Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 9, 2021 i Woman's Day

As a child, I was obsessed with The Sound Of Music and could recite most of the film word for word – except for the very end. You see, we had taped the movie on VHS, and whoever was in charge of pressing record after the ad breaks slacked off towards the end. Needless to say, I was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Christopher Plummer, who starred as the stern Captain von Trapp and who I now – as an adult – realise was also incredibly handsome. This week, we pay tribute to the screen icon (p31), whose career renaissance in the years before his passing is proof that age should never be a barrier to success.…

When news broke of Michael Clarke and Pip Edwards’ split, fans were shocked by the move, especially since the high-profile couple appeared to have it all. Their Instagram pages were littered with pictures from their perpetual sun-soaked beach outings, holidays, days cruising around Sydney Harbour on luxury yachts and lavish parties with well-heeled Bondi celebs. However, all was not what it seemed. A source tells Woman’s Day that as the couple’s relationship fizzled, all Michael was left with was a desire to return to his old life with estranged wife Kyly. And now they’re both single again, he wants her back! “Michael realised he made the biggest mistake of his life leaving Kyly and not giving it his best shot,” says our insider. “He thought he wanted another life –…

Adele’s former husband may well have just landed a multimillion-dollar divorce windfall, but his life is far from glamorous and totally removed from that of his famous ex. After spending years in the shadow of one of the world’s most popular and wealthy musicians in Los Angeles, Woman’s Day can reveal Simon Konecki now has a new, much more humble life in the UK. While Adele, 32, resides in a $12.5 million mansion that boasts neighbours like Katy Perry, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis and Cameron Diaz, her ex Simon, 46, spends his days in the working class seaside town of Portslade, just a few kilometres from Brighton. It’s home to the water charity Drop4Drop, which he set up in 2006. The group provides clean water supplies to Third World…

MICHAEL HUTCHENCE 1989-1991 Kylie and the late INXS frontman were the hot couple of the Aussie music scene. While their romance ended due to his wandering eye, he is considered her first true love. JAMES GOODING 1999-2002 The younger Brit model was “seething” after Kylie’s raunchy duet with Justin Timberlake. After they split he did a bitter kiss-and-tell, saying he cheated with Sophie Dahl. OLIVIER MARTINEZ 2003-2007 Kylie and French actor Olivier split after four years of dating, but were seen kissing in LA in 2017 after her split from Josh. They have remained good friends. ANDRES VELENCOSO 2008-2013 Many predicted Kylie would marry the young Spanish model she met shooting a perfume ad. They split “amicably” after five years, citing “hectic work schedules”. JOSHUA SASSE…

While her life saw a dramatic shift following her divorce, Alessandra tells Woman’s Day she also underwent a dramatic physical change after losing a staggering 60kg in 2008. “I had a gastric bypass surgery,” she reveals. “It was such a transformation both physically and mentally.” The reality star says she made the decision to undergo the invasive surgery after trying to have children with her now ex-husband John. “My decision to do it had nothing to do with aesthetics, I did it for my health, and at the time I was married and I was thinking about having kids and I had learned about the complications of trying for a baby with that extra weight, so I made a decision,” says Alessandra. “The surgery isn’t for everyone but it ended…

Elvis Presley didn’t die from a heart attack or drug overdose, but from a brain injury he sustained 10 years earlier that eventually led to his death on August 16, 1977. This is the claim that has recently resurfaced from prominent Californian physician Dr Forest Tennant, who viewed Elvis’ sealed autopsy report, a document that’s been kept a secret by the US government at his family’s request since his death. The report is set to be released in 2027, though medical professionals have been permitted to review the findings over the years, including Dr Tennant, who cited the report in 1981. At the time, he was defending Elvis’ doctor, George Nichopoulos, accused of overprescribing medication to the singer at the time of his death. CAUSE OF DEATH Dr Tennant claims…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Your detached demeanour may save you from tricky situations. This week, aim to do as much good as you can so you accrue plenty of good karma. Otherwise, it could be quite a difficult week. Also make sure you are not trying to boss anyone around too much. They won’t like it, and it’ll only wear you out. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 You’ve been enjoying much-needed down time recently. Remember I told you you’ll start to feel your energy levels rising up again? That should start now. I can’t promise you it’s going to be the best week of the year, but it should feel a bit like at least you have the energy to deal with any drama that’s coming. Aries…

