Innholdsfortegnelse for 2045 i Woman's Day

I don’t know about you but for me, 2020 has been the year of TV. First, there was a worrying addiction to Tiger King, then I binge-watched Selling Sunsets and Emily In Paris (no judgement please), before moving on to the Emmy-winning Succession. Now everyone in the office is talking about Seven’s addictive new show SAS. We unpack all the behind-the-scenes drama (p30-33), from the physical battering contestants endured to the personal – hello Roxy and Candice’s feud! – and much, much more. And our own Nicole Kidman is causing a stir with her new show The Undoing (p82), which is rumoured to be every bit as good as Big Little Lies. I know what I’ll be watching this week!…

He’s long denied rumours he’s planning to become Australia’s next Bachelor, but that hasn’t stopped Jett Kenny, the handsome son of athletic champions Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny, from attracting a string of potential suitresses! Last week, the former Dancing With The Stars competitor, 26, had fans fawning over his buff body and good looks when he posted a shirtless snap on social media. And Jett has a special admirer – billionaire heiress Francesca Packer, the niece of business mogul James. Clearly impressed by Jett, 25-year-old Francesca liked his post, before leaving a comment including two fire emojis, which immediately had tongues wagging. The comment comes just weeks after reports the socialite has split from her personal trainer boyfriend Sam Zacharia.…

It’s the show that requires recruits to face their demons by leaving their egos and high profiles at the starting line. But it seems Roxy Jacenko, who voluntarily withdrew after six hours, might have missed the memo! The 40-year-old entered the series alongside her close friend and former client Candice Warner, 35, but revealed she was disappointed by the former ironwoman’s approach to the boxing challenge in the first episode. “Is she really my friend any more? No,” Roxy revealed in a shock radio interview last week. “You’re my mate, and I’m not going to smack you in the face for other people’s entertainment,” she said of Candice’s fierce punches in the challenge. However, Roxy wasn’t the only one on the receiving end of a harsh blow! AFLW player Sabrina…

Princess Mary has spoken of her pain at being separated from her Aussie sisters and brother due to Australia’s strong pandemic border closure, according to Danish magazine Se & Hor. “It has been three years since the Crown Princess last visited her family in Australia,” says the magazine. “Now she can’t travel because of COVID-19 restrictions and they must stick to telephone conversations.” Mary’s siblings Patricia, Jane and John, along with a bunch of nieces and nephews, are scattered around Australia, while her father John and his wife Susan have moved from Tasmania to his native Scotland. “Mary hasn’t been seen with her father for a long time,” reports the local publication. “At Christmas in 2018 he attended a concert with the family.”…

As Sheryl Scharkie slips into her rhinestone jumpsuit, she can’t help but give a little hip thrust. She’s got plenty to be excited about after all – she’s Australia’s only female Elvis Presley tribute artist, aka ShElvis. Sheryl’s deep voice – and the twinkle in her eye – mean she can do serious justice to the King’s songs when she hits the stage. “At school, the music teacher didn’t know what to do with me – a round peg in a square hole because I didn’t fit into any category,” laughs the 61-year old. Sheryl, who is a trained nurse and also works as an Uber driver in her spare time, is a lifelong Elvis fan. She first started her side hustle in 2008 when she approached a bowling club…

Comfort from Maddy AMANDA SAYS Karen’s dad comes through and he has both Maddy and cat Coco with him. Maddy shows me she knew Coco and they lived together. Living dog Basil tells me he’s so happy to hear from Maddy. He still struggles at times without her. Basil tells me he’s about six years old now and is still the boisterous one. When Maddy died she faded quickly, early in the morning. She says she’s been gone about two-and-a-half years. Maddy showed me a heart problem that caused her body to shut down. I see a living cat who tells me Karen is considering getting another dog. Percy the cat has to approve so Maddy tells Karen she’ll choose one for her. Maddy and Coco tell Karen to hold…

HARMONY IS KEY Two of the faster-moving planets, Mercury and Venus, are moving into Libra. Astrology is a bit of a word game at times, so here are the words you need. Mercury (currently retrograde) is the planet of communications. Venus is the planet of love and abundance. Libra is the sign of harmony, negotiation, pleasure and all things beautiful. So put it all together and the skies and energies this week are headed in the right direction. There’s more room for love, abundance and harmony. Whatever challenges you’re facing, go into them with an open heart. Expect to come out with a resolution that finds a balance between what all parties want. This applies to everything! EXPLOSIVE FULL MOON Amid the gentleness of Mercury and Venus moving into peace-seeking…

