Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 6, 2021 i Woman's Day

As a long-time Kath & Kim fan, I was delighted by our update on the real-life ladies behind the infamous foxy morons of Fountain Lakes (p20), who coined the phrase “noice, different, unusual” and brought two-piece fluoro tracksuits and perms onto our screens in the early 2000s. These days Gina and Jane live a life hidden from the public eye, but fans will be thrilled to hear their incredibly close friendship remains some 14 years after the show’s finale. They’re not the only former TV stars we check in on this week, with our ’70s TV special (p38) featuring favourites like MASH and Happy Days sure to be the perfect trip down memory lane.…

They shot to fame thanks to the phrase “Look at moi”, but when it comes to their personal lives, Jane Turner and Gina Riley – the women who starred as foxy ladies Kath and Kim – would much prefer we MYOB (for those who aren’t fans, that’s mind your own business!). Jane, 60, and Gina, who will celebrate her 60th birthday in May, have retreated from the public eye since their hit sitcom left our screens in 2007, and these days they’re much more comfortable being housewives than hornbags. Still, according to friends, they remain incredibly close, and behind closed doors it’s always a laugh a minute between them. “The latest joke is that Gina and Jane have morphed into their most celebrated characters, Prue and Trude, as they’ve both…

We’re told the most cutting words of the night come from straight-talking Jess, who’d been threatened with violence by Cyrell on social media earlier in the day and “baited” across the table all evening by her. “You baby-trapped Eden to stay relevant,” says Jess. “In fact, your whole relationship with Eden is fake. He never wanted to be with you, and he doesn’t now.” Fiery Cyrell doesn’t hold back, and it’s deja vu when she hurls a glass of wine into Jess’ face and launches into a foul-mouthed tirade. One source says producers had to restrain and drag Cyrell outside to cool off!…

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is struggling with her embattled parents’ divorce as insiders say she’s “fed up of being caught in the middle of their games”. Last week, sources say Shiloh refused to join mum Angelina and sister Zahara on a trip to their local Target, which is a well-known paparazzi haunt, because “it made no sense” to the 14-year-old. “Target’s online – there was no need for that shopping trip and it was obvious to her that her mum wanted to be photographed,” says a friend. “Shiloh worries how her dad’s going to feel seeing her out with Ange, doing something she really hates doing. “Ange shouldn’t have been surprised when she put her foot down. That poor kid gets more attention than the other five and it’s no secret she’s…

In the early 2000s, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were a power couple, earning their share of fanfare – and bullying – from around the world. They’ve remained friends despite their engagement ending in 2004, to the point where Ben, 48, defended her last week in a Hollywood Reporter podcast. “People were so f ** king mean about her – sexist, racist...” he says. “Ugly, vicious sh * t was written about her in ways that if you wrote it now you’d literally be fired. Now... she’s respected for the work she did, where she came from – as well she f**king should be.” With Ben recently splitting from actress Ana de Armas, sources add, “J.Lo and Ben are still in contact, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she was…

Steve’s raucous night out comes just days after he was spotted putting on an amorous display with girlfriend Amanda at his 54th birthday celebrations in Sydney. The pair openly cuddled, kissed and even left the venue together hand in hand, before enjoying leisurely walks together in the days that followed. And while the couple have yet to confirm their relationship, our saucy snaps are sure to disappoint Amanda, particularly after a source told Woman’s Day that she had already “fallen in love” with Steve.…

Meet ‘Dazza & Shazza’ Gold Coast couple Darren Michael Baxter and Shayde Hodgson-Gulson claimed they wanted to live a “simple life” with kids and a mortgage... after robbing a bank to pay for their ice addiction and taking in a homeless man while on the run in luxury hotels. Baxter, 31, and Hodgson-Gulson, 23 – dubbed “Dazza and Shazza” – stormed the Burleigh Waters Suncorp Bank dressed in motorcycle helmets, gloves and jackets on September 26, 2019. Allegedly “fried on ice” at the time of the robbery, the engaged couple were armed with a fake pistol. The court heard Baxter pointed the gun at a worker and told them to fill up a laptop bag with money. With no customers, but five staff on duty, Baxter ran to the tellers…

