Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 9, 2023 i Woman's Day

Rewatching the entirety of Sex And The City was probably one of the biggestjoys of lockdown for me! So, as someone who is Team Big all the way, I was shocked when leaked pictures surfaced of SJP aka Carrie Bradshaw kissing Aidan while filming the spin-off And Just Like That…! Turn to page 28 to discover all the behind-thescenes gossip on the best TV shows and movies set to hit our screens in 2023. Elsewhere, the office is awash with rainbow colours as we celebrate Sydney WorldPride and catch up with Mardi Gras icon Phyllis Holland (p33). Speaking of the power of a collective movement, a big thank you to all our readers who wrote in to tell us how upset they were that our puzzles section was no longer…

It was a fairytale romance from the very beginning, and when Sam Armytage married Richard Lavender two years ago, she was convinced she was ready to live the quiet life on their country estate in the NSW Southern Highlands. However, sources are saying Sam, 46, has realised she's not quite ready to settle, and could be making a giant comeback into TV in 2023, leaving Richard, 63, to tend to his horses solo. “Seven bosses were so impressed with her on Farmer Wants A Wife last year they've decided to give her a much bigger role next season alongside Nat Gruzlewski,” says the spy. “And the plan is that by 2024, Sam will go solo, along with some exciting new projects.” While Richard has always been supportive, the insider says…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS Leaving the country Astressed-looking Lisa Wilkinson was spotted escaping Sydney and her legal woes, as she headed overseas on February 12 with her husband Peter FitzSimons. It's been revealed the 63-year-old TV star has dumped her Network Ten lawyers and hired her own team, including well-known barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC as she fights a defamation case brought against her by Bruce Lehrmann. The former political staffer launched defamation proceedings against Lisa and Ten, and journalist Samantha Maiden and News Life Media after a trial over allegations he sexually assaulted former colleague Brittany Higgins was aborted. According to reports, Lisa's decision to ditch Ten's counsel “blindsided” the network, which had lodged papers less than 24 hours earlier stating it would be representing the former host. Lisa,…

Nicole Kidman may be jetting back to Oz soon for a wedding! The star's niece, Lucia Hawley, sparked rumours of an engagement after she showed off some shiny new bling on her ring finger as she posed for a series of romantic snaps with her longtime love Henry Poole. Journalist Lucia, 25, and the business and commercial manager are celebrating their third anniversary this month a fitting time for Henry to put a ring on it! Friends were quick to comment on the Loved-up pics. “Aw so cute,” shared one. “So sweet,” added another. Lucia has gushed she feels “lucky” to have Henry in her life.…

A source tells Woman's Day things are getting “pretty dark” in Britney Spears’ world, as the singer shuns help from worried family and friends. According to reports, the popstar's inner circle fear for the troubled 41-year-old's safety due to concerns over her behaviour and medication use, and recently tried to stage an intervention. But Brit insists the reports are “worse than a cruel joke” and confirmed that she's taking Prozac to treat her depression. “Everybody's worried about her because she's very depressed,” says a source of the formerly outgoing star, who is now living like a hermit. Brit's biggest problem, according to her confidantes, is her sons Sean, 17, and Jayden, 16, are still refusing to see her. “She has a wild temper and lashes out at anyone who shows…

AND JUST LIKE THAT… SEASON 2 Yes, Aidan Shaw is back! And Just Like That executive producer Michael Patrick King says we have the fans to thank for that. “[Aidan's return] is a big storyline that everybody at home wrote that we had never intended,” he says of John Corbett joining Sarah Jessica Parker for the second season of the Sex And The City reboot. BACK TO BLACK Amy Winehouse's father Mitch has praised the casting of British actress Marisa Abela as his late daughter in the upcoming biopic about the tragic singer. “I almost see my body as a true instrument that I'm training for a job. I need to work at it in the same way that I'm practising guitar,” says Marisa of losing weight to play Amy.…

For more on astrology, feng shui and space clearing, visit jennyblume.com.au Pisces FEB 20-MAR 20 Hip hip hooray! As the sun radiates your sign, people will see you in a whole new light, and for careerminded types that's good news. Saturday's lively stars could bring a heartwarming catchup – along with an offer that might be hard to refuse. STAR TIP If you've fallen into a rut over summer, try changing the furniture around. DREW BARRYMORE A typical Pisces, the actress, known for her kindness and warmth, turns 48 on February 22. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Surround yourself with positive people, Aries, not negative ones. You're normally the strong one, but what you need most right now is support and advice. A friend's suggestion may get you thinking,…

