Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 26, 2021 i Woman's Day

Is it just me, or does it feel like there are too many streaming services to keep up with these days?! And with so much TV on offer, I’ve found myself signing up for them all (sigh!). Binge had me hooked instantly with its new crime drama Mare Of Easttown. So you can imagine my delight at reading about the show’s protagonist Kate Winslet (p27) who has revealed she refused to be airbrushed or have her “bulgy bit of belly” cut out of scenes for the show. With her down-to-earth attitude, it’s easy to see why Kate is experiencing what she describes as Titanic-like adoration from fans once again. She’s just one of the leading ladies we’ve got featured in this week’s issue. Happy reading!…

Despite the ongoing drama about their baby’s name, Harry and Meghan are said to be in a “blissful bubble” after spending their first week as a family of four. “Lili is settling in beautifully. Apparently she’s a gorgeous little thing,” says a source. “Meghan’s doing well and Harry is besotted with his baby girl.” And Archie is loving life as a big brother! “They’re making sure Archie is involved in every feed and snuggle just to be sure he isn’t jealous,” the source continues. “Most of his life has been spent in hiding or lockdown, so there was a worry he might not have taken too well to the new arrival. “But so far he’s revelling in his new role.”…

Meghan and Harry have never publicly named Archie’s godparents, who were sworn in at a Windsor ceremony in 2019. Now they’re stateside, sources say Meghan will be looking to her celebrity friends including Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King and Tyler Perry. “She wants a selection of successful people of colour to be Lili’s guiding lights,” says a source. “They also toyed with the idea of asking George and Amal Clooney, but they indicated it’s not something they should take on.”…

For decades, the Queen’s youngest son Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, have worked incredibly hard for the Crown, mostly without much public attention or accolades. But all that changed last weekend, when the couple – who have been promoted to senior royals in the absence of the Sussexes – were given their time to shine. Sophie, 56, who is said to be among the Queen’s most trusted confidantes, and her 57-year-old husband were splashed across the front page of The Sunday Telegraph – one of the UK’s most respected newspapers. Inside, they gave a no-holds-barred interview about their life at Bagshot Park, and their role supporting the Queen. They even threw a little shade toward the Sussexes, defending the Archbishop of Canterbury for not knowing who…

She’s been a major Hollywood player for almost 25 years, but Kate Winslet’s recent turn as a hard-nosed detective in limited TV series Mare Of Easttown has a whole new generation of fans in awe of her talent. “It’s like Titanic again,” Kate says of the 1997 hysteria surrounding her breakthrough role. “I’m on the side of buses again! It’s like going back in time 24 years where I’m walking down the street and people are nudging and pointing and whispering again.” But it’s not just Kate’s intriguing murder mystery that has people talking – the 45-year-old’s refreshingly anti-Hollywood attitude has also been praised by many. For instance, she refused to let her Mare Of Easttown director Craig Zobel edit a “bulgy bit of belly” in a sex scene with…

How is Derby? AMANDA SAYS Derby comes through, as well as another dog, Zeus – they live together. Zeus asks me to help his sister. He loves her very much but she isn’t well. Derby shows me she’s suffering from arthritis and cancer of the blood. Derby thanks Stacey for all she’s done for her including the natural remedies. She tells Stacey she isn’t in much pain for either problem. Derby tells me she tried to run away recently and has no idea why, but I felt it was an overwhelming fear of some kind. For some reason Derby doesn’t get nervous around Stacey’s dad who they both love. I suggested she holds on to the feeling of calm she feels around Stacey’s dad as often as possible. STACEY SAYS…

STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE “While some people see the sunny side of life no matter what comes their way, others struggle in their pursuit of happiness – but it doesn’t have to be this way,” says psychologist Clare Mann. “It’s a matter of changing the way you look at life.” Big or small, the change itself is entirely up to you – it’s the actual act of stepping outside your comfort zone every now and then that extends your capacity for enjoyment and feelings of happiness. “It could be something as simple as standing up and speaking in front of your book club or putting your hand up for a volunteer role on your local fundraising committee,” Clare explains. “While you might feel nervous initially, there can be…

