Innholdsfortegnelse for September 16, 2013 i Woman's Own

I can’t remember atime when so manycelebrities have splitup. Paul Hollywood, Liam Gallagherand now Miranda star Tom Ellis (see p9)have had time called on their marriagesafter having affairs, while over inHollywood even A-list stars CatherineZeta-Jones and Michael Douglas haveseparated. So it’s great to see at leastone star still enjoying a bit of romance!Pictured here with a hunky mysteryman is gorgeous DowntonactressMichelle Dockery, who strolled handin-hand with himaround Venice– lucky her! Joinusonline Head to our fabulous website,womansown.co.uk, to get all thelatest celeb gossip,great competitionsand beauty trends,including how toupdate yourlook forunder £5.…

Judy Finnigan wasleft ‘petrified’ andadmitted thatshe thought herhusband RichardMadeley was going to die afterhe suffered a violent fit whilethe couple were on holiday. Judy, 65, feared the worstwhen Richard woke in the middleof the night thrashing about andscreaming in distress in theirSouth of France villa. ‘I thought, ‘What in God’sname is this – am I losing him?’It was terrifying,’ Judy recalled.‘I thought that was it.’ The TV presenter-turnedauthorthen suffered moreanguish when she couldn’twake him from his bizarreseizure, but as she reachedto call an ambulance, hefinally came to. ‘I waspetrified,’ she said. However, despite Judy’spanic, Richard, 57, brushedoff the incident by insistingit was all down to ‘too muchsun in the afternoon’. Scary moment Richard said, ‘I was by the poolreading on my stomach and endedup falling asleep for two-and-a-halfhours. I woke…

Warm cuddles,gorgeous littleoutfits andsomeone toconstantly need and want you. That’s what having a baby is allabout and, when it’s put likethat, how could anyone resist? Yet more of us than ever areopting out of motherhood,statistics show. The proportionof women without children hasalmost doubled since the 1990sand one in five 45-year-olds arenow childless. Perhaps it’s because thoselovely little bundles we cooover aren’t quite the full picture?In no time they’ve sprouted intostrong-willed toddlers, thendemanding schoolchildren andpetulant teenagers – every stageof their growing up draining usof energy and money. Reports just out showparents spend almost£44,000 on theiroffspring betweenthe ages of 13 and19, averaging outat £6,261a year. Surely that’s thebest advertisement forcontraception ever? Former Springwatchpresenter Kate Humble,44, recently spoke outon the matter. ‘Childrenare terrifying things.I love them – but onlywhen I can give themback.…

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DEAR EMMANow he won’t move out Six months ago, I asked my husband for a divorce. He agreed our marriage was over and said he would leave. It all seemed to be going fine until his solicitor told him that under no circumstances should he move out of the house. Now he is sleeping in our 12-year-old son’s room and says he will stay there until our divorce is final, which could end up being months at this rate. Fiona, 48, Oxford I’m sad to say that most family law solicitorsare trained to act in the best interests of theirclient’s finances – not their client’s family. That’s why I always suggest to couples thatthey should consider making mediation a firstport of call. It’s less aggressive, more familyfriendlyand much less expensive.…

We sat in the small doctor’s office, our mouths dry and our heads full of babies yet to be born. Like most couples who weremadly in love, my fiancé Nigeland I wanted to start a family. Butwhile some people come to seedoctors about what help they canget to have children, we had cometo hear whether we should havethem at all. ‘It is difficult,’ thespecialist said, looking at Nigel, 32.‘Yours is the first caseof CMT we know of inyour family,’ he said. ‘Soit is impossible to trace it. The best I can do is makean educated guess.’ CMT is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which isa degenerative disorderaffecting the nerves inboth the legs and arms, slowlyand relentlessly robbing themof all their strength. Nigel’s parents had noticedsomething wrong when he wasjust four years old because…

