Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 47, 2024 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Party time! Paris Hilton and Carter Reum went all out for daughter London’s first birthday, with a “London in Slivingland”-themed party featuring celeb pals and a petting zoo! It’s all in the genes Angelina Jolie took son Knox Jolie-Pitt as her date to the Governors Awards in LA – and onlookers couldn’t help but notice the 16-year-old’s the spitting image of dad Brad. Fun with Mum! It was hard to tell who was more excited as actress Jessica Alba took daughter Haven, 13, to Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet concert in Inglewood, California. Hot dogs Reality queen Kim Kardashian looked cosy with her two cute Pomeranians, Sushi and Sake, in a promo for her makeup range SKKN. Singing sensations Singing sensations It was a battle of the divas as Jennifer…

They’ve always managed to juggle their demanding careers with home life, but after their toughest year yet, Keith Urban is begging his wife Nicole Kidman to take a much-needed break – and just be with her family at home. “Keith and Nicole have had their worst year ever,” a pal tells Woman’s Day. “They’ve barely spent any time together and she’s been on her own throughout some of her most distressing times.” Of course, losing her beloved mother Janelle in September has been the hardest hurdle for Nicole, 57, to overcome this year. But at a time when she’s more in demand in Hollywood than ever, the actress and producer hasn’t had time to process her grief amid the relentless cycle of filming, promoting, red-carpet premieres and award shows. And…

Early this year, Princess Josephine stole the show with her theatrics on the palace balcony at her parents’ coronation. Apparently, the teen is said to be eyeing up a future treading the boards! “Josephine has always wanted to be an actress on stage,” says our royal source. “She’s read a lot of the Shakespeare plays already and plans to study theatre at university.” The princess, 13, had a taste of the spotlight when she starred in a production of Peter Pan at the Tivoli in Copenhagen and we’re told she hopes it’s the start of many more plays. “She has dreams of being a well-respected thespian one day,” adds the insider.…

It’s a romance that started with an innocent Twitter follow but really developed when Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls captured Jacinta Gulasekharam’s attention by asking the prime minister an important question. “Jacinta had started a campaign to combat period poverty, based on research from her company Dignity NZ,” explains Jason, 31. “I was working at the New Zealand Herald then, and my boss was wondering if we should cover the fact that Dignity and a few others involved with the campaign were presenting a petition to Parliament. Much to my boss’ surprise, I put my hand up and said, ‘I’ll do it. Pick me!’” What happened next was meant to be. That day, as the media jostled to ask questions to Dame Jacinda Ardern, the then-PM turned to him…

Last time Simone Prest and Viviana Barile hosted an instant restaurant on MKR Australia, they bagged the highest score ever. This week, however, when the Italian friends host their ultimate instant restaurant, kitchen rival Mike della Maddalena describes their entrée as “crap”. Mike now says he regrets using that word. “It came out accidentally,” he insists. “It’s something that I’d actually never say to anyone about their food. But I think we all struggled this round – two entrées, two mains and two desserts in the exact same time frame as we had last time.” After insulting Simone and Viviana’s entrée, Mike goes on to claim he could make a better risotto. And with his and friend Pete Bellini’s ultimate instant restaurant coming up – with risotto on the menu…

It may be known for its drama and fierce competition, but behind the scenes of The Voice Australia, it seems the tension runs even deeper than anyone thought. Now a contestant from the current 13th season has spilled the backstage details on what it’s really like to work with the star-studded coaching line-up – and let’s just say it’s not as glamorous as it appears on TV. “They sell you this dream of being mentored by these huge names, but honestly, it felt so shallow,” the disgruntled contestant says. “The coaches barely have time for you.” The unidentified singer is disappointed that they didn’t form a connection with their coach and confesses that they aren’t the only one feeling this way. “I thought it was just because my coach was…

