Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 32, 2025 i Woman's Day

It’s been a week since the TV WEEK Logies and we still can’t get enough of the star-studded night. We take a look back at some of the best moments (p6) and of course some of our favourite frocks (p8). The event prompted us to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting our favourite television shows. In an exclusive interview with Don Lane’s son, PJ (p22), he reminisces about his dad’s legacy. Patti Newton speaks about the friendship between her beloved Bert and Don, while showbiz legend Barry Crocker talks about the thrill of performing with Don. If today’s TV is more up your street, we chat to The Block’s Alicia and Sonny (p20) about how their relationship survived the show. Katherine Chatfield Editor…

If there’s one thing Jennifer Aniston is good at it, it’s keeping schtum about her romantic relationships. But whispers are mounting that the famously private actress, 56, might not be done with marriage and could be planning a very special trip to Cabo with her boyfriend Jim Curtis, 49, this year! According to sources the couple, who are believed to have known each other for years, are wasting no time on their romance and have told friends they’re planning “secret nuptials in Cabo at the end of the year”. “Jen doesn’t want a big celebrity wedding – she’s already had two. Her relationship with Jim is a deeply personal one – they have their own signals and language that no one understands. She’s almost covetous of this relationship and she…

Feuds + fallouts Poor plotlines and “wokeness” in the third season of And Just Like That has seen scathing critics dub it the “awful” show they loved to hate-watch, but Carrie Bradshaw fans couldn’t help but wonder who was really behind the decision to abruptly end the show. Showrunner Michael Patrick King announced the Sex And The City spin-off centred on an older Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda will wrap this month, though he insisted it hadn’t been cancelled – despite its dwindling ratings and widespread criticism that the show had lost the charm and humour of SATC. Sarah Jessica Parker shared a lengthy Instagram tribute to the Manolo-loving character who has “dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years”, writing, “I think I have loved her most of all.” One source…

Gwyneth Paltrow’s dished the dirt on famous exes Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck, but apparently she’s kept one Hollywood lover from her past close to her heart! A new biography about Gwyn, 52, claims she once had a romance with Russell Crowe, 61, and that it was no meaningless fling, their split affecting her so much she turned down a future role opposite him. “Back then, Russell was hot property, even more so after LA Confidential came out,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “What is a shock is that Gwyneth, who can be a bit smug over her A-list dating history, has never mentioned Russell in public, but there’s no doubt he was her first big heartbreak. They even talked about getting married!” Anyone needing support can call Lifeline on…

She didn’t win the gold Logie, but Sonia Kruger has another shiny new piece she’s happy to show off! The presenter sparked whispers she’s engaged to her longtime partner Craig McPherson, as she proudly flaunted a stunning diamond ring at the awards ceremony. Sonia, 59, and the former Seven news boss, who have been together for 17 years and share 10-year-old daughter Maggie, have always kept their relationship out of the public eye. “One thing Craig has always been for me – and I for him – is rock solid,” the Dancing With The Stars host said last year in a rare insight into their partnership. “And in an industry that can be fickle at times, you need to have someone who’s in your corner. We certainly are that person…

While auction day is still a way off, Scotty Cam is busy behind the scenes in contract negotiations, according to a TV insider. The veteran tradie-turned-TV-star originally signed on for just one season. “The truth is, Scotty thought his TV career was over back in 2009,” the insider reveals. “He was genuinely winding down when Nine asked him to come on board for The Block in 2010. He thought he was done and then suddenly, it all started again.” Now, 15 years later, he’s one of the most recognisable faces on Australian TV and still fronting the show that changed his life. “He never imagined it would go this long,” the source continues. “He still feels lucky to be doing it year after year and to be part of a…

It’s been just over a month since Erin Patterson was found guilty of killing her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, along with Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, 66. And now, her ex-husband Simon Patterson could be penning a book to share what it was like being married to the convicted killer. “Patterson is not someone likely to tell all on 60 Minutes or CNN,” journalist John Ferguson writes in The Australian. “Expect to see him take control of the narrative, possibly via a podcast and maybe a book, but his story and how it is told is still a work in progress and in his hands.” After the verdict was returned on July 7, one UK media outlet offered Simon up to $500K for an exclusive interview, which he…

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TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE RAGU SERVES 6-8 PREP 20 MINS COOK 2 HOURS 30 MINS • 2 large onions, finely chopped • 2 carrots, finely chopped • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped • 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves or 1 tbsp dried, plus extra to serve • 1kg pork and beef mince • 1 ½ cups milk • 1 tsp ground nutmeg (optional) • 2 cups dry white wine • 2 x 700g jars passata with basil • 2 cups chicken stock • 500g tagliatelle • shaved parmesan, garlic bread, to serve 1 Heat an oiled, stockpot over a medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and oregano. Cook, stirring for about 10 mins, or until tender. 2 Add mince. Cook, stirring to break up mince for 5 mins. Add milk and nutmeg.…

