Innholdsfortegnelse for 2021 i Woman's Day

I recently starting re-watching episodes of The Nanny and all these years later I love it just as much as I did the first time around. There’s something about Fran Fine’s fabulous outfits and Niles’ witty remarks that get me every time. So you can imagine how excited I was when the cast reunited over video call last month and the Woman’s Day team checked in to see what they’ve been up to in the years since the finale (p32). If you’re up for even more nostalgia this week, we’ve pulled together a round-up of the biggest Big Brother scandals of all time (p26) ahead of the show’s return, when you can rest assured we’ll be bringing you all the hottest goss from behind the scenes.…

They might be ensconced in the lap of luxury in their Nashville home, but for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, lockdown has been one of the greatest tests of their lives. Keith, 52, who was a drug addict since he was a teenager but has since recovered, last week admitted to having a complete emotional breakdown when coronavirus forced him to cancel his shows indefinitely. He likened the experience to Jim Carrey’s character in Dumb And Dumber, “hiding in the bathroom stall when he’s sucking his thumb quivering in the corner”. “That’s what it felt like for the first two weeks of this whole thing... especially when it became more apparent that we’re not going to be touring for a while,” he says candidly. “I’m just like, ‘Nope. What? No,…

If you’ve got it, you may as well flaunt it – and boy, hasn’t Adele got it, leaving fans thrilled she’s flaunting her new body after all her hard work. The singer broke her five-month Instagram hiatus late last week to reveal her incredible new svelte physique. Friends tell Woman’s Day she’s shed an incredible 50kg over the course of a year! Posting a picture of herself in a slim-fitting, bell-sleeved little black dress and heels to mark her 32nd birthday, Adele made no reference to all the gym hours she’s put in and instead expressed her gratitude for frontline healthcare personnel, along with well-wishers on her special day. “Thank you for the birthday love. I hope you’re all staying safe and sane during this crazy time,” she wrote. “I’d…

With Australia Zoo closed to the public and losing cash by the day, Terri’s got all hands on deck to help with their online merchandise store. And she’s wasted no time enlisting the help of her new son-in-law Chandler Powell, 23, who launched his own T-shirt and hoodie range to help support the zoo. Captioning a picture of the new range on Instagram, Chandler says, “I’m excited to share the new Australia Zoo Choose Chandler range. When you shop online you are helping to support the 1200 beautiful animals that call our gardens home.”…

Jamie might be banning Sam from putting a ring on it, but that hasn’t stopped the singer from shopping for her own. “Britney desperately wants to be engaged to Sam and thinks there’s nothing wrong with wearing a ring to signify their love, even if he didn’t buy it for her,” says our source. “The guy isn’t exactly broke – he has high-profile personal training clients, but her lofty expectations are certainly out of his price range. She’s got a huge Pinterest board of styles she likes and plans to buy herself a diamond in his honour, soon.”…

After actress Jessica Marais was rushed to hospital last week in a “distressed state”, friends and family have rallied around the star in a bid to get her on the right track once and for all. Concerns for the troubled star, 35, were raised after she uploaded a cryptic handwritten poem on social media. ‘You are important and you are loved!I admire you’ “Love knows when words get too stuck in your throat, or sore in your belly or chest,” she wrote. “Love says breathe, it can brace, relaxes, it lets you cry.” While some praised the Love Child star’s words, many expressed fear for her wellbeing. “I hope you’re OK, stay strong,” one fan wrote, while another said, “You are important and you are loved! I admire you, stay…

When Kelly Gill sees her cat Tigger pushing balls of yarn and glasses of water off a table, it brings a smile to her face. It’s not the mess that’s making her happy, but the countless hours of training that led to this perfectly scripted mischief being captured on camera for major pet care brand Bravecto. The qualified veterinary nurse has spent the past three decades training a band of border collies – and a few clever cats – to compete in agility and obedience competitions and share their skills on the silver screen in television commercials, shows and movies. SUPERSTARS The Wonderdogs, as her talented troupe of dogs are known, and Kelly’s two equally gifted felines have appeared in everything from ads for Bravecto, Pet Circle, Freeview TV, Allianz,…

