Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 49, 2023 i Woman's Day

Gift giving can be really hard. The dread of hitting the jam-packed stores and hunting down the best deal is overwhelming. Don’t get me wrong, I love the joy of giving someone a great present, but the process is always a lot to deal with. This year I’ve surprised myself and managed to track down a gift that hopefully my partner Jem will very much enjoy. It’s equal parts sentimental and practical – I’d say that’s a winner! As for everyone else, I’m relying on this week’s amazing gift guide for suggestions (p58). Oh, and if you’re thinking about giving the greatest gift of all, a subscription to Woman’s Day, our magic elves are offering 40% off and the chance to win a share of $50,000! Just visit magshop.com.au/xmas34 for…

Sunrise star Mark Beretta is getting on with his life after splitting from his wife of 22 years, Rachel – moving into a flashy new Sydney bachelor pad! The sports presenter has swapped his $13 million Mosman mansion for a two-bedroom, $1375-a-week rental flat with harbour views in the same area. And it’s not the only change for Mark, 57, who appears to be leaping back into the dating game after being linked to a string of women in the past few months, including singer and swimming star Cody Simpson’s mum Angie. Single Mark has been caught cheekily liking the Instagrams of bikini model Laura Csortan, putting a heart under a stream of her posts, including a recent shot of her new rib tattoo, as well as her sporting a…

Holding hands and cuddling their latest grandchild, you’d be hardpressed to remember that Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger aren’t a couple! The pair’s warm body language has sparked rumours that the pair are closer than ever, despite notorious womaniser Mick, 80, currently being in a relationship with ballerina Melanie Hamrick. “Mick will always be the love of Jerry’s life. They have so much history together... it’s nothing but a joy every time they’re together,” says a source. The pair, who were together for 23 years and only split when Jerry, 67, discovered Mick’s affair with Brazilian model Luciana Gimenez Morad, have grown even closer since Jerry was dumped by media mogul Rupert Murdoch. “No one knows Mick like Jerry. And no one knows how to be with him as successfully…

She’s remained firm on why she hasn’t walked down the aisle with her long-term partner Stedman Graham, saying they wouldn’t be together if they had tied the knot. But now there are whispers that Oprah Winfrey, 69, and Stedman, 72, might have secretly gone their separate ways. “It’s not unusual to see her flying solo, but no one’s seen Stedman with Oprah all year and it’s starting to raise a few red flags,” an insider reports to Woman’s Day. Adding to the mystery, Oprah was spotted out with a handsome stranger recently. “It’s not like her to be spotted out with a ‘mystery man’ when Stedman’s been MIA for months. He’s still being booked for motivational speeches, so there are no health issues that would keep him from the Oprah…

It’s not another day in paradise for Phil Collins, whose ex-wife has put $6 million worth of his memorabilia up for auction, including the 72-year-old’s Yamaha baby grand piano and Wurlitzer jukebox. Orianne Cevey, Phil’s third wife, says she had to get rid of the items after being forced to downsize, after losing her $9 million Florida mansion following the couple’s divorce. “It pains me to part with these cherished items, but I simply do not have room. These are some of our most prized family possessions.” The 49-year-old is holding the sale in Miami next month and will also be selling off a huge collection of Chanel. “I was their number one client when I started collecting in 2001, with more than 500 pairs of shoes,” says Orianne, who…

BEING SUED Andy Stone, aka Vince Vance, has sued Mariah for copyright infringement. POOR PERFORMANCES The singer pretended to mop the stage, ad-libbing a song about the chore. As the reigning Christmas queen it’s supposed to be the merriest time of the year for Mariah Carey, but sources say a series of setbacks has the singer in a serious slump. “She looks depressed, like something is going on behind the scenes,” speculated one fan after the singer’s lacklustre performance at one of her Merry Christmas One And All! shows in the States. NURSING A BROKEN HEART? There’s one glaring omission – her backup dancer boyfriend Bryan Tanaka has been noticeably absent from the tour, sparking speculation the pair have split. Bryan, 40, hasn’t appeared on the 54-year-old singer’s social media…

