Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 11, 2024 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

We’re absolutely delighted to share Rebekah Randell’s baby joy with you this week. The Shortland Street favourite wrote about her pregnancy in Woman’s Day last May – a beautiful, heartfelt piece about how happy she was to be expecting again after a heartbreaking miscarriage. Although the gorgeous new mum and her husband Bevan now have a large sleep deficit thanks to baby Isla’s colic, the pictures show just how delighted they all are. We were also lucky enough to talk to Celebrity Treasure Island winner James Mustapic and his mum Janet about their hilarious new project James Must-A-Pic His Mum A Man. In the show, James attempts to find a boyfriend for Janet, but it turns out matchmaking runs in the family – she admits to writer Donna Brookbanks…

HOT OFF THE PRESS • HOT OFF THE PRESS • HOT OFF THE PRESS • HOT OFF THE PRESS Sharon Stone left no, uh, stone unturned when it came to spilling her life secrets in her 2021 memoir The Beauty Of Living Twice. But the actress kept two big names a secret until last week – when all hell broke loose after she revealed the name of the producer who supposedly pressured her to have sex with a co-star to improve her performance. The actress, 66, shared that it was producer Robert Evans – who died in 2019 – who tried to convince her to sleep with her co-star William Baldwin. At the time, the pair were filming 1993’s Sliver and Sharon claims the producer thought an intimate relationship between…

‘The only thing that would heal my broken heart was finally having our little baby’ When former Shortland Street star Rebekah Randell and her husband Bevan need help with their precious new daughter Isla Anne Randall, they won’t have to look far. Bevan’s brother, The Edge radio host Clint Randell, and his wife Jaime have a savvy daughter who’s already drawn up a childcare business plan. “Clint’s daughter Cameron and son Ty are obsessed – they constantly want to hold her,” says Bevan, 36. “Cammy’s already given us her babysitting costs!” Bevan chuckles that he hopes Cameron’s rates withstand inflation since he’s stashing them for when four-month-old Isla’s older. Isla Anne Randell Born 9 October 2023 Weight 3kg After all, given their long and heartbreaking journey to parenthood, right now,…

JULIA & DANNY DIVORCE TALKS OFF Leaving a pre-Oscars party hand in hand, Julia Roberts and Danny Moder looked like a rock-solid couple in love – not a longtime married couple plagued by split speculation. Seen together for the first time since mid-2021, the actress, 56, and Danny, 55, appeared to have things back on track after reports they were at odds over work and family life. “They’ve come to a new agreement to keep her work life as separate from their time together as possible,” an insider says of the parents-of-three. “And it’s worked! She loves nothing more than coming home to Danny – it’s so much more real than Hollywood.” Why Eva snubbed Ryan! Man of the moment Ryan Gosling had his mum Donna, sister Mandi and stepdad…

Celebrated chef and My Kitchen Rules New Zealand judge Manu Feildel is used to people raving about his delicious dishes, but the Frenchborn foodie is not always head cook at home – it turns out his eight-year-old daughter Charlee is also a dab hand in the kitchen. “Charlee loves to cook and enjoys being a food critic,” smiles Manu, 50. “I love teaching her techniques in the kitchen, getting her to try new flavours and foods. I often cook and share French recipes and techniques with my family.” Manu quickly adds that his wife, jewellery designer Clarissa Weerasena, is also very skilled in the kitchen. “She can cook all different types of food, so I’m happy to let her cook most of the time. I do about 30% and she…

Most foods that we enjoy are fine in moderation. However, if you are trying to eat healthily, accidental upsizing is one of the most common ways that we undo all that good work. “Having big portions obviously means we eat more, and it’s really easy to cook and serve out more than you need,” nutrition scientist Helena Gibson-Moore explains. “A quick check of your food portions when cooking and serving may help to save on calories – it’s all about getting the portion size right for you.” PICK A SMALL PLATE If you use a huge plate or bowl, you can fill it and not realise you’re overeating. “Using smaller plates will help you serve more realistic portion sizes,” suggests Helena. “If you’re still hungry, you can then have second…

