Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 18, 2025 i Woman's Day

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, which can mean very different things to different people. We spoke to some of the MasterChef mums (p26) about their experiences, whether it’s missing a mum who is no longer with us, struggling to become a mum when you desperately want to be, or becoming a grandma and foster grandma, it goes to show that there’s no “right” way to feel about the day. Jordan and Gary Ablett Jr’s experience of parenthood is different again (p22). Their six-year-old son Levi has a degenerative condition, which has taught the whole family to slow down and appreciate the small moments in life. I think we could all take a leaf out of their book. Enjoy your week! Katherine Chatfield Editor…

They met at university in St Andrews, so Scotland has always held a special place in the hearts of the Prince and Princess of Wales and it is where they chose to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary last week. The couple, who are “as happy as anyone has ever seen them”, planned a romantic trip to the remote Isles of Mull and Iona to coincide with royal duties, with William, 42, whisking Kate, 43, away to an isolated cottage to spend much-needed alone time after a challenging 12 months that has seen the mother-of-three battle cancer. According to insiders, the trip was also a chance to strengthen their already rock-solid marriage, with Kate vowing to William that she will “always put their marriage first” amid reports that Duchess Meghan, 43,…

Three kids isn’t a crowd for Matty Johnson and Laura Byrne! The former Bachelor couple are giving their daughters Marlie-Mae, five, and Lola, four, a sibling, announcing last week on Instagram, “We are SO SO SO excited! Johnson #3 under construction.” The couple, who tied the knot in 2022, left the joyous news to little Lola to share in an adorable video about “a baby in my mum’s tummy”. Laura, 39, also shared the news on her podcast Life Uncut, revealing she “knew for two and a half months before I told Matt that I was pregnant” as he was in the jungle for I’m A Celeb.…

Two years on from celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo’s tragic death, his grieving widow Lauren has broken her silence about the devastating loss – admitting she’s had to work through her own feelings of guilt over his sudden passing at 46. In a Spotlight interview with seasoned journalist Liz Hayes, Lauren asks, “Could I have been a better wife? Did I love him enough? Did I do enough?” Mystery has surrounded Jock’s death since April 30, 2023, when his body was found at Zagame’s House hotel in Melbourne, with no signs of anything suspicious. Over the years, Jock had been candid about his past drug addiction and ongoing mental health problems. At the time of his death, Lauren and their two young children, Alfie and Isla, were in Rome, but the…

A previous participant has blown the lid open on what filming Farmer Wants A Wife is really like. And according to her, it’s anything but sunshine and daisies. Ellen Dunger appeared on the show’s 14th season in 2024 where she vied for the love of Farmer Todd. And while she unapologetically slammed the show back then – particularly her edit, which she claimed made her appear “mute” – the 30-year-old sports journalist and professional horserider has opened the floodgates once again as the 15th season continues into its third week. “It was so emotionally draining,” Ellen recounted of her experience on social media. “It was probably the hardest thing I have ever done.” Ellen says during her season, the ladies were woken up at “stupid o’clock” to get into the…

Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Whoa there, Taurus! It’s not just at work that you’re busy but quite possibly on the home and family front, too. If you’re in need of relaxation, picnics and nature walks might hit the spot, or why not dust off a classic game? This month, it’s all about old-fashioned fun. STAR TIP: If the big picture is looking fuzzy, focus on life’s smaller pleasures. CANDICE BERGEN The unstoppable Murphy Brown and Book Club star turns 79 on May 9, and is not slowing down. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Feeling tuned in? If you have any latent psychic abilities, this week’s stars will bring them to the forefront. People may be seeking your advice or support, but don’t get caught up in the…

CHILLI CON CARNE SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS • ½ cup beef stock • 1 red onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tsp ground cumin • 2 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp dried oregano • pinch dried chilli flakes • 250g lean beef mince • 1½ cups passata • 400g can four-bean mix, rinsed, drained • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 yellow capsicum, seeded, chopped • 2 tbsp chopped coriander, plus extra leaves to serve • 1 tbsp lime juice • yoghurt, tortilla crisps, to serve 1 In a frying pan, bring 1 tbsp stock to boil on high. Saute onion and garlic 2-3 mins. Mix in spices and cook 1 min until fragrant. 2 Add mince and brown 3-4 mins,…

