Innholdsfortegnelse for 2015 i Woman's Day

This week, as we rally together as a nation (ironically by staying apart), we bring you three stories about some very special human connections. Late last week, despite heartbreakingly not being able to have guests at her wedding, Bindi Irwin said “I do” to the love of her life, Chandler Powell, in a special ceremony that would have made her late dad Steve incredibly proud. Then there’s Dolly Parton, who paid a beautiful tribute to her best friend, late country music legend Kenny Rogers. Last but not least, there’s the 100 Club – a gorgeous group of centenarians from NSW’s Central Coast who are spending their twilight years in the very best of company.…

Their fairytale love story has been the stuff dreams are made of and it appears Bachelor couple Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich may be finally getting want they’ve always hoped for – a baby! Woman’s Day can reveal that Anna, 33, and Tim, 37, visited a GP at Sydney’s Paddington Family Practice earlier this month, with a source saying they saw the pair enter the doctor’s room together and later leave looking overjoyed. “They both had huge smiles across their faces and gave each other a long and public embrace before leaving the practice,” the insider reveals. Adding weight to the speculation, Anna was also spotted avoiding the free-flowing cocktails at an event and opting for soda water instead. The exciting news comes after the pair announced in January they…

Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins famously couldn’t find love on The Bachelor in 2018, but it seems he’s had no trouble falling head over heels for embattled swimmer Shayna Jack – despite her having a boyfriend. The pair met just weeks ago on Seven’s SAS: Who Dares Wins in New Zealand, and according to local spies, sparks flew from the moment they were introduced. “She followed him around like a puppy and he was pretty chuffed with all the attention!” our source tells Woman’s Day. “He was smitten from the get-go, and she was flirting madly – they were like giddy teens!” According to a network insider, Nick, 32, has been a good distraction for Shayna, 21, who’s trying not to focus on her upcoming doping hearing. “When production was cancelled…

Russell Crowe’s ex-wife Danielle Spencer has enjoyed an enviable life in the public eye, experiencing the benefits of success and fame all while living a reasonably private life. But the 50-year-old songbird’s life took a terrifying turn when a stalker started impersonating her on social media and sending “weird” messages to her friends and family. Danielle took to Instagram last week to say that a stranger had made an account using the same photos and names as her. “FAKE ACCOUNT ALERT,” she wrote. “There is a fake account here on Instagram that is sending weird private messages people. Please DO NOT engage with this account, it’s not me or anyone in my team.” Danielle went on to say she’d never messaged anyone outside of her own official account and to…

When a couple fall in love, meet the parents, go on a holiday, and move in together amid whispers of a pregnancy, it’s usually a cause for a celebration among friends. Not, however, when one half of that couple is a fragile, recovering alcoholic who was urged not to date until he got his problems under control. And that is exactly the concern for those close to actor Ben Affleck, who has thrown himself into a relationship with his much younger Deep Water co-star, Ana de Armas. The actress has a track record of making a play for famous men – and seemingly reaped the rewards career-wise. AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE According to a source, “Those close to Ben, including his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, are deeply suspicious of Ana and Ben’s…

For 11 years, My Kitchen Rules has cemented itself as one of the country’s most popular reality TV cooking shows. But after an eyebrow-raising season, not even the show’s resident judge Manu Feildel could justify all the antics! “The competition is great, the food is great, unfortunately there is a bit too much fighting between the contestants,” the French chef, 46, confessed last week. Now, Woman’s Day’s on-set spy reveals the bombshell truth about the show’s controversial finale, which was almost called off due to a simmering feud between contestants. Brisbane siblings Jake and Elle Harrison were no doubt overjoyed to beat rivals Dan and Steph Mulheron this season, but our source says the finale’s taping almost didn’t happen after a bitter bust-up erupted when cameras weren’t rolling between resident…

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WHAT ARE THESE PATCHES? “Hyperpigmentation – brown patches, marks, splotches – can be caused by excessive sun exposure, hormone imbalances, inflammation and injury to the skin,” says celebrity skincare expert Melanie Grant (inset), who adds that it most commonly appears on the face, neck and decolletage. THE FADE OUT To help fade pigmentation at home, Melanie says to look for products that contain AHAs and BHAs (acids) at no less than 5 per cent. “Ingredients like lactic (from milk) and glycolic fruit acids (from sugar cane) are most efficient in breaking up pigmentation.” GO PRO Beauty therapists can also treat epidermal (surface) pigmentation with peels and topical skin treatments that contain active ingredients like glycolic acid, vitamin C and vitamin A. “Most topical pigmentation treatments require night-time use only, as…

