Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 17, 2024 i Woman's Day

We love all our Woman’s Day readers – really, we do – but there is a special place in our hearts for our loyal subscribers, and last month we launched a subscribers-only newsletter. Arriving via email, it treats our WD community to sneak peeks of the next issue, behind-the-scenes outtakes with celebs, early entry to our competitions and so much more! To join the club, head to magshop.com.au, where we’re giving new subscribers a chance to win a $20,000 pamper package. Speaking of money, this week we bring you a financial freedom special (p56), with top tips and advice for managing your money right. Erin Holohan, Editorial Director…

The first memorial statue of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled on what would have been her 98th birthday – and corgi fans worldwide are in for a treat. The stunning 2.1-metre bronze statue, featuring the Queen in flowing robes, also immortalised three of her beloved pooches – one at her feet and two near the plinth, which are perfect for doggy selfies. The monarch is depicted in state robes, and there is an engraving on the monument that reads, “Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022. Erected as a tribute to her late Majesty through public subscription by Rutland people.” CANINE PALS London-based sculptor Hywel Pratley hopes the memorial will become popular on social media with royal and doggyloving fans wanting a selfie with the late Queen and her canine friends.…

He’s known – and loved – for pulling cheeky faces at public events, but the world saw a more mature side to Prince Louis in a new photo released to coincide with his sixth birthday last week. And while royal fans were left wondering whether the Prince and Princess of Wales would let the happy occasion pass without releasing a new shot of Louis after the Mother’s Day family photo controversy, it seems Kate is back to enjoying her beloved hobby of documenting her family on film with this happy shot. And is that a missing tooth or two we spot there, Louis? Happy birthday!…

Could a move Down Under be on the cards for Emily Blunt and her family? The British actress recently revealed that her family fell in love with Australia when she was filming The Fall Guy in Sydney last year. Her children Hazel, nine, and Violet, seven, who she shares with American actor John Krasinski, particularly loved our warm and sunny weather. “Sydney was so good to us and welcomed us with open arms,” The Devil Wears Prada actress told The Daily Telegraph. “The kids adored it – they adored missing the New York winter. It was the best – the best food, the best restaurants, just the nicest people.” Emily, 41, also added that she and her family enjoyed a “low-key” life in Australia while she filmed the action flick.…

Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz are Hollywood’s latest power couple, according to gossip podcast Deux U, which claims they’ve been “secretly dating since November”. Further fuelling the rumour mill, Lenny attended Mariah’s Christmas concert and then on February 1 they both attended the Recording Academy Honors, where they both received awards. Lenny, 59, gushed to People about his early friendship with Mariah, 55. “She worked at a sports bar I used to hang out at. We used to go over and hang out,” he said. “It’s extra special to be sharing this night with Mariah.” However, a source tells Woman’s Day the romance might be shortlived. “They have had plenty of chances to hook up in the past, so it’s strange that it would happen now,” says our insider. “It’s…

As the new line-up of judges hit our screens last week, Melissa Leong revealed her next big move, after being dropped at the end of 2023. Mel, 42, has announced she’ll be stepping into a new gig as a commentator at the UFC 305 at RAC Arena in Perth. She’ll kick things off during the broadcast of a mixed martial arts event. “I’ve never really been into a lot of sport,” Melissa told Perth Now. “But MMA really excites me. “I reflect on the last four years of being a host and judge of MasterChef with joy, with gratitude and with maximum respect,” she added, insisting she’ll be watching the new season of hopefuls as they battle it out for top spot.…

Sam Frost has made it clear whose side she’s on when it comes to Sarah and James’ sudden split. Commenting on Sarah’s Instagram divorce post, the former Home And Away star, who acted alongside the pair on the show, applauded her close friend. “Yes girl, I’m very proud of you!!! It’s so beautiful to see you sparkle again, you deserve nothing but the best,” she wrote. In a telling comment, Sam responded to a fan asking if she was supporting James too. “No I’m definitely not. For very good reasons.”…

Call Iain “Huey” Hewitson “hot” and he just belly laughs. Yet, to his own surprise, the celebrity chef has become an unlikely sex symbol at the age of 75. Since his recent TikTok debut, the ’90s Aussie TV favourite has won a legion of new young foodie fans. They love his crazy suspenders, walrus moustache and fun-loving chuckle, not to mention his all-round kitchen skills. “Hahahahahaha,” chortles the former Ten lifestyle star, astonished by his latterday hunky status. “I reckon they need new glasses, these people. You know it’s been funny, a lot of them say I look exactly the same, that I haven’t aged a bit. God, my hair’s white these days! But I will take all the compliments, no problem.” According to some online commentators, Huey is a…

