Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 15, 2023 i Woman's Day

I had a chuckle the other day when it was revealed Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper and Jason Bateman are in a celebrity Wordle group. While my own Wordle group (Mum, Dad and me) is distinctly less glamorous, there was something quite sweet and relatable about it! With that in mind, I hope you love our bumper 20-page puzzles pull-out, which will provide plenty of entertainment over the Easter break and distract you from munching on too many sweet treats! Elsewhere, we were just as shocked as you to discover showbiz queen Kerri-Anne Kennerley is heading into the jungle (read our chat on page 20), while MAFS favourites Tahnee and Ollie invite us into their new home (p30). Happy puzzling!…

Royal news A s far as pre-trial hearings go, they’re mostly low-key, with lawyers only pulling out the big guns once the real court case begins. But when Prince Harry and his cohort of famous faces made a shock appearance for proceedings at London’s High Court last week, he clearly wanted to make sure the whole world knew he meant business in his latest battle with Britain’s press giants. CELEBRITIES UNITED Harry, along with Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and actress Sadie Frost, are hoping to take Associated Newspapers, which publishes the Daily Mail, to trial over what they allege are privacy breaches, including illegally accessing bank accounts, medical records and recording phone conversations through phone tapping between 2001 and 2013. While AN denies the claims and no witnesses were due…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco have denied claims their marriage is over but Charlene seems to have an aversion to wearing her wedding ring! While Albert, 65, dubbed the chatter over the state of their marriage “malicious rumours” it isn’t the only sign he and 45-year-old Charlene’s notoriously rocky relationship has hit another snag. His wife was nowhere to be seen as Albert attended the prestigious Rose Ball, the annual fundraiser for the Princess Grace Foundation, on March 25 with sister Princess Caroline on his arm. But Charlene’s spokesperson Chantell Wittstock claims the mother-of-two was in Dubai, where she’s currently in the process of setting up her own foundation. “She’s hands-on with it and it’s not the first time she’s missed the…

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and his girlfriend of 10 years Erin Darke are “absolutely thrilled” to be expecting their first child. The parents-to-be were snapped going for a stroll in New York together, with the 38-year-old actress showing off her growing bump. “They told their families and friends recently. It’s an incredibly exciting time,” says a friend of the pair, who “can’t wait to become a family of three”. And Daniel, 33, already has high hopes that the little one will follow their famous father into showbiz - just as long as they stay behind the camera! “I want my kids - if and when they exist - I would love them to be around film sets,” the British actor said last year. “A dream would be for them…

Celebrity news With Suri Cruise’s 17th birthday looming, mum Katie Holmes is dreading the day that, in almost a year from now, Tom Cruise will be free to reach out to their daughter. According to insiders, Suri has already started applying to colleges, and Katie is desperately trying to persuade her to remain on the US east coast for the next stage in her life. Woman’s Day has learned this could be a strategic move by Katie, 44, to keep her only child away from California and Florida, where Tom has homes and his church, Scientology, has its main bases. “Katie fully expects Tom to re-enter her life once Suri is 18, and that’s his right,” says a friend. “But she’s planning on making Suri’s adult life so full and…

Celebrity news A family insider says Macaulay Culkin was left “stunned” after his Succession star brother Kieran spoke publicly about Macaulay’s kids - and told the world he’s now a father of two. “Mac and Kieran haven’t exactly fallen out, but they do live very separate lives,” a source tells Woman’s Day of the actor brothers. “There’s no way Mac would want to live the glitzy red carpet life that Kieran seems to enjoy, but then, Mac was burnt out by fame before his 18th birthday, so he figures each to their own.” The insider insists that Macaulay “won’t be cool with Kieran confirming the birth of his child and talking about his kids at a Hollywood event”. “Well, the cousins live in Los Angeles, we live in New York.…

TV update Melinda Willis and Layton Mills admit that watching themselves back on Married At First Sight this year has been tougher than going through the actual experiment. “There were times where we thought, ‘OK, this is us done,’” Melinda, 32, tells Woman’s Day. “It really, really tested us way beyond our limits that you see in the show. As soon as it aired, we were like, ‘I’m not talking to you!’” Following the taping of their final vows - where they came out as just one of two couples still intact in November, Layton, 32, says they only had a sliver of time to enjoy themselves as a couple. “We’ve had some awesome holidays together - we spent Christmas together, and did Valentine’s Day - we had this beautiful…

