Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 21, 2025 i Woman's Day

The Woman’s Day team is fortunate to chat to a lot of interesting people through our work. But the ones we love meeting the most are those who are genuinely kind and passionate about what they do. Identical twins Bridgette and Paula Powers went viral after they gave a synchronised TV interview earlier this year. Associate Editor Wade went to meet them at their Queensland home, where he spoke to them about their love for helping injured birds. Bewildered by the worldwide interest in them, all they want to do is raise awareness for the bird sanctuary they’ve dedicated their lives to. They chat to us more on the Woman’s Day Aus Facebook page – check it out! I hope you have a great week. Katherine Chatfield Editor…

Harrison Ford has described Michael J Fox as a “great source of inspiration” and praised his strength and courage as the actor returns to set for the first time since 2020, on Shrinking. Joining in a guest role, the Back To The Future star, 63, who is living with Parkinson’s disease, comes on board five years after announcing his retirement due to health complications. “It’s an incredible moment for everyone – Harrison is beside himself,” a source tells Woman’s Day of Apple TV’s announcement, which will see Michael join the show in season three. “It’s been five years since Michael was on a set so the plan is for him to have the most fun, relaxing and enjoyable time possible. All accommodations have been made, so his schedule works around…

Clutching a bouquet of flowers as he greeted his ex-wife Tori Spelling for a special family night out to the movies for her birthday, insiders say Dean McDermott was hoping for more than just a sweet family reunion! But, it’s highly unlikely Tori , 52, will be falling back into her ex’s arms any time soon, a source tells Woman’s Day. “Dean would get back with Tori in a flash if she was interested, but she’s moved on and for now she’s happy to keep the peace for the sake of the kids, who are always happy when mum and dad are getting along. She’s just wrapped a TV show, a movie and even a video game, so she has no interest in moving backwards. She feels more in control…

Pink’s husband Carey Hart has publicly apologised to her after putting her “through hell” this week following a terrifying motocross accident that left him hospitalised. The former professional racer, who recently returned to the sport, shared his injuries on social media, joking he “ran out of talent”. In a series of pictures Carey, 49, revealed he severed his small intestine from the colon, but reassured fans he will be fine and thanked his wife, 45. “As she always does in these situations with me, she steps up and takes charge at the hospital. Sorry to put you through this, yet again,” he posted. And friends say the singer has had enough. “He really gave them all a fright. She’d shed a few tears, begging him not to risk his life…

Paul Hogan and his ex-wife Linda Kozlowski have reunited over concern for their son Chance, a source spills to Woman’s Day. Exes Paul, 85, and Linda, 66, who are rarely seen together since their divorce in 2014, were seen looking tense as they met up with a sheepish-looking Chance, 27, for dinner at Italian restaurant Barrique in Los Angeles earlier this month. The family stayed for a few hours before exiting in a slightly more jovial mood, with Chance seen leaving with a doggy bag while papa Hoges, appearing to foot the bill, was spotted stuffing dollar bills into his wallet. “Paul and Linda are not mucking around,” a source close to the family tells us about the meeting. “They’ll do anything for their kid.” RALLYING AROUND While Chance’s parents…

THE BIRD TREE New claims suggest the little boy is buried here. It’s been 10-and-a-half years since William Tyrrell vanished from his grandmother’s home in Kendall, NSW, and the mystery of what happened to him still hasn’t been solved. But now a podcast has aired what it calls “utterly shocking” claims from an anonymous source who alleges they have information that might reveal where the little boy may be buried. The source also alleges that convicted sex offender Frank Abbott, a “person of interest” for the police investigating, was “involved” in what happened to the little boy. The new season of Witness: William Tyrrell spoke to two unnamed men, currently living in a house where Frank, 84, once resided. These men claim they heard revealing details about the case from…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q I’ve started to have bad migraines/headaches for the past year. I have tried different medications from my doctor but no help. I feel like this is my life forever… I thought it might be stress. Can you see why and what I can do to get some relief. Migraine sufferer MITCHELL SAYS I feel you have extra healing angels around you at the moment. I’m picking up that these recent migraines may be linked to eye strain or overworking – have you considered seeing an optometrist? I also feel it would be worthwhile to get a second opinion from another doctor or specialist to put your mind at rest. I’m hearing an older man in spirit from your father’s side…

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FAUX LEATHER • The beauty of this structured style is that it offers a flattering finish for the lower body. To create a softer finish, pair with a simple blouse or play around with textures for contrast. • By tucking in your tops and knits, the skirt can really be on show. • Update with some trending knee-length boots. AFTER FIVE • Fitted knits and turtlenecks are a comfortable and elegant addition to striking, out-of-hours ensembles. Don’t forget the old shirt-tuckedinto-skirt trick for a truly chic contrast. Just add jewellery to create a stand-out look. • Maxi skirts are impactful for evening wear. Try high-waisted styles to lengthen proportions. KNITTED NUMBER • This popular style is trending again this season and has been described as a stylish alternative to sweat…