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People queued to see me, the granny DJ Whoever thought my grandson’s 10th birthday party would be such a turning point in my life? It was 2007 and I was watchingwith delight as little Franklin dancedaround while a DJ blared out catchytunes at his pirate disco party. ‘I wouldn’t mind giving that a go,you know,’ I told my son, Simon. ‘What? DJing?’ he said with a laugh. I could understand his surprise.I was 63 and since my husbandRonald had died eight years earlierand I’d retired from my job runningthe village shop, I’d led a quiet lifein the Somerset countryside. A new passion But the music had stirred somethingin me. As I listened to remixes of myold favourites – Freddie Mercury,Mick Jagger, Elvis Presley – a waveof nostalgia came over me.…

Even though Kym Lomas’ relationship has been hitting the headlines, she’s not letting the gossip bother her and the actress has revealed she is feeling ‘amazing’. Kym, 37, plays Corrie’s feisty barmaid Michelle Connor and she’s revealed things are hotting up for her character. Kym’s been married to Jamie, 33, who has recently joined EastEnders, for a year and they have a daughter, Polly, together. Sadly, in 2009, their son Archie died after Kym went into labour at 21 weeks. She also has two older children, David, 18, and Emily, 15. In this candid interview, she talks about her fears for her teens, life with a two-year-old and why she doesn’t want Botox. How’s work on the cobbles going at the moment? It’s been quiet but now I havesome dramatic…

Get sexyin sheerHelen Mirren, 68,is pure elegance ina curve-skimmingdress. The sleevesshow just the rightamount of skin. So sultrywith studsWith a nod to punk,Sharon Stone, 55,opts for a studdeddress. The shift cutand crisp colourkeep it wearable. Clevercut-outsJane Fonda, 75,shows off her fabfigure with waistrevealingpanelsacross her middle –a great slimming trick. Work neonbrightsTake a tip fromArlene Phillips, 70,and pair a colourpopblouse with asimple black skirtfor a suits-all look. StraplessstunnerJane Seymour, 62,shows how to barebronzed shouldersin this showstopper,matched with theperfect red lippy.…

TamzinOuthwaiteand Tom Ellis haveannounced thatthey’ve called timeon their seven-year marriage,after he reportedly admittedto cheating on her. The 42-year-old actress wasleft devastatedafter Tom, 34,who is bestknown for hisrole in Miranda,confessed in atearful heart toheart he had been unfaithful. The couple have two youngdaughters, Marnie, one, andFlorence, five. An insider revealed, ‘Tamzinis distraught. She thought Tomwas the perfect husband. Shefeels humiliated. Tom wasn’tgloating about the fling. Itwas a one-night stand, butit’s ever so upsetting forher to learn this now.’ ‘Tamzin thought Tom was perfect’ In a more amicablesplit, boxer Joe Calzaghe,41, and former StrictlyCome Dancing propartnerKristinaRihanoff, 35, have alsocalled it a day. She said, ‘Joe isa good man who I’ll always careabout but it makessense to part now. It’s nothing butamicable and wewill have nothingbut good memoriesand good thoughtsof each other.’ Hollywood…

Every morning when I peer intothe mirror, I see a woman of 43.I see a body that curves justwhere I want it to, though thecurves are a little thicker thesedays. I see the same vibrant tumble of redhair I’ve always had, yet now it’s dyed. I alsosee the first soft lines of middle age. But then there is the other me, the oneI can’t see. She’s who I am inside. She’s only20 years old if she’s a day. She can’t standwrinkles, paunches or bald heads. She hatesearly nights and TV dinners. She wants to wineand dine and have fun, seduce 18-year-oldvirgins, have a different toy boy every night. She cost me my marriage, and I don’t thinkshe’s ever going to grow up. I was 30 and married with two kids…

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Speedy sponge Strawberry Victoria sponge cake SERVES 10 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOKING TIME 20 MINS 1Pre-heat oven to 180°C/Gas 6. Line two 18cm sandwich tinswith baking parchment. 2 Beat 175g butter and 175gcaster sugar till pale and fluffy. Add 3 fresh eggs, one at a time,beating well. Fold in 175g selfraisingflour a spoonful at a time. 3 Divide the mixture betweenthe tins, level with a knife andbake for 20 mins until well risenand golden-brown. Cool on a rack. Hull 400g strawberries and slicein half. Whip 250ml double creamuntil stiff, mix in 1tbsp icing sugarand 1tsp vanilla extract. 4 When cool, spread 2tbsp jamon one of the cakes, half of thecream and half of the strawberries. Cover with the other cake. Top withthe remaining cream, strawberriesand a sprinkling of icing…

