Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 6, 2024 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

I hope you’ve been enjoying these long, hot summer days. The Woman’s Day team has made the most of the recent public holidays and long weekends, zipping all over the country, with deputy editor Amy surviving a gruelling hike along the Milford Track, and designer Debby taking a fun family road trip to Tauranga and Taupō, while I spent a glorious Waitangi Day on the beach on Auckland’s Motuihe Island after a weekend away in the bush in Raglan. But it’s our senior campaign manager Ange and our shopping editor Hemma who have the most exciting plans – they’re off to see Taylor Swift in Sydney and Melbourne after putting in the hard yards securing Eras Tour tickets. I’m not a Swiftie myself, but according to Spotify, Karma (featuring Ice…

Aussie heartthrob Jacob Elordi may have crushed his Hollywood career just when it was getting started after a squabble with a radio producer in Sydney. There are fears the 26-year-old could have his US work visa revoked after New South Wales police said they were investigating the Saltburn and Priscilla star for an alleged assault. “Officers attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command are investigating after a man was allegedly assaulted outside a hotel in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs,” an official statement reads. “Police were told about 3.30pm on Saturday 3 February that a 32-yearold man was allegedly assaulted by a 26-yearold man. The man did not sustain any injuries. Inquiries into the incident is continuing.” Jacob is accused of grabbing radio producer Joshua Fox by the throat outside the Clovelly…

PRINCESS ANNE In the days following the King’s shocking cancer diagnosis, the Princess Royal, 73, has once again proven herself indispensable as deputy for the monarch – both supporting her brother personally and leading the royal family publicly. Performing an investiture on behalf of Charles last week, Anne also became the first member of the royal family to fulfil public duties since his diagnosis, highlighting again why many believe she is essential to the Crown. There are calls to give Anne – who has been the only royal to publicly voice her dissent about Charles’ slimmed-down monarchy – more decision-making power. “She wasn’t destined to be queen, but Anne has all the makings of one,” a palace insider says. “Charles would be silly to overlook her.” PRINCE EDWARD He sparked…

Married At First Sight sexologist Alessandra Rampolla was raised in a strict religious family and was confused when she was encouraged to ignore her teenage interest in sex. “I’m Puerto Rican and Latina, so I’m of Catholic descent and was raised that way,” she shares. “Nobody told me anything about sex. I was really conflicted when everybody thought it was weird that I wanted to grab a boy and kiss him. I couldn’t understand why something I felt was very natural and positive was a bad thing.” Feeling there was so much blame and judgement surrounding sex, Alessandra, 49, made it her mission to change the culture and normalise intimacy. “It became clear that I had a vocation, but it’s not like sexology was in the booklet in my Jesuit…

With just hours to spare before Taylor Swift touches down in Australia, fans are on the edge of their seats to find out whether her NFL superstar boyfriend Travis Kelce will be joining her! And while we may have to wait until later this week to find out, sources tell Woman’s Day that whether the 34-yearold athlete makes an appearance or not, Taylor will be looking at snapping up a love nest Down Under! “Taylor has every intention of scouting out some properties for her and Travis while she’s in Australia,” a source close to the singer spills. “It’s very much like Ohio [Travis’ home state] in certain areas and he has expressed to her that he loves the idea of buying a ranch in Oz. “Taylor couldn’t believe how…

Childhood sweethearts Stephanie and Gian Ottavio really are just like the rest of us, despite their record-breaking win on The Block Australia – the married Sydney couple are currently having a debate over Gian’s dream of buying an expensive car! “Absolutely not!” declares sensible Steph. The pair, both 28, shared an old VW Beetle for years before Steph had a car accident just before the Block auctions and they were forced to buy another vehicle. “We traded it in for a secondhand BMW,” she reveals. “I don’t know what I’m going to buy, but I’m on the electric vehicle train,” insists Gian, who seems only too happy to ignore Steph’s protests at this extravagance. Gian and Steph flew to Fiji in December for some well-deserved downtime after a “whirlwind” year…

While Australian Survivor: Titans V Rebels host Jonathan LaPaglia has a rugged exterior, the truth is he also has a softer side – the acclaimed Aussie actor admits he struggled being away from his family while filming the latest season of the hit reality show. “They came to visit the first couple of seasons I was hosting Survivor,” tells Jonathan. “But not since as it conflicted with my daughter’s school year. Being away from them really is the toughest part of the job. Missing some of your child’s key milestones is never easy.” ‘He’s terrible. I need to get a restraining order!’ The 54-year-old Underbelly star – the younger brother of award-winning Frasier actor Anthony LaPaglia – has hosted the show for nine seasons, and cites the game’s unpredictability as…

