Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 49, 2022 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

It’s a wonderful wedding wonderland in the mag this week, with four cute couples sharing their special ceremonies with Woman’s Day. There’s rugby hero Slade McFarland’s marvellously multicultural marriage – which even a tornado couldn’t ruin! – on page 18, then on page 24, we’ve got My Kitchen Rules NZ favourites Teal and Sophie Mau, who have finally tied the knot in signature quirky style after 25 years together! Meanwhile, More FM and Celebrity Treasure Island star Lana Searle shares her favourite wedding photos with us on page 90, and Lachy “Purple Wiggle” Gillespie walks down the aisle for a second time on page 8. As someone who is currently organising his own nuptials, it’s heartwarming to see how these lovebirds have all put their own unique stamps on their…

Call The Midwife star Jenny Agutter has accused Tom Cruise of sabotaging filming of the British drama. “Tom keeps on ruining our filming by landing his helicopter right outside where we’re shooting,” claims the 69-year-old actress of the Hollywood heavyweight, 60, who is filming Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two near the Midwife set in Surrey, England. Jenny, who plays Sister Julienne in the series, joked about how she would confront the Golden Globe winner about his noisy chopper. “In my habit – imagine!” she laughed. “Excuse me, Tom, but look, we’re trying to film. I don’t know about you, but just get your helicopter out of here quickly!”…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Try as she might, wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin failed to stay mum about the exciting news she’s been trying to keep under wraps – even with the help of a strategically placed birthday cake! “We see you hiding that bump!” commented one fan after Bindi, 24, shared snaps of her and husband Chandler Powell celebrating his 26th birthday at Queensland’s Australia Zoo with their 20-month-old daughter Grace. “Ooooh, is there another lil Irwin on the way?” asked another. Indeed, sources say the couple chose the special occasion – while Chandler’s US-based parents Chris and Shannan were in Oz – to break the happy news to their relatives that bun number two is in the oven! “They’re hoping to officially announce another baby is on the way…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital just won’t be the same without Meredith Grey. Last week, Grey’s Anatomy actress Ellen Pompeo said her farewells on Instagram, where she shared a message praising the show’s loyal fanbase for support across a whopping 19 seasons. Now insiders hint the programme’s production team is scrambling over the loss of the iconic star, who has been the face of the series for almost two decades. Ellen’s message to fans comes just one week after the drama’s 2022 finale, which marked the actor’s last official episode as fan favourite Meredith, the intern-turned-head of general surgery. “I am eternally grateful and humbled by the love and support you have all shown me, Meredith Grey and the show for 19 seasons!” wrote Ellen, 53. The…

Royal newsBEHIND PALACE WALLS All eyes were on the stunning Princess of Wales at King Charles’ first state banquet for the president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, at Buckingham Palace on 22 November. The princess appeared every bit a queen-in-waiting, wearing the Lover’s Knot Tiara, a favourite of the late Princess Diana, who once admitted it was so heavy, it would cause headaches! Sporting a jewelled Jenny Packham caped gown, Kate’s regal look was accompanied by pearl earrings and a matching bracelet once owned by the late Queen Elizabeth. She completed her ensemble with the Royal Household Order brooch, and the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order star and sash. Commentators have since called her appearance “one of the most glamorous royal moments in years”. Kate was in…

Celebrity news Chris Hemsworth has announced he’s putting his Hollywood career on hold for a quiet life back home in Byron Bay with his family after a life-changing health scare. The Thor heartthrob is still reeling after discovering his risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is eight to 10 times higher than that of the general population during filming for his new Disney+ series Limitless. The 39-year-old says the news confirmed his “greatest fear” and pushed him to press pause on acting. “It really triggered something in me to want to take some time off,” says Chris, whose grandfather suffers from Alzheimer’s. “To be with the kids, be with my wife.” The star – who shares 10-year-old India, and eight-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan with his wife of almost 12 years…

Reality bites With Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull’s swift departure from The Block Australia set to rock the Macedon Ranges this week, host Scott Cam tells Woman’s Day no one was more unhappy about it than he was. “There are certain ways of going about things,” he says of the Sydney-based couple, who fled in the dead of night on day three without leaving as much as a goodbye note. Scott, 60, says influencer Elle and former AFL star Joel “just sort of left and didn’t really give us a reason why”. He adds, “Had they talked to us a bit more, we might have been able to talk them off the ledge. We didn’t want them to leave.” Touching on rumours that the engaged couple left due to the…

The Lady Vanishes They were painful words to hear, but ones Marion Barter’s family had been waiting 25 years for: “It is reasonable to conclude Marion is deceased.” After changing her name and taking a trip to the UK in 1997, the Gold Coast teacher was never seen again. Local authorities dismissed her as just another runaway mum. But daughter Sally Leydon has been searching for answers ever since. The coroner’s findings at a recent inquest follows decades of unanswered questions and a dogged pursuit by the team – and listeners – behind the podcast The Lady Vanishes. “Police made it clear to us they didn’t believe that Marion was missing, nor that she could have possibly been the victim of foul play – now they do,” executive producer Alison…

