Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 45, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Jennifer Aniston finally went Instagram official with her boyfriend Jim Curtis last week, but it’s the huge rock the former Friends star has on her finger that has everyone talking – and insiders insist it’s not just any ring! “Just a few of Jen’s close circle know, but she and Jim are engaged, and have been planning a spring wedding for months,” a well-placed source spills to Woman’s Day. “Jen’s known for swapping rings on and off, but she’s the most PR-savvy actress in Hollywood – she knows exactly what she’s doing. She’s in love and she doesn’t care who knows it. “What’s exciting is that everyone’s convinced she’s going to jump the gun on their wedding now the cat’s out of the bag. Don’t be surprised if her New…

Amy du Plessis’ Rugby World Cup may have ended early due to a devastating shoulder injury, but what the Black Ferns legend didn’t know at the time was how quickly her heartbreak would turn into happily-ever-after. When Woman’s Day chats to Amy and her longtime love Kaleb Talamahina at their home in Christchurch, she reflects on the tournament-defining moment in the opening game against Spain in England, where she landed awkwardly on her shoulder in a tackle and knew something serious had happened. “I’d never experienced pain like it before,” she recalls. “It shot up my neck and I thought, ‘Oh, this doesn’t feel good.’ I tried my hardest to carry on, but was in too much pain.” Early scans offered hope she’d return for the Black Ferns’ quarter-final clash…

When global superstar Benee joins Woman’s Day for a chat, she’s in New York, counting down the days until the release of her second studio album Ur An Angel I’m Just Particles. She’s had zero sleep, but the Auckland-born Supalonely singer insists, “I’m happy to be doing it and I’m so excited to be releasing the album.” Now living in Los Angeles, Benee – real name Stella Rose Bennett – adds, “It’s crazy to be in the States. I love Aotearoa and it’ll always be home to me. Leaving my family and friends is still challenging, but it’s also such an undeniable blessing.” The 25-year-old is in a pretty exclusive club – she’s a popstar who shot to fame only after she’d left school. “I feel lucky that I was…

The strongest female friendships are often forged through a slow burn – a sentiment certainly true for Kiwi actresses Ella Hope-Higginson and Brynley Stent. The pair first met in 2013, while at drama school in Wellington, with Auckland-based Ella particularly taken by Christchurch funnygirl Brynley’s creative chops. “I vividly remember the solo piece Bryn did in her final year,” Ella, 33, tells us. “Like something out of Labyrinth, she played this witchy creature with her entire set built so she could carry it on her back. I thought, ‘That’s my kind of girl!’” Yet it wasn’t until the pair starred in a stage production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night that their relationship evolved from one of mutual admiration to friends for life. ‘She usually has to listen to me talk…

EXCLUSIVE RECIPE EXTRACT! Two years on from his untimely passing, on what would have been his 49th birthday, Jock Zonfrillo’s family released his final cookbook, Recipes To Remember. The publication – which the MasterChef Australia judge had been in the process of completing when he died on 30 April 2023 – has been edited by his whānau, particularly his wife Lauren Fried and daughter Ava, 22. It includes some of Jock’s favourite Italian and Scottish meals, which he loved to cook for the family. Also included is a dedicated chapter from his dear friends, including Gordon Ramsay, Nigella Lawson, Maggie Beer, Jimmy Barnes and his fellow MasterChef judge Andy Allen, who have all provided recipes inspired by some of Jock’s favourite dishes. The foreword is written by Jamie Oliver. In…

Q Since we moved into an older home, something has felt different. I can’t explain it – it’s not scary, but it feels charged. I sometimes feel like the house has its own memory. Could there be something lingering from the past? Debora MITCHELL SAYS I feel there is the spirit of an older gentleman around your home. He tells me he once lived there and likes to keep an eye on things. He is kind, harmless and very respectful of your space, which explains why it doesn’t feel scary. I’m also picking up there are some old energies still lingering that would benefit from being cleared. Try burning some white sage or ringing a bell three times in each room to gently lift away anything heavy, while leaving all…

The recent Women’s Rugby World Cup was disappointing for the Black Ferns, the defending champions, who had to settle for bronze. But it was particularly sad for 2021 gold medallist Amy du Plessis, who injured her shoulder in the very first match, ruling her out of the tournament even before her loved ones flew into England to watch her play. Fortunately, there was a silver lining when her partner Kaleb Talamahina popped the question out of the blue in Bath. For the full romantic love story, turn to page 14. Meanwhile, in other bittersweet news, former What Now star Carolyn Taylor opens up about her return to radio after a terrifying knife attack. You can read all about her emotional journey on page 20. (Isn’t her son Jasper adorable?!) And…