After spending many years living in Bangkok, Thai-Australian chef Marion Grasby has finally returned home – and she’s brought the vibrant flavours of Thailand with her! Here, the former MasterChef star tells us all about her new SBS show, Marion Grasby’s Flavours Of Heart & Home. Tell us a little bit about your new show! I’ve been doing digital content for so long now on YouTube but I haven’t been on the telly in any big way since 2011, so I wanted to do a project that was more than just a cooking show. Obviously I love sharing my recipes, but I also wanted a project where I could share the things that are really important to me. My culture and heritage, and my family. We love seeing your mother…

Some kids have all the luck – and looks like if you’re these celebrity offspring who’ve not only inherited their mothers’ famous faces but also their creative genius! From besties Goldie and Kate to the almost identical pairing of Reese and Ava, they couldn’t have a closer bond. And while Cindy might be a supermodel to some, to her daughter Kaia she’s still “mum”, who “embarrasses” her constantly. Celebs eh? They’re just like us...…

Family affair! Grey’s Anatomy’s Ellen Pompeo had the support of husband Chris Ivery and kids Stella, 15, and Eli, eight, as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mum’s the word It’s in the genes! Baby Dean enjoyed his first campaign job for Burberry, with model mum Georgia May Jagger and gran Jerry Hall. She’s back! Selma Blair celebrates being “truly in remission” seven years after her MS diagnosis, at the Daily Front Row’s LA event with designer Betsey Johnson. What a Marvel! Julia Louis-Dreyfus was in good company as she hit the London premiere of Marvel’s Thunderbolts with Pedro Pascal and Florence Pugh. Paying tribute! It was a meeting of greats when Al Pacino and Robert De Niro took to the stage to thank Francis Ford…

The knives are out as two of Australia’s biggest cookbook authors are at war over sensational claims of recipe plagiarism! Nagi Maehashi, known to many as food blogger and bestselling author of RecipeTin Eats, has slammed fellow baker and cookbook author Brooke Bellamy over two bake recipes she claims have stark similarities to her own. Taking to her website, Nagi, 47, wrote, “I’m no stranger to seeing my recipes being copied online. But seeing what I believe to be my recipes, and my words printed in a multimillion-dollar book launched with a huge publicity campaign from one of Australia’s biggest publishers was shocking” – claims that Brooki has categorically denied and called “deeply distressing”. In a statement posted to social media, Brooki said, “I do not copy other people’s recipes.…

A famly affair! Gigi Hadid’s actor boyfriend Bradley Cooper was by her side for her milestone 30th birthday party in New York, but friends say she’s been secretly calling him her fiance for months! Insiders tell Woman’s Day that the model’s star-studded party at Le Chalet was “the perfect decoy” for a surprise engagement party for her and Bradley, 50, who she started dating in October 2023. “They got engaged on Valentine’s Day and have been planning to reveal all at her 30th,” a source says of the occasion, where Gigi flashed a gold band on her wedding ring finger. “It was the ideal time to tell all her friends and family – she was on cloud nine all night.” Marriage isn’t the only thing in the couple’s future plans…

He’s perhaps the most enigmatic of the farmers this year, and so when Woman’s Day learned he’s a father to a young boy, we were shocked to say the least! Particularly as the 31-year-old sheep farmer, who hails from Borambola, NSW, has yet to mention him at all through the series! The revelation spawns from Tom’s biography, which is provided to the media prior to the show’s premiere, which shows him answering the question, “Do you have any children?” by saying, “Yes, I have a son.” While no other information is known of his son, or Tom for that matter – he has no social media presence – the mystery has deepened after two ladies, Emmie-Rose and Bridget, fled his farm last week amid claims he was a different person…

Growing up in rural Ireland, Damien Leith was surrounded by a strong mix of traditional Irish folk music, along with many modern classics, which all helped inspire him to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter. Now two decades and 12 albums since he won Australian Idol in 2006, Damien is excitedly preparing to share his favourite Irish classics with his adopted home in a new tour Damien Leith: Ireland Orchestrated. DREAM TOUR “This tour is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time as I grew up on Irish music,” the 49-year-old shares with Woman’s Day. “I’ve got an entire orchestra and a traditional Irish band and between us, we’re playing Ireland’s greatest classics and the most well-known songs.” Over the tour, which will travel across Australia until November,…

