Innholdsfortegnelse for 22 February 2016 i Woman's Day

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…

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.…

She’s had plenty of practice looking after little ones onscreen as young mum Ricky Sharpe on Home and Away. And now, 26-year-old Bonnie Sveen sparked speculation life might be imitating art, when she stepped out in Sydney last week with her partner, assistant director Nathan Gooley. The clucky starlet couldn’t keep her eyes off a newborn baby as they passed by. Gazing adoringly at the bub, Bonnie flung her arm around Nathan’s shoulder, and playfully whispered something in his ear. The Logie-winning actress has previously spoken of how much she enjoys working with children. “It just brings real life to set. It can either make people tense or more relaxed in their performance,” she told news.com.au. “When you’re working with 16 different kids, you’re trying to settle them and treating…

It’s been rumoured he has everything from a no-spider clause to pizza delivery in the jungle, so when it was revealed Shane Warne had been smoking, it came as little surprise. But it turns out he isn’t the only one. Fellow contestants Anthony Callea and Brendan Fevola have also been given the luxury of being able to smoke away from the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here cameras. Ten also revealed last year’s winner Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was given a special smoking dispensation – just as Kyle Sandilands had when he was on Celebrity Big Brother on the same channel in 2002. “There is a special clause in his contract guaranteeing he can smoke throughout the entire competition,” confirms one source. “He spends more time outside the camp…

Toni Collette as Muriel Heslop Since starring as Muriel at age 22, Toni has enjoyed a stellar career, starring in Hollywood hits The Sixth Sense, Little Miss Sunshine and About a Boy. She won a Golden Globe for her role in TV series United States of Tara. Bill Hunter as Bill Heslop Bill was already film royalty before starring as Muriel’s philandering father. His career went from strength to strength in Finding Nemo, Australia and Red Dog, before he sadly passed away from liver cancer in 2011. Sophie Lee as Tania Degano Her role in Muriel’s Wedding was followed closely by a part in another classic Aussie movie, The Castle. She has also worked as a presenter on the National Geographic channel, and has penned children’s novels. Rachel Griffiths as…

I’m a makeup junkie. Like a kid in a candy store, playing with makeup is one of my favourite things to do. Plus, wearing it makes me feel more polished and confident at work, not to mention helping me look less tired. The downside? It takes up a lot of time and I’d really like to give my skin a rest, too. So after 20 years of wearing some sort of cosmetic every single day, I’m going to pull a Hilary Clinton, who stopped wearing it four years ago because she just didn’t have time. I might not be running for president, but my time’s pretty precious, too. Wish me luck! Monday I decide to keep my makeup-free mission to myself, but so I still look and feel smart I…

1 SQUEEZE YOUR EAR LOBE Yep, we’re serious! Lightly squeezing your ear lobes (one or both) for a few seconds is like a circuit breaker, signalling to your brain that it’s OK to calm down, you’re not in danger. When your heart is racing and you’re breathing in gasps, pinching your ears is just the thing to shock your senses and get some perspective. Regaining control begins when you realise that annoying queue at the post office isn’t the end of the world – your body doesn’t need to release the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline, which are part of your natural “fight or flight” response. Pinching your ear lobe also eases pain – so it’s doubly useful if you’ve given yourself a headache. 2 GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK If…

AMANDA SAYS Winter comes through as a strong personality who will turn her back on Katrina if things don’t go her way. Winter tells me her mum owns a costume shop, in which she’s destroyed a bit of bling, including Katrina’s necklace. Winter tells me about two dogs she lived with for many years and she misses them both very much. I suddenly pick up on a young man who reveals he’s Katrina’s brother and that he passed from a stomach problem very suddenly. Winter says she sees Katrina’s brother all the time. He tells me that he passed over two years ago and knows he is missed. Katrina’s brother also brings through his two big German shepherds and Katrina’s dad’s little dogs. Winter tells me she’s been with Katrina…

‘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…

It looks like Harry Potter star Emma Watson may have found love! The actress, 25, has been getting close to 35-year-old tech manager William “Mack” Knight, with insiders telling The Sun the couple enjoyed a romantic mini-break at Big Sur in California. Although a rep for Emma declined to comment on her relationship, fans have been quick to point out that she was seen leaving a New York theatre with William as far back as October. And staff at the Big Sur Bakery confirmed the pair shared a pizza while on their trip. A Princeton graduate who is now a senior manager, William seems the perfect fit for the actress, and friends say she loves that he is a “normal, down-to-earth guy who has nothing to do with Hollywood.”…

With the feud between TV host Jo Beth Taylor and reality star Laurina Fleure exploding last week, Jo Beth’s boyfriend Matt Bennell leapt to her defence, warning fans not to judge her. “Just be mindful of what you see and hear… be careful what you’re i being told to think and feel,” Matt says. “Hate comes with the territory in this game. She warned me well in advance about what can happen. I know my girl… she’s incredible, inspiring and amazing.”…

