Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 37, 2021 i Woman's Day

Many kids see their dad as some sort of hero figure, but for 11-year-old Ruby Anderson, her dad Glenn quite literally became her hero when their yacht sank off the coast of Western Australia earlier this year. They tell us about their scary ordeal (p38), which ended up only strengthening their father-daughter bond – and somehow didn’t quash their shared sense of adventure! While we’re here, a happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there celebrating with their families this Sunday. And a special shout-out to my daughter’s very own super-dad, Luke!…

Reese Witherspoon’s love of vino is no secret, after her infamously drunken run-in with the law in 2013. And while she’s certainly curtailed her consumption of the finest of wines, the 45-year-old actress is thought to have raised eyebrows at the Amber Waves Cafe in Amagansett, Long Island, last week, with an onlooker telling gossip site Deux Moi, “She stormed off after the girl couldn’t sell her wine before noon.” Friends are quick to defend the mum-of-three, who is working round-the-clock on an impossible number of projects. “She is working crazy hours right now so her body was probably in evening mode,” says one pal. “She’s a workaholic, not an alcoholic, so by midday she’s already worked eight hours. “It’s not like her to be so obvious about it in…

Angelina Jolie had her doting daughters Zahara, 16, Shiloh, 15, and Vivienne, 13, waiting to greet her – and give loving hugs – after the star emerged from a six-hour visit to a hospital in Burbank, California on August 20. While the Oscar winner’s long visit could be cause for alarm, a source insists to Woman’s Day it was nothing more than a routine check-up. “Angelina takes her health very seriously,” says the insider of the 46-year-old actress, who underwent a preventive double mastectomy in 2013 after learning she was at a high risk of developing breast cancer. “Having the breast cancer gene and what she went through to avoid that was a huge ordeal for the whole family, especially her girls, who are old enough now to understand what’s…

Prince Harry made his first public appearance since his baby girl Lilibet’s birth in June, playing polo alongside his friend Nacho Figueras at a charity match in Aspen, Colorado. But despite helping to raise $4.85 million for his African charity Sentebale, the Duke of Sussex – who has lectured others on climate change issues – was heavily criticised last week for being a “hypocrite” and choosing to fly home to California in a private jet.…

Prince Charles was humiliated last week when he found himself trending on Twitter with a swathe of unflattering comparisons to actor Dominic West, who plays the heir in the new seasons of The Crown. Trolls lambasted casting directors for hiring someone so good-looking to play a young Charles, somewhat unfairly comparing the suave-looking Dominic, 51, to current pictures of the 72-year-old prince. “Charles has an ego on him, mark my words,” says an insider. “He won’t have liked the fact everyone’s forgotten what a catch he was back in the day! “Charles is mortified he’s taking a beating over his looks. Thank God he has Camilla to laugh him through these moments. “The poor man’s phone lit up when the publicity shots were dropped! Good old Kate [Duchess of Cambridge]…

A little over a year ago, Samantha Armytage waved goodbye to her Bondi home and her highly coveted breakfast TV gig in Sydney and moved to the Southern Highlands with her new husband, Richard Lavender. And while she’s since endlessly praised her new quiet existence in Bowral, Sam, 44, has sparked whispers all may not be as idyllic as it seems, after she quietly bought a $1.5 million apartment in the heart of Sydney last week. Talking to Woman’s Day, an insider close to her camp says the former Sunrise host was getting “itchy feet” in the countryside, and was missing the cosmopolitan life she once had. FEELING RESTLESS “No one, least of all Sam, expected that within a year of tying the knot with Richard she’d be getting itchy…

In a surprise feat that no one saw coming, Seven’s The Voice has been a ratings triumph since it premiered three weeks ago. And despite having its doubters – including execs at the series’ previous home, who wished Seven “well in their quest to revive yet another Nine show” – host Sonia Kruger puts the winning formula down to the calibre of talent on offer this year. “Viewers have really been drawn to the outstanding level of talent... just when you think you’ve heard the best, there is someone who blows everyone out of the water,” she tells Woman’s Day. “We’re going back to grassroots and uncovering those talented diamonds in the rough – the show has found its heart and soul again, which the audience are there for.” Since…

