Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 4, 2025 i Woman's Day

I’m sure many of you have daughters, nieces, granddaughters and other special little girls in your life who love their sport – but are they encouraged to play as much as the boys are? This week, we speak with two of our country’s greatest female cricketers, Belinda Clark and Rachael Haynes, who emphasised the need for young girls and women to be given the same opportunities as the boys. We couldn’t agree more, and that’s why it is our pleasure to support UNICEF Australia and Cricket Australia, who have teamed up to ensure every girl has the right to play – and access to other basic rights like education, health, safety and nutrition. For more information visit unicef.org.au/donate/cricket Erin Holohan Editorial Director See privacy notice on page 54.…

It’s Sydney TV’s most prized role, so when popular weekday newsreader Peter Overton recently took time off air due to medical reasons, it came as no surprise to anyone in the Nine newsroom that Georgie Gardner couldn’t wait to fill in for her long-time colleague. “Georgie has been eyeing off Pete’s job for years. It’s no secret she wants primetime weekdays and if Nine follow suit like Seven – who have Angela [Cox] and Mark [Ferguson] joint presenting – then Georgie wants to be first in line,” says our insider. But Peter may have other plans. “If they were to pair him up with anyone, Pete’s first choice would be Amelia Adams – a former US correspondent – who is now a senior reporter on 60 Minutes,” our insider adds.…

They helped each other through the fickle entertainment industry when they were two up-and-comers in the early noughties, and now it appears Jessica Simpson, 44, and Jessica Alba are leaning on each other once again as they both go through divorce. Just two days separated their announcements, with Jess Simpson confirming her split with husband Eric Johnson on January 14, while Jess Alba, 43, announced her split from Cash Warren on January 16. And it appears that the timing was no coincidence. “It’s obvious they agreed to announce within a week of each other to dilute the media attention on what’s a heartbreaking situation for everyone,” our source tells Woman’s Day. “It’s only natural they’d be helping each other through this, swapping court tips and legal advice, as they’re in…

Life has brought us to a place that’s not just surviving but thriving,” Michelle Williams says of herself and “happy” daughter Matilda Ledger, who she shares an incredibly close bond with. Now, 19, Matilda – who with her striking features and warm smile looks heartbreakingly like her late father, Heath Ledger, who died when she was just two – has grown up to be a confident, talented young woman under the guidance of her fiercely protective mum. A budding singer and musician in a band, Matilda’s set to head off to college this year. “Michelle’s proud of her and all she’s achieved. She can’t wait to see how she uses her talents in the future, and the woman she becomes.” DEVOTED BIG SIS Michelle always dreamed of giving Matilda siblings…

Descendants of Jack the Ripper’s victims are demanding a fresh inquest into the historic murders after new evidence seemingly confirms the identity of the 19th century serial killer. The three-times great-granddaughter of one of the Ripper’s victims has issued an emotional plea for the UK coroner to formally unmask the murderer, who has been identified through DNA as Aaron Kosminski. “Having the real person legally named in a court, which can consider all the evidence, would be a form of justice for the victims,” says Karen Miller, whose ancestor, Catherine Eddowes was brutally killed by the Ripper on September 30, 1888. “We have got the proof, now we need this inquest to legally name the killer. It would mean a lot to me, to my family, to a lot of…

SPICY KUNG PAO CHICKEN SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS + MARINATING COOK 15 MINS • 2 chicken breast fillets, cut into 2cm-thick slices • 1 tbsp shao hsing • 1 tbsp light soy sauce, plus 1 tbsp extra • 2 tsp cornflour • 2 tsp sesame oil • ¼ cup chicken stock • 1 tbsp chinkiang vinegar (black vinegar) • 2 tsp sugar • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • ½ cup unsalted raw cashews • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced • 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely sliced • 6 small dried red chillies • 2 tsp Szechuan peppercorns • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 green onions, cut into 3cm lengths • steamed white rice, buns, to serve 1 In a shallow dish, combine chicken with shao hsing, soy,…

Chicken breast & cucumber salad Try this refreshing dish that’s full of flavour SERVES 2 Bring 3 cups water to the boil in a large saucepan and add 2 tbsp Cheongju (clear rice wine), 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 pinch coarse sea salt. Add 180g chicken breast, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove and leave to cool. Soak ¼ thinly sliced onion in water for 10 minutes to soften the flavour, then drain in a sieve. Bring another saucepan of salted water to the boil and blanch 50g bean sprouts for about 20 seconds. Immediately plunge into cold water, then drain and squeeze the water out with your hands. Shred the cooled chicken breast into strips. To make sauce, combine 3 tbsp traditional persimmon…

