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While pulling this week’s issue together, the Woman’s Day team and I quickly noticed a theme of resilience. Between MasterChef star Julie Goodwin’s determination to return to TV (p16), Jimmy Barnes staring grief in the face and choosing to play on (p35) and, on page 27, Jelena Dokic’s soul-shattering but fearless confession about her mental health, we were all taken aback by their openness and willingness to overcome. There is certainly no shame in not being OK and much like these Aussie greats we should remind ourselves constantly to check in with each other when needed. On page 28, singer Dakota Striplin reveals he could be related to Elvis – who else is excited to see the new film? – make of it what you will, but he has me…
Wiggly wombat Move over Dorothy the Dinosaur! Emma Watkins has swapped her Wiggles friends for some cuddly wombats since moving to the Southern Highlands. Suits don’t suit space! He may lend his voice to Buzz in the new Disney flick Lightyear, but Chris Evans was clearly outdressed in the fashion stakes at the film’s premiere in London. It’s Key-ty Perry! She’s a California Gurl at heart, but Katy Perry is a Vegas showgirl in spirit – so much so she was gifted the key to the Entertainment Capital of the World. Super friends She’s starred in Spider-Man, he’s directed Thor and now Zendaya and Taika Waititi have even more in common. Together they’re on Time magazine’s list of most influential people in the world! Bark like Beckham! Can we get…
With Harrison Ford’s 80th birthday fast approaching next month, his wife Calista Flockhart was hoping he’d finally start taking life at a slower pace. After all, he’s spent most of his life as an action-movie hero doing his own stunts, and in recent years, piloting his own planes with varying degrees of success – not to mention a few close calls. TIME TO SHINE And now, with their son Liam turning 21 recently and enjoying college in Massachusetts, sources say Calista, 57, figured it might be her time to shine. The actress scored serious kudos for recent theatre roles, and insiders tell Woman’s Day she had her sights set firmly on a return to Broadway for the first time since the 1990s, when Ally McBeal made her a star. “Calista…
On top of Calista and Harrison’s latest marriage issues is a long-festering problem between them – his daredevil tendencies. After getting his pilot licence in his 50s, the actor has, according to our source, “frightened the life out of his wife” with two crash landings and several other incidents. In 2015, when his plane crashed into a Los Angeles golf course, Harrison broke his pelvis and an ankle. “Calista’s been begging him to cool his jets as he gets older, but Harrison is determined to keep flying,” says a source. “It keeps her up at night.” Meanwhile, she’s said to be “concerned” that his new role in 1932 is bound to involve stunts with horses, guns and explosives. “At 80, she thinks there’s just no need for it any more,”…
Prince Harry has returned to Montecito with his tail between his legs after being treated like a pariah by much of the royal family – and sources say things aren’t great on the home front, either. “Going to London for his grandmother’s jubilee was rough,” says a source. “Harry experienced just how far he’s fallen down the pecking order.” Our insider says Harry was also left “fuming” after Meghan, 40, threw his court row with the Home Office over whether he deserves Royal Police Protection into jeopardy by rolling down the window of her chauffeur-driven car to smile at onlookers after the Trooping the Colour parade. “It made it look like she wasn’t worried at all about the very real threats they face.” ‘Harry experienced just how far he’s fallen’…
Last week, on his return to California, Harry sought solace in his polo pals – one of them in particular. After a particularly sweaty chukka, in which Harry’s team Los Padres lost and he fell off his pony, Harry was comforted by team captain Nacho Figueras’ wife Delfina and friend Katharine Foster. “Delfina had her arms around him for some time, even though he was a sweaty mess – they’re obviously pretty close!” noted an onlooker. Meghan and the kids weren’t seen at the Santa Barbara Polo Club for Harry’s poor performance. “He didn’t seem to mind that his family weren’t there. And despite a bad day on the field you could tell he enjoys being around horsey people.”…