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WEIGHTY ISSUES It was hardly a surprise when Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc admitted she piles on the pounds during filming. Mel, 45, said, ‘I’ve put on a good 11lb every series. The first couple of episodes it’s, ‘No thank you.’ But cut to the semi-final and we’re hoofing up whole quiches.’ She also joked she has to keep Mary Berry, 78, toasty. ‘It was freezing during filming. Mary had four thermal layers on and hot-water bottles down her trousers! But we soon discovered these heated belts called hot trusses. I was a big fan!’ Don’t MISS IT... GINO’S ITALIAN ESCAPE Friday, ITV This Morning Chef Gino returns tohis homeland of Italyfor this new series,which will see himshowcase some ofthe best ingredientsthe country hasto offer andthe recipes hegrew up…

LEMON’S OWN This Morning host Eamonn Holmes whipped out a copy ofWoman’s Own while interviewing Keith Lemon, whichwas fitting considering the headline to the ‘Up Closeand Personal’ chat read: ‘Eamonn Holmes is my hero!’Proud Eamonn, 53, said, ‘What a lovely thing thatis, no one’s said anything nice about me like that!’To which Keith, aka Leigh Francis, jokingly replied,‘You do know I’m a compulsive liar too, right?’ Tatt’sDIVINE David Beckham has added to his impressivearray of tattoos by getting a mystery womaninked on to his torso. David, 38, showed offthe new chest piece – his 33rd inking – whilesurfing in Malibu with his sons Brooklyn, 14,Romeo, 11, and Cruz, eight. He has previouslysaid of his tattoos, ‘They’re about the peoplein my life, my wife and children, who I wantwith me always.’…

Stripping off Who can forget the time Carol embraced National Nude Day by stripping naked behind a screen? Wedding belle In 2008 she announced her engagement to Mark Cassidy by showing off a huge comedy ring and screaming, ‘I’m getting married!’ Cheeky! After the posh Royal Television Society Awards in 2011, she let her hair down – and pulled her skirt up – to reveal her bum to hordes of waiting paps. A special brand of love She’s interviewed him several times and has a huge crush on him, so imagine Carol’s excitement when Russell Brand surprised her with a smooch live on air in 2007. She said, ‘It’s absolutely unbelievable. Thank you. I’m having a serious hot flush.’ Snake charmer She was nominated to do a faux Bushtucker Trial…

N urse Lindsey Verrier,46, has two sonsand lives in Tring,Hertfordshire. ‘As I’m always on the go, I rarelyhave time to think about mystyle. I hardly ever wear coloursand usually end up in jeans,T-shirts and trainers. I knowwearing dark clothes makesme look washed out and old.I want to keep away from black,or at least know what it looksgood with – and I would love toget glammed up for a change.’ Lindsey’s make-up kit Swap harsh black kohl,which can be ageing, fora flattering grey eyelinerthat gives a softer, moresubtle look. Pick a metallicfinish to go from the officeto an evening out. Line theupper and lower eyelids andadd lashings of mascara tocreate an eye-opening,youth-boosting effect. ‘I love this dress– I thought I wastoo old to wearbright red!’ Get the look Avon sales leaderLisa…

As I lay tucked up in my childhood bed admiring the faded Blur posters on my yellow bedroom wallpaper, I felt relaxed and almost content. I would be living under my parents’ roof for one week while my boyfriend Tom and I looked for a flat. How difficult could it be? Very difficult, I realised six monthslater when I eventually stumbledback into adult independence. I’d met Tom in 2008 at a comedygig. Things progressed quickly andwe moved into a North London flatwithin a year. But it was tiny and,after three years, we’d had enough.We gave notice and spent a monthlooking at London’s worst properties.One was covered in mould, anotherhad underwear all over the floor,shoes in the sink and every cupboarddoor was hanging off its hinges. Soon we realised we would…

