Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 14, 2021 i Woman's Day

As a young person who had a really positive schooling experience, I think it’s safe to say I took my education for granted. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I realised that not everyone’s so lucky. Over the years, we’ve featured countless stories in Woman’s Day about the work done by The Smith Family. An incredible charity, it helps Aussie kids get the education they deserve and gives them a chance at a brighter future. This week, I’d like to encourage you to consider donating to this worthy cause or joining others around the country who sponsor a child through The Smith Family. As they say, every child deserves a chance.…

Jennifer Aniston may have reconnected with her ex Brad Pitt again, but friends tells Woman’s Day he isn’t the only one she’s enjoying some attention from! “Even though Brad’s still a big presence in her life, Jen’s totally got her mojo back in the past few months and is dating around,” says a source. “She’s also opening herself up to some harmless flirtations with her co-stars, and gets on like a house on fire with Mark Duplass, her co-star on Morning Wars.” But some cheeky flirting is where it ends, says the insider. “Mark is married and Jen would never cross that line with him – she knows all too well how it feels to have a husband stolen by his co-star, let’s just say – but she’s very game…

Shaynna Blaze’s fans are worried she may give her role on The Block the chop following her sudden decision to leave award-winning reality show Selling Houses Australia after 13 years. “Juggling everything was going to be too much of a stretch,” the 57-year-old interior designer wrote on social media, revealing the decision was one that “has not come lightly”. Selling Houses co-host Andrew Winter was quick to voice his disappointment. “Well, thanks very much SB!” he joked on Instagram. Celebrity fan Dannii Minogue was saddened by the news, too. “One of my favourite shows,” she wrote. “Thanks for so many years of incredible TV.” Insiders say Shaynna will spend 2021 working on a passion project, her successful interior design business Blank Canvas Interiors, and return to The Block... for now.…

Usually notoriously private, especially where their children are concerned, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared adorable pictures of Mother’s Day cards created by their kids for their late “Granny Diana”. In a particularly poignant image, Princess Charlotte, in her adorable scrawl, wrote, “I love you very much. Papa is missing you.” According to Kensington Palace, the children write to her every year. A source says, “William usually wouldn’t like to share, but it was like he was reminding people that he lost a mother, and his kids a grandmother, as well as Prince Harry, who seemed to forget that when he spoke at length about Diana to Oprah.”…

Two Married At First Sight brides are headed for a face-off this week after scandalous footage of two contestants kissing came to light. According to a well-placed source, Rebecca has waged war on the show’s supposed Miss Congeniality of the season, Booka, 31, after seeing damning footage of her kissing Jake, 33, at a party. “She was also told by mutual friends that Booka and Jake kissed on a night out,” the source tells Woman’s Day. “She’s furious with both of them, but particularly because Booka and Jake are getting such a hero edit and being made out to be the nicest people on the show.” The incident apparently happened during a night out in Sydney, and while Bec, 27, admits that her relationship has been far from smooth, she…

Britney’s telling friends she has “no doubt” that famous people using their clout on social media has helped get her situation under the nose of the government. Several A-list stars have come out in support of the singer: • While they reportedly don’t know the Toxic singer personally, Hocus Pocus co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Bette Midler recently tweeted “Free Britney” to their millions of followers. • Paris Hilton, who used to party with Britney in their hedonistic 20s, says she saw Britney recently. “We had dinners. I just… I love her so much and I just feel if you’re an adult you should be able to live your life and not be controlled,” says the socialite, who is embroiled in a Utah state government investigation into abusive child behavioural facilities. “I…

Opposite twins AMANDA SAYS Dale and Chip are very different from each other and come through to tell me they are actually twins. They tell me Kathryn has had them since they were only a few days old as their mum passed suddenly. Kathryn hand-raised them in her home, and they would often go on walks with the dogs. These two tell me they are both in great shape and in the prime of their life at nine years old. Dale is the naughty one, and tells me he is often getting into trouble and bosses his brother Chip around. They love Kathryn very much and know she is busy with the horses these days, and they are fine with that. These two tell me they love to show off…

1 CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, GOLD COAST, QLD Cute and not-so-cute (hello venomous snakes!) critters can be spied inside this mammoth 27-hectare home – but if it’s heavy petting you’re longing for, head straight for the kangaroo zone. The furry fellas, including a decent smattering of adorable joeys, can be found soaking up the sun. If you can elbow your way through the hordes of thrilled kids, you’re welcome to limitless cuddle time. See currumbinsanctuary.com.au 2 TASMANIAN DEVIL UNZOO, TARANNA, TAS Labelled an “unzoo” as animals are free to roam outside enclosures, this very cool destination offers a three-hour Devil Tracker Adventure to help save the very rare Tassie Devil. While you’re not guaranteed a selfie opportunity alongside the little guys, a 4WD will send you through…