PROVENCAL BEEF SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINS • 1 tbsp oil • 3 onions, sliced thickly • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • 1kg chuck steak, trimmed, cubed • 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes • ¹/ ³ cup dry sherry • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 tbsp paprika • 2 tsp dried oregano • 2 tsp dried thyme • kalamata olives, capers, chopped parsley (all optional), mashed potato, steamed beans, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 150°C. Heat oil in a flameproof casserole dish on medium. Saute onion and garlic 2-3 mins until tender. Add beef and saute a further 2-3 mins until well browned. 2 Stir in tomatoes, sherry, sauce, paste, paprika and herbs. Bake, covered, 1½ hours…

MOVIE MY ZOE When her daughter suffers an unexpected brain haemorrhage, struggling single parent Isabelle (Julie Delpy, who also wrote and directed this touching drama) comes up with an audacious plan to keep some version of her alive. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE PRESIDENT’S DAUGHTER by Bill Clinton and James Patterson  When the daughter of a former US president and ex-Navy SEAL is abducted, he embarks on a solo mission to get her back. Co-written by an ex-president, this could be one of the best thrillers you’ll read all year! OUT NOW (Penguin, $32.99) EVENT AMERICAN PSYCHO The chilling 1991 novel about a New York serial-killer banker hits the Sydney Opera House stage as a dark and slick musical. Starring Ben Gerrard and featuring ’80s pop hits, it won nine…

The Sussex baby might not have a title – unless her grandfather Prince Charles gives her one when he becomes king – but baby Lili already wields plenty of power. She’s eighth in line to the British throne, and now outranks Prince Andrew and his daughters Eugenie and Beatrice, as well as Prince Edward, who have all been bumped down the line.…

Despite having a British dad, being born on US soil automatically makes little Lili an American citizen – unlike her big brother, who is British thanks to his London arrival into the world. Sources say Harry and Meghan are keen to make sure both their children have the same rights. “Archie is a dual citizen – Meghan applied for his US passport by birth not long after they moved to the States,” says an insider. “Now they’ll be looking to make Lili a dual citizen by getting her UK passport by descent. “It’s a tremendously useful combination to have, as when the world returns to normal post pandemic, they are two of the most widely accepted nationalities at borders,” our source explains.…

In the 1990s, you could rarely walk into a movie theatre without seeing Meg Ryan. She was the era’s quintessential girl next door – with her baby blue eyes and trademark shaggy blonde hairdo – who hit the big time with classic romance films Sleepless In Seattle and You’ve Got Mail. But as her fame grew, so did interest in her private life, especially when she married leading man Dennis Quaid in 1991 – a relationship that was tumultuous at best, especially when she was accused of cheating on him with Aussie star Russell Crowe on the set of their 2000 film Proof Of Life. Now, decades later, the 59-year-old mum-of-two has gone underground after ending her high-profile engagement to singer John Mellencamp in 2019 – an on-again, off-again relationship…

It was love at first flight for Lisa McNamara and Troy Kennedy when they sat next to each other on a trip from Brisbane to Perth. “I remember thinking to myself on the plane ‘I could see myself with this man,’” Lisa tells Woman’s Day. The couple, who are now engaged, struck up a conversation on their five-hour Virgin flight in October 2019, and by the time the wheels touched down, Lisa was smitten with the 46-year-old mine worker. “We just had an instant connection. The conversation was so easy,” she says. “He was so friendly.” After Troy helped Lisa with her bags, they parted ways. It wasn’t until she reached her home in Perth, WA, that Lisa realised she’d forgotten to ask for Troy’s name, share hers or give…

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ITALIAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 2 HOURS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 4 chicken Marylands • 1 tbsp cornflour • 1 medium bulb fennel, halved, 3cm wedges • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs to serve • 1 cup white wine • 10g chicken stock cube, crumbled • 2 cups water • 500g baby new potatoes • 1 bunch Dutch carrots, trimmed, halved if large • ½ cup Mediterranean mixed olives • 2 tbsp lemon juice • crusty bread, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 In a large bowl, combine chicken and cornflour. Season with salt and pepper. 3 In a large flameproof roasting pan, heat oil on medium. Add chicken and cook, turning once, 8…

