Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 16, 2024 i Woman's Day

Whether it was the pressure of filming their new Netflix series or something else, there was no denying the Duke and Duchess of Sussex looked tense and on edge at the annual Sentebale Polo Cup recently. Th e event, which helps raise funds for Harry’s HIV charity, marked the first time the couple’s camera crew were on hand to film one of their two final Netflix series – the other is a lifestyle show – and onlookers say it caused “all kinds of havoc”. GRUMPY PRINCE Sources at the event have confirmed it was hard to get the 39-year-old prince to smile, even for photos, and there was no denying the pair’s lack of connection on the day. One onlooker tells Woman’s Day, “Harry was probably upset that Meghan was…

Could Margot be leaving Barbie behind to become a Bond girl? Fans sure hope so after a faux trailer starring the Aussie superstar as the next femme fatale – and Henry Cavill as 007 – gained more than 2 million views online. “Margo Moneypenny? Hello? Producers, Writers? Give us what we bloody well want!” one fan commented. The Bond 26 video was made by mixing footage from other movies and AI. And it’s not the first time her name has been linked to Bond. Margot, 36, was widely tipped to star in No Time To Die, with the role going to Ana de Armas.…

BLUE TEAM SAY BYE-BYE! IN THE PINK! It’s a walkout! The sawdust has barely settled, but one pair of Blockheads have had enough, ditching their spot on the show just five weeks into filming on Victoria’s Phillip Island. A Nine spokesperson confirms to Woman’s Day that “a couple has left on their own accord”. However, they wouldn’t address which pair it is, if they’ve already been replaced, or by whom. Online speculation is rife that Jesse and Paige from Perth, the blue team who were renovating House 1, are the mystery pair who left due to “personal reasons”. “Perth has never done well on The Block,” suggested one viewer, while another questioned whether the drama is just a “publicity stunt”. However, insiders say the pair have already been replaced by…

Two brothers who were at the shopping centre described to Nine News how they “ran in” to help Ash and her baby. “The mum got stabbed, and the mum came over with the baby and threw it at me, and it looked pretty bad,” one of them said. His brother added, “We were just shopping, saw the man run up to the woman with the baby, and then we were both ready to go and help out, and I just said to my brother, ‘We have to run in.’” The men used shirts from the store they were sheltering in to try to compress both Ash and her baby’s wounds while waiting for help to arrive.…

Revealed: How To Poison A Planet SUNDAY, STAN From New York to Jervis Bay, this brave, eye-opening documentary – featuring actor and environmental activist Mark Ruffalo – investigates some of the world’s largest chemical companies and the disasters they’ve left behind. Australian journalist Carrie Fellner explores the devastating effect that water contamination has had on the Wreck Bay Aboriginal community in NSW’s Jervis Bay, while environmental lawyer Rob Bilott and trial lawyer Gary Douglas take on a chemical company – revealing explosive evidence suppressed for decades – in one of the biggest contamination cases in history. Tense TV After the Party SUNDAY, 8.30PM, ABC This provocative new drama series stars Robyn Malcolm as Penny, whose life takes a turn when she accuses her husband of a sex crime against her…

Disney Spice Smiling from ear to Mickey Mouse ear, Emma Bunton couldn’t resist posing for a selfie at Disney World. Now that’s one way to spice up your life! Wheely cool, Jen! What a sweet ride! Proving she’s just like us Jennifer Lawrence and son Cy, two, looked too cool for school in their matching sunglasses while out and about in the Big Apple. Still in top Gere She’s my Pretty Woman! Silver fox Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva only had eyes for each other while at a gala in New York. It’s a pug’s life  When she’s not busy wrangling crocodiles, snakes (and grandkids!), Terri Irwin spends quality time with her pug Stella, who she calls a “blessing”. New York minute A dream in green, J.Lo looked…

Putting her children first has always come easily to the Princess of Wales, and with Prince Louis’ sixth birthday this week, she plans to make it extra special, despite her current health battle. Kate, 42 – who is undergoing treatment for cancer – is determined to put on a brave face for her boy. “Louis’ birthday is a chance to recapture the good old days, not just for him but for all of them,” says a source. “The most difficult part about all this is not knowing how she’s going to feel on the day, but she’s pulled together a plan with William to make it super special, even if she’s unable to take part.”…

