Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 45, 2021 i Woman's Day

There’s no better feeling than giving someone you love a big, squishy, Jon Snow reuniting with Sansa Stark style hug. Going almost two years without them has been tough for all of us! But excitement is well and truly building as we edge closer to finally reuniting with our loved ones. And we want to share your happy stories. If you’re set for an emotional reunion with family and friends over the coming weeks for the first time since the pandemic began, we want to hear from you. Or if you have another inspiring or uplifting story you want to share, like Lydia Inglis, who survived a shocking mustering accident (p38) or Franki Hudson, who beat cancer with the support of her incredible family (p40), we’re all ears. Send an…

Celine Dion’s admitted she’s “heartbroken” after being forced to postpone her upcoming Las Vegas residency, which was scheduled to begin on November 5. “My team and I have been working on our new show for the past eight months, and to not be able to open this November saddens me beyond words,” the 53-year-old singer said in a statement, revealing “severe and persistent muscle spasms” are preventing her from performing. The mother-of-three says she will now “focus on getting better”. But this isn’t the first time there have been questions about the frail star’s health and fans fear there may be more to her mystery illness. “If she’s severely restricting her food intake she may be depriving herself of essential vitamins and minerals, which could potentially cause things like this…

Sean Penn is back in the divorce court after just a year of marriage, after the Oscar-winner’s third wife, Aussie actress Leila George, 29, filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court last week. Sources say the shock news comes as “a relief” to her worried mum, legendary actress Greta Scacchi, 61. “Greta’s always been proud of Leila, who has a mind of her own. Leila’s not the type to put up with any nonsense from Sean and she’s done well to leave him if she’s not happy. He doesn’t have the best reputation in Hollywood thanks to how he [allegedly] treated Madonna when they were together.” Animal Kingdom star Leila and Sean, 61, married last year in a pandemic-safe Zoom ceremony.…

Who’s coming back to MasterChef? Thirteen years on, the inaugural MasterChef Australia winner, Julie Goodwin, is returning to the show that made her a household name. The cooking queen (above right), who turns 51 next week, will be competing in a special Foodies Vs Favourites season alongside other MasterChef alumni, including Alvin Quah, Sarah Todd and Michael Weldon. “Life’s an adventure,” Julie tells Woman’s Day of heading back to TV. “I have loved the opportunities I’ve had on television.” The show will see 12 previous MasterChef stars competing alongside a dozen newcomers. And Woman’s Day hears Marion Grasby and Adam Liaw (above) have also been approached to take part in the series, set to debut on Ten in 2022. JODI GORDON’S TV RETURN! After nearly two years off screen, Jodi…

Robert Irwin has found himself a friend in Prince William, after the teenager was filmed interviewing the future king ahead of the Earthshot Prize. Wills, revealing he was a fan of the 17-year-old’s late dad Steve, offered his condolences for the Crocodile Hunter’s 2006 death, adding, “He’d be so proud of you, Robert.” An insider close to William says, “Having lost his own mum way too young, who was also a global icon, William felt he could connect with Robert in a way not too many can. This could be the start of a lifelong friendship between the pair – their values and experiences very much align… apart from the fact that Robert can wrangle crocodiles and Wills can’t!”…

They might have a similar body of work, and indeed, similar looks, but there hasn’t been any love lost between Nicole Kidman and Meg Ryan since the early 2000s – and their decades-old feud looks to be reignited over a rogue movie script. Sources tell Woman’s Day exclusively that there’s a biopic floating around Tinseltown about Meg, 59, who was one of the world’s biggest rom-com names in the 1990s before all but quitting acting after trying an edgier role in 2003’s In The Cut, which was a box-office flop and led her to be savaged by critics. Insiders say the biopic is “horrendous” to incredibly private Meg, not least because her old frenemy Nicole “has her people looking at the script”. A Hollywood insider says, “Biopics are all the…

