Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 17, 2021 i Woman's Day

The Woman’s Day team has been eagerly awaiting the return of Dancing With The Stars for weeks. With some of the past winners hitting the dancefloor, as far as we’re concerned the new contestants have some big tap shoes to fill. This week we chat to both Ada Nicodemou and Schapelle Corby (p28), who tell us why taking part in this year’s competition was no waltz in the park – in fact, Ada tells us she was often up until midnight rehearsing! If tangoing isn’t your thing, we’ve got plenty of other TV coverage to keep you entertained, including all your juicy MAFS gossip. There’s never been a better time to make yourself at home on the couch!…

Tori Spelling’s marriage to Dean McDermott is all but over – but sources say the reality star can’t call it quits because she doesn’t have any money! “Tori’s trapped in an unhappy marriage with no way out,” says an insider. “She’s miserable.” The 47-year-old – who had money seized from her bank account in 2020 to cover one of her many debts – can’t afford pricey lawyers. Not only that, the parents-of-five didn’t sign a pre-nup and sources say Tori fears Dean, 54, “is looking for a mega pay-off, which she’s in no position to give”.…

Pip Edwards recently revealed she had “a cracker of a long weekend”, amid reports she and ex Michael Clarke are giving their relationship another go. The pair, who split in February after less than a year of dating, was snapped beaming as they boarded a boat bound for some fun in the sun on Sydney Harbour on April 4. The couple made it a family affair, bringing Pip’s 13-year-old son Justice along for the day. It was the second time in a week that the former pair were spotted together, after they were seen enjoying a romantic dinner together at Franca Brasserie in Sydney’s Potts Point on March 27. And while Pip, 41, was a no-show at the cricketer’s 40th birthday bash at his Sydney bachelor pad over the Easter…

Just weeks after it was revealed that Princes William and Harry had finally spoken – though it was, according to journalist Gayle King, an “unproductive conversation” – progress has been made between the feuding Wales brothers. It’s believed they last week conferred ahead of “jointly signing off” the final design for a statue in honour of their late mum Princess Diana, which will be unveiled at Kensington Palace on July 1 – which would have been her 60th birthday. “Prince William is trying his best to get on good terms with Harry before the ceremony, if only for their mum,” says a source. “Diana would be devastated if she knew that her boys had fallen out.”…

BETH – WEDDING DRESS The retail worker is hawking her Shona Joy La Lune wedding dress for a steal of $300 on Facebook. BOOKA – MUSIC Booka is now flogging an album made during her time on Married At First Sight titled Demos of a Bride. SAM – CLOTHING LINE Sam launched his own clothing line Grouse Mouse during the premiere episode and is now selling tees worn by Coco for $84.95. JAIME WEDDING – RING The intruder is offloading her stunning $16,200 diamond ring that FIFO worker Chris presented to her on the experiment.…

Life was a walk in the park for Lara Worthington as she enjoyed some fun in the sun with her three sons and husband Sam’s parents Jeanne and Ronald at a Sydney park last week. The beaming beauty appeared to be loving life as a mum-of-three as she spent quality time with Rocket, six, Racer, four, and the couple’s 10-month-old son, whose name has not been released. While Sam, 44, was busy at work on the Sydney Theatre Company production of black comedy Appropriate, Lara, 33, had her hands full with their cute trio – and she wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s such a boys’ club in my house,” says Lara, who has admitted she “would happily have more”. Earlier this year, Lara told Marie Claire that motherhood…

Working a full-time job on Home And Away, raising a child and training for DWTS seven days a week was no picnic for Ada Nicodemou, but having her partner Adam Rigby and eight-year-old son Johnas’ support meant she was able to push through. “It was hard, I was absolutely exhausted. I would finish filming at midnight and then be back in the makeup chair for Home And Away at 6am,” Ada, 43, tells Woman’s Day. “But Adam was just so amazing – he helped me so much [with Johnas], they really were both so supportive.” The iconic actress even admits that returning to the dancefloor was Adam’s idea! “I was talking with him late last year before I was even approached and I said, ‘I’d really like to do it…