You can almost smell the bread baking as the camera pans through the immaculate kitchen, taking in children crafting at the table. Their attractive mother gives a quick tutorial on how to make butter from scratch, then serves it to the kids on a homemade loaf. This is the life of the “trad wife”, an internet phenomenon that has given rise to homemakers sharing idyllic snapshots from their simple lifestyles. From Hannah Neeleman of Utah’s Ballerina Farm to Leah Lane’s Mulberry House in the UK and Jasmine Dinis in Australia, they each have an audience of millions of followers on social media. Until two years ago, Alena Pettitt, who runs the website The Darling Academy, counted herself among their numbers. Sharing her life in the picturesque English countryside on Instagram,…

SAVING FACE Hi Jay-Jay, I would love to know your thoughts on Botox. I’ve been thinking about getting it for a while now, but my husband is dead against it. I’m 41 and most of my friends get it fairly regularly. I love how fresh and confident it makes them feel. Every time I bring the subject up, my husband shuts me down. He insists that I look great as I am and doesn’t see why I’d want to “mess with my face”, as he puts it. I just want to feel good in my own skin and have that same confidence boost that all my friends are experiencing. I don’t see why he gets to decide what I do with my appearance. Am I being unreasonable here?…

Sagittarius 23 NOVEMBER – 22 DECEMBER Ready for some honesty? Thanks to Mercury, the floodgates are about to open. Passions might run high this month, but ultimately, these heartfelt stars should strengthen bonds. On a brighter note, a gorgeous gift or kind offer could leave you on a high. STAR TIP As your travel sector lights up, some new luggage might be handy. RITA ORA Happy 34th birthday to the Let You Love Me singer for 26 November! Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Expect the unexpected and you’ll be fine! Plans may be scuttled at the last minute, while at work, surprising news could throw you. Hidden among the chaos are some little gems. As deeper feelings are revealed, you might see someone in a whole new…

Your entertainment backstage pass! Q+A How much pressure is there to bring a show as loved as Wicked to the big screen? There’s always an incredible amount of pressure doing anything with something as beloved as Wicked. But I’m a die-hard fan too. I love the show and this film takes the tradition of what we have loved over the past 20 years, and it finds new truths and new depth to the characters. I can’t wait for everyone to see it. I’m so proud of it. You won the part of Glinda against some stiff opposition. How did you feel when you were told the role was yours? It was the best day of my life! It was six months of auditions and prepping for auditions, with voice and…

It’s been en a hectic, event-filled led week ek at Woman’s Day HQ, with the New Zealand Television Awards, the premiere of Wicked, a Bravo function with Below Deck’s Aesha Scott (below) and the launch of the ASB Classic, on top of the usual deadlines, , photo shoots, interviews and meetings. But if we ever feel like life’s just a bit too full-on, from now on, we’re going to think of The Hits radio star Polly “PJ” Harding, who’s had a crazy 2024, which has seen her start a high-profile new job, marry the love of her life, announce she’s expecting her second child and launch a podcast. Phew! Amid the madness, the beloved Masterton-based broadcaster was up in Auckland to see Coldplay and…

Veering away from the creative arts that his siblings adore, Prince Vincent looks headed for a path of a more athletic kind. Josephine’s twin is showing early promise as a sportsman, whether it be skiing alongside father Fred or breezing through a running race. “Vincent is sports-mad and, at 13, is already showing so much potential,” a royal insider says. “He’s a complete daredevil on the slopes and handles the black runs with his dad like a pro. “He’s also going to be the handsome one of the family, and his mum and big sister are worried he’s going to leave a string of broken hearts off-piste!”…

Growing up, Jess van Slooten never thought about organ donation. She didn’t have to. For most of her life, the 39-year-old has been a fitness and outdoor fanatic, who’s spent every spare minute skiing, hiking and surf lifesaving. “I’ve always been an active adventurer for as long as I can remember,” says the Christchurch health and safety expert. “I even moved to Wānaka for my last year of high school so I could spend more time in the outdoors.” But while she was finishing her health science degree at Auckland University of Technology, things began to change. “I started getting fatigued quite easily and wasn’t able to exercise as much. It got to the stage where I couldn’t walk up the stairs without being out of breath.” Jess visited her…

