Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 53, 2023 i Woman's Day

Recently I met with Woman’s Day’s resident psychic, Mitchell Coombes, to plan his special section this week. See page 74 for his best tips to manifest a fantastic 2024, including the return of our famous Lucky Star! Elsewhere we have a jam-packed issue, including our holiday podcast guide – I hope it comes in handy during your downtime! This week, Aussie acting legend Tony Bonner sits down with Woman’s Day for the first time in decades to share an update on his life, and we also speak to scammer Belle Gibson’s former best friend in a fascinating read that has all the makings of a Netflix series (see page 34 to read more about that), and The Block winners Steph and Gian give an insight into their post-build life. Enjoy…

Back down, Jason The usually cheery Nigella guy Jason Momoa? Turning his Lawson was left upset and back on Nigella. Cutting her out embarrassed recently of the conversation,” one after a major Hollywood annoyed viewer commented. star snubbed her in her own While Jason, who was in home country! town to promote Aquaman The beloved British cook, 63, And The Lost Kingdom, seemed and action man Jason Momoa, oblivious to his actions, Nigella 44, were appearing as guests on had to grin and bear it. the UK’s The One Show when But behind the scenes, an viewers at home noticed his insider says she was humiliated “rude” treatment of Nigella. more than anything. “Nigella’s British actor James Nesbitt under no illusions that Jason also joined them on the sofa,…

After four years of dating, Liam Hemsworth’s girlfriend Gabriella Brooks has decided it’s time for a proposal! But a source says the 33-year-old actor is marriageshy after his “heartbreaking” divorce from Miley Cyrus in 2019. Liam, they say, “is having a hard time committing” to the 27-year-old model, who friends say might be willing to walk if she doesn’t get a ring from the Hunger Games star soon. But that’s the last thing Liam’s brothers Chris, 40, and Luke, 43, want to happen! “They adore Gabriella and have been telling Liam it’s normal to have ups and downs,” says the insider. “They hope he’ll make his move over the holidays.” And the feeling’s mutual! “They are the most beautiful people and I’m very lucky to know them,” Gabriella said of…

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary jetted to picturesque Queenstown in New Zealand last week for much-needed quality time together following the “affair” scandal that’s rocked the Danish royal household. Weeks after Fred, 55, was accused of getting too close to Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova, a royal insider tells Woman’s Day he’s making a real effort to put their marriage first. “Mary’s been an absolute rock through their worst year yet, and with their marriage being hit with cheating rumours for the first time ever, he knows it’s his duty to get his house in order,” says the source. And that means wining and dining Mary, 51, just as he did in the early days of their courtship! Although three out of their four kids joined them, Fred planned some breaks away…

Words: Phillip Koch. Pictures: Phillip Castleton/aremedia.com.au. Childhood sweethearts Steph and Gian Ottavio really are just like the rest of us, despite their record-breaking win on The Block. The married couple are currently having a debate over Gian’s dream of buying an expensive car! “Absolutely not!” declares sensible Steph. The couple shared an old VW Beetle for years before Steph had a car accident just before The Block auctions and they were forced to buy another vehicle. “We traded it in for a second-hand BMW,” she reveals. “I don’t know what I’m going to buy, but I’m on the electric vehicle train,” insists Gian, 28, who seems only too happy to ignore Steph’s protests at this extravagance. STAYING GROUNDED Gian and Steph, who celebrates her 28th birthday on December 28, flew…

After months out of the spotlight, sources reveal to Woman’s Day that Tracy Grimshaw is thought to be working on a bombshell memoir. Friends say Tracy has long contemplated the idea and will take no issue with lifting the lid on her life away from the cameras and what really happened behind the scenes of her biggest headline-making interviews. “It’s going to be massive. Tracy is very proud of the relationship she has with her fans, and she won’t be holding anything back. While she has often disliked the attention that comes with her career, this will be her chance to tell her story and share her truth.” It’s expected that notoriously private Tracy, 63, will open up about the “many long-term relationships” she has kept secret for decades and…

It was a warm, sunny day, the kids were jumping on the trampoline and Brittany Flinn was enjoying a picnic with a friend when a life-changing call came. A woman told Brittany her husband, James, had been involved in a car accident and they were waiting for a helicopter. She passed the phone to James who, despite slurring his words, tried to pretend everything was alright and then said he had to go because the ambulance was arriving. The lady came back on the phone and told Brittany they were still trying to cut James out of the car. BATTLING ON “As soon as I heard the word helicopter, I thought, hang on, that’s a lot more serious than a minor car accident,” the 34-year-old mum-of-three tells Woman’s Day. This…

