Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 38, 2024 i Woman's Day

When it comes to gift-giving, I’m always that one friend who organises the present on behalf of everyone – birthday gift, baby shower present, engagement gift, the list goes on! For some, thinking what to buy sends shudders down their spine, but I really do love coming up with the perfect idea and, even more so, watching the joy on the person’s face when they open it. This week, on page 61, we’re giving three lucky readers the chance to win $1000 to spend on a whole host of gifts, thanks to our friends at The Bradford Exchange. Christmas is right around the corner! Or you could always treat yourself – I won’t judge! Erin Holohan Editorial Director…

With looming job cuts, no one is safe at Nine says an industry insider – even Today host and golden boy Karl Stefanovic. According to Woman’s Day’s showbiz spy, the 50-year-old returned from a family trip to Noosa last week as news broke that Nine’s CEO Mike Sneesby has stepped down from his role, amid speculation that another round of brutal budget cuts could be incoming as the media company struggles with an industry-wide decline in TV audiences. Now, speculation is rife that even Nine’s top talent may not escape the extreme cost-savings measures. “Some of Nine’s highest paid talent, including Karl and Hamish [Blake] are being asked to consider taking pay cuts,” reveals an insider, adding that if they decide not to accept lesser salaries, then they may be…

It’s captain George at your service! The royal was flying high at the end of the school holidays and enjoyed his first flight in the pilot’s seat. With his proud parents watching on, George took off from White Waltham Airfield near Maidenhead, which is about 14km from the Wales’ family home in Windsor. It’s also where Prince Philip began his training in 1952. “George is only 11 years old, but it is the right time to start,” said an airfield insider. “The royal family has a proud tradition of flying, and it looks like George is next in line… he flew with an instructor and loved it.”…

Big Brother is watching again... and this time, from its founding home on Ten! The beloved reality show will return in 2025 in its original format from 2001 – meaning live nominations and live evictions. Though the show will be filmed in a new house with a fresh batch of housemates, the network promises “the authentic, OG show you fell in love with all those years ago.” Could the reboot spell the return of Reggie Sorensen (formerly Bird)? The reality star won the third and 14th seasons and was one of the first to post about the news, writing, “They want everyday Aussies like me on it... I need a job Channel Ten”, with a laughing emoji. Sadly, she’s missed out on the plum hosting gig. The Cheap Seats’ Mel…

Little House On The Prairie star Melissa Gilbert is making a long-awaited return to the small screen, 11 years after she left Hollywood to age gracefully away from the spotlight she had been under since her days as a child actor. The actress, 60, will be guest starring on long-running series When Calls The Heart, which happens to have a connection to her Little House days. The show’s executive producer is Michael Landon Jr, whose father Michael Landon played Pa in the legendary 1970s-80s show. And the chance to work together came up earlier this year when Michael Jr and Melissa reconnected at a 50th cast reunion. Melissa has spoken about how the “pressures” of Hollywood prompted her to move to a Michigan farm in 2013, then to upstate New…

Sylvia Jeffreys posted a glamorous pic with her sister-in-law Jasmine Yarbrough and a white-clad Stojanka Bulic at a mystery event recently, and now we hear it could have been a low-key engagement celebration for Stoj and her partner Grant Kenny! “If Grant hasn’t already proposed to Stoj, it’s just a matter of weeks,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “After Stoj got the all clear with her breast cancer, Grant surprised her with a first-class trip to her favourite place in the world, Italy! There are all sorts of whispers he may have proposed there, but they’re both being very coy about when they plan to tie the knot.” The makeup artist and Grant, 61, were first linked in early 2023, and the former ironman has been by her side as…

Jessica didn’t mark what would have been the couple’s 10th wedding anniversary in July this year, and she hasn’t been wearing her wedding ring in any social media snaps since September 2023. Fans pointed out the missing bling in a picture Jessica posted on Instagram on September 5. “I thought people [would] take more notice how much Eric has been missing and her ring’s been off her finger,” commented one follower. “Where’s her hubby?” added another. In August 2023, Jessica admitted the couple had to work at keeping the spark in their marriage. “It’s good to keep the romance there, even with three kids on top of our head. It’s hard, but he’ll leave me little notes, because he’ll wake up earlier than me,” she said.…