After going on a long career hiatus to have children India, eight, and twins Tristan and Sasha, seven, Elsa Pataky has returned to work with gusto, with two Sydney-based film projects on the go. But friends are speculating that the 44-year-old might need to put her feet up again soon, after new pictures surfaced of her tenderly cradling what looks like the beginnings of a baby bump. “If she’s pregnant, I doubt it was planned,” says a source. “But Elsa and Chris love being parents and I’m sure one more would be a welcome addition!”…

Gogglebox turned serious when the three generations of the Silbery clan – Isabelle, 35, Kerry, 67, and Emmie, 91 – startled fans by confessing they are all victims of sexual abuse. The trio made the sad admission while watching Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s interview with A Current Affair’s Tracy Grimshaw about the political sexual misconduct scandal in Canberra. “Emmie, you’ve been sexually assaulted. Mum, you have. I’ve been attacked. All three of us have,” Isabelle remarked. Emmie agreed, “It’s been going on forever.”…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 As Venus spins into your chart’s money sector, your penchant for luxury will grow, with gourmet foods, cosmetics and clothes – just sleep on big decisions, particularly around Thursday. Socially, the whirl of activity isn’t letting up, but hey, it should keep life interesting! TIME TO TRY Splash out on a new pair of walking shoes or look around for a bike. EMMA THOMPSON The confident Aries takes on all her roles with energy and enthusiasm. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Stylish stars are lighting up your chart! If the shopping bug bites, add some quality pieces to your wardrobe or jazz up your home with homewares or art. As Venus settles into in your sign, your taste should be on the money.…

THE EYES HAVE IT Pretty up your peepers in a few seconds flat with some colourful eyeshadow. If you’re not sure what colours suit you, look at your eye colour and have a play. Green and blue eyes pop with pinks, purples and mauves, whereas brown and hazel look dazzling with greens, blues, purples and coppers. Finish with lashings of mascara! 1 Tarte Amazonian Clay Flirt Eyeshadow Palette $29 2 Natio Sapphire Coast Mineral Eyeshadow Palette $21.95 3 Benefit They’re Real Magnet Mascara $46 NEW HAIR HER0 As any hairstylist worth their salt will tell you achieving your best hair yet comes down to one critical factor – the health of your strands. Enter Ikoo’s new thermal wraps, which intensely nourish your locks with hair-loving ingredients in just 15 minutes.…

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APPLE & WALNUT FRANGIPANE TART SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 50g butter, softened • ¼ cup brown sugar • 1 egg • ½ cup ground walnuts • 1½ tbsp plain flour • 1 tbsp butterscotch schnapps • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed • 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced on mandolin • 2 tbsp demerara sugar • icing sugar, ice-cream, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Add egg and beat until combined. Stir in walnuts, flour, schnapps and cinnamon. 3 Place pastry on prepared tray and prick with a fork. Lightly score a border…

MOVIE SUPERNOVA In this intimate love story, Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci) embark on one last road trip through England after Tusker is diagnosed with dementia. Bring your tissues! IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE SUMMER JOB by Lizzy Dent After turning in everything in her life, Birdy runs away to a luxurious Scottish hotel where she pretends to be her best friend, and world-class wine expert, Heather. To make matters worse, she also begins an affair with the love of her life, who thinks she is her best friend! A sweet, light and bright rom-com that’s the perfect weekend read! OUT TUESDAY (Penguin Random House, $32.99) EVENT SEANCE Surrender your soul to the supernatural in this eerie and engrossing experience. Your grasp on reality is challenged as you…

