Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 26, 2022 i Woman's Day

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…

Always one to speak her mind, singer Deni Hines has told the world exactly how she feels about fans prying into her family affairs. The former Dancing With The Stars contestant appeared to momentarily lose her cool in a live TikTok, getting worked up over a question about her mother, former Australian Idol judge and singing superstar Marcia Hines, 68. “Don’t f ** king ask me about my mother… you don’t know her,” the 51-year-old snapped, via a livestream from her home in Thailand. “There are things you just don’t ask me... She ain’t your mother and you don’t really care.” Marcia and Deni haven’t been seen publicly together for the past four years.…

Celebrity pals have rallied around Australian tennis legend Jelena Dokic after she revealed the seriousness of her recent mental health struggles. In a brave statement posted on her social media last week, the 39-year-old wrote that she had almost ended her life earlier this year. “The last six months have been tough,” the former world No. 4 admitted. “It’s been constant crying everywhere. From hiding in the bathroom at work to the unstoppable crying at home. Constant feelings of sadness and pain are just not going away and my life has been shattered. “I blame myself, I don’t think I am worthy of loving and I am scared,” she heartbreakingly added. The Nine tennis commentator added that the overwhelming feelings were at their worst in April. “I just wanted the…

It was worth the wait for reality TV star Mike Goldman and his gorgeous bride Bianca Zouppas, who were brimming over with excitement when they exchanged vows beneath a floral arch in front of 100 family and friends at a picturesque Queensland farmhouse. “It was perfect,” beams Bianca. Mike, who narrated Big Brother and hosted a slew of spin-off shows for 20 years, reckons he now knows exactly why people say their wedding day is the best of your life. “It was incredible,” he tells Woman’s Day. It’s been a frustrating journey for Mike and Bianca, who first planned to tie the knot in Greece three years ago only to have to postpone because of the pandemic. Then they sent out invitations last year, but had to postpone once again.…

Margot Wiburd has helped hundreds of greyhounds find a home, but these special pups won’t dig up your yard or bark at the postman! Margot, who is the founder of Humans Helping Dogs, and her army of volunteers have knitted more than 450 toy greyhounds, with the proceeds of each sale going to not-for-profit Greyhound Adoptions WA. “Together we raise donations to aid in the rescue, healing, fostering, and rehoming of hundreds of gorgeous greyhounds. Most [are] unwanted by the racing industry and each desperately need a forever home,” explains Margot, 70, from her home in Mandurah, WA. “We began in March 2019 by offering 50 knitted hounds, but soon had to add more as our little hounds ran out the door!” To date, the pups have raised $16,500 for…

Watching the sunrise illuminate the mountains below, Gabby Kanizay couldn’t quite believe she’d made it to the top of the world. When the teen set foot on the summit of Mount Everest on May 14, the 19-year-old became the youngest Australian to ever conquer the 8849-metre peak. “It was incredible taking those final steps onto the summit,” says Gabby, who tells Woman’s Day she had dreamed of climbing the mountain since she was 14. The remarkable feat was made even more memorable for Gabby, who had her mother Jane, 52, by her side. “We just looked at each other and I teared up a bit, I gave her a huge hug and said, ‘I can’t believe I’m actually here with you!’ “Being on top of the world with Mum was…

One in a million AMANDA SAYS Roxi comes straight through and tells me she’s passed. She was about 12 years old at the time. Roxi tells me she wasn’t much of an outdoor cat and if she did go outside, it wasn’t far or for very long! She did her own thing and no one told her what to do. Roxi loved life with her two human brothers and dad. Roxi explains to me she was a young stray when she turned up at Kim’s home and she loved Kim from day one. Roxi tells Kim that she knows she was one in a million. Roxi tells me she became very sick but did not know she was unwell – her heart had given out. She assures Kim she knows…