FAMILY MINCE CURRY SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 40 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 onions, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 500g beef mince • ¼ cup red curry paste • 2 carrots, chopped • 2 stalks celery, chopped • 1 tomato, chopped • 3 cups water or stock • 1 small apple, cored, chopped • ¼ cup sultanas • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 2 tbsp white vinegar • cooked rice, coriander leaves, lime wedges, to serve 1 In a large saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute onion and garlic 3-4 mins until tender. Add mince and cook 4-5 mins until browned, breaking up lumps with the back of a spoon. Stir in curry paste and cook 1-2 mins until fragrant. 2 Stir in…

SERVES 10 Preheat the oven to 160°C. Combine 2 cups rolled oats and 1 cup pumpkin seeds on a baking tray and bake for 10-15 mins. In a small saucepan on low heat, add ½ cup Lakanto maple syrup, ¼ cup hulled tahini, and 2 tbsp coconut oil and whisk to combine. Combine cooled oat mixture with ¼ cup roughly chopped dried fruit, 1½ cups puffed millet, ¼ tsp salt and 1 tbsp matcha powder. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir quickly to mix. Pour mixture onto a baking paper-lined baking tray and press firmly, especially in the corners. Place in the fridge for 2 hours to firm, then cut into slices.…

That joke’s a killer! Martin Short and Selena Gomez were cracking each other up on the set of their upcoming TV comedy Only Murders In The Building in New York. Looking pawsome Livinia Nixon and her pooch Hannah popped on some pink to shoot promos for the Mother’s Day Classic fun run in aid of breast cancer research. Pop royalty! The Grammys were dominated by two names this year – Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, who surprised fans by having a friendly chat at the event! Oh, and they also won big, with Harry taking home the gong for Best Pop Solo Performance and Taylor winning Album of the Year. Beach babe Summer won’t be around much longer, so mum-of-two Rachael Finch made the most of the sun at Sydney’s…

She was slammed by shock jock Kyle Sandilands for “hanging around” for years waiting for Samantha Armytage’s gig on Sunrise and for being “cold”, but Natalie Barr proved her haters wrong after her first day in the hosting seat last week saw a spike in ratings. “Sorry Kyle, I have not met you in person but maybe if you met me in person you’d see I’m not that cold,” Nat, 52, told the KIIS FM presenter. The mother-of-two also appeared to take aim at her predecessor Sam, 44, over her comments that women with children are given an easier ride at work, saying, “I don’t feel like I’ve worked less being a wife and mum.”…

Given that just three years ago Prince Charles was busily planning – and paying for – one of the biggest royal weddings in history for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the bitter rift that has since exploded between father and son becomes all the more intriguing. As the dust continues to swirl from the fallout of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s sensational claims against the royal family during their prime-time interview with Oprah Winfrey, the palace is now determined to find out where, exactly, it all went wrong for the Prince of Wales and his rebellious youngest child. At the centre of 36-year-old Harry’s grievances seems to be his claim that Charles cut him off financially and stopped taking his calls when he decided to move his 39-year-old wife…

The ink on Buckingham Palace’s official – and sharp – response to Harry and Meghan’s bombshell tell-all had barely dried before the Sussexes came out swinging again. And the couple have made it clear that they aren’t afraid to play dirty, threatening to release even more damning allegations. About 12 hours after the Queen, 94, publicly announced that she was “concerned” by their story, but tersely added that “some recollections may vary”, Meghan and Harry dispatched their friend Janina Gavankar to speak on British breakfast television to reveal the couple have texts and emails they say prove their story – and all but threatened they aren’t afraid to use them. Speaking from her home in Los Angeles about Meghan’s claims that she experienced racism within the institution, actress Janina, 40,…

Nollsy pops the question… again! Shannon Noll’s face lights up a smile as he gazes at his wife Rochelle, and reveals why he’s planning to marry his soulmate for the second time after surprising her with a spectacular new engagement ring. “I just wanted to do something really special for the woman I love,” he says. “I love surprises and I wanted to surprise Rochelle, and I caught her totally off guard when I proposed on stage at a Christmas party in Newcastle. We’re even more in love now than we’ve ever been. It’s a beautiful thing.” Only in Woman’s Day with The former Australian Idol star, who has occasionally hit the headlines for the wrong reasons, has found a new peace, spending much of the last year at the…