ROASTED RATATOUILLE SOUP SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 50 MINS • 1 eggplant, chopped • 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 yellow capsicum, chopped • 1 zucchini, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, skin on • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 red onion, chopped • 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock • 400g can diced tomatoes • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil, plus extra leaves to serve • garlic croutons, to serve (see tip) 1 Combine eggplant, cherry tomatoes, capsicum, zucchini, garlic and 2 tbsp oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer over a large oven tray lined with baking paper. 2 Cook in a 200°C preheated oven for 25-30 mins until tender and golden. 3 Heat remaining oil…

Spicy maple burgers Sweet meets savoury with this crowd-pleasing favourite MAKES 4 To make patties combine 450g lean ground beef, ¼ cup quick-cooking oats, 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley, 1 egg, 1 pressed clove garlic, 1 minced shallot and 1 tsp Montreal steak seasoning in a bowl and shape into four 2cm thick patties. Grill on the barbecue over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 mins or until internal temperature reaches 71°C. Turn twice during cooking. To make the sauce combine ¼ cup Greek-style yoghurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp pure maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich flavour), 1 pressed clove garlic, ½ tsp harissa sauce and ½ tsp smoked paprika in a bowl. Set aside in the fridge. To assemble wait until patties are…

BONO-FIDE STARS Amal Clooney supported friend Bono for his latest documentary Stories Of Surrender, while Emma Stone and Diane Kruger looked effortlessly chic. PEEKABOO WE SEE YOU While Kristen Stewart attempted to evade detection with a makeshift mask, Natalie Portman appeared to bask in all the red carpet glory. Hannah Waddingham looked delighted to score a hug from Mission Impossible co-star Tom Cruise! Law & Order’s Mariska Hargitay challenged fans not to spot her at the premiere of her new doco! GOLDEN COUPLE Stars of the new psychological drama Die, My Love, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, exuded chemistry on the carpet. Sissy Spacek and Andie MacDowell brought old-school Hollywood to the carpet.…

Mariska Hargitay says she went “full Olivia Benson”, referencing her Law & Order character, when she decided to track down the man she believed to be her biological father, after realising, “I’m living a lie my entire life.” The 61-year-old year old made the bombshell admission in a documentary she directed about her late mum, Jayne Mansfield, called My Mom Jayne. In the film, Mariska reveals her biological father is not Mickey Hargitay, the man who raised her, but former Las Vegas entertainer, Nelson Sardelli. The actress made the discovery when she was 25, confronting Mickey with the truth. He denied it and they never discussed it again. She managed to track down Nelson, who was performing in Atlantic City, in 1994. He was moved to tears when he told…

You’d think their daughter Carys signing up with one of New York’s top agents Dana Harris from Linden Management would be a reason to celebrate! But Carys’ protective papa Michael Douglas, 80, has found himself on opposing sides to his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, 55, and their 22-year-old daughter once again! According to inside sources, concerned Michael is struggling with the fact that aspiring actress and director Carys could become a “household name in 12 months”. “Michael desperately doesn’t want this for Carys. He knows how horrible the industry is to young women and doesn’t want that for her, but Catherine’s the total opposite. She believes the Douglas name will protect their daughter, but more importantly she genuinely believes Carys has a talent that shouldn’t be denied,” the source spills. Carys…

KEITH BANS NICOLE’S MUSIC CAREER! After earning rave reviews for her singing in Moulin Rouge! and her Somethin’ Stupid duet with Robbie Williams, back in 2015 Nicole Kidman was seriously talking to husband Keith Urban about recording her own album in his home studio. However sources say it was the country crooner himself who talked Nic out of it. “Keith basically took her around Nashville to see the street buskers and coffee shop performers who were struggling, despite some having more talent than Keith,” says a pal. “It was a wake-up for Nicole, who realised just how lucky she is. She doesn’t want to take away airtime for real musical talent.” Nicole Kidman had no idea what she was going to start when she casually mentioned in an interview last…

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S’MORES CUPCAKES MAKES 8 PREP 25 MINS COOK 33 MINS • 2 eggs, at room temperature • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 100g dark cooking chocolate, melted, cooled • ½ cup milk • ⅓ cup vegetable oil • 1½ cups plain flour • ¼ cup cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda • ⅓ cup raspberry jam • 8 jumbo marshmallows 1 Line 8-holes of two texas pans (¾-cup capacity) with large paper cases. 2 Beat eggs and sugar in small bowl of an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Gradually beat in cooled chocolate until well combined. Transfer to a large bowl. 3 Add milk, oil and sifted flour, cocoa and soda in two batches, whisking until smooth. Divide evenly among cases.…

Where did the inspiration for the new book come from? Every book I write sits at the intersection of a half dozen of my fascinations of the moment. So partly this book exists because I wanted to write about two people competing for the same job while falling in love, and partly it exists because I wanted to write mother-daughter relationships. And it also exists because I was thinking a lot about legacy, the idea of the way that everything good and bad passed down to us shapes us. I think this is true to everyone, to an extent, but it seems especially visible when you’re looking at these iconic celebrity families, who loom so large in history and in popular culture – the British royals, the Kennedys, the Hearsts.…