SLOWING KIDNEY FAILURE “Some research is focused on finding new treatments for kidney disease that can slow down the journey to kidney failure. These treatments will likely mean that people can live healthier for longer, without the need for dialysis or kidney transplantation, which is required if the kidneys fail.” KIDNEY FUNCTION “There haven’t been any new treatments to stabilise kidney function for the past 20 years. However, in the last 18 months, large clinical trials have  reported benefits for not only kidney outcomes but also for cardiovascular outcomes, including a reduction in heart attack, stroke and heart failure.” KIDNEY DISEASE “Other research is directed at improving the experiences of people living with kidney disease. This can mean addressing various side effects such as fatigue, chemical imbalances and mental health.…

If you’ve ever wanted to live somewhere Winona Ryder has called home, the Hollywood star has decided to list her San Francisco pad for a cool $6.8 million. Despite rarely being seen around the neighbourhood, the 49-year-old has been a resident of the prestigious Cow Hollow since 1995 and bought the property for a steal at $1.76 million. The three-story Dutch Colonial features a mix of modern fixtures with period detailing. Inlaid hardwood floors, lead glass windows and a spindled switchback staircase make for a grand entrance. Large bay windows allow a lot of natural light to filter into the formal lounge, and the traditional fireplace is a real eye-catcher! The open-plan dining area brings the outdoors in, with sliding doors opening out to a large deck. While the kitchen…

Daddy’s boy! Busy father-of-four Ricky Martin spent some quality time with his youngest son, 15-month-old Renn. Island dreaming He’s not an Aussie tourism ambassador for nothing! Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky took some gorgeous snaps at “amazing” Lord Howe Island. Nat’s seashells Natalie Portman made the most of Sydney’s heatwave, hunting for shells by the water with daughter Amalia, three. Wedding bells Sophie Monk was ecstatic last week after her boyfriend Joshua Gross proposed! “Told you I’d tell you guys first,” she wrote to her fans on Instagram. It’s Grandma Julie! Former MasterChef winner Julie Goodwin posted this sweet snap of her and husband Mick with their first grandchild, Delilah Marlene. Life’s a beach for Toni She’s been having a career resurgence on I’m A Celebrity... but Toni Pearen…

With the show prerecorded this year because of COVID restrictions, producers of reality favourite I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! knew they had to go all-out to keep fans entertained. But did they take things too far? That’s what viewers have been left wondering as the show, which featured dangerous trials, comes to a close. In fact, Grant Denyer, Pettifleur Berenger, Jack Vidgen and Travis Varcoe all came close to having serious medical repercussions due to hypothermia after they had to plunge into freezing cold water to pull a lever at the bottom of a tank. Grant, 43, has since said the trial came close to “breaking” him. “It actually hurt a lot to the point where medics were called for all four of us in the challenge.…

On-set spies say former “husband and wife” Troy and Ashley rock up to the reunion both single once again – and Troy, in particular, seems open to the prospect of rekindling their romance! The pair made for one of the most memorable couples in the 2018 season, but they decided to go their separate ways rather than make their relationship official. Yet despite their ups and downs, Troy and Ashley remained on friendly terms, catching up on several occasions and posting cute photos of their reunions on Instagram. Fans will remember that after their season finished, Troy moved on with another MAFS bride, Carly Bowyer, 34. Their relationship lasted slightly longer, but after nine months together, the romance had fizzled. Watch this space... What’s up with Lizzie and Seb? She…

After a tumultuous romantic life over the years, Aussie singing sweetheart Casey Donovan is now all smiles after finding true love. Woman’s Day can exclusively reveal that Casey, 32, has been dating Jade Sharp for months now, with the pair so in love they’re planning to move in together! According to a friend close to the couple, Casey has been dating the hospitality manager since last November, and while she’s attempting to keep their romance low-key, she has been enjoying the newfound confidence dating a woman has given her. “This is such a good thing for Casey,” the insider tells Woman’s Day. “While she’s always been confident, she’s still navigating her way through the aftermath of being catfished for six years. “But Jade is letting her go at her own…

Basic Instinct made her one of Hollywood’s most iconic femme fatales, but Sharon Stone has always been much more than that. At 62, the still gorgeous actress, who stars in Netflix’s Ratched, is getting ready to reveal all her life’s complexities and secrets in her memoir, The Beauty Of Living Twice. In the book, Sharon talks about her difficult relationship with her mother, her ground-breaking roles, her greatest loves and the 2001 near-death experience that changed everything. “Once you’ve had your life burn down, it takes time to be a phoenix,” she says. “You have to stand in stillness long enough... and love and forgive yourself.” Growing up in rural Meadville, Pennsylvania, Sharon was never part of the in-crowd. “I was a very intense, weird kid,” she confides. “I had…