CALL AMANDA DE WARREN! Visit amanda dewarren.com for phone reading information. Remembering happier times AMANDA SAYS Princess Puss Puss tells me she has passed over. One day she was fine and the next there was some sort of issue with haemorrhaging and internal bleeding. Princess shows me that she lived a very happy life with Michelle and her husband, who she adored. Princess laughs and tells me she used to sit on his lap and annoy him with a funny kind of barking noise until he gave in and gave her treats and food. Princess was originally found in a garden shed after she had been dumped near there and needed somewhere safe to give birth to her four kittens. Princess brings through another cat who has also passed called…

Divorce can be a challenging time, not just emotionally but financially. Patricia stresses the importance of safeguarding your financial independence. “You must arm yourself with knowledge, carve out time for planning and surround yourself with professional support to ensure you emerge with stability and confidence,” she advises. BEFORE SEPARATION Seek legal advice early. In Australia, there’s a 12-month separation period required before applying for a divorce. Gather all financial documents, including bank statements, loan statements, tax returns, superannuation statements and property records, so you can assess your financial position accurately and make informed decisions going forward. Establish individual accounts. Owning individual bank accounts and credit cards in your name will ensure financial independence and separate finances from your spouse. Establish credit in your name. You can do this by owning…

Wondering how to achieve a photo-ready pout? We spoke to celebrity makeup artist Amanda Ramsey, who shares hacks on how to recreate our favourite celebrity looks and the key to making your lip colour last. CLASSIC RED 1 Want to know the secret behind Taylor Swift’s iconic red lip? It’s all about prep and hydration. “Matte red calls for plump hydrated lips,” says Amanda. “Before you start your makeup (and the night before said-event) load up on lip balm too.” For an added boost of moisture and subtle smoothness, prep your pout with a hydrating scrub. 2 While a matte formula can offer a bolder finish, it can often shrink the overall size of your lips. “If you have a small pout, try a satin finish lipstick formula.” 3 Apply…

TURN-IP THE STYLE  EMILY BLUNT Forget florals, this year it’s all about vegie-patch chic! Well, according to Emily, anyway. The actress reminded us to get our five-a-day with her turnip-inspired jumpsuit at The Fall Guy premiere in Paris. Clowning around DAVID ARQUETTE No, this isn’t a Scream remake – scary as it may seem to some! Instead, the horror movie star, alongside sister Patricia, was doing good, playing dressups for the Healthy Humor Benefit in Los Angeles. In the dog house? JUSTIN BIEBER Perhaps he and wife Hailey had a disagreement and he really put his foot in it? The singer stepped out in Los Angeles wearing these canine-inspired slippers... But if you think he was being a slob, think again. These are Louis Vuitton! Seeing double! HEIDI KLUM…

Go the Swans! Footy fan Ally Langdon took her cute swanlings – Mack, seven, and Scout, five – to a Swans match, and it was adorable! All hail Camilla! Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Lancers Queen Camilla looked the part as she visited her regiment at their base in Catterick, UK. Now that’s a (publicity) stunt! Double star trouble “A love letter to stunt performers” is how Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling described their new movie The Fall Guy as they hit the red carpet in Berlin. Mirror, mirror …on the wall, who’s the cutest baby of them all? Fourteen-month-old Lucius, of course! The son of Married At First Sight stars Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli pulled the perfect pout. Red letter day! You never know who you’ll bump into at…

They might be best buds, but when it comes to babysitting his children, Hamish Blake admits he won’t be calling up his colleague Andy Lee. While he admits his friend is responsible enough for the gig, Hamish says Andy probably has better things to do than look after his two kids, Sonny, nine, and Rudie, six. “I’ve certainly got less responsible mates, but yeah, he’s just busy. He’s doing what you should do if you don’t have kids,” he told Brisbane B105’s Stav, Abby & Matt. “If I rang him up and said for instance, ‘Mate, sorry, I need you to look after the kids for two hours.’ He’d be like, ‘Oh no, sorry mate. I just woke up and decided to eat at a restaurant for three hours!’” Of…