Blueberry cheesecake pots Whip up this lighter take on the dessert favourite MAKES 4 Place 250g light cream cheese, 500g fresh reduced-fat ricotta cheese, 1 tbsp honey and 2 tsp vanilla essence in a large bowl. Using an electric hand-held mixer, beat on high speed until smooth and well combined. Fold in 300g strawberry flavoured low-fat yoghurt and 125g blueberries. Divide 65g blueberries among four 250ml glass tumblers. Top evenly with the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle over 2 crumbled sponge finger biscuits. Scatter over an extra 60g blueberries and serve immediately. KNOW YOUR NOODLES! Find the right type to bulk up your meals in a delicious and affordable way HOKKIEN These plump, yellow, wheat noodles are the most popular stir-fry noodles, as they soak up sauce so easily. They’re…

LIFE LINE It indicates physical health, vitality and general wellbeing. Breaks or splits may represent a major change in your life path direction, and a long, deep lifeline can indicate great health. HEART LINE It reveals our level of sensitivity and capacity to engage in love and affection. Broken lines can indicate a tendency to be unfaithful and branches off this line under the Mercury finger can reveal possible flirt lines. HEALTH LINE When this line appears deep without breaks, you will have a strong constitution and good digestive system. Breaks show suppressed emotions, causing stomach and intestinal issues. RELATIONSHIP LINES Light lines indicate romances, while deep defined lines indicate marriage. Lots of overlapping lines could mean possible affairs. For more info, head to mazsoul2soul.com…

Death In Paradise SATURDAY, 7.30PM, ABC It’s the show that devilishly mixes comedy with murder  –and since it works so well, it’s back for season eight! Kicking off the series, Detective Jack Mooney (Ardal O’Hanlon) is called in to investigate a gruesome stabbing of a passenger travelling on an express bus to Honore. But what leaves Jack and his team scratching their heads is that no-one ever left their seat. So how on earth did they commit murder? All your favourite characters, including Officer JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare), Catherine Bordey (Elizabeth Bourgine) and Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (Don Warrington) return for the dark comedy. The Real Housewives Of New York City FRIDAY, HAYU The Big Apple’s leading ladies are back with a bang! Joining the fabulous cast this year is fashion…

Sarah Harris, who is hosting Easter With The Australian Women’s Weekly, says no matter the problem, chocolate is the answer... It’s been a tough start to the year. Do you think Easter will bring some much-needed respite? Easter will be the perfect chance for everyone to reset and refresh. I’m really looking forward to spending some quality time with family. And there’ll be chocolate. Lots of it. And there isn’t much chocolate can’t fix, right? What does your Easter spread look like? There are always plenty of prawns and salads on the table... and a few glasses of bubbles never goes astray! Are your sons Paul, five, and Harris, three, big on the Easter Bunny? My boys are mad for chocolate! They must get it from me. We’ll leave carrots…

Top of the world Dancing With The Stars duo Lily Cornish and Christian Wilkins took their performance to new heights this week – their hotel rooftop! Boys’ club! New mums and fellow Nine stars Sylvia Jeffreys and Jayne Azzopardi had a chinwag and introduced their sweet sons Oscar and Joey to one another! Something to smile about! The weather might be cold but Amy Schumer, husband Chris Fischer and their 10-month-old Gene, brought plenty of warmth to New York with their huge grins as they took a stroll in the park. Puppy love Robert Irwin got some much-needed cuddle time with the family puppy Piggy. It’s paws-itively adorable! Now hat’s cute! It was smiles for miles for Leila McKinnon and her daughter Gwen, five, who enjoyed some beach time before…

He was touted as one to watch on the upcoming season of MasterChef: Back To Win, but in a shocking twist, Ben Ungerman has been booted from the show after he was arrested over a “personal matter”. Ben, who was runner-up in season nine of the show in 2017 and dubbed the “Ice Cream King”, was unceremoniously dropped over an issue unrelated to the show. Earlier in the week, Ben uploaded a cryptic post to social media of a photo of him looking pensive with the quote, “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” Production company Endemol Shine said of Ben’s departure: “We can confirm Ben Ungerman has left the MasterChef Australia competition. As this is a police matter, we will…

It’s been almost two years since Eva Longoria welcomed her first baby at the age of 43 – and insiders say she’s ready to give little Santiago a sibling! The 45-year-old was spotted on her way to an appointment in LA last week, and some sources close to the Desperate Housewives star are speculating she’s pregnant already. “She’s having an amazing time being mum to her son,” says an insider. “He’ll be two soon, and she isn’t ready to say goodbye to the baby years. “She asked her hubby [Jose Baston] if he wanted another, and she was thrilled when he said yes. They began trying immediately, and rumour has it they might be expecting. “She looks like she could have a little bump! Eva will wait until the three-month…

