Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 17, 2025 i Woman's Day

There’s no doubt King Charles, 76, aka “Grandpa Wales”, is a doting grandfather to William and Kate’s three children, and his connection to tearaway grandson Prince Louis – who turned seven last week – is one of the things that he’s most proud of, with their close bond often captured on camera. However insiders say, “Charles sees so much of young Harry in Louis,” that he’s had a cautious word to both William and Kate. “He doesn’t want Louis to feel sidelined and ignored like Harry feels he was,” says a source. “Charles has a special place in his heart for Louis, whose antics remind him dearly of Harry when he was a boy. Having said that, he doesn’t want William and Kate to succumb to Louis’ roguish charms and…

Taylor Swift fans are convinced she will take on the role made famous by Whitney Houston in a remake of The Bodyguard after it was revealed Sam Wrench will be directing the movie. As any Swiftie knows, Sam, 34, directed 2023 documentary Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Weighing in on the possible casting last week, Tyra Banks suggested Taylor, 35, and Brit Idris Elba would make a perfect pairing. “I think Taylor Swift, ’cause… she would freakin’ sell like crazy,” Tyra, 51, told Today With Jenna & Friends. “But I’m just gonna be real, I’m a Black girl… What if we flipped it and it was Taylor Swift and Idris Elba? Hot!”…

Brad vowed he was going to marry Stacie Marmion the very first moment he spotted her on the 2009 season of Farmer Wants A Wife, and he did just that the following year when they exchanged vows in real life. The couple, who both went on the show for a “laugh” now have three beautiful daughters and own their own thriving beef cattle farm near Gunnedah in north-central NSW, felt incredibly blessed to have found each other. SHOCK COLLAPSE Life was pretty much perfect until tragedy struck 20 months ago when Stacie, 42, collapsed with a brain aneurysm at 7.30am on a chilly August morning, just before daughter, Darcie, 12, competed in a zone athletics carnival. “She doesn’t remember any of it, so she doesn’t understand the severity of it,”…

Jamie Oliver has found himself at the centre of many famous feuds over the years. Yet, surprisingly, he has little ill will about any of them. In a new interview for The Louis Theroux Podcast, the acclaimed English chef and cookbook author spoke candidly about his beef with fellow celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay – and what led to them finally burying the hatchet. FORCED TO INTERVENE While Jamie admits he can’t even remember what started the whole thing now, British-American documentarian Louis Theroux, 54, recalled it stemming from Gordon, 58, body shaming Jamie by referring to him as a “fat f**k”. “I was always a big admirer of his… He was doing great things at Royal Hospital Road. He was the protege of Marco [Pierre White] and was killing it,”…

From their remote home in the Northern Territory, Catherine and Brad Fielke are reflecting on their first solo holiday since becoming parents. “It was amazing, we didn’t know what to do with ourselves,” laughs Catherine, 42, an administrator. But the holiday last June was only made possible because Catherine and Brad – parents to Mitchell, nine, and Jackson, 11 – spent a year planning the trip. This was necessary as they had to ensure Mitchell’s care needs were meticulously planned out so his grandparents could follow them without issue. “We flew Brad’s parents up here and booked them a year in advance! But it was challenging, having to record every tiny little detail and have lists upon lists and what to do if something happens,” says Catherine. Catherine and Brad’s…

AMANDA DE WARREN Australia’s top pet psychic Happy playing with his friends AMANDA SAYS Zaky’s telling me he passed away nearly a year ago, just shy of 15. He loved his dad heaps and thanks Jess for giving him such a wonderful life. Zaky had some stomach issues but was in good health right up until the last week or so. He wants Jess to know there are two other dogs with him now. One is Tayla, who he adored and knew well. She passed nearly 10 years ago at 16. The other is Buffy, a childhood dog that Zaky never knew. Jess’ nan comes through as well, and she’s with Jess’ mum’s many cats and birds – Zaky’s not a fan of the cats, though. Zaky also mentions that…

Want your houseplants to thrive? It might be as simple as playing their favourite album If you’ve ever caught yourself singing while watering your plants, you may be helping them to grow. Researchers aren’t sure why, but there is some evidence that plants respond positively to the vibrations in music. Now Califia Farms (makers of the Oat Barista Blend) have branched out with a new album full of unbeleafably (!) good tracks to help your houseplants thrive and flourish. Plants may even be able to distinguish between different sounds and music genres. Dr Dominique Hes, plant researcher from the University of Melbourne, says plants prefer tunes that hit a frequency between 115Hz and 250Hz. You can find The Green Album on Spotify. For each stream Califia will plant a tree…

