Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 40, 2025 i Woman's Day

I still remember the first time I met Nicole Kidman. My work wife and I were at Sydney’s Opera House for the launch of Top Of The Lake when she swept into the room in a fairytale dress and commanded everyone’s attention. It was shocking to hear this week that she has filed for divorce from hubby Keith Urban and as details continue to emerge, we speak to her close-knit circle to discover what really happened (p12). On a happier note, we were amazed to learn A Country Practice stars Anne Tenney and Shane Withington aka Molly and Brendan have been hiding a 40-year love story – even their co-stars didn’t know (p32)! And we catch up with MasterChef’s Callum Hann to meet his newest bub, Fleur. Enjoy! Laura Evans…

Nicole Kidman filed for divorce just 24 hours after news broke that Keith had moved out of their family home. Now, there is speculation he has since started dating a woman he works with in the music industry. “Friends think her filing the divorce papers so publicly was her little act of revenge for him giving up on her,” a close mate confirms to Woman’s Day. “Nicole did everything in her power to keep the marriage together. She’s angry, but she also still doesn’t understand why he walked out, after everything she’s done to support him – and that hurts.” Nicole, 58, last week finally filed the divorce papers Keith, 57, secretly signed weeks ago, after giving up on trying to save their 19-year marriage, with insiders saying they first…

Just three months after finalising his divorce from Isla Fisher, Sacha Baron Cohen appears to have swiftly moved on with a stunning blonde with a very risque job! The Borat funnyman, 53, was spied dining at Hollywood hotspot Steak 48 last week with social media star and adult entertainer Hannah Palmer. The pair attempted to evade the paps but were caught getting into the same car and were later seen together at his home. With the ink still drying on their divorce settlement, which was rumoured to be worth $245 million, Sacha’s ex-wife Isla, who he shares three children with, is said to be in “complete total shock” with how fast her ex has moved on. “It’s a whole different side to him she never knew existed and she’s stunned…

There are fresh fears for Dolly Parton after the country music superstar announced she was pulling out of her Las Vegas residency due health concerns. “I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts,” Dolly, 79, wrote on Instagram last week. “As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures. As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000mile check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon,” she joked. Despite her trademark sense of humour being obviously still intact, sources close to the star tell Woman’s Day that her condition is no laughing…

Rodger Corser is out and Gretel Killeen is in! The former Big Brother host is set to return to our screens to present the new season of The Traitors, which has been helmed by Rodger, 52, for the past two years. Woman’s Day hears Rodger isn’t too happy about the decision as he was the one who launched the show! “It’s a bit like Jonathan LaPaglia on Survivor,” our insider divulges. However with Rodger confirmed to return for Nine’s hit The Floor next year, something tells us he’ll land on his feet. Meanwhile, The Traitors is set to rival Ten’s Big Brother reboot, and as well as Gretel, 62, is set to feature a slew of past BB contestants such as Sara-Marie Fedele and Merlin Luck!…

There are not many who can claim the queen pulled a gun on them, but Valentine Low got closer to the royals than most. As royal correspondent for the UK’s The Times, he travelled all over the world on royal tours. Now, the author of Power And The Palace reveals which Windsors are the friendliest and which are not. “Royal tours are not as glamorous as people think,” Valentine, 66, tells Woman’s Day. They’re exhausting, he says – especially if you’re accompanying the King. “You have to scrabble to keep up with his amazing schedule,” as the energetic monarch, “packs in an awful lot to his trips and famously doesn’t have lunch.” Despite being invited, royal reporters are kept at a distance, “behind a rope or metal barrier”, he says…

Riverina farmer Will Henderson didn’t just pop the question to his long-time love – he planted it. The 26-year-old spent six months transforming a paddock into a golden love letter, carefully sowing the words, “Will you marry me?” into a sea of canola. After five years together, Steph Carter had a hunch a proposal might be on the cards, but she never imagined it would unfold across a golden paddock. “I always knew that Will’s proposal would have something to do with the farm,” Steph, 24, tells Woman’s Day. “But I was completely blown away when he asked me to look down at the paddock. “He’d gone to so much effort, which was just so special.” THE SEEDS OF LOVE Will began sowing the crops at his family farm in…

THE HINTERLAND QLD SUNSHINE COAST + HINTERLAND There’s nothing quite like escaping to the Sunshine Coast hinterland for a full immersion in nature. Quieter than its coastal neighbour, the hinterland offers the chance to explore mountain villages, climb volcanic peaks, chase waterfalls and swim in pristine water holes. CAMP OUT Stay at Maleny Showgrounds, where there are toilets, powered and unpowered sites and coin-operated showers. There are no bookings, so it’s best to get in early to get a spot. A beautiful spot to camp is Booloumba Creek Camp in Conondale National Park. There are three different areas to choose from, although only camping area 1 is suitable for campervans and trailers. All three are unpowered but with toilets and easy creek access. Sites are limited so book ahead at…

