Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 29, 2021 i Woman's Day

Last week, at the beginning of another lockdown here in Sydney, some members of the Woman’s Day team and I discussed how we were going to do it differently this time – eat nothing but good food, work out every single day, and return to work healthier and fitter than ever. But if our Lifestyle team has taught me anything in the pages of the magazine this week, it’s that sometimes the most important thing we need to do is show ourselves some love. From advice on how to respect your reflection, to dry skin tips and recipes for that chocolatey treat we all crave from time to time, they’ve put together all you need for some self-care. In times like this, I think it might just do the trick.…

She’s made it clear she has no intention of dating any time soon after announcing her shock split three months ago, but Sarah Harris clearly couldn’t resist the charms of Neighbours heartthrob Cameron Robbie recently! The TV host, 39, flirted openly with Cameron – Hollywood star Margot’s 26-year-old brother – when he appeared on Studio 10 last week, giggling her way through the live chat and showering him with compliments. “Oh, you’ve got a killer smile,” Sarah said, while batting her eyelashes, causing both Cameron and her co-host Tristan MacManus, 38, to laugh nervously. Sarah’s playful chat with Cameron comes just months after she announced she was separating from husband Tom Ward after seven years of marriage. While she admitted she was sad, Sarah said the split was amicable and…

Australian pop star Cody Simpson has sparked rumours he’s expecting his first child with model girlfriend Marloes Stevens following a very telling Instagram post. The singer’s girlfriend, 28, who frequently uploads images of her crafty creations to her Instagram, raised eyebrows last week when she documented herself making perhaps her most intriguing art to date – a baby mobile! Adding fuel to the already sizzling fire, Marloes captioned the snap, “Up in the clouds, coming soon.” The pair, who’ve been shacking up together in 24-year-old Cody’s home on the Gold Coast while he attempted to qualify on the Australian swim team for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, have gone from strength to strength in recent weeks, even sparking engagement rumours when he was spotted wearing what appeared to be a promise…

When it was finally confirmed, after several years of planning, that the long-waited unveiling of a Princess Diana statue at Kensington Palace would go ahead on July 1, it was always going to be an emotional event. Not least because insiders held high hopes that reuniting in their late mother’s memory would prompt the warring Wales boys to put their bitter feud behind them. But as the poignant date – which would’ve been Diana’s 60th birthday – drew nearer, William and Harry’s resentment towards each other only grew. In recent months, the rift between them widened when Harry, 36, and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 39, aired the palace’s dirty laundry on television to Oprah Winfrey and on a podcast with Hollywood actor Dax Shepard. For his part, William,…

Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg have managed to achieve one of the rarest things in Hollywood – a long-lasting marriage. But their chances didn’t look good when they spontaneously eloped to Las Vegas in 1984 – just six weeks after they met! “I asked him,” says Bette of the spur-of-the moment decision. “My wedding was two people – my husband and me – and, of course, the Elvis impersonator that married us.” But while they’ve managed to beat the odds, Bette says their 37-year union hasn’t always been blissful. “We used to fight bitterly,” admits the 75-year-old Golden Globe winner, who credits the arrival of their only child Sophie in 1986 for forcing them to fix their relationship issues. “We came to the conclusion that we wanted to raise…

Michelle Bridges has just wrapped up a morning workout session when Woman’s Day catches her for a chat. “I actually had a bit of luxury this morning and had a chance to train!” says the 50-year-old fitness guru, who admits workouts are a rarity these days now she’s a mum to five-year-old Axel. And the personal trainer insists it’s just as hard for her to get motivated on those chilly winter mornings as it is for everyone else. “I know a lot of people think that I must get up and fist pump the air and say, ‘Yes, let’s go and train!’ but I can tell you quite honestly that is not the case,” she laughs. “Just like everybody else, I have to just get there and get it done!”…

“It’s no big deal really,” smiled 14-year-old Fiona Coote in 1984, as she recovered from her miraculous heart surgery. “It doesn’t hurt or anything like that!” Today, 37 years on, Fiona is still smiling. “I am remarkably well but I really do look after myself,’’ she said in 2018. Faced with heart failure resulting from complications brought about by viral-induced tonsillitis, she underwent two transplants – the first was rejected by her body so she had a second transplant in 1986. “If it weren’t for medical research and the wonderful work of Dr Victor Chang, I wouldn’t be standing here today,” she said. Fiona, 51, still works to support heart transplantation in Australia, and has close ties with the Victor Chang Foundation as a patron. She’s also one of the…

