Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 25, 2024 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Gordon’s bike crash nightmae ! He may come across as tough as nails in the kitchen, but celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has been badly shaken by a horrifi c bike accident in the US that heavily bruised his lower torso. In an incident that also left his wife Tana, 49, worried sick, Gordon, 57, took a serious tumble while out for a ride in Connecticut. “It really shook me,” he confesses in an emotional video, where he shows off a giant purple bruise up his left side. “Honestly, I’m lucky to be here. “I’m in pain. It’s been a brutal week and I’m sort of getting through it, but I cannot tell you the importance of wearing a helmet.” The father-of-six is an avid cyclist and triathlete, and this fall…

David and Victoria Beckham are fighting back against claims their 25-year marriage is nothing more than a “distant business relationship” following the release of an explosive new book by former BBC journalist Tom Bower. In The House Of Beckham: Money, Sex And Power, the writer paints a very unflattering portrait of the couple, alleging that years ago they cut a deal to stay together to save their moneymaking family brand. “The claims are absolutely devastating,” an insider reports. “David atoning for his alleged cheating by funding her money-pit fashion house and Victoria chain-smoking over Rebecca Loos in Madrid. David and Victoria are used to ridiculous stories about them, but what will hurt most are the claims of their separate lives and almost divorcing. “It’s true they did almost split, so…

While Holly Shervey and Emmett Skilton continue to bask in the afterglow of their fairytale wedding, their careers are soaring to new heights. The former Shortland Street actress makes an appearance in The Brokenwood Mysteries this week and her Instagram comedy series Millennial Jenny is skyrocketing in popularity internationally. Meanwhile, Emmett is still busy directing episodes of Shorty and also acts alongside Hollywood star Elizabeth Banks in the thriller A Mistake, which premiered at New York’s prestigious Tribeca Festival just over a week ago. While on the outside, it looks like things couldn’t be better for the Auckland acting duo, alongside their deep love and career highs, the pair reveal they’re also grappling with a heart-wrenching dilemma. When Holly was six years old, her beloved mum Jo passed away from…

The pressure of recording her latest TV offering in the same Auckland studio as RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under was overwhelming for comedian and actress Rhiannon McCall. “I walked in and there were just people everywhere!” she recalls. “I was immediately like, ‘I’m not prepared for this!’” Despite her extensive experience in television – writing for 7 Days, and starring in such shows as Shortland Street, Creamerie, Golden Boy and Funny Girls – the 30-yearold found herself in uncharted territory as the host of new show My Dream Green Home, an experience she describes as “extremely intimidating”. My Dream Green Home is a renovation series with a sustainability twist, inviting families, friends and flatmates to collaborate with experts in enhancing their homes and lifestyles in eco-friendly ways. Rhiannon, however, is…

STACEY MORRISON Flava radio host, Te Arawa & Ngāi Tahu & MĀTAI SMITH TV presenter, Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tamanuhiri How has your life changed since last Matariki? Stacey: I turned 50 – that’s crazy! I’m kind of shocked to still be here but very grateful because my mum never made it to 50 and my nana never made it to 50. Mātai: My niece has had a baby who’s the first mokopuna and also great-grandchild in our whānau. His name is Raekahu and he’s my absolute world. My younger brother passed away suddenly four years ago, so I’ve kind of taken over the mantle of being Raekahu’s koro and I love it. He’s the apple of my eye! How will this year’s Mānawatia A Matariki broadcast differ from last year’s? Stacey:…

PUMPKIN & CAULIFLOWER CURRY SERVES 6 PREP 25 MINS COOK 1 HOUR • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 onion, chopped • 750g pumpkin, cut into 2.5cm cubes (see Tip) • 500g cauliflower, cut into florets • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger • ⅓ cup korma curry paste • 400ml coconut milk • 1 cup chicken stock • 2 tomatoes, chopped • steamed basmati rice, chopped cashews, naan bread, coriander sprigs, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins or until softened. Add pumpkin and cauliflower. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins or until pumpkin just starts to brown. 2 Add garlic, ginger and paste, cooking for 1 min or until fragrant. Stir in…

Q I lost my dad two years ago. Due to certain family members, I was unable to see him. Does he understand why I couldn’t say goodbye? Did my passed pets meet him when he crossed and are they watching over me? Helen MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful dad is coming through from the spiritual realm with so much love for you. He is a lovely man, telling me he understands and does not want you to feel upset about what happened. He smiles and says, “Remember it’s never goodbye, only see you later.” Your dad tells me that almost immediately after he passed, he visited to give you a big hug, letting you know he was and with your much-loved pets. Your dad says they’re all doing fine and being…

