Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 16, 2024 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Nearly six years after their split, bitter exes Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan are still battling it out in court over her divorce settlement – particularly the actor’s Magic Mike profits. Jenna, who was married to the Hollywood hunk for nine years, has filed documents claiming that she’s entitled to half the earnings from the film franchise as she alleges the movie “was developed and co-financed by Channing with community effort and marital funds”. The actress, 43, claims they acquired the project together while still married, but her ex’s lawyers insist that the Magic Mike movies became most profitable after he and Jenna separated in 2018. According to court documents, Jenna has requested that Channing, 43, “testify regarding all issues related to the parties’ marriage, including all business…

Action hero Keanu Reeves has set tongues wagging that he might’ve popped the question to girlfriend Alexandra Grant after they were seen putting on a loved-up display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Gala in Los Angeles recently. Keanu, 59, and Alex, 54, only had eyes for each other at the gallery, sharing a kiss for the cameras. The rare PDA comes amid speculation that they are planning a backyard wedding, with Alexandra seen wearing a ring on her left hand. Nothing would make friends happier than to see the pair tie the knot, with sources adding that they’re a perfect match. “Keanu’s relationship with Alexandra is solid,” one insider spills. “Friends are happy that he has found companionship.”…

‘It was hard for her... It was a traumatic time’ When Katie Holmes shocked the world with her 2012 divorce from Tom Cruise, not even she could have imagined it would be the end of their daughter Suri’s relationship with her father. Sadly, there would be limited contact between Tom and their only child after the split, amid reports Katie and Suri had each been branded a “suppressive person” by Tom’s controversial church, Scientology, as a result of their defection. Now sources say the Mission: Impossible actor, 61, is worried his 12-year absence from Suri’s life is going to come back to haunt him. Following her 18th birthday last week, several media groups are said to be champing at the bit to be the ones to score Suri’s first interview.…

In the days following the attack at Westfield Bondi Junction, Australians across the country banded together to share messages of comfort and support for the families of the innocent victims who tragically lost their lives in the senseless attack. On Saturday 13th of April, 40-year-old Joel Cauchi went on a stabbing spree in the crowded Sydney shopping centre, taking the lives of six people in an event New South Wales premier Chris Minns described as “nothing short of horrific”. Here, we remember and pay tribute to the poor victims who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. ASHLEE GOOD Ash was a 38-year-old account executive and mother to nine-month-old daughter Harriet. Originally from Victoria, the daughter of former Aussie rules footballer Kerry Good was described by loved…

TREASURE HUNTING FOR ALL! Specking is the most basic way to collect sapphires at Gemfields and means walking around picking them up off the surface of the ground, generally after heavy rain has washed away the topsoil. Look for a gleam sitting on the surface as it’s likely a gem. Younger kids have keener eyes than adults, so it’s a good family outing. A licence is needed to fossick, then it’s a matter of sifting dirt through a sieve and crossing your fingers! Matt Betteridge had gone out for an evening walk around his property in Rubyvale, Queensland, when something caught his attention. To the untrained eye, the piece of earth-covered rock protruding from the dirt was just that, but for Matt, a seasoned gem hunter, he knew he’d struck…

BLACK TEA Sometimes you just can’t beat the classics and there’s a lot to say for this humble brew. Aside from water, black tea is the most popular beverage in the world, and there’s evidence that suggests drinking it daily could help to reduce blood pressure and even the risk of stroke. ROOIBOS Like green and black tea, rooibos is packed with antioxidants, but it has less tannins and is free from caffeine. Traditional rooibos tea is made from fermented Aspalathus linearis leaves, while green rooibos tea has a more delicate taste and is unfermented. ECHINACEA The jury is out on whether echinacea can really reduce the severity of the common cold, but there is some evidence it may help to boost immunity due to its high antioxidant content. People…