Soon after his sister and parents’ deaths in 2001, Sef Gonzales fronted a police press conference appealing for his family’s murderers to come forward. Appearing every bit the shocked and grief-stricken son, Gonzales spoke clearly to cameras about how his father Teodoro or “Teddy”, 46, was his “hero” and “role model”, his mother Mary Loiva, 43, was the “heart of the family” and his younger sister Clodine, 18, was the “life in the family”. He said he wanted justice and offered a $100,000 reward for information. Then at their funerals, in a suit and solemn-faced, Gonzales stood in front of relatives and friends and sang a tribute to his family. ‘People don’t suspect me... I can hide myself’ As he performed an a cappella version of the Mariah Carey-Boyz II…

Q Where is Mr Right for me? I’m 53, single and never married. Is he still going to come to me? Will he be a genuine person, kind and sincere? I’ve waited – why has it been so long? Sharon MITCHELL SAYS I feel old hurts and the fear of never finding Mr Right has put an emotional wall around your heart. You are a beautiful soul who has a lot of love to share but you must let your guard down and trust. Dab a little rose-scented perfume oil over your heart each day for 21 days and say the affirmation, “I am worthy of love. I trust that in divine timing the perfect love will come to me. All is well.” Q My wife was given a silver…

WHAT IS RLT? “By using the natural healing power of red light, you can improve your recovery, how you look and how you feel,” explains Sam Lehain, founder and director of Bionik Wellness (bionikwellness.com.au). Red light therapy is an entity in itself but is also made up of a few elements, the most common being near-infrared light. “Red light is readily absorbed by [your body’s] surface tissues and cells, leading to enhanced skin health and healing. Near-infrared light is invisible to the human eye and penetrates into deeper tissues, leading to enhanced recovery and inflammation support.” THE BENEFITS There’s an extensive list of what red light therapy may contribute to: Repairing sun damage Diminishing wrinkles, scars and stretch marks Healing acne Reducing inflammation Enhancing exercise performance Repairing and rebuilding muscle…

PEARLY WHITES A powerful peroxide-free whitening formula that’s effective and sensitivity-free. Oh, and it works in just 10 minutes! Hismile PAP+ Teeth Whitening Kit $149 SCRUB UP Replacing the toothbrush head isn’t only reserved for electric toothbrushes. This brush set has a changeable head that easily snaps into place and a magnetic holder for hygienic storage. Oral-B Clic Starter Kit $29.99 DENTURE CARE Cleaning removable dental appliances just got a whole lot easier. Apply three pea-sized drops of this cleansing gel and twist the device by hand to give dentures a squeaky clean. Dr Mark’s Clean & Care Kit $35.95 BYE, BAD BREATH With peppermint oil and fresh mint, swish this once or twice a day to help prevent plaque-causing bacteria and bad breath. Lovebyt Peppermint Botanical Mouthwash $24.95…

Picture-perfect playmat Do your bit to protect Mother Nature with these eco-friendly, hypo-allergenic creations. Every sale of these adorable linen playmats by Warren Hill sees 10 trees planted thanks to the brand’s affiliation with Trees for the Future (trees. org). Plus, the French linen is filled with a soft padding for bub’s fragile head. $154.95 mywarrenhill.com Riveting read Brace yourself for an all-new wildlife warrior for youngsters to obsess over! Plugga, a 120kg rescued green sea turtle who moved into Sea Life Sydney Aquarium last year, has proved so popular he's warranted his own biography. The incredible true story of his rescue is captured in Plugga The Green Sea Turtle with all profits – not just a portion! – going towards caring for turtles in the wild. $15 shop.sydneyaquarium.com.au Baby…

CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY FUDGE BROWNIES MAKES 12 PREP 15 MINS COOK 30 MINS • 200g butter, chopped • 200g dark chocolate, chopped • 2 tbsp cocoa • 1¼ cups brown sugar • 3 eggs, whisked • ¾ cup self-raising flour, sifted • ²/³ cup frozen raspberries • fudge sauce, fresh raspberries, to serve HAZELNUT CRUNCH • ½ cup caster sugar • 2 tbsp water • ½ cup chopped skinless roasted hazelnuts • 1 tsp cocoa 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line an 18cm x 28cm slice pan and an oven tray with baking paper. 2 In a small saucepan, stir butter, chocolate and cocoa on medium heat until melted. Transfer to a bowl. Cool slightly. Whisk in sugar and eggs. Fold in flour. Pour into slice pan.…