The Greatest Showman HUGH JACKMAN You can take the man out of the theatre... Wherever there’s a microphone, it seems Hugh will follow! The actor couldn’t help but belt out a tune for his latest film, Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie. Brad’s a rad dad! BRADLEY COOPER Did you forget he was a father? Don’t worry – the actor donned a “Dad” shirt to remind us as he hung out with his daughter Lea, seven, in New York. Hello, my name is... LADY GAGA This is how Gaga does incognito – black coat, black sunnies, dour look… and a custom Gaga tote, just in case she really does go under the radar! Crocs shock! BROOKE SHIELDS Forget stilettos on the red carpet, this actress is all about…

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Lines have been drawn in the sand of Summer Bay, with the cast of Home And Away reportedly turning on Ada Nicodemou because of her burgeoning romance with co-star James Stewart. Pictured out with his daughter Scout last week, James, 48, and Ada, 47, are getting more serious by the week and sources say certain colleagues are “no longer on speaking terms with Ada”. We’re told, “I know a lot of the cast and crew aren’t talking to Ada any more because Ada and Sarah [Roberts, James’ ex] were really good friends. And no one respects someone who sleeps with their friend’s ex-husband.” Sarah, 39, previously starred on Home And Away, sharing a dressing room with Ada, whom she considered a close friend . She was said to be “double…

A strong contender from day one, it feels like MasterChef Australia’s Savindri “Sav” Perera was destined to be on the show – and she thinks it was fate too! “I actually applied in 2022 and got through to the stage where we were all flying in to film,” reveals Sav, 30. “But I had to pull out. I was in a different relationship at the time and under a lot of mental strain. I wasn’t in the right headspace. “It was a big sign from the universe that it didn’t work out then, but it worked for this season. I’m in a much better space to actually handle the pressure.” Calling on her Sri Lankan upbringing to create dishes full of flavour, Sav has been impressing the judges every week.…

She travelled Down Under to compete on Lego Masters Australia Vs The World, but German contestant Annalena Rohr says the highlight of her trip was finding romance! “During my time in Australia, I met the love of my life and I am actually moving there in July to be with her,” smiles the 27-year-old from Baden-Wurttemberg. “Lego Masters Australia really changed my life! If I win, I would use the prize money to finance the move and buy new furniture.” As well as winning the first season of Lego Masters Germany alongside teammate Felix Geisbush, the rugby fan and former sports-science student has also competed on Ninja Warrior, but she says the brick-building competition is much more difficult. “Lego Masters is more like a marathon – it’s both a physical…

VELVET SKIN STEP ONE To replicate Karlie’s latte-inspired look, massage a pearl-sized amount of (1) Tatcha The Water Cream, $127, onto your face and neck to hydrate skin, reduce the appearance of pores and create the perfect non-greasy canvas for makeup. STEP TWO Add a subtle hint of c olour to your lids with a buildable shadow in a coffee-coloured hue. (2) Elf Cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow in Canyon,$15, also doubles as a primer for longer-lasting wear. STEP THREE For radiant cheeks with some slight shimmer, pop on (3) Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush in Joy, $56. Use an angled powder brush to gently tap over the apples of your cheeks for a dash of colour. STEP FOUR Finish off your look with a tinted balm…

Sophie’s relocation after rivalry AMANDA SAYS Sophie is still living, however, another cat, Sam, who has passed, came through first and took over the reading. Sophie then comes through and tells me Sam chased her away from the family home 10 years ago. Sam often bullied her and beat her up. Sophie loved to be adventurous regularly but always came back. After one adventure, she tried to come home for three days, but Sam did not let her, so she had enough. Sophie has now found another home in her country town, about 5km from her original house. She misses her old home and really misses her human dad, whom she loved very much and was almost obsessed with. But the new family treats her very well. LEANNE SAYS I…

Tickled Pink Her Summer Carnival tour rolled into London for the second time and Pink had a ball performing for 62,000 adoring fans. Raise Your Glass to the champ! Back in the habit What did the actress say to the Bishop of Rome? We might never know, but Sister Act star Whoopi Goldberg and the Pontiff seemed to have a good time! The class of ’24! Prom night! It’s a rite of passage... Suri Cruise was on cloud nine as she celebrated graduating high school with her ball date and some classmates in Manhattan, NYC! Heavy metal Looking like a raunchy RoboCop, Katy Perry posed in a bikini and metallic leg armour to promote her new single, Woman’s World. What a tassle! Princess Eugenie cheered on her horse at the…

She’s been hiding out at her Montecito mansion since bullying claims ended her talk show and saw her labelled “the most hated person in America”, but Ellen DeGeneres is reportedly done being a homebody – and she’s staging a big comeback! “She needed some time to recover,”an insider tells. “But she wants to entertain – she can’t just sit at home.” The 66-year-old comic is keen to go on a tour titled Ellen’s Last Stand… Up and reportedly wants to put out one last Netflix special. The plans come two years after The Ellen DeGeneres Show ended in the wake of staffers claiming Ellen fostered a culture of racism and intimidation.…