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Tan-tastic! Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams and Naomi Watts brought every shade of beige to the Ralph Lauren runway show in NY. Rocking on Sting performed for the even more rich and famous at Miami Beach’s horsey Global Champions Arabians Tour. Birthday bonanza! The 50th celebrations continue for Eva Longoria with son Santiago, six, by her side at the Vaux de Cernay abbey in France. Desert queen Paris Hilton proved she hasn’t hung up her party boots! At Coachella she danced, she DJ’d, she partied the night away! Uptown girl On the promo trail in New York for her memoir, iconic model Christie Brinkley stopped in on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Puppy love! Rebecca Harding and Andy Lee celebrated their dog Henri’s fourth birthday with a special burger date. Wave machine!…

The cast of HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series has been revealed – and it’s proved controversial to say the least! While there are some big names attached to the highly anticipated 2026 project, not everyone is spellbound. Dual Oscar nominees John Lithgow and Janet McTeer will take on the roles of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall, respectively, alongside Oscar winner Cillian Murphy as Lord Voldemort and Emmy nominated Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape. Relative newcomer Luke Thallon will play Professor Quirinus Quirrell, while Bafta winner Paul Whitehouse – who played Sir Cadogan in Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban – will portray Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch. Shaun Of The Dead’s Nick Frost will step into the shoes of half-giant Hagrid. As for leads Harry, Ron and Hermione,…

If you thought last year’s season of Farmer Wants A Wife was the most scandalous ever, it seems season 15 is set to be one of the juiciest of all time, with rumours swirling that one certain farmer may have had a secret girlfriend the whole time! At just 21, Queensland-born Jarrad Wrigley is this season’s youngest farmer, whose introduction blurb reads that he’s “looking for a girl to write my next country love song about”. But Woman’s Day can now reveal that the part-time farmhand and budding country music star may have failed to declare one important fact about himself – that at the time of signing up as one of four single farmers, he may have been in a relationship with a long-time girlfriend! “Anyone who knows Jarrad…

It was also a case of love at first sight for Tasmanian cattle farmer Damian Atkins and his wife Rachael Peynenborg, who went on to marry and have three children after meeting on Farmer in 2009. “I didn’t really believe in that sort of stuff until then,” admits Damian, 45. And the couple, who now run 1500 cattle on Moss Vale, the picturesque farm they bought together after marrying in 2016, say their life together is wonderful. Rachael, 42, happily swapped Melbourne’s cafe lifestyle to round up cattle on a winter each year” with a holiday somewhere warm. “That was nonnegotiable,” laughs Damian, who is heading off to the Cook Islands with Rachael and their three kids, Harvey, 13, Fin, 12, and Mae, 10, next month. “We’re more in love…

Emily Hausman and her grandmother have always been “exceptionally close”. “She used to pick me up from school, take me to ballet and bake cakes with me,” Emily, 22, tells Woman’s Day. “I’d pretend I was Nigella Lawson in the kitchen making cakes and she used to film me. We have a lot of fun memories together.” Emily was a teenager when her grandmother first began showing signs of dementia. “I thought her behaviour was a bit off. Or that maybe she was going through some other things,” she explains. When it was confirmed that her grandmother had dementia, Emily stepped in to became one of her secondary carers, helping out her grandfather and other members of the family whenever she could. But she struggled with the prolonged grief of…

Australia’s most gifted medium MITCHELL COOMBES is here to help! KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q I need help understanding my teenage daughter. She’s temperamental and doesn’t feel motivated to do anything with her life. I’m worried about what could happen to her. What do you see in her future? Worried MITCHELL SAYS I’m picking up that your daughter is highly sensitive and navigating deep emotions. There is a lovely gentleman in spirit from your father’s side watching over her. He tells me her temperamental attitude is only a phase, it’s not her future and certainly something she will grow out of. I feel a breakthrough is coming, and your loving support will help her find her way. Keep watching for small shifts over this coming…

ENERGY-SAVING CHECKLIST • Install energy-efficient light globes (LEDs use the least power) • Switch off lights and appliances when not in use • Identify and manage ‘vampire appliances’ (see page 59) • Block or seal gaps around doors and windows • Fit water-saving taps and showerheads • Set thermostats (heating, cooling, hot water) appropriately • Check seals on appliances such as the fridge With winter just around the corner, there may be times when you need to crank up the heater. Thankfully, there are also a few other tricks you can also employ to keep those heating bills to a minimum (and save on air conditioning in the summer, too). Anna Matilda from theurbannanna.comreveals how you can reduce your power use, while staying comfy all year round. THE LIVING ROOM…

TUNA PASTA BAKE SERVES 6 PREP 10 MINS COOK 35 MINS • 500g shell pasta • 60g butter • 1 red capsicum, seeded, chopped • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tbsp plain flour • 1 cup milk • 410g can cream of celery soup • 425g can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked • 1 bunch silverbeet, shredded, blanched • 1 cup grated tasty cheese • 1 cup roughly torn fresh breadcrumbs • mixed salad, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease an 8-cup baking dish. 2 Cook pasta following packet directions. Drain. Set aside. 3 In a large frying pan, melt 20g butter on medium. Saute capsicum, onion and garlic, 3-4 mins, until tender. Remove from pan and set aside. 4 In…