Staffy-cross Ellie was Amanda and Clint Cini’s first baby. She arrived soon after their honeymoon in 2008 and quickly became the most important member of their family. “She was such a socialite,” Amanda, 40, laughs. “Everyone knew her. She thought she owned our street!” When the Gold Coast couple’s actual children came along, Taj, now 10, and Kya, nine, Ellie fitted in around them, and as long as she got her homemade dinners, she was happy. But by the age of 12, Ellie was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and, too old to operate on, the vet explained there would come a time when it would be kinder to help the faithful pup over the rainbow bridge. That day came 18 months later, last April, when Ellie was suddenly unable to…

Q There is a spirit that stands in my bedroom doorway each night. Can you tell me who it is and why they are there? Is there anything they want me to know? Raylene MITCHELL SAYS I feel that you are being visited by two different spirits. One is a lovely gentleman from your father’s side of the family and the other is an older lady from your mother’s side. They don’t mean to frighten you when they visit. They’re just making sure you’re OK and watching over you. I feel you are a very protected lady. Q Will I find real love anytime soon? I have a constant feeling of a spiritual presence and wonder if it’s my late friend Roy? Peta MITCHELL SAYS Your nan in Spirit tells…

KATSU CHICKEN CURRY SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 25 MINS • 4 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed •1/3 cup seasoned flour • 1 egg • 1 tbsp water • 1 cup panko crumbs •1/3 cup vegetable oil • 1 onion, thinly sliced • 1 carrot, chopped • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1 tbsp curry powder • 2 tsp cornflour • 2 cups chicken stock • 1 tbsp light soy sauce • 2 tsp honey • sushi rice, sliced green onion, salad, to serve 1 Dust chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into combined egg and water. Coat in crumbs, pressing well. Chill until needed. 2 In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium. Cook onion 4-5 mins, stirring, until golden. Reduce heat to…

JACKFRUIT This large, green and spiky fruit has a stringy, meat-like consistency when cooked, making it the perfect alternative to shredded chicken and pulled pork. As for taste, it’s similar to pineapple when eaten raw, and neutral when cooked. Plus, it’s packed with high doses of vitamins A and C, potassium and fibre. MUSHROOMS Known for their dense texture, the fungus family make great options for burgers, tacos and even mushroom steak. They contain selenium, a rich antioxidant that helps boost the immune system and protects the body from ageing. SEITAN Made from wheat gluten, seitan boasts a savoury taste and is a hearty source of protein – one 85g serving contains 15-21g of plant protein. You can make it yourself with water, flour, nutritional yeast and spices, or buy…

Skin deep COLIN FASSNIDGE While his desire for a softer visage is admired, the My Kitchen Rules star’s mask is making our skin crawl… A is for awkward RENEE ZELLWEGER The actress is so smitten with her new man Ant Anstead that she literally threw herself all over him! And the loved-up couple clearly didn’t mind having an audience... Blooper reel! MELISSA McCARTHY Filming Nine Perfect Strangers looked like a real hoot, judging by these behind-the-scenes snaps from Melissa! But we have to know – who won the fight, you or Nicole Kidman? Back to the... past MICHAEL J FOX Flashback Friday! The actor reunited with Doc – sorry, Christopher Lloyd – to reminisce about their Back To The Future days. “Best of times,” Chris wrote. It’s the DIY ’do!…