Heart health checks are designed to target people who haven't had a heart attack yet but may be at risk of one. “Women and men aged 45 and over, and all Indigenous Australians aged 30 and over can have a Heart Health Check with their GP that is subsidised by Medicare,” says Natalie. Because the check takes 20 minutes, it's best to let your GP know you want one when you book so they can alLow time for it. “During a Heart Health Check, your GP will take your blood pressure and order a blood test to check your cholesterol and blood sugar levels (if you haven't had them recently tested),” Natalie explains. “You'll be asked about your medical history, if your immediate family has heart disease and also some…

SPANISH RICE SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 250g pkt diced chorizo • 1 onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 300g frozen prawns, thawed • 2 x 250g pkts microwave Mexican rice • 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (capsicum, corn, peas), thawed • ½ cup fish stock • ¼ cup chopped parsley, plus extra leaves to serve • lemon wedges, to serve 1 Heat a targe frying pan on high. Saute chorizo 2-3 mins until golden and crisp. Add onion and garlic. Saute 2-3 mins until onion is tender. 2 Stir prawns through and cook 1 min. Mix rice, vegetables and stock through. Bring to simmer and cook 4-5 mins until almost drg. 3 Stir in chopped parsley. Serve scattered with extra parsley leaves and…

Currently shooting season 10, veteran presenter Heather Ewart still pinches herself that it's her job to travel around Australia for ABC's Back Roads. “I am so lucky,” the much-loved host tells Woman's Day. “It's not even a job for me, I love meeting new people and love seeing new places – how could you not love it?” Heather, who has been fronting the show since its premiere in 2015, credits husband, political reporter Barrie Cassidy, for being “understanding” of her life on the road, adding that he often joins her for a night or two when he's doing a road trip of his own. “I just love being on the road – I mean it's not always luxurious – we've stayed in plenty of boxes at the back of pubs,…

Fashion pack Jetting in from her home in Dubai, Lindsay Lohan joined Julia Stiles and Ouinta Brunson to watch her siblings Ali and Cody walk the runway during New York Fashion Week. Summer ready No prizes for guessing what Eva Longoria is dagdreaming about! The actress is booking her next European getaway… now! School of rock! Forget the headmaster's assembly, Ed Sheeran surprised lucky schoolkids in Auckland, New Zealand, by dropping by for an impromptu gig! Twinkle toes She never gives less than 100 per cent! Emma Thompson looked beautiful in lilac as she hit the red carpet in London for her new flick What's Love Got To Do With It. Oldie but a Godie Forty years of fun! Love is… uncontrollable giggles! Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell still make…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS RAQUEL WELCH 1940 – 2023 Hollywood is in shock following the news that Raquel Welch has died. The star's manager confirmed the heartbreaking news late last week, revealing she died peacefully following “a brief illness” She was 82. Celebrities from far and wide paid tribute to the screen legend, with many expressing their shock. “She was elegant, professional and glamorous beyond belief. Simply stunning,” Reese Witherspoon, who starred alongside her in 2001's Legally Blonde, wrote on Twitter. “Raquel dying is a very weird feeling,” Law & Order star Chris Meloni added. Raquel made a name for herself in the 1960s and ‘70s, known as a sultry siren who lit up the screen, regardless of how little dialogue she had. She became a global sex symbol,…

A straight-faced Harrison Ford has hit back at claims he has “social anxiety” and says he doesn't care about other people's opinions of him after he was asked about his past confessions of being shy. “No. I don't have a social anxiety disorder. I have an abhorrence of boring situations,” says the 80-year-old Hollywood icon, who's about to find himself back in the limelight as he promotes Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny in June. “I was shy when I first went on stage – I wasn't shy, I was f**king terrified. My knees would shake so badly, you could see it from the back of the theatre.” But the star, who plays a therapist in the TV series Shrinking, says he doesn't have social anxiety. “That's being unfamiliar…

