Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 40, 2023 i Woman's Day

Here at Woman’s Day, celebrity divorces are sadly just a part of our everyday lives, but I can assure you our team were shocked when Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness confirmed the worst. Despite once being a Hollywood power couple, the pair proved that not even Tinseltown is immune to heartache. In more welcome news, it seems Fifi Box and Matildas superstar Sam Kerr are picking up the slack when it comes to the love department – here’s hoping there are some good announcements to come! Elsewhere, we bring you a world exclusive interview with the late Reeva Steenkamp’s mother, June, who recently lost her husband Barry. It’s an emotional read but her resilience is truly inspiring. Happy reading! Look what’s inside... Joshua Joynes Editor See privacy notice on page…

13-year age gap! Two months after calling time on his marriage, Joe Manganiello has found a new love. The 46-yearold, who was married to Sofia Vergara for almost eight years before the couple announced their split in July, is now seeing fellow actor Caitlin O’Connor. The couple were spotted side-by-side as they left Gold’s Gym in Venice, California, last week before driving off together. According to Page Six, the pair are “casually dating”. Joe reportedly met the up-and-coming actress – who, at 33, is 13 years younger than him – at a screening event for her new show, Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty. They both attended the after party at the show’s producer Jim Hecht and his wife Courtney Friel’s home, where they enjoyed some time…

Margot Robbie better watch her Barbie back because there’s another blonde bombshell coming for her gig! Tongues were wagging when Taylor Swift met with the film’s director, Greta Gerwig, 40, in New York last week, and producer Margot, 33, was nowhere to be seen! A sequel for the film that’s earned more than $2 billion at the box office to date is all that anyone is talking about in Hollywood, and word is that Tay Tay 33, is champing at the bit to be wrapped in plastic!…

SEPTEMBER JULY Melrose Place star Heather Locklear looked like a different woman as she stepped out in the Los Angeles sunshine last week. The actress, who turns 62 this week, looked healthy and happy – astark contrast to her demeanour a few months earlier. On July 3, the actress was seen behaving erratically in a Malibu car park, fuelling fears of relapse and mental health struggles. The actress, who has had a welldocumented battle with substance abuse, was seen balancing on the ledge of a building and talking to herself. At the time, friends were concerned that Heather, who is engaged to Chris Heisser, may have relapsed. Thankfully, the star seems to have gotten her life back on track and was seen happily waving to passers-by.…

Hammer time! They’ve been Block besties since week one, but sources say Leah and Kristy’s friendship is about to be tested. According to a TV insider, things come to a head at an explosive bash on Charming Street this week, where viewers will witness Kristy, 34, blasting Leah as they butt heads over sisters Eliza and Liberty, 34. Shockingly, Eliza, 37, claims things got so out of hand that Kristy and Brett, 34, made the crew cry! “When you’re telling people to get stuffed, when you’re not treating people with respect, when tradies don’t want to work with you, when you’re making crew cry, it really tends to flick people away,” she says. “They would kick and scream and yell, it wasn’t a very nice environment to be in.” Leah,…

With rumours rife that Ten is set to revamp Seven’s hugely popular game show Deal Or No Deal, Woman’s Day understands the stars of the embattled The Project are worried about what it will mean for them. A network insider insists to Woman’s Day there are discussions “to move The Project to the 9.30pm timeslot” in order to accommodate the game show reboot, once hosted by Andrew O’Keefe in its glory days. Th e sleuth divulges that the revitalised Neighbours, playing at 4.30pm, may also have a deciding factor on the future of the current affairs show, while Sandra Sully’s 90-minute-running 10 News First, airing at 5pm, may also be cut by half an hour. When approached for comment, a spokesperson from Ten told Woman’s Day, “The Project will continue…

Fifi might not be the only one gearing up for a big decision. Friends say former ironman Grant Kenny couldn’t be happier with his new girlfriend, makeup artist to the stars Stojanka Bulic, and is considering their future together. “Grant hasn’t remarried since his split from Lisa [Curry] but Stoj is the first woman to really steal his heart,” says a friend of the 60-year-old sports legend, who divorced Lisa six years ago. “They have so much fun together and he loves how they share so many friends. Stoj has met the family and even has Lisa’s approval. Grant couldn’t be happier – he didn’t expect to find love at this stage in his life and it’s making him think about whether to make things official.” Grant and Stoj, who…