David Beckham is suing Mark Wahlberg for a fitness brand deal that went bad and left him $16.4 million out of pocket. According to court documents, the soccer star claims that Mark’s fitness company, F45, “duped” him into signing an endorsement deal. David, 48, allegedly agreed to serve as an ambassador for F45 in 2021 but claims the company withheld the millions of dollars it agreed to pay him. Mark’s lawyers have denied the claims, calling the “fraudulent conduct” accusations baseless. David originally attempted to sue the company alongside golfer Greg Norman, however they were reportedly ordered to separate their claims. F45 was launched in Sydney in 2011, before Mark, 52, bought a minority stake. He now owns more than 30 per cent of the company, serving as chief brand…

Sophie Monk has a new love affair... only this time it is with a collection of little plastic bricks! The Lego Masters special guest, who admits she’s terrible with money, says she’s now in danger of spending all her cash on bricks. SMART INVESTMENT “Buying Lego is actually an investment because they sell for crazy amounts, so it’s one of my better financial decisions, I think,” the 44-year-old quips with her trademark deadpan humour. In fact, even her husband Joshua Gross has gotten in on the act, and the pair are now avid Lego collectors. “He is obsessed also and has a collection of Harry Potter, nearly every F1 car along with the Batmobile... and I’ve got an ice-cream truck,” she says. KEEPING BUSY It’s also been a helpful tool…

Kirsty Bryant gazes down at the cherub-faced baby cradled in her arms, a surge of overwhelming love coursing through her. “Henry is perfect,” she whispers softly, her heart swelling with gratitude for the miracle that brought him into her life. Born on December 15, Henry is the embodiment of Kirsty’s deepest desires and dreams. His arrival marked a milestone not just for Kirsty and her 32-year-old husband Nick but for medical science, as he is Australia’s first baby born to a mother with a donated uterus. GROUNDBREAKING “I think it’s the best thing ever that I now carry the womb that I grew in,” Kirsty, 31, from Coffs Harbour, tells Woman’s Day of the uterus donated by her mum Michelle Hayton, 55, just 11 months before she gave birth. “On…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com can you please tell me if my son or daughter-in-law are upset with me for any reason? Why don’t we see or hear from them as much as we used to? Worried Mum MITCHELL SAYS I’m picking up that your son and daughter-in-law have very strong personalities. However, I don’t feel there is any particular reason for you to worry. A lovely lady in the spirit world from your mother’s side tells me she is watching over them. Their lives are incredibly busy with work and day-to-day responsibilities at the moment. If you give them a little space, I’m told in time you will see and hear from them much more. Try not  to worry too much, your heart is…

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IS YOUR SUPER CONSOLIDATED? It’s possible there might be thousands of dollars just sitting there owed to you. If you’ve changed your name, job or address and forgotten to tell your super fund, you could have lost or unclaimed super. However, it’s surprisingly easy to find your lost payments. Just log into your MyGov account and make sure it’s linked to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). You can then do a super health check, which includes step-bystep instructions on looking for lost super, consolidating and preventing it in the future. DO YOU NEED TO MAKE OR AMEND YOUR WILL? No matter your age, it’s always a good idea to plan ahead. It’s important to have an up-todate will. If you die without one, the law decides who will get your…

Usually considered a day trip, it’s worth extending your time in Bowral for a relaxed weekend away. Nestled in the picturesque NSW Southern Highlands, this quaint country town is the perfect destination if you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of busy city life. Located just 90 minutes from Sydney and two hours from Canberra, this charming town is close enough for a weekend holiday without any of the hassle. As the weather cools, pack an overnight bag and escape to Bowral for some muchneeded rest and relaxation. STAY Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity of the Southern Highlands. Tucked away from the main drag, but close enough if you want to head out to explore the town centre,…

1 David was an actor before he quit to pursue writing Before he picked up a pen, David, 57, had dreams of making a living as a thespian. Throughout his 20s, he worked as an actor, using the stage name David Holdaway and taking small roles at various theatres, including the West Yorkshire Playhouse. More often, though, he was off stage as an understudy. “I would watch actors my own age,” he told The Guardian in 2020. “They had such grace and charisma. I knew in my heart of hearts, I was always going to be workaday, lacking that unnameable quality.” Using his flair for storytelling and passion for writing, he turned that failure into a triumph, penning a hugely popular fiction comedy, The Understudy, which follows an understudy in…

