Innholdsfortegnelse for 18 April 2016 i Woman's Day

I had a beautiful friend pass away recently. Her name was Tash and amongst her many passions, particularly her adoring husband Max, she loved travelling to Bali, she loved her dog (named Bali), cooking, her enormous shoe collection and she really loved her gossip! I’m sure she’d be very happy with how we’ve filled her Woman’s Day this week, as there’s hardly a celebrity we haven’t featured! From House Husbands star Gyton Grantley’s gorgeous wedding (and baby!) to Britney’s six-pack, Jessica Simpson’s gigantic bust, Drew’s pregnancy mystery, Tom’s bid for Suri and Khloe’s insane workout wardrobe, it’s an absolute assault on the senses for gossip lovers everywhere. And if you’re a home cook, dog lover or shoe collector like Tash was, we’ve got you covered this week. Check out Jennene’s…

‘John was her rock when she had cancer and she’ll be strong for him now’ Kerri-Anne Kennerley still can’t help but think she’ll wake up from her nightmare. Th e nightmare of watching John, her adoring husband of 32 years, struggle to communicate with her from his hospital bed after somehow finding the will to keep going despite breaking his neck. “He said, ‘The only reason I’m trying is for you,’” heartbroken Kerri-Anne revealed on television during her first interview since the tragic accident. “It happened so fast. All he could say is, ‘I can’t feel anything, I can’t feel anything’. I sort of wake up every day thinking, ‘What a shocker nightmare that was.’ It, unfortunately, is not a nightmare.” Kerri-Anne, 62, has spent eight hours a day at…

She’s famous for her killer curves, but it looks like Jessica Simpson may have upsized her assets! Celebrating a friend’s 40th birthday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the 35-year-old’s extra-buxom figure sparked rumours she’s had a breast-enlargement procedure. “Jess has been insecure about her body for years,” an insider tells Star magazine. “She’s determined to look picture-perfect and she believed getting breast implants would help.” Dr Norman Rowe, a New York-based surgeon who didn’t treat Jess, also weighed in on her surprise new look. “Jessica most likely had breast implants to give her that extra boost of both added size and lift,” he said. But some friends and fans think the star has gone too far in her quest for perfection. “To be honest, getting enhancements that large on such…

When Jamie Foxx stepped out on the red carpet recently, fans were quick to point out the band he’s been wearing on his ring finger was nowhere to be seen. Rumours he’d split from Katie Holmes grew after she was seen without the ring she’s been wearing since December. Katie and Jamie, 48, never confirmed their relationship, but it’s believed they’d been enjoying a secret romance for more than two years. In March, a source told Woman’s Day Jamie had turned Katie’s life around. “She’s more social and outgoing. She’s doesn’t walk around looking like she has the weight of the world on her shoulders,” the insider said.…

If there was a trophy awarded for gritty determination, 13-year-old Sunshine Coast kid Nathan Jason would win hands down. Not only is Nathan one of Queensland’s leading nippers – he is also legally blind. “I’ve been a nipper and competitive swimmer since I was five – I don’t see it as a disability. Instead I’ve decided to make it something really positive in my life,” says Nathan, who was diagnosed with rare genetic disease cone-rod dystrophy at age eight. “My teammates help me, and the officials and coaches blow the whistle and shout in the direction I’m to swim and run. And in the pool I count my strokes end to end. My other senses are very strong. I mostly rely on the sound of the waves to guide me…

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 2754kJ COST • cup water• cup sugar• cup rice vinegar• cup soy sauce• ¼ cup tomato sauce• 2 tbsp cornflour• 1 tbsp peanut oil• 4 large chicken thigh fillets, sliced• 150g snow peas, trimmed• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets• 1 large onion, chunks• 1 red capsicum, seeded, chunks• 225g can pineapple slices in juice, drained• 450g packet microwave long-grain rice• ¼ cup roasted, unsalted peanuts 1 In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, vinegar, soy, tomato sauce and cornflour. Cook, whisking, until sauce boils and thickens. Simmer 3 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, in a wok, heat oil on high. Stir-fry chicken in 2 batches, 3-4 minutes each. 3 Return chicken to wok with sauce, vegetables and pineapple. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes until just tender. 4 Prepare rice following packet instructions. Serve sweet…