The guests at the 2020 Women of the Future event seemed to breathe a happy sigh of relief as they entered the Yallamundi Rooms at the Opera House. After a strange and trying year, many were enjoying their first opportunity to frock up and celebrate surviving 2020. And what a celebration it was. For the first time ever, our finalists spoke directly to the guests who had come to learn about their life-changing projects. More than a few tears were shed as the six change makers talked about the enterprises they had built and the injustices they wanted to address. Our panel, Anna Bligh, Ita Buttrose, Jane Caro and Yasmin Poole, then pondered what we’d learned in 2020, led by host Brooke Boney.…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Connection is the key to any feelings of isolation you’re experiencing. If relationships were easy, life would be so different. Half the thrill of the chase would be gone. We might even appreciate our good relationships less. This isn’t the year for you to be taking the people in your life for granted. Shower the people you love with love. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 It’s true – absence can make the heart grow fonder. Sometimes we worry that if we don’t show our face on the social scene, or stay in touch with people, they might forget about us. That’s our ego pushing fear on us. Taking a step out of the spotlight can make people miss us. Hunker down if you…

The smile brightener Before eating or drinking, put 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth. Swish around for 10 to 20 seconds and spit out in a paper towel and place in the bin (don’t spit in the sink or toilet as it will clog the drains). Rachael Finch, model The scalp cleanser For a detoxifying scalp scrub, mix ¼ cup Himalayan salt with 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted), 1 teaspoon honey and 5 drops peppermint oil. Apply a teaspoon at a time onto damp hair and gently massage into the scalp. Leave for 5 minutes before rinsing with warm water and then continue with your everyday shampoo and conditioner. Huda Kattan, Founder of Huda Beauty The pout perfecter A touch of olive oil…

HERBED CRUMBED FISH WITH FENNEL & TOMATOES SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 25 MINS • ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • 1 tbsp chopped dill, plus fronds to serve • 1 tbsp grated parmesan • finely grated zest 1 lemon • 4 x 125g white fish fillets • crusty bread, to serve BAKED FENNEL & TOMATOES • 1 fennel, trimmed, sliced • 250g cherry tomatoes • 2 tbsp olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. 2 BAKED FENNEL & TOMATOES Toss fennel and tomatoes on an oven tray with oil. Bake 10-12 mins until light golden and tender. 3 In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, parmesan and zest. 4 Press crumb mixture evenly onto each fillet firmly. Arrange fish on top of fennel…

Without millions of tourists – and their cash – flooding through palace properties to line the monarchy’s bank accounts in the past year, the royal family has seen a whopping $110 million deficit in their finances. Now, in a bid to plug that deep hole, the Queen is coming up with creative ways to make money. New items on offer at the Royal Collection online store include cashmere bedsocks and hot water bottles – perfect for the discerning person in lockdown or quarantine... as long as they have a spare $120 or more! A palace aide admits, “The Queen, like everyone, has been forced to get creative.”…

This year’s contestants will be friends for life, and two in particular formed an unlikely bond – ex-AFL footballer Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico and Australia’s Got Talent former child star Jack Vidgen. “I had a surprisingly lovely relationship with Dipper while we were in there,” Jack tells Woman’s Day. “He’s the last person I thought I’d form a bond with, because we’re just from such different worlds, but he’s the loveliest person ever!” “What a beautiful soul Jack is,” says Dipper, 62. “Am I surprised we became close? No, I’m not, because I love talking to people. I love to know who they are, and I don’t think people sit back and talk as much as they should.” Dipper says there’s much to admire about his young co-star. “Oh my God…

SEASON 5 Dean Wells, 43 Sarah Roza, 41 Tracey Jewel, 38 Troy Delmege, 38 Nasser Sultan, 53 Ryan Gallagher, 32 Ashley Irvin, 32 Jo McPharlin, 43 Charlene Perera, 37 SEASON 6 Ines Basic, 30 Martha Kalifatidis, 32 Michael Brunelli, 30 Jessika Power, 29 Cyrell Paule, 31 Mike Gunner, 46 Elizabeth Sobinoff, 29 SEASON 7 Elizabeth (again!) Seb Guilhaus, 32…

Angelina Jolie has had some of the showbiz industry’s most headline-grabbing relationships, so when she abruptly split from Brad Pitt in 2016, no one expected her to remain single for long – in fact, Hollywood was waiting with bated breath to see who she would rebound with. After all, the 45-year-old’s been married to Billy Bob Thornton, dated actress Jenny Shimizu and has been linked to the likes of Colin Farrell and Johnny Depp throughout her time at the top of the A-list. But surprisingly it’s been four years since she’s been seen on the arm of a beau, and potential suitors are hardly lining up around her palm-tree lined block to score a date with one of the most beautiful women in the world. ‘They would love to see…

