Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 23, 2025 i Woman's Day

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Lego. I’ve got piles of it in my house – in fact, my 10-year-old son spent some of his hard-earned cash on a new set just this weekend. There’s something about those little bricks that are therapeutic – something Lego Masters’ Gabby tells us about (p25) as she dealt with her son’s cancer diagnosis. Both she and her little boy used the building blocks to help them through some tough times. M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit, who passed away on May 30, was loved across the world for her iconic role in the hit show. Our tribute to her (p28) reveals how she hated her character’s nickname Hot Lips and fought to be known by her real moniker. There’s nothing I love more than…

Rumours are rife that Australian showbusiness royalty Patti Newton is being courted for the next season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, with sources exclusively telling Woman’s Day the stage performer is seriously considering signing on to head into the jungle in 2026. “Patti was actually invited to take part in the first season in 2015,” a well-placed insider reveals. “But, at the time, with husband Bert still alive and her family commitments taking priority, she gracefully declined.” ‘Patti won’t break a mother’s trust with her son’ According to our insider, producers are in hot pursuit of the 80-year-old – and offering a substantial pay packet of around $180,000 to $200,000 for a short stint akin to that of Kerri-Anne Kennerley and good friend Denise Drysdale in…

BILLIE’S BACK ON DR WHO The Whoniverse is getting a shake-up once again with news Billie Piper is set to step back onto the Tardis one more time! The actress, who made a comeback in the series via a regeneration looks set to take outgoing Ncuti Gatwa’s role when he bows out after two years in the role of the Doctor. “It’s no secret how much I love this show, and I have always said I would love to return to the Whoniverse as I have some of my best memories there so to be given the opportunity to step back on that Tardis one more time was just something I couldn’t refuse, but who, how, why and when, you’ll just have to wait and see,” teased Billie, 42, who…

Only in Woman’s Day After surviving a particularly scandalous season of Married At First Sight, the experiment’s only originally paired couple to stay together, Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbles, have emerged – quietly – victorious. And while their castmates have been busying themselves with showy event appearances, podcasts and brand deals, Rhi and Jeff have been happy to just focus on themselves in their new little love nest. “We moved in together a couple of months ago,” Rhi tells Woman’s Day. “It’s been so easy,” adds Jeff. “I mean, if we can get through MAFS in those tiny apartments, getting filmed every day, it’s going to be easy.” Their new space, located in Melbourne’s Caulfield North, is certainly an upgrade from the “shoebox without an oven” that they lived in…

MITTELI JUMPER Model: Mittelspitz (size 2) Sizes: 1 (2, 3) Neck circumference: 39 (50, 61)cm Chest circumference: 44.5 (55.5, 66.5)cm Waist circumference: 38 (46.5, 55.5)cm Back length: 30 (36.5, 46)cm YARN ✦ Novita 7 Veljestä Nummi (76% wool, 20% polyamide, 4% viscose; 200m/100g) or equivalent 10ply yarn. ✦ MC: 945 Frost 1 (1, 2) skein(s) or 200 (200, 400)m ✦ Novita Wool Rescue (75% recycled wool, 25% polyamide; 200m/100g) or equivalent 10ply yarn. ✦ CC1: 289 Honey 1 (1, 1) skein or 200 (200, 200, 200)m ✦ Novita 7 Veljestä (75% wool, 25% polyamide; 200m/100g) or equivalent 10ply yarn. ✦ CC2: 064 False morel 1 (1, 1) skein or 200 (200, 200, 200)m Needles: 80-100cm circular needles and either double-pointed needles or 40cm circular needles for the sleeves, in sizes…

MASSAMAN SAUSAGE CURRY SERVES 6 PREP + COOK 45 MINS • 2 tbsp peanut oil • 12 good quality beef or lamb sausages (1kg) • 2 large onions (400g), cut into thin wedges • ⅔ cup massaman curry paste • 1 cup coconut milk • 2 cups chicken stock • 2 cinnamon sticks • 3 medium potatoes (600g), peeled, chopped • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tbsp fish sauce • ⅓ cup coriander leaves • 2 tbsp crispy fried shallots • 2 tbsp unsalted peanuts, roasted • steamed rice, roti (or naan), to serve 1 Heat half the oil in a large shallow frying pan. Cook the sausages over medium-high heat until browned all over but not cooked through. Remove sausages from the pan. 2 Reduce heat to medium.…