Your beloved novel getting the Hollywood treatment is an exciting time for any author – and as she prepares to fly out to New York and London to rub shoulders with the stars of her new Stan series at international screenings, the 71-year-old bestselling author chats to Woman’s Day about seeing her characters come to life on TV. The Tattooist Of Auschwitz book trilogy was a massive success. Was it always your dream to have it turned into a TV adaptation or film? Both Lali [Lale Sokolov] and I dreamed of his story being played out on the screen. We talked about a feature film, and he dragged me along to many new-release movies to find the perfect person to play him. When we had the choice of a two-hour…

Not even Prince Harry knows if he will be setting foot on a plane to London’s Heathrow Airport with his son Archie next week. The 39-year-old fatherof-two is scheduled to be celebrating the 10th Invictus Games Anniversary Service on May 8, but friends say he is simply “unable to confirm” if his family will be joining him, despite high hopes that fouryear-old Archie might be old enough to travel without his mum, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. “Harry desperately wants to bring Archie with him, but he won’t do it without Meghan’s approval,” says an insider. “No one ever expected the duchess to come, but Harry was hoping she’ll allow Archie to see his grandfather, considering the terrible circumstances with his health.” SCOTTISH REUNION Sources claim King Charles has extended an…

The Duchess of Sussex’s jam-laden gift boxes may have backfired as a publicity stunt. With no actual jam available to the public yet, Meghan’s promotional giveaway to her showbiz friends diverted buyers to King Charles’ Highgrove Organic Strawberry Preserve, which promptly sold out. An insider says, “Charles is tickled pink by this. Sales have never been this big, ever. It’s incredible! The preserve’s got a flurry of new reviews, and that’s certainly helped, but the spike in sales definitely started after Meghan’s jam announcement.”…

More than 10 million people around the world tuned in to watch the extra-long 28-minute Bluey special episode The Sign . Then, just days later, the ABC delighted fans by airing another brand-new episode – Surprise. Off the back of the huge success of the special episode, producer Sam Moor has hinted that something special may be in the works for the hit children’s program. “I’m sure we have many more surprises in store for you,” she told BBC radio. Now, sources tell Woman’s Day that Bluey producers are actually planning a full-length film. “Everyone in Hollywood is talking about doing a Bluey movie and there is a script doing the rounds,” says the source. “Producers wants to get an absolute A-list cast, and they literally can pick…

In the six years since finalising their divorce, Jennifer Garner has always remained tight-lipped on her relationship with ex-husband Ben Affleck, but now that is all about to change. Ever since Ben rekindled his romance with Jennifer Lopez, there has been headline after headline about their relationship. Most recently, the couple spoke openly about their marriage in the singer’s new documentary, The Greatest Love Story Ever Told. Now sources say that the former Mrs Ben Affleck is ready to let people know her side of the story. “Jen doesn’t think anyone knows the truth about her and Ben,” a source tells Life & Style. “Nobody knows what people go through – or how much she shielded Ben and their children. Jen is finally opening up to some friends about how…

China tea sets were pulled out of the cupboard and fans were suitably posed when Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton arrived in Australia last week. The NSW Southern Highlands town of Bowral was dressed up in romantic regency splendour to kick off the launch of the show’s third season, with stars Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton jetting in for a screening of the first episode at Milton Park Country House. The town’s main street was dressed up in floral displays and other decorations, while the local cinema hosted screenings of the muchanticipated season opener. Eager Bridgerton fans made the most of regency-inspired activities, playing croquet at the National Trust’s Retford Park house and taking tea – pinkies out! – at local cafes. YEARS IN THE MAKING “So excited to kick off…

TIP For a hotter curry, use vindaloo paste. For a mild heat, try making this with korma paste. TIP Serve leftovers cold for lunch the next day. Replace avocado oil with grapeseed or rice bran oil. TIP For poached meatballs, cook in simmering soup for 10-12 mins. Add spinach, kale or cabbage towards end of cooking time. TIP Pearl barley is higher in fibre than white rice and contains antioxidants. Try brown rice for a gluten-free fibre hit. TIP The best pears for baking are beurre bosc, packham and William Bartlett. Photography: Rob Shaw. Styling: Jenn Tolhurst. Food preparation: Carla Do Carmo.…