One of the positive benefits of the pandemic is that many people are rethinking the way they work. Whether it’s asking employers for greater flexibility to work from home, setting up side hustles or joining the “Great Resignation”, lots of Aussies are changing things up, says recruiter and careers coach Amie Duignan. “Isolations and lockdown have put a lot of things into perspective, like what’s important to me? What do I really want out of my career?” says Amie, founder of AD Connects. If you’re considering a shake-up to your career path, here are some tips to help you move forward. Harness strengths and passion Start by sitting down with pen and paper and assessing what you like and don’t like about your current job, Amie suggests. Focusing on what…

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…

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’…

Julie Goodwin found her return to the MasterChef Australia kitchen “very hard” at first, but it didn’t take long for the winner of the first season of the cooking comp in 2009 to get into what she calls “a bit of a groove”. Two months in, Julie, 51, tells Woman’s Day she’s really started to enjoy herself. “There have been days when I thought, ‘Oh God, why am I putting myself through this?’ [But] I’ve never actually thought I need to stop. I’m grateful for the opportunity, grateful for the experience. I’m proud of myself for hanging in there. I honestly didn’t know if I’d be gone in minutes but the fact that I’ve stuck around – I’m thrilled!” Cooking alongside her fellow competitors has been a very happy bonus.…

After two Hollywood marriages and a blockbuster career, publishers are said to be desperate to have Ashton Kutcher write his memoirs. But his ex-wife, Demi Moore, 59, isn’t too thrilled at the thought of the 44-year-old telling his side of the story about their split. “Demi was way too nice to Ashton in her own recent book, even though he allegedly cheated on her and broke her heart,” says an insider. “And she’ll be expecting him to do the same. Ashton’s tech-obsessed, so if he does a memoir, it won’t just be a book. He’s been building up a multimedia storyboard of memories about his life, including with his current wife [Mila Kunis] and their kids, but no self-respecting publisher would let him get away with not addressing his marriage…

As she returns to our screens in Foxtel’s new court drama The Twelve this week, Brooke Satchwell has revealed she feels like she’s “hit a clean slate, a new beginning”. The 41-year-old says she’s “now in the most balanced, secure, supported, self-governing place I’ve ever been in my life”. But it’s been a long journey to get there. The former Neighbours star admits she was “in trauma in nearly every scene” while playing juror – and domestic abuse victim – Georgina Merrick in The Twelve, alluding to her troubled relationship with fellow actor Matthew Newton, which saw him plead guilty to assaulting her in 2006. “I experienced something nearly 20 years ago I’ve had to live with and wake up to every day, to learn how to progress through, to…

With his smooth voice, coiffed brown locks and confident swagger, Dakota Striplin bears an uncanny resemblance to Elvis Presley – in fact, he’s asked if he’s related to the music legend a lot. And the truth is the boy from Brisbane could well be! It’s a story that came out in 2019 when Dakota took to the stage of The Voice, and he admits it has followed him around ever since. “We’d always joked my dad could be Elvis’ son,” 27-year-old Dakota tells Woman’s Day. Dakota’s American-born father Wayne looks a lot like Elvis too, and it was his mother, Dakota’s grandmother, who was working alongside the superstar singer in Hawaii around the time he was conceived. Tests would go on to reveal Wayne has the same blood type as…

Jimmy Barnes has never been one to live a life half-lived. But the iconic Aussie rocker, 66, is having his ironclad spirit tested after losing three loved ones in just two weeks. In May, Jimmy said goodbye to his much-loved “big sister” Linda Barnes, his mother-in-law Kusumphorn Visuthipol and one of his “dearest and sweetest” friends, music industry executive Warren Costello, all to illnesses. In a testament to his fighting spirit, Jimmy has taken his sister’s last words to him – “All I want to do is dance and sing” – as gospel and has forged ahead with his Soul Deep 30 anniversary tour, where he plans to honour his loved ones through music every night. “I don’t want to be depressed,’ the Working Class Man hitmaker told the media…