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Bake the most of it! Treat yourself to a classic choc coconut slice MAKES 12 Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and line a 19cm x 29cm slice pan with baking paper. Beat 125g melted butter, 200g CSR brown sugar, 1 lightly beaten egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a large bowl. Sift in 110g White Wings plain flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 tbsp cocoa powder, mix well. Stir in ¾ cup desiccated coconut. Spread mixture into pan and bake for 20-25 mins or until firm, then remove from oven. To make rich chocolate icing, mix 1 cup CSR soft icing sugar mixture and 1 tbsp cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Add 2 tsp butter and 1½ tbsp hot water and mix well until smooth. The icing…

Charlie’s adoration for Brad AMANDA SAYS Bradley Cooper’s dog Charlie comes through as very playful and happy. He tells me he was a rescue dog and that he and Bradley are very affectionate towards each other. Charlie describes Bradley as an awesome guy. “He’s the coolest dude I know,” he says. Charlie took his starring role alongside Bradley in A Star Is Born in his stride (he played Bradley’s onscreen dog), and absolutely loved working with his dad and all the crew. He loves Bradley’s daughter Lea. “She’s one awesome little sister and I love her to bits,” Charlie says. If you’d like a reading write to Amanda at Woman’s Day, GPO Box 5245, Sydney, NSW 2001, or email womansday@ bauer-media.com.au with your name, photo and number. Visit amandade warren.com…

Big Daddy loses it! ADAM SANDLER We’re not sure why the actor was tipping out his pasta sauce on the side of the road, but we’re certain he told this bystander to mind her own business in the most Sandler-esque way possible! MARVEL-LOUS UNIVERSE! The mystery and allure of Marvel just got a whole lot more... virtual! Stars from the franchise, including Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson and Chris Hemsworth reunited for the 2020 Kids’ Choice Awards, where they accepted the award for best movie. All dressed up and nowhere to go... ANTHONY CALLEA He’s had more hit Instagram posts than singles, and this one was no exception! The singer had fans in stitches when he showed off his hot new look. Very cheeky, Anthony! BIG HAIR, DON’T CARE! SAM…

Given this altered world we’re currently living in (with self-isolation and social distancing our new normal), maintaining any level of motivation can be trickier than usual. “Staying healthy and sane during isolation all starts with our headspace,” says registered nutritionist, exercise scientist and CEO of wellness brand Eimele, Amelia Phillips. “We all know pretty much what we should be doing, but finding the motivation to do it is the real challenge.” But no matter what your short or long-term goals are, you can get – and stay – motivated with the right mindset... DECIPHER YOUR GOALS When it comes to sparking your motivation from the get-go, you need to have a clear vision of what you’re motivating yourself for. Whether that be a goal focused on fitness, social, career or…

Jumping J.Lo! Nothing and nobody is getting in the way of Jennifer Lopez’s joy! The star took to social media to remind her followers to keep on smiling. Reach for the skies! Wedded bliss! Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson celebrated 32 years of marriage with a loved-up snap from one of their favourite getaways. Golden years Lovable actress Goldie Hawn was clearly delighted to be seeing the first of the spring weather in LA, hitting the streets for some fresh air on a bike ride around town. Parents-to-be Bachelor couple Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich looked elated while grabbing a coffee in Sydney, just days after revealing they’re expecting their first bub! Beanie baby Looking adorable in a knitted beanie, Sylvia Jeffreys and Peter Stefanovic’s adorable three-month-old Oscar has already…

While it’s difficult to empathise with people who are self-isolating in palaces, spare a thought for princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who, sources tell us, are living in fear that they’re about to be kicked out of their royal digs. Insiders say the royal palaces are running at a huge loss while they’re closed to the public in the peak UK tourist season, haemorrhaging hundreds of millions of pounds in entry fees and merchandise takings, and fringe royals are especially concerned that their luxurious lifestyles will fall victim. Beatrice, 31, in lockdown with her fiance Edo Mapelli  Mozzi, 37, in her apartment at St James’s Palace is said to be confiding in friends, “I’m on the chopping block – and so is my sister.” Beatrice’s younger sibling, 30, is ensconced in…

The year was 2016, and Terri Irwin had been offered a chance to appear on Ten’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in the African jungle. Jumping at the opportunity to mingle with Aussie stars battling a barrage of snakes, spiders and other creepy crawlies, Terri – with her kids Bindi and Robert along for the ride – won hearts in the bush camp and lifted contestants’ spirits. And there was one competitor who caught Terri’s eye. “As soon as she heard Shane Warne speak, Terri had butterflies,” says an insider. “He was funny, charming, and Australian as they come – she was instantly transported back to when she met her husband. Steve and Shane are alike in so many ways. It reawakened something in her that she…