Cheat day What a legend! John Legend took his kids Luna, five, and Miles, three, out for an ice-cream and coffee date while in New York. Daddy day care Matty J looks happy to have his hands full while on daddy duty with daughters Marlie-Mae, two, and Lola, six months. Emma hits the track Emma Watson revved up her holiday on the Spanish island of Ibiza with a race around a go-kart track with some friends. She feels the need… the need for speed! Military man Rod Stewart rounded up his best brocade and a bevy of blonde beauties to film his first music video in six years outside the Albert Memorial in London. Puppy love David Warner and his youngest daughter Isla, two, took their new pooch Cookie out…

Law & Order: Organized Crime stars Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni teased fans online last week that their characters Detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler may be about to get steamy on screen in the upcoming second season of the hit TV show. The actor, 60, posted a pic of the pair looking cosy on set, and it wasn’t long before the actress, 57, tweeted a flirty response. “Are you blushing? it’s getting hot in here @Chris_Meloni,” she replied. Given the duo are famously friendly away from work too, it can’t be easy for Mariska’s husband, Younger star Peter Hermann, 54, to see his spouse so close to her co-star……

Embattled Britney Spears is under investigation for alleged battery, after a staff member at her home accused the pop star of striking her. According to reports, the bust-up occurred after her housekeeper removed Brit’s two dogs, fearing they were malnourished. Page Six reports that Britney, 39, feared the housekeeper was colluding with her father, Jamie Spears, to take the dogs. The staff member claims Britney struck her on the arm while slapping a phone out of her hand during a confrontation on August 16. Britney’s lawyer denied the claims, calling them “nothing more than a manufactured ‘he said, she said’ regarding a cell phone, with no striking and obviously no injury whatsoever”. While the staff member returned the singer’s dogs on August 20 and no longer works for her, at…

Aside from his personal secretary, the only other non-family member at Prince Philip’s funeral in April was Penny Knatchbull, the Countess Mountbatten of Burma. Her inclusion in the small COVIDrestricted gathering was a gracious acknowledgement by the Queen of her importance to Philip throughout his life. However, that respect may be a thing of the past as TV bosses from The Crown plan to include Philip and Penny’s “special friendship” in a storyline for the upcoming new series – and sources say the palace is bracing for the worst. “When the story about Philip and the ballet dancer aired in season one, it was trending on Twitter!” says a palace insider. “So it’s safe to assume they’re going to drum up Philip and Penny’s friendship into something more exciting, except…

The Block fans watched in horror as twins Josh and Luke were implicated in a shock cheating scandal this week, but no contestant was in the clear as producers scrambled to find out who broke the rules. And now Woman’s Day can exclusively share the photo at the centre of the storm – a snap of the top secret production schedule that fellow contestant Ronnie claims was used to gain an unfair advantage in the TV competition. “It allowed them to plan ahead and know which day the challenges were happening,” a Block insider reveals. “It gives people an advantage not only for that week’s room, but for the entire competition. With $100K at stake, any kind of cheating is a big deal.” Host Scotty Cam tells Woman’s Day he…

While he’s been off our screens for some time, Rove McManus, 47, could be set for an almighty comeback, with an industry insider revealing to Woman’s Day that he’s been holding “secret meetings” with Nine – and it means fans could soon be waking up to the funnyman on Today! “Rove would bring a fresh face to breakfast TV,” our source divulges. “It would certainly lighten the format and after COVID, everyone will be longing for a reason to exhale and smile.” The speculation comes after Rove was snapped trying to make a quiet exit from the Nine offices in Perth last week. And while current host Karl Stefanovic – who’s contracted to Nine until 2023 – is safe for now, he’ll no doubt be nervous as yet another name…

JOHN PEARCE No stranger to showbiz, John, 30, has competed in Ninja Warrior and Australia’s Got Talent in previous years, and was also part of the chart-topping boy band Justice Crew, who’ve toured alongside Janet Jackson and One Direction. TSEHAY HAWKINS At just 15, Tsehay is the youngest Wiggles member ever! The award-winning dancer, who was born in Ethiopia and adopted by an Australian family, is also the Australian and World Youth Ladies Salsa and Urban Latin champion. EVIE FERRIS Evie is an Indigenous Australian and a talented ballet dancer – she was the second First Nations woman to have joined The Australian Ballet. In a nod to her ballet heritage, Evie, 24, wears blue ballet shoes to coordinate with her Wiggles shirt. KELLY HAMILTON Formerly a back-up dancer for…

