Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 30, 2025 i Woman's Day

I love nothing more than a great deal. With cost of living making even small everyday things expensive, nabbing a discount on the essentials can be a game-changer. I’m thrilled to let you know that Woman’s Day is here to help your wallet. Our new ‘Deals Hub’ is packed with daily discounts and offers to help you shop smarter. We are collating all the best deals, codes and coupons that can get you serious savings on everything from your weekly shop to streaming services. To kick off, we’re offering 40 per cent off HelloFresh with an exclusive code, helping make midweek dinners a little easier and a lot more affordable. Check it out by scanning the QR code below. I don’t buy anything without checking it first. Happy saving! Katherine…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are all out of TV lifelines, as it’s claimed the couple’s hopes for their mega-lucrative Netflix deal to be renewed are “dead” after both their shows flopped. The royal pair were handed $200 million to make TV gold over five years but after failing to deliver, a Netflix source says they’re “just waiting for the credits to roll” on the deal in September. The Duchess’ glossy With Love, Meghan lifestyle series didn’t even break into the streamer giant’s top 300 programs for the first half of 2025. “This deal is dead,” the source says. “[Meghan] had everything going for her – name, platform, press – and the numbers were dismal.” And Harry’s documentary, Polo? It was watched by a meagre 500,000 people in six months,…

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are co-parenting maturely when it comes to their four-year-old daughter Daisy, but it’s another story with their beloved pooches! Insiders tell Woman’s Day the recently split pair are squabbling over who should get custody of cute teacup poodle, Biggie Smalls. “They’ve had a few dogs together and fostered a few, but Biggie Smalls is Orlando’s dog, at least that’s the way HE sees it. “Katy loves Biggie Smalls too, and word is she wants to keep the dog or, at the very least, be part of the dog’s life on a part-time basis. But there’s no way Orlando is giving up full custody of Biggie Smalls.”…

He’s been eager to come back to his homeland for years after growing tired of life in LA, and Paul Hogan says Australia is where he’ll spend his dying days. “I want to die here. I am antique now, time just slips away,” the actor, 85, says. “I want my ashes scattered off the Harbour Bridge.” The Crocodile Dundee star looked healthy as he left the country recently after a one-month stay, but weeks earlier, he sparked health fears when he arrived in a wheelchair. “I have arthritis. And I have a knee, which... I injured skateboarding,” he says. “I was an 80-plus skateboarder.”…

Sailing around Spain There was no hiding Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas’ blossoming romance as they sailed around the Spanish island of Menorca last week, and insiders reveal that behind closed doors, the fast-moving pair are already at the ‘marriage and kids’ stage! “Tom and Ana have indeed had that discussion and it’s true they’re on the same page,” a source says. “She made no secret of her intentions when she dumped Ben [Affleck] because he wasn’t interested in starting a family. Tom, on the other hand, is.” At 37, the actress has been briefly married once but is yet to become a mother, while much-older Tom, 63, has three grown children and three divorces behind him. Despite their age gap and different life experiences, sources say the pair…

They Sparks are flying for the old flames, who are spending increasing amounts of time together were the couple of the ’90s, co-stars-turned-lovers whose real-life love story was the thing of teenage dreams. And Dawson’s Creek fans everywhere were bursting with excitement to see Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes back together in New York last week, as it’s revealed the actor has always felt that Katie was the one that got away. “The sparks have never stopped flying between Josh and Katie. They literally are each other’s childhood sweetheart, so it’s lovely to see them come together like this after so many years of highs and lows, certainly when it comes to romance,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. The pair – who met playing teens Pacey Witter and Joey Potter…