A lot of young girls have twirled around in front of the mirror reciting the iconic phrase “I’m worth it” – and Jessica Rowe is just as giddy at the chance – even if she’s all grown up! “It really is, for me, a real pinch yourself moment, and when I was able to share it with everyone, it made me quite teary,” Jess tells Woman’s Day of becoming a L’Oreal Paris Partner to help empower Australian women over 50. “It is such an honour for me and a privilege to be part of the L’Oreal Paris family.” SHE’S WORTH IT And her real family – daughters Allegra, 17, and Giselle, 15, and husband, Nine newsreader Peter Overton, 58 – couldn’t be prouder. “I look at my girls and I…

It’s one long “Yes!” day at Renee Staska’s Adelaide home. If her six-year-old Austin suggests visiting 10 playgrounds in one day Renee will try and make it happen. And if Hudson, nine, and Holly, eight, want to sleep in the lounge room, Renee will drag the mattresses out. It’s all about making the kids smile and creating a lifetime of memories for Renee to cling on to. “I’m a big believer in saying yes to things and being present. If the kids want to play basketball I’ll stop doing the dishes and play,” the 32-yearold full-time single mum tells Woman’s Day. SHATTERED HEART And she has a very good reason. Renee’s children have all been diagnosed with a type of childhood dementia, a devastating condition with an average lifespan of…

1 WATERCOLOUR YOUR WAY Sarah Cray Whether you’re well versed in watercolour or haven’t picked up a box of paints since school, this book is designed to meet artists at every level. You’ll learn new techniques, but more importantly you’ll have fun! $39.99 Murdoch Books 2 WELL WORN Skye Pennant Mending is one way to extend well-loved clothes, but visible darning can give them a fresh and creative new lease on life. You’ll learn techniques to stitch any kind of garment and fabric – and save money on the way. $45 Hachette 3 THE SOUL OF GIFT WRAPPING Megumi Lorna Inouye You don’t need to spend lots on the perfect present, it’s the thought that really counts. Megumi draws on her Japanese heritage to create stunning, meaningful gift…

LEMON CINNAMON TEA CAKE SERVES 8-10 PREP 15 MINS COOK 30 MINS • 60g butter, softened, plus 20g melted • ²/³ cup caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp extra • 1 egg • 2 tsp lemon zest • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted • ⅓ cup milk • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 20cm round cake pan with baking paper. 2 In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, egg, zest and vanilla together, until pale. 3 Gently fold in flour, milk and juice until combined. Pour mixture into pan and smooth top. Bake 25-30 mins, until cooked when tested. 4 Cool in pan 5 mins, before transferring to…

As the star of a new SBS series Food Stories, Rick, 77, has been travelling around Britain to discover the best eats from all corners of the country. He chats to Woman’s Day… How has British food changed over the years? I think when we are talking about British food we mean food commonly eaten in Britain today because so much of what we enjoy now is as a result of immigrant communities. When I was a kid there was virtually no – what we might have then called – foreign food, perhaps the odd Chinese, Italian and Indian but nothing else really. And not forgetting our French restaurants of course. You’ve eaten your way all over Britain, what were the highlights? Among many highlights, the meal that springs to…

Dad, I’m bored. Can we go yet? Bring your kid to work day CHRIS HEMSWORTH Most kids would be pretty impressed to have Thor for a dad, but not Sasha! The 10-year-old looked well and truly over it at the Sydney premiere of Dad’s new film Transformers One. Maybe he doesn’t like robots… or cars… or robot cars! IS THAT BAG FUR REAL? RIHANNA The singer is clearly not a clutch kinda girl, opting instead to take an oversized fur Saint Laurent bag with her for dinner. At least if she gets tired, it can double up as a pillow! A FACE FOR TV! DREW BARRYMORE The actress-turned-talk show host is notorious for getting up close with her guests, but she’s also a master of expressions! Let’s…

HANGING AROUND KARL STEFANOVIC & JARED LETO Suicide Squad star Jared saw a lot more than just the Opera House while rockclimbing with Karl in Sydney. We’d suggest a looser and longer pair of shorts next time. Those are a bit revealing, Karl! Bat together! ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER & UMA THURMAN While the 1997 film Batman & Robin received terrible reviews, it started this heartwarming friendship between Mr Freeze and Poison Ivy. 00-DAVE’S NEW FILM DAVID WARNER From baggy green to Bollywood screens! David was recently spotted looking like a Bond film villain while filming a Bollywood movie in Melbourne. Could he be our next Oscar winner? We think so! Operation Brie BRIE LARSON If you ever need a funny bone removed, Captain Marvel’s got you…