BELLA TAYLOR SMITH “She gives me goosebumps every time she performs and exudes pure joy every time she sings. It’s as if this is what she was born to do.” HALIMAH KYRGIOS “She may not be as well-known as her famous tennis playing brother Nick, but if singing was a sport, she would be on centre court at Wimbledon!” JORDAN & SIAN FULLER “The singing siblings! I’m so glad Sian took the opportunity to say ‘yes’ to audition on the spot. Her performances so far have been incredible.” ARLO SIM “He’s a very rare and special find on The Voice. He’s unique in just about every way – not to mention supremely talented.” MICK HARRINGTON “He has an extraordinary gift when it comes to singing, and his love for his…

Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 An air of excitement is building! As your confidence increases, new interests and possibilities will be explored. Some Virgos may even step into a new role, but don’t overdo it or silly mishaps could take the gloss off things. Watch your step (literally) and factor in plenty of R&R. STAR TIP If your work or computer skills need updating, sign up for studies this week. SALMA HAYEK The actress is a fan of meditation when it comes to getting her R&R. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Ready to turn over a new leaf? Diets and decluttering drives could set you onto a fitter, healthier path as the weather warms up. As a bonus, your trash is someone else’s treasure. If you’re searching for…

A great foundation formula has the power to enhance your complexion, boost your confidence and possibly rewind the clock a little. When it comes to getting great results as you age, it’s all about knowing the right techniques to flatter your face. “Instead of trying to hide flaws as we might when we’re younger, think about enhancing what you have,” says Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London. That might mean focusing on different parts of your face, switching formulas and getting your hands dirty again. “The issue is that as we mature, foundation can sit on skin and emphasise lines if we don’t adapt,” Trinny tells. Discover how to achieve natural-looking coverage and make skin glow with a few new tricks... Rule #1 SMOOTH THE WAY Good hydration plays a…

VEAL & PORK POLPETTE SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS + SOAKING COOK 30 MINS • 2 slices ciabatta, torn • ½ cup milk • 250g pork mince • 250g veal mince • 1 onion, grated • 1 egg, whisked • grated zest, juice 1 lemon • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tbsp olive oil • 700ml bottle passata • 2 cups chicken stock • 2 cups risoni TOPPING • ½ cup finely chopped parsley • 2 lemons, finely grated zest • 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 Place bread in a bowl. Add milk. Set aside 10 mins. 2 In a bowl, combine pork mince, veal mince, onion, egg, lemon zest and juice, and garlic. Squeeze milk from bread. Add bread to mixture. Discard milk. Season. Roll mince mixture into…

Macadamia-crusted fish with sweet potato chips Celebrate National Macadamia Nut Day on September 4 with this ultra-delicious six-ingredient recipe SERVES 2 To make the chips, if using an oven, preheat to 180°C. Cut 1 small sweet potato into French fry-sized pieces and toss in 1 tbsp garlic-infused extra-virgin olive oil. Place sweet potato fries into an air fryer on 180°C (or on a baking tray if cooking in the oven). Cook 7 mins in the air fryer, or 15 mins in the oven. For the macadamia crumb, combine 140g finely chopped macadamias with 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley, juice from ½ lemon, zest from 1 lemon, 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil and pinch of salt. For the fish, place macadamia crumb on top 2 x 120g salmon fillets (or fish…

How would you describe Only Murders In the Building and who do you play in the show? Steve, 76: Only Murders In The Building is a crime comedy with Selena Gomez as part of an amazing cast with brilliant writing, and it has us two old guys in it. It’s great. I play Charles Hayden-Savage, who is an actor who was very popular in the ’80s but not so much now, which is nothing at all like me of course (laughs). Martin, 71: My character, Oliver Putnam, is a struggling Broadway director who lives in the same New York building as Charles. Both of these guys are obsessed with true crime stories but, until a murder happens in their building, they only really know of each other from maybe taking…