Beyond learning how to build Lego creations underwater, in 3D and strong enough to withstand an earthquake, Victorian mum Dannii Brighton-Jones tells Woman’s Day she’s loved seeing her sassy side on TV! As the competition comes to the pointy end, the frontrunner, 26, reveals she’s thrived after leaving her “mum bubble” to compete on the show – and even hints at a new bub for her and husband Tim, 25! On the show, you say you and Tim have very little in common. Why do you think your relationship works so well? Because we hold the same values and morals, and trust one another completely. Our interests are almost opposite in every way, but we are both very open-minded people, willing to try anything. We have challenged each other and…

Watching Brodie Mitchell kick a ball in his backyard now, it’s hard to believe the misfortunes he’s experienced in eight incredibly challenging years. “He really is the boy with nine lives,” says mum Carly Mitchell from Pakenham, Victoria. “People call him unlucky, but I think we are truly lucky to still have him around.” At birth, Brodie had his cord caught up from his neck to his feet, and at nine months he fractured his skull after rolling onto the floor when the straps of the baby capsule built into a trolley he was in snapped. The toddler spent two weeks in hospital and just when he seemed to have settled down at home, spending time with his siblings Sienna, then seven, and Kade, two, the family was in for…

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You only need a few affordable staples to create a nutritious and multipurpose pantry. Remedy Drinks nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill (inset) shares which ingredients you’re going to get the most nutrition and flavour out of. GRAINS & PSEUDO GRAINS You’ll have every meal covered with grains. Try porridge for breakfast, a salad loaded with quinoa for lunch and hearty dinner with rice or noodles. “Grains are a wonderful source of B vitamins, fibre and carbohydrates for sustained energy and to help our brains function at their absolute best,”  Jacqueline explains. “The top grains to have on hand are basmati or brown rice, buckwheat, pure buckwheat soba noodles, quinoa, quinoa flakes, oats and barley.” LEGUMES & BEANS Thanks to the popularity of going meat-free (even for one day a week), legumes and…

Q My chicken roast always dries out. How do I keep it moist? A This can happen when the oven temperature is too high or the chicken is cooked for too long. Try covering the chicken with greased foil for an hour, then remove the foil to brown the chicken in the remaining cooking time. Another trick is to roast the chicken breast-side down. Or, to prevent the breast drying out, cover it with crisscrossed bacon rashers. In this case, don’t cook the chicken under foil. To test if a chicken is cooked, insert a small metal skewer into the thickest part of the thigh. If the juices run clear, it is cooked, if they’re pink, the chicken needs more cooking. If there aren’t any juices, then the chicken is…

Feeling low? You’re not alone in feeling lonely. Try to reach out to others, pick up the phone or share a smile with a stranger. Dig your heels in and bring out your inner diva. On this occasion you definitely know best. It’s all about self-love for you and under Sunday’s special skies you may finally find peace within. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 There’s no better time than the present to revamp, refresh and renew. For example, a lick of paint is all it could take to transform something long forgotten into a true masterpiece. Enthusiastic Jupiter could have you running around in pursuit of happiness, so start your chase. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 The best things in life are…

Doctor Doctor star Belinda Bromilow dishes on her blockbuster new satirical series, The Great. Did you find yourself having to catch up on some history lessons about Catherine the Great? I am not a big fan of history lessons, and fortunately I didn’t need any for The Great! If you’re looking for an accurate account of Catherine the Great or Russian history, this is not the show for you. If you’re looking for a satire, with some disturbing parallels to modern day, that’s funny and heartfelt, you’re going to love it! What was it like being fitted into all of your character Aunt Elizabeth’s incredible outfits? I almost fainted in an early fitting! But we loosened it up a bit and altered the boning so that my lungs could get…

MICHAEL’S MIDLIFE CRISIS! First it was the breakdown of his marriage to Kyly Clarke, then it was his rumoured romance with Sydney IT girl Pip Edwards. Now, it’s Michael Clarke’s new peroxide blond hairdo and parading of expensive boy toys – including a motorbike and a Ferrari – as well as flaunting his former relationship with fiancee Lara Bingle in an apparent effort to boost his radio ratings, that have been branded a “midlife crisis” by the 39-year-old’s critics. His impulsive behaviour is not only capturing the attention of fans but his former teammates, who say it’s hardly surprising given his love for the finer things in life, which began when he was a young cricket star. “He wanted the money, the fame, the toys and he wants it all…