Jennifer Lopez has been left reeling after discovering her fiance Alex Rodriguez will be hauled to court over claims of fraud, embezzlement and “serial cheating” – and if he loses, a large chunk of his $455 million will go down with him. Making matters worse, the man suing A-Rod for $75 million over an alleged dodgy real estate deal is Constantine Scurtis – the brother of Alex’s ex-wife Cynthia, who has been at loggerheads with J.Lo since the relationship went public. If Constantine wins his case in the Miami civil courts, it paves the way for a criminal investigation – and given the claims against the New York Yankees legend include allegations of tax fraud, racketeering, interstate wire fraud, mail fraud and insurance fraud, he may face up to 30…

The Facts Of Life This series, a spin-off of Diff’rent Strokes, followed Mr Drummond’s housekeeper, Mrs Garrett (Charlotte Rae), to her new job at a girls boarding school. It became a favourite in its own right and was one of the longest-running sitcoms of the era, from 1979 to 1988. Breakout star Lisa Whelchel played spoiled daddy’s girl Blair Warner, who she later reprised in The Facts Of Life Reunion in 2001, with Charlotte, Mindy Cohn (Natalie) and Kim Fields (Tootie). Lisa, 57, had three kids, became a bestselling and controversial author and made her reality TV debut on Survivor: Philippines in 2012. FUN FACT Before hunky George Clooney became a superstar, he played handyman George Burnett on two seasons of the show! M*A*S*H From 1972 to 1983, the cast…

For more than a decade Laura Younger, from Werribee, Victoria, sat alone in the playground. Diagnosed with high-functioning autism at 13 years old, she struggled to pick up on social cues and was targeted by bullies for being quiet and “different”. “My autism makes it hard knowing what to say in conversations, or how to keep a conversation going,” Laura, now 23, tells Woman’s Day. “I was severely bullied, I didn’t have friends... I’d go to school and not speak to anyone all day.” Feeling like an outcast after years of bullying, Laura’s mental health spiralled so low she attempted suicide three years ago. “I felt so lonely,” says Laura. “I felt like I had no one... it was a really tough time.” But Laura turned things around. After seeing…

Shadow still knows his tricks AMANDA SAYS Shadow tells me he has passed and is with Harry’s grandfather. He tells me he was separated from Harry when he was about three-and-a-half and taken to a shelter. Shadow wasn’t there for long as a lovely lady, who lived near a beach, adopted him. Shadow brings through a really big boy who belonged to Harry’s dad called Hell Boy, who was also very happy to connect to Harry. Shadow showed me the lifting trick he used to do, where Harry would scoop him up in his arms when they were running. He went on to talk about the memories he has about the massive backyard they used to live in. Shadow laughed and tells me he was a mix of shih tzu…

In a nutshell, the coronavirus in 2020 was signified in the skies by three alignments between the planets Jupiter and Pluto. How so? Pluto is about mass plague-like scenarios, like coronavirus, and Jupiter is the amplification planet. Note that these two planets align in this way about every 13 years, so there was no real way to predict with any certainty that there would be an international pandemic. However, with hindsight, it makes total sense. In January and February 1918, when Spanish flu broke out, Jupiter and Pluto were together again. In 1981, when Jupiter and Pluto aligned, HIV made itself known, leading to the AIDS crisis. The first Jupiter-Pluto alignment in April kickstarted the international lockdown in earnest. The second in June brought the next round of restrictions or…

What is it and how does it benefit the skin? Normally appearing on ingredient lists as tocopherol, it’s an oil-soluble antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radicals and supports the skin barrier. When do I use it? You can use vitamin E anytime in your routine as it’s an all-rounder ingredient and not specific to morning or night. Some products are recommended to help heal scars and stretch marks. Is it for everybody? Vitamin E suits almost all skin types as it’s naturally found in the skin. TOP PICKS Yours Only Coat Body Moisturiser $40 This soothing lotion contains vitamin E and is like a drink of water for thirsty, sensitive, fussy skin types and contains no added nasties! Mother SPF30 Organic Mineral Sunscreen $42 Sunscreens are more…

