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When my mum was in the later stages of her pregnancy with my brother and she’d had enough of waddling around with her bump, she and I would spend an hour together in the afternoon – Mum putting her feet up and me propped up next to her colouring in my Sesame Street activity books. This week my brother turns 27 (happy birthday Jack!), but years later, those books and the colourful characters that filled them still form some of my fondest childhood memories. As Sesame Street turns 50, I’m not the only one who still adores Big Bird and co! Turn to page 36 to reminisce with some of their biggest celeb fans!…

As Ben Affleck gazed at his gorgeous co-star Ana de Armas on the set of their erotic thriller Deep Water, it was clear he was born to play the role of her husband. But according to onlookers, the cameras weren’t even rolling during their flirty moment – and word is their chemistry is 100 per cent real. “Filming has only been going on for a couple of weeks, but Ben and Ana have already become very close,” says an insider on the New Orleans set. “They hit it off when they first met, and things have really heated up.” Ben, 47, has had his eye on the 31-year-old, who is also about to star as a Bond girl, since he saw her in Blade Runner 2049. “She’s one of the…

The palace is staring down the barrel of a full-scale FBI investigation after Prince Andrew’s “train wreck” interview about his child sex abuse allegations raised more questions about his involvement than answers. In a widely panned interview with the BBC last weekend, Andrew spoke in-depth about his close friendship with dead convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and denied accusations he’d slept with then-17-year-old Virginia Roberts, who was allegedly procured by Jeffrey to have sex with the prince on March 10, 2001. As the 45-minute interview dragged on, the eighth-in-line to the throne drew howls of derision and disbelief online – especially when he insisted he wasn’t with Virginia on the night in question, explaining that he was instead at a Pizza Express in Woking, UK, with his daughter Princess Beatrice. NO…

The Yorks have always maintained a tight family unit after Andrew was dragged into the Epstein sex scandal – until now. Sources tell Woman’s Day that his youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, 29, has finally snapped, and is refusing to take calls from her dad. “She’s in New York at the moment, and ironically is working on a podcast about sex trafficking,” says a source. “Eugenie’s avoiding all conversation about her father, but since the TV mess she’s certainly been very stone-faced and much less like her usual sunny self. You can’t help but think she’s definitely going to distance herself from her dad, for the sake of her own public image.”…

Keith Urban has announced he’s reuniting with country music siren Miranda Lambert on stage next year – and for his wife Nicole Kidman, it’s pretty much her worst-case scenario. The actress has been wary of Miranda ever since she first toured with Keith in 2005, and after a series of flirty comments made towards her husband, insiders say alarm bells are ringing for Nicole, 52. Sources tell Woman’s Day Miranda, 36, declared to a Nashville audience earlier this year that Keith, 52, is “her hero” and “smells good – he always smells good”. TAKING NO CHANCES “Those comments went down like a sinking ship with Nicole,” says an insider. “She’s not a fan of Miranda, and to make matters worse, her and Keith have just announced co-headlining a summer concert…

Former MAFS groom Nic Jovanovic told reporters there was nothing “awkward” about being seated next to his ex-TV wife Cyrell Paule. “It was alright, it was civil,” he insisted. But one wedding guest tells Woman’s Day Nic’s version of events were bogus! According to our spy, “He was chasing Cyrell around like a lost puppy. From the bus ride in, right up until the church he was trying to schmooze her.” Jules’ mum was even heard commenting that it was lucky Cyrell, 30, had “quick reflexes” to avoid him! Making matters worse for pregnant Cyrell – who recently split from her boyfriend, Love Island star Eden Dally – is that Nic, 29, wouldn’t stop going on about their time on TV. “He made the entire table uncomfortable by constantly bringing…

It was the romance that had the whole country talking – TV’s most lovable vet-turned-eligible bachelor Dr Chris Brown settling down with his gorgeous new girlfriend, TV presenter Liv Phyland. And while the couple have spent most of the past year quietly dating, earlier this month Liv shocked fans when she told Woman’s Day she and the 41-year-old heartthrob were nothing more than “just friends”. Now, the blonde has sent the rumour mill into overdrive after publicly reconnecting with her  ex-boyfriend, former model and actor Nick Slater. Commenting on a touching post Nick dedicated to his late father, Liv – who still follows the Bondi-based surfer on Instagram – shared a love heart on Nick’s post before telling him “What a man” she remembered Nick’s dad to be. ‘You’d almost…