We’re all living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives with obesity, diabetes and other lifestyle related health problems on the increase. So, what’s going on inside your body? Are you giving it the best chance for a healthy, active life? You may look young for your age, but it’s how old you are on the inside – your biological health age – that decides how long you will live. Factors such as what you eat, how much you exercise and your family health history can all influence the way you look and feel. Banish the baddies 1 There’s nothing wrong with the odd treat, but you need to ditch unhealthy fats and sugar if you want to keep your health age down and avoid gaining weight – obesity massively reduces…

When tragedy strikes a family, it’s difficult to find the right words of comfort. Especially to a grieving child who doesn’t understand why their mum or dad isn’t there to hug or tuck them into bed at night. But my friend, Shelley Gilbert,knows just what to say. With herendless love and compassion, shehas helped thousands of childrenrebuild their lives, easing the pain,fear and feelings of confusion thatfollow the death of a parent orsibling. And she’s achieved all thiseven though her own childhoodwas blighted by tragedy. When I met Shelley 40 years ago,she was the sad little girl alone inthe playground. It was 1972, we wereboth nine and she had just startedat my primary school in NorthLondon. Yet while I had a carefreelife with two loving parents andthree brothers, Shelley had…

5 steps to… reclaimwrong payments If you’ve ever signed up for a gym membership or payday loan, it’s likely you’ve had a continuing payment authority (CPA) in place, which means the company can take payments from your debit or credit card when it feels it is owed money. These were notoriously hard to cancel. But a recent change in regulations means that card providers should refund payments taken after customers have tried to cancel. Here’s how to do it: 1If you don’t still owe moneyto the company taking therecurrent payment, and youtried to cancel it from your cardafter November 2009, you arelikely to have a successful claimif your bank or card provider toldyou one of the following: ◆Theyweren’t authorised to cancel theCPA ◆You’d have to speak to theretailer to cancel.…

I can’t waitto be a Mrs I’ll be marrying my lovely fiancé in a few weeks and I can’t wait to become Mrs Holmes! I don’t understand why people refer to it as ‘ownership’. I would be interested to know the reason why some women do not take their husband’s name but keep their father’s instead. REBECCA McCOY, CAMBRIDGE It shouldn’t define your identity I wonder what happens when the double-barrellers’ daughters marry. Do their daughters become triplebarrellers, and do their granddaughters in turn become quadruple-barrellers? Your name shouldn’t define your identity, whether you keep your parents’ surname or change it to that of your spouse in marriage. ANNE RANDALL, EMAIL NOT WHEN YOU’RE DIVORCED I think it’s a bit old-fashioned to take his name even though when I got married…

Tucked away on the shores of the Med... Perhaps one reason the Brits haven’t stumbled across Le Grau-du-Roi is because it’s not terribly easy to say (try Grrrro du Rwah). Down on the Med between Languedoc and the Petite Camargue, this closely guarded secret has been a French holiday favourite for over 60 years. And you can see why they’ve kept quiet about it. For a start, the 12 miles of beaches, backedby dunes, which in turn back on to lagoons,are the sandiest in France. Then there’s thetown itself, with its fishing port, where dailycatches of sea bass supply the restaurants.But probably the most appealing aspectof Le Grau-du-Roi is that it couldn’t befurther away from the cool chic of theFrench Riviera 170 miles back up the coast.You won’t find miles…

As Corrie’s barmaid Tina McIntyre we’re used to seeing her pulling pints and struggling with love dilemmas, but in real life Michelle Keegan has a much more glamorous existence. Regularly topping sexiest women polls and jetting off on luxury holidays with boyfriend Mark Wright, Michelle, 26, definitely knows what it’s like to be part of the A-list. Here she opens up to us about freebies, expensive taxi rides and finding photos of her on the Internet… Have you ever tried togoogle yourself? I did when I first started on Corriebut not any more. It’s very surrealto see yourself on the Internet. It’susually embarrassing pictures thatmake me cringe or silly stories soI don’t bother looking any more. What’s your best freebie? A fabulous holiday in the Caribbean with my mum. I…