Aries MAR 21 - APR 20 Magic really can happen. With your luck and determination both soaring, a dream could soon become a reality. Spend Easter reflecting on what you truly want, then draw up a plan next week. Meanwhile, indulge your senses and recharge those batteries. STAR TIP Thursday’s Full Moon could usher you into a more romantic phase. KRISTEN STEWART The actress, who celebrates her 33rd birthday on April 9, once said she finds her Aries sign “strikingly accurate”. JENNY BIUME predicts your destiny for APR 3-9 For more on astrology, feng shui and space clearing, visit jennyblume.com.au Taurus APR 21 - MAY 21 It’s time to stop and smell the roses, Taurus. No, really - spending time around nature should rebalance your equilibrium and as perspective returns,…

1 ‘Botox’ in a bottle You should definitely add this magical duo to your shopping list. The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% and The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA quickly became an internet sensation when users found that by combining the two bargain-priced products, their wrinkles looked less prominent. Argireline prevents muscle movement and Matrixyl supports collagen production, so together, they really could give Botox a run for its money! 2 Nose glow All noses are wonderful but if you’re looking to tweak the shape of yours slightly, forget about surgery and grab a highlighter and bronzer. Apply a thin line of bronzer down each side of your nose and blend. Then apply a thin line of highlighter or illuminator, such as Mecca Max Off Duty Glow Stick, down the centre and…

Everyday food EASTER EGG NESTS MAKES 10 PREP 10 MINS + COOLING COOK 5 MINS • 4 × 53g Mars bars, chopped • 75g unsalted butter, chopped • 3 cups rice bubbles • mini chocolate Easter eggs, to fill 1 Grease and line 10 bases of a 12-hole ⅓-cup capacity muffin pan. 2 Place Mars bars and butter in a medium saucepan on Low heat. Cook 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. 3 Place rice bubbles in a large heatproof bowl. Add melted Mars bar mixture, stir to combine. Cool slightly, then divide mixture between pan holes and shape into nests (using the base of a small glass works well for this). Chill 30 mins until firm. To serve, fill with Easter eggs. TIP You could try serving these…

1 Cadbury has your Easter egg hunt covered with this assorted pack. From classic mini eggs to chocolate bunnies, there’s something to delight every sweet tooth. 2 Chocolate lovers will want to get their hands on Melbourne Cocoa’s premium selection of Easter eggs, lovingly crafted using only the finest ingredients. 3 The iconic Lindt Gold Bunny now comes with a pair of plush ears so you can make Easter just that little bit more special!…

SENSUAL SO CLOSE by Sylvia Day The literary powerhouse returns with a new sensual and emotional series entitled Blacklist, which begins with the story of widower Kane Black, who will do anything to keep the memory of his late wife alive. OUT TUESDAY (Penguin, $32.99) THRILLER FIRE WITH FIRE by Candice Fox We don’t know how she does it, but each novel Candice delivers is better than the last! In this new heart-pounding thriller, a desperate couple who’ve had their daughter kidnapped hold the LAPD to ransom in a last attempt to find her. OUT TUESDAY (Penguin, $32.99) RURAL SUSPENSE INTO THE NIGHT by Fleur McDonald When an out-of-control fire tears through a remote farm and its owner and his dog are both missing, it’s up to a detective and…

She has 9.5 million followers on Instagram, celebritg fans and a new TV comedy series, Wellmania, so Celeste Barber could be forgiven for letting it all go to her head, just a little. Instead, the 40-year-old remains refreshingly down-toearth. “It’s not like I’m bloody Beyonce,” she laughs to Woman’s Day. Celeste says it’s her “dream” to make more local content, as she chats to us about her new famous friends and scoring her first big break on Aussie TV on All Saints back in the noughties. You have a lot of famous followers on social media. Which one are you most excited about? Tom Ford. He has sent me the most beautiful things to congratulate me on this show. I honour our friendship so much. I was in bed with…