Stop copying me Brad! They say imitation is the highest form of flattery but it seems Brad Pitt just can’t stop shopping in his partners’ wardrobes! The actor has taken twinning to the next level again with girlfriend Ines after the pair stepped out in matchy-matchy outfits. It’s not Brad’s worst offence, though – who can forget his matching haircuts with exes Gwyneth and Juliette? Not to mention his couple dressing with Jen. Their faces even seemed to start morphing into one!…

Red carpet couple goals! Putting it bluntly As a stutterer to this day, Emily Blunt was proud to host the American Institute for Stuttering Gala with husband John Krasinski by her side. Family on tour! Nick Jonas had wife Priyanka Chopra and daughter Malti, 20 months, there to ring in his 32nd birthday, and watch his Jonas Brothers gig in London! Summer loving Ronan Keating, wife Storm and their little ones Cooper, seven, and Coco, four, soaked up the last of the European sun – with a refreshing dip in the Ibiza sea! On the air Nope, it’s not another celebrity podcast! Halle Berry was just swinging by the SiriusXM studios in New York during the promo tour for her new movie, Never Let Go. Moore the merrier! A glamorous…

There are exposés and then there are exposés! And when it comes to damning takedowns, it doesn’t get much worse than US entertainment bible The Hollywood Reporter’s recent claims about Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. Just weeks after the news broke that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Chief of Staff Josh Kettler decided to walk away from his role after just three months, the magazine launched a scathing attack on Meghan, 43, in which they claim to have spoken to a dozen of the couple’s former and current employees to find out why they can’t retain staff – one referred to Meghan as “a dictator in high heels.” “Everyone’s terrified of Meghan,” a source close to the couple told the US publication. “She belittles people, she doesn’t take advice.…

Jamie Durie’s six-storey waterfront mansion in Sydney’s Northern Beaches has to be one of the most controversial builds of late, with years of back and forth with council and angry neighbours lodging 50 complaints. And on top of tradesman coming and going, neighbours have had to deal with TV crew and cameras filming Jamie’s new show, Growing Home! “Follow all the ups and downs of building our new family home in the greenest way we possibly can right now,” the 54-year-old said on Instagram. Jamie admits on the show’s website it’s been “chaos” as he and Ameka Jane – who share three-year-old daughter, Beau, and 19-monthold son Nash – have been building on “one of the most sensitive and difficult sites in Australia”.…

Ina heartwarming surprise, The Voice lovebirds Yorke Heath and Jenna Hudson are finally letting the world in on their engagement – and the drama behind it! After months of secrecy, the couple shared the news at their engagement party as the show aired on Sunday night. “It’s been six months of keeping this close to the chest,” Yorke, 29, says, revealing that proposing on the show wasn’t part of his original plan. He had floated the idea to producers and they told him to get a ring! “It was all so spontaneous! Jenna wasn’t even supposed to be on the show,” Yorke said, reminiscing about how her “random” audition turned into her landing a coveted place. The pair then faced off in the battle, with Jenna, 26, joking, “We’re both…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q I’m concerned about my daughter and her family. Will things improve for them so they can move into a bigger place? The house they live in is quite small for the family. Worried Mum MITCHELL SAYS There’s a lovely lady in spirit from your mother’s side who is watching over your daughter and her family. She smiles and tells me your daughter has a very determined nature and her determination will eventually pay off. I’m picking up that from November, her hopes and dreams will begin to fall into place and things will take a much better turn. I’m told your daughter and her family, will end up moving to a decent-sized home they can afford. It will…

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As every busy parent understands, finding quality time to spend with our families can be tricky. I’d been feeling a sense of disconnection with my eight-year-old daughter recently, and the fleeting moments spent in between homework, house chores and screen time felt too few and far between. So, when I heard about a family-friendly three-day cruise from Brisbane on the Carnival Luminosa, I didn’t hesitate. I instantly recognised it as an opportunity to not only have an affordable holiday, but also as a chance to reconnect and bond with my daughter, Olive. DAY 1 The moment Olive and I arrived at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, we could feel the excitement in the air as families, couples and groups of all ages prepared themselves for a fun and memorable holiday.…

