Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 7, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

John Travolta is set to become even more of a Hollywood icon with the news that a musical based on his life is in the works. The show is due to launch on Broadway in 2027, with an accompanying soundtrack, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Fever. “John’s incredibly excited about it but also cautious,” a source close to the 71-year-old reveals. “He’s had a life filled with such loss and tragedy that he’s worried the audience will need tissues, but producers have told him that they want the focus to be on the music and dancing.” And his family can’t wait! Our insider adds, “John’s kids are even more excited than he is, especially Ella. She can’t believe the dance moves her dad had in his…

Gisele Bündchen is celebrating one of the happiest moments of her life – welcoming her third child – but her ex-husband Tom Brady is still struggling with their split. The sports star, 47, posted a cryptic message about the “secret to being loved” following the news that Gisele, 44, had given birth to a baby boy with her new boyfriend, jiu jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, 37. “Tom’s trying to stay focused on his work now he’s been given another shot in the commentary box,” says an insider. “But he’s barely digested the fact they’re divorced, so this is way too fast for Tom.” The former NFL quarterback reportedly never gave up hope he could win Gisele back. “But that changed when she became pregnant less than a year ago,” tells…

For Sutton Foster, falling in love with one of the world’s biggest stars was not on her bingo card. Having finally found the courage to walk out on her second marriage, the actress was determined to stay focused on her daughter and her career when her Broadway bestie Hugh Jackman started hanging around to cheer her up. Fast-forward many months and Sutton, 49, has found herself in one of Hollywood’s most high-profile relationships, and according to a close pal, all the attention and scrutiny may be too much for the intensely private Younger star. “Hugh and Sutton are completely relieved they don’t have to hide their love any more, but unfortunately for Sutton, it’s come with a whole host of other problems,” the friend tells Woman’s Day. “And Hugh being…

Whenever Natalie Medlock is starting to feel blue, she knows exactly what to do. Popping her two small dogs, Flick and Bolo, into the car, she leaves the city behind, driving north to a friend’s rural property where she keeps her horses. Being out in the fresh air, surrounded by nature and animals, helps put her head in a better space. “I’ve had a lot of mental health stuff and when I’m with the horses, it’s one of the few times I feel like my brain switches off,” explains the Auckland actress and screenwriter. “It just seems to recalibrate things. “There’s the lovely connection with the horse, the thrill of galloping down a beach and also the progress you make – you grow as a rider and the horse grows…

Three-sauce prawn cocktail Serve up these seafood dips at your next soirée BLOODY MARY MAYO Combine ½ cup whole-egg mayonnaise, 2 tsp tomato sauce, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp Tabasco sauce and ¼ tsp chopped celery leaf in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. TARTARE SAUCE Place 1 large free-range egg yolk in a food processor along with ½ tsp English mustard powder and juice of ½ lemon. Season to taste. Pulse to mix, then slowly add 150ml olive oil, drop by drop at first, until the mixture begins to emulsify and you have a lovely thick mayonnaise. Add juice from the other lemon half and taste to see if it needs more seasoning. Scrape into a bowl, then stir through 1 tbsp chopped capers, 1 tbsp finely…

I bloody love Jodie Rimmer. After finding fame on Shortland Street, the actress won hearts on Celebrity Treasure Island and now she’s once again flaunting her talents in the one-woman show Nicola Cheeseman Is Back, which had me in hysterics when I saw the show last year – pop along if you get the chance! On page 16, Jodie talks to deputy editor Amy Prebble about how she got her mojo back after a recent heartbreak. Meanwhile, on page 26, another former Shorty star gets candid, with Natalie Medlock telling bestselling author and fellow equestrienne Nicky Pellegrino about how horses have been a godsend for her mental health. (I can’t wait to watch Nat in Three’s new comedy Vince.) And on page 36, yet another Shorty star, Matt Chamberlain, talks…