Chris Hemsworth has sparked hints he’s looking to move to Sydney permanently, after he was spotted inspecting a lavish mansion in the southern suburb of Burraneer Bay. And it seems the 38-year-old actor is very keen on the $50 million waterfront pad – which features 19 bathrooms, six kitchens, a bowling alley and its own “batcave” garage, with room for 20 cars – as he was spotted checking out the property not once, but three times! But Chris will have some convincing to do when it comes to his wife Elsa Pataky, who’s made it clear she doesn’t want to set up home in Sydney. “I definitely couldn’t live in [a city] again. It’s not for me,” the 45-year-old actress said in July, admitting the couple’s three children, daughter India,…

Actor Channing Tatum and director Zoe Kravitz’s on-set sparks while shooting their film Pussy Island have spilled over into real life, with the pair looking cosy while out together in New York. “There’s more than a friendship going on with Channing and Zoe,” a source told E! News of the pair, who were spotted snuggling while on a bike ride in the Big Apple on August 18. “They’re spending a lot of time together and having fun. They’re more than just close friends or co-stars. Their relationship has grown into more.” It isn’t the first time the duo have been snapped together, and Zoe, 32, who split from her husband of 18 months, Karl Glusman, eight months ago, has also gushed publicly about Channing, 41. “Chan was my first choice,…

Another one that got away! Last week, Dr Chris Brown’s ex-girlfriend and former Home And Away star Kassandra Clementi announced she’s engaged to fellow actress Jacqueline Toboni. The news comes just months after another of Chris’ exes, Kendall Bora, announced she’s set to wed Weekend Sunrise co-host Matt Doran. Chris and Kendall dated for two years and rumours swirled that they were talking marriage before their 2018 split. It can’t be easy for the TV vet to see his exes settle down, especially since he’s been open about wanting to find The One and start a family. “If you’d told me at 20 I’d be unmarried and without kids I probably would’ve been horrified. But it’s my doing,” says the 42-year-old. “I’m certainly looking for The One. I don’t want…

Queen-to-be Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has been studying The Queen for years in a bid to do half as good a job when she takes the throne – and that includes forming long-term allies. Sources can reveal Kate, 39, is slowly building a team of “special loyal friends”, including Sophie and Edward’s talented daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, 17, who is facing the decision of whether or not to adopt “HRH” on her upcoming birthday. An insider says, “Kate and Louise have become very close in the lead-up to her 18th birthday. There’s a lot to talk about and Kate’s become a mentor to her, helping her prepare and decide on her future role in the family. “Lou’s very shy and was nervous about formally taking on royal duties, but there’s…

They divorced in 2013 and she’s been nothing but complimentary of her ex-husband, but last week Miranda Kerr let her thoughts on Orlando Bloom be known – and she didn’t hold back! In a new podcast, the Australian model took several thinly veiled digs at the actor, describing him as somewhat of a brother figure. “He’s, like, to me right now, a brother... and most of the time an annoying brother,” Miranda said of Orlando, 44, who she split from after just three years of marriage. Miranda, 38, who shares 10-year-old son Flynn with The Lord Of The Rings star, went on to allude to ongoing tensions between the former couple. “Whenever he would try to get into anything else, I’d be like, ‘Hold up. Is this about Flynn?’” says…