POLO NECK KNITTED DOG JACKET Size 35cm or 40cm (Pattern may also be adapted to 30cm by reducing stitches.) Using 3.25 needles and 8ply wool (3 balls) cast on 86 (94) stitches. 1st row: K2 P2 2nd row: K2 P2 Continue working in rib until there are 21 rows. 22nd row: Increase 6 (10) stitches evenly across first 62 (62) stitches. 23rd row: Rib first 24 (32) stitches and leave on stitch holder. Change to 4.00 needles and knit across remaining 68 (72) stitches. 24th row: Purl Continue in stocking stitch until there are 52 (78) rows from completion of band. Next row: Decrease at each end of next and every alternate row 9 (8) times in all until there are 50 (56) stitches. Next row: Decrease at each end…

Q I recently lost my son and he left without me saying goodbye. Does he have any messages for me? I will love him forever. Wendy MITCHELL SAYS My heart and healing go out to you, Wendy. As soon as I look to the spirit world, I can see your lovely son. He is standing together with his grandparents, and they are all happy and sending their love to you. Your son says he does not want to say goodbye, instead he wants to say “hello”, because he will always be near to you. He tells me he sees and hears you talking to his photo every day. Your son says please let my mum know how much I love her. Remember to notice the butterflies and rainbows. He says…

The 1970s introduced many memorable things, including ABBA, safari suits and lots of corduroy. Another big trend that emerged from the era was a newfound interest in healthy eating. “You know you’re a ’70s child with a health nut mother because of the vivid memories of jars filled with granola, Pritikin diet muffins baking in the oven and retro herbal and yoga books lying around the house,” says Natalie McGrath, naturopath and founder of GLOWSO Health. And while fashions come and go, eating well is always in style. Here Natalie reveals which health foods are due for a comeback! WHEATGERM Let’s start with wheatgerm. It could be considered quite controversial now in this gluten-fearing era, but it still remains a superhero in my mind. Wheatgerm is the part of the…

Get Byron Bay’s chill vibe in a bottle (minus the Hemsworths, unfortunately) thanks to Elsa Pataky’s new skin care brand, Purely Byron. Having lived in Byron with husband Chris Hemsworth since 2014, the model, actress and now beauty entrepreneur has co-developed a curated range of skin care that celebrates sustainability and wellness. The range boasts nine products with 98 per cent natural formulations that are sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients bottled in post-consumer recycled packaging. “I have collaborated with two amazing experts in skin, to help me create a natural skin care range that captures the essence of Byron – celebrating its powerful native botanicals and serene calming spirit,” says Elsa. Purely Byron Skincare from $40 Available from June 1 at purelybyron.com…

1 WEST COAST BEACHES  Pounding surf, black sand, rainforest, waterfalls and wildlife. 2 HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS  Taste wine on Waiheke and spot endangered birds on Tiritiri Matangi. 3 AUCKLAND MUSEUM  A superlative collection of Maori and Pasifika artefacts in a striking building. 4 AUCKLAND ART GALLERY  A city highlight with New Zealand and global works. 5 VOLCANIC CONE CLIMBS  Spectacular views of the city, harbour and islands.…

SWEET POTATO & PUMPKIN SOUP SERVES 4 (MAKES 6 CUPS) PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 500g pumpkin, peeled, coarsely chopped • 1 orange sweet potato, peeled, coarsely chopped • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp rosemary leaves, plus extra, chopped, to serve • 2 cups vegetable stock, hot • 2 cups boiling water • ½ cup cream, plus extra to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large roasting dish with baking paper. 2 Place pumpkin, orange sweet potato, onion and garlic on dish. Drizzle with oil and toss well. Sprinkle with rosemary leaves. Season. 3 Bake 15-20 mins, until vegies are tender and golden. 4 Transfer roasted vegies to a food processor or blender. Add hot…