At the opening of his Invictus Games in Vancouver, Prince Harry looked on top of the world, enjoying performances from the likes of Katy Perry and Chris Martin, while his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, sweetly rested her head on his shoulder, before pulling him in for a smooch. But friends and family worry the PDA-packed performance was just an act to deflect from his and Meghan’s many problems, which are so widely known, even Donald Trump quipped he now wouldn’t deport Harry because “he’s got enough problems with his wife – she’s terrible”! Body language expert Judi James believes the duchess, 43, was going all-out to prove they’re a happy couple, saying, “It was Meghan the human limpet, wasn’t it? She’s never been shy about doing PDAs with Harry,…

Midway through 2024, Jodie Rimmer was on top of the world – resplendent in a red vinyl jumpsuit and platinum wig, she had audiences in stiches, as well as tears, with her stunning performance in one-woman show Nicola Cheeseman Is Back. Even her rheumatoid arthritis had taken a backseat. “I think my body just knew I was happy,” grins Jodie, who was diagnosed with the extremely painful autoimmune disease in 2021. “It was amazing. I’d been in agony the first week of rehearsals, then I didn’t feel that pain again!” On top of her professional triumph, Jodie, 50, also started dating a guy she met through mutual friends. The Sweet Tooth star hadn’t been in a relationship for five years, but she decided to give love a chance. “I was…

When Denmark’s Crown Prince Christian arrived for his fi rst day of military service in the town of Slagelse, there was no sign of his parents, Queen Mary and King Frederik. After spending three months volunteering on a farm in East Africa late last year, the young royal was alone as he pulled up at army barracks in a blacked-out car. Now insiders at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen tell us Mary, 53, is worried about her 19-year-old son, like any mother would be, as he has a history of partying and being led astray by his peers. “Where Christian is now, there are strict rules,” our source explains. “They have to sleep outdoors, exercise when tired and so on. The prince won’t get special treatment and he will be yelled…

KATE BECKINSALE, 51 It takes a lot of work to look this good, the actress admits. As well as epic genes from her mother, Kate’s secrets include no alcohol, platelet-rich plasma therapy, staying out of the sun – and good old Cetaphil cleanser! JULIA ROBERTS, 57 She’s been a Pretty Woman ever since she burst onto our screens in the ’80s, but Julia reckons that it’s “the love of a good man” – her husband Danny Moder – that keeps her young. Oh, and also “pickling her head” every other week! KATE WINSLET, 49 Approaching her big 5-0this year, the Titanic star says she relies on “sleep and health” to keep the years at bay, as well as not wearing any makeup that’s too matte. However, she also thinks that…

Chloe Logarzo and Emily Gielnik have been teammates on Australia’s women’s football team, the Matildas, for more than a decade. They’re best friends and “work wives”, but nothing has tested their friendship quite like the Amazing Race. “There has always been rivalry,” says Sydney midfielder Chloe, 30. “We’re super-competitive, even when we’re on the same team.” “It’s because we want the best for each other,” adds Emily, 32, a forward from Melbourne. “We push each other because we want both of us to maximise our game time. We’ve been in each other’s corner for a really long time.” Chloe continues, “There’s only one woman who I’d spend as much time with and that’s my actual wife [McKenzie Berryhill], so spending the same amount of time with Emily on the Amazing…

‘Paddy was only 11 but did everything right’ If there was an Olympic medal for resilience, then former athlete Sarah Christie would probably have won gold. Not only has the 52-yearold represented New Zealand at long-distance running events, won the Auckland Half Marathon five times and beaten ovarian cancer, but she’s also raised five children. However, nothing prepared Sarah for her latest challenge – a heart attack. In May last year, the Wellingtonian woke at 2am with a tight chest and no feeling in her arms. “I felt weird, but not for one second did I think I was having a heart attack because I’ve always been super-healthy,” says Sarah, whose children range from ages 23 to 12. “I probably would have just gone back to sleep.” Fortunately, her husband…