A princess walks like this… She’s so Bea-utiful Looking every bit the doting mum, Princess Beatrice was seen playing with her adorable 18-month-old daughter Sienna while on a trip to the National Army Museum in Chelsea, UK. Talk about a Swift selfie! Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav finally got his wish to meet Taylor Swift, as the pair took a quick selfie at the iHeart Radio Music Awards. “I love me some Taylor Swift, man. Always did…” he said. Survival of the fittest With Australian Survivor wrapped for another year, Jonathan LaPaglia jumped straight back into his LA routine and took his dog Rocky for a run. Balancing act How sweet is this?! Matty J and Laura Byrne let their two dauyhters Marlie-Mae, three, and Lola, two, run riot as…

When Harry returned to London from the US to appear at the High Court, it was a surprise to everyone - including the King and Prince William. It’s understood Harry informed Charles at the last minute he’d be touching down in the UK and wanted to see him, but was rebuffed by an aide, who claimed his father, 74, was “too busy”. Last week, the King was forced to cancel a state visit to France due to civil unrest, before jetting to Germany with Camilla. Woman’s Day understands Harry was staying at Frogmore Cottage at Windsor, a 10-minute walk from where his brother lives at Adelaide Cottage. “William, Kate and the children were away for most of Harry’s visit,” says a source, adding that they usually spend this time of…

They’ve been plagued by split rumours for months, but sources say Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are convinced a baby will fix their rocky relationship. The 38-year-old popstar certainly turned heads when she stepped out in New York with what appeared to be a tiny bump! Katy’s been boasting about being sober for weeks, but sources say the real reason she’s skipping the booze is because she’s expecting! “Soooo she’s sober because she’s pregnant. It’s obvious," commented one fan online.…

Former The Project host Carrie Bickmore has been linked to her co-star Tommy Little, and it seems her ex Chris Walker is ready to move on, too. “After the initial sadness of the separation with Carrie, we’ve all encouraged him to put himself ‘out there’ again,” says a friend of the TV producer. “He’s trying his luck with dating apps - he’s a little rusty given his lack of experience with them but he’s certainly had plenty of interest so far. “It’s still early days though, and he’s not ready to dive straight back into a relationship, but he’s open to meeting someone new.” The father-of-two was spied on a recent date in Melbourne’s Prahran - a stone’s throw from his ex’s former workplace, the Ten studios in South Yarra.…

REESE PARTIES AWAY HER DIVORCE! Reese Witherspoon and celebrity agent Jim Toth had been “growing apart” say those closest to the actress, so it came as no great shock to friends and family when the couple announced they’d made the “difficult decision” to divorce just days before their 12th wedding anniversary. The pair - who share son Tennessee, 10, together - have been quietly separating assets for years and as they finalise their split, Reese, who’s worth a staggering $645 million, is said to be embracing the single life! “Reese has been liberated and she can’t wait to finally let her hair down,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “This is a woman who had a shotgun wedding at 23 followed by a ‘security blanket’ marriage (with her agent, all while…

True crime only in woman’s Day When the news broke last week that Robert Smith was to be released from jail after serving 10 years for his role in the murder of his six-year-old stepdaughter Kiesha Weippeart, Alison Anderson’s heart broke. “It’s gut-wrenching. The justice system has failed once again,” Alison tells Woman’s Day. “It should be a life for a life. Why should people like him have that privilege but this angel didn’t have a chance to start [hers]?” Kiesha’s death was a tragedy that shocked the nation. The little girl died in her bed in Sydney’s Mt Druitt in July 2010 after being knocked unconscious by her mother Kristi Abrahams after refusing to wear her pyjamas. The couple then hid her body in a suitcase for several days…

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Psychics CALL AMANDA DE WARREN! Visit amandadewarren.com for phone reading information. I was attacked by dingoes AMANDA SAYS Coco tells me she is one of the boss cows. She talks about seeing dingoes near her paddock at times. Coco tells me she likes to come up to the house at times and Sue gives her treats, which she loves. Coco then points to her back end area, near her hips, and tells me it was very sore about two years ago. I then see that she has no tail. She then tells Sue how it all happened as she had no clue. Coco tells Sue it was two juvenile dingoes that tried to get her down, but she is a big girl and they did not succeed. They both latched…

