Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 44, 2023 i Woman's Day

Without causing a panic, I feel obliged to remind everyone that there are only two months to go until it’s Christmas. Woman’s Day is kicking off the countdown with a special giveaway for one lucky reader to take home $5000. For all the details, see page 24 – just collect five baubles and you’ll be in the running to win. I know it’s early to be talking about Christmas, but we felt it was best to give our lucky winner some proper time to spend their cash! This week, we take an inside look at Prince Christian’s incredibly lavish 18th birthday party. Champagne, DJs, and tiaras – the night had it all! Including one hopeful guest who left her own stiletto behind a la Cinderella in a bid to catch…

“I’m pretty damn surprised I made it this far,” Madonna told adoring fans on stage at London’s O2 Arena during her Celebration tour last week. “And I mean that on many levels.” And she’s not wrong! In June, the 65-year-old singer suffered a life-threatening health scare, which saw her rushed to hospital and intubated after “being found unresponsive”. Madonna’s manager revealed she had a serious bacterial infection that required a dayslong stay in the ICU and forced her to postpone her 40th anniversary tour. But just a few months later the queen of pop is back and better than ever, as she performed her hits while snogging a topless dancer. Go girl!…

Last linked to American businessman Ryan Walsh, Emma Watson has sparked rumours she’s moved on after being spotted on a cosy lunch date with Hassan Akkad. Hassan, 35, a Syrian refugee, was seen carrying the 33-year-old actress’ water bottle for her after their meal at chic Mayfair eatery Cecconi’s. One onlooker said, “They seemed very cosy.” Hassan is known for his incredible life story, having fled from Syria in 2015 and travelling on a dinghy for 87 days to reach the UK. His documentary about the ordeal won him a BAFTA in 2017. He met Emma that same year at a summit in Italy, and they’ve remained friends ever since. Hassan even wrote about the actress in his memoir Hope Not Fear, saying they have “a shared passion for photography…

Nobody throws a party quite like royalty and Prince Christian’s 18th birthday was top billing in the European royal calendar! Hosted by Queen Margrethe at Copenhagen’s spectacular Christiansborg Palace, guests enjoyed a sumptuous formal dinner before partying the night away. “It has been an absolutely unforgettable evening and I really appreciate you all coming from near and far to celebrate with me,” gushed the prince. Queen’s party rules ● No mobile phones ● No cameras ● No presents ● No stayi ying late 10pm curfew! ● Stric dresscode Ex-girlfriend banned! The who’s who of royalty attended theparty,party, butbut therethere waswas oneone guestguest whoristian’swhoristian’s seemedseemed noticeablynoticeably absentabsent –– Christian’s rumouredrumoured formerformer lovelove interest, Princess Maria Chiara, saidsaid sheshe had Wheel-y lavish gifts Guests might not have given gifts to the prince,…

Tradie treasure Arlene Gofers might not be your usual tradie stereotype of a Bunnings floor worker, but she certainly knows her nuts and bolts. The 74-year-old had retired from an extensive career in environmental science when she took on a job working in trade services for the hardware giant 13 years ago. Today, Arlene is thriving in her newfound career, and customers regularly seek out her expert advice at the store in Chatswood, NSW. “I was only retired for about 10 months before I ran out of things to do and decided to look for a new job,” Arlene tells Woman’s Day. “My husband is an architect and liked building houses, and I had been his labourer on a few jobs, so I thought my expertise could be useful.” ‘I…

Boston’s emotional reunion AMANDA SAYS Boston comes through and is grateful to Gerry for a wonderful life. Boston thanks his mum and dad for taking him home from the vet’s and letting him pass while he was sleeping with them. He did not suffer and went peacefully. Boston brings through a gorgeous little cat. Clementine was very sick as a kitten, and she thanks Gerry and the family for doing all they could to help her as she had so many ailments. Boston tells Gerry that he helped choose the living cat, Nala. A living dog called Frank comes through. He is a very nervous and anxious animal, and he says he and Nala get along OK now, but they had to get used to each other. Gerry’s nan Daisy,…

The spooky season is almost upon us, and while Aussie households are celebrating Halloween like never before, a lot of us have never tried our hand at pumpkin carving. Zoe Birch, chef and owner of Melbourne’s Greasy Zoes, shares her simple guide to creating a classic Jack-o’-lantern. WHAT YOU’LL NEED • newspaper • 1 pumpkin • 1 medium knife • 1 medium spoon • medium bowl • 1 marker • 1 small knife • 1 candle INSTRUCTIONS 1 Cover your work surface with paper - it’s going to get a little messy! 2 Cut a hole around the stem at a 45-degree angle towards the centre of the pumpkin, large enough for your hand to fit through. Keep the stem. 3 Using a medium-sized spoon, scoop out the seeds…

What led you to write this new book? The gift of reading is one of the greatest things that you can give a child. I’ve always tried to buy my nieces, Bella and Abby, LGBT+ themed-books but as they got older, I quickly realised I was running out of options. With reading and LGBTQI+ visibility two of my greatest passions I started to think, why not contribute to a space that you so very passionately believe in? You’re well-known for having a degendered approach to fashion. How did your personal experience inform this story of the boy who loves to wear a tutu? It is probably a shock to no one to know Mitchell’s story is based on my own. As a young kid, I was always encouraged by my…

