Innholdsfortegnelse for 3 October 2016 i Woman's Day

After eight years as editor of Woman’s Day, I’m used to a certain level of phone-buzzing in the middle of the night. But at dawn on Wednesday morning last week my mobile was jumping off the bedside table as news of Brad and Ange’s shock divorce filtered through. “Oh my goodness,” was all my colleague Claire had to say. “Poor Brad,” came the next text. Fast-forward just 48 hours, and as I write this letter and send the final pages of this issue to print, none of us could’ve imagined the horrifying details behind the end of Brangelina – a relationship millions of fans around the world believed to be one of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories. Exactly what happened during what was clearly a flight from hell for the…

With moving trucks spotted outside the couple’s LA mansion just one day after Ange filed for divorce, it’s clear she and Brad will be having little to do with each other as they prepare their respective cases. While police are allegedly investigating Brad’s behaviour, both stars have lawyers working around the clock. While the couple’s $530 million fortune will need to be divided up, the primary concern for both parties will be the custody battle. According to Californian law, Brad has 30 days to file a response to Ange’s petition, but there’s good odds his team will contact her lawyers and ask for an extension, to take the matter out of the limelight. “Courthouses in California are public, so unless they proceed privately, every detail will be part of the…

‘Amelia was always great – she barely complained’ ‘We want to give her every chance of fulfilling the life she would want’ Our biggest fear was that cancer would break her beautiful spirit. But look at her! She’s so happy and full of life,” says proud mum Megan. Little Amelia Hoppe is dancing up a storm, rocking her hips and waving her hands, absolutely beaming. Were it not for her lack of hair, no one could tell that this three-year-old has endured more than many do in a lifetime. When Amelia was just two, her parents Megan, 36, and Benn, 35, noticed a lump on her labia while changing her nappy. “There was no other sign of anything wrong, no rash or anything, so at first we thought she’d…

‘We still have along way to go portraying healthy images’ Bonnie Sveen drew plenty of admiring glances when she stepped out recently revealing her slender new frame. Admitting she has dropped a few dress sizes, the actress says her shock weight loss is down to her love of yoga and Pilates – classes she does weekly – along with running and hiking. Bonnie has long been an advocate for women embracing their bodies as they are, so her slimdown may be a surprise to fans. But the actress is quick to point out that nothing has changed as far as her beliefs are concerned. “I’ve tried different things but I’ve never been extreme about it,” she says. “I’m lucky and wise enough to know it’s about being happy. “What I…

‘Russell definitely came up, we got a big background number on him’ It’s been 15 years since Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise split, but last week the actress was forced to relive the heartbreak of her divorce once again. In his new book Fair Game: The Incredible Untold Story of Scientology in Australia, journalist Steve Cannane reveals that Tom’s beloved Church of Scientology had much to do with the couple’s high-profile break-up. Sinister move In news that will shock fans of the Aussie star, the book reveals Nicole’s phone was tapped in the lead-up to her divorce. The surveillance, allegedly executed by Scientology leaders, was put in place because Tom, now 54, had begun to suspect his wife was cheating. The controversial church’s leader David Miscavige, who for years had…

Love was in the air when Jessica Mauboy and her boyfriend Themeli Magriplis strolled along Bondi Beach last week. They couldn’t keep their hands off each other – and it’s no wonder, considering the pair have spent the past eight years in a long-distance relationship. And now they’re moving in together! “We’ve spent months together, but living under the same roof will be a whole other life. He knows me and I know him,” laughs 27-year-old Jess, who is set to star in Seven’s The Secret Daughter. As far as marriage goes, Jess is in no rush. “I’m going to be with him for the rest of my life, whether or not I have the ring,” she says.…

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5 steps to blooming ROSES A timeless classic in the garden, beautiful roses are easy to grow with these simple steps… 1 CHOOSE A SUNNY SPOT Roses need six hours of direct sunlight a day. Too much shade and you won’t have any flowers. It also increases the chance of fungal diseases. 2 ENRICH THE SOIL Use well-rotted cow manure before planting to boost nutrients and water holding capacity. 3 FOLLOW THIS WATERING SCHEDULE Water roses every two to three days to establish them, then do a deep watering once a week for another year or so. Roses are surprisingly drought tolerant. 4 GET PRUNING To allow good air flow through the plant and prevent black spot, prune any crossing or inward-facing branches. 5 MULCH AFTER PLANTING Use leaf mould…