DATE & WALNUT SCONES MAKES 12 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 2 cups self-raising flour • 30g chilled butter, chopped • ½ cup chopped pitted dried dates • ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts • ¼ cup brown sugar • ¾ cup milk • 1 egg • 1 cup vanilla yoghurt • 50g chocolate honeycomb, crushed 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Lightly grease a baking tray. 2 Sift flour into a large bowl. Using fingertips, rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in dates, walnuts and sugar. Make a well in centre. 3 Pour in combined milk and egg, reserving 1 tbsp liquid. Using a bread and butter knife, mix quickly to a soft, sticky dough. Do not overmix. 4 Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly.…

Q I’m 62, single and have no kids or support. I have depression, anxiety, heart issues and more. I’ve been living on my super and it’s running out. I feel alone. Is there hope things will improve? Margaret MITCHELL SAYS Your angels have heard your prayers and are surrounding you with love. There’s also an older lady from your mother’s side who says hello. She tells me you must be gentle with yourself and prepare to receive the healing that’s coming your way. Simply place your left hand over your heart and the other over your stomach, and say, “Dear God/Spirit/Higher Power, please allow me to be a channel for your divine healing energy. Please allow my body to absorb this healing in a beneficial way.” Leave your hands there…

She’s The One! GUY MONTGOMERY, CHELSEA PRESTON-CRAYFORD & ROBBIE WILLIAMS The Kiwi comedian and A Remarkable Place To Die actress cuddled up on the red carpet at the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast, where Guy “lost two awards”. Robbie was luckier, winning Best Picture for his film Better Man. On brand PETE DAVIDSON From Ariana Grande and Kate Beckinsale to Kim Kardashian, the Saturday Night Live star seems to have dated every A-lister – and judging by the jumper he was wearing in New York last week, it looks like Pete’s ready for his next victim! RIRI’S TRUE BLUE RIHANNA The S&M singer dropped her daks to show off her new Savage X Fenty lingerie line, inspired by her role as Smurfette in the upcoming musical movie Smurfs. She…

Party of four! Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, the stars of Colin From Accounts, have announced the happy arrival of their second child. “Welcoming little Mabel,” the Aussie comedians wrote on Instagram, revealing she was born on 2 February. “We love her so much and we’re all very grateful.” Mabel was pictured alongside her three-year-old big sister Joni, who joined her parents via surrogacy in 2021. The couple’s friends and fans were quick to congratulate the growing family. “Oh, my, this is the absolute best,” commented Kiwi star Rebecca Gibney. “Congratulations, you guys, and welcome, beautiful Mabel.” “Brammall-Dyer empire expansion,” wrote The Office Australia actress Felicity Ward. “Sending you buckets of love. Congratulations, angels.” Los Angeles-based Harriet, 36, and Patrick, 48 – who write global smash hit Colin From Accounts…

Priscilla Presley has admitted she first learned about Elvis’ infidelity from a fan. Speaking at a convention in Florida, the 79-year-old explained how the heartbreaking moment came about when her husband was touring and she was checking his mail. In one letter, a gushing fan wrote, “Elvis, I had the best night with you. Thank you so much.” Priscilla says learning her husband was “living another life” was “difficult”, adding, “I just couldn’t take it. It was not a good life for me.” The pair divorced in 1973 but remained good friends.…

She’s the self-described “firecracker” of this season of Married At First Sight Australia – and Morena Farina sure is making some noise outside of the experiment, going rogue by hosting a bizarre viewing party in honour of herself! Defying the show’s strict rules, the 57-year-old DJ and fitness instructor organised a huge viewing party in her home town of Melbourne to watch the show’s first few episodes. The event came complete with a red carpet, a media wall, a life-size cardboard cut-out of Morena, and a huge crowd of friends, family and former MAFS stars, including last season’s geeky bride Natalie gue at a bizarre special screening Parham and 2023’s “freak in the sheets” Melissa Sheppard. At the party, Morena made the most of her moment in the spotlight…

