Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 10, 2024 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

EDITOR Sebastian van der Zwan  DEPUTY EDITOR Amy Prebble CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Denise Bowden SUB-EDITOR Katie Shepherd ART DIRECTOR Mirella Monteiro DESIGNERS Anna Pétursdóttir, Béla Trussell-Cullen, Debby Wei, Hayley Pearce PHOTO & EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Kellie Blizard BEAUTY EDITOR Anna Lee MANAGEMENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jane Huxley GENERAL MANAGER Stuart Dick EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Sarah Henry ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Claire Chisholm claire.chisholm@aremedia.co.nz SALES MANAGER Chloe Jordan chloe.jordan@aremedia.co.nz SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Jacquie Fraser jacquie.fraser@aremedia.co.nz COMMERCIAL BRAND MANAGER Bridget Hewitt CAMPAIGN MANAGER Angela Wei Woman’s Day is published by Are Media Ltd, Level 1, 317 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1021. Printed by Webstar, 114 Swanson Road, Henderson, Auckland 0610. © 2024. All rights reserved.…

Actor Stephen Baldwin sparked fears for his daughter Hailey and her husband Justin Bieber when he asked fans to “offer a little prayer” for the couple. “There are special challenges that folks in high visibility positions face,” he added. According to reports, Justin, 30, and Hailey, 27, are indeed dealing with a “private issue”, and are annoyed that her dad made their problem public. It’s prompted bizarre theories online, with fans speculating the couple could be dealing with everything from marriage issues to infertility and childhood abuse. But Hailey has since silenced speculation by sharing a birthday post for her husband, calling him “the love of my life, for life”.…

When Woman’s Day chats to Married At First Sight Australia star Lucinda Light the week before her arrival in New Zealand, we’re delighted to find she’s her usual authentic self. “My voice is a bit tough and husky today,” she says. “I’ve had a weekend dancing in the bush!” The 43-year-old lives life large and loud, which – to her surprise – is part of the reason she’s become a MAFS fan favourite. “It’s unbelievable how many people watch this show,” laughs Lucinda. “It’s a bit of a change going out in public now, but for me, it’s more love exchange, more opportunities to say hello and meet new people. That’s beautiful.” And once she lands in Auckland for our photoshoot in the Viaduct, her experience is no different. “I’m…

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 40 years since we first heard that gravel voice of Kenny Loggins demanding, “Everybody cut footloose!” It’s a lyric that altered pop culture – and dancefloors around the world – forever. Oh, and the movie? Well, Footloose caused worldwide bedlam too and it still has its star, Kevin Bacon, shaking in his shoes thinking about it. “When I became a popstar, the last thing I wanted to be was a popstar,” Kevin, 65, says of his overnight fame that came after the film’s release in 1984. “I had already moved into, ‘I want to be Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep or Robert De Niro.’ I was so into what my idea of a serious actor was and, all of a sudden, I was given…

Bridget Rook’s house is a pastel wonderland, like something whipped up and displayed in a Parisian macaron shop window. But it took hard work and effort to make the home such a delight, with Bridget doing all the painting herself at her sweet New Plymouth home. In 2021, Bridget and husband Casey started a small renovation to turn the patio into a dining area. “I kept the 1990s Shaker-style kitchen cabinets and painted them with a roller in Resene Ethereal and Resene Double Alabaster,” she says. Almost all the paint was Resene SpaceCote Flat. The kitchen walls and dropped ceiling were painted Resene Half Duck Egg Blue, while the door was treated to a gorgeous coat of Resene Inside Back. “This is the room I’m most proud of,” Bridget says.…

We’re thrilled this week to bring you the wonderful Waiheke Island wedding of Kiwi acting greats Antonia Prebble and Dan Musgrove, who you’ll no doubt recognise from their starring roles in Westside, the show that brought them together seven years ago. Not only are they two seriously talented individuals, but they’re also some of the nicest people in the industry. I first met Antonia many moons ago, when I was a junior reporter and she was appearing on Outrageous Fortune. I interviewed her and equally lovely co-star Siobhan Marshall about being on-screen sisters and off-screen besties, and was immediately smitten. I vaguely recall having a crush when I sent her a Christmas card that same year, only to meet her then-partner at a barbecue soon after. Awkward! Since then, we’ve…