Proud Guy Guy Sebastian was on hand to support wife Jules at the celebstudded launch of her first book, Tea & Honesty, in Sydney, which she dubbed “the day of dreams”. Ready, set, go! Violet, 15, Seraphina, 11, and Samuel, eight, are getting taller by the minute, but they’re not too old for a sprinting race with mum Jennifer Garner. Cute! Lady in red SAG presenter Dame Helen Mirren upped the glamour in not one, but two designer red gowns on the night. Looking fab, Jess! We’re well and truly into autumn now but actress Jessica Marais was in full summer mode when she hit Sydney’s Coogee Beach to soak up the last of the warm weather. One big celebration! Hilaria Baldwin wished hubby Alec a happy 63rd birthday with…

When Samantha Armytage revealed she hadn’t spoken to her former Sunrise co-stars once since her exit early last month, she only fuelled speculation of a rift between her and the Seven team. And now, a well-placed source reveals to Woman’s Day that Sam’s reasoning for shunning her TV family comes down to their ability to replace her so willingly and swiftly with Natalie Barr! “The stark reality has sunk in that Sam wasn’t irreplaceable, and it’s been a hard thing to acknowledge,” says our insider, adding Sam feels somewhat betrayed by those who were once her biggest supporters. “Seven were quick to make the announcement that Nat was taking the reins, and by the end of the first week it was a case of ‘Sam who?’. They have simply wiped…

While Harry was snapped looking lonely as he played with his dog Pula over the Easter weekend in Santa Barbara, things could not have been more different back at his former Windsor home. Buckingham Palace released pictures of a happy Prince Charles, 72, with his 94-year-old mother as they strolled the gardens of Frogmore House. “It had been a long time coming for Charles and the Queen because of the pandemic,” says a source. “They can’t wait to be surrounded by family again. Time will tell if that will ever include Harry.”…

She’s been through the worst of the worst, spending nine years in Bali’s notorious Kerobokan prison and pushing herself to the limits on SAS Australia last year, but Schapelle Corby still says her experience on DWTS has been the most difficult. “I did think at one point, ‘What the hell have I signed up for?’ I didn’t think it was going to be that hard,” she tells Woman’s Day. “There was so much body contact. I don’t like people touching me, so that was an issue I had to overcome. I really struggled with that in the first few weeks.” The 43-year-old also says she found DWTS much harder than SAS because you had to rely on someone else entirely. “You’re relying on them to hold up your body. Dancing…

Gogglebox star Faye Kontos has revealed she’s still finding it hard to cope without her partner Tony, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer nearly two-and-a-half years ago. “It was so hard and it really is a struggle when you lose someone like that, and it still is a struggle to be honest,” says the 57-year-old. Faye, who’s back on our screens in the 13th season of the Logie-winning show, says the level of grief she experienced shocked her when Tony passed in December 2018. HARD DAYS “Looking back now, I honestly didn’t think him dying would hit me as hard as it did because we always knew he was going to go at some point,” admits Faye, who spent 21 months caring for Tony after his diagnosis. “It was…

It’s been a long and crazy ride for Sharon Stone and now, after a stellar decades-long career followed by a seven-year fight for her life after a stroke, she shares much of the gritty details in a tell-all book. The stunning actress shot to superstardom in the early ’90s, thanks to memorable turns in Basic Instinct and Casino, went through a bitter custody battle with ex-husband Phil Bronstein over their son Roan, now 20, and in 2001, suffered a stroke and brain haemorrhage that left her with a one-per cent chance of survival and memory loss. ‘She’d whisper in his ear or brush his face with her fingers’ “I don’t think my life is exceptional,” she recently insisted. “Except that I ended up a movie star.” But readers of the…

