Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 8, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

There’s a whole lotta love in this issue of Woman’s Day. As well as our reunited cover stars Brad and Jen, we’ve got Treasure Island: Fans V Faves host Bree Tomasel introducing her partner Sophia and their fur babies on page 18, then Black Ferns legend Niall Williams shares her romantic wedding on page 22 – and we’ve got all the goss from Married At First Sight Australia on page 28! Speaking of weddings, yes, Professor Gavin and I are back from a rather damp honeymoon. After the pre-wedding COVID scare, and the flooding that meant several guests from the South Island and Australia couldn’t make our big day, we swapped soggy Auckland for wet Waitomo, where our planned caving and black-water rafting trips were all cancelled due to dangerous…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Given they were promoting their cheeky new rom-com, you’d think Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon could’ve at least pretended they like each other in real life. But their decidedly frosty red-carpet appearance at the LA premiere of their Netflix movie Your Place Or Mine prompted plenty of raised eyebrows from onlookers – including Ashton’s wife Mila Kunis! “She even emailed us last night,” says Reese. “She goes, ‘You guys look so awkward on the red carpet together.’” While she’s trying to laugh off talk of a feud, a source says Reese, 46, is usually so bubbly and tactile with everyone “but she could barely look at Ashton”. Woman’s Day can reveal there is indeed tension between Reese and Ashton, 45. “In the same week, Ashton did…

HOT OFF THE PRESS There’s more than 20 years between them, but Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth looked very cosy as they locked lips on the set of their upcoming Netflix romance movie Lonely Planet in Los Angeles. The lingering kiss may have been for the cameras, but onlookers couldn’t help but notice Laura, 56, continued to cling to 33-year-old Liam’s arm after they stopped rolling. “Laura thinks she’s the luckiest woman in Hollywood getting to work with Liam Hemsworth,” says a source. “She’s telling girlfriends that he’s the most handsome guy she’s ever kissed – even though it is just for work.” And the Netflix executives are all for it! “They’re becoming quite close, even when the cameras stop rolling, which is a relief for the film’s bosses as…

When Woman’s Day talks to Lance Savali in Fiji just two days before he starts filming Treasure Island: Fans V Faves, the dancer has quite a dilemma on his hands. “I’m in a pickle because I either go on tour with Chris Brown or I do the Super Bowl with Rihanna,” he confesses. “It’s hard because I want to tour Europe with Chris, but Rihanna is doing the f**king Super Bowl. I can’t do both. I really do enjoy working with Rihanna, but dancing with Chris feels like home too. It’s tough!” In the end, Lance opted to work with Riri’s ex-boyfriend instead of the Diamonds singer herself – and it might have something to do with his experience at the Super Bowl in Florida in 2020… Asked what it…

Reality bites It seems any hopes of a happy ending for Dan Hunjas and Sandy Jawanda have been dashed as the 42-year-old has been caught cosying up with a guest from his own wedding! The Queensland-based business owner was spotted getting close to Samantha Symes – a Gold Coast nurse who stole the show at Dan and Sandy’s wedding last week thanks to her daring orange gown – at a casino recently, with the pair making no efforts to hide their lust in front of stunned onlookers. In one photograph captured from the date, Dan is seen cuddling up to the bombshell while she leans back to kiss him on the mouth! The news is said to have left his MAFS wife Sandy, 36, in a state of shock, with…

Reality bites Beauty AND THE GEEK As if going on a reality show wasn’t nerve-wracking enough for the nerds on Beauty And The Geek Australia, this week, musician Jason Mihalopoulos tackles one of his greatest fears head-on – singing in front of a live audience. For years, the self-confessed hermit’s fear has held him back. But now, as he embraces the transformative experience of the TVNZ 2 series, he’s ready to push himself. “I’m a big believer in personal growth, and I’m always trying to become more aware of my behaviour and how I can be a better version of myself,” says Jason, 29. “I love songwriting and making music, and what kind of a musician who writes vocal parts can’t sing in front of people? It’s something I want…

Reality bites With rumours Sarah-Jane and Tom could be returning to The Block in coming seasons, the pair may have some stiff competition as controversial winners Omar and Oz reveal they’ve begun negotiations to land their own show later this year! “We loved being on TV and 100% we’re doing something,” Kiwi-raised Afghan refugee Omar, 30, teases to Woman’s Day. “We can’t say much at the moment,” cautions Oz, also 30, before adding, “But definitely stay tuned. The seed is planted and it’s starting – there’s going to be something.”…