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BEEF & LENTIL BOLOGNESE SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 carrot, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 300g beef mince • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 700g jar passata • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs • 400g can lentils, drained, rinsed • 400g spaghetti • shaved parmesan, basil leaves, crusty bread, to serve 1 In a medium saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute onion, carrot and garlic 3-4 mins until tender. 2 Add mince. Brown 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps. Stir in tomato paste then passata and herbs. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 mins. Stir in lentils. Simmer 1-2 mins until heated through. Season. 3 Meanwhile, bring a…

Passionfruit kisses The kids will love this RSPCA-approved recipe! MAKES 12 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 2 x 12-hole (30ml) patty pans. Beat 3 RSPCA-approved or cage-free eggs in a small bowl with an electric mixer until thick and creamy. Add ½ cup caster sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until sugar dissolves between additions. Sift ¾ cup 100 per cent maize cornflour twice onto a piece of baking paper, then a third time over mixture in bowl. Gently fold cornflour through egg mixture. Drop 1 tbsp of mixture into each pan hole. Bake for 10 mins or until a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean. Turn cakes immediately onto baking paper-covered wire racks by tapping pans upside down firmly on the bench to release the cakes. Cool.…

Mum’s the word! TV presenter Sylvia Jeffreys has announced she’s expecting her second son. No wonder she’s glowing! Look of love An elegant Samantha Armytage was beaming as she attended the races in Sydney with fiance Richard Lavender. Undercover angel Looking super stylish, model Bella Hadid didn’t let a New York shower get in the way of her fashion shoot. Dog mum Margot Harley Quinn star Margot Robbie took to Instagram to show off her adorable new pet pooch! Winners are grinners! Today’s Richard Wilkins and girlfriend Nicola Dale had plenty to smile about at The Everest races after scoring a trifecta. The drinks are on Dickie! Frankie takes the cake! Jennifer Hawkins’ adorable daughter Frankie Violet was extremely excited to celebrate her first birthday with a very special cake!…

British actress Lily James has been forced into hiding as she deals with fallout from sensational photos of her cosying up to married actor Dominic West in Rome. Just a day after cancelling her interview with US Today, the Downton Abbey star, 31, pulled the plug on her appearance on The Graham Norton Show. Lily, who is meant to be promoting her new Netflix drama Rebecca alongside co-star Armie Hammer, is believed to have cancelled her upcoming appearances to avoid any questions around the photos with Dominic. The cancellations come after a relatively unscathed Dominic, 51, and his wife Catherine FitzGerald, 49, fronted the media outside their home, insisting their “marriage is strong”.…

Despite attempts to play down talk of a feud, the simmering tensions between Tom Hanks and Henry “The Fonz” Winkler have hit the headlines again. Director Ron Howard, 66, who is friends with both stars, revealed last week he was “disappointed” by the actors’ beef. The rift started when Henry, 74, was hired to direct Tom, 64, in the 1989 cop-and-dog film Turner & Hooch. However, due to “creative differences”, Henry was fired and replaced, and it’s long been speculated Tom was responsible. “I know it was painful for both of them,” says Ron.…

Talk about a good week/bad week for English actor Dominic West! Just days after photos of the married dad-of-five kissing co-star Lily James were splashed across the UK’s tabloids, forcing him to pose with his wife and insist all was fine, it was announced that he’s set to play one of the world’s most notorious alleged two-timers – Prince Charles. Industry trades revealed The Affair star is the top pick to play the royal in seasons five and six of The Crown, covering the years he was said to be cheating on Princess Diana with his long-time mistress and now-wife, Camilla Parker Bowles. It’s believed the two seasons will focus on the destruction of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ marriage and Diana’s tragic death in 1997.…

Nicole’s niece Lucia, the daughter of Nic’s sister Antonia, has sparked speculation she’s engaged after posting an adorable series of photos to Instagram last week. The aspiring model and actress wore a stunning floral dress under the guise of hosting her 22nd birthday, but fans suspect it could have been a low-key engagement party. Lucia was wearing a band on her ring finger, and looked particularly loved-up with her boyfriend Henry Poole.…

Rebecca Judd is set to make a guest appearance on the show this week, and according to an on-set spy, producers were so impressed that they’re scrambling to find a permanent spot for the 37-year-old. “They thought she did an amazing job,” the source tells Woman’s Day. “She has already proven she can hold her own on several TV shows and she’d fit in quite seamlessly.” Bec’s appearance comes after reports Shaynna Blaze may walk away from The Block next year.…