Rhali Dobson cried tears of joy when her final match as a professional soccer player ended with an emotional marriage proposal from her partner. Running from the field to celebrate with her Melbourne City teammates and family, the 28-year-old was stunned when Matt Stonham suddenly dropped to one knee and popped the question pitch-side. “I was in absolute shock,” Rhali tells Woman’s Day from her home in Maitland, NSW. “I don’t think I actually said ‘yes’ through the sobbing.” Just weeks before, the former Matildas player had made the decision to retire to support Matt, 35, as he battles brain cancer for a second time. And while she admits she’ll miss the “magical feeling” of playing with her teammates, for Rhali there’s no other choice. MY HERO “It was a…

A Mandy reunion AMANDA SAYS A dog called Mandy comes through and shows me she has recently passed. Mandy tells me she was fine one minute but then the next minute she went downhill very quickly. She shows me she was almost 14 years old when she passed and she was having stomach problems at the time. Three other dogs that have passed over come through with Mandy. They were all given the same name – Mandy. They come through for a chat and I can instantly tell they’re all very different in personality. The most recent Mandy who has passed shows me she used to live with a dog called Rosie Mandy. Rosie Mandy comes through and shows me she is still very young, and is only about two-and-a-half…

Some of the most commonly disliked foods are actually loaded with health benefits, so it’s worthwhile giving them another go. But before you do, work out why it is you don’t like it. It could be that you hated eating it as a child, or you struggle with the texture. It’s best to try a food at least five times, prepared in different ways, to determine if you truly don’t like it. Brussels sprouts “Brussels sprouts are low in kilojoules, but high in nutrients such as protein, vitamin C, calcium, folate, potassium, manganese and vitamin K (which helps protect bone health),” says Madeline Calfas, who is an integrative registered nurse, naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist. “The high-fibre content of brussels sprouts also makes them a great vegie for bowel health. The…

CREAMY FETTUCINE WITH MEATBALLS SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 500g Italian-style pork sausages • 375g fettuccine • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, sliced • 200g button mushrooms, sliced • 300ml tub thickened cream • chives, shaved parmesan, to serve 1 Squeeze out sausage mince and discard casings. Roll level tablespoons of meat into balls. Place on a plate. 2 In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain, return to pan and cover to keep warm. 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan on medium. Cook meatballs in two batches, turning, 4-5 mins. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. 4 In same pan, saute onion 2-3 mins until tender. Add mushroom and cook, stirring, 4-5 mins until tender. 5…

Batter up, Ben! BEN AFFLECK Unrecognisable without his beard, Ben decked out in baseball garb for his new movie The Tender Bar. GIVE US A KISS! KYLY CLARKE Remember when your mum used to embarrass you in public by planting a big old smacker on you? Kelsey Lee, five, knows the feeling all too well, thanks to mum Kyly! Twice the twinning! MATTHEW PERRY & MOLLY HURWITZ Matching masks? Check. Matching flannos? Check. Yep, they’re that couple! WINE O’CLOCK EVA LONGORIA & SANTI The actress loves a glass of red at the end of the day, while son Santi, two, has to settle for water! Mini-me! KATE HUDSON & RANI Is there anything more adorable than a mum matching with her little daughter? The sunny actress and her cute two-year-old…

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are once again reeling at their troubled son Chet’s behaviour. A shocking video of a bloodied Chet allegedly involved in a violent altercation with his ex-girlfriend Kiana Parker hit the internet on March 31. “B*tch just attacked me with a knife,” the 30-year-old rapper claims in the footage, filmed on January 8 at his Texas home. “No, I didn’t,” Kiana is shown shouting back. “You pushed me!” It’s just the latest in a string of upsetting behaviour apparently leaving his A-list parents at a loss. “Chet’s got his demons and lives on the edge,” says an insider. “Tom wants to be supportive. But he also wants to see some change come out of this for Chet.” This incident could prove to be the most serious…