CALL AMANDA DE WARREN! Visit amanda dewarren.com for phone reading information. Forever in each other’s hearts AMANDA SAYS I can see such a powerful connection between Nicole and Cody, despite Cody passing over some years ago. Cody shows me she passed from renal failure and tells Nicole not to feel guilty about it as she didn’t see the signs. Cody knows that since she passed, Nicole hasn’t had another bond with any other animal like the one they shared. Cody brings through other pets who have since passed over, including Nicole’s sister’s cat, Ruby, who lived until she was 22 and thanks Nicole for taking her in for her last seven years. Cody then brings through two dogs – one was a family dog and the other was Nicole’s pet…

ONLY IN WOMAN’S DAY SHELLEY CRAFT The Aging Project This week on The Aging Project Podcast, I had an enlightening conversation with breathwork practitioner Nicola Laye after learning about email and screen apnea, a phenomenon where we unconsciously hold our breath while staring at screens. It’s a scary thought, considering how much screen time we have. Breathwork goes far beyond inhaling and exhaling. It’s a potent tool for regulating our nervous system and finding serenity in stressful times. It’s the key to nurturing compassion and releasing the grip of control and perfectionism. Small adjustments in breath patterns can bring profound internal and mental wellbeing. Nicola encourages us to be mindful of our breath and to live in the moment. She suggests starting with conscious awareness and practising deep diaphragmatic breaths.…

TUESDAY, NETFLIX It’s been 24 years since the death of British broadcasting legend Jill Dando, who was killed with a single bullet outside her home in broad daylight. Despite the homicide investigation into her death, which was the biggest in British history, her murder remains unsolved. The three-part series dives into every aspect of the case, with family and friends, journalists and investigators wrestling to answer the question that has baffled them for so many years.…

Royal maverick One feels the need – the need for speed! The Princess of Wales let out a giggle of surprise as her life jacket suddenly inflated when she paid a visit to the Royal Naval Air Station in Somerset, UK. Hands on... ...Shakira! The Colombian singer used her backing dancers as props at the MTV Awards, where she picked up the Video Vanguard Award. I do… again! As if one lavish Lake Como wedding wasn’t enough, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen renewed their vows in Italy 10 years after they first tied the knot. Congrats, guys! Love on the menu! Turning 35 never looked better! Lovebirds Delta Goodrem and Matt Copley celebrated his birthday in Hamburg. “I don’t take any of this for granted,” Matt wrote. Courtside comeback Tennis…

I got you babe! Looks like Cher really can turn back time! The singer and her former beau Alexander “AE” Edwards have confirmed they’re back on after hitting Tinseltown on a double date with Colombian singer J Balvin and his girlfriend Valentina Ferrer. Cher, 77, and AE went their separate ways in May amid claims that Cher’s son’s Chaz, 54, and Elijah, 47, were not a fan of the 37-year-old music executive, who is 40 years her junior. According to sources at the time, Chaz and Elijah were concerned Cher was “moving too fast” by getting engaged to AE a few short months after meeting him. There were also fears that Cher was often left footing the bill for her younger lover, with sources saying at the time, “He’s barely…

Darren Hayes has filed for divorce from his husband of 17 years. The Savage Garden frontman and Richard Cullen, 53, announced their separation in May. Darren wrote in a now deleted Instagram post, “No, there’s no scandal to report, no infidelity, guilty or third party.” But insiders says Darren, 51, who married the director and screenwriter in London two years into their relationship in a private wedding in 2005 and again in 2013 in the US, is struggling to keep the split amicable. “As much as Darren and Richard loved each other like crazy, sadly that’s going in the opposite direction now. They’re both butting heads and are fighting over co-parenting their dog,” a source spills. “One of them has to let go, because trying to navigate the diary of…

Only in Woman’s Day Whenever Lyn Henderson-Yates hears a Cat Stevens song, she remembers her younger brother, Jimmy Taylor, standing at the ironing board at their home in Derby, WA, carefully ironing his clothes. She recalls the comb that was permanently in his back pocket, the grin on Jimmy’s face after she gave him her portable record player and how for days he played Lyn’s Cat Stevens albums over and over. But the family was shattered when, on August 29, 1974, Jimmy went to the local shop and never returned. His family, including his heartbroken mother Evelyn, still don’t know what happened to their boy, who would be turning 62 in November. WA police believe the 12-year-old met with foul play and was killed. Earlier this year, the state government…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q My mum passed nearly six years ago. We were really close, and I thought I would have felt her presence by now, but I don’t feel her around me at all. Does she have any messages for me? Alison MITCHELL SAYS Your mum comes through from Spirit straight away. She is such a wonderful lady, and she tells me she loves you more than words can describe. Your mum says she is watching over you and will always be near you whenever you need her the most. I feel in time she will visit you in a dream, but you must also pay attention to a light or lamp in your home that will occasionally dim or flicker – when…

