Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 40, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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Two months after calling time on his eight-year marriage to Sofía Vergara, Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello has found a new love interest in the shape of actress Caitlin O’Connor. Last week, the couple were spotted leaving Gold’s Gym in Venice, California, before driving off together. The pair are said to be “casually dating”. Joe, 46, reportedly met the up-and-coming actress – who, at 33, is 13 years younger than him – at a screening event for her new drama, Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty. They both attended the after-party at producer Jim Hecht’s home, where they enjoyed some time together in a hot tub. Caitlin posted a snap of the festivities on Instagram, captioning it, “The magic started in the jacuzzi.” Meanwhile, Sofía, 51, has remained…

SEPTEMBER JULY Melrose Place star Heather Locklear looked like a different woman as she stepped out in the Los Angeles sunshine recently. The actress, who turns 62 this week, looked healthy and happy – a stark contrast to her demeanour a few months earlier. On 3 July, the actress was seen behaving erratically in a Malibu car park, fuelling fears of relapse and mental health struggles. The actress, who has had a welldocumented battle with substance abuse, was seen balancing on the ledge of a building and talking to herself. At the time, friends were concerned that Heather, who is engaged to Chris Heisser, may have relapsed. Thankfully, the star seems to have gotten her life back on track and was seen happily waving to passers-by.…

The Duchess of Sussex may have looked happy while mingling with the crowds at hubby Prince Harry’s Invictus Games in Germany, but insiders claim Meghan is secretly “petrified” that her ex-husband Trevor Engelson is writing a tell-all book. Royal biographer Neil Sean reveals that film producer Trevor has been inundated with offers to write a memoir about Meghan, who filed to divorce him in 2013 due to “irreconcilable differences”. “Many agents have offered him big deals and big money,” says Neil. “I would think that he will take stock and look at all options. I have met him briefly and he strikes me as a nice, caring man who clearly has moved on. However, there is no escape from this story. His story would be the inside track on how…

Hugh Jackman once claimed he and Deborra-Lee Furness had managed to maintain their 27-year marriage by being “really honest with each other”. And a Hollywood insider confirms honesty is the reason the pair stayed together so long – and the reason they’ve split! “When they decided to break up, the most important thing was being truthful about their feelings,” we’re told. “It’s something they’ve done before, having gone through couples counselling and doing regular reviews of their relationship. “Lockdowns really put them to the test. Things have been strained and each year things seemed to get only worse. Hugh’s not stupid and he sensed that Deb’s heart wasn’t in it any more. “He also knows how much she’s given up for him, the kids, his career and their marriage –…

For beloved broadcaster Matt Gibb, there was a heartbreaking motivation for joining the cast of Celebrity Treasure Island. The former Squirt star signed on for the gruelling competition because he was determined to raise money for the Cancer Society after losing his father to a rare form of skin cancer in February 2020. “Dad had a really short and intense battle with Merkel cell carcinoma,” Matt tells Woman’s Day, wiping away a tear. “We found a tumour in his neck and thought an operation would hopefully do the trick. But by that point, it had spread too much, so it was just a matter of spending as much time with him as we could. It was four months from diagnosis to us losing him.” Matt was living and working in…

Barry Steenkamp never stopped grieving for his precious daughter Reeva, who was brutally murdered in cold blood at age 29, fatally shot by South African double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius through a closed toilet cubicle door in the pre-dawn hours of Valentine’s Day 2013. And as the shock news broke last week that the lovable 80-year-old had died in his sleep on 14 September, it was left to Reeva’s brave mum June to pay tribute to the family’s much-loved patriarch. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Barry Steenkamp,” said the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation in a statement on its Facebook page. “Barry was a blessing to many, and he will be remembered with love and great fondness. We find solace in the knowledge that…

Q My mum passed nearly six years ago. We were really close and I thought I would have felt her presence by now, but I don’t feel her around me at all. Does she have any messages for me? Alison MITCHELL SAYS Your mother comes through from the spirit world straight away. She is such a wonderful lady and tells me she loves you more than words can describe. Your mum says she is watching over you and will always be near you whenever you need her the most. I feel she will visit you in a dream in time, but you must also pay attention to a light or lamp in your home that will occasionally dim or flicker – when this happens, it’s just her way of saying…

“I feel like I’m floating – we can’t stop giggling!” a delighted Kimberley Crossman tells Woman’s Day just hours after accepting a proposal from her boyfriend of 10 months, Tom Walsh, while on holiday on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. “Tom is the most brilliant, talented, kind and stunning human, so it was the easiest decision ever.” The cameraman, 44 -who met the actress while he was director of photography on her reality series Snack Masters NZ -says, “I am all about the vision, but I’d never been to the area, so I used Google Maps and photos of scenery to find the most romantic spot to drop down on one knee. I’m so happy I found the perfect place - and that she said yes!” Having famously starred in the iconic…