As soon as the Mountbatten-Windsor clan received the news that Prince Charles had contracted the deadly coronavirus, the Duchess of Cambridge knew what she had to do. As calm and steady as ever, mum-of-three Kate, 38, and her husband Prince William, accepted a phone call from Her Majesty to advise them that they are now in charge of the monarchy – that they were King and Queen of the Commonwealth, if not by name, then definitely in nature, while she and her husband Prince Philip, 98, bunker down at Windsor, and Charles, 71, convalesces at Balmoral. And just across the North Sea, a similar scene was unfolding at Copenhagen’s Amalienborg Palace, where Australia’s very own Princess Mary, 48, has accepted the same role as Denmark’s monarch from her mother-in-law, Queen…

Despite the dramas and bombshells this season has seen, nobody anticipated Married At First Sight’s long-awaited reunion would be rocked by a police investigation! But in photos obtained exclusively by Woman’s Day, single groom Mikey Pembroke was seen looking stressed out as he left Mosman Police Station last week. Sources confirm Mikey filed a police report after producers from Endemol Shine – the company that produces MAFS – discovered a series of threatening messages sent to his social media from an account, which one newspaper says is believed to be associated with bikie gangs. Mikey’s brother Tom said one of the messages read, “You can watch me bash him if you want, I can video it.” Even more terrifying, Mikey’s address was leaked on the account, forcing the 29-year-old…

Fans were shocked when Connie Crayden debuted a hot new look on Nine’s Talking Married last week, but our insider reveals there’s a good reason for her sudden change of style. “The producers encouraged her not to wear makeup and wear oversized glasses on set,” dishes the insider. “It’s all part of character building, and obviously they wanted Connie as the meek and shy bride. But the old Connie is certainly back,” says the source, adding that the 28-year-old’s appearance was key in making her appear like a damsel while other “villainous” brides are encouraged to glam up. The marine biology student’s Instagram is further proof of who she really is, including snaps of her as a former model – far from her onscreen persona as a conflicted bride to…

He may have been AFL’s biggest high-flyer in his heyday, but it’s Warwick Capper’s big heart rather than his flamboyant personality or self-professed prowess with the ladies that fiancee Lisa Arocca loves. Of course, Warwick, 56, still insists it’s those hidden assets he famously displayed in his tiny Sydney Swans shorts in the late-’80s, joking that “she saw Captain Cucumber and thought she’d died and gone to heaven”. But Lisa, 55, recoils in mock horror at the mere suggestion. “What do you mean?” she asks, adding her own take on it. “I was one of the nicest and hottest girls you’d ever met.” With his long blonde mullet, tight shorts and high-flying acrobatics, Warwick was the pin-up boy of ’80s AFL, and since retiring in 1991, the former full-forward’s done…

• Dig deep to help Friends of the Koala, which relies heavily on public donations. friendsofthekoala.org • Visit the gorgeous art deco town of Casino. Best known as the beef capital of NSW, military buffs won’t want to miss the Northern Rivers Military Museum. visitnsw.com/destinations/ north-coast/lismore-area/casino • Sample the famous 500g T-bone at the number one steak joint in Casino, The Barn Steakhouse. 143 Johnston St, Casino, (02) 6662 5982, clydesdalemotel.com.au • For budding poets, September is the annual Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup. Get ready to meet lots of colourful locals! www.facebook.com/NimbinPoetry • For fishing enthusiasts, keep an eye out for the 2021 Evans Head Fishing Classic. Dates and details to be confirmed. evansheadfishingclassic.com.au • Take a road trip and explore the beautiful areas around Kyogle, known as the Gateway to the Rainforest. Make sure…

Friend for life My three-year-old granddaughter Madison loves spending time with her new best friend Kipling. Joy Barbary, Mildura, Vic C’mon Australia! Working in retail, I feel so disappointed in the shopping public at the moment. Day in, day out, my fellow colleagues work hard to deliver a service with not much thanks at all. Working retail is definitely not for everyone. We all have our good days and bad, but no-one deserves to be abused for trying to do their job and making sure everyone has what little is left on the shelves. Let’s step back and think of the unfortunate people who aren’t as mobile as we are. Let’s just buy what we need fellow Australians. MJ Rodriguez, Endeavour Hills, Vic Take a bow, Bear Bear,…