Psychics I loved days at the dog park AMANDA SAYS Riley tells me he has passed over. His body shut down quickly and he knew Gaby did all she could. Riley got the best food. He was always a very good boy and very intelligent. He loved his special pillow on the bed and his sofa. Riley shows me he lived with his human nan and pop, who lived on a large property. His favourite place was the big dog park, where he had plenty of friends – Riley had two best friends and one was the same breed as him. There were others he was a bit standoffish with and would not play with. He was sometimes taken to different parks, which he also loved, even when he…

Celebrity Treasure Island host Bree Tomasel was the big winner at the New Zealand Television Awards, taking out the Television Personality of the Year trophy with a landslide public vote. “I didn’t prepare a speech because I wasn’t expecting this at all,” the ZM star told Woman’s Day. “I’m a radio girl and TV is a relatively new passion. The only reason I took the job was because I never saw someone like me on screen – not a size eight, not proper, not super-feminine… I wanted to represent a different type of female. This one is for all the women who don’t fit inside the box!” Also in the spotlight was children’s TV mastermind Janine Morell-Gunn, who received a haka from her colleagues after being presented with the Television…

Tina Hutchence, the sister of late singer Michael Hutchence, has publicly slammed his ex-girlfriend Helena Christensen for not telling their family that he suffered a brain injury on a trip in 1992. “I know Michael was so happy with Helena,” says Tina, who is still reeling that she was only told three years ago that the INXS frontman suffered a brain injury after he was punched by a Copenhagen cab driver. “I did feel angry when I first found out about the assault – I felt it was her duty to say something to his family,” she says of Helena, 53. “There were awful stories about Michael after he died, so for Helena not to tell us about the injury was wrong... She could have reached out.”…

Cover storyBEHIND PALACE WALLS The Prince of Wales is determined to avoid a “turf war” during his trip to Boston this week as insiders confirm he’s quietly planning to offer his estranged brother Prince Harry an olive branch. The 40-year-old dad-of-three will be joined by his wife Kate, also 40, in the US for the second Earthshot Prize Awards at the MGM Music Hall, where they will be awarding millions to climate-change pioneers. ‘He knows it’s his job to keep the peace and make it work’ Insiders agree there’s a lot riding on the trip, particularly given it’s the Prince and Princess of Wales’ first time in the US since the Queen’s passing. “This is a big opportunity for them to win over the States – they’re going to love…

Kate’s stunning sparkler is more than a century old and was originally commissioned from Garrard by Queen Mary. It’s a replica of a tiara owned by Mary’s grandmother Princess Augusta of Hesse. Countess Sophie opted for her aquamarine and diamond tiara, which she acquired around 2006 and was made by G Collins & Sons. It also converts into a necklace. The Queen Consort glittered in the late Queen Elizabeth II’s treasured three-piece Belgian sapphire tiara set.…

Celebrity news Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness bid farewell to their incredible New York apartment last week and friends say the move has been “an unexpected stress” for the whole family. Hugh, 54, and Deb, who turns 67 this week, are now settling in to a smaller apartment in Chelsea, but the ordeal of downgrading from their enormous triplex penthouse has taken its toll – and forced their kids, Oscar, 22, and Ava, 17, to face the reality of their parents’ ultimate goal of moving back to Australia. “Almost everything that didn’t go to the smaller apartment is being shipped to Oz,” reveals an insider. “They’re serious about moving Down Under one day and this was the perfect opportunity to start sending things back. Having a smaller place has freed…

DJ Gigi is in the house! Blonde hair cascading beneath her headphones and big blue eyes focused on her decks, she deftly hits buttons and twiddles knobs as the enthusiastic crowd grooves on the dance floor. “Let’s do it!” she hollers. The decks might be plastic, the dance floor a lounge and the crowd a mix of parents, publicists and Woman’s Day crew, but there’s no doubt three-year-old Gigi already takes after her dad, George FM presenter Leigh Dolbear, aka General Lee. “She might just be my greatest hit yet,” grins the proud breakfast show host, 41, who entertains listeners from 6am weekdays alongside co-host Tammy Davis. And the feeling appears to be mutual as Gigi’s current favourite sentence is, “My daddy is General Lee and he’s cool.” Life has…

When Elle and Joel pulled out of The Block unexpectedly, it caused chaos. Builders were put on standby, the production schedule was rewritten and scores of crew members wondered if they were now out of work. But for one couple who thought they’d missed their chance, it was the opportunity they’d wished for. “We knew production had started, so we thought, ‘Well, that’s us out – we might as well get on with life,’” recalls Rachel, 36. Ryan, also 36, continues, “We were out with friends when the phone rang. At first, we thought, ‘Nah, they’re just letting us know we didn’t make it – just ignore the call.’ But eventually we answered and it wasn’t what we were expecting!” The Block producers wanted to know how quickly the Sydney…