Q I welcome and appreciate any insight you and Spirit offer. My dad has passed over and I’d like to ask him when he is going to send me a suitable good man. Barbara MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful dad comes through from the spirit world with so much love for you. He’s placing his hand reassuringly on your shoulder. He smiles, telling me you are kind-hearted and have a lot of love to offer someone special. I’m picking up that, in the past, a man you were involved with let you down. Your dad says that you must let go of any disappointments, open your heart and trust. I’m told that when the time is right, a wonderful companion will come into your life. I feel he’ll be hard-working, practical,…

Something’s afoot! JULIA FOX Rocking some seriously silly footwear, Kanye West’s model ex raised eyebrows while promoting her reality show OMG Fashun in NYC. Who’s got the juice? CATHERINE O’HARA The Schitt’s Creek actress was wigging out as she joined costumed movie execs Andrew Cripps and Jeff Goldstein to promote the movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a sequel to her ’80s cult classic, in Las Vegas. Hold the music MARIAH CAREY Putting the D in diva, the Honey singer had her backup dancers doubling as makeup artists as she stopped her Vegas concert for a quick retouch. No wonder she looks so good! Bloomin’ beauty ARIANA GRANDE From popstar to movie darling, Ariana – who plays Glinda the Good Witch in the new adaptation of Wicked – was doubling as a bouquet…

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Despite insisting their romance was rock solid, Married At First Sight Australia stars Eden Harper and Jayden Eynaud revealed their split just days after the show’s finale aired. “Our relationship came to an unexpected end,” posted blonde bombshell Eden, 28. “The reality is, the person I chose didn’t choose me.” Kickboxer Jayden, 26, added, “Sometimes in life, things don’t always go the way you had hoped for… As sad as it is, I’m so glad I got to go through this with such an amazing woman.” Eden has since hit out at a MAFS moment in which she “disappeared” from her husband and missed a flight, saying, “I didn’t run away… I needed to get a nail fixed and the traffic was crazy. Jayden was fully aware of where I…

They tied the knot in a joyous ceremony, surrounded by family and friends, and now Kiwi acting super-couple Acushla-Tara Kupe and Paul Waggott are celebrating their six-month anniversary by making a bold move. “We were married on 15 October and exactly six months later, on 15 April, we settled on our very first home,” grins The Gone actress Acushla-Tara, 33, clearly still blown away by their good fortune. “It’s one of those incredible things you think will never happen, especially when you live a freelance life, but it’s happened.” Shortland Street star Paul, 35, continues, “We have to keep reminding ourselves that we’ve spent our entire adult lives paying rent, so paying a mortgage should be no different. We’re also very pragmatic and will do whatever work comes our way…

Comedian Samantha Hannah could be considered a psychic. But don’t go booking her to read your future – it only applies whenever the Wellington-based, Scottishborn star is writing a stand-up show. “I’m not really into manifesting, but when you focus on something, I guess you just move towards it more!” she laughs. Samantha’s first show, How To Meet A Husband In A Year, came after a five-year break from comedy and dating. She tells, “I was living in London and I got burnt out. I was in a relationship with a comedy producer who was in this toxic work environment. When I split with him, he’d been on a bender for days. When he finally came home, he was like, ‘I was just having such a nice time with Russell.’…

They might have only just welcomed their first baby a couple of weeks ago, but Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse were already spotted enjoying a romantic date night at the Coachella music festival. Rob, 37, and Suki, 32, were seen strolling arm in arm as they enjoyed some baby-free time together. Suki also performed at the event, where she revealed that their newborn is a girl. “I love amazing ladies,” the actress shared with the crowd, “and I’ve been very lucky to have my own little amazing lady and meet the love of my life.”…

Auckland siblings and musicians Emily Heeney and Nathan Loo are selfconfessed “superfans” of MKR New Zealand, having seen every episode of every season of the hit reality cooking show. Emily, 36, tells, “I’d always think, ‘Oh, my gosh, I’d love to do that, but I would never actually do it.’ Putting myself out there and facing criticism is really daunting for me.” However, when the music teacher was diagnosed with deadly endometrial cancer just two years ago, her whole perspective on life changed. Emily had recently separated from her husband and was a busy single mum to her now-15-year-old daughter Manea when she started getting sick. She says, “I wasn’t paying attention to it because I was focused on my teaching and music, but after about a year, I thought,…