PRAWN & TOMATO SPAGHETTINI SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 300g spaghettini • ¹/ ³ cup drained semi-dried tomatoes • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • ½ tsp dried chilli flakes • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar • 2 tbsp olive oil • 500g raw peeled prawns, deveined • 4 roma tomatoes, chopped • ½ cup chopped fresh curly parsley • grated parmesan, to serve 1 In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain, reserving ²/ ³ cup of the cooking liquid. Return pasta to pan and cover to keep warm. 2 In a food processor, process semi-dried tomatoes, garlic, chilli and vinegar to a paste. 3 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat.…

Baked nectarines with blackberries Savour summer with this simple lo-cal dessert SERVES 4 Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Halve and stone 4 ripe nectarines or peaches and place them in a small, shallow ovenproof dish or baking pan, cut-side up. Sprinkle over 6 tbsp cold water. Scatter over 150g fresh or frozen blackberries, (raspberries work fine if you don’t have blackberries) and 2 tbsp flaked almonds. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 5-10 minutes, or until the almonds are lightly toasted and the nectarines are very soft. Serve the baked nectarines warm or cold, accompanied with full-fat Greek yoghurt (20cals/83kJ per tbsp) or creme fraiche (57cals/260kJ per tbsp). TIP This also makes a lovely fruity breakfast…

Asia Unplated With Diana Chan THURSDAY, 8PM, SBS FOOD Inspired by the flavours of Asia, Diana Chan is back with a second season of Asia Unplated, which is guaranteed to get your tastebuds tingling. Joined by friends and special guests, including MasterChef’s Khanh Ong, each episode sees Diana unpack the flavours of Asia – from north Indian korma to Korean kimchi and everything in between. Great British Menu WEDNESDAY, BINGE Things are set to heat up in the Great British Menu kitchen as the show welcomes a new host, Scottish comedian Susan Calman, for its 15th season. The knives are sure to come out as the UK’s top chefs compete for the chance to cook an incredible banquet celebrating 150 years of children’s literature. The contestants will be theming their…

There’s a good chance he knows this country better than any Australian, but even Ernie Dingo hasn’t lost his sense of wanderlust. And in a new season of Going Places With Ernie Dingo, the seasoned traveller, 64,  is once again delving into the intriguing stories of some of the country’s most special spots... ‘I love getting to watch places grow as you revisit them’ There has never been a better time for us to connect – and to see – our own country. Why is it important for us to learn about the history of the locations on Going Places? Every place has a history... it’s important to discover it from both a non-Indigenous and an Indigenous perspective. What was your standout favourite place you visited and why? There are…

You’re both small-town boys from Newcastle, NSW. Where’s the furthest you’ve travelled before? MATT Brett didn’t even have a passport when we started dating, but that soon changed. We’ve travelled lots of places together – we love a good holiday and a bit of an adventure. The Isle of Skye is probably the most remote we’ve felt in our travels – it’s beautiful but oh so far from a decent cocktail or flat white! How do you guys get on while travelling? Are you prone to explosive fights while on the road? BRETT We are a team when we travel. I’m a grounded and practical problem solver while Matt leads the way, chasing the latest shiny thing. There’s certainly no shortage of things we could fight about because, let’s face…

MOVIE HIGH GROUND Set against the stunning backdrop of Arnhem Land, this gritty film tells of ex-WW1 soldier Travis (played by Simon Baker) and young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, the sole survivor of a brutal massacre, who team up to track down dangerous Indigenous warrior Baywara – Gutjuk’s last remaining relative. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE DIVINES by Ellie Eaton When 30-year-old Josephine returns home, dark yet hazy memories of her years at an all-girls boarding school, which closed in mysterious circumstances, resurface. A compelling read on how the past affects our future. OUT NOW (Hachette Australia, $32.99) EVENT RAIN ROOM Experience the worldwide hit and immerse yourself in a huge expanse of torrential rainfall – without getting wet! This will be one of the last opportunities to visit this event…

Groovy look! JAMIE FOXX Hey Jamie, the ’70s called and they want their wardrobe back! The actor seemed eager to show off his retro look while on the set of his new sci-fi/comedy film, They Cloned Tyrone, in Atlanta. BUMPS AHOY! BINDI IRWIN The heavily pregnant Wildlife Warrior must have been lacking some inspiration for her maternity photoshoot, but a quick look through the family photo albums gave her and husband Chandler Powell the idea to recreate this old gem! Ryan’s fists of fury RYAN REYNOLDS & MARK RUFFALO It’s unclear what Mark said to upset Ryan, but it probably had something to do with The Avengers being a better superhero flick than Deadpool! Either that or they’re in the middle of filming… He’s a lightweight! SIMON COWELL When in…