‘Miranda feels Katy has a bad reputation for wild partying’ Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom are arguably Hollywood’s most amicable exes, but that may be about to change. The pair, who split in 2013, have stayed close, even buying houses across the road from each other. But now they’re at war over Orlando’s new romance. The actor’s relationship with Katy Perry has been hotting up since the pair hooked up at the Golden Globes five weeks ago. Friends say Miranda, 32, is so desperate to keep Katy away from the couple’s son Flynn, five, that she has banned the singer from spending time alone with him. “She’s warned Orlando that under no circumstances is Katy to be by herself with Flynn, because the relationship is very early days and he…

OLD FAVE NEW TWIST! PORK CHOPS WITH PEAR AND LILLY PILLY COMPOTE Add a fruity twist to your next barbecue with this recipe from swimming legend Ian Thorpe SERVES 4 1 In a dish, combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp ground fennel. Add four 180g butterflied pork chops and coat well. Marinate 30 mins. 2 In a medium saucepan, bring 500ml white wine to the boil. Boil 3 minutes. Add 2 peeled and roughly chopped pears, 12 black peppercorns, 2cm piece of peeled, sliced ginger, 2 bay leaves and a cinnamon stick. 3 Reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Add 120g lilly pillies and cook a further 20 minutes until thick. Remove pan from heat and scoop out peppercorns, bay leaves and…

NEW Back-to-work ’dos Shake up your hair routine with these office-approved styles SLEEK AND CHIC Jessica Alba For a quick and easy approach to this ’do, style when hair is wet. Apply wet-look gel to the top and mid-lengths and part in the middle. Comb back into a low bun so hair is smooth. THE NEW HALF-UP, HALF-DOWN Gwen Stefani Massage a strong-hold mousse through towel-dried hair, paying special attention to the front. Blow-dry, then backcomb the top middle section for a little height. Rake back with fingers then secure with bobby pins and a spritz of hairspray. PRETTY PLAIT Nicole Kidman Mist with salt spray then use a curling iron to create loose waves and add texture. Loosely pull hair back into a low braid, securing with a clear…

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The last thing I lost… A pen that was very dear to me. The last gift I bought… A beautiful French antique crystal lamp for my daughter. She loves it. My last belly laugh… On the couch, with Miguel Maestre! My last holiday was… In India, with my daughter and girlfriend at the time. The last time I did something embarrassing/awkward… Probably when I offended royalty. Prince Philip came to my garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in London. We’d just received a gold medal for the garden and he said, “I do love your tree fern” and I said, “I’m terribly sorry but it’s not a tree fern, it’s a member of the cycad family” He got terribly offended and walked off. I was very embarrassed. The last time…

‘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…

Liam is loved-up and happy with someone he says is an “incredibly famous woman”. It comes seven years after the Taken star was left heartbroken when his wife of 15 years, actress Natasha Richardson, died from a head injury incurred while skiing. Kristen Stewart, 25, is the frontrunner for many fans, after Jezebel reported she and Liam, 63, were the only famous people listed on the door at celeb hotspot Tao NYC on January 5. The bisexual actress is single, recently splitting from girlfriend Alicia Cargile. But many believe Liam could be just Charlize Theron’s type. The 40-year-old starred with Liam in A Million Ways to Die in the West in 2014, and split from lover Sean Penn, 55, in August last year. Or could 45-year-old Uma Thurman be the…

Fans of Ellen DeGeneres were startled to see how ill she seemed in a recent appearance. “She looked particularly drawn and tired,” an insider tells Star. “And it appeared as if she was really leaning on Portia for support.” Ellen, 58, has previously admitted to health concerns. “Breast cancer will probably be something I’ll have to deal with, because it runs in my family,” she said. Ellen also suffers from atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular heartbeat, and has had cervical polyps. While she’s doing all she can for her wife, Portia de Rossi, 43, has sparked fears she could be heading towards an anorexic relapse, when she was seen with a calorie-counting bracelet earlier this month.…

‘I’ve been having an affair with your husband, but that’s not the worst part’ Few wives can say they’re fond of the woman who dated their husband behind their back. But Karen Whitehead is not just fond of Mandy* , she adores her. “We just hit it off,” says Karen, 50, who first spoke to Mandy when she called to unveil the extent of her husband’s infidelity with her. Friendship soon blossomed. “We’ve got the same clothes, the same makeup, even the same cutlery,” laughs Mandy, adding that the women now talk on the phone five to six times a day and are even planning a Bali holiday together with their teenagers. The women met when Karen discovered her husband of almost four years, Martin Whitehead, 36, had been cheating…

the bramble recipe 45mL gin 15mL berry liqueur 25mL lemon juice 15mL sugar syrup Fresh berries to garnish (optional). Add gin, sugar syrup and lemon juice to a shaker. Add ice and shake well. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass. Top with crushed or cubed ice. Drizzle with berry liqueur. Garnish with fresh berries. Chocolatini recipe 75mL Irish Cream or Chocolat Luxe 25mL vodka Flaked chocolate to garnish. Add ingredients to a shaker. Add ice. Shake hard until the liquid is silky smooth. Strain into a Martini glass. To garnish, top with flaked chocolate. Personal Shoppers only. Prices valid until close of trade Wednesday 24 February 2016 unless sold out earlier. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Excludes trade buyers and liquidation sales. Spirit bottles are…