SHE NEVER LEAVES AN EX BEHIND! 1999 2024 2009 2024 For decades after their split, Elizabeth Hurley stayed “best friends” with her ex Hugh Grant, while her ex-husband Arun Nayar has been by her side for milestones such as New Year’s Eve and her son Damian’s graduation. Not everyone agrees with staying friends with the ex, though, and Liz’s rumoured fiance Billy Ray Cyrus has supposedly thrown their wedding plans into disarray as he puts his foot down over her lasting male friendships! “He’s an old-school guy and gets very territorial, and now that talk of marriage has come up between him and Liz, rumour is he’s even more fixated on this,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “He wants to feel like he’s the number one man in her life,…

Leo JULY 24 – AUG 23 Whoa there, Leo. Neptune, the planet of escapism, is casting a hazy glow over your sign, so watch those celebratory drinks – and that spending. On the upside, your senses are coming alive. Music should sound better than ever, so why not catch a show? STAR TIP Leave major decisions for next week, when new details could come to light. HANNAH WADDINGHAM The Emmy award-winning actress celebrates her 51st birthday on July 28. For more on astrology, feng shui and space clearing, visit jennyblume.com.au Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 As they say, appearances can be deceptive. Neptune might be blowing a problem out of proportion, but unless you want a battle on your hands, think twice before taking up arms. Don’t get caught…

Struggling with neck pain or tension in your shoulders? With long periods spent staring at a screen all too common in our lives, it’s no wonder our bodies are complaining. And if you’re the type who loves a good stretch session after you work out, experts say you’re onto something. However, stretching isn’t just something you should just do after exercising – we should be making an effort to incorporate it into each day. It improves posture, reduces risk of injury and can even help to promote better sleep. “Stretching is crucial for improving circulation, reducing muscle tension and maintaining flexibility,” explains StretchLab flexologist Yennifer Buitrago Montejo. “By integrating it into your workout routine, you can experience better posture, increased energy and a more balanced lifestyle.” KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER Ronald…

We’d love to hear about the books you’re enjoying, so get in touch and let us know! Write to us at Woman’s Day, GPO Box 5245, Sydney, NSW, 2001, or email womansday@aremedia.com.au OUT THIS WEEK THE LIFE EXPERIMENT by Jess Kitching When two strangers meet in a cafe, it’s obvious they’re attracted to each other. However, little do they know, they’ve both participated in the same experiment which reveals the exact date that they’re going to die. Simon & Schuster, $34.99 THE LAST DAYS OF MARILYN MONROE by James Patterson & Imogen Edwards-Jones Drawn from decades of rigorous research, this shatters what we know about the most recognisable celebrity in Hollywood history. Penguin, $36.99 LIGHTS, CAMERA, LOVE by Natalie Murray When hip-hop dancer Evie Scott is cast in a Hollywood…

Who’s your biggest competition for Most Popular New Talent? I wouldn’t be able to give you any one nominee! The entire Most Popular New Talent category is so strong and I’m honoured just to be named among them. How did it feel to get that call about your Logie nomination? It’s such an honour. It’s my first acting job and I haven’t even been on air for a year yet, so I genuinely didn’t think it was a possibility. When I got the news, I was just in shock. It means a lot, and just being nominated feels like the win. Who will you thank if you win? The list of people I need to thank is too long. I have such amazingly supportive people around me that, if I…

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THE DUCHESS OF SUSSEX THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH PRINCESS ANNE The royals certainly know how to cement their love with these dazzling engagement rings! Would you choose Kate’s 12-carat oval-cut Ceylon blue sapphire that’s surrounded by 14 diamonds and set in 18-carat white gold, and was previously owned by Princess Diana? Or Queen Camilla’s elegant five-carat emerald-cut diamond? One can only dream! QUEEN CAMILLA THE PRINCESS OF WALES…

Birthday girl Bindi Chandler Powell made sure Bindi Irwin felt special on her 26th birthday! “I will be forever grateful to do life with you,” he gushed. Pet portrait Eva Mendes’ dog reluctantly sat still for a snap with the actress! “My Lucho can’t get out of the camera frame fast enough,” she wrote on Instagram. Pucker up! The Naked Gun’s Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are doing a terrible job of dispelling all those rumours of a secret romance between them! Royal lovebirds Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi shared a sweet tribute to wife Princess Beatrice, writing, “Happy 5th anniversary to my incredible partner, the most beautiful and amazing wife.” Winter wonderland Married At First Sight’s Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson posed in beanies with sons Carter, one, and Oliver, four,…