SESAME CHICKEN WITH SOBA NOODLES SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS + CHILLING COOK 25 MINS • 1 large chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced • 2 eggs, beaten • ½ cup seasoned flour • 2 tbsp sesame seeds • 2 x 90g bundles soba noodles • 1 bunch broccolini, sliced diagonally • oil, for shallow frying • 1 avocado, seeded, peeled, chopped • 2 long green onions, sliced • ¼ cup ready-made ponzu sauce • 1 tsp ginger, finely grated 1 Dip chicken strips into beaten egg, then coat in combined flour and seeds. Chill 15 mins or until required. 2 In a saucepan of boiling water, cook noodles following packet directions. Add broccolini for final minute of cooking time. Rinse under cold water and drain well. 3 In a…

‘Kissing’ at brunch date! If you thought the Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck love saga was over when she finally filed for divorce, think again! Weeks after the couple made their split official, they got the rumour mill going again after a fellow patron spotted them “kissing” and cuddling in the middle of the day at The Beverly Hills Hotel. “Ben and J.Lo are currently at the Polo Lounge holding hands and kissing. The kids are with them, but at a separate table,” an onlooker said of the actor, 52, and the singer, 55, while another added, “[Ben] could not keep his hands off ” his ex. An insider confirms to Woman’s Day, “They’re still in lust and the chemistry will always be off the charts.” Friends say J.Lo has…

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas should be enjoying their free time as empty-nesters, but instead they’re arguing over their son’s risky new career path! Dylan, 24, has landed a new show, Young American With Dylan Douglas, on a US radio station, where he’ll discuss topics to drive fellow young voters to the polls. But while Michael, 79, is on board with his son’s political aspirations, we’re told his mum, 55, is “worried” about him getting on the frontline of American politics. “It’s vicious, and anything controversial he discusses will have a knock-on effect onto his parents,” the source explains.…

His wife Patti Scialfa has been by Bruce Springsteen’s side – on stage and off – for the past four decades, and friends say it’s now his turn to be her rock as she continues her “devastating” six-year battle with bone cancer. “Bruce isn’t one to show his emotions, but he’s shed more than a few tears since Patti’s diagnosis,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “He’s doing all he can to make sure the time they have left is special.” Patti, 71, has been part of Bruce’s E Street Band since 1984 and married to the rocker since 1991, and only recently revealed her cancer fight in a documentary on the band, admitting, “Touring has become a challenge for me.” But Bruce, 75, got her up on stage in New…

Happier times His stepmum is one of the richest women in showbiz, and his big brother is an A-list movie star, but troubled Jess Brolin is leading a much less privileged life, living in a cramped motel and barely making ends meet. Shocking new photos of Jess, 52, last week showed him waiting for a bus near the highway motel in Ojai, California, which is just a short drive from brother Josh’s six-bedroom, $10.5 million farmhouse in the star-studded neighbourhood of Montecito. LIVING THE LAVISH HOLLYWOOD LIFE Meanwhile, Jess’ actor father James Brolin and his longtime stepmother Barbra Streisand reside in a lavish clifftop mansion in picturesque Malibu, and have a staggering combined fortune of $669 million. YEARS OF STRUGGLE One source reveals that Jess has been staying at the…

This time last year, Jessica Simpson took to Instagram to gush about her husband Eric Johnson to mark his birthday on September 15. But on the same date last week, the 44-year-old shared an entirely different message on her social media about “forgiveness” [see box]. The pointed clip, which the star later deleted – isn’t the first hint that things may not be happy in the couple’s 10-year marriage. Rumours first did the rounds in April all was not well and now a source tells Woman’s Day the couple – who share three children – are indeed having problems. “There are cheating rumours circulating, but there’s no proof of anything and neither of them are talking,” says the insider. “He definitely screwed up in some way and it was enough…

“My heart is so taken with this man,” Jess wrote on Instagram, wishing Eric a Happy Birthday in 2023. This year, she made no mention of him, instead sharing a clip from October 2023, which shows a preacher saying, “Forgiveness doesn’t change the person who hurt you… Forgiveness changes you… If I don’t put into practice forgiveness for those that have hurt me, then I hold myself hostage to a prison that God never intended for me.”…

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Exclusive interview! How was it for you to step back into the character of Beetlejuice again? It was a lot more difficult than I anticipated. I was a little more nervous than I actually thought I would have been. At the end of the day, it’s probably my favourite thing I’ve ever done in film. That’s always a difficult thing when people say things like, “What’s your favourite movie?” I can’t really answer that, but if someone put a gun to my head, and hopefully no one will [laughs], I’d say, this very well might be it. I think that because I cared so much, I was nervous about trying it again. How was it starring alongside some of the new cast, like the wonderful Jenna Ortega? She fit, man,…