Amanda De Warren speaks to Carol’s cat Sooty AMANDA SAYS At first Sooty comes through as passed over, then as alive. The confusion clears when I see Sooty One passed over about 12 years ago, while Sooty Two is alive and well! Sooty One was very sweet, the runt of the litter, and was only two when she passed. Another cat who’s passed, Buffy, comes through. Buffy tells me she passed from renal failure. Carol’s parents who have both passed over come though as well, and bring these two cats with them. Sooty Two tells me she was given to Carol as a kitten by a friend. She’s now more than 18 years old, but still going. She loves her daddy very much but won’t talk to him for…

‘I’ll be happy to know I’m not going anywhere for a while!’ After a decade-long TV hiatus, radio star Kate Langbroek is making her small screen comeback. “We promised some unreal real estate, and that’s what we deliver,” she says of her new Nine series, called Unreal Estate. “You’re talking houses where it takes the housekeeper three hours to turn on all the lamps,” she adds in disbelief. It’s a welcome return to TV for the mum-of-four. “I’ve been so busy for the past 10 years, I’ve been missing watching TV, let alone making it!” says the 51-year-old, who had her first baby at 38. And while she’s thrilled to be back in front of the camera, she admits being away from her sons Lewis, 13, Sunday, 11, Artie, nine,…

What made Brad snap? How on earth did Hollywood’s most celebrated romance end so suddenly and viciously last week, leaving the famous couple in tatters and six children facing heartbreak? Brad is seeking help for his problems as police launch an investigation into allegations he got “verbally abusive and physical with his children” after getting “wasted” on a private jet. Within hours of Angelina Jolie filing for divorce and full custody of her and Brad’s children, the finger was firmly pointed towards the star who has been repeatedly voted the world’s sexiest man alive, with shocking allegations of cheating, substance abuse, consorting with prostitutes, and even a claim he had an affair with his married Allied co-star Marion Cotillard, who has confirmed she is pregnant. But the most shocking revelation…

Within minutes of Brad and Angelina’s split being made public, fans of Brad’s first wife Jennifer Aniston were quick to claim retribution for the actress, taking to social media to post smug memes and images of the star apparently celebrating her “victory”. While sources say Jen, 47, who married actor Justin Theroux, 45, last year, reacted to the news by calling it “karma”, Woman’s Day has learned the former Friends star has decided to uphold a dignified silence. “Jen would only want the best for Brad and his family,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “She knows everyone is going to be desperate for her reaction, but she would never gloat. She wouldn’t do anything that would hurt Brad’s kids at this time.” Although Brad denies ever having cheated on Jen,…

She hasn’t stopped smiling and now we know why! After months of speculation, Miley Cyrus has stepped out with the beginnings of a baby bump. The singer, 23, who was positively glowing, looked delighted to be by the side of on-again fiance Aussie Liam Hemsworth, 26, while hiding her tummy in a baggy jumper. In January, it was reported she was coming off her birth control pill. “Miley has babies on the brain,” a friend revealed at the time. Things may not be so rosy for Liam’s brother Chris, 33, and wife Elsa Pataky, 40, after Miley blurted out gossip that the Thor actor has been flirting with other women. When it got back to Elsa, she and Chris had a huge row. “Elsa even called Miley,” says a friend.…

They’ve been plagued by rumours of a split for two years, and now sources are saying Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s union is beyond repair – with Rita even storming out of their mansion last week. “Tom has this folksy Regular Joe image, but he can be abrasive, cold and controlling, which puts a lot of stress on Rita,” a source claims. “Rita appears so miserable that friends feel it could only be a matter of time before she pulls the plug.” Tom’s career has been a source of tension, with Rita left playing second fiddle. “When she confronts him about it, he promises he’ll slow down, but he never does.” The couple are also trying to help their son with a drug problem of nine years. “Chet’s situation is…

‘There was blood on the wall, on the mouse, a broken glass on the floor… From outside, the exclusive Balencea apartment tower looks unshakeable, a shining silver-blue obelisk rising above Melbourne’s busy St Kilda Road. Yet on December 2, 2010, behind the sleek exterior, a scene of chaos and horror was unfolding. Phoebe Handsjuk, 24, had been found dead on the floor of the garbage compactor room. She’d fallen feet-first from the 12th floor, where she lived, down the waste disposal shaft. Australia was fascinated by the unusual death, which bore all the hallmarks of a murder mystery. A police investigation ruled her death was suicide, until in 2014 a coronial inquest found her demise was accidental. However her family believe the happy-go-lucky young woman, who dreamed of becoming an…