Gibson’s cancer con is about to make it onto the international stage after streaming giant Netflix recently commissioned a big-budget series about health and wellness scammers. The six-part drama has started filming in Melbourne and stars Ticket To Paradise’s Kaitlyn Dever alongside Aussie actors Mark Coles Smith and Tilda Cobham-Hervey. In November, the US actress was snapped walking around a set in St Kilda, apparently shooting a celebration scene for the drama series. The production, which has the working title Apple Cider Vinegar is scheduled to wrap up filming in February. Described as a “true-ish story based on a lie”, the series is being made by British-Australian production company See-Saw, whose previous shows include ABC’s Top Of The Lake, the recent Netflix teen hit Heartstopper and Apple TV+’s Slow Horses.…

Only in Woman’s Day Actor Tony Bonner is grateful he lost out on the titular role of James Bond to good friend Roger Moore, because he’s certain not tossing on the tux to play a big-screen 007 saved his life! “There was a time I was convinced I wouldn’t see 40. I was battling so many demons, from low self-esteem to alcoholism. So, I truly feel blessed to have made it to 80, which I did last month,” Tony smiles at the sit-down with Woman’s Day. ROUGH START Sydney-born Tony hails from a showbiz family. His father Frederick was a musical theatre actor, and his mum Josephine a singer. “I had a difficult childhood, as a bout of life-threatening asthma manifested as low self-esteem that still haunts me to this…

Motivation can be a strange thing. There are times when we’re completely in the zone and it’s easy to keep the momentum going. There are other times when it’s a struggle, and we’re left wondering where we ever found all that zeal and determination. While this could apply to anything, celeb trainer Tiffiny Hall says it’s especially common when we’re trying to get started on a fitness journey. If exercising regularly is something you haven’t done for a while, it can seem impossible to get into a routine until you take that all-important first step. “If you’re standing at the bottom of the fitness mountain, it’s super overwhelming,” says Tiffiny, who discusses motivation and more in her podcast Bounce Forward. “Once you get the momentum, you’re climbing, you’re going well –…

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Thirty-five kilograms.That’s the startling weight music icon Karen Carpenter once dwindled to after a long battle with anorexia. The debilitating disease ended up taking her life in 1983 when she was just 32. Forty years after her death, Lead Sister: The Story Of Karen Carpenter offers fresh insights into the struggles the beloved star endured behind the scenes. FOOD WAS THE ENEMY “It’s like being haunted,” the We’ve Only Just Begun singer said of the obsessive thoughts about food that dominated her day and night. In 1981, a gaunt and drawn Karen was asked during a TV interview on the BBC whether she was suffering from “a slimming disease called anorexia nervosa” – a condition that at the time few understood or had even heard of – but the star…

KENDALL JENNER You never know when a pesky piece of ice might be your undoing in Aspen! Luckily, Kendall wasn’t taking any chances in these boots on her morning coffee run. Let’s just hope she didn’t tread on anyne’s toes! Pizza stop! DIANE KRUGER One minute you’re strolling the streets of New York, the next you’re going to town on a slice of the good stuff! Diane couldn’t resist chowing down and who can blame her?! When hunger strikes... Pumpin’ PJs! TORI SPELLING Wearing sleepwear as daywear is a hot trend but Tori’s taken it too far! The former 90210 star was caught pumping gas in a Snoopy onesie. What’s next, brushing your teeth at the bar? SEE A JACKET, PICK IT UP... EVA MENDES Her husband was in…

FESTIVE POST KATE RITCHIE & MAE Mum and daughter, nine, were colour-matched to ensure they were red-y to visit Santa at the shopping centre. We give our stamp of approval! Make it stop!!! SLEIGH , WHAT?! MARIAH CAREY, MOROCCAN & MONROE It wouldn’t be Christmas without Mariah in the house! Social media’s been joking about how the festive queen’s been defrosting for Christmas, and this year, Mariah’s brought her twins, 12, along for the (sleigh) ride. Happy howl-idays! JARED LETO We think the Hollywood actor was hoping some of pup influencers Tinkerbelle and Belle’s festive fairy dust would rub off on him. Don’t worry Jared, you’re just paw-fect! MERRY & BRIGHT EDWINA BARTHOLOMEW Shining bright like a disco ball at her work festive do, the Sunrise star is sparkling all…