SINNER BACON, PORK & VEAL BOLOGNESE SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 35 MINS PER SERVE 4005kJ COST • 2 tbsp olive oil• 4 rashers rindless bacon, diced• 1 onion, finely diced• 500g pork and veal mince• 200g button mushrooms, finely chopped• 2 garlic cloves, chopped• 2 tsp thyme leaves• ½ cup red wine• 575g jar tomato pasta sauce• 500g spaghetti or other pasta of choice• shaved parmesan, chopped parsley, to serve 1 In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Saute bacon and onion 2-3 minutes until onion is tender. Add mince and brown 4-5 minutes, breaking up lumps. 2 Stir in mushrooms, garlic and thyme, cooking a further 4-5 minutes. Add wine to pan, stirring to deglaze. 3 Stir in sauce and bring to boil. Reduce heat to very low and simmer 15-20 minutes. Season. 4 Meanwhile, in…

Over the years the average size of food portions we consider normal has increased considerably. Even the average plate diameter has increased by at least 5cm. So it’s no surprise we’ve lost touch with what counts as a sensible amount. The good news is that getting your serving sizes under control doesn’t mean going hungry. In a study by Cornell University in the US, people who snacked less reported the same drop in cravings as those who ate 400 kilojoules more. And with our guide, your hands are all you need in order to stay trim – it's the perfect way to measure portion sizes. It really is that easy, so get started today! HOW MUCH IS RIGHT? PROTEIN (meat and fish) Handy portion The size of your palm without…

Lose weight and look great! 1 Sticking to three strict mealtimes a day, with a few healthy snacks thrown in for good measure, is key for this diet plan to work. So take your pick from our selection. 2 Your mood tends to determine when you eat, so if you get hungry, try to ignore it for 20 minutes. It should pass – but if you’re still peckish, grab a healthy snack between meals. 3 Another great way to ward off those cravings is to drink some water when you’d normally be reaching for chocolate! It’ll take the edge off your appetite and keep you feeling fuller for longer. YOUR CHOICE OF HAPPY MEALS BREAKFASTS 150g baked beans on 1 slice wholemeal toast. 2 handfuls strawberries and blueberries with 100g…

STOCKISTS Best & Less bestandless.com.au Big W bigw.com.au Birdsnest birdsnest.com.au Boden bodenclothing.com.au Colette by Colette Hayman colettehayman.com.au Cotton On Body cottononbody.com.au Country Road countryroad.com.au Eb & Ive ebandive.com.au Ecco au.shop.ecco.com Forever 21 forever21.com Gap gapaustralia.com Healy Optical healyoptical.com.au H&M hm.com/au Hush Puppies hushpuppies.com.au Jag jag.com.au Jeanswest jeanswest.com.au Katies katies.com.au Kmart kmart.com.au Next next.com.au Novo Shoes novoshoes.com.au San Francisco Hat Company sanfranciscohatco.com.au Styletread styletread.com.au Trenery trenery.com.au Witchery witchery.com.au Wittner wittner.com.au Ziera zierashoes.com…

What was your first paying job? It was at a dodgy pizza place. It was run by a family but the chef and dish washer both drove Ferraris. It was shut down by the cops – as I discovered when I showed up to work and there was crime scene tape all around the entrance! What was the first concert you went to? John Farnham Whispering Jack! It changed the entire trajectory of my life. I love him inappropriately still. When was your first kiss? At the Blue Light Disco when I was 14. TLC’s Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls was playing. The guy was from high school and I was at a private school – it was scandalous! He had a long fringe like Edward Furlong in Terminator 2 –…

Q My life has been very challenging because my husband and I both have major health problems. Will I see an improvement this year from all the pain? Will we ever get support from our family? Worn-out Soul There is light at the end of the tunnel and you are both about to enter into a better period of life. Please tell your husband to pay more attention to his diet and to monitor his cholesterol levels. You’re on the right track with whatever you’re doing to look after your health. Unfortunately, your family is too caught up in their own lives to notice that you need more support – reach out to them again. Q I had a book we gave my late father on his 90th…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 The celestial weather is heating up! When the moon crosses into your love sector on Friday, a flirty situation might hit the next level, while for couples, that old romantic flame flickers back to life. Travel plans may change with the wind, but it’s about people, not places, so try to flow with it. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 If you need a recharge, cancel non-essentials and let yourself cocoon. Conversations could prove illuminating as the pace slows, especially for lovebirds. Body-wise, a new regimen or health treatment could put a spring in your step, so look around. Why not learn to meditate or try a yoga class? Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Someone special is about to burst onto the scene,…