Despite a string of dates with Jen Aniston’s ex Justin Theroux, sources say Katie has developed something of a crush on indie director Darren Aronofsky, who most recently dated Jennifer Lawrence. “Katie follows his every move and is extremely keen to get to know him better,” says a source. “She obsesses over his social media posts and tries to engineer meetings. “They’ve moved in similar circles in New York for a while and she’s always been interested, but when he began dating Jennifer she knew he was a no-go zone. “Now Jen’s long out of the picture, Katie would very much like to be a part of it.” The insider notes Katie’s interest in the Black Swan director is twofold. “She’s insanely attracted to him for his mind – she…

MARINATE OLIVES! SERVES 8 PREP 5 MINS + OVERNIGHT CHILLING MARTINI OLIVES Rinse and drain a 370ml can anchovy-stuffed green manzanilla olives, combine in a medium bowl with 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp extra-dry vermouth, 1 tbsp gin and ½ cup olive oil. Cover, refrigerate overnight or for up to 1 week. FENNEL, MINT & ORANGE OLIVES Combine 1 cup ligurian olives, 1 trimmed, thinly sliced baby fennel bulb, ½ cup fresh mint leaves, 2 tbsp finely grated orange rind, 1 tsp black peppercorns and 1 cup olive oil in a medium bowl. Cover, refrigerate overnight or for up to 1 week. CHILLI OLIVES Combine 1¼ cups kalamata olives, 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind, 2 halved fresh small red chillies, 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves, ¼ cup…

PINEAPPLE & GINGER Mix 1 cup each of pineapple juice and dark brown sugar with ¼ cup each of finely chopped glace pineapple and glace ginger with a good pinch of ground cloves. MANGO & CHILLI Buy a jar of mango chutney, stir in a pinch of chilli flakes and ¼ cup each of brown sugar and water. Serve ham with a salsa made from chopped fresh mango, onion and lime juice. LIME & SHERRY Heat 1 cup of lime marmalade mixed with ¼ cup each of fresh lime juice, dark brown sugar and sweet sherry in a pan, stir over low heat until marmalade is melted. BOURBON & BROWN SUGAR Mix 1 cup each of water and dark brown sugar with ¼ cup bourbon and ¼ tsp ground cloves,…

Does your Christmas tree often look more droopy and dishevelled than a glittery showstopper? Treat your family and guests to a perfectly decorated shopping centre-worthy tree with these expert tricks by Annie Bloom, Big W expert and creative director and founder of Visual Empire. Fluff it up The first thing to do is to make sure your tree works wherever you’re placing it and doesn’t under or overwhelm the room. “Start by choosing a tree that’s the right size for your space and position it in a low-traffic corner that still has pride of place in the home,” explains Annie. “Fluff the tree, starting from the top, and fluff each branch from the inside out.” Get lit As tempting as it is to just throw some lights over the tree…

MOVIE FROZEN II Anna and Elsa are back with this sequel that looks to be darker than the original. When Arendelle is plagued by apocalyptic weather, the girls and their brothers, Kristoff, Olaf and Seven journey into the enchanted land on a quest to find the truth. Oh and forget Let It Go, this year’s smash hit song is Into The Unknown! IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK SEA FISHES OF AUSTRALIA by Nigel March With snorkelling season in full swing, this gem of a pocket guide will have you in the know about all the fish swimming in Australian waters quicker than you can say Nemo! There’s also fabulous photography showcasing familiar species such as parrotfish, wrasse, flathead and sharks. It’s simply fish-tastic! OUT NOW (New Holland, $19.99) EVENT BRUCE MUNRO:…

Not so Frosty! Donning a vibrant bikini, Home And Away star Sam Frost is taking full advantage of the balmy weather! Bono’s back! Arriving in Adelaide in a customised U2 jet, the Irish supergroup are in town for their first Aussie tour since 2006. Tassel town Supermodel Heidi Klum channelled a 1920s flapper when she attended a gala event with husband Tom Kaulitz. Hang ten! Thor, aka Chris Hemsworth, traded his hammer for a surfboard and got barrelled while trying out Melbourne’s new UrbnSurf wave park. Block party The Block stars Hayden and Sara Vale and Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie let loose when they caught up at Sydney’s Icebergs. What a squirt! David Warner’s cheeky daughter Indi Rae, three, gave her dad a laugh as she squirted him with…

bindisueirwin It’s official, Chandler and I are adopting! Meet Piggy. This sweet girl will be coming home with us in the New Year. 2020 is shaping up to be extraordinary. Pre-wedding pressures appear to finally be easing for recently engaged couple Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell after the pair revealed they’re adopting! They took to social media last week to share they’ll be welcoming a new puppy to their family in 2020. “Meet Piggy. This sweet girl will be coming home in the New Year,” gushed the 21-year-old bride to be underneath a photo of their pint-sized pooch. The couple, who first met in 2013, are expected to tie the knot at their home in Australia Zoo sometime next year.…