Songstress Celine Dion was once declared “lucky to be alive” after her weight dropped to just 44kg in 2019. But insiders reveal she has a new lease on life and is emerging from months at home “as a new woman”. “She has a fit figure and an optimistic mindset,” says a source of the 53-year-old singer. After finishing her gruelling eight-year Las Vegas residency in June 2019, the prospect of embarking straight into a 2020 world tour left Celine overworked and undernourished. “She had the appetite of a small bird,” says an insider of the star. “She used to push herself to extremes in the studio and rehearsals. She always put her health last.” But the postponement of her Courage tour due to COVID gave the mum-of-three the chance to…

Princess Charlene of Monaco gave royal fans a sweet glimpse into Easter at home with her husband Prince Albert and their six-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques. “Wishing everyone a blessed Easter,” she wrote on social media alongside the snap of the family of four painting eggs. The 43-year-old royal is putting on a united front with her husband, who is facing a paternity suit over a third love child. A 34-year-old Brazilian woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, claims Albert, 63, is the father of her 15-year-old daughter. The accusation, which the prince’s lawyers have dubbed a “hoax”, is even more painful for the family, given Charlene and Albert started dating in 2000 – five years before the Brazilian woman claims she gave birth to Albert’s…

Along-simmering secret feud between the Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has exploded into the public arena, with Anne’s camp now having to deny that she was the infamous ‘‘royal racist’’ that Harry and Meghan referred to in their controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey. The US-based Sussexes made the serious allegation that a senior royal – who they refused to name and shame because it would be “very damaging” to the person – had “concerns” over the colour of their son Archie’s skin before he was born. Now, after insider Lady Colin Campbell, 71, revealed Harry and Meghan’s secret feud with Anne on her podcast last week, royal watchers have been quick to draw the conclusion that Anne must be the one who made the racist comments.…

While the show has never shied away from controversy, this year Married At First Sight has incited intense fan backlash like never before – with many taking to social media to slam its bullying, toxic masculinity and “triggering” gaslighting behaviour by some of its contestants. “This is getting really toxic now, what happened to all the love?” one user wrote on the show’s official Instagram account. “The behaviours on this show are so disgusting. It’s not getting called out enough,” another wrote. And with Nine deciding to mute comments on all of the cast’s Instagram accounts, fed-up viewers have taken matters into their own hands by starting a petition for the network to apologise over their alleged disregard for their duty of care, primarily in regards to Bryce and Melissa,…

Once upon a time, in the not-too distant past, barely a day would go by when world-famous, eccentric actor Tom Cruise wasn’t in the headlines. From his blockbuster movies through to his fascinating love-life, along with being the proud poster boy for controversial religion Scientology, the Top Gun icon was fodder for gossip blogs and talk shows around the globe. But ever since Katie Holmes dramatically divorced him in 2012, severing ties immediately and taking their young daughter Suri, Tom has gone underground. He’s offloaded homes in LA and more recently Colorado, maintaining a small apartment residence in Clearwater, Florida – the epicentre of his church – and is believed to be living almost full-time in London. A friend paints a gloomy picture of the 58-year-old, saying, “Little by little,…

For years the Hemsworth brothers have shared a good-natured rivalry, whether it was over who scored the hottest movie roles or who surfed better waves. Even when both Chris and Liam – the younger two of the acting trio – both tried out for Marvel’s Thor, then 18-year-old Liam didn’t hold it against Chris for getting the part. But Woman’s Day has learned that 13 years later, Chris’ world-famous role is finally coming between them. Due to the pandemic, filming for the latest Thor instalment has moved from Hollywood to Australia, and the border has seen an influx of international A-list names, including Natalie Portman, Jeff Goldblum and Taika Waititi – and Chris has found himself at the centre of a star-studded social scene. The tight-knit cast were recently spotted…

SHARON STONE “He had a thing for blondes,” an insider says of John, who was reportedly smitten with the actress. MADONNA John and the Material Girl had a dalliance in the late ’80s, much to the dismay of his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. CAROLYN BESSETTE After many high-profile romances, John fell hard for the sophisticated Calvin Klein publicist. The couple wed in an ultra-private ceremony on Georgia’s Cumberland Island in 1996. DARYL HANNAH A source says John was still seeing the striking Splash actress when he started dating Carolyn in 1994.…