While Rebecca is concerned with her husband’s wandering eye, Woman’s Day wonders if her TV husband Jake knows about her recent secret rendezvous with a Bachelorette star! Our source reveals the sassy star was seen canoodling with former Bachelorette hopeful Shannon Karaka on a wild night out in Sydney last year, with one partygoer saying they witnessed the bride planting a kiss on him inside the venue. While Rebecca claims there was nothing behind the peck, the eagle-eyed fan insists it was much more. “They were all over each other, arms around each other and kissing,” says the source. Shannon, who rose to fame on Elly and Becky’s season of The Bachelorette last year and even appeared on Home And Away, has slowly been infiltrating the bachelor scene in Sydney’s…

Robbie and Rod reportedly “came to blows” when the young singer began seeing Rod’s estranged wife, Kiwi model Rachel Hunter. They mended fences years later and have duetted together. They were once party pals, but Robbie says the brothers from hit band Oasis “ran him out of England”. “Liam said I should be hung, Noel said I was the ‘fat dancer from Take That’,” he recalls. His falling out with the lead singer of Take That was the feud of the ’90s, with Robbie branding him a “clueless w * nker” and saying, “I hated our music so much that I ended up hating myself.” Robbie fell out with the Led Zeppelin icon – his neighbour – over his home renovations! Robbie would even “troll” Jimmy by loudly playing music…

Most kids love playing with Lego for hours on end, but Oliver Fanshawe’s building sessions have a special purpose. He is one of the first Australians to trial a new type of brick for the vision-impaired. For the past month, the 14-year-old and his mum Melissa have been testing out Lego’s newest product: braille bricks. “Ollie started learning braille when he was about four years old but he’s never loved it,” Melissa tells Woman’s Day from their home in Pullenvale, Queensland. “Now, our Lego braille kit goes missing for hours... he’s having a really good time with it.” Born with Peters anomaly – a disorder of the eye that causes blurred vision – Oliver often relies on technology such as screen readers or virtual systems. So Melissa couldn’t be happier…

Q My dad passed away in September 2020. I was not allowed to fly back home to Ireland to bid him farewell because of the pandemic. Is he OK? I miss him terribly. Caroline MITCHELL SAYS My heart and healing goes out to you Caroline. Your beautiful dad is happy and at peace in Spirit. He tells me that in the moment you could not be with him, his soul came to you. Your dad smiles and says he likes the photo of him you’ve recently put in a frame. He knows you still think of him every day and he loves you very much. Q Who is in this photo with me? I feel it’s a sign. Trish MITCHELL SAYS When I look at this incredible photo, I feel…

The CSIRO has developed a tool to see if you’re in the right mindset to reach your health goals. The Start Strong Diet Quiz assesses what is motivating you to make healthy changes, which values are important to you, and whether you’re willing to commit to making changes. Your results will show you where you are on the “map of successful weight loss”, what drives you and tips for getting started. You can find the quiz at total wellbeingdiet.com…

Loads of beauty secrets we’ve heard rarely discriminate against age, like using baby powder instead of dry shampoo or (safely) heating your eyelash curler for mega-volume. But there are some elements of beauty that become more apparent as we get older, and therefore require entirely new hacks of their own. The good news? Age is just as number, and we’ve got some hacks that will send these beauty bugbears packing. DISGUISE GREYS Whether it’s been a while between appointments or you haven’t got round to using that box dye yet, there are plenty of ways to disguise greys in seconds. Admittedly, these techniques are easier to pull off for dark hair colours, but they’re also the ones to suffer from contrast the most! If you’re dealing with a hefty amount…

Earthy colours Incorporate neutral tones mixed with pops of yellow, ochre and terracotta. These shades help add a warm feeling to your living areas and work well with neutrals. Rustic details Update your interiors with homemade, sustainable and upcycled touches, from furniture to decor. “We’ll see the trend of updating our homes with more rustic, homemade items continue, with an increase in popularity in macrame decor, imperfect ceramics and knitted or woven objects,” predicts the Temple & Webster style team. Defined zones Create a dedicated, separate office nook to make switching off easier when you’re done for the day. If you’re short on space, a fold-up desk and clever organisation will help keep it compact.…

CHEESE-STUFFED PEPPERONI PIZZA SERVES 4 PREP 30 MINS + PROVING COOK 20 MINS • 1 cup warm water • 7g sachet dried yeast • 1 tsp caster sugar • 2½ cups plain flour • 1 tsp salt • 160g pkt cheese stringers • ¼ cup pizza sauce • 2 cups grated pizza cheese • 125g mushrooms, sliced • ½ cup chargrilled capsicum • 50g shaved pepperoni • ½ cup halved marinated artichokes • baby rocket leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Grease a 28cm pizza tray. 2 In a jug, combine warm water, yeast and sugar. Set aside in a warm place 10 mins until mixture is frothy. 3 Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in centre and stir in yeast mixture to form…