It’s not unusual for a young royal to take a gap year, but Princess Isabella’s big plans to move to Australia have apparently thrown the Danish royal household into turmoil – with whispers Queen Mary could go with her! Danish media has revealed the princess, 18, is looking to spread her wings from the palace and see what life would be like studying or travelling in her mother’s native Australia, where she’s spent many family holidays over the years, particularly in Mary’s hometown of Tasmania. As speculation about marriage trouble with Fred continues, royal insiders say their oldest daughter is providing Mary, 53, “the perfect cover” to head home. “The saddest part about Mary wanting to join Isabella in Australia is that Frederik seems to be doing little to stop…

Chris Hemsworth’s wife Elsa Pataky and their three kids were with him at the premiere of Limitless: Live Better Now in London last week. And as they head towards their 15th wedding anniversary, sources say Chris, 41, and Elsa, 49, are reflecting on how they’ve made it through the hard times, and if they should say “I do” again to celebrate! “These two married a few months into their romance and some friends didn’t think it would last,” a source says. “They’re amazed it’s been 15 years this Boxing Day and they want to mark it by renewing their vows.”…

A lot of Gwyneth Paltrow’s secrets are being spilled in a juicy new book, including what she thought of her famous ex-boyfriend’s skills in the bedroom! Her three-year romance with Ben Affleck in the late ’90s gets page time in Gwyneth: The Biography, with author Amy Odell writing that “ribald” Gwyn “spoke openly about how much she enjoyed their sex life”. Despite this, Gwyn and Ben, both 52, didn’t last because “their physical chemistry couldn’t overcome his self-destructive impulses, which may have even included cheating on her.”…

EXCLUSIVE RECIPE EXTRACT! Two years on from his untimely passing, and just a week shy of what would have been his 49th birthday, Jock Zonfrillo’s family are releasing his final cookbook, Recipes to Remember, into the world. The book, which the MasterChef Australia judge had been in the process of completing when he died on April 30, 2023, has been edited by his family, particularly his wife Lauren Fried and daughter Ava, 22, and includes some of Jock’s favourite Italian and Scottish meals that he loved to cook for the family. Also included is a dedicated chapter from his dear friends including Gordon Ramsay, Nigella Lawson, Maggie Beer, Jimmy and Jane Barnes and fellow MasterChef castmate Andy Allen, who have all provided recipes, which are inspired by some of his…

All products are available at kmart.com.au LOUNGE ROOM Style living rooms with intention. Combine comfort and character using clean lines, warm textures, mood lighting and interesting decor for a comfortable space. BEDROOM Transform your bedroom into a sanctuary with lovely linens, soothing scents and ambient lighting to create a restful retreat. KITCHEN Elevate your kitchen with a blend of function and style with dinnerware and appliances that complement your colour scheme for a cohesive look. Use colour and shapes to bring tables to life.…

An overworked senior royal household and increasing pressure on ailing King Charles has left the heir to the throne, Prince William, no choice but to push for an early start to his reign, according to royal insiders. In the same week, King Charles came under fire for reports of palace staffing issues after a mass exodus over palace demands and low pay, and there were claims that his sister Princess Anne was feeling overwhelmed and overworked. On the matter of Charles’ annual summer holiday, reports the cancer-stricken 76-year-old was in need of a “quiet” summer at the more private residence Birkhall further reflected the stress he’s taken on in recent times. For Prince William, it’s all just further validation that the time has come for the senior royals to step…