RUSSELL HOTEL, SYDNEY, NSW If you’re brave enough to book a stay in room eight, it’s rumoured to be home to a ghostly unnamed sailor who was murdered by a sex worker. He is said to show himself to lone women sleeping in the room. If an overnight stay sounds too spooky, try eating at the hotel’s dining room. There, guests have reported numerous sightings of a woman dressed in white period clothing wandering the kitchen, bar and restaurant. It’s thought she might be the ghost of a nurse from the late 1700s, when the building was a hospital. Visitors have reported feeling a sudden drop in room temperature, screams coming from empty rooms and electronics turning on and off by themselves. BOOK A STAY therussell.com.au KALAMUNDA HOTEL, KALAMUNDA, WA…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Mars could propel you into top gear this week, but pace yourself or you’ll run out of steam. Creative projects should rejuvenate your spirits, so why not work some magic on your home or garden? And if that travel bug is nipping, start researching a family reunion or shared getaway. STAR TIP For couples, a special weekend away can equal a month of therapy. RITA WILSON Perhaps the actress and her hubby Tom Hanks will also sneak in some R’n’R this weekend! Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Searching for inner calm? Before the pace picks up (and by summer, it will), focus on recharging your batteries. Cruise a few art galleries, roll out the yoga mat or tap into your psychic side with…

EQUIPMENT • 4mm crochet hook x 1 • hobby fill • scissors • yarn needle • tape measure • 4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply 100g • ball main colour (M) cream x 1 for ghost decorations • a small amount of black yarn for features • ball of orange x 1 for pumpkin decorations • a small amount of black and green yarn for embroidered features and leaves GHOST Main section Using 4mm hook and M, make a magic ring. 1st round 1ch (counts as 1dc), 7dc in ring, sl st in first ch at beg … 8dc. 2nd round 1ch, 2dc in next st, (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 3 times, sl st in 1ch at beg … 12dc. 3rd round 1ch, 1dc in next dc,…

FLOWER POWER Forget the intricacies of painting on your own nail art and grab a pack of these stickers instead. Just peel, stick and swipe with a coat of clear polish for fun nails that last for up to two weeks. Flowerbed Nail Stickers $15.99 FANCY FEET Summer isn’t too far away, so if your feet are looking a bit fragile and cracked, step up your pedicure with a decent foot scrub. This set has everything you need to treat, buff and hydrate tired soles, and only takes a couple of minutes. Starskin VIP Fab Feet Fast Instant Foot Peeling Treatment $53…

WHAT VAN DO YOU NEED? Think of who you are heading on the road with and what type of RV you would require. When travelling with the family, opt for a larger motorhome that comfortably sleeps everyone. If you’re taking a trip with your favourite furry companion, pet-friendly vans are also available.Camplify (camplify.com.au) has an abundance of unique vans available to hire. LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Make sure you have a valid driving licence. If you’ve never towed a caravan before or don’t feel comfortable towing one, many caravan owners will offer the option of towing the caravan to your required destination, meaning you can enjoy your trip without having to worry about the logistics! CONSIDER AMENITIES If you are opting to hire a retro caravan or Kombi that has been transformed…

BAKED TOMATO & CHEESE RISSOLES WITH VEGETABLES SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS + CHILLING COOK 35 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 500g beef mince • 4 rindless bacon rashers, finely chopped • 1 potato, grated, squeezed of excess moisture • 1 small onion, grated • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley • 4 potatoes, peeled, parboiled, chunks • 400g butternut pumpkin, seeded, peeled, chunks • 1 tomato, sliced • ½ cup grated mozzarella • ½ cup basil leaves 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Drizzle half the oil over a large baking dish. 2 In a bowl, combine mince, bacon, potato, onion, egg, sauce and parsley. Season to taste. Form into 8 even-sized rissoles. Chill 20 mins. 3 Arrange rissoles…

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Your new movie, Halloween Kills, is the 12th film in the franchise. What can horror fans expect? Something spectacular. The level of violence is so brutal but this time it’s a community violence. Violence is not pretty but there’s a rawness to the brutality in this movie that I think is very much appropriate for the times we live in today. What are your memories of the first Halloween movie in 1978, which was your film debut? I remember everybody being so young, the oldest was 30 I think, and us all running around making what we thought was this little movie. I remember how we all used to eat on the lawn together. It was so perfect. There were no trailers, nobody was fancy and there was no money.…

Cuddle up! Princess Eugenie gave a birthday shout-out to the Duchess of York and shared a new snap of her and her mum. Beach days Eva Longoria and son Santiago, three, enjoyed a day on the sand – and lots of cuddles! – while holidaying in Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas. Proud dad moment Singer Seal kept a protective arm around daughter Leni Klum’s shoulder as she made a rare red carpet appearance in Los Angeles. Strike a pose! Looking absolutely fabulous! Joanna Lumley looked happy to be centrestage with several performers at Le Moulin Rouge in Paris for her new TV series. Spring bloom! When Melissa Leong isn’t in the kitchen, she’s celebrating emerging fashion designers during racing month. Brick man Glenn McGrath proved he can play Lego as well…