A family affair Hilary Duff, husband Matt Koma and their brood – Luca, nine, Banks, two, and three-month-old Mae – stepped out for a walk in LA. Colour splash! Drew Barrymore couldn’t have picked a more colourful backdrop to take her picture in front of at a Pride event in New York! The Woods hit the beach Reality star couple Sam and Snezana Wood took their young daughters Willow, three, and Charlie, one, on holiday to the Gold Coast for some fun in the winter sun. Cam’s a Keith fan! Married At First Sight star Cameron Merchant couldn’t believe his luck running into music superstar Keith Urban, calling him a “dead set legend, genuine top bloke!”. Garden for Grace Bindi Irwin, husband Chandler Powell, her mum Terri and brother Robert…

She’s kept a low-profile since leaving Australia for the UK years ago, but Holly Valance raised eyebrows when she stepped out in London last week – without her wedding ring on. The 38-year-old, who has been married to British billionaire Nick Candy, 48, since 2012, looked downcast as she strolled around the Chelsea neighbourhood with her mum Rachel Vukadinovic. But after a spot of lunch, Holly, who shares daughters Luka, seven, and Nova, three, with Nick, enjoyed some retail therapy in the upmarket part of London with her mum.…

Sources say Prince Charles is so devastated by Prince Harry’s recent behaviour that he couldn’t even bring himself to be in the same country for his son’s arrival. Instead, he fled to his beloved Birkhall home in Scotland – and sparked a major security scare. “Just like when he ran off to Wales alone after Prince Philip died in April, Charles has now done a bunk to Scotland for the weekend while Harry’s about,” says a source. “He turned his phone off and no one could reach him for three days – not even his security chiefs – and it did spark some concern. He only wanted a skeleton protection outside so he could be truly alone, which was a nightmare for the Met Police to not have eyes on…

They’ve spent much of their eight-year relationship doing the long-distance thing between the US and the UK, and Courteney Cox admitted recently the pandemic has made things even harder to see her man Johnny McDaid. But the wedding countdown is finally on for the 57-year-old actress and the Snow Patrol singer, 44, with Courteney planning a move to London, where Johnny is based, to become Mrs McDaid! The pair got engaged in 2014 but were forced to put their plans on hold in 2015, with an insider telling Woman’s Day that Courteney couldn’t relocate because her ex-husband, actor David Arquette – with whom she shares daughter Coco – lives in the US. HEARTBREAK “David is a devoted father and the thought of Coco living so far away just wasn’t an…

Ewan McGregor has surprised the world with the arrival of a newborn baby boy with his actress girlfriend Mary Elizabeth Winstead – who he left his wife for after an on-set affair. But what’s even more shocking is that it was his formerly estranged daughters, Clara and Esther, who announced the happy news. Family friends say the arrival of baby Laurie has “healed all wounds” after his daughters blamed the 50-year-old star and Mary, 36, for breaking mum Eve Mavrakis’ heart in 2017, after he and Mary fell in love on the set of Fargo. FORGIVENESS The shocking on-set romance blew wide open in October 2017, when Ewan and Mary were snapped kissing in a London cafe, followed four months later by Ewan and Eve filing divorce papers to end…

Working as a registered nurse advising women with gestational diabetes how to lose weight, Tamara Macdonald always felt like a fraud. Tipping the scales at 115kg, the 22-year-old knew she needed to make a change. “Telling mums to lose weight when I was overweight myself... I felt like a huge hypocrite,” Tamara tells Woman’s Day from her home in Camden, NSW. Ten years later, the 36-year-old is half the woman she used to be, losing an amazing 50kg. A flyer offering free fitness assessments was the push Tamara needed to take control of her life and her weight. “The personal trainer told me my physical age was 88 – and I was only 22!” recalls Tamara. “I burst into tears... I didn’t want to end up in an early grave.”…

Camel talk! AMANDA SAYS As soon as I connected I had about 60 camels all talking to me at once! One of the camels, Uluru, tells me she was one of the originals of the 11 that were first rescued. Uluru is extremely happy to be a part of the family and has seen many new rescued camels come onto the property over the years. Each and every one of the camels feel so blessed to be free, safe and happy now. They all know Michelle would never let anything happen to them. They also know they are now part of a business and freely give milk to make the products that help pay for their upkeep. As people can come and visit them on the farm, the friendly camels…

Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Hello Birthday Girl! An image overhaul might add a real spring to your step, while on the health or fitness front, Saturn could spur you into making an overdue decision. With your routines in a state of flux, making positive changes should be easy. Why not start with a good cut and colour? TIME TO TRY Spend some time and money on yourself – you deserve a few treats! SOFIA VERGARA A passionate and inspired Cancerian, this outgoing actress embodies the sign’s classic traits. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Need a lift? Throw yourself into something active – both your health and your mood should pick up instantly. Dancing might hit the spot, along with team sports and live shows. Don’t waste Sunday’s…

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At the end of a 1.6km driveway behind a gated entry in Telluride, Colorado, you’ll find this sprawling log cabin house (plus a guest home) that once belonged to Tom Cruise, 59. With privacy at the forefront of the design at Tom’s request, the homes are nestled deep within the rolling mountains, with a national park next door. Spanning across 130 hectares, the seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom property complements its natural surroundings thanks to a cedar timber and native stone-clad exterior. Inside, the vibe is just as rustic as wooden beams line the ceiling, walls and roof with large expanses of glass. Two fireplaces make relaxing in the lounge room a cosy affair, no matter the season. The views are spectacular and enjoyed in each direction from patios and balconies, or by…

CHICKEN & BASIL NOODLE STIR-FRY SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 12 MINS • 1 tbsp peanut oil • 1 red onion, thinly sliced • 2 tsp finely chopped lemongrass • 1 tbsp minced ginger • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 500g chicken mince • 2 tbsp red curry paste • 100g green beans, 5cm lengths • 2 tbsp fish sauce • 2 tbsp lime juice • 1 tbsp brown sugar • 200g rice stick noodles, soaked, drained • 1 cup Thai basil leaves • ¼ cup crushed peanuts 1 In a wok or large frying pan, heat oil on high. Stir-fry onion, lemongrass, ginger and garlic 1 min until fragrant. 2 Add chicken mince and stir-fry 5-6 mins, breaking up lumps, until evenly browned. 3 Mix in curry…

The Big Bake THURSDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL LIFESTYLE FOOD Just when you thought you’d have to wait another year for The Great British Bake Off to return, along comes another series showcasing Britain’s budding dessert chefs! In this new reality competition series, three professional teams have five hours to design, bake and decorate a grand cake creation based on a particular theme. These clever bakers need to think big and bold, blowing up their designs to gigantic proportions in order to win the cash prize. The Great Celebrity Bake Off MONDAY, 8.30PM, LIFESTYLE FOOD, FOXTEL Everybody’s favourite TV judges – Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig – are back to critique another set of hopeful celebrity bakers, who are doing their bit in aid of Stand Up To…

MOVIE BLACK WIDOW Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as the mysterious Black Widow in this action-packed spy thriller, which is the first film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It also stars Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Rachel Weisz. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK FALSE WITNESS by Karin Slaughter The US crime writer is back to her best in this taut thriller about esteemed lawyer Leigh, whose life spirals out of control when a new client threatens to out her about a terrible secret he’s kept buried since he was a teenager. OUT WEDNESDAY (HarperCollins Australia, $32.99) EVENT JESUS CHRIST SPERSTAR Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical comes to Queensland’s Twelfth Night Theatre in Bowen Hills for a strictly limited season. Shows run from this Friday until July 18. TICKETS…

Duchess Meghan was keeping her eye on Harry’s movements while he was back in London for more reasons than just their ugly family feud with the Windsors, say sources. An insider tells Woman’s Day Meghan is also “not thrilled” that his return to the motherland has him firmly in the crosshairs of his ex, Cressida “Cressy” Bonas – aka the one who got away, according to his friends. UK media reports that Prince Harry stayed at Frogmore Cottage with his cousin Princess Eugenie, who happens to be free-spirited Cressy’s best mate. “Cressida is often over at Eugenie’s, a fact which can’t have escaped Meghan’s attention,” says a source. “I bet her mind is running wild with the suggestion that Harry and Cressida could meet up at Frogmore without Meghan ever…

