Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Aug-2024 i Woman

Paris Hilton American heiress and socialite Paris has had a few brushes with the law – from traffic offences to the possession of cocaine – but when it came to her mugshots, the star, 43, always looked glamorous. Wayne Rooney After sleeping pills and alcohol left him ‘disorientated’, former footballer Wayne, 38, found himself in trouble with the American police on public intoxication and swearing charges. His arrest prompted one fan to joke, ‘Rooney acting like a class Brit abroad,’ while others cruelly likened his mugshot to Shrek. Justin Bieber Singer Justin, 30, looked surprisingly chipper when he was arrested in Miami for driving under the influence, driving with an expired licence and resisting arrest in a non-violent manner. Not exactly something to smile about, Biebs! Justin Timberlake Hollywood’s latest…

M ost of us have, at some point, found ourselves catching sight of someone we fancy, who isn’t our partner, and letting our imaginations run wild. But while fantasies are one thing, how many of us actually act on our forbidden desires? Statistically, men are more likely to cheat on their significant other but, of course, women cheat too and now researchers claim to have uncovered the science behind female infidelity. A new study has found that women are driven by the ‘dual mating’ theory, seeking out more attractive affair partners while ultimately staying with a long-term partner who they perceive to be a better parent. When surveyed, women who’d cheated admitted to ranking their affair partner’s physical attraction as 1.93 points higher than their long-term partner while the ‘parental…

For many women, having a baby is the third point on their life checklist. First, you chase your dream job, next you settle into a loving relationship, then you think about having children. But for me, things didn’t happen quite that way. I’d got to my early 30s with a good job and a lovely home – and no sign of a man. All I wanted was a baby, but how could I become a mum on my own? ‘I craved holding my own baby in my arms’ Even as a little girl, I’d pictured myself as a mother, cradling my toy dolls like an adoring parent. As I got older, I loved kids and at 21, I got the job of my dreams, as a nursery nurse. It might…

One-pan lasagne A few clever tricks make this week-night friendly. SERVES 6 READY IN 30 MINS ✱ 2tbsp olive oil✱ 250g frozen soffritto mix, defrosted✱ 500g pork mince✱ 3 chorizo cooking sausages, skin removed✱ 1tsp smoked sweet paprika✱ 400g tin chopped tomatoes✱ 200ml beef stock✱ 2tbsp Worcestershire sauce✱ 2 red peppers, sliced✱ 300g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped✱ 6 fresh lasagne sheets, roughly torn✱ 2 large vine tomatoes, sliced✱ Few basil leaves, to serve (optional) For the cheese sauce: ✱ 250g ricotta✱ 150g Cheddar, grated, plus extra for the topping✱ 125g ball mozzarella, torn✱ ¼tsp ground nutmeg✱ 100ml milk 1 In a large casserole or high-sided frying pan, heat the oil over a low heat. Add the soffritto mix, season and cook for 5 mins until soft. 2 Turn the heat…

If she hadn’t been searching for the old lounge curtains up in the roof, she would never have found it. The chocolate box was heart-shaped and tied with a red ribbon and, as soon as she saw it, her pulse quickened. Sylvie picked it up, blew the dust off it and untied the ribbon. As she took off the lid, the letters tumbled out. The ink on the envelopes was faded but just as illegible as ever. Dear old Rob! Lovingly, she took out the top letter out and unfolded it... My darling, I can’t sleep for thinking of you. I can still smell your exquisite perfume on my shirt. You looked beautiful tonight in your blue velvet dress, your skin was so soft… Sylvie smiled. She remembered that date…

BEN AND JEN: IT’S OVER Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly getting a divorce. The news comes after the couple listed their $68 million marital home while Ben splashed out on a $20.5 million bachelor pad, with the actor, who turns 52 on 15 August, also noticeably absent from the singer’s 55th birthday celebrations. A source revealed, ‘They finalised the divorce papers… but are waiting for the right time to drop them. At that time, they will release a joint statement that will say how they have much love for each other and how they fought to make it work, but couldn’t.’ Ben and Jen tied the knot in 2022, 18 years after they called off their first engagement. HOLLY Is her business about to go bust? There’s no…