Sources say Courteney Cox has turned into a bona fide bridezilla while planning her wedding to rocker Johnny McDaid – and it’s starting to get to her groom! “Courteney’s gripped with anxiety and driving everyone crazy – including her fiance,” says a source of the 57-year-old former Friends star, who is set to tie the knot with the Snow Patrol singer, 45, in his home town of Derry, Ireland, in December. “Courteney is such a control freak she can’t let go.” Insiders say the antsy actress is constantly changing her mind over the tiniest of details – from what the groomsmen are wearing to the flowers – and it’s making things increasingly tense between the couple again, who briefly split in 2015. “Johnny’s seeing what married life with a Type…

Legendary actress Jane Fonda had sworn “there isn’t going to be any more plastic surgery”, but the star appears to have gone back on her word, after appearing at the LA Dance Project Gala in Los Angeles looking fresh-faced and noticeably plumper around the pout! In the past, the 83-year-old has admitted she’s found it tricky ageing in Hollywood. “I have to work every day to be self-accepting – it doesn’t come easy to me,” says the Grace And Frankie star. A lady’s allowed to change her mind, of course!…

While Her Majesty may bemoan the many things going wrong for the royal family in recent years, she is said to be “incredibly proud” of one of the few things going right – the Duchess of Cambridge’s spectacular ascension to future queen. Woman’s Day understands the monarch has confided to her closest aides that she feels “her work with Catherine is done, and she’s all set to one day be Queen Consort to the future King William – she could do it now, if she had to”. Palace insiders tell us the Queen has “poured everything into preparing Catherine for the road that lies ahead for her – and she’s proved to be an A-plus student”. This comes after the 39-year-old duchess wowed at last week’s Earthshot Prize, a climate…

He’s endured one of the toughest builds The Block has ever seen alongside his twin brother Josh, but for Luke, his most difficult gig is only just beginning: being a father! The 28-year-old and his lawyer fiancee Olivia, 29, have announced exclusively to Woman’s Day that they’re expecting a baby girl next year – and while it wasn’t exactly planned, they can’t wait to meet their bundle of joy! “It wasn’t planned but we always said, ‘If it happens, it happens,’ and that’s how we’ve approached the situation, but we were both stoked when we found out. It was such a happy time,” says Olivia, who is four months pregnant. The couple, who also announced their engagement last year, admit they wanted to get married first, but just like one…

Funnyman Hamish Blake and wife Zoe Foster Blake treated their kids Sonny, seven, and daughter Rudy to a day at the beach – and some icy treats! After showing off his dad bod at Manly’s Shelly Beach and going for a dip with his four-year-old daughter, the 39-year-old Lego Masters host set up in the shade with the rest of the family for a snack. Go-To beauty boss Zoe, 41, says the foursome are loving Sydney life, after relocating from Melbourne to a $9 million mansion in the exclusive suburb of Vaucluse in the city’s east in December. “It’s great to be able to jump into the ocean every day,” says the author and entrepreneur who grew up in the harbour city. And her TV star husband is just as…

Bubbly Ethiopian-born teen dancer and singer Tsehay Hawkins was overwhelmed when she learned she was the new Yellow Wiggle a day before Emma’s retirement was announced. “It’s incredible. It’s amazing. Little me would have been absolutely over the moon,” Tsehay gushes. “I’ve always dreamed of performing on stage, and making kids happy and inspiring them is a big plus on top.” Tsehay, who turns 16 next month, knows what big yellow shoes she has to fill. “All the little girls saw someone to aspire to, I thought she was amazing – and I still do!”…

Elmo’s world AMANDA SAYS Elmo tells me all about his ailments, which are many, from being deaf and blind to having heart problems, but he still wants to fight on! While he shows me he’s totally blind, Elmo is still in relatively good shape, all things considered. He knows he’s getting older now and thanks his mum for still taking him for walks in his stroller as he loves that. While Elmo is an only dog he tells Deidre, a dogsitter, that he does enjoy having the other dogs around and enjoys socialising with them. He shares that there was another dog whose name was Jasper, and he passed about 12 years ago. Elmo flitters in and out so I felt dementia around him, which was confirmed by Deidre. Elmo…