Finding out you’re pregnant is an exciting moment, but it also throws up a whole host of questions: What to eat? What to wear? What to use – or not use – in terms of skincare? It’s not necessary to do away with all your existing products and start from scratch just because there’s a baby on board. But it’s a good time to look at your skin and consider what it needs as your body changes, plus have a few solutions on hand when your skin isn’t exactly playing ball. The non-negotiables A nourishing cleanser and all-round moisturiser are essentials in any routine, but when you’re expecting, it’s a good idea to layer the latter with a hyaluronic acid formula underneath to really lock in and maintain hydration. And…

SAMBAL BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS SERVES 4 (AS A SNACK) PREP 10 MINS COOK 30 MINS • 800g chicken wing nibbles • 100g blue cheese, crumbled • 1/3 cup sour cream • ¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley • 40g butter, melted • 1 tbsp sambal oelek • 2 tsp hot sauce • thinly sliced green onions, to serve 1 Lightly spray basket of air fryer with oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in a single layer in the basket. Cook 30-35 mins at 180°C, turning twice, until very crisp. 2 Meanwhile, in a bowl, mash cheese with a fork. Add sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir to combine. Season and stir through parsley. 3 In a large bowl, combine butter, sambal oelek and hot…

MISO EGGPLANT Kiwi foodie Kelsi Boocock shares a gluten-free, plant-based recipe from her app Healthy Kelsi SERVES 2 Preheat oven to 180°C. Quarter 1 eggplant, then make slices into the pieces both ways, placing them in the oven with a little olive oil for 20 mins. While eggplant is cooking, add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce, 2 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 2 cloves garlic and 1 tsp grated ginger to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until sticky. Paint the sticky miso sauce onto the eggplant and place back in the oven for another 20 mins. Serve with brown rice and greens. Kelsi says, “This is my absolute favourite way to eat eggplant. My…

Aquarius 21 JANUARY – 19 FEBRUARY Cast those worries aside and schedule in some old-fashioned fun. Organise a picnic, catch a concert, ride a bike or turn a fantasy into reality. Unusual outings and day trips should recharge your batteries in a flash, so start making plans. STAR TIP Late-week planning sessions could throw up some exciting new strategies. JANE SEYMOUR We wish the English actress a big happy birthday as she turns 72 on 15 February. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Your words of wisdom could prove invaluable, so whether it’s via writing, talking or the creative arts, it’s time to express the real you. If your wardrobe needs updating, next week’s new moon ushers you into a brighter, more confident phase. Enjoy! STAR TIP You need less…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Almost a year on from his tragic death at the age of 52, Shane Warne’s estate has finally been settled, with his three children set to inherit the majority of his $22.7 million fortune. The size of the estate may come as a surprise to some as the famed bowler was said to be worth more than $55 million at the height of his career. However, the cricketer – who became known for his lavish lifestyle – owed $295,000 in credit card and household bills, the will states. In further details released by the Supreme Court in Victoria last week, Shane’s last will says that 93% of his fortune is to be divided up among each of his children, Brooke, 24, Jackson, 23, and…

Cover story ‘Brad will never stop making passes at Jen’ Hollywood went into overdrive when news of a collaboration between Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt broke online last week. Margot Robbie, who will produce the film for Amazon Studios, is reported to have hired Brad to star opposite his ex-wife Jen in a body-swap comedy with Julia Roberts. “It’s got to be the casting coup of the century, but Margot can’t take all the credit,” says an insider, who confirms the former lovebirds have been working hard at their friendship for years. “Brad and Jen have been on solid ground for some time, and they’ve been looking for the right movie to reunite on screen for the best part of a decade”. BRAD SIGNS ON Last month, streaming giant Amazon…

Celebrity news ‘The honeymoon period is well and truly over for them’ When Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot last year, after rekindling a romance that had lain dormant for almost two decades, it seemed not even a movie script could have been more romantic. Their idyllic August wedding in the American south indicated that “Bennifer 2.0” would get their happily ever after – which is why friends were so surprised to see them looking so gloomy in each other’s company at the Grammy Awards. Fans and onlookers alike were quick to note that every time the camera panned to Ben, 50, and his 53-year-old bride, the couple seemed locked in a tense exchange. “However bad of a day you’re having, I promise you’re not as miserable as…