Celebrity news In her final years, Olivia Newton-John took great joy in watching her husband John Easterling form an unbreakable bond with her daughter Chloe Lattanzi. Those close to the family tell Woman's Day that Olivia knew, once she found out that her cancer wasn't treatable, that John and Chloe “would need each other once she was no longer here”. “That was Olivia in a nutshell,” says a friend, who reveals that even in the iconic singer's darkest moments, she was always thinking about other people – “especially her husband and daughter”. Now, 37-year-old Chloe, who Olivia shared with her former husband and Xanadu co-star Matt Lattanzi, has a strong relationship with her herbalist stepfather – who she lovingly calls “Amazon Dad”. FAMILY TIES Even before Olivia's death, Chloe and…

Hi Mum,” the text read. “This is my number, you can save this one and delete that one.” It was August 23, 2022, and Brisbane mother-of-two Jen Irishu assumed the message was from her 42-year old son. “When I asked what happened to his old phone he said he'd broken it and lost all his files. He was having a stressful day,” Jen, who is in her 60s, tells Woman's Day. When he mentioned he urgently needed help to pay two bills, Jen's motherly instinct kicked in and she offered to help. “It all sounded quite normal and my husband Chris and I sat at the computer and paid the first bill, $3250. I emailed the receipt to my son straight away.” When her real son phoned back and asked…

WIN A SHARE OF $2000 JUMBO TRIVIA Test your wits against our quizmaster and use the ratings at the right to judge how well you've fared. 1 Which true-crime medical drama features Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne? 2 What type of fruit are damsons and greengages? 3 What do the letters of the car company BMW stand for? 4 What is the capital of the Czech Republic? 5 Who preceded Rishi Sunak as the UK prime minister? 6 The World Series is a tournament in which sport? 7 Under which name did 19thcentury author Mary Ann Evans publish her books? 8 Which organisation has a logo featuring a square and compasses? 9 Vermiculture is the cultivation of which creatures? 10 In the title of John Gray's famous book, where are…

Psychics CALL AMANDA DE WARREN! Visit amandadewarren.com for phone reading information. I didn't get to say goodbye AMANDA SAYS London tells me she has now passed over. It was sudden and unexpected. London did not blame Kathie in any way and loved her very much. London tells me Kathie and her son got her at about 12 weeks old. London brings through her friend who passed from a vehicle accident not long after she passed – Monte, a beautiful white cat. London shows me she is with Kathie's dad and also brings through his Alsatian dog and a cat called Paris. These two pets were the love of his life. London shows me a special call Kathie would make to let her know it was time to come home. She says…

Money Be well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Given the many financial twists and turns that have taken place over the past 12 months, it's safe to say that many of us will be keeping a close eye on our purses in 2023. Financial adviser and She's On The Money author Victoria Devine answers your burning questions! 1 Is property still a good investment? It really depends on your values and strategy. There can be a lot of money to be made in property, however it requires time, energy and effort. When it comes to investing, it's important to take the bigger picture into consideration and while property is “the great Australian dream” that doesn't mean it'll automatically put you into a good financial…

Everyday food RASPBERRY & WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SLICE SERVES 12 PREP 25 MINS + COOLING COOK 40 MINS • 250g butternut snap biscuits • 125g unsalted butter, melted • 3 eggs • ¾ cup caster sugar • 180g white chocolate, chopped • 500g cream cheese, softened • 1 tbsp honey • 1 cup frozen raspberries • icing sugar, fresh raspberries, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fanforced). Grease a 20 x 30cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and long sides with baking paper, extending the paper 5cm over the sides. 2 Process biscuits until fine. Add butter and process until combined. Press mixture evenly over base of pan. Bake 10 mins or until golden. Cool completely. Reduce oven to 160°C (140°C fan-forced). 3 Meanwhile, beat eggs and sugar…

BANANAS FOR BANOFFEE Movie snacks just got better with Bulla's Banoffee Murray St Choc Top! Tantalise your tastebuds with a creamy bananaflavoured centre served with delicious toffee sauce encased in an iconic chocolate shell – the ultimate cinema treat! Available now for a limited time only at Hoyts. Q What's the correct way to sauce pasta? A Don't Ladle the sauce over the serving bowls or in a big mixing bowl as the pasta and sauce will not combine well. Drain the pasta, return it to the drained pan, add only enough sauce to coat the pasta and briefly combine over moderate heat for about 30 seconds. Email your kitchen questions to womansday@bauer-media.com.au…