‘I’m really enjoying being healthy!’ For most students, the first day of university is an exciting and joyous occasion. But for Eve Stansfield, happiness turned into humiliation when she was unable to squeeze into her seat. “I moved from desk to desk, hoping I’d fit in one, but I was just too big. It was a horrible feeling and to make it worse, everyone was staring,” says Eve, from Queensland. Struggling with her weight for most of her life, the 20-year-old often found herself giving in to temptation, eating large quantities of fast food, chips and ice-cream. “I was always known as the ‘fat friend’, and I felt like people didn’t respect me because I was so big at such a young age. There were times when I tried to…

She’s risking her life He’s forever waxing lyrical about his wife and her dedication to making the world a better place. And it’s clear that George Clooney has never been prouder of Amal after she revealed she’s taking on the terrorist group ISIS. The human rights lawyer is representing 23-year-old Nadia Murad, who was sold to an ISIS commander as a sex slave. “I can’t imagine anything worse being done by one human to another,” says Amal, before adding she hopes to help Nadia become a voice for other survivors. As a tearful Amal, 38, made her announcement, George, 55, was by her side. And while he holds grave fears for the love of his life, whose new mission places her in a dangerous position, he’s doing all he can…

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CUPS MAKES 8 PREP 25 MINS + CHILLING COOK 5 MINS PER SERVE 3446kJ Line a 12-hole, ⅓ cup muffin pan with paper patty cases. In a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, heat 290g packet milk chocolate melts until smooth, stirring. Dollop 1 tbsp into base of case and use a small pastry brush to “paint” chocolate up the sides of case. Chill 30 minutes. Gently peel cases away from chocolate to form cups. Place on a tray. Chill. In a heatproof bowl, over a saucepan of simmering water, stir 150g chopped white eating chocolate and 2 tbsp thickened cream, 2-3 minutes, until melted. Cool slightly. In another heatproof bowl, stir 150g chopped milk eating chocolate, 2 tbsp thickened cream and 2 tsp Kahlua, 2-3…

Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Dreams can come true under visionary stars like these – and once the wheels are set in motion there’ll be no holding you back. If your health has been fluctuating lately, an alternative therapy might level things out. On the home front, a change could lift the whole vibe. Grab some colour charts! Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Questioning where you’re heading? Give yourself space and listen to music, read an inspiring book or get back to nature. As your senses grow attuned, beautiful sights and sounds could lead to breakthroughs or an epiphany. And look out – an amazing person is about to waltz onto the scene! Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Call it a cosmic balancing act… As your responsibilities…

She’s the definition of a triple threat, from her singing and dancing to her solid acting skills. Now Aussie star Jessica Mauboy is set to prove again that she’s a natural on screen when Seven’s new drama The Secret Daughter premieres next week. For the first time she’s playing a lead role, telling the story of country pub singer Billie Carter, whose life is turned upside down after meeting a rich city hotelier. And Jess admits it has been her greatest challenge to date. “I put my heart and soul into it,” says the 27-year-old from Darwin, adding that she would sometimes be so overwhelmed by the pressure to nail scenes she’d go home and cry. “It was so important for me that I tell this story authentically, and most…

Making memories! Nicole, 34, and Joel, 37, showed they’re still big kids at heart when they treated Harlow, eight, and Sparrow, seven, to a fun-filled day out at Disneyland. They even snapped a family selfie mid-ride! Mouth-to-mouth, anyone? Rocking old-style swimwear, singer Justin was almost unrecognisable in New York, dressed as an old-fashioned lifeguard. He was filming scenes with Kate Winslet for an upcoming untitled Woody Allen film. Hello, Mr Bond? Is that 007?! That’s the question everyone was asking when Daniel stepped out on the set of his new movie Logan Lucky, wearing prison stripes. He looked very different to the dapper Bond star we’re used to! Back to school! The much-loved royal proved she’s as popular as ever as crowds turned out to see her opening a new…

Just weeks after it was revealed Married at First Sight’s Nicole Heir has split from her TV “husband”, ex-Navy serviceman Keller, it seems the school teacher has found comfort in the arms of another reality TV star… from the same show! Flashing a big smile, the blonde beauty sent social media into overdrive when she shared a snap of herself cosying up to former contestant Jono Pitman, who appeared on season two of Nine’s hit show, on the Gold Coast. The 28-year-old tradesman – who was labelled the most hated man in Australia after he said his partner Claire Varrell was not what he’d “ordered” – denied there’s any romance, but fans can see a future. “Much better match for you both,” one posted.…

John Travolta and Kelly Preston are talking about renewing their vows and it’s all thanks to Olivia Newton-John. “Livvy has been like an angel to John and Kelly these past few months,” tells an insider. “If it wasn’t for her, they may well have broken up, but she brought them together and helped them fall in love all over again.” John and Kelly were believed to be living virtually separate lives amid rumours they were struggling to put the tragedy of their son Jett’s death in 2009 behind them. But Olivia, who lives close to the Travoltas in Florida was determined to help them get back on track. “She lost count of the number of late-night phone calls she had with the two of them,” spills the friend. “She encouraged…