High-fiving! Naomi Watts was out and about in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards district, celebrating the launch of her new book, Dare I Say It. Dad duty Swimmer Geoff Huegill has swapped swimming laps for lapping up the sunshine, with his family. She’s an ice queen! Snow much fun Sydney Sweeney had an impromptu snowball fight with her fiance Jonathan Davino on an evening out in New York. Cruz-ing to glory! Cruz Hewitt celebrated beating MooBeen Kim in the Australian Open’s Junior Boys’ singles in Melbourne. Proud mum Bec was in her usual spot in the stands cheering on her boy! Look of love It was smiles all round for Camila Alves and husband Matthew McConaughey who attended the Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Puppy love Snuggling up to a nine-weekold…

News spread fast about their fully fledged romance after Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster were spotted hand in hand in New York earlier this month. Now it seems their relationship is moving at similar breakneck speed! The Broadway stars have been spotted touring a luxury $4.8 million mansion in Malibu, California, prompting speculation they’re already taking the next step and moving in together! “Hugh’s going full steam ahead on his romance with Sutton,” one insider tells Woman’s Day exclusively. “They’re househunting on both sides of the country – he wants to upgrade into Bedford on the East Coast, but they’re also looking for somewhere away from their family commitments and Los Angeles is the most obvious choice. A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY “While Hugh has always been based in New York,…

Jennifer Aniston is said to be “mortified” after she’s been once again dragged into bizarre new rumours that Barack and Michelle Obama are headed for divorce! Jen was first linked to Obama after In Touch magazine ran a far-fetched article last year suggesting she’d upset the First Lady by taking up too much of Barack’s attention at a fundraiser. And while the story was shut down immediately, it hasn’t stopped Jen’s name from being mentioned again following unconfirmed reports that the Obamas’ marriage is on the rocks after the former First Lady was absent from a string of official events recently. The couple have since quashed the rumours, with Barack announcing Michelle is “the love of my life.” “Jen is absolutely p *** ed,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “She’s…

As a young girl, former international cricketer Rachael Haynes had no idea Australia even had a women’s cricket team. “I remember my uncle telling me about them when we were playing in the backyard, and from that moment I knew it was something I wanted to do,” Rachael tells Woman’s Day. “I spent a lot of time trying to find out who these women were and when and where they were playing.” The 38-year-old Australian Woman’s vice captain from 2017 to 2022 says her love of the sport began in the backyard of her childhood home in Carlton, Victoria. “My first memories of cricket are linked to family and bringing people together, especially around special occasions like Christmas and birthdays. It was a big part of my childhood,” the left-hand…

Two people meet, fall in love and live happily ever after. We all grew up reading this story in fairytales, but in real life some of us find the “ever after” part might not play out as expected. About one in three Aussie marriages end in divorce, with the median length being 8.5 years before separation. That’s the bad news, but here’s the good: there are lots of science-backed ways you can reduce the chances of your long-term relationship coming unstuck. In other words, ‘happily ever after’ doesn’t come down to magic but rather time and effort. According to Sydney-based psychologist Gemma Cribb, who specialises in relationships, one of the main reasons relationships fail is when the partnership is neglected over time. TENDING THE FIRE “Couples can de-prioritise their partner,…

Have you ever noticed some stray strands left on your pillow in the morning? Or maybe you’re getting fed up with clumps of hair that keep appearing in the shower drain? If you’ve spotted these signs, you may be starting to wonder what’s going on up there. If you do think that you are experiencing hair loss, try not to freak out. There are a few things you can do to make your mane look much more voluminous, reduce hair fall and even regrow healthier, longer strands. THE ROOT CAUSE To treat hair loss, you need to know what’s causing it. A dermatologist who specialises in hair disorders can help with this – but first, try recording your own observations. “Track the hair loss,” explains dermatologist and ODE Dermatology founder,…

This is an edited extract from Easy Weeknight Dinners by New York Times Cooking ($59.99, Penguin Random House). SHEET-PAN SALMON & BROCCOLI WITH SESAME & GINGER SERVES 4 PREP + COOK 20 MINS • 4 tbsp toasted sesame oil • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari • 1 tbsp rice vinegar • 1 tbsp honey • 1 piece fresh ginger (5cm), peeled and grated (about 2 tbsp) • 1 garlic clove, grated • 500g broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets, thick stems discarded • 2 long green onions, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 4cm segments, plus thinly sliced long green onions for garnish • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing • kosher salt and black pepper • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (185g) • ½ lime, for…