Meeting up with old mates AMANDA SAYS Travis comes through and tells me he has passed over. He went on his own terms and died peacefully at home. Catherine’s dad was there to meet Travis as the two of them were very close when they were both alive. Travis also brings through many other animals – a sheep named Graham, a horse from way back who was called Monty and also a cat, who lived a long and happy life. Travis tells me he was one of a pack of four dogs. He was particularly close to one female, but they all got on well. Two other dogs, Sasha and Teddy, come through and tell me they were there before Travis but that he knew one of them. CATHERINE SAYS…

Q+A While they’ve both been in the industry for decades, Oscar-winning actresses Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore have never starred together in a movie. May December, directed by Far From Heaven and Carol’s Todd Haynes, follows a star actress (played by Natalie) who meets the woman she is set to play in a film (Julianne). It’s loosely inspired by the story of Mary Kay Letourneau, a teacher who, at the age of 34, began an affair with her student, Vili Fualaau, who was just 12. Talking to Woman’s Day, Natalie, 42, and Julianne, 62, reveal how this latest project came about, how they prepared for their roles and what it was like working together for the first time... Congratulations on the new film! How did you both prepare to play…

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Justin Timberlake is considering sitting down for a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey in a bid to give his side of the story in his ongoing public feud with ex Britney Spears. “His comments on stage have only added fuel to the fire,” says an insider of the singer. At a recent concert in New York, Justin, 43, told fans, “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologise to absolutely f** king nobody,” before launching into his 2002 song about Britney and her alleged cheating, Cry Me A River. “The idea of a sit-down chat with someone like Oprah was floated months ago and is now back on the cards,” says our source, adding that Justin is really unhappy with “how things have gone down” since his ex released her…

There’s no need for the photographer to tell silly jokes or ask her subjects to fake laughter when it comes to our Woman’s Day photoshoot held in Auckland’s sprawling Eden Garden. They may have only been on AM together for two weeks, but as Melissa Chan-Green and Lloyd Burr fool around in front of the camera, it’s clear the co-hosts have an easy chemistry, which comes from a friendship that spans 10 years – no media training required! “I have no nerves about this year because I fully feel confident that we hit it off,” Melissa, 40, says of working with Lloyd, 36, who was previously a political reporter for Newshub. “But it’s not just chemistry in that he’s a great person – you also have to really trust that…

Before giving birth, Black Ferns star Chelsea Semple thought years of playing rugby would be ample preparation for labour. With a career that’s seen her pushed to her physical and mental limits on and off the field, the new mum wasn’t the least bit fazed about bringing her daughter into the world. “As a professional rugby player, I’ve put my body on the line for years,” new mum Chelsea, 31, tells Woman’s Day. “I knew birth would be hard work and there’d be pain, but I was confident I’d be totally sweet. I couldn’t have been more wrong.” For Chelsea and her hubby James, welcoming their darling daughter Cameron Ellie back in July was far from the calm, natural birthing experience they’d hoped for. After enduring a “horrifically painful” 42-hour…

Linda Peterson isn’t like most nanas. While many mums and grandparents accompanying their children to one of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour dates across Australia this month may know the odd song or two, this 65-year-old has been a Swiftie for nearly two decades! Linda is incredibly excited to be able to share this moment with her eight-yearold granddaughter Audrey at Melbourne Cricket Ground this Saturday night. “We love to do things together and we love being Swifties!” Linda tells Woman’s Day. “We can’t wait to soak in the atmosphere.” SPECIAL BOND Wearing a sequinned skirt and arms heavy with the friendship bracelets Swifties create to swap with each other, Audrey will be among 100,000 other fans decked out in Taylor-inspired outfits. Linda jokes she’s been “working overtime” to help design…

She’s a comedian who’s performed all around the world and even took out Aotearoa’s prestigious Billy T Award last year. She’s also a writer who’s penned episodes for 7 Days and Shortland Street. Abby Howells is clearly talented – and seeing her make people howl with laughter on stage, you’d think the 33-yearold was a supremely confident woman without a care in the world. But you’d be wrong. For many years, Abby felt like a misfit, until age 31, when she was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and all the things she found confusing and frightening began to make sense. “Growing up, I felt like an alien,” the Dunedin-born star admits. “It was as if everyone else had been told the rules of a game and they were all playing…

The new Rude Food cookbook from the Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer Trials Group (ANZUP) showcases some “nice but naughty” dishes from chefs, comedians and celebrities to create awareness about below-the-belt cancers, as well as raising vital funds for medical research into these diseases. Celebrity cooks Manu Feildel, Fast Ed, Ainsley Harriott, Gabriel Gaté and Adrian Richardson join a string of other television favourites, comedians and clinicians as they donate their racy recipes to a cookbook that is bound to inspire, as well as make you chuckle! “One of the most important activities ANZUP does is to open conversations about below-the-belt cancers,” says CEO Margaret McJannett. The book aims to do exactly that by inspiring all of us to create some of these titillating dishes, as well…