Book corner our Books Editor Wade Sellers gives us his fave picks for the week! Melbourne-based author Kerryn Mayne spends her days ridding the streets of crime as a police officer, only to conjure it all up again in the evenings as she works away on her pulpy crime stories. For her first novel, Kerryn draws from her own experiences within the police force to come up with her deliciously dark debut, Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder, a story that made Kerryn question her own brooding thoughts. How did you come up with the idea for the book? Lenny Marks came to me first. A woman who had long ago had something awful happen in her life and how she got up and kept going. It was always meant…

How far would you go for your job? These actors have risked life and limb to bring authenticity to their roles! Kate held her breath for more than seven minutes in the latest Avatar movie, while Halle pushed herself to the limit and suffered two cracked ribs and multiple bruises filming her own fight scenes in Bruised. Charlize was 1cm away from paralysis when she injured her neck during a stunt. Now, that's a tough day at the office!…

Celebrity news One of TV's most enduring friendships appears to be on the rocks, with sources revealing to Woman's Day that former Sunrise co-stars Melissa Doyle and Natalie Barr are barely on speaking terms. We're told Mel, 53, is “incensed” after entertainment presenter and very close friend Nelson Aspen left Sunrise. Late last year, Nelson, 59, sensationally announced he was stepping away from Sunrise after citing he had “burnt out” and was struggling with the workload. Now sources say Mel desperately wishes the Sunrise team had done more to convince him not to resign and has made her feelings known to Nat, which has made things awkward between the pair. FAMOUS BESTIES When the show launched in its current format in 2002 with David Koch and Melissa Doyle at the…

Despite putting on a united front at Christmas, the new King and the Prince of Wales have not been seen together since. Now sources confirm there has been something of a fallout between the pair over their different approaches to running the monarchy, causes to promote, royal visits and of course, on how best to deal with the Sussexes, including a clash over Harry's children's titles.…

The fallout from that infamous public bust-up between Karl Stefanovic and Michael Clarke has seemingly taken its toll on Karl's wife Jasmine. A source tells Woman's Day the 39-year-old – whose sister Jade Yarbrough has kept a low profile since her park scuffle and split from Michael – has packed her bags and headed to a luxury health retreat to try to heal from the stress. According to a source, Jasmine left her daughter Harper, two, with the Today host and other family members. “She's also hoping to get healthy ahead of trying for baby number two,” says the insider.…

Royal news With a history-making coronation looming in Britain, there is no rest on the other side of the pond, with the Danish palace last week revealing Queen Margrethe will have to undergo urgent “major back surgery”. The 82-year-monarch, who is Europe's longest-serving monarch, will be hospitalised afterward and take on “a longer rehabilitation process” the royal household said in a statement. “During a long period, Her Majesty has been affected by problems with her back, and in recent times the situation has worsened,” the release said. This means all the queen's official engagements have been postponed, cancelled or will be undertaken by other members of the royal house, including Prince Frederik, 54, and his wife Princess Mary, 51. Sources confirm to Woman's Day that while the tough-as-nails queen is…

Friends of Toni Collette say she's putting on the performance of her life as she beams her way through interviews to promote her new movie, Amazon Prime's The Estate, with Anna Faris. “We made each other laugh all the time” she gushed of her co-stars. “You find yourself laughing at the material, but that's what I, personally, wanted. I wanted to feel the joy, and I wanted to bring the joy.” ‘They're the lights of my life. I couldn't exist without them’ But a source tells Woman's Day that, behind the scenes, Toni's still nursing a mix of emotions. “She's not recovered from her split and she's not likely to any time soon,” says a longtime friend of the Aussie actress’ recent break-up with the father of her two young…

Olivia's closest and oldest friend, her Grease co-star John Travolta, recently made a touching tribute to the late hitmaker on the world's biggest stage – the Super Bowl! The 68-year-old paired up with Scrubs stars Zach Braff and Donald Faison for a T-Mobile commercial, with the trio spoofing Summer Nights, which John originally sang alongside Olivia in the 1978 film. The ad sees John channelling his character Danny Zuko as he croons, “Tell me more, tell me more.” Excited fans love the new version and are asking for more. “I love the dynamic between the three of us. It's a special energy,” he said of their performance.…

Real life Listening intently to the rumble of the tractor rolling along the gravel path, the students at Hermidale Public School put down their books and race down to the paddock. “My favourite thing is seeing their faces light up in excitement as they run out to meet the tractor,” teacher Rebekah Coddington, 28, tells Woman's Day. Last year, the group of 10 students at the country NSW school 230km west of Dubbo harvested an incredible 85 hectares of wheat – enough to make 290,000 loaves of bread. It's also netted the young farmers a tidy profit, with their 170 tonnes of wheat set to sell for around $50,000, despite recent mild temperatures meaning a later harvest than usual. For sisters Ruby and Matilda Mudford, 12 and 10, it's been…