Kiwi kids on tour! Travelling trio Queenstown’s never looked cuter! Bachelor stars Holly Kingston and Jimmy Nicholson celebrated two years married with son Lenny, eight months. La Dolce Vita! Another day, another dreamy dress from Amal Clooney, who is lapping up some special time with husband George in Italy’s Lake Como. Aussie attraction! Anne Hathaway’s Devil Wears Prada character Andy loves an Aussie man! The actress was seen filming with Patrick Brammall. The reviews are in! Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan held hands as they took Sydney by storm for Freakier Friday. It gets top marks from us! Bikini Spice! Sporty Spice was in full force, as Melanie Chisholm splashed around in Ibiza with boyfriend Chris Dingwall. Summer in the city Chic as ever, Naomi Watts was a breath…

The future of Jeremy Clarkson’s farming show is up in the air after an “awful” outbreak of tuberculosis has shut it down for two months. The former Top Gear star was “devastated” when his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire had to be put into lockdown after a pregnant cow caught the disease, and says he and his team are going through a “steep learning curve” as they deal with the crisis. Only adding to the stress, the host-turned-farmer’s dog Arya also lost one of her newborn pups, Mr Grey. “Honestly, farming? I’m not enjoying it this week,” Jeremy, 65, admits, though his farm shop remains open and unaffected by the outbreak.…

A new actor has been thrown into the long-running riddle of who will play the next Bond… and his name’s Holland, Tom Holland! The British actor, 29, played coy about the possible gig, saying, “There’s speculation, [but] we’ll keep it to a minimum for now.” A source tells Woman’s Day if Tom does land the coveted spy role over hot favourites Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James, there’s a good chance he’ll recruit fiancee and Spider-Man co-star Zendaya, 28, as a Bond girl! “This would be a childhood dream come true and he’s done everything he can to make sure he’s a serious contender,” the source says. “Zendaya’s hopeful and excited for him. She has a full schedule already, but she’d pull out of one of her upcoming projects to support…

Stars on the tools? Woman’s Day can reveal that Nine has quietly been tossing around the idea of launching a celebrity edition of The Block, with the auction proceeds going to charity, but if it happens, don’t expect a parade of influencers and former reality stars. “If we ever do Celebrity Block, it has to be the right kind of cast,” a production insider tells Woman’s Day. “This isn’t about Instagram followings or manufactured drama. It’s about having iconic Aussies that the country genuinely respects.” Sources close to the show’s creative team say that if the concept gets the green light, the priority will be casting household names, like Hamish and Andy, plus sporting legends and Aussie heroes. “Someone like Cathy Freeman would be a dream, a national treasure who…

To donate this August, head to flannoforafarmer. com.au When Maria Roche put together a bushfire action plan for her cattle farm, she never envisaged that she would have to rely on it. In December 2019, her property near Adelong in the NSW Riverina region, which she took over from her mum Betty just three months before, was almost entirely engulfed. “I was right out in the back country up on one of the main ranges looking over to where the fire was burning. It was like Armageddon watching planes and helicopters waterbombing,” Maria tells Woman’s Day. “I radioed for help and was told, ‘There isn’t anyone, you’re on your own – just get out of there.’” Maria and her teenage son AJ spent nine hours battling the Dunns Road blaze…

Leo JULY 24 - AUG 23 Socially, things are buzzing, so stop pushing so hard and let your hair down. Someone’s behaviour may have tested your patience, but Mercury’s directional shift could bring some breakthroughs. By Friday, your renewed passion and zest for life should be clear to all. STAR TIP As the sun transits through Leo, new clothes or cosmetics may prove irresistible. DEBI MAZAR The American actress celebrates her 61st birthday on August 13. For more on astrology, feng shui and space clearing, visit jennyblume.com.au Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 As spring draws closer, people from your past will start popping up on your radar. A stream of meetings and social events could add to the busyness, or with your curiosity piquing, an interesting new hobby or…

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BLUEBERRY LEMON MERINGUE CHEESECAKES SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 35 MINS • 170g punnet blueberries • ⅓ cup blueberry jam • 200g packet Kingston biscuits • 250g packet cream cheese, chopped • ½ cup Greek-style yoghurt • ½ cup icing sugar mixture • 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped • ⅓ cup lemon curd • meringue kisses, to serve 1 Place blueberries and jam in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 mins, or until blueberries are soft but not collapsed. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Place in the freezer for 1 hour, or until thick and jammy. 2 Meanwhile, process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Divide among six glass serving jars. Gently press mixture into base of jars with the back…