1 BOSS ALIVE EDP 50ml $119 (available April 19). Who doesn’t want to march to the beat of their own drum? Let this spritz liven you up with cedarwood, olivewood and Alaskan goldenwood. Yum! 2 Angel Eau Croisiere Act II EDT 50ml $110 Transport yourself to the beautiful beaches of Copacabana with fragrance notes of fig milk, magnolia and patchouli. 3 Valentino Donna Born In Roma EDP 50ml $155 An absolute beauty on your dresser! This blended vanilla bourbon and jasmine spray takes you from day to night.…

Think about the tragedies we’re exposed to every day in the media – natural disasters, fatal accidents. These events can take a serious toll on our mental and emotional wellbeing, and that’s known as compassion fatigue. WHAT IS CF? Compassion fatigue is a treatable condition that can be the result of helping or wanting to help other people under significant stress or trauma. WHAT SETS IT APART? “Compassion fatigue happens when there’s prolonged exposure to traumatic stories, and makes individuals susceptible to wane in compassion,” says Dr John Demartini, human behaviour specialist and founder of the Demartini Institute. Indicators of compassion fatigue can include: • Feeling weighed down by the suffering of others • Feeling guilty that you aren’t helping enough • Isolating yourself • Physical, emotional and mental fatigue…

While we’re on the subject of how to best care for your pets, it could be worth considering pet insurance. If your furry (or feathery!) friend were to become sick or injured, you can be protected from unexpected expensive vet bills with RSPCA pet insurance. Call 1300 361 342 or visit rspcapetinsurance.org.au now and get one month free*! * Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. This is general information only. Consider the relevant PDS before making a decision to purchase the product, available at rspcapetinsurance.org.au. Issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473. One month free is applied as a discounted premium over the first year of cover. All quotes provided include this discount. T&Cs apply.…

AL DENTE (AL-DEN-T AY) LITERALLY MEANS “TO THE TOOTH,” WHICH IS HOW YOU TEST PASTA TO SEE IF IT IS PROPERLY COOKED. THE PASTA SHOULD BE A BIT FIRM, OFFERING SOME RESIS TANCE TO THE TOOTH, BUT TENDER. Flamingo highball Pour 45ml Johnnie Walker into a tall, ice-filled glass. Top with 150ml ginger ale and a squeeze of lemon. Serve with a lemon slice and paper flamingo straw. TIP A Johnnie Walker whisky highball can be served with a variety of mixers, like soda water, ginger ale or iced tea. I can’t resist… ‘A glass of wine, maybe a baguette dripping in cheese, some fries...’ Gwyneth Paltrow…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 If you want something done right, ask a busy person – like you! Your ability to inspire and motivate is hitting peak, so rather than getting frustrated, step things up and take the lead. Whether it’s at work or after hours, your efforts will be rewarded. Don’t fall for someone’s spin on Saturday. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Being ruled by Venus, quality counts for luxury-loving Bulls, but don’t let April’s extravagant stars lead you astray. Revise budgets if need be, and tuck those credit cards away (particularly this Saturday). Plans involving your home may need modifying, but solutions found now could prove to be inspired. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Following dreams is one thing, but are your finances up to…

MUSIC FUTURE NOSTALGIA by Dua Lipa Arguably the biggest popstar in the world right now, Dua’s much anticipated follow-up to her self-titled album finally arrives this week! With hit singles including the disco-tinged banger Don’t Start Now and the most recent Physical, a foot-stomping ode to ’80s aerobic dance, you’ll be blasting this one for the rest of the year! OUT Friday BOOK ADULTSby Emma Jane Unsworth From the author that gave us the hilarious novel Animals (and its subsequent Hollywood film adaptation) comes this tender follow-up. The story follows 35-year-old Jenny, who’s trying hard to stay afloat in a social media-driven world where status, money and sex are the currency. It just may be the funniest book you’ll read all year! OUT NOW (HarperCollins, $32.99) PODCAST TAKE ME THERE!…

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus’ signatures are barely dry on their divorce papers, but the Aussie actor’s already pushing forward with his brand new life. New pictures of Liam, 30, and his model girlfriend Gabriella Brooks, 23, enjoying the surf in Byron Bay suggest the couple might want to include a nursery at the home he is now building. “Gabriella couldn’t stop clutching her stomach,” says an onlooker. “She looked to have a bump, even in her tight wetsuit. Liam seemed absolutely besotted with her, too – more so than usual.” If the lovebirds are expecting, a source close to his ex Miley, 27, says it will be “like a stab in the heart to her. She will see this as an act of revenge, even if the reality is…

