Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 26, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Run, Jen, run! An “emotional” Jennifer Garner finished 67 days of running a mile a day, all to raise money for Save the Children. Way to go, Jen! Turning up the heat Dynamic duo Charli XCX and Dua Lipa made London’s heatwave even hotter with their sizzling performance at Dua’s Wembley Stadium show. Interview With The Vampire reunion! Pal position! Brad Pitt’s gal Inés de Ramón added some sparkle to his F1 London premiere, plus fans got two mega movie stars for the price of one when his old co-star Tom Cruise also rocked up! Bikini babe Hot Right Now hitmaker Rita Ora oozed “beach glamour on a budget” in this ad campaign for British high street brand Primark. Feeling peck-ish Married life looked fantastic on Demi Lovato as she…

It’s the happiest place on Earth and Zahara Jolie-Pitt looked in great spirits as she strolled through Disneyland in California with her boyfriend Elijah Cooper. The uni students, who have kept their romance under wraps, even sparked engagement rumours after Zahara, 20, was spotted wearing what looked to be a massive diamond on her ring finger. “Angelina really liked Zahara’s new boyfriend – until she came home with an engagement ring!” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “Of course, she’s got to know Elijah and knows he’s a decent guy with genuine intentions, but she may have put her foot down and got them back to focusing on their studies. “Ange told them that if they still wanted to tie the knot after they graduate, she’ll pay for it! But until…

Keanu Reeves has been on a whirlwind love fest with fiancée Alexandra Grant as rumours continue to swirl that the couple have finally tied the knot. The Canadian actor, 60, and artist Alexandra, 52, who have been dating since 2019, recently enjoyed a date at the MotoGP in Italy. “They’re married alright and it happened in secrecy, just the two of them earlier this year,” an insider tells us. “His friends say it happened sometime between Valentine’s Day and April, when she was spotted wearing her ring. “They’re keeping it between them and he’ll probably mention it in an interview in a few years’ time – that’s how he rolls. He’s ecstatic, of course, and very much in love. He worships the ground she walks on. It’s very sweet.”…

After a long week filming on Shortland Street, Jess Sayer arrived home as darkness was falling. As she pulled down the drive of the bush-clad West Auckland bungalow she shares with her partner Amanda Tito, she was surprised to see a beautiful picnic set up on the lawn. Walking down a path lit by flaming tiki torches to keep the mosquitoes away, the actress and playwright was delighted Amanda – who works as a director on Shorty and also acts – had organised what looked to be a date night. Jess recalls, “We work so much that nights together are few and far between, and our favourite thing to do is to be at home with the kids, so I thought, ‘Oh, this is so lovely!’” Yet although she was…

When Celebrity Treasure Island and BossBabes star Iyia Liu was planning her wedding to longtime partner Jordan Delmont, she had just three non-negotiables – a clifftop ceremony, beautiful photos and absolutely nothing boring. “No long speeches, no dragging it out – I just wanted everyone to have fun,” laughs Iyia, who is feeling jaded the day she speaks to Woman’s Day after just returning from her 12-day wedding celebration in Bali. “We stayed on afterwards with some of our guests, so it was full-on the whole time and, honestly, quite exhausting, but we loved every second.” ‘If you’re spending all that money, why not stretch it out?!’ Iyia, 31, is known for being savvy in business – the mum-oftwo launched her first million-dollar e-commerce venture in her early twenties and…

If there was a reason to bring Bob Irwin Snr and his estranged daughter-inlaw Terri Irwin together after their decades-long feud, then it couldn’t be more fitting than fighting to stop the culling of crocodiles in Far North Queensland. Earlier this month, a fiery debate between Steve Irwin’s father Bob, 86, and controversial Aussie politician Bob Katter hit boiling point as the latter’s Australian Party fights to legalise the culling of crocodiles in the state – something Bob Snr is strongly against, even going so far as to call the MP a “dickhead”. And Terri, 60, found herself on the same side of the debate as her father-in-law, with the Australia Zoo matriarch fiercely opposing the bill too, calling it “lazy and sloppy” as the politician attacked her family for…

Too late to say sorry? After a string of rambling, drug-addled Instagram posts and a fiery confrontation with Hollywood photographers, fears are rife that Justin Bieber’s wife Hailey might have had enough of the drama and may be planning to end her almostseven-year marriage to the troubled former child star. Adding fuel to the fire that all’s not well between the couple, 28-year-old Hailey – who recently accepted a billion-dollar offer for her Rhode beauty line – stepped out in New York last week without her engagement ring, wedding ring or husband. “Hailey and Justin just aren’t able to figure this out, which is why those divorce rumours are at fever pitch,” an insider spills to Woman’s Day. “She’s not helping by leaving her ring off either. But to be…

