Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 18, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Family ties! Grey’s Anatomy icon Ellen Pompeo had the support of husband Chris Ivery, plus kids Stella, 15, and Eli, eight, as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mum’s the word It’s in the genes! Baby Dean enjoyed his first campaign job for Burberry with model mum Georgia May Jagger and gran Jerry Hall. She’s back! Selma Blair celebrated being “truly in remission” seven years after her MS diagnosis at the Daily Front Row’s LA event with designer Betsey Johnson. Trio of aces! Princesses Beatrice (left) and Eugenie joined their mum Sarah Ferguson as she paid a visit to the cancer unit at the University College Hospital in London. Spotty reception Truth Hurts singer Lizzo enjoyed a purr-fect 37th birthday bash with cake and her closest…

With Mother’s Day almost upon us, we discover what motherhood means to these TV favourites ‘TUNA MORNAY WAS MUM’S FAVOURITE’ This Mother’s Day, Rhiannon will be remembering her late mum Sue, who sadly lost her battle with ovarian cancer in 2021. The inspiration behind her love of food, Rhiannon, 48, was 11 when her mum became a chef and taught her everything she knows, pushing her to go on MasterChef Australia. “Mum sadly lost her battle with ovarian cancer before she could see that dream happen, but I know she’ll be in the kitchen with me every step of the way,” says the mother of five. “My mum’s favourite dish would be a roast lamb with duck fat potatoes, broccoli, gravy and cauliflower in white cheese sauce. Mum taught me…

‘I was jumping up and down, so he knew it was a big deal!’ For many people, Mother’s Day can be bittersweet, whether they’re missing their own mothers or struggling to start a family, and bestselling author Catherine Chidgey is able to empathise with both those situations. “Trying to conceive was all-consuming for a while,” Catherine says of that difficult time in her life. “I tried to write, but it wasn’t happening, so I feel for anyone struggling with any form of infertility.” After many years of disappointments, Catherine and her husband Alan Bekhuis’ dream of becoming parents finally became a reality, thanks to the generosity of a surrogate who helped them have their beloved daughter Alice, who’s soon to turn 10. “Alice has totally changed our lives for the…

Turia Pitt is staging a comeback to the sport that almost killed her 13 years ago, when she suffered horrific burns after being caught in a bushfire during a 100km ultramarathon in Western Australia. “I’ve signed up to do the Gold Coast Half Marathon,” reveals the athlete, who’s endured more than 200 operations to repair some of the damage she suffered when she was left with burns to 65% of her body. To even enter the race, which takes place in July, let alone finish the 21.1km required, is an extraordinary achievement for the Tahitian-born 37-yearold, who thought her injuries were so severe that she may never recover, let alone thrive. “I thought I would never run again,” admits Turia. “One of the good things about my accident is that…

CHILLI CON CARNE SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS • ½ cup beef stock • 1 red onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tsp ground cumin • 2 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp dried oregano • pinch dried chilli flakes • 250g lean beef mince • 1½ cups passata • 400g can four-bean mix, rinsed, drained (see Tip) • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 yellow capsicum, seeded, chopped • 2 tbsp chopped coriander, plus extra leaves to serve • 1 tbsp lime juice • yoghurt, tortilla crisps, to serve 1 In a frying pan, bring 1 tbsp stock to the boil on high. Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 mins. Mix in spices and cook for 1 min or until fragrant. 2…

HOME RUN! GEORGE CLOONEY Already a star of the stage, screen and coffee machines, the actor can now add batting to his list of talents. George aced the bases while enjoying a softball match with his Good Night, And Good Luck castmates in NYC. Gone to the dogs PAUL MESCAL & GRACIE ABRAMS The Gladiator II star was in Aotearoa to support his singer girlfriend, who wowed her fans with a cover of Lorde’s Liability in Auckland, where the pair also hit up a tattoo parlour. WHALE OF A TIME KEISHA CASTLE-HUGHES The Kiwi star was delighted to take her daughter Matilda to an “incredibly surreal” 25th anniversary screening of her film Whale Rider in New York. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON JAMIE & BUDDY OLIVER It’s been 25 years since…

She’s faced rumours of her longtime husband Jay-Z’s infidelity over the years, so it’s no surprise that Beyoncé was left crushed about her mum’s own heartbreak over a cheating hubby. Tina Knowles has broken her silence about Beyoncé’s dad Mathew’s serial cheating, which ultimately ended their tumultuous 31-year marriage in 2011 – two years after she found out he’d fathered a love child. In her new memoir Matriarch, Tina, 71, writes about confronting Mathew, 73, and how she had “no choice” but to leave him. She recalls, “I screamed, ‘Get out! Get out!’ like he was some demon. ‘I hate you!’ My world had exploded.” Tina, who managed Destiny’s Child with Mathew for years, admitted she briefly reunited with him after their split, leaving Bey and sister Solange feeling betrayed.…