FULLER HOUSE Following the death of her husband, DJ Tanner-Fuller (Candace Cameron Bure) returns to the family home in San Francisco, where she endeavours to raise her three boys with the help of sister Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and pal Kimmy. SAVED BY THE BELL Nearly the entire cast from the original series, including Tiffani Thiessen, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren and Mario Lopez reprise their roles in this revival that sees the much-loved Baysiders tackle life in their 40s. BEL-AIR In this re-imagined version of ’90s hit The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Jabari Banks plays a 16-year-old Will Smith, who is sent by his mother to live with his aunt and uncle in LA’s ritzy Bel-Air. HOW I MET YOUR FATHER While it only lasted two seasons, this Hilary Duff-led spin-off caused…

Grandpa Ray’s little loves Veteran broadcaster Ray Martin loves his role as granddad to cute Arlo and Harper, and he’s also a pretty good fur parent, too! Spotlight stealer Meryl Streep was happy to receive the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts in Oviedo, Spain, for her fivedecade-long career. Back to his best Elton John looked pleased to be once again singing his songs on stage at Justin Timberlake’s The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville. Pretty in purple Nicky Hilton Rothschild stepped out looking elegant in a floaty lavender gown outside the Bronx and Banco Bridal Show in New York. One big happy family! Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank took August, two, and Ernest, four months, to the seaside for their fifth wedding anniversary. Like mother, like daughter…

Friends say Tori Spelling “is in bad shape” after her estranged husband Dean McDermott was spotted holding hands with his new girlfriend. The 90210 star put on a brave front as she took her children for lunch in California last week as news broke that Dean was dating Lily Calo, who he is believed to have met while working on a project at Conscious Community Global. While Tori, 50, and Dean, 56, have been plagued by rumours of a break-up for years, Dean made things official in June when he posted on Instagram, “It’s with great sadness and a very very heavy heart that after 18 years together and 5 amazing children, that @torispelling and I have decided to go our separate ways.” Sources claimed the post blindsided Tori,…

On her 2021 album 30, Adele croons on her song I Drink Wine that “every single thing could blow my mind… now I only soak up wine”. And the 35-year-old songstress seems to have finally come to terms with what those lyrics mean, as she announces she’s given up the booze for good after having been what she calls a “borderline alcoholic”. Performing at Las Vegas, she told the crowd, “I stopped drinking… like, three and a half months ago. It’s boring. I mean, I was literally borderline alcoholic for quite a lot of my 20s, but I miss it so much.” She then told a fan drinking a whisky sour she was “very jealous”.…

Chris will host the 2024 season with Sonia. Daryl Somers has long been the dapper face of Dancing With The Stars, hosting the celebrity reality TV competition through many of its iterations. But last week, the 72-year-old veteran was asked to clear the ballroom in order to make way for Seven’s hunky new million-dollar acquisition, Dr Chris Brown! In a rogue statement, Daryl confirmed the rumours that the vet, 45, is set to replace him and host the show with Sonia Kruger. “Seven let me know recently that they have signed Chris Brown to the network full-time and among his commitments he will be hosting DWTS,” he posted on Facebook. While he’ll “miss the fun”, the Logie winner wished Chris “all the very best”. Daryl added, “He should enjoy working…

Fiona MacDonald might have lost the power of speech, but her irrepressible giggle is still very much in full force. The It’s A Knockout star has just spent 40 days driving around Australia in a small hatchback, covering 15,520 kilometres, to raise $100,000 for MND as part of It’s a Big Lap, which features on Australian Story. It’s a trip she dreamed up with younger sister Kylie Thynne, quipping that the sisters were like “Thelma and Louise”! It’s no mean feat for someone who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in November 2021 and is 23 months into her journey with the illness, which on average typically kills you 27 months after diagnosis. “We didn’t meet any hot cowboys or drive off a cliff, but we were serenaded by a…

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Manage your money better with help from expert Lacey Filipich, who provides strategies and advice on taking charge of your personal finances and creating the life you deserve! Money School: Become Financially Independent And Reclaim Your Life by Lacey Filipich $29.99 booktopia.com.au Break out of your budget rut with help from financial adviser and accountant Melissa Browne. Discover your “financial phenotype” and learn tools to help you recognise bad habits and take on better ones to successfully meet your financial goals. Budgets Don’t Work (But This Does): Drop the One- Size-Fits-All Approach To Money And Discover The Power Of Understanding Your Unique Financial Type by Melissa Browne $32.99 booktopia.com.au After launching the very successful podcast She’s On The Money, financial advisor Victoria Devine has helped thousands of Australians assert control…