Media veteran Lisa Wilkinson could be making a deal with Netflix to release her own tell-all! It comes after a lengthy court battle finally concluded last week when former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann lost his defamation case against Lisa and Ten. Addressing the media following the verdict, Lisa, 64, stated she hoped that Justice Michael Lee’s finding that Bruce raped Brittany Higgins in 2019 would “give strength” to women around the country. Sources tell Woman’s Day that Lisa has plans to continue her crusade via an explosive docuseries. “Lisa will be keen to sink her teeth into her own project and want to return to journalism, only this time things are different – she is the story.”…

Action hero Keanu Reeves has set tongues wagging that he might’ve popped the question to girlfriend Alexandra Grant after they were seen putting on a loved-up display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Gala in Los Angeles recently. Keanu, 59, and Alex, 54, only had eyes for each other and shared a kiss for the cameras. The rare appearance comes amid speculation that they are planning a backyard wedding after Alexandra was seen wearing a ring on her left hand. Nothing would make friends happier than to see the pair tie the knot, with sources adding that they are a perfect match. “Keanu’s relationship with Alexandra is solid,” a source told Radar Online. “Friends are happy that he has found companionship.”…

Veteran star Michael Caton has a simple comeback to claims that his hit movie The Castle helped spawn Australia’s current housing crisis. “Tell ’em they’re dreaming!” he says. But his irate wife Helen is even more hilariously outspoken when it comes to the accusations from critics. “That’s f**ked,” she exclaimed during a live Zoom television interview about the online controversy. Her four-letter bombshell – delivered loud and clear in the background of Michael’s onscreen interview – left Today co-hosts Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic laughing helplessly, although Michael was visibly shocked by his partner’s rather candid response. “Oh my God, that’s my wife,” spluttered the larrikin 80-yearold, best known for his iconic role as The Castle’s underdog hero Darryl Kerrigan. “Oh my God is right,” Karl laughed. “Working Dog Productions…

Using a metal bollard and a cafe chair, French construction workers Damien Guerot and Silas Despreaux were dubbed heroes for their attempts to thwart the attack. Footage from the shopping centre shows the friends trying to hold off the killer’s advances, with Damien standing at the top of an escalator brandishing a bollard. “We tried to catch him, but he was going down the stairs, then we saw him going down so we followed, tried to maybe throw the bollard at him but we couldn’t,” Damien told Seven News.…

When Katherine Payne received her autism diagnosis, her husband Ben’s reaction was just as she had hoped. “My diagnosis wasn’t a negative thing, it was a ‘yes, of course, that’s perfect, that’s why I love you’!” she tells Woman’s Day. But it was Katherine’s young son Callen’s response that was even more important, as her own diagnosis meant the thenseven-year-old wasn’t the only neurodivergent member of their family. “Of course he went, ‘OK, great, that’s good,’” Katherine remembers, “[Because] he felt different and like a bit of an outsider to the rest of the family.” OPEN & POSITIVE Callen had been around 12 months when Katherine and Ben became concerned that he was unable to communicate his needs, unlike his older siblings at a similar age. At around 18 months,…

Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 There’s so much to do, and so little time. With things speeding up, both socially and at work, think twice before volunteering for more. These passionate stars could send romantic sparks flying, while on the financial front, good news may add a spring to your step. STAR TIP With your lucky streak growing, it’s time to enter a few competitions. KELLY CLARKSON And all you’d ever hear [us] say... is happy birthday Kelly! The talented singer-songwriter and TV host turns 42 on April 24. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21H Notice obstacles beginning to disappear? Mercury’s directional shift should work in your favour, so start making plans. Your enthusiasm could turn you into a mover and shaker, just don’t expect everyone to keep up.…

It seems like every day we finding clever ways to hide hear new rumours of celebrity their growing bellies on set pregnancies coming down the – hello Julia’s oversized coats grapevine, and it can be a real on Seinfeld – or even begging guessing game to figure out if producers to work a pregnancy they’re true or not. These TV into the script. Now that’s what icons went one step further, we call working mums!…