After a hectic few months filming The Wrong Girl in Melbourne, Jess Marais looked overjoyed to be back in Sydney and reunited with her little girl Scout – who couldn’t contain her excitement either. Singing into a toy mic, the four-year-old appears to be a natural performer already, just like her mum and dad James Stewart, 40. Jess, 31, says, “I just want my daughter to grow up knowing she’s supported, she’s beautiful and that beauty is not just an external thing.”…

‘It’s real people trying to sort out divorce and how complicated it is’ The last time she was a fixture on our TV screens, Sarah Jessica Parker was glamorising a single girl’s search for love. But in her return to the small screen she covers very different ground: what happens when a long-term relationship ends. In Divorce, Sarah, 51, stars as Frances – a mum separating from her husband of 17 years, Robert (Thomas Haden Church), and trying to forge a new life on her own. It’s gritty in parts – but also peppered with comedy. Happily, Sarah’s own marriage to actor Matthew Broderick, 54, remains rock solid. The New York-based couple have been married for 19 years and have three children – James, 13, and twin daughters Tabitha and…

When it comes to spending big, James’s niece Francesca Packer can give her aunt-to-be a run for her money. The late Kerry Packer’s eldest grandchild thinks nothing of dropping $200K on a trip to the shops, splurging on labels like Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana and Hermes. “Francesca doesn’t have an allowance and she’s free to spend her inheritance as she pleases – she already has an impressive property portfolio throughout Australia,” an insider tells. And it seems the 21-year-old has inherited her grandmother Roslyn’s love of shopping sprees, too. “Ros loves indulging Francesca on excessive, designer-filled shopping trips. A saying in the Packer family goes, ‘The men in the family make the money and the women give it away!’”…

ROAST ROLLED PORK LOIN WITH CIDER GRAVY SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS + RESTING COOK 2 HOURS PER SERVE 2695kJ COST $$$ •  1¾kg boneless rolled pork loin• 1 tbsp olive oil• 1 tbsp sea salt flakes• ¼ cup plain flour• 2 cups chicken stock• 330ml bottle apple cider• roasted quartered pears, apples, red onion, to serve STUFFING • 30g butter•  1 red apple, cored, finely chopped• 2 fresh thyme leaves• ½ cup breadcrumbs• ½ cup chopped skinless roasted hazelnuts 1 Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C. 2 Open pork and score fat every 1cm. 3 STUFFING In a saucepan, melt butter and saute apple and thyme 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in breadcrumbs and nuts. Season. Spread over inside of pork. Roll and tie with kitchen string. 4 Place pork skin-side up, on a rack in a baking…

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Q My five-year relationship has ended and I feel unsure and regretful. Our time together lacked love, but we dearly love our four-year-old daughter. Will she and I survive and move forward? Also, am I doing the right thing with the house? Seeking reassurance Your daughter’s father has good intentions, but trust me when I say you are both much better off apart, because life will always push you in opposite directions. I keep hearing a resounding “yes” that you’re doing the right thing with the house, so don’t second-guess yourself. You and your daughter will be OK and you’ll manage just fine. Q Can you see me changing jobs? Will my partner and I move to New Zealand? And will we ever come into enough money to…

ZUMBO’S JUST DESSERTS With $100,000 prize money on the line and the chance to have one of their creations stocked in dessert king Zumbo’s stores, finalists Ali and Kate will stop at nothing to win the season finale. The stakes are higher than ever as the top two go head to head in the Dessert Factory, facing their last Sweet Sensations task of the series, while Zumbo’s final test will push them to new limits. Our mouths are watering just thinking about it! Tuesday, September 27, 7.30pm, Seven NCIS SEASON 13 The drama is as compelling as ever, even after 13 seasons of this award-winning series. Abby is caught in a hostage situation in a pharmaceutical lab, but thankfully Special Agent Gibbs and his exemplary team will stop at nothing…

You worked with Jessica Marais on The Wrong Girl . What was that like? She’s an absolute delight! There’s not a diva-tastic bone in her body. You have six children under eight! Please tell us how you do it? I usually get up at about 5am so I can do a little bit of yoga, then I start preparation for the day, because it takes about an hour to get everyone up and dressed. I take the little ones to the park or do a bit of exercise before they have a nap. Sometimes I’ve got scripts to learn; I write for a couple of publications so I have to make time to do some writing too, and I love to cook! What’s your secret to juggling…