The Duchess of Cambridge proudly shows off her daughter When Kate shared a beautiful image of her daughter Princess Charlotte on her fifth birthday last week, she set the internet alight with chatter over which member of the royal family she is most like. And we reckon we’ve solved the puzzle! The cheeky little girl is the perfect mix of her dad Prince William when he was her age, with the same impish smile and mischievous gaze, along with the beautiful bone structure and light brown hair of her late grandmother, Princess Diana. Charlotte was also snapped earlier this week delivering food parcels with her parents to Brits in need amid the coronavirus crisis. Archie’s LA birthday! A very unroyal-looking Meghan took a back seat in her latest video –…

The judge has been accused of favouritism for his former colleague Despite making a much-welcome return to the MasterChef kitchen after placing second in 2014, Laura Sharrad has been facing a barrage of backlash in the new season of the hit cooking show. It all started when it was revealed she has a close relationship with judge Jock Zonfrillo, and has worked at his Orana restaurant. Fans have suggested the Laura had an unfair advantage cooking for the tough restaurateur. Speaking to Woman’s Day, MasterChef hopeful Laura, 24, admits, “I can understand that people would think that, [but] if anything he’s more harsh with my critique!” But that wasn’t the case when the Adelaide local blitzed a challenge that required contestants to cook dishes from Jock’s restaurant. The brunette made…

When she’s not wrangling crocs, Terri is a fitness buff who goes to the gym daily. But with her local fitness centre closed, Woman’s Day is told she’s enlisted the help of an online fitness guru to help her maintain her muscles. “Terri’s been working out virtually with Ellie Gonsalves, an Aussie model who’s come to Brisbane from LA amid the COVID-19 outbreak,” says a source. “Ellie is a long-time friend of Terri and Bindi’s, and was meant to be at her wedding in March, but couldn’t attend for obvious reasons. Terri and Ellie have really bonded over health and fitness, and she jokes that Ellie’s workouts keep her sane.”…

Britney Spears’ antics on Instagram have become must-watch isolation viewing thanks to her cute, candid moments and home workout tips. But last week the lighthearted posts took a turn for the serious when the 38-year-old raised eyebrows by casually dropping that she’d accidentally burned her home gym to the ground a few weeks earlier. “I had two candles, and yeah, one thing led to another, and I burned it down,” she revealed in a video – adding in the caption. “I walked past the door to the gym and flames BOOM!!! by the grace of God the alarm went off after that and yippy hoorah nobody got hurt.” While she insists it was an unlucky accident, sources close to the singer – who has been in rehab several times over…

HOISIN TURKEY & BEANS SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 12 MINS • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 2 green onions, sliced, plus extra to serve • 1 long red chilli, sliced thinly • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tbsp ginger, grated • 500g turkey mince • 200g green beans, halved • ¼ cup hoisin sauce • 1 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce • 1 tbsp sesame oil • 1 butter lettuce, leaves separated • steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles, to serve 1 In wok or large frying pan, heat oil on high. Add onion, chilli, garlic and ginger, stir-fry 1-2 mins until fragrant. 2 Add turkey and stir-fry, breaking up lumps, 6-8 mins until brown and crisp. 3 Stir in beans with hoisin, soy and sesame oil. Stir-fry…

BOOK TORCHEDby Kimberley Starr As Australia rebuilds after a horrific summer of bushfires, this novel about a similar catastrophe is alarmingly timely. Yarra Valley is ravaged by a bushfire, which kills people in their tight-knit community. Rocked by the deaths of several of her students, principal Phoebe is shocked to learn her son Caleb is accused of being the arsonist. OUT NOW (Pantera Press, $29.99) BOOK THE ORIGIN OF ME by Bernard Gallate Fifteen years in the making, this sprawling and epic novel tells the story of disgruntled and lost teenager Lincoln Locke who embarks on a soul-searching journey across contemporary and historical Sydney to find the true story of his origin and his destiny alike. The novel is an ode to accepting ourselves for who we are. OUT NOW…