They met at university in St Andrews, so Scotland’s always held a special place in the hearts of the Prince and Princess of Wales – and it was where they chose to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary last week. The couple, who are “as happy as anyone has ever seen them”, according to a witness, planned a romantic trip to the remote Isles of Mull and Iona to coincide with royal duties, with William, 42, whisking Kate, 43, away to an isolated cottage to spend much-needed alone time after a challenging 12 months that’s seen the mother of three battle cancer. The getaway was also a chance to strengthen their alreadyrock-solid marriage, with Kate reportedly vowing to William she’ll “always put their marriage first” amid reports that the Duke and…

The Kiwi league legend and his wife reveal how they make their marriage work Benji Marshall has spent his life carving out a legacy as one of New Zealand’s most celebrated rugby league players. His magic on the field was undeniable, but his most important role is the one he plays off it – as a husband and father. “Being a dad is my greatest achievement and it’s something I take really seriously,” shares the sporting legend who, together with his wife Zoe, has built a life filled with love and purpose as they raise their two young kids. “Parenting is the hardest job in the world and it’s such a big responsibility to try to get it right,” shares Benji, 40, who is now the head coach of his…

The actress’ career has flourished thanks to her mother ‘She’s never been afraid to be herself. I knew she was going to be a star!’ They’re so close, they finish each other’s sentences and still live under the same roof. So it’s no surprise that Shortland Street newcomer Madeleine McCarthy, who plays surgical registrar Cleo Atwell, and her mother Lisa are inseparable. “Mum really is my best friend,” says Madeleine, who joined New Zealand’s longest-running soap opera last October. “And she’s mine,” adds Lisa, a former accountant who until recently ran a family marketing business. For Madeleine, it runs even deeper – the 21-year-old believes her meteoric rise up the acting ladder may not have happened if it wasn’t for her mother. “I was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was…

She may be one of the toughest fighters in the world of mixed martial arts, but behind UFC champ Tatiana Suarez’s strength is a story of survival, resilience and hope. Her powerful doco The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez charts the Mexican-American star’s incredible journey – one that saw her overcome a devastating cancer diagnosis, a near-career-ending injury and the toughest battles of her life outside the cage. “I’m actually a really private person,” admits Tatiana, 34. “Filming this documentary was really uncomfortable for me, but I knew the outcome outweighed that. If sharing my story can inspire even one person, then it was worth it.” Tatiana’s world came crashing down in 2012, when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. At the time, she was a top-ranked wrestler with Olympic dreams. But…

Shortly after Lisa Marie Presley died in January 2023, her family received a strange letter from Naussany Investment and Private Lending, claiming that they would sell Elvis’ Memphis mansion Graceland if the clan didn’t repay a $4 million loan they alleged Lisa Marie had taken out in 2018. The investment firm claimed Lisa Marie had used the iconic mansion as collateral and published a foreclosure notice in a Memphis newspaper. Sensing something wasn’t right, Lisa Marie’s eldest daughter, actress and Graceland’s current owner Riley Keough, 35, launched a lawsuit against Naussany Investments in May 2024. “Lisa Marie never borrowed money from Naussany Investments and never gave a deed of trust to Naussany Investments,” Riley’s lawyer wrote in a statement, which successfully stopped the sale and saved the Presley family from…

The truth behind Ellie’s allergies AMANDA SAYS Ellie shares that her mum treats her ailments with homeopathic products, which really help when she has a bad stomach. Ellie shows me she gets a lot of irritating rashes, so I’ve looked into it and can offer a few suggestions. She’s allergic to a yellow flower. Ellie also sees two other dogs from the past – Elf and Kelly – who visit with Pat’s grandad. Ellie’s in pretty good health and loves rolling in the sand at the beach. A cat comes through and thanks Pat for taking care of her at the end. Pat found this cat, who was very badly injured, and took her to the vet, where she passed. Pat then took the cat home and buried it in…