Never too busy! Between farming and filmmaking, grandparents Rachel Ward and Bryan Brown always find time for a cuddle. All four it Balloons, goodie bags, and big smiles – it’s party time! Edwina Bartholomew and husband Neil Varcoe pulled out all the stops for daughter Molly’s fourth birthday. All-star gang We love Graham Norton for his ability to bring the best in Tinseltown together on his couch. Cher, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks and Timothee Chalamet did not disappoint! Don’t just stand there, let’s get to it... Getting into the groove Rumoured to be playing Queen of Pop Madonna in an upcoming biopic, Julia Garner looked every bit like a material girl on stage at Madge’s New York concert. Back together! After fans expressed concern for their marriage, Chris Hemsworth and…

Jen’s party ready! Brad Pitt’s giving himself the ultimate 60th birthday gift this week – a big bash with all his best mates. And the icing on the cake is that his one-that-got-away, Jennifer Aniston, has agreed to attend. “Everyone’s going to be there, from Bradley Cooper to George and Amal, Margot Robbie and, of course, his first wife, Jen,” a Hollywood insider tells Woman’s Day. UNITED IN GRIEF It’s been the worst six months of the actor’s life, thanks to his bitter custody battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, 48, over their six kids. And sources say Brad’s been leaning on Jen, as well as offering the actress an understanding ear after the loss of her dear friend and co-star, Matthew Perry. “Brad will never stop hoping one day…

He tried so hard to stay clean from drugs and alcohol, but an autopsy into Matthew Perry’s death shows he just couldn’t beat his life-long demons. Though his death was ruled “accidental”, the Friends star, 54, died from the “acute effects of ketamine”, which caused him to drown on October 28. It’s believed Matthew had been receiving ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety. Along with ketamine, the coroner found buprenorphine, used to alleviate pain and help with addiction to opioids, and weight-loss drugs in his system. Co-star Jennifer Aniston insisted Matt was “happy and healthy” before his death, but another female friend claimed he was “angry and mean” due to taking testosterone shots.…

Check out this sparkler! She’s been parading her love for new footballer boyfriend Travis Kelce to the world, and now Taylor Swift has sparked rumours she could be about to call him her husband! Outside her 34th birthday bash in New York last week, the popstar was seen showing actor friend Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Sperry a gorgeous ring that many fans presumed was from Travis. According to eagle-eyed Swifties, Tay’s ring has a centre opal – which is Kelce’s birthstone and a stone that’s sentimental to Taylor – and is surrounded by blue topaz, which is the Sagittarius singer’s birthstone. The ring could very well be the one Kelce, also 34, was believed to be designing for Taylor after reportedly asking her dad Scott Swift for his…

With Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes as parents, there wasn’t much chance of Suri Cruise escaping a life in lights! And the 17-yearold made her big acting debut recently as Morticia Addams in her school’s production of The Addams Family. “Suri’s obsessed with the theatre because it combines both her loves – acting and music,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “She wants desperately to be good enough to be on Broadway one day.” Listed as “Suri Noelle” on the cast list, the budding star is described as a senior vocal major at LaGuardia High School in New York. As expected, her actress mum Katie, 45, was front and centre to see her daughter light up the stage, much like she did as a young actress! “No one was more proud…

When Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez got back together, it seemed like it was meant to be for the unlucky-inlove pair. But just 18 months on, sources confirm that their relationship is at an “all-time low”, with the pair constantly locking horns. “They’ve had a hellish year that’s really put their relationship to the test,” a source tells Woman’s Day. TROUBLED WATERS Following their nuptials in July 2022, Bennifer were on cloud nine, but the past 12 months have seen them plagued by one drama after another. They have faced constant reports that Ben, 51, is being bossed around by J.Lo, 54, while he appears cosy with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner. Not to mention, there have been real estate dramas, movie flops and footage of tense public outings. ‘When the…

From rubbing shoulders with royalty to cooking with celebrities, Dame Mary Berry has cemented her place as Britain’s beloved home cook and Queen of Baking. But the 88-year-old’s life hasn’t always been so rosy. Her childhood was marred by a lifethreatening illness, and she endured immense tragedy as an adult – hardships that shaped her into the kind and empathetic star she is today. Born in Somerset in 1935, Mary grew up in a small holding with her parents and two siblings in war-torn Britain. The family would cook meals together in their large kitchen, contributing to Mary’s love of baking in later life. RECIPE FOR LIFE When she was just 13, Mary contracted polio and spent three months in hospital. The illness resulted in her having a twisted spine…