Thirteen years ago, after my mother passed away with lung cancer, I found some Rivastigmine (a drug to reduce symptoms of Alzheimer’s) in my parents’ fridge. I didn’t know anyone with Alzheimer’s, so I asked my father what it was doing there. He replied that Mum had told him he needed medication to improve his memory. He didn’t think they did much good but his philosophy was “Happy wife, peaceful life” so he took it. That was how I learned that Dad had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I had mistaken his memory lapses, confusion and withdrawal for grief. We now know we can halve our risk of dementia and, in many cases, stop MCI – mild cognitive impairment – in its tracks. We can slow and reverse decline after a…

HIGH NECK • This sophisticated style elevates basics. Simply pair with your favourite trousers and heels for a chic combination. • Satin and silk finishes add a luxurious feel, however to play down a larger bust, opt for lightweight printed fabrics or button-down varieties so you can open up the neckline. PEPLUM • This versatile top looks smart on its own or nipped in with a belt to create shape and dress up an outfit. • Team with a straight skirt or skinny/straightlegged trousers for the most flattering finish and to emphasise an hourglass shape. • Elasticated styles help trim the torso. DRAPED • Draped styles with front panels built into tops and floaty fabrics that fall flatteringly over the mid-section are best for disguising the stomach. • Wrapped styles…

Edited extract from A New Way To Bake by Philip Khoury (Hardie Grant Books, $55). Photography by Matt Russell. Sweeten up Woolworths has a delish new Chocolate Chunk Cookie Pie and a cheesecake with scrumptious Lotus Biscoff. These baked goods are rich in fl avour, perfect for sharing and available for a limited time only! Baked Cheesecake with Lotus Biscoff, $22, and Chocolate Chunk Cookie Pie, $14 available at Woolworths. JUST LANDED WITH THREE FLAVOURS TO CHOOSE FROM, T2 ICED READY-TO-DRINK CANS AND BOTTLES SAVE YOU BREWING TIME AND HELP YOU GET YOUR TEA FIX ON THE GO. $3.35 (bottle), $10 (4-can multipack), at Coles and Woolworths 3 WAYS WITH AN AIR FRYER Food editor and stylist Elle Vernon shares three surprising ways she uses her Philips air fryer…

Inspiring watch FRIDAY, PARAMOUNT+ One of our favourite Aussie exports, Adam Hills, has returned with another smash-hit series, this time focusing on the power of sport. The documentary follows the comedian as he fulfils his lifelong dream of playing rugby at an international level, taking on fundraising struggles, illness and an important question – should he represent Australia or England at the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup?! (He chose Australia, thank goodness!) As inews aptly put it, this series is “a stirring reminder that sport is never just about sport”.…

A bloomin’ handful LILY ALLEN While out with friends in New York, the popstar was caught floral-handed! C’mon Lily, we know it was fashion week, but we’re not sure you have to colour-coordinate all of your outfits. It’s like looking into a mirror... Call him Picasso! JEFF GOLDBLUM He can act, he can dance, he can play piano... and now it looks like he can paint! The multi-talented artist posed while “touching up” his own portrait in a series of snaps for a clothing collection. Ssssneaky saviour ROBERT IRWIN The wildlife warrior was straight onto the scene when a carpet python had slithered its way into a vending machine at Australia Zoo. Ever the natural, Robert managed to safely free the snake... just another day in the office! We hope…

Hugh Jackman once claimed he and Deborra-lee Furness had managed to maintain their 27-year marriage by being “really honest with each other”. And a Hollywood insider confirms honesty is the reason the pair stayed together so long – and the reason they’ve split! “When they decided to break up, the most important thing was being truthful about their feelings. It’s something they’ve done before, having gone through couple’s counselling and doing regular reviews of their relationship,” the source tells Woman’s Day. “Since lockdowns put them to the test, things have been strained and each year things seemed to get only worse. Hugh’s not stupid, and he sensed that Deb’s heart wasn’t in it any more. He also knows how much she’s given up for him, the kids, his career and…