Expressing gratitude increases oxytocins (the love molecule) and creates stronger connections and bonds. Journalling also has a long history of being used for greater clarity and wellbeing, and so combining the two is a simple recipe for better health, improved happiness, stronger relationships, a competitive edge at work and greater overall wellbeing. There’s no right or wrong way to do it, but there are some tips that can make it more effective. Write down three things you’re grateful for each day or choose one thing from the last 24 hours to write about in detail. The most important tip, however, is that you take time to feel the gratitude as you remember or relive each experience.…

RELAXING Need a hand drifting to sleep? Lavender has long been associated with bringing calm and assisting both adults and kids with getting a good night’s shut-eye. A quick spray on your bedding before you hit the hay or a drop in your evening bath or shower is the best way to get lavender’s relaxing qualities. Not a fan of that floral? Chamomile is more subtle, yet still helps to reduce anxiety and inspire feelings of zen. It also works wonders for stressed skin. CALMING Herbal fragrances like rosemary, musk and ylang ylang have been shown to promote tranquillity. So if you’re feeling a little stressed, spritz these scents for a more peaceful day. If you’re on board with essentials oils, then you can always add a few drops to…

Lucia’s all grown up! Antonia Kidman held on tightly to her eldest child, daughter Lucia Hawley, 23, as they posed for a mother and daughter snap! Bachy baby No. 2! The Bachelor’s success story, Matthew Johnson and Laura Byrne, welcomed their second daughter, Lola Ellis Johnson, on February 4. We can already see the resemblance to her reality star parents! Family affair Supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Super Bowl legend husband Tom Brady celebrated his big win with their brood Jack, 13, Benjamin, 11, and Vivian, eight. Coming home Karl Stefanovic was the ultimate gentleman as he picked up his wife Jasmine from the airport in Sydney after she flew in from Queensland. Ageless Lara Lara Worthington looks like she hasn’t aged a day since her Australian Tourism ad 15 years…

Princess Eugenie welcomed her firstborn child – a son – last week, sparking a pile-on of congratulatory messages from the Queen and Prince Philip down to the Duchess of Cambridge’s brother James Middleton. But there was one royal, or formerly so, couple who remained strangely silent on the happy news – the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Sources tell Woman’s Day Meghan, 39, and Harry, 36, “privately congratulated” Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank on the arrival of their baby boy, but their salutations “came with a large dose of passive aggression”. “Meghan basically made it clear she thought it was ‘super cute’ that they took inspiration for baby York’s birth announcement photo from an artistic photo of her hand holding Archie’s foot that she shared on Mother’s Day, soon…

After her relationship with Michael greatly increased the media’s interest in her life, Pip is said to have hired a PR guru to help repair her image just days after their split. The 41-year-old has hired Sydney’s Maria Farmer, a PR professional who specialises in personal brand and crisis management, after fears both her name and business – activewear label PE Nation – have taken a hit following a series of high-profile blunders. On Australia Day, Pip caused a media storm after she posted on social media why the national holiday shouldn’t be celebrated on January 26, only to share photos taken from a lavish party later in the day. And two months earlier, leaked emails revealed how she refused to sign off on an Archibald Prize entry painted…

1 The show borrows a huge amount of inspiration from the 2000 film Best In Show starring Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, which was based around the cutthroat world of dog shows. 2 Costumes were imperative to building each contestant’s backstory. They all had to send through at least six different looks for filming. 3 The average filming time was around six hours, with many of the shoots filming way past 2am! 4 All contestants had to follow strict COVID-19 rules – with some even having to complete 14 days of hotel quarantine, despite only filming for a couple of hours! 5 Golfing or minigolf experience wasn’t necessary to apply, with casting agents instead looking for people who were “good at improvisation” and had a comedic or goofy element to…