PRINCE HARRY He jetted 8800 kilometres for a 45-minute meeting with his father, a move deemed “significant” and one insiders suggest could mark 39-year-old Harry’s return. Princess Diana’s friend Tina Brown agrees, “Charles would love Harry back.” The roadblock is William. “How they work that out will be painful.” ZARA & MIKE TINDALL Respected royal reporter Angela Levin is tipping Zara, 42, and her husband Mike, 45, for bigger roles within the royal family as Charles’ boutique firm starts to look threadbare. “My own view is that he could have Zara, who is the daughter of Princess Anne, because she and her husband Mike fit in beautifully,” says Angela. “They’re very popular, they’re very nice, they’re jolly, they’re honourable and they’re loyal to all the royal family.” PRINCESSES BEATRICE &…

When she was told the terrifying news she had colon cancer last year, Married At First Sight Australia relationships expert Mel Schilling says she went into “autopilot”, burying herself in work. “In the moment, I don’t think I processed it at all,” confesses Mel, 51. “I went straight into work mode and started saying, ‘I can’t do this. I’ve got to be on set in two weeks!’ Whereas my husband was beside himself. He had to leave the room – he instantly felt the emotion of it.” After initially attributing her symptoms to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), Mel wants to speak out about her journey to raise awareness. She urges women to look out for the signs and get checked for the disease. “We put it down to other things,”…

BROTHERS IN ARMS Jayden has entered the experiment armed not only with his boxing gloves, but also some advice given to him by his brother Mitch Eynaud, who appeared on MAFS in 2022. Seeing the way his marriage to Ella Ding ended, however, Jayden should probably take it with a grain of salt! SOAP TO REALITY Set to join the cast later in the season as an intruder, Maddy Jevic will look familiar to a lot of viewers! The actress has starred in Home And Away, Upper Middle Bogan and Wentworth. But something tells us MAFS is going to be her toughest role to date! BACHELOR BEN One of the show’s more dashing grooms, Ben Walters was tipped to be a part of The Bachelors Australia last year, however, discussions…

1989 Born in 1989, Taylor grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania with her parents Scott and Andrea, plus little brother Austin. At age 14, everything changed for the singer when her family moved to Nashville so she could pursue her dreams. Not long after, Taylor landed her first record deal, impressing executives with her lyrics, which were stripped straight from her diary. But her rise to the top didn’t come without its pitfalls. There have been persistent rumours about a rift between her and her actor brother Austin, who reportedly struggles living in his big sister’s shadow, while her mother has had her own battles after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and then a brain tumour in 2019. Despite her mother’s illness, Andrea has been…

When actress Awa Puna led a large transgender rights march in Auckland last year, the Shortland Street star looked at the thousands of supporters around her and tears of pride streamed down her face. With her loving partner Mark Chayanat Whittet by her side, she was protesting British anti-trans activist Posie Parker, who’d arrived to tour New Zealand. As the group played musical instruments and banged pots together to make noise, Awa smiled, not anticipating the violence about to unfold. “The reality hit when we saw a group of around 1000 Destiny Church members who didn’t want us there,” recalls Awa, 24, who stars in the new TVNZ+ series The Boy, The Queen And Everything In Between. “Someone stood on my shoe and it came off, so I went to…

STUDENT SPENDER Perth university student and part-time cinema worker Sherif Girgis made history in 2007 when he won $32 million, then the biggest lottery prize ever handed out in Western Australia. He was just 23 when his life changed forever. He splashed out on a pub, a nightclub and an $880,000 boat after seeking advice from real estate agent Russell Poliwka, but just five years later, Sherif ’s dream win turned into a nightmare when he lost $27 million because of these bad investments. With just $5 million of his winnings left after those ventures failed, Sherif sued Russell for $3.7 million, claiming he’d been given misleading and negligent advice. The Supreme Court awarded him more than $2.1 million because of the business disasters. BIG REGRETS When US businessman Andrew…

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Maid in Manhattan JENNIFER ER LOPEZ Is a sequel to the superstar’s 2002 movie in the making or is J.Lo preparing for a bit of spring cleaning in NYC? She’s definitely a quadruple threat – singer, actress, dancer and washer-upper! Excuse me! SETH ROGEN It’s movie star versus robot! When your path is blocked by a cyborg, there’s only one thing to do – give an irritated sigh and carefully shuffle out of its way. LET IT RIP! CHRIS HEMSWORTH Same washboard abs, different beach! The action hero swapped his usual Byron Bay for Sydney to go surfing with his brother Luke. He’s the one! ROBBIE WILLIAMS After losing 12kg with an Ozempic-like drug, the singer, who turns 50 on Tuesday, showed off his sleek physique in a fun shoot…