Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 50, 2024 i Woman's Day

Christmas really creeps up on me. Every. Single. Year. And this year has been no different! I write this letter as I’ve spent the past week, becoming increasingly stressed over what to make for my annual friends-mas Christmas bash. Recipe books are piled up next to my bed where, for the past three nights, I’ve tried (and failed) to nail down a menu that is both impressive and easy to execute. All the while, I should have known the pages of this issue would have the answer! This week, Curtis Stone gives us his ultimate Christmas cooking tips (p78), while our wonderful food team have shared all you need to know when it comes to putting together a festive platter (p74). As for the six-ingredient feasts... they sound right up…

Kate Moss is back on the market, and she’s already turning heads! The legendary ’90s supermodel has reportedly called it quits with her boyfriend, Count Nikolai Von Bismarck, 37, after almost a decade together. According to insiders, their split was sparked by some serious lifestyle clashes – most notably, Nikolai’s teetotal ways. A close friend spilled the beans to The Sun, saying that while they’re on good terms, Kate, 50, had tired of their “on-and-off ” relationship and decided it was time to move on. “Kate’s feeling fabulous at 50 and wants to have some fun,” the source dished. “She felt they were on different paths and, let’s face it, she’s Kate Moss – she won’t sit around waiting for anyone!” The two have already parted ways, with Kate reportedly…

It’s incredibly rare to get all three famous Daddo brothers – Cameron, Andrew and Lochie – together. But with Christmas approaching, there’s no better excuse to gather the beloved trio to reflect on their showbiz roots as they look towards yet another big year ahead. Cameron, 59, Andrew, 57, and Lochie, 54, are as affable as you would hope. Like all siblings, they rib each other constantly, but they clearly have a deep affection and respect for one another. Each has enjoyed a career in acting and presenting, after eldest brother Cameron paved the way as a teenager. He’s the only one still doing both – most recently appearing in Disney+ series Last Days Of The Space Age and globetrotting with his celebrity pals for Foxtel’s Luxury Escapes: The…

ELTON ON... HIS TROUBLED CHILDHOOD “Both of them I was frightened of,” Elton says of his parents, Stanley and Sheila Dwight, who have now passed. “They were abusive. They were violent. I used to walk on eggshells in case I did anything wrong. My mother, when I was a year old, beat me till I bled with a wire brush to make me potty-trained. My mum said, ‘It never did you any harm.’ And I said, ‘You have no idea.’ To be reprimanded, walloped on the street, it stays with you. My whole childhood was full of fear. I hated being called Reg. I spent a lot of time in fantasy land while my parents were arguing. Playing piano I got approval. “I wish it was different.” ELTON ON... HEARTBREAK…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q My relationship with my daughters has been fractured over the past year. It’s really sad as we were all close. I don’t know what I’ve done. I hate the silence and miss my grandchildren. Can you see us finding a way back from this? Desperate Mum MITCHELL SAYS My heart and healing go out to you. I have a lovely older lady in Spirit from your mother’s side coming through. She’s sending you her love and support and says you’ve done nothing wrong. She knows how important family is to you and tells me how upset you’ve been about this situation. 2450_23DEC24_1 I’m picking up that 2024-11-12T09:06:52+10:00 deep down your daughters love you, but the distance you’ve…

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PAPER ANGELS Level of difficulty Easy Time needed 30 minutes There are 2 ways to make a paper angel: either with a round fold to create the angel’s head or with a tiny ball. Use paper that is a little thicker than regular wrapping paper. YOU WILL NEED • thicker paper in a colour and/or pattern of your choosing • thick thread or string • glue stick • a pencil or a compressed paper ball for the angel’s head INSTRUCTIONS 1 Cut out 2 sheets of paper in a colour and/or pattern of your choosing. One sheet needs to be wider than the other, while both should be the same length. For example, the large sheet can be A4 size and the smaller sheet the length of…

PRAWN & LIME LETTUCE CUPS SERVES 4-6 PREP 25 MINS • 500g cooked prawns, peeled and deveined • 320g mix-a-mato punnet • 2 limes, finely grated zest and juice • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 jalapeno, deseeded and diced • 1 small red onion, diced • 2 baby gem lettuce • fresh coriander leaves, to serve 1 Cut prawns into 2cm pieces and place in a medium bowl. Halve or quarter tomatoes to be the same size as the prawns; add to bowl. 2 Mix lime zest and juice, oil, jalapeno and onion. Season, stir well to combine. 3 Separate lettuce cups and place on a chilled serving plate. Spoon generous spoonfuls of the mixture into each cup. Drizzle over remaining juice and oil, garnish…