Japanese beef casserole Experience Japanese cuisine from the comfort of your living room SERVES 6 Coat 1kg Cleaver’s Organic Beef Chuck Steak, cut into 3cm pieces, with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in a large ovenproof casserole dish over medium-high heat, then set beef aside. Turn heat to medium, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 thinly sliced large brown onion, 2 peeled and sliced medium carrots, 2 sliced celery stalks, 2 crushed cloves garlic and a 2cm piece finely grated ginger, then cook for 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle in 2 tbsp plain flour and 2 tbsp curry powder, and stir until vegetables are coated. Gradually pour in 500ml beef stock and return the beef to the pan with any juices. Bring…

MOVIE PETER RABBIT 2 Margot Robbie, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Debicki and James Corden lend their voices to this fun and lovable animated version of the Beatrix Potter characters. In this sequel, Peter leaves the garden to find his place in the world. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK WIN by Harlan Coben From the author and creator of Netflix series The Stranger comes this riveting page-turner starring a new hero, Windsor “Win” Horne Lockwood, who is thrust into a murder mystery when his suitcase is found at the scene of a grisly crime. OUT NOW (Penguin Random House, $32.99) DVD A COUNTRY PRACTICE BOX SET Relive all of the drama and your favourite memories from one of Australia’s most popular television shows with this epic collector’s edition DVD box set, which features…

Cute kids, aisle 5! CHRISSY TEIGEN John Legend’s model wife scooped up several bargains – and two-year-old son Miles! – while grocery shopping in Los Angeles recently. Stand up, comic! HAMISH BLAKE You’d think that having that incredibly buff body would allow you to find your balance... Better luck next time, Hamish! MEET DANI SIMPSON! DANI WILLIS Cricketer Steve Smith’s stylish wife seems to be getting her fashion inspiration from TV’s most iconic leading lady... Marge Simpson! All spice, no sugar VICTORIA BECKHAM The star showed off her funny side when a friend spotted her initials and the word ‘bakery’ on a van.“Haven’t been this close to a carb in ages!” Victoria quipped. GOGGLE BOX FIFI BOX The media personality’s 20-month-old daughter Daisy Belle takes swimming lessons very seriously, packing…

That’s amore – or just acting? Lady Gaga and her House Of Gucci co-star Adam Driver have been looking extra cosy on the set of their biopic in Italy. “Lady Gaga is drawn to Adam’s good looks,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “And he seems to enjoy her quirkiness. They’ve become close friends on set.” So, understandably, the Star Wars actor’s wife of seven years, Joanne Tucker, is thought to be stressing, especially given 34-year-old Gaga’s reputation for getting close to her male co-stars. “I see a pattern emerging with Gaga & her movie co-stars. I hope Adam’s marriage is strong!” commented one fan online. And insiders say nervous mum-of-one Joanne, 38, is indeed keeping a close eye on the situation with Adam, 37, and Gaga. “Gaga and Bradley Cooper…

Brendan Fevola’s been forced to come to the defence of his stepdaughter Mia Fevola after she was slammed online for going public with her new boyfriend, rising AFL star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. The 21-year-old shared a pretty snap of herself and the Western Bulldogs draft, 18, relaxing on holiday in Port Douglas with a love heart emoji on March 15, but it was met with an ugly response. “Aiming for the dizzy heights of WAG-DOM… please,” read one nasty comment, while another made negative comments about Mia’s dating history. “As a father, that hurts,” Brendan, 40, hit back. “Mia’s been with a couple of football players. That’s OK. People date tradies. That’s their profession.” And while Mia, who previously dated Richmond premiership star Daniel Rioli for two years, is yet to…

Janet Jackson’s finally ready to spill the beans on her famous – and dysfunctional – family. Insiders have revealed the songstress has signed on to film a documentary about her life next year and nothing is off limits – much to her relatives’ dismay. “They’re freaking out, as well they should be,” says a source, adding the 54-year-old singer will be brutally honest about her late father Joe, who was reportedly abusive. “He bullied Janet and made her feel like she was nothing without him.” And while Janet “adored” her King of Pop brother Michael, insiders say she “admits his lifestyle was bizarre” and will address their strange relationship. The mum-of-one will also open up about her bitter custody divorce battle with her ex, businessman Wissam Al Mana. “Doing this…