Real life Most 13-year-olds have no idea what they want to do when they grow up. But for Jazz Vidamo, dubbed “the Opera Princess”, her career has already begun. The Kiwi-Filipino teen and her mum Leigh recently got back from a trip to Dubai, where her operatic voice saw her recognised as one of 100 young talents at the Global Child Prodigy Awards. The five days in the desert metropolis left the Matamata local buzzing. “All of the child prodigies were so amazing!” a visibly starstruck Jazz tells Woman’s Day. “There was one girl who could speak nine languages! She was on Little Big Shots with Steve Harvey and I recognised her from that.” Speaking to Jazz, her exuberance and playfulness spill out of her. But when she performs, a…

HealthBe well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Your mind may be the main obstacle when it comes to hitting your health goals, with factors like stress and anxiety having the ability to affect how and what you eat. So instead of punishing yourself when trying to eat a more balanced diet, Dr Michelle Celander says retraining your mind is a healthier way to do it. MIND & BODY “If you want to lose weight or build healthy habits, you need to be in the right frame of mind to pay attention to your food choices,” explains Michelle. “We know how you think drives the things you do and those behaviours repeated over time become a habit.” Because of this, she adds, mindset is arguably…

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Tipsy eggnog trifle Guests will love this merry dessert SERVES 8-10 To make eggnog custard, combine 600ml cream, 600ml milk, 4 whole cloves, 2 cinnamon quills and 1 tsp ground nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, whisk 12 egg yolks, ¹/ ³ cup cornflour, 2 tsp vanilla bean paste and ²/³ cup caster sugar together in a large heat-proof bowl. Pour about 1 cup hot cream mixture into the egg mixture. Whisk immediately until smooth to temper eggs. Pour mixture back into saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens. Strain custard to remove any lumps, cloves and cinnamon quill. Cover custard surface with cling film to prevent it forming a skin. Set aside to cool. Refrigerate until thickened. To…

Sagittarius 23 NOVEMBER – 22 DECEMBER As lucky Jupiter picks up speed, a fresh sense of summer fun and optimism should filter into your life. Adding to the upbeat vibe, a generous gift could take you by surprise. For singles, an unexpected invitation might get you dreaming. STAR TIP That fun-loving side is ready for action, so plan something over-the-top! SARAH SNOOK She clearly has business nous just like her Succession character Shiv! She turns 35 on 1 December. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Life’s simple pleasures will bring the greatest joy – cooking, gardening or simply listening to music. If frustrations at work have been growing, perhaps it’s time to reassess your path or to look more closely at how stress is affecting your health. STAR TIP Parents,…

Forget something? KENDALL JENNER Did someone rush to work a little too quickly and forget to put on their pants? We spotted the top model sneaking out of a photoshoot in LA with some pretty sunflower props. Take it breezy EVA MENDES While her husband Ryan Gosling was shooting new film The Fall Guy in Sydney, his wife Eva had an unfortunate experience with Australia’s wild weather. Golden girl OLIVIA WILDE Stepping out as a newly single woman at the LA premiere of Women Talking, the director took some inspiration from a perfume bottle and got dipped in gold! Don’t worry, darling, you look fine! JUST ENGAGED! JESS QUINN The Dancing With The Stars stunner is getting married to her partner Todd. “I feel like I’m floating,” she said of…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Removing his infamous purple skivvy for the day, Wiggles star Lachy Gillespie wed dancer Dana Stephensen in a beautiful top-secret ceremony. Dressed to the nines in a suave green velvet suit, Lachy, 37, and Dana, who looked elegant in a classic white gown, said “I do” in front of their closest friends and family at an undisclosed garden location last week. The couple’s two-year-old twin daughters Lulu and Lottie, and Dana’s son Jasper, six, from a previous marriage, held multicoloured streamers while the besotted newlyweds read out their vows underneath an arch dotted with roses. It was the second trip up the aisle for Lachy, who famously married his then-bandmate Emma “Yellow Wiggle” Watkins in April 2016. The pair parted ways two years later, but it…

She quit The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills to escape all the chaos and focus on her marriage, but trouble has followed Denise Richards. The Wild Things actress was spotted crying on the phone after her car was shot at during a terrifying road rage incident on 14 November in LA. The 51-year-old star, who looked visibly shaken, insisted, “It’s all good – we’re all good,” after she and her husband Aaron Phypers, 50, were shot at by an irate driver. According to reports, Denise was en route to the set of her latest project, Angels Fallen: Warriors Of Peace, when the violence – which left a bullet hole in the couple’s vehicle – occurred. The actress arrived at the studio shaken and sobbing. “What I experienced yesterday with my…