Sources say Geri Horner was left blindsided as she flew in to support her embattled husband Christian at the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix. According to reports, the series of sexually suggestive WhatsApp messages between the Red Bull F1 team boss and a female employee were leaked while the former Spice Girl was in the air. And while they kissed for the cameras, a body language expert claims the stars were putting on a front amid the scandal. “His smile looks performed and awkward, while hers only involves a curling upward of the lips with no eye smile,” they said. While Geri, 51, is yet to comment on the claims of misconduct against her husband, which he was cleared of on 28 February, Christian, 50, has since sung the praises of…

Embattled star Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter as he faces court over the death of Haylna Hutchins. The cinematographer was killed after a loaded gun, held by Alec, was fired at her on the set of western film Rust in 2021. A grand jury indicted the 65-year-old actor last month after prosecutors received a new analysis of the revolver he was using during filming. His trial is scheduled for July. His lawyers called the prosecution “misguided” and pushed for speedy court proceedings to “minimise public vilification and suspicion”.…

When Kevin Bacon first locked eyes on Kyra Sedgwick on the set of their movie Lemon Sky in 1987, he knew that she was The One. “I was knocked out,” he recalls. “I thought she was amazing.” And 35 years later, the couple are more in love than ever, having built a beautiful home together, as well as raising son Travis, 34, and daughter Sosie, 31. So what’s their secret? “A sense of humour is crucial,” says Kyra, 58. “He is very freaking funny.” While they are both powerhouse film stars, the down-to-earth couple prefer to enjoy life’s quieter moments at their Connecticut farmhouse than the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. “To me, walking down the street together in the middle of the night still feels like a nice place…

‘The stress and anxiety of worrying about dying wasn’t helping me’ Eilish Wilkes was only two when a cancerous brain tumour robbed her of her sight. Surgery for the condition, rare in children so young, was unable to remove most of the tumour and doctors predicted that Hamilton-based Eilish wouldn’t make it to her fifth birthday. But Eilish is a fighter. Not only did the 27-year-old refuse to let visual impairment and the excruciating pain she still suffers from get in the way of living a full life, but she also went to bat for other disabled Kiwis. “I’ve volunteered since I was eight, collecting food from bakeries and delivering it to families at Starship Hospital’s oncology ward,” says Eilish. “I’ve also volunteered for Blind Low Vision NZ, the Cancer…

While we often associate vitamin C with skin brightening (which it definitely does), this powerful antioxidant is much more of an all-rounder than we give it credit for. When taken orally, it plays a vital role in supporting metabolism and the immune system. Applied topically, it’s one of the most effective anti-ageing ingredients on the market, with proven results in boosting collagen production (think firmer, plumper skin), hydrating skin (through encouraging hyaluronic acid production), and reducing redness and inflammation. Its direct action on melanin cells (which are responsible for pigmentation) allows for a more even, balanced skin tone. Renowned dermatologist Ole Henriksen and cosmetic practitioner Dr Garry Cussell are both huge advocates for vitamin C – here’s why you should be too. Pharmacy find TYPES OF VITAMIN C From pure…

Inside her fears...  AMANDA SAYS Zoey comes through and tells me she is alive. She lives with her mummy and her non-related fur brother Paulie, who is just a laid-back fella. Zoey is relaxed when outside but very nervous indoors. At her previous home, she wasn’t allowed inside at all. Another very big dog comes through and he looks like a cattle dog crossed with a Great Dane. He brings through Susan’s brother and mother. Susan’s brother tells me he passed suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack at just 50. Susan’s brother is accompanied by a much-loved cat named Pickles, who lived until she was about 16. The big dog comes through again – he knows he was and still is Susan’s soulmate. Zoey assures me she really is…

MOVIE THE CONVERT From Once Were Warriors director Lee Tamahori comes this epic historical drama set in colonial Aotearoa. The film sees a European preacher caught in a feud between tribes when he lands in the newly established British settlement of Epworth. He must figure out what role he will play in the inevitable war and if he can help the feuding iwi. NOW IN CINEMAS BOOK BUDGET LIKE A LEGEND by Cameron Wislang With most people feeling the pinch with the cost-of-living crisis, this book is the perfect companion to help you get back on track financially. With easy tips on creating a budget, saving, spending less and buying a house, there’s something for every goal, plus personal anecdotes from everyday Kiwis. ON SHELVES NOW (HARPER COLLINS, $35) ALBUM…