The Duchess of Cambridge is an aunty again! Last week, the royal’s younger sister, Pippa Middleton, welcomed a baby girl – and her name is a sweet tribute to several of her family members. Grace Elizabeth Jane is named after her two grandmothers, Carole Elizabeth Middleton and Jane Matthews, while Elizabeth is also Aunty Kate’s middle name. ‘’She’s perfect, everyone is overjoyed at such a happy arrival,’’ says one family source. It’s the second child for Pippa, 37, and her hedge fund boss husband James Matthews, 45, who also share two-year-old son Arthur. Little Grace is also a new cousin for Kate and William’s young children, Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, two.…

They’ve already postponed their wedding twice, but friends are questioning whether Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will ever make it down the aisle after they admitted they’re “working through some things” amid widespread split rumours that dominated the Hollywood press last week. For months, the retired baseballer has been plagued by claims he cheated on J.Lo, 51, with reality TV star Madison LeCroy, 30. In January, the Southern Charm star revealed she had been FaceTiming with Alex, but denied the pair had slept together. “He’s never physically cheated on his fiancee with me,” Madison, who reportedly signed an NDA with Alex, claimed. “We are definitely innocent in this.” CONSTANT RUMOURS And while other sources agree a third party isn’t involved, insiders say the scandal “really embarrassed Jen” – especially as…

Expert John Aiken labelled his behaviour at the commitment ceremony as “toxic”, but Married At First Sight groom James appears to have taken none of the feedback on board – the 44-year-old was recently spotted on a wild night out with a mystery woman. The self-professed millionaire was snapped lingering outside a Melbourne club, partying the night away with a slew of female companions. James, who married mum-of-three Joanne on the show, made no attempts to conceal his joy as he was seen both sharing a cigarette and kissing a striking brunette. At one point, he stunned onlookers as he threw himself onto the bonnet of a taxi and was straddled by the woman as they continued their public display of outlandish affection. After their romp, James and the unidentified…

ANDY LEE As one half of comedy duo Hamish and Andy, the 39-year-old once proved himself to be radio and TV gold. But pulled away from his friend Hamish Blake, Andy’s star power appears to have halved as well. While Hamish, 39, has gone on to front Nine’s surprise family-friendly hit Lego Masters, Andy’s turn at going solo on Ten’s The Cube – which was backed by a big-budget marketing campaign – hasn’t been given the same rapturous welcome. The game show, which sees contestants compete in difficult tasks inside a perspex cube, saw just 567,000 people tune in for its premiere. Each episode since has tanked, reaching a low of 351,000 viewers. JACKIE O Jackie has found it hard to find her place on TV, which may come as…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 As your inner glow increases, people will gather around you like moths to the flame. Don’t take on too much – let others share the load or resentment could grow. Meanwhile, Friday’s social stars should lift your spirits nicely! TIME TO TRY Harness Saturday’s health-oriented stars to launch an autumn fitness kick. LADY GAGA Like a classic Aries, the singer goes after what she wants with courage and persistence. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 If your boiling point feels low, blame the stars! A midweek meeting could hit a raw nerve, but after months of aggravation it’s time to speak up and move on. On the upside, as Mars stimulates that entrepreneurial streak, a money-making project could gather steam. TIME TO TRY Organise…

Recent research by Palmer’s skincare shows that the Aussie women are using 16 different face, skin, hair and beauty products, which are worth upwards of $300! So perhaps it’s time for a little declutter. Anita Birges, decluttering and organising expert from Mise En Place (mise-en-place.com.au), shares her top three tips to help you reorganise our bathroom cabinet. #1 CHECK THE DATE The lifespan of makeup is shorter than you think, so it’s vital to keep track of when you open new products and when to throw them out. As a rule, once opened, liquid products should be kept for no longer than six months, and other products a year. If you’re unsure, check the pot symbol on the back of a product for how long it keeps once opened. #2…

TUESDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL LIFESTYLE FOOD Ready, steady, bake!  The beloved cooking show is back, this time with a new host. Comedian and actor Matt Lucas has joined this year’s cast alongside returning host Noel Fielding and beloved judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. For 10 weeks Britain’s best bakers battle it out in a series of challenges to determine who has the tastiest cakes, most perfect pies and flakiest pastries. Jamie’s Ultimate Veg THURSDAY, 8.30PM, SBS FOOD Our favourite British chef returns for this vibrant, hearty – and very healthy – new series that sees Jamie attempt to quash the meat and two veg dinner staple, and bring the side of vegetables to the forefront. Kicking things off, he makes a game-changing cottage pie, gets inspired by amazing Indian street…