Texas time! Twinkling lights, a cute puppy... Lucia Hawley had the perfect visit to see her cousin Sunday Rose and aunt Nicole Kidman in Nashville. Are you fur real?! Nice to meet you! Eva Longoria looked perfectly at ease coming face to face with two capybaras at Abu Dhabi’s Aquarium. Her son Santiago, six, not so much! Blonde bombshells! It’s no surprise these guys are all family! Lisa Curry, her son Jett, daughter Morgan and her three sons took a cute snap while out for dinner. London calling “The festival of 60 continues,” shared Rebecca Gibney from London, where she’s busy celebrating with hubby Richard. Having his cake... …and eating it! We’re hoping the whole Morning Show crew had a slice of Larry Emdur’s incredible cake! “It doesn’t fit through…

Former Bachelorette star Georgia Love has sparked speculation about her marriage to Lee Elliott after recently posting on social media without her wedding rings. Fans noticed in recent videos and photos that the 36-year-old reality star was ring-free – with rumours flying that all is not well between the couple. The pair married in 2021 after meeting on the famous show in 2016 and moved into a $1.3 million townhouse in Melbourne’s Hampton East. Georgia has previously addressed split rumours after being spotted without her rings, but no comment has been made on the recent speculation. “Thinking [they] have broken up,” one fan wrote on her Instagram post. “Haven’t seen a post of them together for a long time,” another fan wrote. It’s not the first time their relationship has…

Dad approves! Could an engagement be on the cards for Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid? The couple, who have been dating since 2023, were recently spotted enjoying dinner with 29-year-old Gigi’s father, Mohamed Hadid, with sources revealing to Woman’s Day that Bradley, 49, has every intention of seeking his permission to propose. “Bradley is old-fashioned and well-read,” the source shares. “He wants to ask for Gigi’s hand in marriage and is putting in the effort with her dad.” The actor and the model are both parents to young children, with Bradley sharing seven-yearold daughter Lea with ex Irina Shayk, while Gigi has four-yearold daughter Khai with former One Direction star Zayn Malik. The insider says, “They both want more kids and want a stable relationship to do this. “Gigi’s seen…

1 When Ohio police pulled over a BMW on Christmas Eve in 2012, they saw the boot was packed with Christmas presents, which the driver of the car was supposedly dropping off to a nearby family. However, the beautifully wrapped gifts didn’t contain toys but almost 13kg of marijuana, worth around $305,500. 2 On Christmas Day 1893, Adelaide businessman Henry Oxley and his family were found dead. The walls were covered in blood, Oxley was lying on his bed with a razor in his hand, and his wife and children had horrific head wounds. Carollers were initially suspected of the crime, but police eventually determined that Oxley murdered his family before taking his own life due to being in debt. 3 On Christmas Eve in 2008, Bruce Pardo (pictured,…

Edited extract from The Vagus Nerve Reset by Anna Ferguson (Penguin, $35). You know the feeling? When life throws you a curveball and you suddenly can’t think straight? When that happens, people Ypeo sometimes say they can’t get their thoughts together or that their head is all over the place. This is a common reaction to trauma, but it can occur when everyday stresses pile up, too. Anna Ferguson, anxiety therapist and author of The Vagus Nerve Reset, reveals how containment exercises can help during moments of overwhelm. WHAT IS CONTAINMENT? While experiencing heightened emotions, traumatic memories, anxiety or stress, we may feel scattered and broken. Our thoughts can become so overwhelming that they appear like chaos coming from every direction at once – completely out of our…

CHRISTMAS-SPICED PORK BELLY AIR FRYER BITES SERVES 6 (AS A STARTER) PREP 15 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 1.25kg pork belly • 2 tsp mixed spice • 2 tsp garlic salt • ½ cup cranberry jelly • 1 tbsp red-wine vinegar • chopped parsley, to serve TIP Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the pork in 2 batches. 1 Cut pork belly into 2.5cm pieces and place in a large bowl. Combine mixed spice and garlic salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle over pork. Toss well to coat all over. 2 Place pork, in a single layer, in a greased basket of an air fryer (see Tip). Spray with oil. Cook on 200°C 20-25 mins or until golden brown and cooked…

Singing from the same hymn sheet! Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, were only too happy to support their mum, as was Prince William. Doting mum Kate revealed little Louis honoured her wish to keep the ballet performance in the service a secret from Princess Charlotte, “who loves her ballet dancing”. 6WD Pregnant Princess Beatrice, her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, his son Wolfie, eight, and cousin Zara Tindall attended the concert at Westminster Abbey. While the King and Queen were absent, the Duchess of Edinburgh was one of 1600 people who attended, with members of the public recognised for their volunteering work. Adorable Prince Louis left a sweet note on the kindness tree, “Thank you to granny and grandpa because they have played games with me.”…