Taking time out to help others is beneficial, not just for those on the receiving end, but for those sharing their kindness as well. This isn’t restricted to adults either, with kids able to help in their own way. Carole Schlessinger, co-founder of Kids Giving Back – an organisation that provides age-appropriate volunteering opportunities – explains how this can be a great way for children to develop a deeper sense of self. BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING The feel-good elements of selfless acts include being part of a community, learning new skills and combating feelings of isolation. Volunteering can also help give children perspective and understanding outside their own situation. “Creating volunteering opportunities for young people is a proactive approach to providing our youth with some answers in their search for meaning,…

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SPRING QUICHE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 40 MINS • 1½ sheets shortcrust pastry, thawed • 2 tsp olive oil • 2 rindless bacon rashers, chopped into 2cm pieces • 4 eggs • 150ml thickened cream • 1 long green onion, finely chopped • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves, plus extra leaves • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthways (using mandoline) • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed • 100g soft feta, crumbled • mixed salad, to serve 1 Lightly grease a 22cm loose-bottomed quiche pan. Join two pastry sheets together. Ease into pan to line, trimming to fit. Chill 15 mins. 2 In a medium frying pan, heat oil on high. Fry bacon, 3-4 mins, until golden brown. Transfer to bowl and cool. 3 Preheat oven to…

Grilled chicken with wedges, mango salsa & radicchio salad This flavoursome meal is complete with a refreshing mango daiquiri! SERVES 4 Preheat oven to 220°C. For the mango daiquiri, place 2 cups cubed mango into the freezer for 90 mins. When ready to serve, process frozen mango cubes with 3 tbsp vodka, 3 tbsp white rum, a squeeze of lime juice and 1 cup ice cubes in a blender until combined. Pour into glasses with a cube of fresh mango and a mint leaf to garnish. For the spiced wedges, peel 600g medium royal blue potatoes and cut each into 6-8 wedges. Place into salted water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 10-15 mins. Drain well and place into a baking dish along with 2 sprigs of rosemary and…

MOVIE RON’S GONE WRONG In this computer-animated sci-fi feature, an 11-year-old boy finds his robot buddy doesn’t quite work, so he embarks on a mission to find his maker. This charming tale has voice work from Zach Galifianakis, Olivia Colman and Ed Helms. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE GIRL SHE WAS BEFORE  by Jessica Kitching Nat, who was once a victim of horrific bullying, will do anything to keep distance between the girl she was before and the woman she is now. But when her best friend is killed, Nat’s new life unravels. A thrilling read you won’t want to put down. OUT SUNDAY (Kingsley Publishers, $27.75) EVENT FUTURE TUNES Live music lovers rejoice as this free family-friendly festival hits Robertson Park in Orange on Friday! Aimed at bringing the…

Rumours that Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s 15-year marriage is over have been doing the rounds for months, but the star seemingly confirmed the divorce is now well underway after she was spotted looking irate outside her attorney’s office in LA last week. Page Six reports that Tori, who was visibly upset while taking a call, was holding a yellow legal notepad with “custody,” “support” and “assets” listed on it as topics of discussion. As previously reported by Woman’s Day, the pair – who share five kids, Liam, 14, Stella, 13, Hattie, 10, Finn, nine, and Beau, four – haven’t been wearing their wedding rings for months. The 48-year-old former Beverly Hills, 90210 star also hinted at the split on an Instagram story, sharing a quote that read, “You’re meant…

Twenty-three years after Sonny Bono’s death, Cher is suing her former husband’s widow, Mary Bono, and seeking $1.35 million in damages. The 75-year-old entertainment legend claims Mary, 59, and Sonny’s estate are withholding her share of royalties to Sonny and Cher songs, including I Got You Babe and The Beat Goes On, and other assets from the famed duo’s six-year marriage, which ended in 1975. Cher’s complaint, filed in LA on October 13, explains that she and Sonny agreed to an “equal division of their community property” when they divorced, meaning she would get 50 per cent of “royalties and other assets”.…