Families Families Be well with Woma’s Day GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Along weekend with sweet treats and catch-ups with loved ones… what could be better? For some people, however, Easter gatherings with the extended family often mean tension and frustration. Registered psychologist Rachel Tomlinson from Toward Wellbeing says many people feel pressure to tolerate behaviours or attitudes from loved ones at key events, such as Easter gatherings, that they wouldn’t otherwise accept. She recommends making a plan before you attend these events. “In circumstances where relatives are renowned for making inappropriate comments or putdowns it can be helpful to have some escape tactics and boundaries,” she says. “This could either be limiting time at the event itself, or having readymade and well-practised excuses so that you can rotate through…

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For many diehard Yellowjackets fans, the burning question left lingering at the end of the first season was, “Who is Lottie Matthews?” A year later, we finally have the answer with the recent release of season two of the US thriller. “The great cliffhanger of this series is you never know who’s going to live,” Simone Kessell, who plays adult Lottie, tells Woman’s Day. Audiences last saw teenage Lottie (played by Courtney Eaton) emerge as the antagonist after she was unable to take her antipsychotic medication following her soccer team’s plane crash into the Canadian wilderness in 1996. We next meet Lottie 25 years later, when she has gone through rehabilitation and has become a spiritual guru to help deal with her traumatic experiences. “I play the light side of…

Royal news With Queen Margrethe currently focusing on her recovery from back surgery, Prince Frederik has quietly been experiencing a little taste of life at the top. And far from relishing a preview of his future as monarch while his mother recovers, sources say the 54-year-old wasn’t exactly inspired hy his brief promotion. Indeed, when the first in line to the Danish throne attended a military event on behalf of 82-year-old Margrethe, he couldn’t have looked less interested. “You got the feeling the crown prince didn’t want to be there,” says an onlooker. “He looked bored.” One Amalienborg Palace insider reveals that “Fred is counting down the days” until Margrethe is back on her feet. ‘He doesn’t want to get involved in the drama’ Reports now reveal the queen is…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS Gogglebox star Anastasia Katselas rang in the big 6-0 with family and friends at a colourful bash in Melbourne on March 25. The reality TV favourite was joined by a gaggle of her Gogglebox co-stars, including Faye Kontos, Kate Dalton, the Silberys and Tim Lai. “One big happy family celebrating Anastasia’s birthday with laughter, joy and love,” gushed Tim. “What a brilliant night with you all,” Faye agreed. “Loved the vibe and our gorgeous Anastasia.” Their former Gogglebox co-star Angie Kent gushed to the birthday girl that she looked “amazing” on her big night, “60s are the new 40s,” Angie declared on social media. As well as dazzling all her guests, the lady of the moment managed to dispel any rumours that her two-year…

Sitting down with Kerri-Anne Kennerley a week before she was whisked away to South Africa, we’re quick to express our disbelief that the queen of Australian daytime TV is going on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. “Yes, well, I would have bet money on it that we wouldn’t be having this chat,” she laughs. “They’ve asked me every year for 12 years, and I was never going to do it, but timing is a beautiful thing,” she adds. And that timing certainly came around quickly - just last November Woman’s Day sat down with the Australian TV legend and it was still, even then, a firm “no” “People don’t need to see that side of me,” she said at the time. And yet here we are, about…

As last year’s cast let their hair down, it was all business on the set of the 2023 series, as hosts Scotty Cam and Shelley Craft and the new Blockheads filmed promos for the reality show. The new Block on Charming Street in Melbourne’s exclusive Hampton East was abuzz as cast and crew set up to start shooting. Also spotted on set were judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer, who, in keeping with the promo’s theme, were dressed in their 1950s finery.…

TAHNEE & OLLIE ON… THEY FAKED IT ALL! “I don’t think [Harrison and Bronte] was fake from the get-go,” says Ollie. “I believe when they realised they weren’t getting along, a deal was made and in the process of making that deal, it became very much them versus the group. “But I genuinely believe in the beginning that Harrison really liked Bronte, you could just tell,” he adds. TAHNEE & OLLIE ON… BOYS’ NIGHT TRUTHS “We had a real disagreement about that,” says Ollie. “Tahnee didn’t like the idea of me going out and breaking the rules - so there was definitely an argument there,” he adds. “I thinks lot of people assume we were so stable throughout the entire experiment - because that’s all they showed on TV -…

