March 25, 2019 $4.60 (incl GST) Brave Coro stars tell all ‘THE DEMONS THAT UNITE US’ She’s doing swell! MEGHAN’S FUSS-FREE PREGNANCY Julia Roberts’ family bliss BABY EXCLUSIVE Life imitates art for Shorty star PENNY LANCASTER TO IMPROVE YOUR HEART Rod thinks I’m mad, but I want to be a cop! HEALTH QUICK WAYS Kate and William chat to the man who married them eight years ago, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall I SEE RED, I SEE RED Kate last wore her vibrant coat when arriving in New Zealand with a young Prince George (above) While Kate and cellist Grace Chatto (right) radiated in red, the elder royals picked purple A right royal outing Star NEWS T he royals got their glad rags on to celebrate Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey last week, with the Queen (92) and her daughter-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (71), opting for eye-catching shades of regal purple But, as usual, it was the next generation who stole the limelight Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (37), wore standout white, choosing a bespoke ensemble by Victoria Beckham According to fashion insiders, the coat was worth a whopping $7700, the dress was $5800, and the bag and shoes together came to $3800 That’s a grand total of $17,300 Earlier in the day, Meghan attended another Commonwealth Day appointment in a $15,400 outfit by Canadian designer Erdem Meanwhile, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (37), chose to recycle, donning a vibrant Catherine Walker number she previously wore in New Zealand in 2014 Meghan raised eyebrows with the eye-watering cost of her fashion choices New Zealand Woman’s Weekly This week in MARCH 25, 2019 ON THE COVER JULIA ROBERTS REVEALS HER FAMILY’S BLISS 10 MEGHAN’S DOING SWELL Her fuss-free pregnancy 12 BRAVE CORO STARS TELL ‘The demons that unite us’ 16 OH BABY! 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Celebrated New Zealand artist Dick Frizzell has joined forces with Specsavers to create a limited-edition lens cloth to raise money for The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ The cloth, which is available for just $3, features Dick’s iconic Woodgrain print, designed almost 30 years ago To celebrate, we have one framed Dick Frizzell Miki to Tiki print, personally signed by the artist himself, valued at $400 To enter, go to womansweekly co.nz and click on the “Win” tab with the code DF13, or send your name, address and phone number to: New Zealand Woman’s Weekly/Specsavers, Private Bag 92512, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141, by March 29 LOOKING AT NEW ZEALAND FROM THE EDITOR I timed last week absolutely perfectly! The weather was glorious for my week off as I tried to catch that last of the summer sun – which, my goodness, I did Plus, the beaches were almost empty – save a few tourists wandering around New Chums, marvelling at the beauty of the place (but, rather crazily in my opinion, also grumbling there wasn’t a pub near the beach!) I have to admit, my brain has been wandering a bit this week, thinking up wild get-rich-quick plans to get a little bach and spend my days in the middle of nowhere your kids and grandchildren It would be bliss! the heads up, perhaps just But in this issue, we’ve got a casually leave this magazine great competition that would lying around open on those put some money in your back pages and hope they take pocket, without having to resort the hint! 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Jennifer Lopez’s partner of two years, former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez (43), has popped the question and presented the singer/actress with a magnificent 15-carat diamond ring, estimated to be worth $1.5 million The happy couple recently celebrated their two-year anniversary and are currently on holiday in Baker’s Bay in the Bahamas Both posted a picture of the Second Act star’s ring to Instagram and were flooded with well wishes from all over the world In a recent interview, Jennifer (49) admitted an engagement may be on the cards “We think about getting married It will happen naturally and when it’s supposed to,” she said at the time On their anniversary Alex wrote on Instagram, ”Words will never justice to what the last two years have meant He put a ring on it! to me Thank you The couple shared pictures of the for always being moment they you, for your became engaged unwavering on Instagram support and unconditional love.” This will be Alex’s second wedding, he was married to Cynthia Scurtis (46) from 2002 to 2008 and they share two children, Natasha (14) and Ella (10) Jennifer shares twins – Maximilian and Emme (11) – with her third ex-husband, singer Marc Anthony ALEX AND JENNIFER'S HAPPY NEWS ENGAGED! with a rock COVER STORY SH’ES OUT OF HIDING AND HAPPY AGAIN AMERICA’S SWEETHEART IS BACK! Why Julia shunned Holly W hen Julia Roberts emerged from the wings at the Oscars last month, jaws dropped As she strode on stage clutching the best-picture envelope she was about to open, a trail of pink couture billowing behind her, Hollywood’s A-list were in raptures Looking impossibly youthful, a beaming Julia (51) announced that her return to the spotlight was complete in the most, well, Julia Roberts way possible – with a stunning frock and that big, beautiful smile America’s sweetheart has been quiet in the past few years She’s shunned Tinseltown for a discreet life in New Mexico and Malibu, and her acting roles have been few and far between perhaps just one or two projects a year She’d be forgiven for simply calling it a day on work, given that her net worth is more than $200 million, but the reason for her absence from public life was more complex – it was for the sake of her marriage Rumours have swirled since she and her cinematographer husband Danny Moder married 17 years ago, after meeting the year before on the movie The Mexican At the time, Julia was one of the biggest stars on the planet and was starring in the rom-com opposite Brad Pitt Danny, meanwhile, was a camera operator – and he was still married to his first wife, make-up artist Vera Steimberg, which created salacious tabloid headlines for years, particularly as a furious Vera ensured their divorce proceedings dragged on for more than two years As a young man, Los Angeles-born Danny initially shunned showbiz, instead earning a degree in