Prince Harry might be dodging calls from the palace with frustrating regularity, but there’s one member of his family that he just can’t ignore – his adorable nephew Prince George. Sources say George, eight, has taken to pleading with Uncle Harry, 37, to bring his cousins Archie, two, and Lili, four months, home for Christmas. “George is already excited for the holidays and has been asking his parents if Archie will be home soon,” says a source. “Obviously it’s a tough one for Wills and Kate to answer given that, the way things are going, it’s unlikely. But George asked if he could draw some pictures and write a card inviting Archie to Christmas, and who were they to stop him? If anything, it might thaw the frostiness between the…

While he’s caused a stir on two huge reality shows in the past three years, Luke tells Woman’s Day that he may be ready to call time on his TV career for now. “I think this is it for me,” he says. “There were times when they promised they were going to show me in a good light and when it came down to the editing room, things changed. “It’s hard. With reality TV it’s a lot more drama-focused, particularly with The Block. [The show] used to be so much [about] the build and problem-solving… that hasn’t been shown [this year] because it’s always focusing on the drama. “I think that’s me done.”…

There’s a heartwarming reason Maria Venuti can’t stop smiling. The larger-than-life showbiz sensation’s decades-long desire to become a grandmother has finally been realised. “Mum is bursting with so much pride and love. It’s the most beautiful thing to see her radiant with such happiness every time she sees her grandchild. It’s a miracle and blessing rolled into one,” reveals Maria’s devoted daughter, carer and glowing new mother, Bianca, 41. “For as long as I can remember, Mum has been fixated on me (her only child) meeting Mr Right and bringing a baby into the world. To become a doting nonna has always been top of her wish list,” says Bianca, who gave birth to Allegra Maria Jardim Venuti-Freitas in Sydney’s Royal North Shore Private Hospital on September 22. “When my…

Inspirational TV star and mum-of-two Sally Obermeder found out she had breast cancer the day before her daughter was born. Now, she’s sharing the absolute joy of celebrating a decade since her diagnosis and Annabelle’s birth. “Today marks 10 years since my life changed forever with cancer,” Sally wrote on Instagram last week in an emotional post. “I dreamed of today for so long. And now it’s here, it’s all about her. Annabelle.” The day marked her daughter’s 10th birthday, a moment Sally, 48, feared she might not live to see after learning just before she went into labour that she had stage 3 cancer. Even her doctors couldn’t promise the presenter would survive, after surgery revealed a tennis ball-sized tumour in her right breast. TRIUMPH OVER ADVERSITY The joy…

Stepping out with freshly done nails has to be one of the best feelings in the world. But if you don’t want to spend the money to have your nails professionally done, an at-home manicure can be just as good and satisfying. We spoke to Mavala national trainer Tracey Winder to get all her best step-by-step tips on achieving a professional look from the comfort of your very own couch. Step 1 Prepare You know that old adage “Fail to prepare and prepare to fail”? When it comes to nails, that couldn’t be more accurate. “A manicure is only as good as the time and effort that goes into the preparation and protection,” says Tracey. “Remove any excess nail polish and check the state of your cuticles. If they’re…

GARAM MASALA GRILLED SALMON SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS • ¼ cup ghee, melted • 1 tbsp garam masala • 2 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp chilli flakes • 4 x 125g skinless salmon fillets • 500g cherry truss tomatoes • steamed basmati rice, mango chutney, coriander, to serve RAITA • 1 cup Greek-style yoghurt • 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated, drained • 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 In a small bowl, combine ghee and spices. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Arrange salmon and tomatoes on tray. Brush salmon with spice mixture. Bake 10 mins. 3 RAITA In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Season to taste. 4 Serve salmon with rice, roasted tomatoes, raita and mango chutney. Sprinkle with coriander. SEARED SALMON WITH ALMOND…

Preheat oven to 200°C. Fill 18 holes of a muffin tray (you may need two trays) with paper cases. Process 1 cup (250ml) water with 1 tsp vanilla extract, 250g fresh pitted dates, 2 tsp ground turmeric, 1½ tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp finely grated ginger, 1 cup almond meal, 270ml can light coconut milk, 1½ tsp baking powder and ½ cup (80g) flour until smooth. Whisk 8 eggs in a large bowl until light and frothy. Add turmeric mixture to egg and stir gently to combine. Divide mixture among muffin pan holes. Bake muffins 20 mins or until risen and firm. Serve muffins warm or at room temperature, topped with a heaped teaspoon of unsweetened coconut yoghurt and berries. Dust with extra cinnamon, if liked.…