GIVE YOUR HAIR A LIFT! TO CREATE MORE VOLUME WHATEVER YOUR HAIR LENGTH, FOCUS THE BLOW DRYER NOZZLE ON YOUR ROOTS FOR ADDED VOLUME. HOLD THE DRYER AT A 45-DEGREE ANGLE AND POINT IT TOWARD THE ROOTS AS YOU LIFT THEM WITH YOUR BRUSH. DAILY SKINCARE… CLEANSE Use a gentle cleanser to clean your skin, ensuring your face is completely clear, without stripping essential moisture. BOOST Serums offer a moisture boost. Apply them to clean, slightly damp skin to assist with absorption. Use a few drops and gently press them onto your face, focusing on areas that need a little extra care. Always follow up with a moisturiser to lock in the benefits. MOISTURISE A thick night cream is great because it helps hydrate and repair your skin while you…

FLEUR McDONALD ‘THE BUSH IS A GOOD PLACE TO HIDE BODIES’ Give us the elevator pitch for your new book… It’s a fast-paced police procedural focused around Kalgoorlie, and how prospectors have a desire to own gold at all costs… and the distrusting nature of those who have something to hide. Why do readers love rural crime and what is it about the outback that’s such a fertile place for ideas? It’s hard to know but there is an insatiable appetite for these types of crime novels now. Perhaps it’s because the setting is as much a character as the real characters themselves, or perhaps it’s because as Australians we have a fascination with the bush, even if many of us haven’t visited or lived there. The isolation makes the…

What made you sign on to narrate House Hunters Australia? I’ve been a die-hard fan of the series for years. It’s been a staple throughout my life – I used to binge episode after episode with my parents, then my housemates, and now my fiance [Rob Mills]. Looking for a dream home can be stressful. Can viewers expect lots of tears and tantrums from the couples? The whole of Australia knows how difficult it is to find, let alone buy a house at the moment. It’s a truly exhaustive process, so of course tensions run high. That’s the beauty of this series – we’re on the rollercoaster with the couples. What was your own hunt for your first home like? It remains the biggest blur. My fiance and I were…

Wally Lewis declared it was the “happiest day of his life” as he wed his love Lynda Adams the day after Anzac Day in a no-expenses spared bridal extravaganza. Behind the scenes, though, Woman’s Day reveals that the footy legend’s three grown-up children spent the better part of the day enjoying family time with their mum Jacqui. Sons Mitchell, 38, Lincoln, 37, and daughter Jamie-Lee, 34, chose not to attend the over-the-top nuptials, despite their famous dad reportedly pleading with them to reconsider and support him on his big day. MISSING CHILDREN In fact, at the very moment Wally, 65, and Lynda made their way down the aisle at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point, just a short five-minute drive away, youngest son Lincoln was attending an Australian…

After mounting speculation, Australian Survivor’s Mark Wales has confirmed he has split from his co-star wife Samantha Gash by announcing he’s moved on with another Survivor star! Mark, 45, took to Instagram late last month to post a series of images with his new girlfriend Phoebe Timmins, 36, who appeared on the show in 2016 and the 2020 All Stars season, writing that he was “very, very lucky to have met someone who I really love”. “She is kind, honest, thoughtful, very smart, has a huge heart, is a great mother and an even better partner,” he adds. Mark and his ex Samantha met on the set of Survivor in 2017 before they went on to marry and have a child together a year later.…

Is marriage already on the cards for Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus? Friends of the unlikely pair certainly think so! “Liz has a really good time with Billy – they share a lot of laughs and he is a real flirt, which she loves,” a closer insider tells The Sun. “He really reminds her of [former partner] Shane Warne. They have a very similar energy about them.” The insider adds that while Liz, 59, believes Shane was the “love of her life” she finally feels like she’s able to move on with Billy, 63. “She’s nearly 60 and deep down does want to share her life with someone and settle down. Everyone is saying he could be the one, so don’t be surprised if she marries again,” they add.…

THE EX-FIANCEE THE MOTHER & SISTER Almost 34 years ago, the world went into mourning over the shock death of legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury at 45, from AIDS-related pneumonia. Having kept his diagnosis under wraps up until the day before, the Bohemian Rhapsody singer’s 1991 death came amid a world over-hyped on fear of the autoimmune disease. “In life, Freddie changed music forever, but his death changed the world,” says a family insider. “AIDS awareness completely changed after that. He’s a legendary singer, but he gave a voice to millions worldwide. It’s just such a shame his legacy is being overshadowed by this ridiculous family feud.” Last week, a bitter bust-up erupted over Freddie’s treasured possessions, after it came to light that his only sibling, sister Kashmira Bulsara, 73,…

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