – this amateur baker is in The Great Kiwi Bake Off to win it! Piano teacher Kee-Hee, 30, first decided to dabble in baking in 2017 when she wanted to take up a new hobby other than music. Since then, it’s become a passion, especially as she’s currently apart from her husband John, who is living in Korea as he finishes his studies. “We’re doing the long-distance thing,” she tells Woman’s Day. “He was in Los Angeles finishing his PhD for a year, and now he’s in Korea doing field research. We’ll be apart until 2024, but…

Real life Cabaret performer Amanaki Prescott-Faletau has many strings to her boa. When she’s not acting on screen in productions like The Breaker Upperers and The Panthers, the multi-talented Tongan-New Zealander helps run the dance company she co-founded, Fine Fatale. The collective’s cabaret film Fever premieres at Auckland’s Civic Theatre on 17 September and 24 before they embark on a nationwide live tour. Fine Fatale’s mission is to put queer and MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA voices centre stage – a cause that is a driving force for Amanaki, both in her work and in her personal life. “MVPFAFF is an acronym covering the brown Pacific third genders – we’re everywhere,” smiles the 33-year-old, who identifies as fakaleiti, a Tongan gender identity similar to the Western identity of being a trans woman. Growing…

LAMB KOFTAS WITH ROAST VEGIE SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 30 MINS COOK 50 MINS • 500g lamb mince • 2 tbsp white wine • 1 tbsp Greek seasoning • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tbsp olive oil • pita bread, Greek yoghurt and lemon wedges, to serve ROAST VEGIE SALAD • ½ head cauliflower, cut into florets • 400g sweet potato, chopped • 1 capsicum, seeded, sliced • 1 red onion, cut into wedges • 2 tbsp olive oil • 100g green beans, trimmed • ½ bunch parsley leaves 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 SALAD Combine cauliflower, sweet potato, capsicum and onion in a large roasting pan. Toss in oil and season. Bake 35 mins until vegetables are tender and golden brown. Add beans to pan and roast…

Psychics Believe in better outcomes The rainbow on this card tells you everything you need to know. Before we can get the rainbows, we have to go through the rain and sometimes storms, too. So if you’re going through a challenging time in September, this card lets you know that things won’t always be this tough. There’s plenty on the horizon to look forward to, and the Universe is asking you to hold on to hope. Being optimistic about the future doesn’t mean pretending that things are wonderful when they’re not. It isn’t about being positive all the time, either. What this card asks us to do is recognise the reality of where we’re at this month but still hold hope that things can – and will – change. This…

Virgo 24 AUG – 23 SEP If someone’s attitude has been getting you down, it’s time to clear the air. Passions are also being aroused on the love front too, with Saturday’s Full Moon proving hard to ignore. For couples, a bedroom makeover might instantly spice things up. STAR TIP A new beauty therapy might work wonders, so give yourself a treat. PINK The rock star, who turns 43 on 8 September, is ready to conquer more career goals. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Take a step back and look at what’s working – and what isn’t! – in your life right now. With so many planets shifting into reverse, the cosmos may be trying to tell you something. If you’re searching for stress relief, revisit a…

MUSIC MY BOY by Marlon Williams After focusing on his acting career, the acclaimed Kiwi musician returns with his first solo album in four years. The highly anticipated project shows off a new side of the country artist, who is embracing a more pop/folk sound. ON SALE FRIDAY BOOK ALL THAT’S LEFT UNSAID by Tracey Lien This Aussie author’s debut novel is one of the most gripping crime novels of the year. When her brother is brutally murdered in a busy restaurant, Ky pours her grief into tracking down the bystanders who claim to have seen nothing of the gruesome crime. OUT NOW (HARPERCOLLINS, $34.99) EVENT BEST FOODS COMEDY GALA Get ready for a night of laughs! The two nights-only extravaganza hosted by Rhys Mathewson features the best of Aotearoa’s…