NO-BAKE BERRY CUSTARD TART SERVES 8 PREP 30 MINS • 250g (18) digestive biscuits • ½ tsp ground nutmeg • 125g butter, melted • 2 x 250g punnets strawberries, halved • 125g punnet raspberries • ⅓ cup strawberry jam, warmed • whipped cream, to serve FILLING • 1 tbsp powdered gelatine • 2 cups (500ml) French Vanilla Double Thick Custard • ⅔ cup thickened cream • 2 tbsp vanilla sugar 1 Lightly spray a 25cm round loose-base flan tin (3.5cm deep) with oil. 2 Process biscuits and nutmeg in a food processor until crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press mixture firmly over base and side of prepared tin. Place on a tray. Refrigerate while preparing filling. 3 FILLING Sprinkle gelatine over ¼ cup water in a small heatproof bowl.…

Charitable Christine Christine Taylor and her daughter Ella Stiller, 23, ditched her husband Ben for a girls’ night out at a charity benefit in Los Angeles. New look for Guy! We barely recognised Guy Pearce at the premiere of thriller The Woman In Cabin 10 without his signature glasses alongside Keira Knightley. Killer smile Opening night nerves were absent for Hollywood legend Julia Roberts! She flashed her pearly whites in New York ahead of a screening of her latest flick, After The Hunt. Posh’s temptation Seeing ’90s megastars Oasis with David and their kids Harper, 14, and Cruz, 20, has Posh feeling inspired to launch a Spice Girls reunion tour! Clooney date night! Dressed to the nines, George and Amal Clooney were all smiles as they enjoyed a night out…

The couple’s hometown is reportedly buzzing with speculation about whether Keith has moved on since the split – and who he might be dating. The Daily Mail quoted a Nashville music business PR saying, “The rumour is that he’s with a younger woman in the business. Everyone wants to know who, but so far, that’s a mystery.” TMZ quoted multiple sources close to Nicole, who told the outlet she was “shocked” and that “all signs point to the fact that Keith is with another woman.” Meanwhile, angry Nicole fans targeted a number of women with online comments, include country singer Maggie Baugh, 25, who duetted with Keith just days before the divorce went public. Trolls slammed the pair as “pathetic” and “classless” when Keith changed the lyrics to the song…

Vanessa Amorosi has revealed for the first time that she was scared of being left homeless during the bitter court battle with her mother Joyleen. Speaking with 60 Minutes, Vanessa, 44, said she felt she had to either take her mother to court over a home purchased in 2001 or be left with “debt and no assets”. “People wanna know... ‘Why would you do this to your mum?’” Vanessa said tearily. “[But] I think she [Joyleen] banked on [that] I would never have the guts or the courage to have this go public, and so I would just walk away. And it took a lot of buckling down to go, ‘No, I’m not walking away. ‘Cause if I walk away, I walk away with a debt and no assets to…

John Travolta was hot to trot for a romance with Sex And The City star Kristin Davis, as Woman’s Day originally reported – however we’re now hearing it’s fizzled into friendship territory, with John, 71, back on the hunt for a new suitor. “It hasn’t gone anywhere with Kristin. They have a perfectly good friendship and even though it looked like it could have gone down a romantic route, for various reasons Kristin doesn’t seem too interested,” the insider spills. “John’s still holding out hope but he’s not going to sit around forever. He’s quietly putting himself out there and becoming more sociable. “He’s looking good in pictures on Instagram and getting positive responses. The challenge will be finding that right person for him. “He’s ready to get out there…

Sandie Jessamine was 14 years old when she was sent to a juvenile prison for the first time. Feeling like an outsider growing up with her adoptive family, she had run away from home in 1973 and was sleeping in an old railway yard with another girl when they found an abandoned old trunk containing several cheques. Arrested after attempting to cash them, Sandie was committed to an institution for six months and eventually found herself incarcerated at Kamballa Special Unit, a prison for girls. In this edited extract from his book, Mark Dapin tells Sandie’s story of escaping alongside teenage child killer Rhonda Hoffman. When Sandie Jessamine was 12 years old, she woke in fright from a nightmare about Rhonda Hoffman, an angel-faced 14-year-old schoolgirl from Cromer on Sydney’s…

SKIRT STEAK WITH TOMATO & FETA SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS • ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 4 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 tsp dried oregano leaves • 750g beef skirt steak, trimmed • 500g assorted tomatoes, chopped • ¼ cup drained Persian feta • ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves • 2 tbsp olive oil • grilled pita bread, to serve TZATZIKI DRESSING • 1 cup Greek-style yoghurt • 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 In a large shallow dish, combine sauce, paste, sugar, garlic and oregano. Add steak, turning to coat. Marinate at least 15 mins. 2 Preheat chargrill pan or barbecue grill on high.…