What’s cookin’, Miranda? A stir-fry, it seems! It was a family affair as Miranda hit the grocery store in Malibu with her billionaire boyfriend Even Spiegel, 25, and her five-year-old son Flynn. Naturally, the model stocked up on organic ingredients only. “It’s just the way I am,” Miranda, 32, told Vogue of her food choices. “It’s important to ensure our bodies have the nutrition required to remain healthy.” Fifty shades of magic! Now, that’s a clever trick! Actor Jamie’s umbrella appeared to be floating in mid-air as the 33-year-old filmed scenes for new movie Fifty Shades Darker with Dakota, 26. The sexy sequel, which also features Rita Ora and Kim Basinger, is due to premiere in cinemas next February. GoT love! It’s everything fans dreamed of as Game of Thrones…

‘I kind of knew life was heading in a new direction’ She made her split from her third husband Will Kopelman public last week, but eagle-eyed fans are wondering if there’s more to the story than Drew Barrymore’s letting on. Stepping out in Hollywood just days after announcing the end of her marriage, the actress, who was married to Will for three years, looked like she may be pregnant. Now fans are wondering whether her ex-husband or perhaps a new love could be the father, if she is indeed expecting. Mystery man Drew confessed she’d been relying on a mystery man to help her through the breakup. “I had a really hard time a couple of months ago and kind of knew life was heading in a new direction,” Drew…

Life’s a beach for Summer Bay heartthrob George Mason, who was spotted snuggling with his gorgeous girlfriend, French model Manon Buchalet, on the Gold Coast. It looks like things are only set to get better for the couple, who met in Bali three years ago. “George has been telling close friends and family he wants to propose to Manon in the next 12 months, and has been asking them for advice because he wants it to be perfect,” says a source close to the Kiwi-born 25-year-old, who plays Martin “Ash” Ashford on the show. “I’ve never seen George as happy as he is when he’s around her, and he can’t imagine spending the rest of his life with anyone else.”…

They say when you meet The One, you know it. And from the moment Xavier saw Simone coming down the aisle, he was smitten. Now, four months after filming Nine’s Married at First Sight, it seems the business manager and the makeup artist are still head over heels for each other. In fact, the lovebirds – who met for the first time on their wedding day and admitted to being cheated on in the past – have been sharing behind-the-scenes photos from their special day on social media, like an old married couple. “I do,” Simone, 29, captioned one image. “We clicked really well,” says Xavier, 26. “I was pleasantly surprised.” Meanwhile, business analyst Bryce, 31, and retail manager Erin, 25, also got lucky in love. Former Block contestants Caro…

‘Britney’s a very tenacious woman – she wants to get it done and get it done right’ She’s been flaunting her toned legs and killer abs on the beach in Hawaii, where she’s holidaying with her sons Sean, 10, and Jayden, nine. Now, together with her personal trainer Tony Martinez, Britney Spears tells Woman’s Day the secrets behind her new shape. “I’m at my best when I’m busy” says Britney, who’s on stage almost every night for her Piece of Me residency in Las Vegas, and also manages to make time for high-intensity training. “If I don’t work out at the gym, I’m either swimming laps or I’m doing yoga. I do 90 minutes of yoga twice a week in addition to a lot of cardio and hour-long sessions three…

Just follow these three rules… 1 Choose one quick-to-make breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus one snack. 2 Drink 300ml skim milk every day, which you can have in tea and coffee if you like. 3 Add extra salad or non-starchy vegies to any of the meals if you're still hungry. QUICKIE BREAKFASTS Poached egg on 1 slice wholemeal toast with 1 tsp reduced-fat spread plus 1 medium apple, pear or peach. 4 tbsp natural muesli topped with 125g low-fat fruit yoghurt and two handfuls blueberries. Porridge made in the microwave with 30g oats, 125ml skim milk and 1 level tsp brown sugar, plus half a grapefruit. SNACKS Choose one per day Bowl of strawberries with 1 tbsp cream for dipping. 150ml glass dry red wine. 50g low-fat guacamole and 1…