There’s nothing better than sitting down with a cuppa and a fresh warm scone. For Rowena Casey, it’ll be her reward at the end of a long day helping serve thousands of people at the Country Women’s Association Tea Room at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show this month. ‘They just love these hot scones with the jam and cream so they queue up,” Rowena, 75, tells Woman’s Day. It’s a rewarding, yet tough, two weeks for the team of 200 volunteers, baking from 6.30am until early evening to make around 40,000 scones. Since launching in 1947 at the kiosk at Moore Park’s Royal Agricultural Society, the Tea Room tradition has become a firm favourite with thousands of hungry guests who flock to the annual event. The task has become easier over…

Psychics KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchellcoombes.com Q I am happily divorced and would like to know how my life will pan out. I’m an aged pensioner who recently beat cancer. Will I get over this and get back to my usual self? Please tell me my mum and dad are looking out forme. Will there be happiness in my life? Pisces MITCHELL SAYS I have your beautiful mum and dad stepping forward from Spirit. They are sending their love to you and to everybody. Your mum is showing me a beautiful rose garden and telling me heaven is a beautiful place. Your dad says they have been watching over you and spiritually sending extra strength and support. Your parents tell me in the second half of this…

Wellness Be well with Woman’s day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Around 9.4 per cent of Australians over the age of 55 have blindness or low vision. For people who experience vision loss later in life, there can be specific challenges when it comes to making adjustments and learning new coping skills. With a little bit of support, however, John Clower from Vision Australia says it’s completely possible to lead a full and independent life. “It’s about developing a strategy,” he explains. “Disability does not mean inability.” MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Vision Australia provides support for people of all ages, including some services that are tailored to older adults. This could include anything from education programs, to seeking home support or joining a community group. John is part of…

TIP You could add 1 tsp five-spice powder when stir-frying the vegetables, SESAME-CRUSTED PORK & NOODLES SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS + SOAKING & RESTING COOK 30 MINS 2 tbsp sesame seeds 300g pork fillets 500g fresh chow mein noodles 850g packet frozen (or fresh) stir-fry vegetables ½ cup oyster sauce Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Spread sesame seeds on a plate. Roll pork over to coat. Heat a large, oiled frying pan on high. Brown pork 3-4 mins on all sides. Transfer to tray. Bake 15 mins until just cooked through. Rest, loosely covered with foil, 10 mins. Thickly slice. Cook noodles following packet directions. In an oiled wok, stir-fry vegetables 2-3 mins. Add sauce,⅓ cup water and noodles. Stir-fry 1-2 mins. Serve pork…

TIP To get a smooth texture, the cream and chocolate need to be similar temperatures. If the cream is too chilled, it won’t mix well. Choc ripple mousse cake This crowd-pleaser can be made in a flash SERVES 16 Grease and line a 22cm springform tin. Place 250g Arnott’s Choc Ripple biscuits in a food processor bowl and process until fine crumbs. Add 100g melted butter and process until combined. Spoon mixture into base of pan and smooth over with the back of spoon. Refrigerate. Remove 600ml thickened cream from fridge to let stand for 20 mins before you melt 400g dark chocolate (chopped). Place chocolate in a large heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool. Meanwhile place…

Book Corner Our Books Editor Wade Sellers gives us his fave picks for the week! The author who gifted us with Dinner With The Schnabels returns with a new hilarious novel! Liane Moriarty says she “loved every page” of Toni Jordan’s new novel, Prettier If She Smiled More. The Melbourne-based novelist’s seventh novel is a funny take on menopause, caring for an ageing parent, perfectionism and midlife crises told with Toni’s signature observational humour and wit on ordinary life. Here, Toni tells Woman’s Day a little about how she came up with the story, and how she found herself writing books while working as a molecular biologist! Tell us a bit about Prettier If She Smiled More… It’s an Australian comedydrama based around the Schnabel family. This time, the very…

When waxworks go wrong, they go very wrong! Somehow these right royal replicas are not even close to being a good likeness but have still made it into exhibitions for us to marvel at. Charles could hardly be happy with his missing neck and misshapen head, Fergie looks like she’s come from the 1800s and Di bears a striking resemblance to Julie Bishop! The worst figures have to be the Prince and Princess of Wales, with that deathly yellow pallor and hideous teeth - maybe it’s time for a royal meltdown!…