Demi Moore and Billy Bob Thornton cosied up at the premiere of season two of Landman, with Angelina Jolie’s ex-husband gushing that his co-star is a “sweetheart” – but sources close to Demi say it was all a decoy to hide the fact that she’s secretly dating someone else! “She’s dating an older guy this time and, no, it’s not Billy Bob,” a friend tells Woman’s Day. “This new man’s not a Hollywood type either – in fact, she says he’s kind of rugged and no-nonsense, a lot like Bruce Willis was. “Aside from her daughters, who’ve met him and think he’s great, Demi’s keeping him to herself for now, but he’s her little out-of-town secret. She’s absolutely smitten and, whoever he is, he’s given her a new lease on…

“Before I got married, I turned convention on its head a bit and had a wholesome hen’s party with SPCA puppies to cuddle and a guided meditation. So when it came to planning a baby shower, I felt there was space to try something a little left of centre and customise the experience to fit my journey, which, like most fertility journeys, has been both unique and common in many ways. After a diagnosis of very low AMH [a diminished ovarian reserve] around this time last year, while I was staring down the likelihood of IVF being my only option to conceive, my husband Tom Walsh and I spent five weeks in Los Angeles doing all we could to get my body and mind to a place where I would…

Just when David Harbour thought life couldn’t get any worse, the actor – still reeling from the fallout of ex-wife Lily Allen’s bombshell break-up album West End Girl – has been hit with claims of bullying and harassment from his Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown. Millie, 21, reportedly filed the complaint before they began filming the final series in January 2024. David, 50, plays ex-police chief Jim Hopper, who adopts Millie’s character Eleven in the show. An insider reveals, “Millie filed a harassment and bullying claim before they started shooting the last season. There were pages and pages of accusations. The investigation went on for months.” While Netflix was yet to comment on the investigation or its outcome as we went to press, it’s been reported that the allegations…

They say never meet your heroes, but for Brazilian-Kiwi actor Keven Souza, it’s advice he happily ignored – even if his idol ended up murdering him on TV! When Keven was a guest star on local drama series A Remarkable Place To Die, he was excited to be working alongside South African-born actress Nathalie Boltt, whom he’d loved watching as evil mum Penelope Blossom on Riverdale. “I’ve never felt starstruck before, but it was crazy working alongside Natalie,” Keven grins. “I couldn’t believe it when I found out she was going to whack my character over the head and kill him. In real life, she was so humble and sweet, and even gave me the gossip about the scene in the States.” Keven’s role as a Brazilian on a working…

COUNTDOWN TO Summer 3 WEEKS TO GO! Our tummies tell all about whether the foods we’re eating agree with our digestive system. Indeed, we all recognise the too-full feeling that happens when we wolf down a big meal or fill up on junk food and our bellies instantly swell. To beat the bloat for summer, now’s the time to chow down on anti-inflammatory foods, such as fish, leafy greens and olive oil. These foods help to introduce lots of good bacteria by calming down our digestive system and boosting our gut microbiome. The gut microbiome is made up of microorganisms – trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in our guts. To keep this system in balance, we need a mix of both good and bad bacteria. But too…

Chippy & Patch together forever AMANDA SAYS Both Chippy and Patch have passed. Chippy tells me he was about 14 when he died and had been with the family since he was a puppy. He brings through two other family dogs, a cat from many years ago, plus Gaynor’s lovely mum and dad. Patch tells me he belonged to Gaynor’s daughter and loved the two siblings he grew up with. Patch says his mum would drop him off daily at Gaynor and her husband’s place, where he’d spend the day with Chippy. The old pals are happy together. GAYNOR SAYS I wanted to find out if Chippy and Patch are together, and being told they are – along with our cat Simba – was such a lovely feeling. It’s so…

Princess in training MEGHAN TRAINOR Tram, glam, thank you, ma’am! The All About That Bass singer was giving princess vibes while riding public transport as she shot a music video in LA. All aboard for a fairytale ending! WHAT A PAIN PETE DAVIDSON Serious neck issues? No, the Saturday Night Live comedian was simply carrying a giant pregnancy pillow around New York for his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, who revealed she’s expecting their baby in July. God bless Bill BILL HADER Even without a top hat, the Superbad star was the spitting image of Abraham Lincoln in LA, where he filmed a skit to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. SIX60’S CHRIS MAC & DAUGHTER STELLAR AMBER PEEBLES We were on the Edge of our seats! THE RANDELLS…