Physchics KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchellcoombes.com Q I'm wondering if you can see where my husband's wedding ring would be? It disappeared at Christmas two years ago. Also, I would love to know if my mum, dad and friend Robin are doing OK since they passed. Kerrie MITCHELL SAYS I have a small crowd of people beginning to gather from Spirit. Your mum and dad are coming through together, and Robin is also waving hello. They are all lovely people. Your mum is smiling and tells me your dad has taken her dancing again. Your dad tells me your husband accidentally lost his wedding ring when he was outside. Unfortunately, I feel the chances of it turning up again now are slim, but your mum suggests you…

Wellness Be well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU On average, almost every hour of every day an Australian woman dies from heart disease. Yet tragically, the warning signs for women are also often more likely to be missed. “Heart disease is one of the biggest killers of women in Australia, yet only one in five Australian women are aware of this. Many of the symptoms women experience may not be recognised as heart disease, thus increasing the likelihood of a missed diagnosis,” says Nicci Dent, CEO of Heart Research Australia. “Although men suffering from a heart attack typically describe chest pain or discomfort, women are more likely to have non-chest pain symptoms such as shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue and indigestion, and frequently with…

There's no better way to take in Lake Macquarie than sailing it – and the team at Sail Lake Macquarie make it easy. On their breakfast cruise, take in the magical scenery from onboard the ultra-modern 48-foot Beneteau yacht. The two-hour cruise includes unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks, paired with a chefprepared grazing board. saillakemacquarie.com.au For the ultimate splurge, treat yourself to lunch at 8 at Trinity. The setting is spectacular, with a huge deck offering panoramic views of the lake amid lush, tropical Landscaping and indoor-outdoor dining for 300 under a stunning white marquee. The meals are designed to share, and among the highlights are the tasting plate with Yamba king prawns, caLamari, baked Italian wagyu meatballs and tomato and burrata saLad. Portions are super generous so bring…

Cool down with these tasty refreshments TIRAMISU MARTINI Create a single espresso cool shot. Shake 15ml rum, 25ml coffee liqueur, 30ml Baileys, and espresso cool shot in a cocktail tumbler with ice and strain into a glass. Roughly crumble a Lotus Biscoff biscuit and carefully sprinkle on top in a single line. Serve and enjoy. BERRY TONIC MOCKTAIL Pour 20ml Monin Strawberry Fruit Puree into the bottom of a glass, followed by crushed ice and tonic water. Create a single espresso cool shot into top of the glass, allowing ingredients to settle into layers. Garnish with mixed berries. Serve and enjoy. Head to delonghi.com for alt things coffee and more delish recipes.…

DAZZLING by Chikodili Emelumadu A remarkable debut novel about two girls who, grappling with their families’ dark histories, must make the ultimate sacrifice if they ever want to see their fathers again. Both visceral and magic. OUT NOW (Hachette, $32.99) A ROUTINE INFIDELITY by Elizabeth Coleman A private investigator, bored with solving petty theft and missing chihuahuas, finds herself solving a dark mystery when her sister falls prey to an internet catfishing scam. For fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club! OUT NOW (Pantera Press, $29.99) YOU MADE ME THIS WAY by Shannon Molloy Part memoir, part investigation into the taboo topic of mate child sexual abuse, writer Shannon Molloy – who gifted us with memoir Fourteen in 2020 – writes about one of our society's deepest shames in…

Behind the scenes GOGGLEBOX AUSTRALIA Your entertainment backstage pass! Go big or go home – that's the tack Tim Lai – from household Tim and Leanne – is taking when it comes to planning his nuptials next year to longterm partner Mark. “We're basic gays. We're not bougie or over the top at all. So we're only having three weddings,” the 44-yearold jokes to Woman's Day, as he chats about season 17 of Gogglebox Australia, his plans for a family and which co-stars he's chosen as his “maids of dishonour”. Congrats on your engagement! Can you spill any wedding details? We finally made the decision that we're going to get married on our 25th anniversary next year. We're having one in Melbourne for our family here in Australia, then we're having one…