Just weeks after TV host Andrew O’Keefe revealed he’s back on top following an eight-week break to seek mental health treatment, Seven has confirmed production for The Chase Australia has been postponed until January. The hiatus will give 48-year-old Andrew, who has admitted to being “lost” and “exhausted”, a break and some “clean air” to work on his health. According to our insider, Andrew has been struggling after a bitter divorce from his wife Eleanor. “He’s in a very bad place and Seven execs are worried about him,” says a source. “They’re hoping this break gives him the space to sort himself out.”…

When the Queen infamously described 1992 as her “annus horribilis”, thanks in part to her second son Prince Andrew’s divorce from his wife Sarah Ferguson, she had no idea he would send her family into far more serious turmoil 27 years later. Now, in absolute disgrace, thanks to his long-time association with dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew, 59, has announced he is “stepping down indefinitely” from his royal role, which he says comes after a conversation with Her Majesty – and an edict from her heir Prince Charles, from his tour in New Zealand, claim British newspapers. STATE OF DISGRACE Such a dramatic departure from royal duties has not been seen since Edward VIII’s abdication in 1936, but most would agree despite a history steeped in scandal, never has the…

During his interview, Prince Andrew denied Virginia’s account of the night she danced with him at a London nightclub before having sex with him, saying he doesn’t party or indulge in public displays of affection – and doesn’t sweat due to a medical condition. Just hours later, photos of him doing exactly those things emerged on the Mail Online. The prince is seen draped over a string of beautiful women, looking sweaty and wild-eyed. “The pics make his interview even less credible than it was,” a royal source says. “He needs to learn that your past will always come back to haunt you, so there’s no sense lying.”…

Everyone fell in love with Sophie Delezio when she made national headlines as the heartbreaking little bandage girl who almost died in a freak accident at the age of two, only to then suffer a heart attack when she was struck on a pedestrian crossing two-and-a-half years later. But last week the teenager was dancing in the arms of good-looking American design student Sebastian Bielski, 20, who she met when she moved to the UK to study sociology and international relations at the University of London. “It was the most wonderful night,” sighs Sophie, who is now a beautiful 18-year-old. “My friends and I went to one of the uni balls – it was a boat ball on the River Thames, and it was just such a cool experience. I…

Driving around Charlestown used to fill Peggy Kotevski with joy. The sleepy suburb of Lake Macquarie near Newcastle, NSW, was a place where relatives would flock for a good feed and a catch-up. Laughter and love was in abundance but those days are long gone for the Macedonian-born mum, whose teenage daughter was snatched 25 years ago on Powell Street on November 24, 1994. INVESTIGATIONS “I don’t go there anymore,” Peggy, 63, says. “I can’t even drive anywhere near there. The pain is too much.” Gordana had everything going for her – a much-loved, and popular teen – she was 16 years old when she was abducted walking home from Charlestown Square shopping centre around 8.45pm on a Thursday evening after late night shopping with friends. Her abduction sparked intense…

1 Swap added salt for mushrooms in your gravies and sauces for an umami flavour that’s hearty, rich and nutritious. 2 Prepare your festive stuffing the day before to save time. Finely chopped mushrooms, butter and thyme make a moist and flavoursome roast chicken stuffing. 3 Buy your mushrooms in bulk to avoid supermarket chaos. Store them in a brown paper bag in the fridge and they’ll stay fresh for a whole week. 4 Grilled mushrooms on the barbecue can also double as delicious mains instead of meat.…

1. Bigger really is better with this tower of a tree, standing at 2.29m. Easy to assemble and with 229 tips for full foliage, there’s plenty of space for mountains of pressies underneath. Big W Grand Pine Christmas Tree 229cm $129 2. Wake up to a winter wonderland in your lounge room with this snow flocked tree. Great for medium sized rooms at 1.82cm, this has 415 tips ready to be loaded down with decorations! Kmart Snow Flocked Christmas Tree $49 3. No space for a bristly behemoth? This skinny tree stands tall at 180cm so you can tinsel to your heart’s content, without taking up too much room. Next Forest Pine Slim Christmas Tree $81…

Jada & Pero’s unbreakable bond AMANDA SAYS Jada Pinkett-Smith’s poodle Pero was in her life well before she was famous. Pero, who has since passed, has watched Jada go from an awkward young adult to a strong independent woman. Pero is so proud of her and knew right from the beginning Jada was going to be someone with a powerful presence on all levels – and he was right! Pero is quite an intense dog with a mind of his own. I see Pero and Jada’s bond now is just as strong as it was back when he was here on earth. Pero knows Jada was truly devastated when he left this planet, but she knew in her heart that he was OK. These two have an unbreakable bond and…