Like most Aussies, the pandemic is making it hard for Sophie Monk to make plans – especially wedding ones! “We’re just kind of going with the flow because you don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow [with COVID],” she tells Woman’s Day. “The good thing is I can organise something in a week!” The 41-year-old, who announced her engagement to sales manager Joshua Gross, also 41, in January, says that when the big day does happen, it will be “very low-key”. “Because everything I do is an event, I’ll probably pull it back so it’s just about us. If there’s a crowd there, naturally I just try and make jokes and perform,” Sophie reveals. The reality star says she’ll also be ditching a bridal party. “I don’t think I’ll have…

As far as siblings go, they don’t get much more different than Matthew and Lauren Newton. Matthew, 44, lives in New York after fleeing to the US in disgrace after a string of violent incidents. His 40-year-old sister, meanwhile, remains in Melbourne, where she lives with her husband Matt Welsh and their six children, just around the corner from her parents’ Hawthorn home. Lauren has long said she couldn’t raise such a large family without the help of Bert and Patti, but now, due to illness and injury, it’s Lauren who’s been forced to step up for them – alone. Woman’s Day understands she is pleading with Matthew to come home from New York, where he lives with wife Catherine Schneiderman, 28, to share the load of caring for their…

FROM CO-STARS TO LOVERS In late 2016, Ewan and Mary met on the Canadian set of the third season of TV show Fargo, where they played onscreen love interests. MARY DIVORCES, THEN KISSES EWAN! In October 2017, six months after Mary announced her divorce from filmmaker Riley Stearns, pictures surfaced of her kissing Ewan in a west London cafe. EWAN SPLITS FROM WIFE AFTER 22 YEARS One day after he was seen kissing Mary, People reported that Ewan had quietly separated from his wife in May, and just months later, he filed for divorce. DAUGHTER SINGS ABOUT HER PAIN Ewan’s daughter Esther made her feelings about her broken family clear in her song Made You A Man – thought to be penned after seeing her dad kissing much-younger Mary. EWAN’S…

He was a remarkable man doing extraordinary work saving hundreds of lives with his skills as a surgeon. But Victor Chang was also a husband – to wife Ann – and a loving father of sons Matthew and Marcus and daughter Vanessa, a family who were incredibly proud of his achievements. “He used to tell me he was just like a plumber, for humans,” Marcus Chang said in 2011. “I’m sure he would be looking down today, incredibly proud to see that his dream lives on in such a special place.” Tragically of course, in 1991, when Dr Chang was just 54, he was killed, gunned down outside his home in Sydney’s Mosman in a botched extortion attempt. That day the world lost an incredible medical mind, and a family…

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As women, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of negative self-talk. You know, the “I feel uncomfortable in these clothes, I wish I looked like her, why don’t I have a flatter tummy” type of conversations we have with ourselves. Now, it’s OK to admit that body confidence and self-love can’t be learned overnight. In fact, they’re not even a final destination – learning them is a journey of highs and lows. But one thing is for sure, it’s possible to feel beautiful, confident and powerful and treat the woman you see in the mirror with as much respect and love as you would your daughters, sisters, mothers and friends. Natalie Angel, body positivity advocate and founder of fashion try-on and styling Instagram account Let Me Try…

Decadent duck & lemon No need to order takeout when you can make this! SERVES 4 To prepare the duck, remove breast fillets and place onto paper towel, skin-side up. Remove duck wings, neck and legs and chop finely. Chop remaining carcass into small pieces. For the duck broth, place a large saucepan over medium to high heat. Add wings, neck, legs and carcass and cook until browned and crispy. Add 1.2L water, 3-4 sprigs lemon verbena leaves and 2-3 tbsp salt and bring to a simmer. Add 1 tbsp goji berries, 2 tbsp sugar, 1-2 tbsp white vinegar and 1 tbsp each white and black peppercorns. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 10-15 mins. Skim fat from surface and simmer a further 10-15 mins. Pass broth through a lined fine sieve into…

YOU MISSED A SPOT! KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN With stylists at her beck and call, you’d think someone could have told the eldest Kardashian sister to tan her feet when wearing see-through heels! Hugh’s that? HUGH GRANT The Notting Hill heartthrob looked ready to tackle the fiercest of elements when he was spotted in London’s Chelsea on his way to the gym. Not sure what class he was going to, but it looks like it was going to be intense! ARE YOU SERIOUS? YAHOO SERIOUS The Australian ’90s icon-turned-recluse was barely recognisable as he took his pooch for a walk at Palm Beach in Sydney. Baby’s got style! EVA LONGORIA The Desperate Housewives alum was almost upstaged by her adorable three-year-old son Santiago in his upside-down shades. The start of a new…