Woks might look simple, but if you haven’t tried using one you might be amazed at what they can do. In fact, acclaimed chef Vincent Lim – author of The Wolf Of Wok Street – says the wok’s versatile design makes it suitable for everything from stir-fries to noodles to soups and stews. “Unlike flat pans, the wok gives you control over the heat zones – ingredients can be seared at the bottom and then pushed up the sides to keep warm while you continue cooking,” Lim explains. This multi-zonal cooking is one of the reasons the wok is so essential in Chinese kitchens. Here, he sets out the basics! CHOOSING A WOK The most traditional and widely recommended option is a carbon steel wok. Carbon steel woks are lightweight,…

Royal cover-up? It’s been nearly two years since King Frederik of Denmark was photographed on an overnight trip in Spain with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova. At the time the palace dubbed the meeting a “private visit” but wouldn’t comment any further on the intense speculation that followed about what this might mean for the state of his marriage to Queen Mary. But now there are fears history could be repeating itself with the news that on two occasions in September, the king quietly stepped away from palace life, and he hasn’t publicly confirmed where he was. NEW ROYAL ROLE As next in line to the Danish throne, Frederik’s son Prince Christian acted as regent for three days between September 12 and 14 and again between September 27 and 30. This…

Friends and family rallied around Nicole last week, offering support and advice. First dashing to her sister’s side was Antonia Kidman, who was spotted with Nic on a walk in Nashville, deep in conversation. Big Little Lies co-star Reese Witherspoon and longtime fellow Aussie friend Naomi Watts also reached out to support Nicole during her traumatic week. “Nicole has an incredible network of friends and family around her right now and all of them have had their own experiences with heartbreak and divorce and are well placed to offer advice,” a source shares. Deborra-lee Furness also contacted Nic as soon as the news broke. “Deb has been a remarkable friend for Nicole and the girls throughout all this and a crucial source of strength. She knows better than anyone how…

While Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding day was no doubt full of love, endless music and champagne, Woman’s Day hears their big day was almost overshadowed by their superstar guests – with one insider labelling the nuptials as dramatic as a “Spanish soap opera!” Guests were said to be in a flutter over Selena’s Only Murders In The Building co-star Martin Short, who was seen being led around by a blonde mystery woman who was not Meryl Streep! “It set off alarm bells for Selena,” one insider spills. But perhaps the most eyebrow-raising moment was when Selena’s former bestie Taylor Swift, who was reportedly meant to be a bridesmaid but pulled out at the last minute, was seen leaving early before the cake was cut! “You could see how…

Are Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk headed for a “conscious uncoupling”? A reliable insider tells Woman’s Day that their marriage is “not in a good place” and they are spending an increasing amount of time apart. “Gwyn is focused on her next chapter as a businesswoman while Brad is on his own journey, which includes tons of travel and time alone to write,” says the spy. The news comes after the pair were spotted in a heated exchange recently, with Gwyn, 53, seen wiping tears away during Milan Fashion Week.…

He played rural vet Matt Tyler on A Country Practice between 1988 and 1992. But when Woman’s Day caught up with John Tarrant, he was a long way from Wandin Valley. “I’m in Karratha,” the 60-year-old told us as he was preparing to start night shift in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. John spent the previous seven years at NSW Ambulance, and recently relocated to Australia’s north-west coast to become a fly-in fly-out paramedic. “It’s a lot different to being an on the road paramedic,” he explains. “It’s a lot quieter but the two-weeks-on two-weeks-off really suits me and there are big financial gains, too.” So, just how did Wandin Valley’s handsome veterinarian who married popular nurse Lucy Gardiner, aka Georgie Parker, go from saving animals to saving lives…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q My brother and I were close. Losing him suddenly has left a hole in my life. I often feel like I can hear his laugh or sense his presence. Is he trying to send me a message? Nicole MITCHELL SAYS I feel your brother stepping forward from spirit with so much love for you. He is happy and has found peace on the other side. He tells me he’s sorry for leaving the way he did and that with the understanding he has now, he would have chosen to do things differently. I’m picking up music all around him – it seems important to him and is also one of the ways he’ll reach out to you. When you hear…

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Can you give us the elevator pitch for your latest novel, Mad Mabel? It’s about an 81-year-old curmudgeon living in a small street in Melbourne who finds her nemesis neighbour dead. And because of that a whole lot of secrets about her past come out and we are thrust back to the 1950s, to the time where she was a teenager and had the name “Mad Mabel”. Where did the spark of the idea come from? At an event for my last book, Darling Girls, I met an older woman and the first thing she said was, “I’m going to kill my next door neighbour!” I had been talking about murdering people during the event so I asked, “How are you going to do it?” because I like to store…

CALISTA NELMES ‘THIS IS MY BUCKET LIST ROLE’ The 25-year-old The Voice finalist plays spirited Maureen This was your debut role in Australian musical theatre last year and now you get to reprise it! What does appearing in Rent and playing the iconic Maureen again mean to you? This show and role is genuinely a top of the bucket list role, so not only for it to be my debut but to reprise it at the Opera House is absolutely huge for me. Rent has always had a special place in my heart, I really connected to the themes of chosen family and finding community with the misfits of society. It feels very humbling to be a part of a show whose story stands the test of time and is…

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