The Hidden Lives Of Pets WEDNESDAY, NETFLIX Narrated by Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville, this docuseries shares fascinating insight into what many might think are run-of-the-mill animals. From unexpected skills that have remained mostly hidden until now, to the latest scientific understanding about your average pooch or kitty-cat, there’s a wealth of eye-opening information to discover. Man Vs Bee FRIDAY, NETFLIX Rowan Atkinson made cartoon-like pitfalls an artform with Mr Bean, and now the British comedian is at it again in this series about a man hired to be a house-sitter, who causes untold damage in his efforts to rid the premises of a pesky bee. The live action equivalent of a Road Runner cartoon, it is explosive (sometimes literally) fun for the whole family.…

MOVIE ELVIS It’s only fitting that the king of dazzling film spectacles, Baz Luhrmann, brings the story of the king of rock’n’roll to the big screen. Starring Austin Butler as Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, this sparkling biopic charts the music legend’s career, with all the cinematic razzledazzle you’d expect from Baz. IN CINEMAS Thursday PODCAST SIT WITH US Domenica Calarco and Ella Ding were two of the standouts of this year’s Married At First Sight, and now the reality TV besties have launched their own podcast, in which they let loose about the aftermath of the dating show. STREAM NOW Apple & Spotify EVENT SUPANOVA Sci-fi and fantasy fans rejoice – this weekend sees stars from a variety of TV shows and movies…

Bea’s a wifey for lifey PRINCESS BEATRICE Forget wearing your heart on your sleeve, she’s all about proclaiming her feelings on her bag! Dedicated spouse Bea’s purse was emblazoned with “Wifey for Lifey”. Aww… Look behind you! MARTIN SHORT & SELENA GOMEZ While their Only Murders In The Building co-star Steve Martin couldn’t be there on the red carpet, the star still cast a watchful eye over his two onscreen friends! BEST FOOT FORWARD COLIN FARRELL No shoes, no problem! The Irish actor stopped by his favourite coffee shop in California sans footwear while he was out running errands. Hmm... not sure we’re too keen on the idea. The new THAT DRESS ELIZABETH HURLEY The British beauty caused a stir in the ’90s wearing a barely there black Versace dress!…

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…

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.”…

They were the It couple of the ’90s – and nearly 30 years after their sudden split, Gwyneth Paltrow’s confessed she never stopped loving Brad Pitt. Now it turns out the feeling’s mutual! “I love you so much,” Gwyneth gushed to Brad during a new one-on-one interview for her wellness website Goop. “I do love you,” Brad – who once called Gwyn his “angel” and “love of my life”– also admitted, revealing, “It’s lovely to have you as a friend now.” Gwyneth then went on to reveal it’s “unfortunate” she and Brad “didn’t get married”! This isn’t the first time the 49-year-old actress, who’s been married to producer Brad Falchuk since September 2018, has hinted at still having feelings for Brad, 58, who she met on the set of movie…

Katie Holmes and her new boyfriend Bobby Wooten III couldn’t keep the big smiles from their faces while posing on the red carpet for the premiere of her new movie Alone Together at the Tribeca Film Festival last week, sparking speculation they could be ready to make an exciting announcement! After reportedly meeting through mutual friends earlier this year, the couple were first spotted together in April and went red-carpet official at the end of May. A source reports the relationship is already serious, with musician Bobby, 33, having met 43-year-old Katie’s family and that “they’re both on the same page about wanting to get serious”.…

Neighbours star Olympia Valance wed AFL star Tom Bellchambers in a fairytale ceremony in picturesque Daylesford, Victoria on June 12. But the absence of the 29-year-old star’s older sister, Holly, 39, raised eyebrows, especially as the bride has admitted in the past the half-siblings are “really close”. Olympia – who walked down the aisle in a sheer lace gown by J’Aton – had hinted prior to the wedding to Tom, 32, that it was unlikely UK-based Holly would be making the long trek back to Oz. “She’s in London. She’s got two young kids,” she said of her former pop and soap star sister, who is living life out of the spotlight after marrying billionaire property developer Nick Candy in 2012.…

