Woman's Day 22 February 2016

I was explaining to my son Max what a silver lining was. I love a good metaphor and he has a scientific brain, so somehow, between platinum, clouds and condensation, I think I got the point across! This week, we meet two women who are testament to the old adage that every cloud has a silver lining. Karen and Mandy met when Karen found out her husband was cheating with 23 women – Mandy was one of them. But through the horror, they’ve become lifelong friends and count their blessings every day (p30). It’s the same for Aussie actor Samuel Johnson, who looks to be over his dark years after his celebrated performance as Molly Meldrum (p10). Their fighting spirit reminds me of a quote a friend sent me: “There’s…

Precious jewel Flirty, feisty and fearlessly feminine, Rachel is literally twinkling as she rubs shoulders with her fellow Oscar nominees at the annual Academy luncheon. Swimming in peach sequins and trimmed with baubles galore, the starlet is throwing caution to the wind in this Prada mini marvel! Midnight lace Sweeping into the SAG Awards like it was a debutante ball! Elie Saab created a bejewelled mesh and lace masterpiece that is absolutely timeless. Full fluttery skirt and delicate caped sleeves conjure up dreams of Grace Kelly at her Hollywood height. Loose tousled curls are adorable! Girl on the go Hitting the NYC streets, the Spotlight star is all business as she rushes from a TV interview to a quick museum jaunt. With her hair pulled into “serious actress mode” her…

Nicole Kidman has been busted sharing a steamy kiss with one of the movie world’s hottest men… and it’s not Keith Urban! The sizzling pictures have no doubt come as a massive blow to 48-year-old Keith, amid reports the couple’s marriage has been under strain in recent months. Adding insult to injury, the man in question is heartthrob of the moment, Alexander Skarsgard. The Swedish actor has been making women swoon ever since hitting the small screen as vampire Eric Northman in True Blood. Undeniable chemistry Although the intimate moment was captured during filming for their upcoming comedy series Big Little Lies – in which Alexander and Nicole play husband and wife – Nic appears to be relishing the chance to get up close and personal with the 39-year-old star.…

Born into an acting family – his dad is Mamma Mia! star Stellen Skarsgard – Alexander won his first role in a Swedish film at age seven. After moving to LA to pursue his acting career in 2004, he got his big break in HBO series Generation Kill. Since then, the handsome actor has cemented his Hollywood status – and gained hoards of female fans – in True Blood. He also starred in Zoolander alongside Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson. Alexander has been named Sweden’s Sexiest Man Alive five times, and he’s set to make women swoon once more playing Tarzan in the hit movie remake, which is due out later this year.…

‘If I’d never embarked on that ride I’d never have been gifted the role. It’s a nice piece of synchronicity’ If there’s one person who deserves to bask in his own glory, it’s Samuel Johnson. The actor, who rose to fame playing Evan Wylde on iconic ’90s drama series The Secret Life of Us, has won huge praise for his portrayal of Ian “Molly” Meldrum in Seven’s miniseries about the life of the Australian music icon. “Samuel is incredible as Molly. He nailed it” one viewer tweeted after the show’s premiere, which fully lived up to its hype, with 2.6 million viewers tuning in around the country. The Block presenter Shaynna Blaze added, “God @Sam_J_Johnson is bloody brilliant! #Molly.” No one’s more excited to hear that than Sam himself. “To…

‘We accept the likes of George and hope he enjoys it here!’ He’s one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but according to his new neighbours in the quaint UK village of Sonning, George Clooney is morphing into the perfect English gentleman. The actor, 54, granted his wife Amal’s wish to live in the UK, and is quickly becoming a much-loved member of his local community. Affectionately referred to as “Georgey” by his neighbours, the Oscar winner is a regular at the local pub, The Bull Inn, where his choice of drink is a pale ale. Residents often see George wandering their neighbourhood with the couple’s dog Millie, or famous mates like Matt Damon. “There’s been a lot of talk that he’s been around Sonning in the last couple of weeks” councillor…