Gold Coast teacher Rachael Rae thought she was going to have two very happy children on Christmas Day after spotting a friend selling Taylor Swift tickets on Facebook. “It was someone I knew well and I didn’t question her story that she was going to a wedding and so now had Taylor Swift tickets available,” Rachael, 50, tells Woman’s Day. Knowing two of her three children were huge Swifties, Rachael private messaged her friend and then transferred $600 into the woman’s bank account. Rachael went to bed that night happy about the purchase. But the next day came a message from her younger daughter, warning that their mutual friend had been hacked on Facebook. It was the friend Rachael had just sent the money to. “I couldn’t believe it. I…

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Time to whip out the red lippie – the holiday season is officially upon us! Whether you’re wanting to glam it up with a voluminous hairdo or keep it classic with a sharp-winged eye, read on for the easiest ways to achieve your flawless festive look. WING IT Commonly referred to as the “cat eye”, winged liner has been famously worn by women throughout history – from Cleopatra to Audrey Hepburn, all the way to Adele. The longer and sharper the line, the more dramatic the outcome. For the party season, a liquid formula is more likely to last the distance during humid summer soirees. A black shade pairs seamlessly with almost any makeup look, but if you’re feeling daring, switch it up with a coloured liner, like this dreamy…

While all three claim they’ve never watched an episode of The Bachelor Australia, they’re certainly no strangers to the celeb world. International model Ben has a Rolodex of high-profile friends, including Darren McMullen, and was even linked to Sydney It Girl Pip Edwards. While Wesley, Brazil’s hottest export, is a “seasoned actor”, according to his The Right Fit profile. Perhaps the most green of the three, however, is former NRL player Luke, who has the fewest social media followers and was the only one to actually apply for the show. How refreshing!…

All I want for Christmas is... me! MARIAH CAREY This is one Christmas present Mariah’s 12-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan won’t be asking for! The songstress was made into a Barbie doll just in time for the holidays. Tight squeeze BEN AFFLECK Like most people who hate mornings, the actor was snapped looking a little downcast as he walked into his local McDonald’s. Get a large coffee down you, Ben, that’ll sort you out! THE WEDDING CRASHER CHRIS MARTIN It was a sky full of stars for one newlywed Perth couple when they ambushed the Coldplay frontman while he was out on a walk. Jeez Chris, you could have dressed for the occasion! Creatures from the black lagoon BARRY HALL & FAMILY Wrangling these kids into the shower has…

Nicole’s on song Acting royalty Sir Ian McKellen congratulated Nicole Scherzinger, winner of the Best Musical Performance award at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards. He’s got the look Married At First Sight’s Martha Kalifatidis bragged that her ninemonth-old son Lucius is “definitely” her boy because he’s “nailing the poses”. For the kids McHappy Day ambassadors Jude Bolton, Boyd Cordner, Braith Anasta and Sarah Roberts jumped behind the counter to help out. Splashing out Gardening guru Jamie Durie enjoyed a dip with his daughter Beau, two, on a family trip to Rottnest Island, WA. Hats off to Jess There was no novelty hat in sight, but Jessica Rowe still made her signature colourful entrance at the Marie Claire Women of the Year awards in Sydney. Double celebration Ash Barty’s husband Garry…

The wheels are officially back in motion for the Duchess of Sussex’s almighty Hollywood comeback. The industry was abuzz when Meghan, 42, made a triumphant return to the social scene, appearing solo at Variety’s Power of Women event in Los Angeles, as she dropped the bombshell that she’s set to announce “exciting new projects” as she re-establishes herself as a Hollywood power player – with or without her husband Prince Harry. Now, insiders say Meghan has told Harry, 39, she’ll “do what she wants”, amid rumours that she’s ready to see her story on screen, in whatever shape that takes. HOUSEWIFE HUNTING Reality TV fans were left salivating when Meghan was snapped with The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills icon Garcelle Beauvais at the Variety event. The pair posing together…

For years they’ve brushed off even the suggestion of getting married, so Kurt Russell had the showbiz circuit abuzz last week when he revealed he’d been discussing wedding plans with long-term partner Goldie Hawn. Kurt, 72, told Extra, “I’ve been going with my girl for 40 years... you know what, it’s come up in conversation, whereas it never used to.” A source confides to Woman’s Day, “Goldie and Kurt have been talking about a wedding since [the US] summer. It’s really being pushed by their grandkids more than anything, but Kurt is getting a little emotional now he’s got seven of them! “He loves his amazing world he’s made with Goldie and both of them can’t believe they’re still together, still in love and still preferring each other’s company to most…