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Just call her Queen Camilla, the podcaster! Three years after launching her charity book club, Reading Room, Camilla is starting a podcast through the organisation to encourage people to read more. Starting in January, the weekly podcast will be hosted by the Queen and the charity’s CEO Vicki Perrin, and will feature guests such as Absolutely Fabulous star Dame Joanna Lumley and US author Ann Patchett. Camilla says of her love of reading, “It certainly came from my father, who [was] probably the best-read man I’ve come across anywhere.” Royals go rogue!…

Actress Elisabeth Moss caused a pregnancy riddle when she stepped out last week, appearing to be sporting a baby bump. The 41-year-old was seen rubbing her rounded belly while on set in LA. Until last week, Elisabeth hadn’t been seen in public since she was spotted filming a television series in England in May. A source tells Woman’s Day, “Elisabeth’s circle is not saying a word about her ‘bump’. She was trying IVF with an anonymous donor early this year, so it’s amazing if it’s worked out.” The actress hasn’t been linked to anyone since Aussie cinematographer Adam Arkapaw in 2015.…

Aussie star Hugh Jackman’s feeling the sting of his first holiday season since his split from his 68-year-old wife Deborra-lee Furness. “Christmas was a bit of an emotional shock as the new family arrangements really set in and he was at a complete loss,” says a Hollywood insider. “It was amazing to see Deb and exchange gifts, have a big meal with the kids, but it wasn’t the same.” According to the source, the 55-year-old actor was on his own most evenings during the holiday period and turned down a lot of invitations. “The truth is, he wasn’t in the mood for celebrating,” says the insider. “He’s also completely shattered from reprising [his character] Wolverine.” But luckily, the friend shares, “Hugh’s not the type to dwell and has always been…

For so long, Bindi Irwin’s entire life has been centred around her family’s beloved Australia Zoo and carrying on the legacy that her late father built. But after perhaps the most draining emotional year of her life as she’s battled a debilitating health condition, Woman’s Day hears the young mum, 25, just wants to focus on her family and her health – and take some time out from being an “Irwin”. And that includes a move to 27-year-old husband Chandler Powell’s home state of Florida in the US! HANDING OVER THE REINS “Florida is definitely on the table for Bindi and Chandler – it’s never not been,” an insider reveals. “It’s where his family are and he misses it. He gave up everything to be with Bindi, and it’s long…

When it comes to grand romantic gestures, nobody does it better than Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor Tom Cruise, who famously shut down Paris’ Eiffel Tower to propose to former wife Katie Holmes. And the action star, 61, isn’t wasting anytime wooing his latest catch, 36-year-old model Elsina Khayrova, the daughter of a Russian MP and ex-wife of an oligarch, who has a milliondollar handbag collection. Thrice-divorced Scientologist Tom reportedly rented out an entire floor of the swanky London restaurant Novikov, dropping $900 on lobster, seafood and sushi, and was “hanging on every word Elsina was saying”. But if she thinks that was Tom pulling out all the stops, she’d better prepare herself for when Tom’s love-o-meter really hits overdrive – here Woman’s Day takes a look at his previous sweeping…

After being shunned from public life, Gibson laid low for a while before taking on a new persona and reappearing in public as a vocal supporter of Melbourne’s Ethiopian community. Concern quickly grew that Gibson could defraud a new group of people who had no idea about her background, when she talked about raising large sums of money for the community. The East African migrants had, it was reported, “adopted” Gibson into their fold and she had renamed herself “Sabontu”. A bizarre 11-minute video posted in October 2019 shows the conwoman speaking in passionate detail about the ongoing plight of the Oromo people and speaking in the native Afaan Oromo language. She appeared to claim the nation as her “home”. “My heart is deeply embedded in the Oromo people,” she…

COUNTER INTELLIGENCE With the increased cost of living causing continual stress, we’re all looking for ways to save cash. According to Sarah Megginson, money expert at Finder, inflation and interest rates have hit us really hard in 2023 and many are struggling to make ends meet. A new year can bring in new habits, so why not make some lasting changes now. Here are some moneysaving ideas to adopt in 2024. RUN A CHECK ON SUBSCRIPTIONS Log onto your bank now and go through the past couple of months of statements. Now check for any payments for streaming services, subscriptions and apps you rarely or no longer use. If you are subscribed to a number of streaming services, consider cancelling the ones you don’t use as often. If you miss…

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