It wasn’t just the hot studio lights making everyone sweat as Samantha Armytage sat down on the Sunrise sofa to chat with her TV replacement Natalie Barr on April 12. Fans were quick to claim they were picking up on some tension between the former co-stars. AWKWARD ENCOUNTER “She looks SO happy to be there,” one viewer commented sarcastically of Sam, who was appearing on the brekkie show she quit in 2021 to promote the new series of Farmer Wants A Wife. Indeed, while Sam declared, “back on the couch... it’s nice to be back” as she joined Nat and co-host Matt Shirvington – with two of this year’s farmers, Dustin and Bert – some viewers suggested her smile seemed a little forced. Nat, of course, admitted in 2021 she…

The Farmers’ mums throw a spanner in the works on Farmer Wants A Wife this week when they handpick two new girls for their sons. And while it causes a stir among the ladies, all the Farmers are convinced that mum knows best! And no one has a stronger mother-son relationship than Joe and his mum Dinah Coleman. “The person who would be most excited if I find love and find a wife would be my mum,” says Joe. The reality star upended his life for his mother when she was sadly diagnosed with breast cancer. “He left his job in Newcastle and moved home to look after me,” she says. “He would take me to appointments, cook meals for me and made sure I was always comfortable, all while…

Radio star Fifi Box has revealed she accidentally ghosted a Hollywood star! The mum-of-two, revealed on the Fifi, Fev & Nick show that actor Jeremy Piven had reached out to her on Instagram after joining them on radio, however it ended up in her message requests, which were unseen for weeks! “I was coming back from Fiji, and I had two hours to kill at the airport. And I saw a request from three weeks ago… It was Jeremy Piven from Entourage!” she shared. “He wrote, ‘Hey Fifi, that was so fun. Thanks again. Kiss, kiss.’” Her co-hosts noted neither of them got a 47, message!…

Erica Packer and Shannon Bennett’s relationship is going from strength to strength, and now the pair are ready to take the next step in their romance. According to reports, the pair have been living together in Shannon’s beachfront Byron Bay pad, but are now planning to buy their own place together. The couple, who share nine children between them, are said to be looking to expand their home. Shannon, 48, shares five kids with ex partner Madeleine West while Erica, 46, has three children with ex-husband James Packer. The pair went public with their relationship after they were spotted out together before Christmas. The chef recently gushed about his whirlwind romance with Erica. “It’s a fun and amazing adventure,” he told the Herald Sun. “We’re just loving life. I’m a lucky…

Strumming his guitar on the back porch, Dave Cox enjoys how the music makes him feel and is glad he’s not the only one. Thanks to Dave and his mission to help returned servicemen and women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hundreds of veterans are also able to find joy and contentment in music. “I was in the army for nine years. The Vietnam War had just finished and I saw a lot of troubled vets,” says Dave, 68, from Melbourne. “It stuck with me how lucky I was.” SOOTHING WITH MUSIC For those who were not so lucky, he set up Guitars for Veterans Australia in 2017. The G4VA program provides a free guitar and 10 lessons to anyone who needs them to aid their recovery. “Music takes you…

Marley’s freedom flight AMANDA SAYS Marley tells me he’s only three and a half years old. He shows me he’s still alive and really homesick. He tells me he doesn’t like strangers and is a bit scared of them. When one woman suddenly came up to him to pat him, he got such a fright that he took off into the trees. He was chased by other birds and has now ended up with two other missing parrots from his area in a barn about 15 minutes from where he lives. The barn is rural and north of the big city. Janice’s dad, a lovely man, then appears with two other birds that have passed over. A cockatiel called Billy that was Janice’s for 17 years before he also escaped,…

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Mammoth Lakes might be famous for the snow and its incredible ski season, but there’s more to this picturesque spot than meets the eye. In fact, the summer months from June onwards are just as amazing – it’s hard to believe that at this time of year, locals can be skiing in the morning and mowing their lawns in the afternoon. Such is the beauty of this magical natural playground, perfect for hikers, mountain bike riders and families camping, fly-fishing for trout and canoeing in the crisp, rocky lakes at the foothills of some of the most magnificent mountain ranges on Earth – the Sierra Nevada. While Mammoth Lakes boasts the thirdbiggest ski slopes in the US, it’s also the perfect place to escape Australia’s winter and experience a Californian…