Bang bang cauliflower These small bites pack a mighty punch SERVES 4-6 Preheat oven to 220°C. Cut 1 cauliflower into florets. Cook in salted boiling water 5 mins, drain well and place on a lined baking tray. Toss cauliflower in 1 tbsp grapeseed oil and roast 20-25 mins until cooked through and lightly charred. Place ½ cup flaked almonds on a baking tray and roast 2 mins until golden. To make the bang bang sauce, place 20ml grapeseed oil in a frying pan, add 2 sliced shallots and saute until caramelised. Add 5 finely chopped birdseye chillies, 3 finely chopped long red chillies, a finely chopped 3cm piece ginger and 3 finely chopped garlic cloves. Cook until softened. Add ¼ cup caster sugar and stir until dissolved, then add ¼…

The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals FRIDAY, NETFLIX In a time when no one is able to travel overseas, Netflix’s new gem The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals is probably the next best thing! Join Luis D Ortiz, Megan Batoon and Jo Franco, three travellers with an eye on budget, who visit the world’s most astounding – and affordable – treehouses, private islands, gourmet food-focused getaways and more. Remarkable Places To Eat SATURDAY, 8.30PM, SBS FOOD Join head waiter Fred Sirieix as he’s guided around the world by leading chefs in their chosen cities to dine at three restaurants they love – and explore what makes them so special. In the premiere episode, TV chef Andi Oliver takes Fred to Marrakesh where they enjoy mouth-watering lamb at a legendary restaurant,…

Like mother, like daughter! BROOKE SHIELDS & ROWAN FRANCIS HENCHY The actress gushed “nothing could have prepared” her for how special it was to see her 18-year-old daughter wearing her 1998 Golden Globes dress to prom. Who let the dogs out? KATIE PRICE The UK reality star was ambushed by a furry fan last week... but somehow managed to keep a smile firmly on her face! Time flies! JESSE TYLER FERGUSON & AUBREY ANDERSON-EMMONS The Modern Family star shared sweet pics to wish his onscreen daughter a happy 14th birthday. Still Clueless! ALICIA SILVERSTONE More than two decades after Clueless hit the big screen, the actress made her TikTok debut with a recreation of an iconic scene, alongside her 10-year-old son Bear. Pity party for one ALEX RODRIGUEZ The sports…

LOVESICK BRAD WANTS IRINA BACK! Irina Shayk’s romance with Kanye West is heating up, with the model and the rapper taking a romantic trip to France last week to celebrate his 44th birthday. And now that she’s moved on so publicly, insiders say Irina’s ex, Bradley Cooper, is regretting breaking up with the Victoria’s Secret model! Indeed, the actor only had eyes for Irina recently, as the exes took their four-year-old daughter Lea for a park play date in New York. The 35-year-old model, who split from Bradley in 2019 after four years and a child together, has been casually dating Kanye, 44, in the wake of his split from wife Kim Kardashian in February. And it seems the new romance has made Bradley, who has remained single since their…

As expected, Harry and Meghan, 39, honoured his late mother, the Princess of Wales, by giving their girl the middle name Diana. But insiders say her first name is also a nod to the late royal. “Lilies were one of Diana’s favourite flowers,” says an insider. “Meghan has always been into symbolism and likes to include Diana in their day-to-day lives. She had lily-of-the-valley in her bridal bouquet just like Diana did, and keeps a vase full of them in their kitchen when they’re in season.”…

THE CLOONEY TWINS At four years old, George and Amal Clooney’s little rascals Alex and Ella will no doubt be ready to lead little Lili and Archie astray. RENNIE FOSTER With their bub born February 24, music mogul David Foster and his actress wife Katharine McPhee will surely be putting plenty of play dates for Rennie and Lili in the diary, given their parents’ close friendship. DAISY BLOOM Harry and Orlando Bloom have struck up a friendship as neighbours in Montecito, and now they’ll be able to take Lili and Daisy, nine months, on dad and daughter days out so mums Meghan and Katy Perry can have a breather!…

Much has been made of the impending unveiling of a Princess Diana statue commissioned by her sons to stand pride of place at Kensington Palace from July 1, which would have been the late royal’s 60th birthday. The feuding brothers were expected to hold a ceasefire and attend the ceremony together, but now, with the arrival of Harry’s new baby, his attendance is in doubt. Enter the Duchess of Cambridge, the 39-year-old “calming influence” on the royal family, who is believed to have volunteered to take Harry’s place by her husband’s side if she’s needed. “It will be an emotional day for William and he still hopes Prince Harry will attend, despite the bad feeling between them,” says a source. “She was their mother, but William understands Harry’s baby girl…