ZUCCHINI & RICOTTA OPEN PIES WITH OLIVE SALSA MAKES 8 PREP 20 MINS + CHILLING COOK 20 MINS PER SERVE 2090kJ COST 2 sheets frozen puffpastry, thawed2 small zucchini, thinlysliced ribbons2 tbsp olive oil500g fresh ricotta1 cup grated pizza cheese2 eggs½ cup fire-roasted pepper strips300g truss cherry tomatoesrocket leaves, to serve SALSA ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives¼ cup basil leaves2 tbsp olive oiljuice ½ lemon 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line two oven trays with baking paper. 2 Cut each sheet into quarters. Lightly score a 2cm border around each square. Freeze 5 minutes. 3 Meanwhile, preheat chargrill on high. Toss zucchini in oil. Grill 1-2 minutes each side until tender. 4 In a bowl, combine ricotta, half cheese and 1 egg. Season and mix well. Spread over centre…

SERVES 10 PREP 3 HOURS + FREEZING COOK 20 MINS 3 x 600ml tubs thickened cream 2 x 395g cans sweetened condensed milk ¾ cup caster sugar 250g frozen strawberries, thawed, pureed 200g dark chocolate, melted, cooled 395g can Caramel Top’n’Fill crumbled brownie, ganache (see tip), whipped cream, roasted hazelnuts, maraschino cherries, to serve COOKIE BOWLS 300g butter, softened 1¼ cups caster sugar 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 4¼ cups plain flour 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 300g white chocolate, finely chopped 375g packet white chocolate melts, melted pastel sprinkles of choice TOFFEE SPOONS ½ cup caster sugar 2 tbsp water 2 ice-cream wafers, cut into five 1 In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat two tubs cream, condensed milk and ½ cup…

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had trouble with letting go of my possessions. I’m wildly sentimental – so much so I’ve been known to keep empty perfume bottles because they were once given to me (full, thankfully) by my mum. My mum who is still alive, healthy, and has almost certainly forgotten ever gifting me said perfume. What can I say? I’m a softie! I’ve tried to be ruthless, have garage sales, market stalls and clothes swaps, but nothing’s made it easy to throw out things I no longer use. Then I tried KonMari. I devoured the book in a day and started tidying immediately. After one weekend I’d culled four bags of clothes. Acknowledging that not every possession is for life like “a lover or a…

STAYING THERE For the perfect surf shanty stay, book into the Shorebreak Hotel. With its surf-chic interior, spacious rooms and even bigger bathrooms – not to mention racks to store your board, beach cruiser bikes to borrow and a pets-welcome policy – you won’t want to leave your room. Plus the view of the beach is stunning. GETTING THERE Virgin Australia flies direct to Los Angeles from Sydney and Brisbane daily. Huntington Beach is an hour’s drive (depending on traffic) from LAX. See virginaustralia.com. EATING THERE Get a Rainbow – a layered slushie cocktail with a rum floater – at G’s Boat House. “It’s like the Cheers bar but for surfing,” says PT. He also reckons you can’t miss the cornbread from Duke’s. It’s served with honey butter – but…

Q When I look at a clock, it regularly shows numbers like 10:10, 12:12 etc. This has been happening to me for some time – does it signify anything? Also, do you see any change of address coming up for me? Hopeful The digits you are seeing are very significant. They are a sign sent from your guardian angel that you are on the right path in life. Yes, you will move address, but it will be to an area you have not yet considered. You will feel happy and settled there. Q Will my mum remember me when I pass? It’s been nearly six decades since she left this world. And I don’t, under any circumstances, want to see or be around my father or aunt. Tell…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 It’s time for a change, so be adventurous! A late-summer makeover could give your confidence a boost, so why not visit your favourite salon or update your wardrobe? Even your taste in food and furnishings might become more vibrant, so keep your eyes peeled for some colourful homewares. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 When the sun bursts into your sign on Friday, life may take on a surreal feeling with coincidences, surprise meetings or unexpected blasts from the past in the works. These nostalgic stars could bring catch-ups with extended family, but singles – don’t fall for someone’s old tricks. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 In a perfect world you’d be heading off to a peaceful retreat this week,…

I got you, babe! Candice sent her little girl Ivy Mae into a fit of giggles as she playfully tossed the 16-month-old into the air at Sydney’s Bondi. The 30-year-old’s youngest daughter with Aussie cricketer David Warner, four-week-old Indi Rae, slept soundly in the pram on the family’s morning walk. Tom’s under the hammer He’s reportedly worth a staggering $660 million, so it comes as a surprise that Tom is desperately selling off his property portfolio. In the past three years, the movie star has listed five of his homes for sale, including the house he once shared with ex-wife Katie Holmes. Rumours are rife that Tom’s sudden desire to sell up could mean he’s funding his bid to be made co-leader of the Church of Scientology, which accepts large…