The physicality of SAS Australia is enough to turn anybody off, but perhaps even more demanding than the freezing cold and terrifying heights is its mental game. Speaking to Woman’s Day, former Love Island star Eden Dally says he was left “haunted” after a challenge that required him to climb over a thin rope suspended high above raging waters. “I do hate a sob story, but I witnessed a man drowning in the ocean,” the 28-year-old reveals. “I tried my best to save him, almost drowning myself, only to see that the young man couldn’t be revived. “I hadn’t ever seen a person die in front of me... that moment, over the rope... it brought back those horrible memories,” he adds of the gruelling challenge. It’s certainly a far cry…

Merrick Watts: Two cracked ribs! “The first challenge I fractured my rib and had a concussion from boxing Mitchell Johnson! On the second day I fractured another rib – I heard it go ‘crack’ when James Magnussen landed on me in murderball. I was offered medication [but] I turned down the offer, believing the sort of person who would make it to the end would... do it without taking short cuts.” Shayna Jack: Physically traumatised “This course was a different kind of pain to the type I’m used to with swimming! It wasn’t the lactic acid pain I had become comfortable with – it was the discomfort of the weather conditions, the lack of sleep, the lack of food, the physical trauma you put your body through and, most importantly,…

It’s been 25 years since the world stopped when OJ Simpson walked away a free man from what was dubbed the “Trial of the Century”, after being tried for two counts of murder for his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, waiter Ron Goldman. And while the acquittal of the former NFL champion has remained one of the US justice system’s most divisive verdicts, a startling insight into the tumultuous relationship between Simpson and Nicole has been laid bare for the first time through heartbreaking diary entries found in the mother-of-two’s journal. The diary – which was found in a safe deposit box along with photos of her bruised face and apology letters from Simpson – details more than 60 occasions where the fallen sports star allegedly threw her…

MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful mum is coming through from Spirit with her dad, her Aunty Madge and Uncle Peter. She has lots of family and friends around her. I can smell tobacco and your mum is smoking a cigarette in Spirit. Your mum tells me she had trouble catching her breath because she had emphysema. You did the right thing scattering her ashes on the lake, and your mum wants you to know she’s happy and feels free now. Your mum says she has all her natural teeth back and jokes that she’s pleased you didn’t lay her to rest with her dentures –she hated them! She says you found her handwriting in her old recipes book. She’s also watching over your three daughters and tells me she is your…

Immunity boost Research conducted by the University of Queensland in 2014 studied 50 adults between the ages of 65 and 90 over two years. The participants were shown positive and negative images, and were asked later to recall them. Those who could remember more positive images were in better health and had stronger immune systems. Healthy heart Having an optimistic outlook could actually lower your chances of developing coronary heart disease. Research by the University of Michigan in the US suggests that experiencing positive emotions could “undo” the effects that negative experiences have on the cardiovascular system.…

This year has not only thrown a spotlight on health issues, but also on how our mental health is holding up. “The ripple effect COVID-19 is starting to have on people’s wellbeing is concerning, and that’s why it’s so important to dedicate a small amount of time each day to looking after your mental health,” says Luke McLeod, meditation and mindfulness instructor and founder of Soul Alive. While taking time for yourself can seem like another item on a never-ending to-do list, these simple exercises from Luke will have you feeling zen in no time! STORED TRAUMA HEALING Think of your body as one big sponge that absorbs energy from every single thing you do on a daily basis – that’s a lot of stuff to contain! While some energy…

Last week, Ben Affleck experienced one of the few downsides of dating a stunning younger woman – photos of her getting up close and personal to a more age-appropriate man. His girlfriend, Cuban actress Ana de Armas, 32, was snapped frolicking, soaking wet, in the surf with a handsome, tuxedo-clad man in a photoshoot that was leaked last week. We’re told that while Ben, 48, understands it’s her job, he had to admit “it stung a little bit”. “Ben’s only human, and seeing another guy with his paws all over his girlfriend is never easy,” says a source. “Especially when it comes to Ana. What they have is still fairly new, and she is almost 20 years his junior.” While Ben still has “a somewhat healthy ego”, it’s believed the…

She’s been dragged back to a five-day working week on Sunrise, but co-host Samantha Armytage still has insiders convinced a shock exit from Seven could be on the cards. Speaking to Woman’s Day, one close source reveals the bride-to-be, 44, has the momentum and popularity for a new career – in politics! “Sam is making all the right moves for a shift into politics,” dishes the insider. “She’s particularly passionate about the bush, and a natural progression for her now would be a move into local council as a member and take the steady climb up the ladder – maybe all the way to Canberra!” The source notes Sam’s passionate on-air rants to politicians recently gained lots of attention. “It’s almost testing the waters to see what she can get…