Samantha Armytage, 48, shocked fans when she announced her split from husband Richard Lavender, 65, just days before what would have been their fourth wedding anniversary, but her actions in the lead-up were a giveaway... STEPDAUGHTERS UNFOLLOWED HER A source says Richard’s adult daughters Grace and Sasha, both in their 20s – who he shares with his ex-wife Kate Lavender – never really grew close with the former Sunrise host. And this was seemingly confirmed when eagle-eyed fans noticed the pair no longer follow their one-time stepmother on social media. Sam previously claimed the pair “welcomed me with open arms”, Meanwhile, Sam and Richard are still following each other, despite their break-up. RETURN TO TV “I don’t think I am done with TV,” Sam said back in…

Congratulations are in order for Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris, who has confirmed she’s engaged! In a series of photos posted to her Instagram, the singer, 26, shared a snap of her fiance Justin Long bent down on one knee with a ring box. “Happy birthday my sweet blue. Doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind and I couldn’t dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with. Thank you for letting me be yours. I love you,” Paris wrote alongside the happy snaps. Sources close to the musician, who has previously opened up about her addiction issues, are happy that she’s finally found her person. “Paris and Justin have been together for two years so this hasn’t come as a big surprise…

Kate Connick, daughter of famed singer Harry Connick Jr, has moved to Melbourne to join the cast of Neighbours as Fallon Morell, the half-sister of Krista Sinclair! The 27-year-old actress has embraced life in Collingwood, even getting a second piercing to fit in. “Collingwood reminds me of Brooklyn a bit,” she recently revealed to Stellar. Having visited Australia while her dad filmed Australian Idol, Kate and her sisters decided to stay and study. “I just honestly feel like this is home now,” she says, adding she loves spending time in Byron Bay. Kate’s character, Fallon, promises plenty of drama with a two-month storyline full of plot twists.…

When she’s not busy matchmaking bikini-clad bombshells on Love Island Australia, or decimating the competition on The Hundred With Andy Lee, Sophie Monk is busy being the queen of Christmas. With Christmas Day just around the corner, Sophie reveals she has her gifts wrapped and menu sorted – and has for some time now. QUEEN OF CHRISTMAS “I love Christmas,” she tells Woman’s Day. “I couldn’t post anything [on social media] in our lounge room because I’ve had my Christmas decorations up [since] way before Halloween!” The 44-year-old shares she’ll be spending Christmas with her husband Josh Gross, 44, and their adorable golden retrievers Bluey and Billy around the pool with a cheeseboard or two. “We’ll just do that and have family over to play games,” she…

KATHERINE SABBATH Dessert Masters What’s something you cook without fail every Christmas? Pavlova! But it has to be with something acidic and creamy, so not just cream with cream and not just fresh fruit, but like a pineapple curd or a lemon curd. I love that! Describe a typical Xmas Day for you… We usually go to our parents’ house whether on my side or my partner’s side. Up until now, we’ve never had a house big enough to host, but my partner and I were lucky enough to buy our first house together this year. Now we actually have a dining table. I’m so excited. I’m a tired mummy, but yeah, let’s take on Christmas! What are some of your family traditions? On my Vietnamese side, we have a…

BABY PESTO Only in Woman’s Day The Christmas season is finally upon us, and no one is more excited than Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium’s viral sensation, Pesto the king penguin, who’s counting the days until Santa arrives. He was so excited that he decided to catch up on some much-needed sleep when Woman’s Day paid him a visit to hear what his passionate keepers have planned for the 11-month-old chick. Sea Life Aquarium keeper Michaela Smale tells Woman’s Day they have lots of exciting things arranged for all the king and gentoo penguins on Christmas Day. “The penguins have their own special Christmas wishlist, which is usually their absolute favourite food, whitebait and jelly,” she shares. “We’ll make them a big Christmas tree out of snow too!” Pesto…

Rufus’ family finally get answers AMANDA SAYS Rufus tells me he passed over only recently and was about 15. Rufus had dementia and went missing while they were on holidays at an Airbnb. He tells me he was not familiar with the area, but remembers being there a couple of times before and shows me a lot of bush around. Rufus was met by his close friend, a cat called Ruby. These two loved each other. There was also a little white budgie called Charlie who was a big part of the family. I then see Elly’s dad, who has passed, come through. He is bringing through one horse he was very connected to a long time ago. Rufus loved to run all the time and was very smiley…