She was TV’s tough top dog Bea Smith, the reigning queen of Wentworth’s infamous steam press, but away from her villainous alter ego, actress Val Lehman is relishing her rural lifestyle. “I’ve found my happy place, and am loving life in Toowoomba. It’s vibrant and wonderful,” smiles the three-time Logie winning star. In September 2019, Val upped stumps, moving from Queensland’s Macleay Island where she’d lived for 11 years and settling in Toowoomba with her two beloved dogs Bogart and Blaze. “I began to feel isolated on the island... plus I was pining for an old-fashioned garden with fragrant roses, peonies and irises,” says the proud grandmother-of-seven. “I’m not living like some grand duchess... I’ve bought a modest cottage and love the simple life. I have a beautiful garden with…

Rocco rules! AMANDA SAYS Rocco shows me he is still living and that he often sees Oreo, a friend that has already passed. The two were great mates and Rocco misses her very much. Oreo tells me she lived with Margaret, and she was a little bit naughty, but so was Rocco. Rocco tells me he sees a younger man around the house that has passed over. The young man is Margaret’s younger brother. Rocco tells me he is generally a good boy but sometimes he can be cheeky, too. He shows me he is getting a little older now, and even though he is still in pretty good health, he is starting to feel his age. Rocco tells me he had a DNA test, which proved nothing except he…

We’ve all heard that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and new findings suggest this is entirely true. Nutrition professional Joel Feren reveals that research from HelloFresh and Bumble found that a home-cooked meal from a partner was considered more romantic than flowers. “This is because cooking a meal for someone makes them feel special and shows you care,” he explains. “You have to really think about what that person would enjoy eating, get the ingredients together and learn how to make it. “Speaking from experience, your partner will probably be more touched by a home-cooked meal than a gift.” DEEPER CONNECTIONS Joel says that using food to connect with your significant other is a great way to show a taste of who you are and what…

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FREE-FORM MEDITERRANEAN PIE SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 35 MINS • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry • 2 medium zucchini, sliced • 125g cherry tomatoes • 100g feta, crumbled • 50g sliced salami, chopped •1/3 cup seeded black olives • 1 tbsp olive oil • baby rocket leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease and line 2 oven trays with baking paper. 2 Cut corners from each pastry sheet to form a round. Place one on each tray. 3 In a bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Toss to coat in oil and season to taste. 4 Divide mixture evenly over each pastry round (leave 4cm border). Pleat pastry around filling, to form edge, leaving top open. Press to seal edges. 5 Bake 30-35 mins until pastry…

1 Add a handful of blueberries to yoghurt and freeze to make ice pops. A yummy healthy treat for the kids – or yourself! 2 Add them to your favourite salads for a sweet spin on this popular springtime spread. 3 Starting to go past the use-by date? Eliminate food waste by popping them in the freezer for a ready-to-go addition to your smoothies and juices. For more innovative ideas head to australianblueberries.com.au…

Long Lost Family TUESDAY, 9.30PM, FOXTEL LIFESTYLE In season 10 of this emotional documentary series, hosts Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell team up once again to help individuals who’ve been searching for a sense of belonging reunite with long lost family members after years of separation. Our advice – have a huge box of tissues on hand for this one. It’s heart-wrenching stuff. NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021 ½ WEDNESDAY, 7.30PM, FOXTEL FOX DOCOS The world was forever changed when two planes crashed into the World Trade Center buildings in New York on 9/11. And now, 20 years later, this sweeping documentary tracks down some of the survivors and first responders. We look at how they were profoundly affected by that fateful day and see where they are now. Offering unprecedented access…

MOVIE EIFFEL A dramatic retelling of the visionary behind France’s most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Find out how engineer Gustave Eiffel’s long-lost love inspired him to change the face of Paris forever. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE WATTLE ISLAND BOOK CLUB by Sandie Docker Two old best friends, who are both still reeling from past traumas, must come together in their small town in an attempt to regroup a historic book club, which was torn apart over a traumatic secret. OUT TUESDAY (Penguin Australia, $32.99) PODCAST THE BAFFLE CLUB Best friends Lisa Hamilton and Jill Roach-Ellis chat candidly about all of the things that are baffling them at the moment in this hilarious new podcast. AVAILABLE NOW through all streaming platforms…