Friends Like Her star JJ Fong is returning to Shortland Street, playing no-nonsense orthopaedic registrar Tova Rosen nearly a decade after first appearing on the soap as nurse Ruby Flores. “I was on the show almost 10 years ago and the industry’s definitely shifted since then,” says the actress, who recently starred opposite Celeste Barber in the Netflix comedy Wellmania. “Coming back felt kind of bittersweet – like stepping into something familiar but realising everything’s changed. It was surreal, in the best way.” A lot has changed for JJ since her first Shorty stint – for a start, she married cinematographer Marty Smith in 2023 after first meeting him on the set of Step Dave. “And, of course, I’m nine years older – hopefully wiser too!” Asked about what’s in…

‘Camilla will always win over Harry’ When news broke last week that Prince Harry had decided to extend an olive branch to his family with an invite to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, palace insiders gave a sigh of relief, hoping that the years of royal infighting might finally draw to a close. But in true Sussex style, it seems Harry’s generous-seeming gesture could end up causing even more problems. The royals are reportedly set to receive an email invite to the legendary Games later this month, so they’re given the best possible chance of attending – since the King and Prince of Wales’ schedules are often drawn up years in advance. “Harry has agreed that Invictus should extend an invitation to his family,” a source reveals. “Invictus hopes…

There were whispers of Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry having make-or-break talks to try to get their relationship back on track, but as the days go on, it looks like their nine-year union really is on the rocks. Not even Orlando, 48, flying in to Perth to meet Katy on that leg of her Lifetimes Tour could stop the pair from leading separate lives. On 22 June, Orlando was seen exploring the city with their four-year-old daughter Daisy. The next day, Katy, 40, treated her dancers and Daisy to a sightseeing boat ride, but Orlando wasn’t on board. According to one insider, the tension’s been building for a long time, and largely stems from the popstar and the actor wanting different things – for one, Orlando not wanting Katy to…

Coming back for a third series of MasterChef Australia is a decision Laura Sharrad didn’t make lightly, but it’s one she’s incredibly proud of – and she hopes this stint on the reality show will finally see her crowned winner after she came runner-up in seasons six and 12. “Third time’s a charm!” grins Laura, 30. “It’s been almost 12 years since I first went on the show, which is insane, so winning would really close off the most incredible chapter.” Since she’s facing some of the show’s most talented cooks in the latest series Back To Win, Laura says it’ll be tricky. “The challenges are harder this time as the competitors are extremely fierce,” she reveals. “When you think about it, I’m up against the best of 16 seasons…

‘We are about so much more than selling shoes’ Georgie Falloon’s story begins with a dress, a dream and a very empty shoe rack. When she was in her late twenties and preparing for her wedding to husband Jamie Falloon, Georgie couldn’t find any beautiful, feminine shoes for her size-12 feet for her big day. “I went to 13 shops and the only thing I could find was one pair of granny white wedding shoes,” she recalls. “After years of feeling embarrassment and shame, I couldn’t bear it any longer. I had this moment of, ‘Wow! There’s a problem here and I need to solve it.’” Like many women with larger feet back then, Georgie was often sent to the men’s department of shoe stores to find something to fit.…

Q I have misplaced a ruby and diamond ring. It’s part of a set that was my mother’s 25th anniversary present. My mum passed years ago and it was left to me. I am now 70 and would love to know where it is. Val MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful mother is coming through with so much love – she’s smiling and wants you to know how proud she is of you. She doesn’t want you to worry about the ring. You might want to check behind furniture – I’m particularly drawn to a chest of drawers. If you can take the drawers off their tracks and look behind, the ring might be there. I also sense the ring could resurface on its own around a meaningful date. Good luck! Q…

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Bumping along nicely! Kelsey Grammer has another reason to say Cheers! The actor is set to become a dad again, with his wife Kayte Walsh, 46, expecting their fourth child – his eighth! The happy couple, who have been married since 2011, looked overjoyed as they enjoyed a day out in London recently. Speaking about fatherhood, Kelsey, 70, says, “It’s the greatest experience in the world. The joy every day of being with my kids... Honestly, the beauty of being an older dad is you get a chance to kinda try it again. That’s been a real gift.” The Frasier star has seven kids between the ages of 41 and eight to four different women. He admits to “playing catch-up” with his older children, confessing, “I have neglected a couple…

They’re the couple who every Married At First Sight Australia fan is dying to see go official. And it seems like things are definitely progressing between Awhina Rutene and Billy Belcher, with the Kiwi bride letting the British-born lad meet her seven-year-old son Landon! “I introduced Billy to Landon around November last year, when we were still filming MAFS,” reveals Awhina, 31, during our exclusive Woman’s Day photoshoot in Perth. “They get on so well. Landon loves Billy.” When questioned whether it was a big decision to acquaint her son, whom she shares with an ex-partner, with Billy – given she and her twin sister Cleo were staunchly against her MAFS husband Adrian Araouzou going anywhere near him – Awhina insists it was a no-brainer. “There was no question,” she…