Our writer Donna Brookbanks was a busy girl last week, interviewing two queens of Kiwi comedy, Kura Forrester and Laura Daniel. Funnily enough, Donna is a hilarious comedian herself and has twice been nominated for a Billy T Award – and she’s a marriage celebrant too, having officiated at Laura’s wedding to fellow comedian Joseph Moore last December. Coincidentally, Kura was the MC at my sister’s wedding a few years back – they flatted together in both Auckland and London. Yes, New Zealand is a small country and sometimes it seems everyone is connected, as Donna and I concluded over drinks before going to see Kura perform in the play Half Of The Sky recently. Both she and the show were phenomenal, and as a bonus, we got to meet…

I got you, babe! Looks like Cher really can Turn Back Time! The singer and her former beau Alexander “AE” Edwards have confirmed they’re back on after enjoying a double date in Tinseltown with Colombian singer J Balvin and his girlfriend Valentina Ferrer. Cher, 77, and AE, 37, went their separate ways in May amid claims that Cher’s son’s Chaz, 54, and Elijah, 47, were not fans of the music exec, who is 40 years her junior. According to sources, Chaz and Elijah were concerned Cher was “moving too fast” by getting engaged to AE a few short months after meeting him. There were also fears that Cher was often left footing the bill for her younger lover, with insiders saying at the time, “He’s barely paid for anything since…

Three years before she found fame as “The Governess” on The Chase UK, Anne Hegerty was hauling a suitcase full of dirty clothes through a Manchester park when a mugger accosted her. She recalls, “I was walking across the park to the laundrette because I was so broke that I couldn’t afford to get my washing machine fixed. This kid on a bicycle with a scarf covering his face rode up beside me and said, ‘If you give me your bag in 20 seconds, I won’t get my weapon out.’ I said, ‘I’m not f**king giving you my f**king bag – f**k off!’” These days, Anne can afford to buy any number of new washing machines. And that fearlessness she showed in standing up to the mugger has helped make…

There’s a tinkling tune almost drowning out Yael Stone’s voice as the Orange Is The New Black actress chats to us while sitting on the floor of a Sydney office. “It’s like we’re on a carousel,” laughs Yael. “When you write up the story, say we were riding on the horses!” In fact, the tune is coming from a wind-up toy that her nanny is using to distract Yael’s baby Marli. It’s the last day of shooting for her new drama series One Night, where Yael stars alongside Nicole da Silva and Jodie Whittaker, and the nine-month-old has spent the shoot on set, close to her mum. Yael, 38, wasn’t planning to return to work so soon after the birth of her second daughter, but then the script for One…

In mid-May this year, beauty business owner Emma Eyles was a horse-riding, partyloving solo mum on a mission to sort her ongoing gut and back pain. By the end of the month, she was having palliative care at a hospice in Christchurch, terminally ill and preparing to die. After eight months of going back and forth to doctors with chronic pain, Emma called herself an ambulance and was taken to Christchurch Hospital, where she was finally given a colonoscopy. It found stage four bowel cancer that had spread to her liver and was incurable. Eight days after her diagnosis, Emma passed away aged 41, with her parents beside her and daughter Monroe, then nine, laying across her stomach. “Emma was brushed off so many times and told her symptoms were…

Ever had to drag your man to the GP? We thought so. As Blue September draws to a close, we speak to a men’s pelvic health physiotherapist about encouraging men to “take care of down there”. Lisa Carnie has inspected more male groins than she’s had hot dinners. The Central Otago pelvic health physiotherapist consults with blokes all over the country, either in clinic or over video, working on their pelvic floors to improve strength and mobility, help correct erectile dysfunction, and combat the “drips and dribbles” that can occur as a result of weakness, prostate issues or surgery. “I guess you could say I’m obsessed!” Lisa tells Woman’s Day. “Incontinence and erectile dysfunction can come as a really big shock to men, especially if they occur after prostate treatment.…

Forever in each other’s hearts AMANDA SAYS I can see such a powerful connection between Nicole and Cody, despite Cody passing over some years ago. Cody shows me she died from renal failure and tells Nicole not to feel guilty about it as she didn’t see the signs. Cody knows that since she passed, Nicole hasn’t had another bond with any other animal like the one they shared. Cody brings through other pets who have since passed away, including Nicole’s sister’s cat Ruby, who lived until she was 22 and thanks Nicole for taking her in for her last seven years. Cody then brings through two dogs – one was a family dog and the other was Nicole’s pet called Jazz, who passed five years ago. Nicole’s grandfather comes through…