Reality bites MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT Still stinging from the fierce viewer backlash they faced last year, Woman’s Day hears that Married At First Sight Australia experts Alessandra Rampolla, Mel Schilling and John Aiken are taking no prisoners this season, making it known that they have no time for any antics! “Mel, John and Alessandra all take their jobs very seriously,” says our on-set spy, adding, “so when a couple doesn’t work out, they are genuinely saddened. It also reflects poorly on them and their work, so this year, they really tried to get the couples to work through their issues – no matter how hard they pushed sometimes.” REVVING IT UP FOR RATINGS With the judges already so invested, another source tells us the producers were asking the experts…

She earned herself some fans following her refreshingly candid approach to sex, but an on-set sleuth is telling us Melissa Sheppard, 41, isn’t a big fan of her saucy edit! “Melissa is mortified and embarrassed even leaving her house right now,” says our source. “She’s been made to look like a sex pest, which is the opposite of what she’s really like!” According to the insider, Mel’s sister has begun contacting cast members via social media and “asking them to post that she’s not as over-the-top as she’s being made out”. We’re told, “Producers definitely prodded her into saying those soundbites after she’d had a few wines at the hens’ party. She was self-conscious about being the oldest bride, so they’d tell her things like, ‘Talk to the younger ones…

Real life Writing a novel requires a great deal of tranquil time. Basically, life needs to be pretty boring. Back in 2018, when Queenstown author Catherine Bennetto embarked on writing her third and latest novel, The Reason, little did she realise that things were going to be anything but dull. Still, she pushed through some major health issues to produce her most heart-warming story yet. A broken shoulder was her first hurdle. Catherine did it mountain biking and it left her unable to type for ages – or do much of anything. “My husband was working overseas, so my kids had to help me get dressed every morning,” she tells. “My younger son did up my bra and the older one tied up my hair!” The need for major brain…

Psychics Q My brother died recently in a tragic accident. We miss him dreadfully. I’d like to be sure that he knows how much we love him and ask if there is anything he wants me to be doing for him. Wendy MITCHELL SAYS I’m so sorry for your loss. Your beautiful brother comes through in spirit straight away. He is smiling and sending his love to everybody. Your brother is very happy and eager to talk to you. He tells me that he sees the candle you’ve been lighting in memory of him and he hears you talking to him often. Your brother says he doesn’t want you to worry – he is safe, happy and has found a sense of peace on the other side. He is saying…

With buzz growing that Kevin Costner is considering walking away from his hit TV series Yellowstone, sources say TV execs are looking for a new cowboy. Hollywood insiders say the show’s creators are keen to continue the Dutton family saga in a spin-off – and there’s another Hollywood star waiting in the wings, ready to take over from Kevin, 68. Matthew McConaughey is being touted as the perfect replacement, with Paramount seemingly confirming they’re in talks with the 53-year-old actor, who was in Port Douglas, Queensland, last week. “Matthew McConaughey is a phenomenal talent with whom we’d love to partner,” the US streaming service said in response to the rumours.…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Marriage rumours are doing the rounds after Ralph Fiennes was spotted strolling arm in arm with socialite Amelia Richards. And it wasn’t just the cosy couple who had onlookers buzzing. Amelia – who recently split from long-term love James Lindsay, the son of Lady Amabel Lindsay, one of Queen Consort Camilla’s closest friends – was wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring on her finger! “Lucky woman!” commented one fan of the pictures. It won’t be 60-year-old Ralph’s first trip down the aisle. The English Patient star – who is in Rome filming thriller Conclave alongside Stanley Tucci – married ER actress Alex Kingston, 59, in 1993, but they called it quits four years later.…

Celebrity news JANE FONDA RELATIONSHIPS CURSED BY UPBRINGING At 85 and with three new movies on the way this year, Jane is at the top of her game. But the Grace And Frankie star has confessed she once didn’t think she’d make it to 30! “I led a secret life,” says Jane, whose mum Frances committed suicide when she was 12. She began battling bulimia as soon as her Hollywood career started taking off in her twenties. “I was very, very unhappy. It becomes a terrible addiction that takes over your life.” The actress reveals her disorder lasted for two decades and stopped her having an “authentic relationship” until her forties, when she had the realisation, “If I keep on like this, I’m gonna die.” Jane also blames her…