FIND YOUR FUTURE Get a free analysis of your personality and the careers that best fit you. Complete “MyFutureFinder” and in 10 minutes have a detailed report delivered to your inbox. Visit une.edu.au/together XL-S MEDICAL You can rediscover the confident, healthy and happy you with XL-S Medical, NEW weight loss aid. Available in all leading pharmacies. Visit xlsmedical.com.au and start your weight loss journey today with XL-S Medical. Always read the label and use only as directed. To be taken with balanced diet and exercise. CHC 71286-02/16 FRESH. WARM. ELECTRIC ck2 is a new gender-free fragrance for men and women that embodies the thrill of life and celebrates the diversity of connections between two people. RRP $79 for a 50ml EDT. Available at David Jones, Priceline and selected pharmacies nationally.…

Talk about moving on fast! Just one month after she was seen arm-in-arm at Paris Fashion Week with 30-year-old professional violinist and model Charlie Siem, Rupert Murdoch’s ex-wife Wendi Deng is rumoured to be dating Russian leader Vladimir Putin! A source confirmed the bizarre new romance to US Weekly, claiming the relationship has become “serious”. It’s believed the pair may have been introduced by their mutual friend Russian businessman Roman Abramovich, 49. He and Vladimir, 63, enjoy a close friendship, while Wendi, 47, is good friends with Roman’s wife Dasha Zhukova, 34. Wendi, whose ex-husband Rupert, 85, wed model Jerry Hall, 59, in March, looked the picture of happiness last week aboard Roman’s luxury yacht in St Barts. She was joined by her and Rupert’s daughters Grace, 14, and Chloe,…

She’s about to hit double digits, turning 10 on April 18, but Suri Cruise will likely celebrate yet another birthday without her dad Tom. It’s believed Tom and ex-wife Katie Holmes’s only daughter hasn’t seen him for some time, and insiders say it’s breaking both Tom and Katie’s hearts. “Katie refuses to raise Suri as a Scientologist,” an insider tells US OK! magazine. “[But] she expected the church would allow Tom to remain close to his little girl.” Tom has been a Scientologist for years, and it’s thought the church views both Katie, 37, and Suri as so-called “Suppressive Persons”, to be avoided. But Tom, 53, had always enjoyed a close relationship with Suri before he and Katie split. “Katie’s sad for Suri,” the source continues. “But she really feels…

‘Stevie is a joy to have around and always gives everyone a lift’ Melbourne Cup, 2015. I’ve just left the mounting yard and I’m cantering Prince of Penzance up the Flemington straight towards the barriers. My brother Stevie, my strapper, has already wished us on our way. He’s already a hero – at the barrier draw on Saturday he picked number one. You champion! Stevie was so earnest in the mounting yard, and so funny. “Don’t get beat,” he said to me as I headed off. “I’ve got my money on you!” Stevie, my brother, strapping a Cup horse that his sister’s riding. The two of us, who shared a bed all those years ago before we went to school. Stevie, who Dad always called The Little Boy. And me,…

For Caroline and Frank Brown, a day at the beach with their daughter Georgia used to be terrifying. “It was a nightmare,” recalls Caroline. “Georgia loved playing in the big surf but she had no ability to comprehend her limitations or what could go wrong” Georgia, 12, has Down syndrome and was born with a hole in her heart and respiratory problems. Her condition made every trip to the beach a struggle as Caroline and Frank, 58, worried Georgia didn’t have the surf skills to match her enthusiasm for tackling the swell. “The risk was just too high so we stopped going to the beach. It was sad because she missed it,” reflects Caroline, 48. But Georgia wouldn’t give up on her dream of hitting the surf and begged her…

SERVES 6-8 PREP 30 MINS + CHILLING COOK 45 MINS COST • 1½ cups plain flour• cup icing sugar mixture• 125g cold butter, chopped• 1 egg, whisked CREME PATISSIERE • 300ml tub cream• 1 cup milk• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste• 4 egg yolks• ½ cup caster sugar• 2 tbsp cornflour• 1 tbsp plain flour• seasonal fruit, to decorate 1 In a large bowl, sift flour and icing sugar together. Using fingertips, rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg and mix until dough comes together. Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes. 2 Roll out pastry between 2 sheets baking paper until 4mm thick. Drape pastry over 23cm flan pan with removable base (PIC 1). Ease into case, pressing around edges. 3 Trim excess pastry from edges, using a rolling pin…

YOUR TARGET Whatever your diet plan, aim to lose weight at a steady rate of around 1kg or so a week for longterm success. 1 Which of these best describes how you tend to snack? a I’m not a big snacker – I normally go for three square meals a day instead. b It depends what’s close to hand when I get hungry. c I try to be as good as possible and stick to low-fat snacks. d Fruit. Or a whole chocolate bar if I’m having a tough day. 2 When offered the bread basket in a restaurant, do you… a Always take a piece. b Scoff loads if you’re starving, but avoid it if you’re not. c Often say no, but feel really deprived when you see others…