All professional athletes search for a little bit of edge – something special that makes them stand out from the pack, and push harder, faster and stronger. For boxing legend Joseph Parker, 33, his superpower – apart from incredible athleticism, jaw-dropping strength and peak fitness – is simple: Fatherhood. And he should know – he’s done it six times, with his most recent child, son Klaus, born just one month ago. Of course, being a dad of six means he’s skilled in the arts of multitasking, patience and responsibility. But the Kiwi sporting hero, 33, says being Dad has changed everything about him, especially how he conducts himself in the ring. He explains, “I feel like the purpose of what I was doing before has changed. I was fighting for…

Curtis Stone is back in the MasterChef kitchen as a guest chef this week – and he feels a bit guilty about it. “Being a judge or guest chef on the show is sometimes bittersweet,” tells Curtis, 49. “When time is of the essence, it can feel a bit like a pressure cooker for everyone.” This week, the celebrity cook puts four contestants to the ultimate “Keeping up with Curtis” challenge, in which they must recreate his delicious herb ricotta raviolo with braised lamb, which he confesses is “a little daunting”. Curtis explains, “With no recipe to follow and never having cooked the dish before, the contestants are pretty exposed and stress is at an all-time high. But we have a cast of very skilled cooks – they’re certainly up…

In many ways, Charlotte Bootsma is your typical 17-year-old. She loves music, crafting, hanging out with friends, and her younger brothers Noah, 14, and Elijah, 12. And like most young adults, Charlotte’s keen to get her driver’s licence. “I want an extra level of independence so that I can drive myself places because sometimes Mum and Dad aren’t free,” says Wellington-based Charlotte. “Seeing my friends get their licences also makes me want one too.” But Charlotte has had to jump through more than the usual hoops to get behind the wheel. She was born with achondroplasia dwarfism, a genetic condition that affects bone growth, resulting in short arms and legs. It means Charlotte, who’s 118cm tall, has to drive with cushions and extension pedals, which need to be fitted to…

I want to address the facelift in the room. What planet was Kris Jenner beamed down from and how can I get a seat on the next spaceship? Every time I see a photo of Kris’ new face online, I can’t stop staring at it. Like, I will stare for minutes and that’s a long time these days! She’s almost 70 but is suddenly smooth, sculpted and glowing. She still looks like herself – just a slightly vacuum-sealed version. I’ve never had anything done to my face. No Botox, no fillers, no tweaks, no tucks or anything that involves a needle near my forehead. I’ve always been proud of that too. Like, “Look at me! All natural.” But now I have a younger boyfriend. Significantly younger. And while I’m not…

PORK & APPLE RISSOLES WITH ONION GRAVY SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 1 Granny Smith apple • 500g pork mince • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 large onion, sliced • 1 tbsp flour • 1½ cups chicken stock • mashed potato, steamed broccolini, to serve 1 Coarsely grate apple. Squeeze and reserve juice. 2 Place apple, pork, garlic, breadcrumbs and parsley in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Divide mixture into eight portions and shape into rissoles. 3 Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add rissoles and cook for 3-4 mins on each side or until…

Molly is surrounded by puppy pals AMANDA SAYS Molly shows me that she passed over recently. She had a couple of operations, with the last in March. She assures Sarah that it was her love that kept her alive. Molly talks about her grandad, Sarah’s dad, who was always helping her. She loved to sit on the couch with him. Sarah’s mum then comes through and brings so many other animals that I almost can’t keep up! There’s Bronte, basset hound Sally, Sophie, kelpie cross Kim, plus two cats called Tammy and Lindy. Her mum’s ginger cat Sandy is also coming through. Sarah’s mum says that her very special dog, a spaniel called Janet, was there to meet her. Another dog comes through who is living and her name is…

Jen’s hen party JENNIFER GARNER The 13 Going On 30 actress proved stars are just normal people (kind of) when she posted a series of “real” selfies to social media – although how many of us take a chicken for a walk?! Thelma & Elmo No, don’t tickle me! The GEENA DAVIS The Thelma & Louise actress teamed up with an unlikely partner in crime, Elmo, for the 11th Annual Bentonville Film Festival in Minnesota. Love is in the air? EVA LONGORIA After hitting the beach in Marbella, Spain, the Housewives diva was so Desperate to deflate her lilo that she used her husband José Bastón’s body to help her squeeze out the air! Blushing pink! BUSY PHILIPPS & JOSHUA JACKSON The Dawson’s Creek lovebirds reunited in coordinated outfits at…