She quietly ended her short-lived marriage to musician Phil Elverum last year and revealed she was pregnant with her new man, director Thomas Kall – and now Michelle Williams appears to have gotten hitched again. Michelle, 39, who announced her baby news just before the Golden Globes in January, was spotted in New York wearing a ring on her wedding finger that matched Thomas’ new gold band. Sources say the couple “fell in love quickly” while filming miniseries Fosse/Verdon, and while the pregnancy was a surprise, they felt it was “meant to be”. “Getting married is the icing on the cake,” says an insider. According to a source, the marriage was a quickie vow ceremony at New York City Hall. It’s believed Michelle’s 14-year-old daughter Matilda – who she shared…

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: Ivan Sarakula and Aleks Markovic will make their highly anticipated return to the commitment ceremony couch at this week’s reunion, after sensationally quitting the show. And while rumours are flying that the pair are set to rekindle their romance, Woman’s Day can reveal the couple are well and truly over! Last week, real estate agent Ivan, 31, was snapped getting close to a mystery brunette in Melbourne, with onlookers confirming the pair appeared to be on a date! “We saw them getting ice-cream together and certainly enjoying each other’s company,” insists the bystander. “They got a bit shy when they realised some fans had noticed them, but they were smitten!” Onlookers also couldn’t help but notice Ivan’s new flame looked surprisingly similar…

EMMA STONE & DAVE McCARY With just days to go until their no-expense-spared wedding – which was set to be in late March – Oscar winner Emma Stone, 31, and Dave McCary, 34, have cancelled at the last minute, due to growing concerns over COVID-19. While completely out of their control, a source says Emma has not taken the cancellation well. “[Emma] has been bawling her eyes out over having to postpone,” reveals the insider. “She knew it was the right thing to do, but Emma’s a planner, and is devastated every element from the wedding to the honeymoon to when to start a family has had to change.” The pair have been engaged for three months. KATY PERRY & ORLANDO BLOOM Just weeks ago, Katy Perry was literally singing…

When a comedian on Twitter asked followers for anecdotes about what Ellen DeGeneres is really like, boy, did he open a can of worms. Despite being known as a cute, quirky friend to the stars and fans on her long-running talk show, it appears Ellen’s not such a fairy godmother to her staff. Adding to people’s willingness to talk was the fact Kevin T Porter, who kickstarted the viral thread, offered to donate two dollars to the Los Angeles food bank for every “true story”. It’s not clear how many of these qualified for a donation. Former employees have shared experiences of being told never to speak to the talk show host – or even look at her. TV writer Benjamin Simeon claimed Ellen “has a ‘sensitive nose’ so everyone…

Q My eyebrows are disappearing at each end, thinning and going grey. Pencil looks too obvious – what else can I use? Hair loss at the outer edge is common as we age, but it can also be a sign of thyroid disease, so visit a doctor first to rule out anything serious. If all is well, an eyebrow conditioner can help thicken up natural hair growth to the point where you can have your brows tinted professionally. You’ll find the tint will capture hairs you didn’t even know existed. Makeup also works wonders. Try a combination of pencil and powder to create structure and fill in gaps, or use tinted gel to add colour to hairs that have lost pigment. The gold standard of brow reconstruction is micro-blading or…

A native New Yorker, Anne Hathaway knows a good piece of real estate when she sees one. So it was no surprise when the actress scooped up this Manhattan penthouse in 2016. Now, after welcoming her second son, Jack, late last year, the 37-year-old actress and her husband Adam Shulman, 38, are in need of some more room for their growing boys, so the pair are offloading their tastefully renovated pad! Hoping to score $5.3 million from the sale, Anne’s two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is located in a historic neo-Georgian mansion on the Upper West Side close to Central Park. The apartment is accessible via a private key-locked elevator, which opens directly into the living area. With a state-of-the-art kitchen and five-metre-high ceilings, the impressive apartment also has original details and…

CUT OUT & KEEP! 3 cost-saving recipes to collect every week LAMB JALFREZI WITH CURRIED RICE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 500g lamb leg steak • 1 tbsp jalfrezi curry paste • 2 tbsp coconut oil • 4 yellow squash, quartered • 1 onion, thinly sliced • 2 cups basmati rice • 1 red capsicum, seeded, chopped • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 1 tsp grated ginger • 4 cups chicken stock • ¼ cup coriander • naan bread, natural yoghurt, to serve 1 Toss lamb in curry paste to coat. 2 In a deep frying pan, heat half the coconut oil. Cook steaks and squash 5-6 mins, turning, until lamb is cooked to medium. Remove and keep warm. 3 In same pan, heat remaining oil…