Australia has a new celebrated vet in town - former Big Brother housemate Ray Baxter! A chocolate milk-loving, self-professed fitness fanatic who once set his sights on becoming a celebrity vet, Dr Baxter turned his back on the TV spotlight for his love of family and dedication to his clients. Dr Baxter, 33, recently hit the national headlines again after coming to the rescue of an orphaned dog called Frankie. The pooch was the only survivor in a horrific hit-and-run in Brisbane, which killed Frankie’s owners, Matty Field and his pregnant partner Kate Leadbetter. With the local community out in force to locate the beloved pet, Frankie was found in dense bushland the next day, terrified and confused. Taking on the distressed pup free of charge, Dr Baxter, who had…

A pig’s tale... AMANDA SAYS Charles comes through and tells me he is still living. He shows me he lives a very privileged lifestyle, and loves his mud pool. Charles shows me he is very close friends with a stray cat called Sabrina – they just adore each other. He tells me he lives on a different property to Christine but it’s not that far away. Christine is thinking of moving a long way away and he needs to talk to her about his decision. He wants to stay where he is as he loves it there, and he cannot bear the thought of not being with Sabrina. Charles tells me he is about five years old now and in great shape, and plans to live for quite some time…

Here’s what astrology says for mid-February and beyond –we are still going to be feeling restricted. Maybe we’re still being asked to wear masks. Maybe we’re still being asked to socially distance. Maybe we still can’t fly around the world as we’d all like to. Maybe we’re not as far into the vaccine rollout as we’d hoped to be. Why do I say all this? Well, this week, and again later in 2021, we’re getting a rather nasty series of Saturn and Uranus clashes. In the context of the pandemic aftermath and aftershocks, it really does sound like people are metaphorically rattling their front gates wanting to be let out. Or it could be about people deciding that they’re mad as hell and aren’t going to take it any more.…

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Mariah Carey decided to move from her sprawling Manhattan penthouse and get some fresh air in a lavish Westchester County estate. The 50-year-old is renting the space for an undisclosed amount. The stone mansion offers up three levels – serviced by an elevator of course, in case you don’t want to take the stairs – with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Although traditional-looking on the outside, the interiors are filled with state-of-the-art tech, including an automation system, top-notch security and biometric keyless entry. One of the key eye-catching features is a 27-metre violin-shaped pool that cost around $1.3 million and is covered with almost half a million glass tiles, complete with fibre optic strands that light up. Inside, the grand foyer houses a curved staircase and the formal living room…

ROASTED CHICKEN & PUMPKIN SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS + RESTING COOK 1 HOUR • 1.2 kg whole chicken, trimmed, patted dry •1/3 cup olive oil, plus extra to drizzle • 2 garlic cloves, crushed, plus 2 cloves extra • 750g pumpkin, cut into wedges • ½ cauliflower, cut into florets • 2 red onions, cut into wedges • 60g packet rocket leaves • 250g frozen peas, blanched • 2 tbsp toasted pepitas 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 Place chicken in a baking dish. In a small bowl, combine half the oil and garlic. Rub over chicken. Tie legs together with kitchen string. Season. 3 Roast 45-50 mins until juices run clear when pierced in largest joint with a skewer. Rest 10 mins, loosely covered with foil, before…

Hard Quiz WEDNESDAY, 8PM, ABC Host with the most Tom Gleeson is on a mission to find Australia’s hardest quizzer and hand out the shiny but reasonably priced Big Brass Mug! This week, in between hilariously mocking the contestants, the acid-tongued comic has got his hands full with a mix of history, drama and machines that go “vroom!” as experts in Greek mythology, SpaceX, TV drama Rake and Holden Commodores put their brains to the test! Mastermind MONDAY, 6PM, SBS It’s been almost a year but the 2020 Mastermind champion will finally be crowned this week! The COVID-delayed finals week also marks the end of a stellar run for quizmaster Jennifer Byrne, who makes way for Marc Fennell. The Walkley-winning journalist hosts the third season, which premieres on February 22.…