Autumn is easing its way into the landscape after a summer that has been extreme for many of us. You’ll find that now is a much more comfortable time of year to be getting out in the garden. It’s also a good time to plan a few tasks to help your garden bounce back from the recent heat, while also building resilience for winter. FLOWERING NOW The early bloomers we often associate with cooler seasons are kicking off now. Some standouts are: SASANQUA CAMELLIAS These gorgeous early-flowering camellias have simple, open flowers in pinks, reds and whites. It’s not unusual for the leaves to be almost completely obscured by blooms on an abundantly flowering plant. As they prune well, they can make fabulous hedges too. AZALEAS In the cooler regions,…

Q I’m hoping you can put me and my brother’s minds at ease after the death of our father. Due to a family split in the last five years of his life, we were unable to say goodbye to him. Is he aware of the lies and deception that he was told by our sister? Angela MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful father comes through straight away with so much love for you both. He’s happy and looks very well. Since crossing over, he has been able to see everything in a truer light and says he’s sorry for what happened. Your father tells me that he put his trust in others who convinced him he was doing the right thing. Please don’t focus on the last five years – instead, look…

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They’re enemies on The Morning Show – and Billy Crudup might have made an enemy of Jennifer Aniston in real life! The star’s close friend raised eyebrows when he told The Telegraph how “difficult” her life was as he promoted his West End show. “It’s so extraordinary what happens around her,” says Billy, 55. “She’s juggling enormous challenges trying to manage some kind of ordinary life. Of course, she’s incredibly capable, but you can’t be around her and not observe how difficult things are for her.” An insider says Jen, 55, isn’t happy. “It’s so unlike him to talk so intimately about a co-star, but suggesting she has this terribly difficult life has upset Jen. She feels he’s taken a liberty – and all to promote a West End show.…

Superstar squash player Joelle King has done a lot of “showing the world what I’m made of” in her long and decorated career. The 35-year-old’s won eight Commonwealth Games medals and her international ranking has soared as high as third in the world. But as the athlete settles into her chat with Woman’s Day, Joelle admits life is looking a little different these days as she grapples with injury, the possibility of retirement and what her next chapter might be. “Theproblem is, I’m never satisfied,” she laughs. “I don’t think any athlete is – there’s always a dangling carrot. But I have to admit I probably have the best relationship with my career that I’ve ever had – it’s a bit more relaxed but I’m still absolutely loving it. I…

For Raymond Chaney, watching Australian Survivor: Titans V Rebels has been “a little bit of a humbling experience”. The 27-year-old retail worker from New South Wales explains, “Watching it back, I’m like, ‘Man, maybe I’m a lot dumber than I thought I was!’” In this week’s episodes of Survivor, Raymond takes one of the biggest risks in the show’s history. Last week, he found an advantage. To play the advantage, he needs to get everyone to write his name at Tribal Council, then he’ll be able to choose who goes home. But if even one person writes a name other than his, he’ll go home. Raymond decides to give it a try. “Realistically, I knew at that point that I hadn’t done all that much in the game,” the music…

CUPPED PALMS FRUIT Small fruits, such as berries and grapes, can be piled into cupped palms. Low in calories, virtually fat-free and rich in antioxidants, blueberries and raspberries can be added to porridge or yoghurt. CLENCHED FIST VEGETABLES A clenched fist works out to be the 30g you need to eat for one serving of fresh vegetables. Mix up veges like broccoli, carrots and sweetcorn to get a good variety. CLENCHED FIST POTATO A baked potato has around 200 calories of the carbs needed for energy. Try kūmara for a healthier option that’s also high in vitamin A. CLENCHED FIST PASTA AND RICE A 75g portion of uncooked pasta provides around 200 calories and essential carbs for energy. Choose wholemeal or brown over white varieties. PALM NUTS A great snack…

Trip down memory lane AMANDA SAYS Izzy comes straight through and shows me that she has passed over. Izzy has many loved ones with her – she brings through two little dogs, JJ and CoCo, who were before her time but that she often saw around. CoCo tells me she was about nine when she passed suddenly. She had been chasing something and there was a sudden impact. Izzy thought Walter would love to hear from both JJ and CoCo. Then a little budgie from many years ago appears. Benny was very much loved by Walter and was always free to fly around. A beautiful German shepherd also appears and tells me her name is Lady. She explains that she was Walter’s very protective dog 30 years ago. Izzy then…