Fresh off her role as Pam in the third season of The White Lotus, the New Zealand actress, 39, is starring as Joni in new Aussie mystery drama Playing Gracie Darling, which centres on the haunting disappearance of teenage girl, Gracie Darling, during a seance 27 years ago. What drew you to the role of Joni? I love a ghost story. I love a mystery and anything sort of supernatural. But then also the character of Joni I love so much because she’s just a barrel of contradictions. You know? She is at times, slightly devious and cheeky, and she cares for her family and for the people around her hugely. She will fight for them so fiercely. Which of your co-stars were you most excited to work with on…

CREAM OF THE CROP Nominee Hamish Blake looked impressed by wife Zoe Foster Blake’s chic gown, while Amanda Keller brought the star power with her suit! POPULAR PRESENTERS She didn’t get the top gong but Ally Langdon graciously accepted her title as most popular news presenter, and Todd Woodbridge took home his first Logie – the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter. MAY THE BEST WOMAN WIN! There was certainly no rivalry between Gold Logie nominees Poh Ling Yeow and Julia Morris, who were only too happy for Lynne McGranger to win after 33 years on Home And Away!…

David Hasselhoff just celebrated his seventh wedding anniversary with Hayley Roberts, but while the couple are going strong, their relationship with his two grown daughters has frayed since their beloved mum Pamela Bach’s tragic suicide in March. “Hayley and Taylor took a long time coming around to the idea of their dad remarrying someone so young, even though they both really liked Hayley,” a source says of their dynamic with David, 73, and Hayley, 45. “Since Pam’s death, David’s made a point of being available to his girls 24/7, understandably to the exclusion of Hayley. She does actually want to be there for them as well if she can, but she’s been shut out.”…

Just three short years after their lavish Florida wedding, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have renewed their vows in a small ceremony outside New York. And the groom’s parents David and Victoria were notably missing from the occasion, as their rumoured family feud shows no signs of ending anytime soon. “It’s hard to take Nicola and Brooklyn seriously... After everything David and Victoria have gone through in their marriage, the decades of holding it together, even when it felt like the whole world was against them, it undermines the whole point of renewing vows,” a source says of the longtime couple, who said “I Do” again for their 18th wedding anniversary. “Nicola and Brooklyn have ‘taken inspiration’ from his parents many times, from photoshoots to social media posts, but it…

Viewers have witnessed Gold Coast couple Alicia and Sonny getting stuck into each other – as well as their renovations. And the reality stars tell Woman’s Day that their on screen battles are just getting started! “We like to call it Saturday night fight night,” says Alicia, 42, who confesses having the cameras there didn’t make the pair hold back one bit. “Nope [laughs]. I guess because you grew so close to everybody that you’re working with down there. And for us, I know that we were definitely the couple who wore our heart on our sleeve and always felt OK just to speak our mind, no matter what we were talking about, whether it was to each other or the neighbours or whoever it might be. We 100 per…

PJ Lane wasn’t even born when his famous dad debuted a late-night show in 1975 which would revolutionise television, transforming singers like John Farnham into superstars and attracting millions of adoring fans. But he knows more than anyone else just how much it meant to the late, great Don Lane. “I never watched reruns with him because it just stirred up too much emotion for him,” reveals PJ, who says Don never got over the heartbreak he felt when Nine axed The Don Lane Show in 1983, citing budget concerns. “When we moved out to this place in Hunters Hill in 1989, he filled the studio with all this Don Lane Show memorabilia. Old tapes, photos and posters. And when he sold it in 2001, nothing had come out of…

Only in Woman’s Day When Archie the grey nurse shark was born last November, it was a complete surprise to Sea Life Sydney, where he lives. “We had no idea Archie’s mum Mary-Lou was pregnant! It was a completely cryptic pregnancy, and genuinely the biggest surprise,” Emily Best tells Woman’s Day. “The grey nurses we work with have been in our ocean area for a really long time, and I’ve never seen any signs from them that we were going to get a baby.” BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Now eight months later, Sea Life’s aquarist and resident shark expert, Emily, 31, is showing Archie the ropes as his “shark school” teacher. She says the curriculum Archie is studying is focused on tactile conditioning to make him more comfortable with dealing with humans…

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Girl dad DWAYNE JOHNSON How sweet is this? The Rock turned himself into a blank canvas for his two youngest daughters, Jasmine, nine, and Tiana, six. You go dad! TRAFFIC STOPPER! JAMIE LEE CURTIS “Watch it... beloved icon coming through!” we imagine scream queen Jamie told this cab driver in New York. To be fair, the Freakier Friday star wasn’t on a zebra crossing. SHE’S A PARTY GAL! LINDSAY LOHAN While Lindsay’s days of partying so hard she’d end up in jail are well behind her, Lindsay still loves to let her hair down! She shared a boogie with Jimmy Fallon to celebrate her new film Freakier Friday. Hey, that’s my look! KEVIN HART Funny man Kevin didn’t look too amused to see his stunt double stole his outfit while…