Being a working mum of six kids is a tough gig, even when you’re an Olympian! Jana Pittman, 40, recently opened up about how she’s been having a challenging time and sparked rumours she may have split from her businessman hubby Paul Gatward, after one of her sons suffered a feverrelated convulsion and her au pairs had disappeared. “Today is hard... you guys know I try to own my truths and share my life, warts and all... but today I definitely feel a little rocked emotionally... cried pretty hard!” the 40-year-old wrote in an emotional Instagram post. The qualified doctor told how her house was “empty of adults” on the night she was in need. “This parenting six kids basically solo is so tough,” she added.…

Ring riddle... Eagle-eyed Matildas fans were overjoyed last week when Sam Kerr’s partner was spotted with a huge rock on her ring finger, sparking rumours the couple were secretly engaged. Sam’s girlfriend, US footballer Kristie Mewis, 32, was seen wearing the ring during a recent promotional video for a new sports game. The innocent clip, shared by Kristie’s club Gotham FC, set tongues wagging when fans noticed the stunning piece of jewellery. “Girl casually wore an engagement ring and thought we wouldn’t notice,” one excited fan said. “Sammy K locking that down,” shared another. London-based Sam, 30, was spotted in New York last week, fuelling rumours that this was the moment she popped the question. The loved-up pair, who have not confirmed the rumours, first met in 2019 while they…

She’s ready to wed?! Friends of Fifi Box can’t stop talking about her idyllic holiday to Hawaii with boyfriend Rocky Mangano after she returned sporting more than just a summer tan! The radio personality, 46, was spotted jetting out of Melbourne with Rocky, his two kids, as well as her daughters Trixie, 10, and Daisy, four, in tow, but it’s the snap of her donning a sparkling new addition to her ring finger that emerged last week that’s got everyone talking! “Fifi is looking happier than ever since her break with Rocky and has been joyfully talking about her ‘hot dad’ boyfriend at any opportunity she can,” a friend of the radio personality confirms. “In other relationships, she wouldn’t just pack up the kids and go to Hawaii for school…

Barry Steenkamp never stopped grieving for his precious daughter Reeva, who, at 29, was brutally murdered in cold blood. She was fatally shot dead by South African doubleamputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius through a closed toilet cubicle door in the pre-dawn hours of Valentine’s Day 2013. With the sad news that the 80-year-old had died in his sleep on September 14, Reeva’s mum June shares exclusively with Woman’s Day that the family’s much-loved patriarch had their daughter in his thoughts until his last moments. “I think he died of a broken heart,” she tells us from her home in South Africa. “He desperately wanted the truth before he died, of what really happened. Reeva’s last moments haunted him. Haunted us.” After suffering two strokes during the murder trial of his only…

We spend around a third of our lives at work – which is a massive chunk of time, no matter how you slice and dice it. If you’re doing work you enjoy (or at least, don’t hate), those hours will fly by. But if you’re really miserable at work, those hours will feel like torture – and everyone around you will be affected by your mood and unhappiness. Resenteeism is a new trend describing people who stay in jobs they resent – perhaps due to financial insecurity or a lack of better options – then spread those feelings of dissatisfaction through the workplace. Organisational psychologist Rachel Clements explains that resenteeism can affect your wellbeing and the happiness of those around you. “It’s very contagious and it can become toxic,” she…

Think about this: every plastic bottle of shampoo, tub of cream or mascara tube you have ever had in your life is still here with us on the planet. Another sobering thought: there are some 171 trillion pieces of plastic floating in the ocean, and beauty products are thought to make up a large part. There is clearly much work to be done. Thankfully, though, there are beauty brands that put sustainability first. That means closing the production loop, having positive carbon footprints, making products that don’t pollute and ending single-use plastics by using recycled material (known as PCR). Here, we applaud the brands working for a better planet. DID YOU KNOW? The beauty industry generates 120 billion pieces of plastic packaging each year, contributing to the pollution clogging our…

Elvis’ Women WEDNESDAY, 9.30PM, SBS Thanks to those swinging hips and oh-so-magical voice, Elvis Presley was revered by women around the world. However, a special few were able to get up close and personal with the rock’n’roll icon. This three-part series goes offstage and talks to the people closest to him – his fiancee, his nurse, his girlfriends and his many dalliances and fans. Don’t miss the second episode, which follows his relationships with a young Priscilla Beaulieu and actress Ann-Margret. Duran Duran: A Hollywood High SATURDAY, 7.30PM, SBS It’s time to get your headbands on and go back to the ’80s with a new look at English band Duran Duran. The original docu-concert film celebrates their 40year career and the group’s love affair with Los Angeles. Featuring exclusive interviews…