MOVIE BOSS LEVEL A retired special forces officer (Frank Grillo), is trapped in a time loop in this sci-fi thriller. He must find a way out to save his love (Naomi Watts). The film also stars Mel Gibson and Michelle Yeoh. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE PANIC YEARS by Nell Frizzell The journalist and Vogue columnist tells of her Panic Years – a time between adolescence and menopause where one experiences a personal crisis or transformation – in this hilarious memoir that doubles as a self-help book! OUT TUESDAY (Penguin Random House, $29.99) EVENT A LIFE OF GREATNESS WITH SARAH GRYNBERG Spiritual guru Sarah interviews some of the world’s leaders in entertainment, business, sports and literature about how they’ve overcome their biggest challenges in life. She shares her knowledge and…

Tell us about your friendship! We’re opposites, the yin to each other’s yang! We fight a lot then make up very quickly. We laugh a lot, dance a lot and are always there for each other. Why did you think you’d be good for Gogglebox? We constantly comment watching TV so why not do it in front of Australia? We’re relatable and unique as the only pair of young female friends on the show. What can viewers expect to see from you both? Honesty! Neither of us has a filter, which can be a good and a bad thing! Do you agree with each other’s TV critiques or do you tend to argue? A bit of both... we go for the opposite teams in shows like Survivor. What do you…

POH’S SINGLE – AND HANGING WITH HER EX! MasterChef star Poh Ling Yeow has shocked fans after announcing she has split from her husband of six years, Jonathan Bennett. The 48-year-old downplayed the divorce, saying, “It’s been the most untraumatic break-up possible.” And despite admitting her nerves over being “single again after 12 years”, Poh seemed anything but heartbroken after pictures surfaced of her chatting to none other than her first husband, Matt Phipps. The pair sent tongues wagging when they were snapped laughing their way through their shift at Poh’s food stall Jamface in Adelaide recently, with her ex at one point seen leaning into whisper something in her ear. The sighting comes after Poh revealed that she currently works with Matt, his wife Sarah Rich – who is…

Prince Harry is putting in more father-son time as Meghan’s political ambitions grow – to the point where the couple have decided he’ll be the stay-at-home dad to Archie. “Both Meghan and Harry’s names are signed on the dotted line for their Netflix and Spotify deals, but everyone knows who the creative force behind their content is,” says a source. “She’s also pushing for important meetings with politicians, including forging a friendship with California’s current governor [Gavin Newsom, pictured  above], which keeps her a lot busier than Harry is.” In a rare solo outing, the royal was recently spotted in Hollywood with late-night talk show host James Corden. The pair were filming in an open-top tourist bus. “Harry’s happy just to do a few fun things for publicity, especially if…

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were one of the most iconic couples to emerge out of the late ’90s pop music machine. But almost two decades after their high-profile split, Justin, now a married father-of-two, is coming under fire for the way he treated his superstar ex. Their three-year relationship is laid bare in The New York Times’ documentary Framing Britney Spears, which tackles the 39-year-old Toxic singer’s epic downfall and questions the factors behind it. And one clear accusation the doco makes is that former NSYNC star Justin pushed a then-teenage Britney into the firing line in order to progress his own solo career. Months after their break-up in early 2002, Justin released his second single, Cry Me A River. The song was a smash hit around the world,…

When Kylie Minogue jetted home from London recently, the internet was alight with speculation she could be joining Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under as a judge. But those closer to Kylie say she’s back in Melbourne for the most special occasion of all – her wedding! Kylie, 52, and her longtime partner, Welsh British GQ artistic director Paul Solomons, 46, snuck into town recently, secretly undergoing hotel quarantine before being spotted out and about together. Her promoter Michael Gudinski confirmed she “is vibing to be home... She’s ecstatic to see family and she’s going to stay in Australia for a while.” FAMILY REUNION Around the same time as she was reunited with her parents Ron and Carol, and sister Dannii, Paul’s family were crowing about rumours the couple of…