Travel Guides’ resident funny family the Frens are famous for giving fans a chuckle with their kooky antics and good-natured bickering on the hit Nine series. And the reality stars – Mark, Cathy, Jono and Victoria – stayed true to form as they came together to witness Jono, 30, wed his partner of two years, Danielle Clark, also 30, in the picturesque NSW Hunter Valley region on June 5. The romantic afternoon ceremony at the rustic Calvin Estate in Luskintyre kicked off with a flurry of confetti, as the couple’s “flower man” –their mutual friend BJ – made his way down the aisle to the sounds of AC/DC’s TNT and raucous laughter from the couple’s 110 guests, which included the Frens’ Travel Guides co-stars Matt and Brett, Kev, Dorian and…

Nine’s reboot of The Weakest Link, with funnywoman Magda Szubanski at the helm, has tanked in the ratings – forcing the network to reconsider the future of the show after three weeks on air. “Although the casting department was in full swing to bring on additional contestants, they are now worried the show could be put on ice,” a TV insider tells Woman’s Day. “The show just hasn’t had the success expected, and going forward it will need to in order to justify the huge cost of filming more episodes. Cast and crew have all been left in the dark so far, but it doesn’t take an expert to see the show’s future could be in doubt.” Critics questioned the choice of Kath & Kim star Magda, 60, to follow…

Kelsi and Kyle Pierce never imagined their journey to parenthood would be so different to most people’s. After struggling with infertility for three years, the couple finally turned to surrogacy when Kelsi’s mum Lisa Rutherford volunteered to carry their baby. Having been told the chances of conceiving naturally were near impossible, the couple saw surrogacy as their last resort, so you can imagine their surprise when shortly after Lisa fell pregnant, Kelsi discovered she was expecting, too! “I frantically called my fertility doctor and he was extremely shocked,” says Kelsi. “He said this was a true miracle because scientifically, it shouldn’t have happened.” DOUBLE THE JOY Now, Kelsi and Kyle have two daughters, born seven weeks apart. Lisa, 54, gave birth to her granddaughter Everly, on October 1 last year.…

Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 As Jupiter shifts into reverse, put those travel dreams on hold and look for fun closer to home. With Venus cruising through your sign, that social side will need satisfying. Cultural or foodie events should bring out your best, and for singles, there could be an added incentive. TIME TO TRY Cull your clothes or cosmetics and brighten up your colour palette. MERYL STREEP Like many Cancerians, the actress is driven by emotion, which she uses to inspire others. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Curb that impatience! You might be full of big ideas, but Jupiter’s shift into reverse could put your plans under a cloud. If frustrations are mounting, try to spend more time with sanity-saving friends. Outdoor settings should also feel…

There are countless emotions, issues and experiences boys can encounter on their journey from childhood through to adolescence and then on to adulthood – and they differ from person to person. But there’s one common stigma that the majority of our boys will deal with, and that’s vulnerability. “I have certainly found that young blokes are trying to live up to a stereotype that isn’t manageable. There is a stigmatism of handling things yourself and not being a sook – man up, shut up,” says Gus Worland, founder of not-for-profit, Gotcha4Life (gotcha4life.org), who fund sustainable educational workshops and training programs surrounding mental health. Hunter Johnson, CEO of men’s personal care brand Stuff and preventative mental health charity The Man Cave (themancave.life), agrees. “After working with more than 20,000 teenage boys,…

GET SNAZZY WITH SUITING The beauty of this feel-good fabric is the retro twist it offers outfits. For instance, suiting looks less corporate, taking on an edgy finish for after-five attire. Go for a man-style silhouette with a shirt, or add flair with a printed or ruffled blouse. PACK PUNCH WITH PRINTS Want to elevate classic combinations? Team corduroy’s velvety texture with striking prints such as leopard to create an elegant winter ensemble. Choose fine-ribbed cord and cuts with nipped-in waistlines in order to show off a shapely silhouette. ESSENTIAL OUTERWEAR Whether it’s a long coat or short jacket, corduroy makes a cosy choice for outerwear. But apart from being a handy cold weather regulator, it offers beautifully the season’s vintage trend and pares perfectly with floral…