With almost four decades of unwedded bliss under their belts, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are surprising friends by raising the question of whether or not they should finally say, “I do.” And it appears the happy couple are “a little divided on the topic”, a source tells Woman’s Day. While Kurt doesn’t want anything too formal or religious, he feels it’s a great way to pay tribute to such a full and happy life they've built together. “He’d like a relaxed ceremonial party celebrating their forever commitment to each other,” says the insider. But unfortunately for Kurt, 71, Goldie has other ideas, not understanding why after nearly 40 years together they need to change anything! “She can’t see that it’s a romantic gesture he wants to make for her,…

Through countless stitches, Denese Coster has created thousands of knits that have kept lost, abandoned and neglected dogs warm during the coldest of days. For almost two decades, the 76-year-old has been making jumpers for furry friends in need, driving bags of her handmade winter warmers to The Lost Dogs’ Home each month. “I was at the home one day and saw a lady walking out with a little dog with a jacket on, so I asked the girls in the office if they had a pattern, which they were only too willing to give me,” says Denese, who lives in Burnside, Victoria. BORN TO KNIT Rarely without a ball of wool at her feet and knitting needles in her hands, Denese, who lives with multiple sclerosis, tells Woman’s Day…

Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 As Venus lights up your sign, life may take on an almost magical quality. A coincidence could blow you away, and best of all, feelings of anxiety should be replaced by a more upbeat, playful energy. Why not celebrate with some fun-loving pals? STAR TIP A massage or pampering session might be just the tonic you need. NICOLE KIDMAN The star turns 55 on June 20. Husband Keith Urban will no doubt lend a hand organising her celebrations! Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Ready to open up? Conversations should prove cathartic as deeper feelings are revealed – not just by you, but by friends and family. As ideas are bounced around, clever strategies should begin to take shape – you might…

We all know sleep is important, but an alarming 44 per cent of women rate their sleep as poor, according to a ResMed Sleep Survey. Furthermore, 67 per cent of women say that their mental health and wellbeing would be improved if they slept better. “Getting enough sleep can result in improved memory, better critical thinking abilities, increased creativity, better collagen production and a heightened immune system,” sleep expert Carmel Harrington says. Follow these tips for a sound night’s slumber! • Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day and avoid sleeping in for more than an hour past your regular wake-up time. • Exercise for at least 20 minutes every day. • Design your sleep environment to establish good sleep conditions. Your bedroom should be cool and free…

Domestic violence impacts people of all ages and many of those affected are children. The Little Friends Scholarship Program is an initiative by charity Friends with Dignity. It helps to fund education and extracurricular activities for kids aged five to 17 who have been affected by violence, with the aim of putting them on an equal footing with their peers. The scholarship runs twice a year and can be applied for directly by a parent or guardian. Applications open on June 20. For more information, visit friendswithdignity.org.au…

CHICKEN SPANAKOPITA SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 35 MINS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 1 large chicken breast, thinly sliced • 500g frozen spinach, thawed • 500g ricotta • 50g feta, chopped • ½ bunch dill, chopped • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1 tsp nutmeg • 5 sheets filo pastry • 80g butter, melted • 1 tbsp sesame seeds • mixed salad leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease an 18 x 25cm baking dish. 2 In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Saute onion 3-4 mins until tender. Add chicken and cook 1-2 mins, stirring, until browned. Season. Spread evenly over base of dish. 3 Squeeze excess water from spinach. In a bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, feta,…

Tell us a little bit about An A-List For Death and what readers can expect from it... An A-List For Death is the second Poppy McGowan mystery. This time, Poppy gets caught up in a media frenzy when she’s photographed with a pop/rock god whose mother Daisy is found dead. Was Daisy attacked? No one else seems to think so, but after Daisy’s flat is burgled, even the police think there might be a potential killer about! It’s a puzzling mystery with a few laughs and it’s a story that keeps you guessing. We are so pleased to see the return of Poppy McGowan! Has she changed much from your first novel, Digging Up Dirt? She’s trying to decide if she’s really in love with Tol Lang, who we met…