It was a not-so-happy holiday when Mary and Fred recently vacationed in Madrid – the Spanish capital where the king sparked controversy by getting close to Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova in 2023. “Madrid was not Mary’s idea, but she chose to see it as a way of reclaiming some territory,” a source tells Woman’s Day. . “There were flickers of tension between her and Fred... Wondering what happened in Madrid in 2023 will have been on her mind.” The trip happened shortly before Christian joined the army and, fortunately, he was there to distract from the strain, as were the couple’s three other children, Princess Isabella, 17, and 13-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. “It was a huge source of joy for the whole family to have Christian back,…

For five glorious years, actor Matt Chamberlain was a fan favourite on Shortland Street, where he played embarrassing dad Murray Cooper, the husband of flame-haired nurse Wendy. “That was the first job I’d had that went longer than six months,” grins Matt, 60, who surprised his Canterbury farming family when he decided to go into showbiz. “I had a Bachelor of Commerce from Lincoln, and I’d also been a painter, a labourer and driven a pea harvester, so acting wasn’t exactly on the horizon!” Although he did enjoy drama at high school. “I was in form six when Christchurch Girls’ High entered a play competition and because they needed some guys, I put my hand up, as much to meet girls as anything,” chuckles Matt. “I really wanted to be…

THREE’S A CROWD Dear Jay-Jay, I could really use your advice. About 20 months ago, my adult son and his wife moved back into my house to save for a home of their own. At the time, I was more than happy to help them out. They’re family and I wanted to support them in getting on their feet. But now I feel like it’s time for them to move on. I love them both dearly, but the situation is starting to feel like a strain. I miss having my space and the dynamic of sharing a house as adults isn’t always easy. They’re not doing anything wrong, but it’s just time. The problem is, I don’t know how to tell them without causing drama or making them feel unwelcome.…

GRILLED BEEF, BEETROOT & APPLE SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 35 MINS • ⅔ cup barley • 2 cups chicken stock • ¼ cup pepitas, plus extra to serve • ¼ cup sunflower seeds • 1 bunch kale, trimmed, torn, stalks discarded • 500g rump steak, trimmed • 2 tsp olive oil • 1 beetroot, julienned • 2 celery stalks, chopped • 1 green apple, cored, julienned SPINACH DRESSING • 1 green apple, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped • 1 cup firmly packed baby spinach leaves • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 In a small saucepan, bring barley and stock to the boil on high. Simmer, covered, for 30 mins. Stir in pepitas and sunflower seeds. Cook, uncovered, for 2 mins.…

Golden oldie AMANDA SAYS Devil tells me he’s now about 14 and a half years old. He lived with his dad first until Tania came into the picture about eight years ago and he’s loved her from the very start. Devil still runs around and calls it his “mad days”, but his eyesight’s starting to go – he confirms this with Tania, who notices the cloudiness. Despite this, Devil tells Tania he’s not ready to go yet. Devil lives with another dog and the two get on really well. Barkley thanks Tania and his dad for all the testing they’ve done for his many allergies. Both dogs tell me their mum can’t take them for daily walks along the beach any more, but they’re both excited about the new baby…

There’s no sign of him on the new season of The Kardashians and he hasn’t made an appearance on Kylie Jenner’s Instagram grid. But insiders say Dune’s Timothée Chalamet, 29, is so serious about the makeup mogul and reality star, he’s secretly popped the question! “Timothée’s as crazy about Kylie as she is about him,” a source spills. “There are rumours he proposed to her on New Year’s Eve.” Eagle-eyed fans have also noticed that Kylie, 27, is now sporting a new diamond ring. However, the loved-up pair are so keen to keep details of their relationship under wraps, the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan has reportedly had to sign NDAs! Naturally, momager Kris Jenner is keen to capitalise on Timothée’s A-list status, so she’s hoping they will change their…