Give us an elevator pitch of your new book The Bad Bridesmaid... When Fred, the bride’s daughter, and Leo, the groom’s son, discover they’re both determined to stop their parents from tying the knot, they join forces to sabotage the wedding. Set on beautiful Norfolk Island during the week leading up to the big day, The Bad Bridesmaid is full of drama, sparks and unexpected chemistry as Fred and Leo throw their all into derailing the nuptials, only to find themselves growing closer in the process. Why are romance novels so popular? Oh, so many reasons. One, we all need a bit of hope in our lives and romance novels guarantee a happy ending. Two, there’s a sub-genre for everyone – whether you’re into suspense, historical, fantasy or something much…

An extended holiday from Hollywood with her six kids was just what Angelina Jolie needed. But the 49-year-old actress says it “feels good” to be “an artist” again playing opera icon Maria Callas in Maria. What was it like having to sing in those opera scenes? I was terribly nervous. I spent almost seven months training because when you work with Pablo [director Pablo Larrain] you can’t do anything by half. He demands, in a most wonderful way, that you really do the work. My first time singing, I remember being so nervous. My sons were there and they helped to block the door so that nobody else was coming in. I was shaking. But Pablo, in his decency, started me in a small room and gave me time to…

Is that a troll doll? JADEN SMITH Heir to The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air throne, Jaden rocked this very interesting hat while attending his grandmother’s birthday. He even paired the cap with matching boots. Toasty! Shorty Spice GERI HALLIWELL-HORNER Jockeys are traditionally short in stature, but not this one! Adding to his tall appearance was the fact that he was standing next to our favourite pint-sized Spice Girl. LITTLE SAM! SAM MAC Wow Sam is this really you or is this a child star from a 1950s American sitcom? The Sunrise weather presenter shared this adorable throwback pic of him as a kid to celebrate his 43rd birthday. We especially love the little sailor’s hat, and we think he should bring it back! Kung Fu Jack! JACK BLACK School…

If Queen Elizabeth could see Lady Louise Windsor right now, she’d be so proud! The daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, 21, was spotted in full military uniform last week, after it was revealed she’s joined the St Andrews University Officers Training Corps – making her the first female royal to serve since her late grandmother. Now the Prince of Wales, 42, wants to reward her with a new title! “William’s serious about her becoming a working royal,” our source explains, “He’s even prepared to give her a new title. The devotion she’s shown over the years will only improve after military service – she’s a very impressive young lady.”…

In what now must seem even more awkward than it was at the time, it’s been revealed Hugh and Sutton would go on double dates with their spouses while they were still married! “They had dinners with each other’s spouses and Sutton and her husband Ted were invited over for dinner with Hugh and his wife Deborra-lee,” a source involved in The Music Man, the Broadway show in which the pair starred together from December 2021 until January 2023, has revealed. “At intermission, Sutton and Hugh would stand and hug for a minute or two in front of the entire cast.” Sutton filed for divorce from Ted in October, after 10 years of marriage.…

As the release day nears for their new flick, The Thursday Murder Club, we’re told its makers are elated over the chemistry between the two leads, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren! “Pierce and Helen have quite literally been flirting for over 45 years, ever since The Long Good Friday. It’s no surprise that they’re seeking out projects together,” a source tells Woman’s Day. However, one person who may not be so thrilled is Pierce’s wife Keely, who is reportedly feeling a little like a “third wheel”. “Pierce and Helen have their ‘art’ in common so it’s only natural Keely would feel a little jealous.”…

Blake Lively’s explosive legal battle with Justin Baldoni may be scaring off her former bestie Taylor Swift after her name has been dragged into Hollywood’s biggest court case in years! The Bad Blood singer, 35, is reportedly “avoiding” Blake, 37, after her name was mentioned in leaked messages between the actress and her It Ends With Us co-star Justin, 40, and given the massive year Taylor just had with her enormous Eras Tour, she isn’t about to ruin it by something that’s out of her control. “Taylor’s an absolute stickler for her image,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “She’s worked long and hard building up her reputation and if things continue to get worse, she’ll have no choice but to fully walk away.”…

It’s border collies vs kelpies as Muster Dogs returns for season three with an exciting new twist in the experiment. Bingara, NSW, grandmother and trainer Marlene Brewer chats to Woman’s Day about vying for the title of Champion Muster Dog with her border collie, Hudson. Why did you want to appear on the show? I wanted to bring attention to the role of women in agriculture. So many women have always been the right hand to the male partners. With it being so very hard to find employees or affording employees, women had to take up roles they were not prepared for, to help out. The problem is they are not often recognised, particularly women of my age group that have come through a more male-dominated era. Chasing a goal…