Style | Beauty | Health Stay cool in the heat this summer with these refreshing beauty treats. Packed with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, cucumber and hydrating hyaluronic acid, these skincare saviours promise to come to your rescue in warm weather. Use them every time you feel a hot flush coming on or just when the temperature makes you feel hot and bothered. For an extra dose of cooling goodness, pop each product in the fridge – bliss!…

Columnist Boost your bum with zero effort Did you just do a slight upward roll of the eyes when you saw what this week’s topic was? ‘Boosting a bottom’ smacks of a procedure involving silicone and an anaesthetic (I’m already coming out in a cold sweat), and one that has nothing to do with building strength for a future powerful body. Trust me, girls – getting strong is exactly what we do want instead. A powerful pair of muscular and readily engaged glutes are going to help take the load off your lower back, make lighter work of ‘leg day’ and help turn your body into a calorie-burning furnace. Because, if you remember, toned muscle burns more calories at rest than flabby muscle. So, while you can build your glutes…

Why your family history matters You can pick your friends, but you sure can’t pick your family. However, I’m not just being nosy when I ask you about them… What causes us to have some medical conditions and diseases is a well-studied and debated discussion. Some conditions are quite clearly genetically passed on, such as Huntington’s disease, while some are yet to be confirmed as inherited, but may be influenced by your genes. Other conditions we know can run in families – however your risk might be potentially altered by lifestyle choices. Having information about your family history will not always mean we can stop you succumbing to disease or even help you get tested for it promptly, but it can still be helpful for your GP to be aware…

Back-to-school saving ideas The average cost of a school uniform has risen to more than £100*, so kitting the kids out for the new term could set you back a hefty sum. Try these clever hacks to stay on budget. SAVE ON THE ESSENTIALS Schools have to follow legal guidance to ensure uniforms are affordable, but buying new can still leave a serious dent in your bank balance. Take advantage of your school’s second-hand uniform sales, where you can pick up everything from blazers and science aprons to PE kits, for a fraction of the price. All schools are required to have an option for pre-loved uniforms and details for this should be on their website. If you need help with school uniform costs, you may be able to apply…

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Kyla Harris is the co-creator, co-writer and star of new six-part comedy We Might Regret This. She plays 30-something Canadian artist Freya, a tetraplegic who has moved to London to live with her partner Abe (The Outlaws’ Darren Boyd). Her disability means she needs 24-hour care so she impulsively hires her chaotic and unreliable best friend Jo (Elena Saurel) for the job, which means she’s privy to every moment of the couple’s relationship. What could go wrong? Here, Kyla and Elena reveal more… What was the inspiration for the series? Kyla: It’s inspired by the 20 years of friendship between myself and the series co-creator Lee Getty and our on-and-off bouts of Lee working as my personal care assistant, which involved spontaneous decisions, unparalleled intimacy and humour. How is this…

Columnist ‘IT COULD ALL HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFERENT FOR KATE AND WILLS’ Anew book lifts the lid on the behind-the-scenes story of when Prince William surprised the world by dumping his then girlfriend Catherine Middleton. It brings back memories of when I took a call from a contact back in 2007 who insisted the golden couple had split up. I didn’t really believe a word of what I was being told, but regardless I phoned the Palace and put the claim to them. To my astonishment, Clarence House confirmed what I’d been told and the following day we ran an exclusive front page under the headline ‘Wills and Kate Split’. What people don’t know is that history could have been very different were it not for the actions of one…

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Columnist WHY ARE MILLENNIALS CUTTING OFF THEIR PARENTS? Break-ups are on the rise in the West. And I’m not talking about couples, or even friends. I’m talking about parent-child break-ups. Psychologists and academic researchers believe there is a ‘silent epidemic’ of family break-ups, across the UK, Canada and America. Anecdotally, it seems these splits are usually being initiated by the child. Millennials who are cutting off their parents for their ‘mental health’. ‘Are you the child of a narcissist?’ enquires a therapist via Instagram. Helpfully, social media algorithms follow up with step-by-step guides on how to end a ‘toxic relationship’ with your parents and offer support groups for adult children who’ve chosen to be estranged. Suddenly the internet is telling us we’re being manipulated or gaslit. ‘Did your mother give…