Late last week, the internet erupted with talk that Brad Pitt is dating indie actress Alia Shawkat – and now Woman’s Day can confirm the pair have been seeing each other for more than three months. “Alia’s already met his parents,” a source close to Brad’s mum and dad Jane and Bill Pitt tells. “There was a big hullabaloo about him coming home [to Springfield, Missouri] at Halloween last month, and word is he snuck Alia in on a separate private plane. “Brad’s parents are very conservative folk so bringing such a quirky girlfriend home could have gone either way, but it seems they liked her.” According to our sources, Brad met the 30-year-old, best known for her role in Arrested Development, through mutual contacts in the LA art scene,…

Friends of the Beckhams are abuzz with whispers they could be expecting a surprise fifth child. It comes after normally pencil-thin Victoria was seen cradling what looked like the beginnings of a baby bump on a recent night out in Paris. “If she has fallen pregnant, Posh would be over the moon – and David even more so,” says a source. “Their favourite thing in the world is being parents to their three sons and little girl, and their marriage has historically been strongest when they’re expecting. “They’ve had it pretty rough in the past couple of years and a new baby might be just what they need to get their marriage back on track.”…

She’s the international supermodel with the world at her feet and the choice of any man. But by the looks of things, it’s a former Aussie cricket player Shane Warne that Elle Macpherson has taken a fancy to! The stunning 55-year-old model was spotted flirtatiously sliding into Shane’s Instagram comments recently, sparking rumours the pair could be going to the next level with one another. Commenting on an image of a tanned and happy looking Warnie, 50, who appears to be showing off his new “rejuvenated” head of hair and pearly white teeth, Elle wrote, “Lit”, next to a firecracker emoji. Warnie appeared to repay the favour on Elle’s Instagram account by placing numerous kiss emojis on a video of her walking across rocks in a figure-hugging one-piece swimsuit. While…

With her pro-women beliefs and the newfound joys of motherhood on her mind, it’s no wonder the Duchess of Sussex is said to be “absolutely repulsed” by the actions of her new in-laws. So it’s little wonder we’re hearing that Meghan, 38, has told her 35-year-old husband to cut ties with the Duke of York – or lose her and their baby son. “Meghan refused to go to the Queen’s Christmas festivities because she knew Andrew would be there, even before this interview came out, proving all her suspicions are correct that he’s a terrible man,” a palace insider tells. “Now, she’s told Harry that she will no longer attend any royal event that he’s at, and nor will their son Archie. “It’s a tough predicament for Harry to be…

It was supposed to be the happiest time of her life, but now her father’s disastrous interview has put Princess Beatrice’s upcoming wedding in serious jeopardy. The day after his TV appearance, the 31-year-old princess was spotted in London without the diamond sparkler presented to her by fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi earlier this year. “Beatrice is beside herself,” a royal insider tells. “Not only is she concerned no one will come to the wedding for fear of being seen with her dad, but she’s actually worried Edo is going to distance himself, too. “He’s a long-time friend of the Yorks and his family has stuck by hers through a lot of scandals, but this might be asking too much. The word is he’s incredibly embarrassed to be associated with Andrew…

Just five months after giving birth to her third child, Isla Rose, former champion ironwoman Candice Warner says she’s almost as fit as she was when she was competing. “It’s not just about losing the weight post-baby – it’s about being the healthiest you can for yourself and for your family,” says Candice, 34, who was spotted enjoying the surf at Brisbane’s Southbank beach last week. Candice, took her “water babies”, including older daughters Ivy Mae, five, and Indi Rae, three, to have a splash at the beach while her husband, cricketer David Warner, trained in preparation for the first Test against Pakistan.…

When Ten snagged Matt Agnew, a tall, dark and handsome astrophysicist from Melbourne to be The Bachelor for 2019, they believed they’d struck television gold. But just eight weeks after the show wrapped, Matt, 32, has gone from hot nerd to nightmare after he dumped winner Chelsie McLeod and sparked concerns he’s “done a Blake Garvey” throwing himself back into the arms of none other than runner-up Abbie Chatfield! HISTORY REPEATS In 2014, Blake, 36, sparked outrage when he dumped winner Sam Frost, 30, after proposing to her at the final rose ceremony – and shockingly went behind her back, absconding to Thailand with second runner-up, Louise Pillidge, 31. The star received harsh and universal backlash for his decision, with the outcry forcing him into hiding. And now, fans may…