Since retiring from rowing in 2021, life for Olympic hero Mahé Drysdale has been cruising along nicely. Gruelling early morning training is a thing of the past and he’s enjoying working a nine-to-five job as a financial analyst at Forsyth Barr, a role that requires no international travel. All three of his children are thriving, and he and his wife, fellow Olympic rower Juliette, are finally getting full nights of sleep now their youngest is a little older. It feels like luxury, the former athlete says. So in true Mahé fashion, it’s time to shake things up – and what spells madness quite like a mayoral campaign? With a cheeky grin on his face, the 45-year-old tells Woman’s Day, “Exactly! We thought, ‘Let’s tip our lives upside down, put it…

Making the All Blacks is the stuff of dreams for countless young rugby players, so it was a pinch-me moment for Chiefs speedster Emoni Narawa when he found himself training with the squad in Paris as they prepared for last year’s Rugby World Cup. The flying winger, 24, had already scored a try in his test debut against Argentina and was excited to be part of the All Blacks’ latest bid for the prized Webb Ellis Cup. But Emoni’s dreams came crashing down during the team’s last training run before the competition, when he felt a searing pain in his back. He knew straight away something had gone terribly wrong. “I was running around, doing my normal thing, when a disc in my back slipped down and hit a nerve,”…

Bardot singer and Love Island Australia host Sophie Monk has a new passion – her collection of plastic bricks! A special guest on Lego Masters this week, the former popstar, 44, admits she’s terrible with money and is now in danger of spending all her cash on the blocks. “Buying Lego is actually an investment because they sell for crazy amounts, so it’s one of my better financial decisions,” quips Sophie, adding that her husband Joshua Gross has become an avid collector too. “He is obsessed also. He has a collection of Harry Potter and nearly every F1 car, along with the Batmobile. Meanwhile, my favourite is an ice-cream truck.” ‘Buying Lego is one of my better financial decisions’ Sophie says Lego has been a helpful tool in…

Fish cakes with herbs & labneh Fresh and full of flavour SERVES 4 Mince 250g skinless white-flesh fish and 300g skinless salmon fillets by hand with a sharp knife or pulse in a food processor very briefly until you have a coarse texture that is not at all smooth – you want to retain some texture. Put the minced fish in a large bowl and add 2 tbsp roughly chopped mint, 35g roughly chopped coriander, 2 tbsp roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley, ½ finely diced green chilli (seeds left in), grated zest of 1 lemon, 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ½ tsp ground turmeric, ½ tsp crushed fennel seeds, ½ tsp ground cumin and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix by hand until everything is incorporated and fish…

Cancer 22 JUNE – 23 JULY Go on, let yourself dream! With patience and good planning, an exciting idea could become a reality. Start by writing a wishlist, then catch up with old friends. They might provide the encouragement you need, along with some timely advice. STAR TIP Did you know that pearls and moonstones hold an affinity for your sign?  MINDY KALING Happy 45th birthday to the Late Night actress – her big day is on 24 June. Leo  JUL 24 – AUG 23 Take a breather, Leo. With Saturn now backpedalling, give the big picture a rest and enjoy some simple – OK, cheap! – pleasures. Whether it’s cooking or crafts, revisit the basics. Use this reflective period to slow the pace and reconnect with people you love.…

MY BEST BINGE-WATCH New Zealand Today with Guy Williams. Guy has such a special and hilarious way of showcasing Aotearoa, and telling stories you don’t know exist. The episode when he was in my hometown of Timaru had me in tears of laughter. Vanderpump Rules and The Valley on Hayu are my addiction too. MY COMFORT FOOD Queen Anne Chocolate everything! I only just found out they’re from Christchurch too. Their chocolate fish – especially the dark chocolate raspberry ones – are my obsession. LAST BOOK I LOVED I’ve just finished reading the Court Of Thorns And Roses series by Sarah J Maas and moved on to her Throne Of Glass – I’m very invested. Also Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing and Iron Flame – it’s a bitta dragons, a bitta…

Jessica Biel is reeling after her husband Justin Timberlake’s shock arrest in the Hamptons during a night off from his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. The 43-year-old singer was out for dinner and drinks with friends at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, leaving the venue around midnight. Police parked nearby saw Justin swerving in his car and pulled him over, but he refused to take a breath test, insisting he had only had “one martini”. Justin was taken into custody and held overnight, charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as two traffic violations. Just hours after he was released, a tense-looking Jessica, 42, was on the New York City set of drama series The Better Sister with Elizabeth Banks. “Jessica’s furious, but she’s also worried,” an insider tells Woman’s…