Choc mousse ghouly graves Show off your kitchen skills with this scary sweet MAKES 6 Place 200g melted dark chocolate in a large bowl and carefully fold through 1½ cups whipped thickened cream. In a clean bowl, beat 3 egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tbsp brown sugar, beating until thick and glossy. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into 6 serving dishes. Chill 1 hour until set. Tint ²/³ cup whipped thickened cream with a few drops of green food colouring. Spoon over mousse. Decorate with 6 crushed dark chocolate Tim Tams as “dirt”, 6 jelly worms and 6 toy insects. Using black writing icing, write “RIP” on 6 arrowroot biscuits and stick into the mousse to form headstones. Keep chilled. Serve and enjoy! Fancy Pairings…

TUESDAY, 8.30PM, SBS When 26 European masterpieces from a Western Australian bush monastery were slashed to pieces, there was never any explanation... until now. Award-winning Aussie journalist Marc Fennell leads an investigation around the world to uncover the bizarre truth behind one of the largest art heists in Australian criminal history. This three-part docuseries takes us through the complicated 40-year history of the crime, revealing what was happening behind the scenes.…

TOP TWAT DAWN FRENCH She might be a British national treasure, but the comic insists she’s a bit of an obnoxious person – apparently number one! If you say so, Dawn... About a bath TONI COLLETTE The actress recently posted this funny flashback pic, explaining how she managed to “convince” a close friend to join her in Iceland for some much-needed R&R before turning 50 last year. Getting saucy! SARAH HYLAND The Modern Family star and her husband Wells Adam dressed up as ketchup and ranch dressings ahead of a big Halloween night out. Now, where are the sides... What a spectacle ANGELINA JOLIE She’s played a Disney witch and even a sexy spy, but now the actress is turning heads for this make-under of sorts as iconic…

Almost 20 years ago, The Block started as a family-focused renovation show. Fast forward to 2023, and it’s clear drama and scandal have taken priority over hammers and nails. In a revealing interview, former contestant Tanya Guccione tells Woman’s Day she’s had to spend “thousands” on therapy since her appearance and reveals that the charm of the beloved series is nothing more than a cover-up for behind-thescenes antics. “I have the invoices to prove [my therapy costs],” says the 41-year-old, who ended up receiving death threats from angry fans. She claims it was hard to tell fact from fiction while appearing on the Nine ratings hit in 2021. “I still don’t know what was real and what wasn’t,” says Tanya, who was slammed for taking a sneaky snap of the…

Somebody call a private investigator because Tom Selleck slipped well and truly under the radar when he stepped out in Hollywood last week! The Magnum PI star, who has disappeared from the limelight of late, looked almost unrecognisable as he ran errands and picked up a meal at McDonald’s, sporting a busy salt and pepper beard instead of his trademark slick moustache. The 78-year-old Blue Bloods actor was last seen out in public almost a year ago and has reportedly been keeping busy writing a tell-all memoir.…

They’ve celebrated every birthday together for decades, and it looks like Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness are continuing that tradition. Despite announcing their marriage was ending just weeks ago, Deb, 67, still showed up for Hugh’s 55th birthday soiree in New York. The Aussie actress was among a small group of Hugh’s loved ones who gathered at Ralph Lauren’s swanky The Polo Bar in Midtown. “They’re best mates who will always hang out,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “They have every intention of being there for each other’s big moments – their friendship is just as valuable to them now as it was during their marriage.” The former couple’s children Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18, were also at the celebrity hotspot to celebrate the Wolverine star’s special day. “Thank you…

He’s been working steadily as an actor for more than seven decades and has starred in 160 odd films, but British icon Michael Caine still shocked the world when he announced he’s finally retiring at the age of 90. The seasoned actor, who is instantly recognisable by his thick Cockney accent, revealed last week, “I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well, I am now.” Michael’s final turn on screen will be in The Great Escaper, a biographical film about World War II veteran Bernard Jordan. In an interview with the BBC, the actor insisted “you don’t have leading men at 90” and shared that he wanted to go out on a career high. “I thought, ‘Well, I might as well leave with all this — I’ve got wonderful reviews.…

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She was one fifth of the biggest girl group of all time, the Spice Girls, and now GeriHalliwell-Horner is reaching a brandnew generation of fans in her latest book, Rosie Frost And The Falcon Queen. Drawing on some of her own personal experiences of motherhood and being an international star, Geri, 51, has created a magical, fantasy adventure tale about family, music, and of course, girl power. So Geri, tell us about this new book… It’s a chunky one. And it’s a big adventure. I always believe that when I read any book or any piece of music, it’s amazing when it really uplifts my spirit, so that’s what I wanted to achieve. You first had this idea nine years ago. What took you so long to publish it? At…

Nearly two decades since it went off the air, Kelsey Grammer is bringing back Frasier, the much-loved sitcom about an endearingly pompous radio psychiatrist that filled millions of living rooms for 11 seasons in the ’90s – and still does! Talking to Woman’s Day, the 68-year-old star reveals why it was the right time to bring it back, what it was like to reunite with some of his original co-stars and why, 30 years on from first playing him, he thinks he’s more like Dr Frasier Crane than he initially thought. So, Frasier is back again! How did this new reboot come about? Bringing Frasier back was something we had talked about for some time, actually. Years ago, it was kind of on the cards to bring everyone back, but…