It was billed as a simple promo for their upcoming video chat with Time magazine – a tasteful portrait with a black and white filter of Britain’s most “woke” royals. But as soon as the touching yet casual image of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan hit the headlines, fans were quick to pick it apart. Some pointed out how similar their pose was to a famous photo of Harry’s great-granduncle the Duke of Windsor and his wife Wallis Simpson. The former king infamously fled Britain when he abdicated to marry his American true love in 1936 – a story that draws parallels to Harry’s own defection from the monarchy. However, it was Meghan’s accessories that drew the most commentary. Many reports suggested the 39-year-old was wearing Princess Diana’s Cartier watch…

Together, Kyly and Michael Clarke seemed indestructible, with their combined star power placing them high on Australia’s A-list. But since their split earlier this year, it’s been a race to see who can climb back up the social ladder the fastest – and prove they’ve moved on from their marriage. The day after Michael, 39, and designer girlfriend Pip Edwards made their romance official at the Everest Cup Racing Carnival in Sydney, Kyly, also 39, pulled out all the stops to go public with her new beau, V8 star James Courtney, at the Bathurst 1000. “Kyly knew in the lead-up to Pip and Michael making their big appearance at the races that it would attract lots of attention and media,” a source close to the former WAG tells Woman’s Day.…

Scientology has long been seen as a Hollywood-based religion, thanks to its legion of A-list actors who are among its most fervent disciples. In Australia, it has just 2000 official followers, but it still has its fair share of high-profile names who have been known to dabble in the alien-based beliefs of the church’s creator, the late science-fiction author L Ron Hubbard. Here, we take a look at the Aussie celebrities who have been linked to the church, which places a high importance on recruiting our biggest stars. Olivia Newton-John It’s widely reported in the US that Scientology stalwart John Travolta, 66 – who has claimed he has miracle healing powers through his faith – is leaning on his old friend Olivia, 72, as he copes with the recent passing…

Many a couple have had their dreams of a ritzy wedding crushed by the global pandemic this year and even into next year. In Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s case, the prediction that they’ll need to put the kibosh on two huge wedding parties has left them gutted – but no one is as bereft as his mum, Victoria Beckham. According to sources, the former Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer was feverishly planning a lavish UK celebration in the Cotswolds, along with a star-studded bash in the US for the bride’s family. “She had it all planned,” says a source. “Elton John was booked, the guest list was finalised to include everyone from British royalty to Donald Trump, and work had begun on at least four of Nicola’s bridal couture outfits. “It…

You’re no stranger to reality TV. How did SAS Australia compare to The Bachelorette? The Bachelorette, while it was fun, was extremely taxing on my emotions and my mental strength. SAS was very different in the sense that it was a test of your resilience, mental, physical and emotional strength. To be honest, it was like no other experience I’ve ever had! Your first forays into reality TV were to find love. Did SAS offer that opportunity, too? Absolutely not! There is no love in SAS – there’s really only self-love and self-exploration. Coming out of this, I feel like I can do anything. I just feel so strong and empowered because I know that my mind is the only thing that can ever hold me back! Looking back, do…

Princess Mary has had a front-row seat watching her husband Prince Frederik battle to shake off his playboy reputation, earned from years of womanising and partying before he finally settled down with his bride. Now, the Aussie princess has confided to friends that her greatest fear is her eldest son, Prince Christian, who has just turned 15, will go “down the same rabbit hole” as his father. According to Danish press, Christian, who is second in line to the throne behind his 52-year-old father, is already planning a gap year for when he finishes the final three years of higher education. “The alarm bells are already ringing for Mary,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “She worries Christian will let loose after he finishes school, and she doesn’t begrudge him that,…

Charlie Chaplin’s exile from the USA In the late 1940s, the FBI accused Charlie, a British citizen living in the US, of “communist sympathies” and “amoral behaviour” due to a paternity suit and his liaisons with younger women. He and his fourth wife Oona O’Neill, 36 years his junior, travelled to London in 1952 and the US revoked his re-entry permit so he couldn’t return for 20 years. Elizabeth Taylor steals Debbie Reynolds’ husband When a gossip columnist confronted Elizabeth in 1958 about her rumoured affair with singer Eddie Fisher, the husband of her close friend Debbie, it ignited a sensation. “Eddie is not in love with Debbie and never has been,” insisted Liz, who had lost her husband Mike Todd in a plane crash six months earlier. Debbie, the…