Alessandra Rampolla is set to really spice things up on Married At First Sight this year. With her background and expertise as a sexologist, Alessandra is ready to coach the married couples on all things sex. And yet despite being a published author with five books and a growing list of reality show appearances under her belt, the Puerto Rican TV presenter, 46, tells Woman’s Day it’s her personal life experiences that will allow her to connect with the contestants on a deeper level. “I was married once many years ago and it didn’t work out,” she says. “I think going through those ups and downs of a marriage will allow me to understand what some of these couples will go through. “But I don’t think you need to have…

Q Our family cat went missing on the eve of our mother’s funeral. We are distraught. Will we get him back? Also what will happen to our mother’s home? Anna MITCHELL SAYS I feel your cat has settled with another loving family. Your mum tells me her home holds a lot of precious memories, but you have her blessing to sell it when everyone feels ready. Q Why does a male friend who I’ve known for years give me a hard time? He always puts the blame on me. Will I ever meet my soulmate? Unhappy Aquarian MITCHELL SAYS I feel he blames you to make himself feel better. People can only do to you what you allow them to do. You are a beautiful person and have a lot…

One in four people will experience anxiety at some stage in their life, and despite its prevalence there are still stigmas attached. Motivational coach and anxiety sufferer herself, Katie Dean, wants us to stop being hard on ourselves and others, and approach anxiety with compassion and support. HOW IT FEELS Anxiety isn’t a “one size fits all” condition. It can come in many forms of varying degrees, according to Katie. “At its heaviest and most debilitating, you feel complete and utter terror manifested and flooding through your body,” she explains. “Within a full-fledged panic attack, the feeling within your body can be as though your life, in that moment, is on the line. [Milder experiences] feel like a low-level panic, like trying to keep an eye on three children at…

PORK & KIDNEY BEAN TACOS SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 onion, sliced • 500g pork mince • 2 x 400g cans kidney beans, rinsed, drained • 35g sachet taco seasoning • ¼ cup finely chopped jalapenos • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley • 8 taco shells • 1 avocado, seeded, finely chopped • 1 cup shredded red cabbage • 2 tomatoes, diced • ½ cup shredded tasty cheese 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Saute onion 2-3 mins until tender. Add pork, and cook 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps. Stir in kidney beans and seasoning and cook 3-4 mins until liquid evaporates. Mix jalapenos and parsley through. 3 Meanwhile, place taco…

Pancakes with a twist Whether it’s celebrating Pancake Day or a lazy Sunday brekkie, stack up on this indulgent treat! MAKES 3 Combine ½ cup oat flour, ½ cup buckwheat flour, 1 tsp baking power and ½ tsp cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Place ½ cup coconut milk, 2 eggs, 1 ripe banana and 2 tbsp Pic’s Peanut Butter in a high power blender and blend until smooth, then add to the dry mixture, mixing well until combined. Stir through 50 grams of chocolate chips of your choice. Heat 1 tsp oil in a hot pan, then add a small amount of the mixture and cook until bubbles start to form. Flip pancake and cook for another minute. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve pancakes drizzled with melted chocolate or maple…

SEX AND THE ICKY SARAH JESSICA PARKER We couldn’t help but wonder what SJP’s stylish Sex And The City character Carrie Bradshaw would think of her, er, interesting ensemble. Hugh gets the axe! RYAN REYNOLDS The hunky actor continued his tongue-in-cheek decade-long feud with Aussie acting counterpart Hugh Jackman by using his face as a target! Eek! How will Hugh respond? Snug as a bug in a pram IRINA SHAYK The Russian supermodel made sure her daughter Lea didn’t feel one bit of the cold as she wrapped her three-year-old up like a burrito during a brisk walk in New York recently. Martha’s cover-up! MARTHA KALIFATIDIS The MAFS star attempted to hide from the paparazzi while out for a walk with boyfriend Michael Brunelli but little did she know the…