A visibly distraught Scott Cam has revealed he’s going to try to do everything he can to “help out” Sarah-Jane and Tom after their devastating result in The Block Australia’s controversial auction. Speaking to Woman’s Day, the long-serving host, 60, who had grown a particular fondness for the self-confessed “bogan” couple, says he was “shattered” for them and called them “probably the hardest-working team on The Block”. “We’ll find them something to do,” he reveals. “We’ll give them a second chance down the track, especially because they were such great competitors.”…

Real life Miriam Clancy sat in front on an old pink piano in her small New York apartment a couple of years ago, tapping keys to match a very special set of lyrics she’d written. A long-time musician, wife and mum of four, Miriam is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. The song the Auckland-born artist had penned, Velveteen, speaks about the horrors that gave her complex post-traumatic stress disorder and how she’s finally taking back her power. “I love fashion and fabric, and the word ‘velveteen’ represents an ultra-feminine way of wrapping myself in something I love – music – to keep myself safe,” explains the talented songstress, 49, chatting to Woman’s Day from Pennsylvania ahead of the release of her new album Black Heart. “It’s about my…

HealthBe well with YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Many of us have been under the impression that achieving our health goals primarily comes down to the food we eat and the exercise we do. But experts now increasingly believe that if we start with a “mind first” approach, we’re far more likely to achieve long-term good health. “We start with the mind because if we are thinking clearer, we’re more prone to making better choices in life,” explains nutritionist and mental-health instructor Lexi Crouch. “The journey of mind dieting gets you feeling really empowered in yourself and your choices.” Here’s how you can tune in to your thoughts through “mind dieting” to reap some serious health benefits... EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN When you next pull on your sneakers,…

CUT OUT & KEEP! SPICED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 45 MINS • ½ cup plain flour • 1 tsp curry powder • ½ tsp sweet paprika • ½ tsp ground cinnamon • 8 chicken thigh fillets, cut into thirds • 1 tbsp olive oil • 20g butter • 500g orange kūmara, peeled, chopped • 440g can pineapple pieces, drained • 1 cup chicken stock • ½ cup orange juice • micro coriander, steamed rice, to serve 1 In a shallow bowl, mix flour and spices together. Season. 2 Dust chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. In a large, heavy-based frying pan, heat oil and butter together on high. Brown chicken for 8-10 mins, turning. Drain on paper towel. 3 In same pan, cook orange ku¯mara…

Psychics I chose you AMANDA SAYS Billy was homeless for a little while. He saw Laura walking her dog and decided to follow her home. The dog that Laura was walking at the time was called Bingo and he also comes through. He was never a fan of Billy and even though Billy loved him, he did not love Billy. Laura’s dad comes through with a horse that he loved a very long time ago and some little budgies, which belonged to Laura. Laura’s mum comes through, too. Billy tells Laura that she gave him the most wonderful life and he was indeed about 12 months old like the vet said when he followed her home. Billy also knew Laura had rung his previous owners, as he had a…

Behind the scenes At just 30 years of age, Jordan Rodrigues has a résumé most actors would kill for. Cutting his teeth playing bad boy Jai Fernandez on Home And Away before moving on to cult dance series Dance Academy, Jordan launched himself into a string of Hollywood films such as Oscar-nominated Lady Bird and blockbuster animated movie franchise Mortal Kombat Legends. And now Jordan has perhaps reached the apex, starring alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones in the big-budget Disney+ series National Treasure: Edge Of History. “This is definitely the biggest production I’ve ever been part of,” the Sydney-born actor tells Woman’s Day. “I feel so lucky, it’s a dream.” And getting to work with someone as formidable as Catherine is something he’s still trying to fathom. “Catherine was awesome.…

MOVIE ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA The ageless Paul Rudd returns as the shrinking superhero and this time his whole family is helping to protect the universe. Scott, aka Ant-Man, and his daughter are pulled into the Quantum Realm, where a dark force hopes to enlist their help for his nefarious ends. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY EVENT NEW ZEALAND FRINGE FESTIVAL There’s no better way to shake off the end-of-summer blues than enjoying a night out at the theatre. With almost 200 different events to choose from across Wellington, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. Visit fringe.co.nz for more info. TICKETS ON SALE NOW MUSIC THIS IS WHY by Paramore It has been a tumultuous few years for the Tennessee pop-punk group with the departure of many…