Friends of Barry Humphries have gone on an extraordinary spray against Nine entertainment editor Richard Wilkins after it was announced he would be emceeing the late comedian’s state memorial later this year. Friends were reportedly left so “aghast” when news broke that Dickie, 69, would be hosting the much-anticipated event at the Sydney Opera House on December 15 that many inside their friendship circle and some key family members, such as Barry’s widow and fourth wife, Lizzie Spender, and Emily, his daughter to his second wife Rosalind, are planning to boycott the event. “Like a number of Barry’s friends, I was amazed and aghast that Nine personality Richard Wilkins was chosen to be the MC at this important event,” Professor Ross Fitzgerald, a friend of Barry’s for more than 60…

When Gold Logie-winning actor Samuel Johnson’s funny and feisty sister Connie was diagnosed with cancer for a third time at the age of 33, Samuel decided the disease had stolen enough lives. So, in 2013, he unicycled around Australia and, with Connie, founded Love Your Sister – his “cancer vanquishing charity”, which has raised almost $20 million for cancer research. Since Connie passed away in 2017, Samuel and the LYS team have built a village of people whose lives have been touched by cancer. One of those members is Cameron Nugent, a Melbourne actor, scriptwriter and film-maker, who is raising $100,000 for LYS. In a gruelling feat named “To Lorne With Love”, Cameron has just run 150km nonstop from Melbourne to Lorne on the Great Ocean Road. Keeping Cameron, 48,…

Angela Angela Bishop described the news that Studio 10 was being axed as a “tough day”, but it seems when one door shuts, another opens! TV sources tell Woman’s Day that Ange, 56, is set to return to doing what she loves most in 2024 and is being eyed off to take over Lisa Wilkinson’s job on The Project, interviewing A-list celebrities. “The Project has been looking for a qualified journalist for a while to bring some gravitas to their current line-up, something everyone can agree has been missing since Lisa quit,” says an insider, adding that Ange will star on the show alongside her role covering all the big entertainment stories for 10 News as the network’s offering expands in 2024. “Aussie celebs know Ange and trust her –…

Almost 30 years after he sued his parents to remove them as legal guardians in a bid to protect his multimillion-dollar fortune, Macaulay Culkin appears to have made peace with his mum. The child star, now 43, made an appearance on Celebrity Jeopardy last week, giving a shout-out to his mum Patricia Brentrup several times. An insider says, “Mac will never reconcile with his father, and it’s taken years for him to make peace with his mum, but since becoming a father himself, he and Patricia have become much closer. “There’s no doubt Brenda [Song, his wife] has been a key player in all this. They’re both very hands-on as parents, and she’s a big believer in having an extended family network supporting them.”…

Just days after Natalie Bassingthwaighte revealed she’s in a same-sex relationship, the identity of her new girlfriend has been revealed. The Rogue Traders singer is thought to be dating Nicola Ossher, a single mum and drummer who lives near Nat, 48, in Byron Bay. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Nicola revealed, “We have a long friendship and that’s all I’m going to say.” A close friend adds, “The community in Byron is quite small and these two women met through mutual friends... their relationship is new and there are a lot of hurdles to jump through while they figure out if it can work. There have been jokes about the fact Cameron [McGlinchey, Nat’s ex] is a drummer and Nicola is one too.” Nat first revealed she was dating a…

While Mary’s been keeping calm and carrying on, Fred has been ticking off his midlife crisis checklist! After being seen on the arm of a sexy socialite, he’s now bought a flash eco BMW i7. “Fred’s seriously turning into a midlife crisis cliche. When people are genuinely struggling, his answer is to add to his already large car collection,” a royal source spills. “Margrethe and Mary are both praying this is just a phase, but it’s raising a few eyebrows around the palace. He’s acting like a rebellious teen, and it’s not helping Christian, who appears to have gone ‘party mad’ since he turned 18. He’s out clubbing again and didn’t get home until way after his curfew – Mary knows he’s just a teenager having fun, but she’s hoping…

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