BE PREPARED! CHRISSY TEIGEN The star swapped her usual glam look for a bake-safe jumpsuit while selling Girl Scout biscuits with seven-year-old daughter Luna in LA. You’d think with all her Hollywood dosh, Chrissy and hubby John Legend could afford to dish out some pocket money... EYE ON THE BALL CHARLIZE THERON The Monster star held court at the Desert Smash celebrity tennis tournament in Palm Springs. The event raised money for her charity Africa Outreach Project. Looks like she aced it! TRÈS CHIC LORDE Amid speculation that a new album is on the way, the Kiwi Grammy winner popped up in the French capital to attend the Miu Miu show during Paris Fashion Week. LOOKING SPEXY! EVA MENDES Prepared for all eventualities – short distance, long distance, rain,…

Who’s the bigger star? Best Dance Act winner Calvin Harris (left) posed with his wife Vick Hope, while Spice Girl Melanie C spun the decks at an after-party. Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts (left) rocked the red carpet in a barely there Sergio Hudson dress and Ellie Goulding (right) looked angelic singing Miracle. Charli XCX was a patchwork princess in a sweeping Marni gown. Kylie Minogue kicked butt performing a medley of her hits after accepting her Global Icon Award. The Cutest Gran award goes to Agatha Dawson-Amoah! Slipper-wearing Raye (above) scored a record-smashing six wins! The only category she was nominated in and didn’t nab was Pop Act, won by Dua Lipa (right). “I know this video is short, but I just wanted it to match my dress,” Miley Cyrus…

After going Instagram official and moving in together, Joe Manganiello is reportedly ready to take another big step with his girlfriend Cailtin O’Connor – starting a family! Joe’s ex Sofía Vergara confirmed in January that she and the Magic Mike star split last year because “he wanted to have kids and I didn’t”. So it’s no surprise, sources say, the 47-yearold and Caitlin, 34, “are already picking out baby names for their first child.” The insider adds the couple – who began dating in September last year – want to have “several”!…

He’s been at the centre of most of the MAFS drama this season, but Jack insists his co-stars are the ones behaving badly, saying, “I’ve never met bigger hypocrites in my life.” Certainly, the feud between him and some of the other couples only intensifies in this week’s episodes, when the participants fly to Byron Bay for “Retreat Week”, where rumours circulate that Jack has been flirting with Colombian-born bride Sara Mesa, which he denies. He then makes a bodyshaming quip that hits one of the grooms hard and comes out swinging at a fiery dinner party, which sees one of his enemies exposed as a potential cheat, although Jack insists there are actually two MAFS brides being unfaithful. “Apparently, Sara’s been sleeping with her ex-partner of five years while…

When Caiden MacGibbon wakes each day and is greeted by his adoring parents Jasmine and Karl, there’s always one thing the six-year-old asks to do. He wants to go and sit among the peaceful flapping of colourful wings in his outdoor aviary, where the West Auckland boy has more than 100 beloved pet birds. The 5m-long aviary was installed in his backyard last May by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which granted bird-loving Caiden his dream gift after he was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a terminal brain stem tumour, in November 2022. “Caiden loves nature and has an affinity with birds,” says Jasmine, 42, also mum to Bianca, 19, and three-year-old Kaylee. “His favourite is a cockatiel. When he’s out in his aviary, it’s like an escape for him…

Pasta alla vodka Show off your chef skills SERVES 2 Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 fi nely chopped shallot. Fry for 6-8 mins or until softened. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and ¼-½ tsp chilli fl akes, depending on how spicy you like it. Fry for 1 min before stirring in 200g tin chopped tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste and 50ml vodka. Fry for 5 mins before blitzing with a handheld stick blender until smooth or in a blender and returning to the pan. Set aside. Cook 200g pasta (penne or rigatoni work well) according to the packet directions, usually around 8-10 mins. Drain pasta, reserving a mugful of the pasta cooking water. Reheat tomato sauce, pour in 75ml cream and scatter…

Fans are claiming poor Jennifer Lopez may be “banned” from spending time with husband Ben Affleck’s kids whenever his ex-wife Jennifer Garner is around! Ben and Jen, both 51, reunited twice in a week – with J.Lo, 54, nowhere to be seen – as they celebrated son Samuel’s 12th birthday at his school and at Disneyland. And one fan commented that “J.Lo isn’t going to like” the fact that the exes are playing happy families. “I’m sure all the time they’re together annoys the heck out of J.Lo,” added another. Meanwhile, Ben’s ex Jen is rumoured to be secretly planning to tie the knot with her long-term boyfriend John Miller, 46 – and it seems J.Lo won’t be welcome at the wedding either. An insider says, “It’s not that Jennifer’s…