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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – that’s Russell Crowe’s attitude to marriage! The Gladiator star has revealed he has no plans to get hitched again and he won’t be walking down the aisle with his girlfriend of five years, Britney Theriot. “My life is so joyous and happy at the moment,” the Wellington-born Oscar winner, 61, declared in a new interview. “Why would I ruin that with a wedding? Why would I go through that?” But Russell’s comments weren’t popular at home with actress Britney, 33! “Britney’s insisting it’s what they both want, but no one’s convinced,” dishes an insider. “Him saying this in public really does seal her fate. She’ll be humiliated as it’s confirmation that there really was only ever one love in Russell’s life –…

Earlier this year, Elsa Pataky confessed, “Marriage needs constant work and you learn a lot from the rough patches. You have to try to keep growing together, making sure that your paths carry on crossing.” The Spanish star, 49, continued, “It’s about finding the fun, enjoying the little moments and remaining curious about each other. You have to be ready to adapt and because there are situations that separate you, you need to know how to find each other again.” Never has Elsa leaned on those sentiments more as she and her husband Chris Hemsworth, 42, try to relight that spark after a year spent largely on opposite sides of the world. “Everyone’s worried about Chris and Elsa,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “They’ve been torn apart by their various…

Making her return to radio after 20 years away from the job has been a roller-coaster ride for Carolyn Taylor. Nerves? Definitely. Impostor syndrome? Always! Since she was last on the airwaves, a lot has happened to the former What Now star. She’s grown up, got married, become a mother and learnt a lot. In many ways, co-hosting The House Of Wellness on The Breeze is the perfect fit for her. “We’re speaking to people who are at the top of their game and finding out what makes them tick,” says Carolyn, 45, who recently got to interview Dame Lisa Carrington about the morning rituals that help keep her grounded. “I’ve always been interested in health and wellness, and I’m fascinated by high achievers, how they show up in their…

She’s best known as murdered wife Julia Reinhart from Shortland Street, but actress Jessica Joy Wood is also the writing genius behind some of the show’s most dramatic storylines, such as the death of Harper Whitley and the arrest of Harry Warner. And with those credits under her belt, the star, 42, recently left New Zealand to pen scripts for the UK’s biggest medical drama, Casualty. “I’d been at Shorty for nine years and I needed to spread my wings,” she explains. “It’s important to take risks.” When Woman’s Day catches up with Jess, it’s from her rented “proper terrace house” in Cardiff, Wales, where she lives with her husband Carl Dixon, 41, and their son Wyn. “Wales is awesome!” she enthuses. “There are a lot of similarities to New…

With the crowd going wild in the stands at Napier’s McLean Park rugby field and a scoreboard clock ticking down, Te Ana Anderson walked from the 22-metre line towards Heath Kingston, the man she’d loved for years, to score the ultimate goal – becoming his wife. “I was really nervous leading up to it and he was the opposite,” recalls Te Ana. “But once we actually got out there, my nerves went away, then his kicked in.” The couple recently got hitched in a seven-minute half-time ceremony in front of 7500 guests during a Hawke’s Bay Magpies vs Wellington rugby game. While Te Ana and Heath aren’t normally ones for public displays of affection, the couple were the winners of the ‘Say I do on the 22’ competition run by…

A long with warmer weather comes unpredictable humidity and for some of us that means one thing – frizz. The good news? With a few expert tips and the right products, you can keep your strands smooth and sleek. QUICK TIPS Style smart Embrace protective styles like braids, buns or loose up-dos to minimise hair exposure to humidity and wind. Ditch the towel Instead of rough towel-drying, opt for a microfibre towel or cotton t-shirt to gently blot your hair dry. Less friction = less frizz. Seal the cuticle Finish your hair wash routine with a cold-water rinse to help close the hair cuticle. This simple trick can reduce frizz and add shine. SPRING-PROOF STRATEGIES TO TAME TRESSES HYDRATE LIKE YOU MEAN IT Swap in a deeply moisturising shampoo and…

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Perfecting the guest list 36, her fiancé Travis, 36, is is a challenge for any determined that none of his wedding, but when yo u’re bride’s former flames steal the the world’s most famous spotlight on their big day. popstar, with an army of celebrity “He doesn’t want to meet exes, it’s almost impossible! them and he certainly doesn’t Taylor Swift is reportedly in an want to hang out with them at his awkward dilemma over the fact wedding,” tells the pal. “When the her close pal Zoë Kravitz is head invites go out, Taylor is probably over heels with her ex-boyfriend going to be forced to have a very Harry Styles – and will probably awkward talk with Zoë because want to bring the One Direction Harry would almost…