He’s faced danger and saved many lives on the beach, but nothing prepared lovable Bondi Rescue star Andrew “Reidy” Reid for the carnage he witnessed when he went to buy his kids a bunk bed. “I had a pretty good cry this morning,” he tells Woman’s Day just 48 hours after the Westfield Bondi Junction massacre that left six people dead, including his “beautiful” friend and running partner Ashlee Good, 38. Reidy, 44, was caught up in the attack after driving to the mall to shop for a bunk bed for his two daughters and son, aged three to five years old, only to soon discover that a knifeman was on the loose. And when he heard shots and saw bloodied bodies scattered on the floor of the shopping centre,…

Closing in on 60, Nikki Ellis is loving life. The mortgage is paid off, the kids are independent, she has time to travel and she gets to enjoy the look of shock on people’s faces when she tells them she’s 57. “I love it,” she laughs. “People often think I’m in my thirties. It’s very flattering.” Over the past few months, she’s had multiple interviews with international media outlets desperate to know her secret. Yes, she’s a fitness trainer and, yes, she gets Botox, but Nikki firmly believes anyone, with any type of lifestyle, can naturally turn themselves around and essentially age in reverse. “I don’t work out even near as often as people might think,” she insists. “I’m all about doing the minimum amount to get maximum results. We…

Corn, goat’s cheese, pickle & dill tarts Get your mitts on these comforting, tasty bites! SERVES 4-6 Melt 1 tbsp butter in a heavy-based frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3-4 ears). Cook, stirring often, for 10 mins or until they are just beginning to catch and caramelise. Remove from heat and set aside. Preheat oven to 200°C. Roll out 380g shortcrust pastry (chilled) on a lightly floured benchtop and cut into four to six rounds – we used a side plate with a 15cm diameter. Transfer to a couple of trays lined with baking paper. Add 1 handful chopped dill to 400g ricotta and mix to combine. Place about 2 tbsp of this in the middle of each pastry round. Top tarts with…

Taurus 21 APRIL – 21 MAY There’s so much to do and so little time. With things speeding up, both socially and at work, think twice before volunteering for more. These passionate stars could send romantic sparks flying, while on the financial front, good news may add a spring to your step. STAR TIP With your lucky streak growing, it’s time to enter a few competitions. KELLY CLARKSON And all you’d ever hear us say is... happy birthday, Kelly! The talented singersongwriter and TV host turns 42 on 24 April. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Notice obstacles beginning to disappear? Mercury’s directional shift should work in your favour, so start making plans. Your enthusiasm could turn you into a mover and shaker – just don’t expect everyone to keep…

Q+A How much did you know about the classic ’80s TV show The Fall Guy before filming? I knew a lot – I was a fan! I was a fan because my mum was a fan. It was a show we would watch together. That was a big part of my wanting to be a part of all this – and to pay homage to the real people who risk their lives every day to get movies made and to make people like me look good! You have described the film as a love letter. A love letter to whom? To action movies, to the stunt community and to movie-making in general. Did playing a stuntman in the movie mean you didn’t need a stunt double for all those action…

It was all about girl power at the Coachella music festival in California’s Colorado Desert, with Gwen Stefani reuniting with her band No Doubt for the first time in almost 10 years. “I was thinking we should dust off some of the old s**t!” she declared as the ska rockers ran through a string of their past hits, including Hella Good, It’s My Life, Hey Baby, Don’t Speak and, of course, their 1995 breakthrough smash Just A Girl. However, it was the 2000 track Bathwater that made all the headlines, with Gwen, 51, bringing out Drivers License singer and No Doubt super-fan Olivia Rodrigo, 21, for a surprise duet. Also in the spotlight was Shakira, 47, who joined Argentine DJ Bizarrap to perform their new tune La Fuerte and also…