Real life There’s no beeping of car horns or traffic jams for Talia Ellis on her commute to work. A skilled pilot, Talia flies her husband Courtney and five children from their farm in Berrigan, NSW to the pub they own in Birdsville, in far western Queensland. “It’s like a road trip in the air,” laughs Talia of the four-and-a-half hour trip. “The kids are set up with snacks and entertainment, and Courtney wrangles them,” she says of Alexandra, 17, Sophie, 15, Harry, 12, Sierra, three, and one-year-old Jonty. “The little ones have been brought up in the plane with me since they were five or six weeks old, and the older kids are always fighting over the front seat next to me. “They beg me to go up. They’re…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 There’s a full moon this week so the temperature’s rising. Expect a turnaround with an important relationship. As much as you might like to keep Scorpionic control of everything, this week will go a lot smoother if you give up control and let the universe guide you personally and professionally. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 One of your greatest traits is your happy-go-lucky nature. However, if your health or attitude needs a radical do-over, you’re in luck. Drastic changes to the way you live your life, alcohol consumption, daily life, health, exercise and diet are all possible now. Seek out online help. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Slowly but surely we’re inching towards happier days for you. There is yet another chapter…

Kava could be the next major sleep remedy: just ask Professor Jerome Sarris, independent scientific adviser to Fiji Kava. It’s traditionally used as a de-stress, mood-boosting drink, and when taken in the form of a noble kava supplement, may help with insomnia. “People with insomnia often present with higher levels of stress and anxiety, which can be reflected in higher adrenaline and cortisol levels,” Professor Sarris explains. “This causes them trouble relaxing and therefore, drifting off. However, when consumed safely, noble kava can have an effect in priming the GABA (gammaaminobutyric acid) system, which is the inhibitory part the nervous system. This creates a sleep-inducing effect.”…

Skincare isn’t just about the face. In fact, we reckon it should be approached from the ground up – yep, we’re talking about your legs! That intensive regimen you’re implementing up top should absolutely extend to the rest of your body to keep it soft and supple. Here, we’ve curated the best (and easiest) ways to keep your pins on point, including the best exfoliators, speciality oils and of course hair removal. It’s time to up your self-care game! Exfoliate Not only do body exfoliators feel and often smell like an indulgent treat, they slough away dull, dry skin to reveal the radiance underneath. They are also an amazing way to keep ingrown hairs at bay, so exfoliating before and after hair removal is a habit to keep. The new…

1 What can you see? Next time you’re at the beach, place one single grain of sand in your hand. Maybe that one grain was part of a huge rock on a mountain somewhere in the Pacific, and over the years it has slowly worn down and travelled through the ocean to rest in your hand. 2 What can you hear? At first, you may notice the more obvious noises around you like people talking, the TV or music playing, but try to find noises in the background – listen for the sounds behind the everyday noise. 3 What can you sense? What does the bone inside your left index finger feel like? Yes, this might sound funny, but really try. You may begin to notice a tingling sensation or…

CHICKEN, BEETROOT & HALOUMI SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 5 MINS • 150g green beans, trimmed • 450g can baby beetroot, drained, halved • 1 cup shredded barbecued chicken • 60g baby spinach leaves • 180g packet haloumi, sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • crusty bread, to serve 1 Place beans in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High (100%) 1 min. Rinse under cold water and drain well. 2 In a large salad bowl, combine beetroot, beans, shredded chicken and spinach leaves. 3 Heat a large frying pan on high. Brush haloumi on both sides with oil and season. Cook…

Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes MONDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL LIFESTYLE English comedian and TV presenter Paul takes us inside London’s iconic Great Ormond Street Hospital where he meets a group of remarkable and brave children, and the inspiring staff who care for them. In the first episode, Paul meets five-year-old Daniel, who has been confined to a wheelchair for two weeks after being struck down by juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Unable to walk, Daniel is determined to get back on his feet. Southern Charm FRIDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL ARENA Returning for a seventh season, the Southern socialites from Charleston – including old favourites Craig Conover, Kathryn Calhoun Dennis, Austen Kroll, Shep Rose and some new faces – must grapple with a global pandemic and cultural change while navigating relationships and still trying to maintain…

Cheesy style HAILEY BALDWIN The model used the streets of New York to test out some bold, new fashion choices – this one looks a little like something you’d pop into a lunchbox! Purr-fect day out MACAULAY CULKIN The Home Alone star and his girlfriend Brenda Song took their fur baby out for a walk in LA. Practising for something? Back on track(suits)! PARIS HILTON & KIM KARDASHIAN The besties-turned-enemies have become besties again. Donning Kim’s Skims velour tracksuits, the duo looked like they popped in from 2006! Movie magic! COLIN FARRELL The Irish actor was unrecognisable as he filmed scenes as notorious Batman villain the Penguin in the UK. Window shopping! PRINCE WILLIAM The royal father-of-three is no doubt used to some seriously fancy meals, but it didn’t stop…