Humming requires control over your inhalation and exhalation and can be used as a calming technique. Slowing down your exhale activates the parasympathetic nervous system. Many other studies show that slow, deep diaphragmatic breathing also reduces heart and blood pressure, while increasing HRV. In this exercise, using your voice also activates your vagus nerve, which is connected to your voice box (larynx). 1 Find a comfortable seated position with a straight back. Allow a gentle smile to fall across your face. You can complete this exercise with your eyes closed or drop your gaze a few feet in front of you and soften your eyes. 2 Place your index fingers on the cartilage between your cheek and your ears (tragus). 4 Inhale slowly for a count of four and, as…

Not only can a DIY mani double as a moment of self-care, but it can also save you an expensive trip to the salon. And if you have a few nail care tips up your sleeve, an at-home manicure really isn’t as tricky as it may seem. To make sure your knowledge is up to scratch, we chat to Melissa Cusick, founder of LeCil, on all things hand care and how to nail a salon-worthy mani. Make it last The secret to a long-lasting manicure is all in the preparation. “Start with clean, dry nails and ensure any oils or lotions are completely removed,” says Melissa. Then lightly buff the nail surface to “give your polish a better grip”. If using press-ons, “avoid submersion in water and oils as…

CHRISTMAS DELIGHT PLATTER SERVES 6 PREP 1 HOUR 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 6 bamboo cocktail skewers • 200g round brie, at room temperature • 1 tbsp cranberry jelly • 300g watermelon, cut into 5mm-thick slices • 300g red and green grapes • 135g tub roasted capsicum, pecorino, cashew & basil dip • 80g shaved ham • 6 slices prosciutto • 1 carrot, cut into sticks • 3 baby qukes, quartered • ½ x 200g punnet tomato medley • assorted crackers, to serve CHEESE & SALAMI PASTRY TREES • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, partially thawed • ¼ cup grated cheddar • 2 tbsp cup pitted kalamata olives, finely chopped • 3 thin slices salami, finely chopped • 1 ½ tbsp basil pesto • 1 egg, lightly beaten 1…

SALLY ROONEY The 33-year-old from County Mayo has found huge success in a short space of time, with her first two novels – 2017’s Conversations With Friends and 2018’s Normal People – adapted for the small screen. Without a doubt, Normal People is her biggest triumph to date, longlisted for the Booker Prize, among others. The story revolves around popular Connell and bookish Marianne – teens who form a secret connection at high school. They end up at university together, and are drawn to one another, but their relationship is fraught with insecurity. START WITH... MAGGIE O’FARRELL This Derry native, 52, has been in the literary world since 2000 and, along with novels including After You’d Gone and Hamnet – which has been adapted for the stage and will be…

FESTIVE QUEEN GEMMA COLLINS Move over Mariah, there’s a new Queen of Christmas in town! The Only Way Is Essex star took to the red carpet of a carols singalong event with a jaunty hat and a cocktail in hand. Now that’s how you celebrate Christmas! Stinky Sabrina! SABRINA CARPENTER It seems American singer Sabrina is no longer “that me espresso”. She debuted this loving homage to everyone’s favourite cartoon skunk, Pepe Le Pew, in New York. Rockin’ Christmas! DWAYNE ‘THE ROCK’ JOHNSON When he’s not busy starring in blockbuster action movies, the Rock is keeping tabs on celebs like Jimmy Fallon for his pal Santa. We wonder who in Hollywood has been naughty and who’s been nice this year? TO DI FOR! DIANE KEATON Does your Christmas tree need…

She’s cooked! PINK What can’t pop superstar Pink do? From performing her many hits while suspended by wires in midair to now turning herself into a Christmas snack! We think this Gingerbread prank could be a recipe for disaster! MAGICAL MOMENT! ARIANA GRANDE Her guest played good witch Glinda in Wicked, but we’re convinced Drew Barrymore is magical, too! She persuaded a museum to lend out Glinda’s original wand from The Wizard Of Oz for Ari to enjoy. Hands up! ZOE SALDANA “Stick ’em up, missy!” is what we imagine this blue statue said to actress Zoe. She was spotted being held at gunpoint while filming her French musical crime film, Emilia Perez. POWER SUIT PALS… QUEEN CAMILLA & BRIGITTE MACRON Europe’s leading ladies, Camilla and French first lady…

’Tis the season... to get out the Chrissie PJs and go matchy-matchy with the family! For heiress Paris, she chose coordinating red plaid pyjamas for the first photos as a family of four with husband Carter, son Phoenix and baby girl London. And reality show matriarch Kris says of her huge brood, “One of our favourite family holiday traditions is dressing up in matching pyjamas!”…