Thrilling drama Riviera TUESDAY, 7PLUS Set on the glamorous Cote d’Azur, this drama series follows the story of art curator Georgina (Julia Stiles), whose extremely powerful and wealthy husband, Constantine, dies when their yacht explodes. With her world now turned upside down, in season two her dangerous journey to discover what happened to her late husband on the yacht will also become more complicated with the presence of Constantine’s ex-wife and children. This female-led thriller series also stars Anthony LaPaglia (Without A Trace). The Piano SUNDAY, 7.30PM, ABC Hosted by Amanda Keller, this six-part arts series will explore how the humble piano has the power to change the lives of everyday Australians. Joining Amanda on her mission to turn public spaces into hubs for musical brilliance is musical powerhouse Harry…

Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, beamed with pride over their “tall, dark and handsome” son James, Viscount Severn, 17, at the royal Easter service last weekend. The dashing teen stepped up in the absence of his sister, Lady Louise, who was facing university exams back in Scotland, and insiders say already he’s capturing the attention of royal fans. “James is suddenly receiving fan letters and gifts – he’s turned into a royal teen idol almost overnight!” says a family insider. “Edward is chuffed and enjoying James’ embarrassment about it!”…

As she embarks on an exciting new chapter as a wife and soon-to-be mother, Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof is surely keen to set up her home with her new husband, Ben Archer. And as any young couple can attest to, that can be very expensive. But that should never have been an issue for the 28-yearold. The daughter of late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence, who tragically died in 1997, was provided for financially in his will. Directives were for Tiger Lily to receive $74.7 million from his estate in three lump sums – when she turned 18, 21 and 25. However, it’s believed Tiger Lily was given an envelope containing just $1,000 after her father’s business manager, Colin Diamond, insisted he “died penniless”. “It’s literally gone,” she told to filmmaker…

For more on astrology, feng shui and space clearing, visit jennyblume. com.au Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Your confidence is rising, Taurus, so shake off those doubts and show the world what you’re made of. And don’t discount a business or money-making idea: under the practical Taurus new moon, it might just work. Inspiration could strike towards the weekend. STAR TIP Harmonise your home with feelgood music, sage smoke and scented oils. PENELOPE CRUZ The Oscar winner and mother-of-two turns 51 on April 28. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 An important goal may be coming within reach, but don’t let fear hold you back. Open up about your deeper thoughts and feelings, and gather support from friends. Mars might be revving things up on the fitness front, but…

DINNER GRILLED SALMON WITH BEAN SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 6 x 150g salmon fillets • 1 tbsp olive oil • ½ cup light sour cream • 2 tbsp lemon juice, plus wedges to serve • 2 tbsp chopped dill • 1 bunch watercress, leaves picked • 400g can white beans, rinsed, drained • ⅓ cup cornichons, sliced lengthways • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 Preheat chargrill pan on medium. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. 2 Chargrill salmon 4 mins each side for medium (depending on thickness of salmon). Reserve 2 pieces of the salmon for lunch in an airtight container in fridge. 3 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice and dill. Season. 4 Arrange…

After joining the revamped judging panel of MasterChef Australia last season, dapper French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli was an instant hit with viewers. Knowledgeable, eloquent and kind to the contestants, the father-of-four and his fellow judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling-Yeow and Sofia Levin proved to be the recipe for success. As the award-winning series returns for its 17th season, with 24 familiar faces taking their shot at redemption, Woman’s Day sits down with the 64-yearold restaurateur to get the lay of the land. We’re so excited to have you back on MasterChef! Was it an easy decision to return? From the business side, it’s not. My cookery school (Novelli Academy) is shut for the duration when I am away, because I like to do the school myself. And the other one…

Dunking Damon MATT DAMON After unveiling his insanely ripped new body, the 54-year-old movie star showed his family what he can do with it while holidaying off the coast of Favignana, Italy. Pink power ranger club JENNIFER LOPEZ J.Lo assemble! The On The Floor hitmaker looked ready to fight some serious crime when she stepped out in a pink latex jumpsuit and heels recently. TWINNING! RUMER WILLIS With her adorable daughter Louetta turning two earlier this month, Rumer – the eldest daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis – clearly celebrated by buying some matching outfits! SAUCY SECRETS HARRY HAMLIN & LISA RINNA The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills alumni are busy spruiking their special sauce in LA. If only people in Hollywood ate carbs! The world in her hands!…

There’s something in the water over at Summer Bay, with a plethora of onscreen couples all going on to find love in real life! Who can forget Pippa and Michael, who stole our hearts in the early ’90s as a TV couple. The actors, Deborah and Dennis, also recently marked their 30th wedding anniversary in real life! And the love keeps on burning, too – with hot up-and-comers Sophea and Matt recently going official!…