In good company! Jon Hamm was in for a funny night when he hung out with Amy Poehler and Molly Shannon at the Peabody Awards in Beverly Hills. Pair of ballers! Game for anything! And Just Like That... stars Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarita Choudhury and Cynthia’s wife Christine Marinoni were spotted at the French Open. Father & son It was like Michael J Fox had travelled back to the future when he posed with his son Sam on his birthday, writing, “No better friend, brother or son on the planet.” Powerhouse pair “I’ve fallen in love with this woman,” Kate Hudson said of Running Point cocreator Mindy Kaling as they attended an Emmys event. Hat’s off Holiday mode on! Robert Downey Jr and wife Susan looked to be having…

GEORGE JEALOUS AS BONO & AMAL GROW CLOSE! George Clooney is said to be jealous of wife Amal’s growing friendship with U2 rocker Bono, with the pair spending an increasing amount of time together without him. Amal, 47, was flying solo minus her husband of almost 11 years as she supported the married muso, 65, at the premiere of his documentary, Bono: Stories Of Surrender, at the Cannes Film Festival on May 16. The longtime friends looked very comfortable as they posed with their arms around each other. “George is rarely out of his depth with company, but he’s intimidated by Bono and his passionate opinions that always seem to align perfectly with Amal’s,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “What gets George is how much Amal absolutely loves every minute…

LORETTA SWIT 1937-2025 She will forever be sharp-tongued tough head nurse Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan to millions of fans, but the woman behind one of M*A*S*H’s favourite characters was a big-hearted animal activist and pioneering feminist. Loretta Swit died on May 30 of natural causes at her New York home, at age 87, some 42 years after the brilliant last ever episode of M*A*S*H was watched by more than 100 million adoring fans. STAR OF THE SHOW Actor and director Alan Alda, 89, who played wisecracking surgeon “Hawkeye” Pierce in all 11 seasons with Loretta says she deserved the 10 Emmy nominations in a row, including two wins in 1980 and 1982. “More than acting her part, she created it,” he said in a touching tribute. “She worked hard in…

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LINGUINE WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 375g linguine • 4 green onions, sliced • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped • 300g button mushrooms, sliced • 300ml pure cream • 100ml vegetable stock • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 Cook pasta in a stockpot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. 2 Meanwhile, heat an oiled, large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add onions. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins or until soft. Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins or until golden brown. 3 Stir in cream and stock. Cook for 4-5 mins or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley and cooked pasta. Serve. PENNE ALLA PUTTANESCA SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10…

Complied by Amber Bramble. Baked Humpty Doo barramundi with tom yum The spicy tom yum broth means the fish roasts and steams at the same time SERVES 4 Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add 2 thinly sliced Spanish onions and fry, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 mins until very tender. Add 2 tbsp finely grated ginger and 2 finely chopped garlic cloves and saute for another minute or two until fragrant. Add 400g halved grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes to the pan. Saute for 4-5 mins until beginning to soften, then stir in ¼ cup of tom yum paste until fragrant. Add 150g large, torn oyster mushrooms, 8 lime leaves, 2 lemongrass stalks and 2 cups of water and…

MOMAGER SPECIAL CHRIS APPLETON Hairstylist to Hollywood’s brightest stars Chris expressed interest in following momager extraordinaire Kris Jenner’s lead by getting a facelift. We think he needs some more wrinkles first! I’m a hot greyhound! Dogs are out! PAUL RUDD He’s best known for his characters in Ant-Man and Clueless, and now actor Paul is taking on his most challenging role yet... a hot dog! He donned the suit at a softball match to raise money for a children’s hospital. Beers are Flo-win’ FLORENCE PUGH & YUNGBLUD Proving nothing is beneath her, Midsommar star Florence kept the pints flowing at a pub in London while celebrating Yungblud’s latest single. Go Flo! SCARFACE JEREMY RENNER “Say ’ello to my little friends!” we imagine Jeremy giggled to himself while posing with these…