DEAD-LIFTING KID! ZOE SALDANA There’s a strong possibility Avatar star Zoe is feeding her son Zen, eight, Weet-Bix for breakfast! After all it’s the breakfast of champion... lifters! My little Labubu KARL STEFANOVIC While this little furry doll called Labubu looks friendly, judging by Karl’s face, it must bite! He grimaced through the pain for a photo WHICH IS REAL? ANGELA BASSETT After producing some downright scary celeb doubles, Madame Tussauds is back in fine form with this perfect recreation of actress Angela, who popped down to say hi to her twin. Who’s the real Angela? We may never know! Cannes shenanigans! CANNES FILM FESTIVAL France’s iconic film festival is back, and the world’s biggest stars are up to their usual funny business. U2 frontman Bono did his best to…

For the end of this chapter, I choose to focus on a good memory like this picture,” Jelena Dokic wrote movingly beside a rare shot of her father Damir Dokic hugging her as a child. It’s a memory that the tennis superstar is holding close in the wake of her estranged father’s death from cancer, aged 67, on May 16, 2025. The 42-year-old had a famously troubled relationship with her father and coach Damir who was known as the “tennis dad from hell” and shockingly made her sign over millions of dollar to him when she was just 19. Regarded as a tennis prodigy who could’ve made it to world No. 1, Jelena’s sporting career was derailed by years of violence and abuse, on and off the tennis court, at…

Just weeks after Woman’s Day shared exclusive pictures of Delta Goodrem’s Sydney hens party, the singer appears to have married partner Matthew Copley in secret! In London for a series of concerts, Delta, 40, flashed a sparkly wedding band alongside her diamond engagement ring as she performed at Hackney Empire. Beaming with joy, the glamorous Aussie-born singer looked in her element as she belted out tunes to celebrate 20 years since her second album, Mistaken Identity, was released and flashed her rings to the crowd. And while Delta is yet to publicly confirm the wedding, judging by the glamorous gold band she’s sporting on her ring finger – which looks to be embedded with diamonds – no expense was spared! Delta got engaged to partner Matthew, who is also in…

Armed with a pet bed, a photo frame, and dressed in his trackie dacks, there’s no denying Hugh Jackman was a man on a mission last week! And that mission appears to be moving his girlfriend Sutton Foster into his luxury apartment. The actor, 56, opted to forgo a moving van and flexed his own muscles to help his 50-year-old girlfriend of five months move into his $30 million dollar New York penthouse, which he previously shared with ex-wife Deborra-lee Furness, who he separated from in 2023. “Apart from his recent shoot in Ireland, Hugh and Sutton have barely spent a night apart since he separated from Deb. They’ve been virtually cohabiting anyway so it was long overdue they made things official,” an insider spills. “They were househunting for something…

Ever since their now infamous synchronised interview recounting a violent carjacking aired on TV, identical twins Bridgette and Paula Powers from Queensland, affectionately named the Twinnies, have had the world in a tailspin. But it wasn’t until US late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! got in contact with them that the sisters realised they’d gone viral in a very big way. “They contacted us and said, ‘Do you know you've gone viral?’” they tell Woman’s Day. “It must have been 12 hours [after the interview aired]. We had no idea. We just can’t believe it’s gone around the world.” UNLIKELY FAME The pair, both 51, say they’ve been inundated with requests ever since, with Saturday Night Live using their likeness in a skit, while Jimmy Kimmel has invited them…

Patchworking is a really wonderful way to create unique and beautiful pieces, and you don’t need to spend a fortune. With a bit of know-how, you can source quality fabrics from old clothes and other textiles. Lauren MacDonald, designer and founder of Working Cloth delivers the lowdown on her favourite sources. SHEETS & DUVET COVERS Discarded bedsheets form a great backbone for a quilting practice that makes use of old things. They contain enormous amounts of fabric, they’re a great weight for quilt making, and they can be dyed different colours if a plain white sheet isn’t doing it for you. They’re readily available, and even top-quality ones can be found for a few dollars each, partly because, unlike clothing, the market for old bedding drives a lot less hype.…

CHICKEN KUNG PAO WOW SERVES 4-6 PREP & COOK LOW 3¼ HOURS • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce • 1 tbsp sesame oil • 1 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tbsp crushed ginger • 1 tbsp crushed garlic • 1 tsp chilli powder • 1kg chicken thigh fillets, diced • 2 red capsicums, sliced TO SERVE • steamed white rice • 2 green onions, sliced • 1 long red chilli, sliced • ½ cup roasted peanuts 1 Let’s start by getting that sauce ready! Put all the sauce ingredients into your 5.5-litre (22-cup) slow cooker – that's the balsamic vinegar, soy and hoisin sauces, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic and ⅓ cup water. If you’re up for some heat, toss in…