SNOW GLOBE SPARKLING CAIPIROSKA MAKES 6 PREP 15 MINS + 2 HOURS FREEZING COOK 8 MINS • 250g fresh raspberries • 6 sprigs rosemary • 1 cup white sugar • 1 cup water • 6 limes, cut into quarters • 300ml chilled vodka • 1.5 litre bottle soda water, chilled 1 Clear some space in the freezer so your glasses will sit flat. Place the raspberries around the base of the tumblers, leaving the centre free. Stand a sprig of rosemary in the centre of each (cut side up so rosemary resembles a tree). Carefully pour over a little chilled water to almost cover the raspberries. Place into the freezer for at least 2 hours until frozen. 2 Meanwhile, place the sugar and water in a medium saucepan.…

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Together for the first time since the band’s split in 2016, the remaining members of One Direction reunited for the funeral of Liam Payne in Buckinghamshire last week. Joining Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson were 1D manager Simon Cowell, TV star James Corden and Elizabeth Hurley’s model son Damian. Also among the mourners were Liam’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy and his popstar ex Cheryl, the mother of his seven-year-old son Bear Grey, who was supported by two of her Girls Aloud bandmates, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. Liam’s dark blue coffin arrived at Amersham’s St Mary’s Church, which was surrounded by respectful fans, in a horse-drawn carriage, with heartbreaking floral tributes spelling out “Son” and “Daddy”. A source reported, “His family has gone to great lengths to…

There are two J-words that Polly “PJ” Harding doesn’t like to use – “juggle” and “journey” – but it’s just not possible to discuss her year without using both of them. Back in March, she and her long-term boyfriend Brendan “BJ” Campbell tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony under the redwoods at Mount Bruce in the Wairarapa. She also started a new job presenting the extremely popular The Hits Drive show, alongside co-host Matty McLean, and launched a podcast on the side. And earlier this month, she and BJ announced that their two-year-old son Charlie was going to be a big brother as they were expecting a second child. So there’s been a lot of juggle in this journey! The rose-tinted glasses of pregnancy have returned, laughs PJ, 34,…

The Crown Prince has his path all but mapped out for him at the palace, but if he could have his dream job? Insiders say Christian, 19, harbours a secret passion for DJing, which he would be happy to do as a hobby alongside his more pressing royal duties. “Christian loves music just as much as Isabella and ever since his first teenage dance party, he’s been obsessed with DJing,” a source says. “He’s always in charge of the playlist at parties, but he also likes the idea of hosting a club night or a private event.” Christian has such a good ear for music, popstar Thor says he’s even sent the prince new music to get his feedback!…

Were you worried this year’s reno task might be too tough? Not at all. Each set of contestants enters a new Block with a new set of challenges and parameters. The location is a big challenge, so that’s consistent with what happened the previous 19 seasons. Where’s the strangest place you’ve been recognised by a Block fan? The best thing about The Block is there are viewers across the globe. It was airing last January in New Zealand while I was holidaying there with family, so that was interesting. People kept asking me who was going to win! Which home trend do you never want to see again? The trick with trends when you’re my age is to understand that if you were there the first time, the second time…

Locals from Perugia and the family of Meredith Kercher have dramatically called for Amanda Knox to “shut up” and stop profiting from Meredith’s death. Wrongly accused of the murder, the US podcaster landed in Italy last week to start filming a new miniseries about the infamous case. The eight-part feature, which is being made by Amanda’s production company, is based on the true story of the 37-yearold and her then-boyfriend Rafaelle Sollecito, who were twice wrongfully convicted of killing Meredith after she was found stabbed to death in the apartment they shared while studying in Perugia in 2007 on exchange from the University of Leeds. Amanda was found guilty and jailed, but was acquitted of the murder for a second time in 2015, after serving four years in prison. The…

Ask most four-year-olds what animals they have at home and they might tell you they have a cat, a dog or maybe a rabbit. But ask Aussie kid Ashlee Neille and her answer is a little different. Living in her home at the moment are four wombats, six deer, three emus, 10 cows, two dogs, a few horses, some chooks and 150 free-range guinea pigs! Ashlee’s parents Josh Neille and Amber Moyes have run a wildlife shelter from their home in Gippsland, Victoria, for the past eight years – and their daughter has proven to have quite an affinity with the animals they rescue. “I don’t think she really had any choice,” Josh tells Woman’s Day, laughing. “When she was a baby, she was lying on the floor, playing on…