Whether Britain wants them back or not, all the signs are there that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning a Megxit U-turn – and are serious about an official return to the UK. Following reports that the couple are on the hunt for a British PR firm to help boost their poor image in Harry’s homeland, sources say, “They may not have a choice”. FORCED TO FLEE THE US Last week, a US judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to release details of Harry’s visa application by 21 March, a situation that could cause embarrassment to both the current and former presidents. “It’s a political bombshell that could drag down both [Joe] Biden and [Donald] Trump over claims they gave Harry preferential treatment, particularly in light of…

James Mustapic was launched into the public eye when he won Celebrity Treasure Island last year, but the beloved comedian has actually starred in YouTube videos with his mother Janet since he was 14 years old. “Well, it was usually me forcing Mum to be in them,” James laughs. The mother-son duo are clearly very close and it shows in the hilarious reality TV show James MustA-Pic His Mum A Man, which James has now roped Janet into. “I’d always thought about doing a TV show with Mum, and then she was single and lonely, and here we are,” James, 28, says as he munches on a biscuit over Zoom. “Lonely!” Janet, 61, scoffs. “As a woman, I’m juggling so much and as soon as a relationship ends, you think,…

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when rock legend Jimmy Barnes – still recovering from his close brush with death – walked his Auckland-based daughter Eliza-Jane down the aisle to marry the love of her life, musician Jimmy Metherell. And nobody cried harder than the Working Class Man himself. Desperately ill in ICU just before Christmas, Jimmy, 67, feared he wouldn’t make it through a life-threatening infection and open heart surgery, let alone survive to give away his adored “EJ”. “There were a lot of tears and a lot of emotion for everyone, but a lot of laughter, joy and music as well,” smiles singersongwriter EJ. “It was just a great celebration of love and we were so happy to have Dadda in such fine form for our…

FIG, MAPLE & WALNUT Replace dried fruit with ½ cup chopped dried figs and ¼ cup chopped walnuts. Glaze with 2 tbsp maple syrup combined with ½ tsp mixed spice. CRANBERRY, WHITE CHOCOLATE & VANILLA Replace dried fruit with ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries and ¼ cup white choc chips, and add ½ tsp vanilla bean paste with the milk. MILK CHOC CHIP & APPLE Replace dried fruit with ½ cup chopped dried apple and ¼ cup milk choc chips. TRIPLE-CHOC CARAMEL Replace ¼ cup flour with baking cocoa. Swap dried fruit with ½ cup chopped jersey caramels and ½ cup each milk and dark choc chips. Use cocoa in glaze in place of mixed spice. Pipe crosses onto cooled buns with 50g melted white chocolate after baking. DARK CHOCOLATE…

Aries 21 MARCH – 20 APRIL Things are looking up! After an intense few weeks, the sun’s arrival in your sign should feel like a breath of fresh air. Your renewed zest for life will be obvious to all, so why not celebrate in style with friends, then treat yourself to an indulgent weekend? You deserve it! STAR TIP Woohoo! A midweek meeting or appointment could lead to breakthroughs. CHAKA KHAN The Queen of Funk turns 71 on 23 March. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 With the Sun slipping into your zone of rest and contemplation, it’s time to slow down. Natural settings should feel fabulously therapeutic, so plan in plenty of walks and picnics or slip out of town. And look out for an unusual trinket – it…

Raise a stink EVA LONGORIA The Desperate Housewives star looked stunning, but possibly stunk after indulging in onion chips. “I’m not gonna be able to talk to anybody cause I’m gonna have the breath,” she shared. Almost had us foiled! JENNIFER LAWRENCE The Hunger Games actress almost passed as a normal person at the hair salon, but unfortunately her hair-raising look caught too much attention! Stars really are just like us, thank goodness. A ROYAL SHOCK! ZARA TINDALL Looking like all of us as we watch the Princess Kate scandal unfold, Zara gave us her best shocked face as she attended the Cheltenham Festival in the UK last week. YOU’RE SO VANITY FAIR BARRY KEOGHAN  He’s one of the most talked-about actors at the moment thanks to that scene in…