After 50 years on air, the familiar theme song of Sesame Street is enough to spark a highlights reel of memories. It’s a Pavlovian response that conjures up colourful, happy images of Big Bird and the gang with the words, Can you tell me how to get… how to get to Sesame Street? It’s safe to say the show is also a celebrity magnet, with anyone and everyone from Blake Lively and Amanda Seyfried – who was a guest star in an episode with a mysterious wish machine – to Ellen DeGeneres and Danny DeVito, who popped up in the ’80s for a laughing competition with Oscar the Grouch, joining the cast of colourful characters! GUEST STARS Crooner Michael Buble has visited the street, belting out one of his classics…

A cut above the rest Here’s a picture of James waiting at the hairdresser for his first haircut. You’re never too young to take a look at Woman’s Day! Maggie Timms , Burwood, Vic THE KOORI CHRISTMAS DRIVE The Koori Curriculum is calling on the Sydney community to donate toys and non-perishable food for families in need this Christmas. Donations can be dropped off between 9am and 5pm at Petersham TAFE. Email jess@ kooricurriculum.com for more info. True Aussie heroes Our firefighters are amazing – each year they fight tirelessly to protect our homes with no thought to themselves (WD, Nov 25). Where would we be without them? With summer approaching, I give thanks to every single firefighter and that they themselves remain safe for their precious families. Felicity Rooney…

BAKED FETA WITH GARLIC, CHILLI & OLIVES SERVES 20 PREP + COOK 1½ HOURS • 20 garlic cloves, peeled • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1.4kg Greek feta, drained • 1 tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped • 1½ tbsp oregano leaves plus 1 tbsp extra • ¾ cup ligurian or other small black olives • 1 long green chilli, seeded, sliced thinly • toasted pita bread, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 Place garlic and half the oil in a small ovenproof dish (ensure garlic is completely covered by the oil), cover with foil, bake 30 mins or until the garlic is tender. Cool slightly. 3 Increase oven temperature to 200°C. 4 Pat feta dry with paper towel, Cut into 4cm-thick slices, place in an ovenproof serving dish…

YOU WILL NEED... • 4 napkins 45m x 45cm • Table runner 35cm x 183cm • 4 placemats 30cm x 45cm • 118ml Jolie paint in colours of your choice • 1888ml water STEP ONE Mix a 1:16 ratio of Jolie Paint to water. Stir until evenly dispersed. For reference, we mixed 59ml of Jolie Paint to 946.4 ml of water. STEP TWO Stir the water and Jolie Paint mixture thoroughly. STEP THREE Add fabric to your dye mixture. STEP FOUR Stir constantly for five minutes to 60 minutes (we stirred for 30 minutes). The longer the fabric soaks, the more even the colour will be. STEP FIVE Remove fabric from the mixture and squeeze out the excess water and paint. Rinse out the fabric thoroughly under running water until…

While classic red and green will never go out of style, Annie says the rustic look will be popular this year. “It uses a lot of the natural timbers, and the decoration palette is very Australia,” she says. The colours are a bit more muted, so [think] sands, soils, coppers, golds and bronzes.” If you prefer pops of colour, aim for a blue and silver combo. “Blue is really big for 2019,” advises Annie. “This nautical feel uses a lot of different blues from navy to teal and aqua. If you’ve got a Hamptonsstyle house, this would work nicely with that.”…

Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Finally, a decision is moving closer – some Archers may even sign up for studies or book a big holiday. Friday’s expansive stars could bring breakthroughs or good news, while for singles, a friend’s lead may prove fortuitous. Your gut instincts are bordering on psychic right now, so trust those feelings. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Let your light shine! With Venus working her magic, amazing people – and opportunities! – are being drawn towards you. On many levels, things are falling into place, while at work, extra efforts should pay off. Couples, if you’re feeling adventurous, book a cheeky weekend away or do a creative class together. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Your party zone is primed for action, so stop…

That’s sweet! THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL We all have a sweet tooth but Camilla might be taking hers too far with her latest chocolate bar accessory. Luckily it was a gift from a fan! BACHIE WEDGIE ANGIE KENT She called herself the first “real” Bachelorette to appear in the franchise, so it’s no wonder the cheeky former Gogglebox star didn’t mind picking her wedgie in front of the cameras recently! A bald new look! MATTY J & LAURA BYRNE The prankster Bachelor couple dressed up as action star Jason Statham for a movie stunt recently. Only they could look so good with a fake bald head and drawn-on five o’clock shadow! CRUELLA CANINE EMMA STONE The Hollywood actress was undoubtedly upstaged by her co-star pooch, who was decked out in…