Q+A What’s your first memory of performing in front of people? At primary school, my best friend and I choreographed dance routines to Robbie Williams, the Spice Girls and S Club 7, then performed them as a busking routine at our school fair. We weren’t good dancers, but we raised a lot of money, so I guess all the parents thought we were cute and hilarious. What can you tell us about your new EP? It’s been a labour of love two years in the making and we’ve done every single bit of it ourselves. We started recording in the living room straight after the big 2021 lockdown and slowly recorded the whole EP in one-day sessions over the summer. Some of the songs are nearly 10 years old and…

It was a religious experience as Bic Runga performed her iconic 1997 hit Sway in front of a who’s who of the Kiwi music industry at Auckland’s historic St Matthew-in-the-City church for the Rolling Stone Aotearoa Awards. Moments earlier, rising star Georgia Lines had presented Bic with the Icon Award. “Wow!” exclaimed Bic. “This is so unreal. I was signed [to a record deal] in 1995 and I really want to thank everyone I’ve ever worked with since then, as well as all my fans who have adopted my songs into their lives. I never forget that people are getting married and having babies to these songs.” It was also a great night for Perth-based Kiwi band Coterie, who performed a cover of Sir Dave Dobbyn’s Slice Of Heaven and…

It's exactly nine months since she tied die knot to fellow comedian Joseph Moore in a fun-filled ceremony on Nadia Lim's farm, but Laura Daniel has a clear message for any loved ones asking about whether the/ll soon be starting a family. “No plans on babies yet’" the formet Funny Girls and Seven Sharp star exclaims, before taking another sip of the margarita she’s drinking in the Los Angeles sunshine while chattingto Woman’s Day. Instead, since filming on Celebrity Treasure Island finished, Laura, 32, and her new-ish hubby, 34, have been making travel plans and they’re now on the last leg of somewhat of a second honeymoon, which has included the UK, Germany, die Netherlands and Italy. “Actually, we crashed our best friends’ honeymoon," says Laura, who was in England…

Having found love on reality TV, Leisel Shepherd and Brayden Pettigrew are that rare thing, joining the ranks of The Bachelor’s Art and Matilda Green, and Angel and Brett Renall from Married At First Sight. This winning pair found their fairytale romance on the first season of Down For Love, TVNZ 2’s warm-hearted dating show for Kiwis with Down syndrome, and return to the show for the second series this week. “When I first met Bray, it was at mini golf in Auckland on Down For Love,” explains Leisel, 24. “She played really well,” adds Brayden, 22, not at all miffed that Leisel cleaned up. Smiling, she notes, “I even got three holes in one.” Which would be impressive at the best of times, but on a high-pressure date with…

Cassandra Hogan has always felt she relates more to men. In high school, she had a tight-knit group of male friends she felt at ease around and they in turn felt comfortable enough to open up to her. “As they navigated their lives, they’d come to me with different problems,” she smiles. “I just became that person for them.” It’s hardly surprising. Softly spoken, with a gentle demeanour, Cassandra, 36, exudes a nonjudgemental warmth. As she talks about her busy life looking after her small family and running a life-coaching practice out of her home, it’s hard to imagine how she finds time to organise a huge initiative aimed at improving men’s mental health – especially since she’s struggled with anxiety and depression herself. But that’s exactly what she’s doing.…

Libra 24 SEP – 23 OCT As your mojo returns, you’ll be ready to take on a fresh challenge or even a new job. Your upbeat attitude should prove inspirational, so spread the joy around. Why not see a friend who’s down in the dumps or take someone under your wing at work? STAR TIP Sunday’s lucky stars could bring a heartwarming gift or catch-up. SERENA WILLIAMS We hope Serena has an ace birthday on 26 September, when the tennis great turns 42. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Searching for something more? If you’ve been feeling restless, step back and let your mind wander – ideas that pop up now could work a treat. For best results, clear your head in the great outdoors, or if you’re feeling brave,…

A bloomin’ handful LILYLY ALLEN While out with friends in New York, the popstar was caught floral-handed! C’mon, Lily, we know it was Fashion Week, but we’re not sure you have to colour-coordinate all of your outfits! Call him Picasso! JEFF GOLDBLUM He can act, he can dance, he can play piano... and now it looks like he can paint! The multi-talented artist posed while “touching up” his own portrait in a series of snaps for a clothing collection. SSSNEAKY SAVIOUR ROBERT IRWIN The wildlife warrior was straight onto the scene when a carpet python slithered its way into a vending machine at Australia Zoo. Ever the natural, Robert managed to safely free the snake... Just another day at the office! Specs & the city DEBRA MESSING We only have…