Studies show that bright hues can promote joy and happiness, so it makes sense that wearing your favourite shades can lift your mood. Enter the makeup trend dubbed “dopamine beauty”, which embraces bold and colourful hues to evoke those feel-good hormones. It’s all about being playful with your makeup and expressing yourself to boost your mood. Whether that’s a red lip or bright eyeshadow, here are a few tips to get you started. Bright eyes If you’re new to wearing bright colour, keeping it close to the lash line is the best way to start. Either in a liner form or a soft wash across the lid with lashings of mascara, it’s a fool-proof application. Opt for easy-to-use liquid formulas or pigment-packed eyeshadow palettes – you’ll only need one swipe…

REUBEN PULL-APART SERVES 6 PREP 40 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 1 x 28cm sourdough bread • 250g Swiss cheese slices • 200g sauerkraut, well drained • 320g thinly sliced pastrami • olive oil spray • baby rocket, potato crisps, to serve DRESSING • 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions • 2 tbsp finely chopped gherkin • ¾ cup whole-egg mayonnaise • ¼ cup sour cream • 1½ tbsp sriracha • 1 tbsp horseradish cream • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce • ¼ tsp sweet paprika 1 Cut bread crossways into 12 even slices, without cutting all the way though, leaving each slice attached at the base. Mix all the dressing ingredients together. Season. Spoon 1 tbsp dressing between each cut, making sure you spread on both sides. 2 Fold 1…

Maple-glazed ham An impressive centrepiece for your festive soirée SERVES 6 Preheat oven to 220°C. Cut off any tough skin from 5kg ham on the bone and score the fat in a crosshatch pattern. Put ham in a large roasting pan, loosely cover with foil and place in the oven. After 15 mins, turn the temperature down to 175°C. While the ham is baking, make the glaze. In a pan, mix ½ cup pure dark maple syrup, 2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp dried tarragon, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground fennel seeds, ½ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp garlic powder and ½ tsp salt. Reduce glaze to low heat for 10 minutes. Remove ham from oven, discard the foil and brush generously…

Holly is with Lilly & other loved ones AMANDA SAYS Holly comes through and tells me she has passed over. She had a huge tumour in her liver, which she wasn’t aware of until the end. Holly was about 14 and tells Olivia that she couldn’t have known about the tumour – they both thought she had slowed down due to old age. Holly absolutely loved water of any kind, especially swimming in the pool with her much-loved human dad, brother and sister. A man then comes through – he’s a friend who passed suddenly from a heart attack, named Harry. Holly shows me she’s with another dog who passed called Lilly. OLIVIA SAYS Amanda was able to identify exactly how Holly passed, the size of her tumour and…

TALL TAILS KRISTEN BELL The Good Place star Kristen shared this a-paw-able pic of her cuddling her wheaten terrier Mona, who is almost taller than her when standing upright! MAD AXE! JENNIFER GARNER Anyone who may have crossed Jen better watch out! The actress and now budding lumberjack was seen chanelling The Shining’s Jack Torrance while filming a new season of The Last Thing He Told Me in LA. WORK EXPERIENCE KIDS MANU, CLARISSA & CHARLEE FEILDEL It was “bring your wife and daughter to work day” for the My Kitchen Rules host, whose proud family stopped by to support him at the show’s grand final. Forgetful Jeff ! JEFF GOLDBLUM & ARIANA GRANDE While Jeff thought he first met Ariana Grande on the set…

The rings are off! For weeks, rumours have been rife that Jessica Simpson has secretly split from husband Eric Johnson. Now reports suggest the pair are in some serious financial trouble, having taken out as many as four mortgages on their Los Angeles mansion. The couple’s palatial pad in the gated community of Hidden Hills was purchased in 2013 from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne for a cool $18 million for their growing family, which now consists of children, Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, five. But with 44-year-old Jessica’s “billion-dollar brand” the Jessica Simpson Collection, which she founded with her mum Tina in 2005, on the brink of going bust in 2022, she admitted during an interview that she “drained her bank account” to save it. “Jessica’s up to her…