HOT OFF THE PRESS After a shock cancellation and subsequent uproar, Adele’s ritzy residency in Las Vegas has finally kicked off. However, behind the scenes, there’s been more drama! The 34-year-old songstress reportedly shunned a luxury suite at a hotel owned by Caesars Palace, where the show is being staged – much to the dismay of its owners. The iconic Vegas mainstay offered the Hello singer swanky accommodation in the Palazzo Suites at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino as part of her deal to sing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a reported $1 million a night, but the hitmaker knocked it back. While the suite is said to have offered all the luxury touches, including an on-call butler, Adele refused, instead opting to stay at…

No one is shocked to hear that Princess Beatrice is escaping London and moving her family into a Cotswolds mansion with 2m-high walls. Royal insiders say the 34-year-old mum-of-one has had enough of playing courtier, following red-faced revelations from businessman John Bryan, the man who nearly became her stepfather during his toe-sucking romance with Beatrice’s mum Sarah Ferguson in 1992. In a recent interview, John spoke for the first time about the hell they went through during Andrew’s infamous BBC Newsnight interview and the moment Beatrice told her father he’d ruined them all. “He was shouting, ‘I don’t care any more, I don’t care. I am being treated unfairly,’” John told The Mirror earlier this month. “In the four years I dated Sarah, I never once heard [Andrew] raise his…

Celebrity news The official line is that Harry Styles’ busy tour schedule was the reason behind the pop sensation’s split from his Don’t Worry Darling co-star and director Olivia Wilde. “He’s still touring and is now going abroad,” a source close to the former One Direction singer claims. “She’s focusing on her kids and her work in Los Angeles. It’s a very amicable decision. They’re still very close friends. Right now, they have different priorities that are keeping them apart.” In the aftermath, Harry, 28, was spotted indulging in some retail therapy. He appeared to have his heart set on a $308,000 Ferrari 812 Superfast as he went shopping for a pricey new set of wheels at a dealership in Beverly Hills. “This hasn’t been easy for Harry,” says the…

Exclusive You wouldn’t think to look at them, but My Kitchen Rules New Zealand favourites Teal and Sophie Mau describe themselves as “a little bit shy”. “When you get to know us, you find that we’re so laid-back, we’re practically flat,” smiles Johnny Depp lookalike Teal. Sophie laughs, “We’re lying on the floor!” But one look at the Wellington lovebirds’ super-stylish ’50s-inspired wedding proves the long-time couple – who impressed with their creative flair in the 2017 season of MKR NZ, which is due to make a comeback on TVNZ 2 next year – are anything but boring. Despite Teal, 56, often joking that “the only aisle I’ll walk down is the one at New World”, he and Sophie, 48, decided to finally tie the knot to celebrate 25 years…

Reality bites Standing on The Voice Australia stage for his blind audition was a surreal experience for Jordan Tavita. As the spotlights shone down and the music began, it was hard to believe it was the first time the 23-year-old had performed in front of a live audience. And for Jordan, who has struggled with confidence all his life, seeing all four judges turn their chairs when they heard his voice brought tears to his eyes. “It was exhilarating,” the Samoan star recalls. “Rita Ora and Jess Mauboy were the first to turn around. To watch Rita’s hands shoot up in the air confirmed that maybe I do sound OK.” Spoiler alert: This week, if Jordan wants to hold on to his coveted spot on Guy Sebastian’s team, he has…

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Psychics Q I’m so very tired and worried knowing my brother has drug and alcohol problems. Will he ever get out of it? Beth MITCHELL SAYS I feel your brother is a deep thinker who tends to internalise everything. He holds his thoughts, feelings and emotions in. I’m shown that in the past, you have tried to encourage him to open up more, but he has been reluctant to share what’s on his mind. There is a gentleman in the spirit world from your father’s side who is watching over your brother and trying to help guide him. I’m told that early next year will bring some out-of-the-blue changes for your brother, giving him the realisations he has been needing to turn his life around and set him onto a…

MOVIE BONES AND ALL Timothée Chalamet reunites with Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino for this one-of-a-kind love story about two young vagabonds who have been pushed to the fringes of society by their desire to eat human flesh. IN CINEMAS NOW BOOK MISCHIEVOUS MILLY by Nadia Lim The beloved Kiwi chef returns with her third children’s book set on her stunning Central Otago farm. Her latest story follows baby goat Millie as she eats and explores her way across Royalburn Station, and even includes a delicious strawberry tart recipe! ON SALE THURSDAY (SCHOLASTIC NZ, $21.99) PODCAST MY DAD WROTE A PORNO It’s been called the most successful podcast in British history, but after eight years of laughs, it’s time to say goodbye to the ridiculous erotica of…