Sharon Stone’s iconic vixen character made Basic Instinct a classic, and now Hollywood’s hottest actresses are vying for that same role in a reboot! A “wild and orgasmic” remake of the 1992 erotic thriller is in the works, and Australian superstar Margot Robbie is being tipped as the perfect antagonist, Catherine Tramell, circa 2025. But the actress, 35, has some tough competition for the role, with blonde bombshells Sydney Sweeney, Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy also being touted as serious contenders. The controversial film isn’t the only decades-old hit to gain new life. Amazon are reportedly keen to reunite Susan Sarandon and Kevin Costner for a sequel to their 1988 rom-com Bull Durham. “Kevin and Susan… know they had all-time great chemistry,” an insider says. “Over the years they have…

DEPINDER CHHIBBER The 29-year-old pharmacist admits the “Top 5 has been a little secret milestone of mine since the very start. I never thought I’d actually make it. If you had told me back in season 13 that I would return to MasterChef Australia on Back to Win and make it to the Top 5, I would not have believed you.” Now, her eye is on the next prize – the Grand Finale. “That would be like a pinch me moment, an absolute dream come true,” she says of her hopes to win the competition. “For me, making it to Top 5 has been the biggest milestone, now it’s all about that trophy.” JAMIE FLEMING “It feels fantastic!” says the 36-year-old, who finished fourth in season 6 in 2014, of…

Blockhead Mat says this season’s drama-free cast left host Scotty in tears! “I pull up at Bunnings and people come up to my car, knock on the window and say, ‘Please tell me there’s no bullying, please tell me there’s no b****ing.’ Even Scotty goes, ‘You guys are the best cast that I’ve ever had’ – and tried to hold back tears!” “Scotty’s like your father-in-law. You want to impress him but he can’t show that he loves you – but deep down he loves you,” adds Robby. “I was pulling out these rainbow suits,” adds Mat. “And he’s like, ‘Mate, you realise you’re on a building show and you’ll only be wearing high-vis’. “I said, ‘Darling, you never know’ and he says, ‘I do, I’ve been doing this show…

With spring around the corner, it’s a gorgeous and exciting time for gardening, as the blooms of spring bulbs reach for the sun and spring blossom trees show their first colour. FLOWERING NOW • It’s shift-change time for your spring bulbs. Jonquil blooms will be fading as DAFFODILS and FREESIAS burst into flower. • SPRING BLOSSOM TREES will be coming into full bloom right about now, including ornamental flowering and fruiting varieties of peaches, cherries and plums. • The climber, WHITE JASMINE (Jasminum polyanthum), is coming into flower. They are fabulous for screens and trellises, but do keep them in check as they can rapidly climb trees. • ORANGE TRUMPET VINE (Pyrostegia venusta) will be totally covered in a cascade of vibrant orange blooms. • Possibly the most graceful of…

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Can you give us an elevator pitch for The Midnight Estate? A woman decides to restore the rambling mansion she called home for most of her childhood. As she’s moving in, she finds copies of a book called The Midnight Estate. She dives into that story and quickly begins to wonder if the parallels between the book and her own life might hint at a deeper mystery in her family history. What inspired the story? I had a few ideas in mind at first… an obsessive, quirky author… a book-within-the-book… an abandoned heritage mansion in Forbes where I grew up… the impact experiences of family violence can have. These things all came together in this story. The family violence themes were especially heartbreaking to research and write. I’ll be donating…

Exclusive interview! Tara Morice’s latest foray into musical theatre is a rather personal one. At 61, the Strictly Ballroom star is excited to add some fun and humour to an often-unpleasant stage of life that she and many women her age experience yet is considered taboo to talk about. As one of the stars of Menopause The Musical, Tara will be hitting the stage at Sydney’s State Theatre for a limited two-week run from September 19 alongside Erika Heynatz, Emma Powell and Cherine Peck. “I’ve been going through menopause myself the last five or six years, so it’ll be good to have a laugh and a sing about it, and a dance,” Tara tells Woman’s Day. “Because, to be honest, I’m so glad that the world’s talking about it so…