Holding her gorgeous daughter in her arms, Daisy De can hardly believe her miracle baby is finally here. Diagnosed with severe endometriosis as a teen, the 28-year-old English nanny was given just 0.1 per cent chance of conceiving a child naturally. But Daisy was so determined to realise her dream of having a family, she took drastic action to fund IVF treatment. “I knew it wouldn’t be possible for me to conceive naturally so I decided to sell my home,” she tells Woman’s Day. Daisy knew she would do anything to help make her dream come true. “Infertility hit me hard and becoming a mum was more important,” she says. Over the next eight years, Daisy poured every cent of her $89,000 profit on surgeries and IVF. She went under…

Q When will my health improve? Can you tell me why at this age I feel like I have no friends or anyone to talk to? Am I difficult? Confused MITCHELL SAYS Your angels tell me they are sending you extra healing energy to help with your health. Please stop saying you are “difficult”. You are a kind and sensitive soul. If you can let your guard down, your friendships will blossom. Q Will I find my soulmate? I also lost a friend last year, is she at peace now? Lonely Aquarian MITCHELL SAYS I feel if you make some small changes to your everyday routine it will put you on the path to meeting your soulmate. Your beautiful friend in Spirit tells me she is happy and at peace.…

Get more bang for your bite with these healthy alternatives Swap regular pasta for protein-rich or gluten-free pasta. San Remo Pasta Pro or San Remo Fibre Fest $4.20 each, sanremo.com.au Swap frozen microwave meals for healthy, ready-made meals. My Muscle Chef from $9.55, mymusclechef.com Swap cow’s milk for plant-based milk. All Mighty Bruce Future M*lk $5.50, drinkbruce.com Swap gummy snakes for prebioticloaded lollies. The Natural Confectionery Co Kombucha Lollies $4, woolworths. com.au…

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl EDP 80ml $218 If the bottle alone doesn’t sell this, the intoxicating combination of rose, vetiver, jasmine and tonka bean certainly will. Elizabeth Arden White Tea Ginger Lily EDT 100ml $78 A crowd pleaser, this new edition to the cult White Tea range gives an instant uplifting energy of spice and bright florals. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Paco Rabanne Olympea Blossom EDP 50ml $129 If sparkling blackcurrant and base notes of vanilla sound like they might tickle your senses, this pretty pink bottle is for you. Viva La Juicy Le Bubbly EDP Spray 30ml $65 A new take on a cult classic, this perfume looks as good as it smells. With fizzy notes of pink berries, blood orange, pink…

It’s the distance you can travel on an amount of fuel, and it’s expressed in litres per 100km. Car size and power come into play but obviously the lower the figure, the better. The Citroen Cactus, for example, returns an impressive 3.6L/100km. In some hybrid cars, the figure is even lower – Toyota’s Prius Hybrid is 3.4L/100km. By contrast, the latest Lamborghini Aventador Convertible consumes a thirsty 16.9L/100km. Although we’re guessing if you’re driving a Lambo, you’re not too worried about the price of fuel!…

Adam’s apple fritters MAKES 15. Mix 1½ cups plain flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ¼ cup soft brown sugar, and ¼ tsp salt together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs, ½ cup apple cider and 50g melted butter. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then stir through 3 grated Granny Smith apples. Rest batter in fridge 30 mins. Place 1 vanilla bean and ½ cup caster sugar in a high-speed blender and blend to a powder. In a large saucepan or deep fryer, heat 2 litres canola oil to 175°C. Using a tablespoon, drop in scoops of mixture and fry 3 mins until golden brown. Drain, then sprinkle liberally with vanilla sugar. CONQUER COOKING WITH CHOCOLATE Remco Brigou, head chocolatier and product innovator at Koko Black,…