Gigi Hadid’s actor boyfriend Bradley Cooper was by her side for her milestone 30th birthday party in New York, but friends say she’s been secretly calling him her fiancé for months! Insiders tell Woman’s Day the model’s star-studded party at Le Chalet was “the perfect decoy” for a surprise engagement party for her and A Star Is Born actor Bradley, 50, whom she started dating in October 2023. “They got engaged on Valentine’s Day and have been planning to reveal all at her 30th,” a source says of the occasion, where Gigi flashed a gold band on her ring finger. Gigi’s model sister Bella, 28, mother Yolanda, 61, and father Mohamed Hadid, 76, were all in attendance and were delighted for her. “It was the ideal time to tell all…

Is marriage already on the cards for Liz Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus? Friends of the unlikely pair certainly think so! “Liz has a really good time with Billy – they share a lot of laughs and he’s a real flirt, which she loves,” reveals a source. “He reminds her of Shane Warne. They have a very similar energy about them.” The insider adds that while Liz, 59, believes late Aussie cricketer Shane was the “love of her life”, she finally feels like she’s able to move on with Billy, 63. “She’s nearly 60. Liz wants to share her life with someone and settle down. Everyone is saying he could be the one, so don’t be surprised if she marries again.”…

Two years on from celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo’s tragic death, his grieving widow Lauren has broken her silence about the devastating loss, admitting she’s had to work through her own feelings of guilt over his sudden passing at 46. Lauren asks, “Could I have been a better wife? Did I love him enough? Did I do enough?” Mystery has surrounded Jock’s death since 30 April 2023, when his body was found at a Melbourne hotel, with no signs of anything suspicious. Over the years, Jock had been candid about his past drug addiction and ongoing mental health problems. At the time of his death, Lauren and their two young children, Alfie and Isla, were in Rome, but she flew to Australia to identify his body. She recalls saying, “Jock, just…

Andy, Poh, Jean-Christophe and Sofia have returned with a delicious serving of drama Think you’ve already seen pressure in the MasterChef kitchen? Think again! The iconic cooking competition is back with a twist. This time, it’s the best of the best who are trying for another shot at glory in MasterChef Australia: Back To Win. The heat is on for the four hosts, season four winner Andy Allen, season one runner-up Poh Ling Yeow, French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and award-winning food critic Sofia Levin. But Andy, 36, insists, “Don’t worry about what the judges and guests are doing – this is all about the contestants. What they’re doing to get their hands on the trophy is unreal. Three contestants have come second in the past, so the competition is fierce!”…

The knives are out as two of Australia’s biggest cookbook authors are at war over sensational claims of recipe plagiarism! Nagi Maehashi, known to many as a food blogger and the bestselling author of RecipeTin Eats, has slammed fellow baker and cookbook writer Brooke Bellamy over two sweet recipes she claims share some very stark similarities to her own. Taking to her website, Nagi, 47, wrote, “I’m no stranger to seeing my recipes being copied online. But seeing what I believe to be my recipes and my words printed in a multimillion-dollar book launched with a huge publicity campaign from one of Australia’s biggest publishers was shocking.” They’re claims that Brooki categorically denies and calls “deeply distressing”. ‘This isn’t just legally questionable – it’s ethically indefensible’ In a statement posted…

Taurus 21 APRIL – 21 MAY Whoa there, Taurus! It’s not just at work that you’re busy, but quite possibly on the home and family fronts too. If you’re in need of relaxation, picnics and nature walks might hit the spot or why not dust off a classic game? This month, it’s all about old-fashioned fun. STAR TIP: If the big picture is looking fuzzy, focus on life’s smaller pleasures. CANDICE BERGEN The unstoppable Murphy Brown and Book Club star turns 79 on 9 May and is not slowing down. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Feeling tuned in? If you have any latent psychic abilities, this week’s stars will bring them to the forefront. People may be seeking your advice or support, but don’t get caught up in the…

DOUBLE TROUBLE JENNIFER LOPEZ & JESSICA BIEL Cancel that optometrist’s appointment – you’re not seeing double! Stars J.Lo and Jess are simply chilling with their stunt doubles on set. Flower power NICOLA COUGHLAN Never dull on a red carpet, the Bridgerton babe pulled out all the stops in this peace lily-inspired Robert Wun frock at the Canneseries International Festival, where she won an award for her advocacy. MAFIOSO MARK! MARK WAHLBERG We’re not getting Good Vibrations from Marky Mark’s new face! The actor traded his chiselled jawline for some facial prosthetics on the Atlanta set of By Any Means. Full of beans! NOEL GALLAGHER Despite his $110 million net worth, the Oasis frontman’s groceries are surprisingly frugal. The rocker was stocking up on beans and bread rolls in London! SACRÉ…