SAY YES TO GOOD CARBS PORRIDGE The oats in this warming breakfast help control blood cholesterol as well as keeping up your energy levels. Slimline portion 45g uncooked oats PASTA Wholemeal pasta is low-GI, which means it provides a slow-energy release so you won’t be hungry again in 20 minutes. Slimline portion About 4 tbsp cooked GRAINY BREAD Seeds and grains in bread increase the amount of time it takes to digest, so choose wholemeal grainy bread wherever possible. Slimline portion 1 slice CANNED PULSES Beans and lentils are excellent at keeping you feeling full and also provide useful protein. Easy-as baked beans count, too! Slimline portion Half a 400g can (sugar and salt-free) BROWN BASMATI RICE This nutty-tasting rice has more fibre and a lower GI rank than many…

3 NEW WAYS TO STYLE YOUR BOB It’s the cut of the moment and there’s a style to suit all tastes SLEEK AND STRAIGHT HOW TO Smooth a structured cut with a lightweight hair moisturiser like Wella EIMI Perfect Me $24.95 on mid-lengths and ends. Create a middle part then sweep one side behind your ear. SEXY AND SIDESWEPT HOW TO After loosely curling your hair with tongs, apply a texturising spray or lotion like TIGI Bed Head Joyride Texturizing Powder Balm $29.95 to hands and create a deep side-part, using fingers to rake hair to one side. Spritz with hairspray. TEXTURED TOUSLES HOW TO Lightly spritz towel-dried hair with a spray wax like Toni & Guy Creative Style Spray Wax $15.99 to add texture and enhance curl. Once dry,…

1 Michelle Dockery, aka Lady Mary, is a jazz singer away from the TV screen. “I love singing and I love music,” she says. “At some point I will do more.” 2 The very last scene in the finale will feature Laura Carmichael, who plays Lady Edith Crawley. “It was very strange saying goodbye to the castle,” she says. “It felt like, in a split second, it wasn’t our home any more. Of course, it was never our home, it was Highclere Castle, but it felt like it for over six years. As soon as they said ‘cut, you realised it was just pretend. It’s full of so many fond memories and it was very emotional. We had a big cry.” 3 Only one bedroom is used for Lady Mary,…

Stop. Right. Now! Nineties hitmakers The Spice Girls are reportedly planning a major reunion tour – and they’re set to visit Australia! Scary (Melanie Brown), Sporty (Melanie Chisholm), Baby (Emma Bunton) and Ginger (Geri Halliwell) are all on board so far. “The girls have long been keen to do a major reunion together,” an insider told Us Weekly. However, Posh, aka fashion designer Victoria Beckham, may be a no-show. “They’re trying to convince Victoria to jump in, but she doesn’t want to do it,” says the source, adding she’s reluctant to “sing or dance.” “There’s a small chance she will film something with them or make an appearance. But if she doesn’t agree, they’re moving ahead without her.” The tour will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their breakout hit Wannabe.…

AMANDA SAYS Keiko tells me she’s four-and-a-half years old and has been with Christine since she was a puppy. She explains she’s having a lot of problems with her mobility and anxiety and tells me she used to go everywhere with Christine but she knows it’s too hard for her now. Her pain is up and down all the time but she’ll let Christine know when she’s ready to go, which is not for a while yet. Keiko tells me she’s a big breed and she does her best to stay calm, which isn’t always easy. Her mobility problems are very serious and affect her every day. She assures Christine she can deal with them. During the reading, three of Christine’s passed-over German shepherds come through with Christine’s uncle from…

“A comedy of soaring delights” - Empire Magazine Australasia There’s not many films that come along that can make you laugh till your cheeks hurt, make you cry, and even make you want to stand up and cheer in your seat, but the new film Eddie The Eagle does just that. Based on real life events, Eddie The Eagle stars Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service) as Eddie, a normal bloke who with aspirations to become an Olympic ski-jumper who becomes a national treasure and worldwide celebrity despite his lack of skill on the slopes. Co-starring the dashing Hugh Jackman as Eddie's knockabout coach, Eddie The Eagle is the kind of feel-good crowd pleaser that's going to put a huge smile on the dial of everyone from tweens to your…