As Farmer Wants A Wife fans continue to watch Farmer Corey struggle to choose one lucky lady out of his remaining three - Keeley, Chloe and Jadee – to take back to the farm for good, show insiders are telling us that Corey’s decision wasn’t exactly as painstaking as the show is making it out to be. Instead his theatrics are said to be a sneaky ploy for a last-ditch attempt to get ratings! “Producers had one last farm with real drama potential and they turned it into a full-blown Aaron Spelling-style soap opera,” a well-placed show insider tells Woman’s Day. “They needed the storyline to be exciting and Farmer Corey’s farm was the only one with enough friction to fuel it. “Everyone played their part… but poor Chloe ended…

There are new fears for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s son Pax, with photos emerging of him having to be physically held up by his pals during a wild night out in Los Angeles. The 21-year-old aspiring photographer looked worse for wear, visibly swaying and struggling to stand by himself as he left Chateau Marmont last week, before heading to a strip club to continue the party. According to our sources, his dad is none too happy about it, blaming ex-wife Angelina, 50, for losing control of the wayward youngster. “There’s not a whole lot Brad can do as Pax disowned him long ago, but he still loves him dearly and keeps tabs on all the kids as much as he can,” says an insider. “It breaks his heart that…

It seemed almost destiny that Sally Gould would grow up to become a paramedic like her father, Simon. Her favourite toy was a first aid kit containing a stethoscope and bandages, and some of her most distinct childhood memories are of seeing her dad’s work uniform hanging on the washing line and dropping him at work and sneaking a peek at the ambulances. And when it came to sharing tales about his days – and nights – at work, Simon didn’t hold back. “Dad would tell me funny stories over dinner about his work, including the gruesome ones,” Sally tells Woman’s Day. “And with him sharing all his interesting stories, I developed a love for paramedicine.” DARK HUMOUR Now 14 years into her career, Sally, 35, has captured the highs…

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BERRIES & CREAM SPONGE SERVES 12 PREP 20 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 4 eggs, at room temperature • ¾ cup caster sugar • 1 cup self-raising flour • 1 tbsp cornflour • 10g butter, melted • 300ml tub thickened cream • 250g mascarpone • ¼ cup icing sugar mixture, plus extra ½ cup • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste • 500g fresh mixed berries • 2 tsp milk • pink food colouring 1 Lightly grease two 20cm round cake pans. Line bases with baking paper. Dust with a little flour, shaking away excess. 2 Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl of an electric mixer for 10 mins, until thick and pale. 3 Lightly fold in combined sifted flours, followed by ⅓ cup boiling water combined with butter. Pour…

Atmosphere, your ninth novel, is a departure from your previous books – it’s a love story between two female NASA astronauts, set in the 1980s. How did you come up with the premise? I think I just felt like it was time for a big, epic love story. A lot of times when I finish one book, I start to feel a call toward another book and there was just a feeling I had that I wanted to break my own heart a little bit. I’m often drawn to stories about women thriving in male-dominated spaces, and the Space Shuttle program seemed like a pretty good example of that. This is your first thriller – would you call it that? Sure, I think that’s fair. Things get pretty hairy from…

You acted with Nicole Kidman in Strangerland – what was she like to work with and did you learn anything from her? Nicole was so warm and hardworking, I was really young and she definitely gave me the confidence to pursue acting as a career. It was a great experience watching her on set and she’s still to this day one of the nicest people I’ve worked with. You starred in Dynasty over in the States for four years – what was that experience like? Dynasty was a crazy experience. It was such a huge show in terms of manpower and with a big global audience, and a real taste of the “American” film and TV industry. On top of that, we went through a pandemic together. I was really…