psychology But the bright lights soon came calling and he got his first big break in 1995 as a production assistant on Crimson Tide, with el Washington ene Hackman, re working his up the ranks wood He’s worked on big-budget films including Mr & Mrs Smith and Spider-Man as a camera operator, and has served as a cinematographer in lesserknown films, taking on a handful of projects each year, but his career has always been far more low-key than Julia’s As the Weekly has previously reported, the pair have faced unique circumstances in their relationship, which has produced three children, twins Phinnaeus and Hazel (14), and Henry (11) Perhaps their hardest challenge has been Danny’s sensitivity about always being in the shadow of his much more famous wife, sources claim “Danny has felt smothered and manipulated,” an insider says “He feels bitter when she’s off working because it leaves him at home with all of the responsibilities and little time for a career But when she’s back home, the demands begin and the fights get out of control.” Though the couple have certainly faced challenges, friends insist they’re still very much together and that they’re simply made for each other, with both Julia and Danny having made a commitment to scale down their work to spend time with each other and the kids “They’ve always come out the other side very much together,” says a pal “They Julia and husband Danny take some couple time in Rome, where Danny bought her red roses have a really solid, loving marriage… Their top priority is their family.” Julia says that living away from Hollywood has allowed the couple to live a more normal life – and provided a sense of normalcy for their kids, who have only recently begun to understand the extent of their mother’s fame “I don’t think there was one lightning moment when any of the kids came home and said, ‘Wait a minute, are you Julia Roberts?’” she recalls “One of them came home from school a couple of years ago and said, ‘Somebody asked me today if my mom was Julia Roberts and I said no.’ “We talked about it and they didn’t feel they hadn’t been telling the truth because they really don’t have a connection to the Julia Roberts of that question So I said, ‘Well, I think that’s totally fine if that’s what you feel comfortable with.’ “And then another of my kids said, ‘Somebody asked me the same question and I said yes!’ So I guess we all have different answers to everything.” The three children enjoy playing sports, and Julia and Danny are often seen on the sidelines kitted out with rugs, coffee and packed lunches, really making a day of it Julia says she and Danny also The superstar fell for the married camera operator in 2001, while starring with Brad in The Mexican New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Despite constant rumours, Julia insists her marriage is stronger than ever and says she ensures the family does “regular” things together make sure they all “regular” things together, such as buying groceries and preparing dinner Despite that famous face, Julia says she’s hardly ever been recognised while on the domestic rounds and those locals who know her never make a fuss The uncomfortable part is when the family get to the checkout and the US tabloids have her photo splashed across the cover with a salacious headline about the state of the couple’s marriage The actress says she now tries to laugh off the rumours as much as she can – which has become easier as they have become more far-fetched “I like when they write about, ‘The $150 million divorce,’ and then a week later a different tabloid says, ‘The $275 million divorce.’ I’m like, ‘Well, somebody got a pay cheque in the last week This is getting good!’” Danny is also able to laugh off rumours of Julia having affairs with her co-stars – over New Zealand Woman’s Weekly years, she’s she s been linked to the years nearly everyone she’s appeared opposite, including My Best Friend’s Wedding star Dermot Mulroney, Money Monster’s George Clooney and, most recently, Sean Penn Julia says they both found the George rumour to be the most hilarious as she and the actor have a wonderful friendship Julia says her kids call him “George Looney” and the two families often stay at each other’s houses George recently said, “Danny and I are great friends, and love each other too What’s really fun is it’s really like a family.” Julia chimed in, adding, “It makes it easy What he’s saying is [that] we’ve just stitched our lives closer together, all these people that come into our lives – my husband, my children, Hollywood Homecoming: Julia with good pal George, and opening up about her life with Danny to Oprah (above right) his wife [Amal Clooney] ” With Julia and Danny’s marriage now in tip-top shape – the pair were spotted last month enjoying a romantic stroll in Rome, where Danny stopped to present his wife with a bunch of roses – Julia feels it’s now her time to shine once again She began her comeback with Wonder, a hit dramedy in which she starred opposite Owen Wilson, and followed it up with indie flick Ben is Back, before striking oil once again with Homecoming, a critically acclaimed web series produced by Amazon She supported her new projects with an intense publicity schedule, featuring countless red-carpet events, fashion-magazine covers, an interview with Oprah Winfrey, a reunion photoshoot for My Best Friend’s Wedding and even a new Instagram account, which she admits she’s still coming to grips with She also did a flurry of press interviews, where the notoriously private star dished on family, friends and even Danny “He truly, to this day, to this minute, is just my favourite human,” Julia says “I’m more interested in what he has to say or his point of view than anybody Really, I mean, we’re so lucky in that way We just really, really like each other and we enjoy each other’s company.” Julia has even eschewed her usual approach to privacy by posting loved-up shots of herself and Danny on Instagram But it was her appearance at this year’s Academy Awards that truly set tongues wagging – in a good way Social media blew up over that attention-grabbing pink Elie Saab gown, with users commenting on how fantastic the actress looked – and how GEORGE’S WARNING J ulia’s pals George and Amal put on their own dazzling display last week when they were the guests of honour at a dinner hosted by Prince Charles (70) at Buckingham Palace The black-tie dinner was a celebration of the Prince’s Trust International, an organisation that supports vulnerable young people through education and job training Big showbiz names were there, including Benedict Cumberbatch and Chiwetel Ejiofor George (57) and Amal (41) shared a laugh with the prince, whom they saw last year at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex The couple have been vocal supporters of Meghan in past months, with George voicing disgust at the way the newest royal was being scrutinised Last month, he said the behaviour was particularly distressing, given her pregnancy “She has been pursued and vilified, and chased in the same way that Diana was, and it’s history repeating itself We’ve seen how that ends,” he said h , among her Hollywood pals “She’s stunning!” remarked one fan, while another wrote, “Holy hell, Julia Roberts is HOT!” And with reports that she’s about to star in another big TV series for Amazon, this vibrant Julia is a sight we can expect to see plenty more of in the # near 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Visit arnotts.com Prize pack may vary from product shown 72 New Zealand Woman’s Weekly I was babysitting my nephew (4) and my 10-month-old niece I noticed my nephew trying to feed lollies to my niece and said, “Good boy for sharing, but baby can’t have those.” Very seriously, he replied, “Well, I can’t eat them all myself!” Lollies, Kawerau, November 3, 2008 e Thosthe were S DAY Dame Alison Holst featured on the Weekly front cover for the issue June 23, 2014 IN THE FAMILY She’s the author of more than 100 cookbooks and in an exclusive interview, Alison sat down with the Weekly and recalled her incredible career She also revealed that she would be stepping away from the spotlight and letting son Simon handle the business PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 It’s in the STARS YOUR HOROSCOPES FOR THE WEEK MARCH 18-24 ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 Open your heart and let someone special in For singles, this is a new person, not part of your usual social network; and for those partnered, it’s about reconnecting and rediscovering why you fell in love There is also strong financial energy this week and choices around money must be made TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 You are a motivated person and if you have to jump through hoops in order to get what you want, you are happy to The thing is, you can create your own success You don’t need anyone to help and the sooner you realise this, the quicker you will succeed You are the secret, winning ingredient GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 You are very in tune with people around you You observe people and take the time to know them well That knowledge comes in handy at times Some people call it intuitive, but whatever it is makes life a lot easier You’re about to have a win, such as tickets from a radio station or a voucher in your biscuits CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Try and get outdoors and breathe in the fresh air You may find that you need to be inside for a period of time, so when possible head to a park and soak up some natural light It will make all the difference, and give you an edge over others in that you will be more alert and pick up on things quicker For more, visit jackiepope.com One or two people in your life seem to have a lot to say right now Enjoy debating with them but not give them an inch Their point of view is very different to yours, but the wonderful thing is that whatever the issue may be, you are right! There really is no better feeling than that It all ends in good-natured laughter too Your week in general is light and uncomplicated LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 This week, physically and mentally, you set a cracking pace People won’t be able to keep up and that’s a good thing There’s nothing like being out in front – stay there where nobody can get in your way You need a challenge, so set yourself some tough goals; you will achieve them, but it will stretch you VIRGO Aug 24 – Sep 23 You are in for a boring week as mundane tasks, money and paperwork need attending to Don’t spread the load over your whole week – set aside one day to it all and don’t stop until the pile of finished work is in the drawer The rest of the week is then yours to something that you love LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 There’s an air of restlessness around you It could be to with your work, where you live or your lifestyle but, actually, you are just restless for an adventure Explore options This is a time where you can something positive, exciting and worthwhile You may not save the world, but you might just try SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 You are tuning into people’s moods very quickly Not everyone is happy, and you have empathy for friends and colleagues who are not their usual selves Listen to what they have to say and understand where you can help, then offer any assistance Doing so makes a difference to their week SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 This is an awkward week A committee or organisation you belong to will ask you take on a leadership role and it’s not what you want Do not agree, no matter how much they try to talk you around It’s not your forte, and you have an extremely busy year ahead with family, children and work It’s time to say no CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 There are deadlines to meet this week and everyone needs to keep out of your way Be clear early on that you are not available unless it’s urgent – and make sure people know what the criteria for urgent is as one person’s urgent is another’s ‘do it tomorrow’ Keep the weekend free for R&R, you’ll need it! 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Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz with the subject line: Cute Kid Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 75 shortBLONDE KERRE McIVOR Mend it like MCIVOR KERRE SPENDS A WEEKEND GETTING A FEW THINGS IN WORKING ORDER L ast Saturday was a day of crossing off annoying chores that have been on my list for months now I woke up bright and early, and was out the door by nine, armed with a list of companies around Auckland that would be able to fix appliances I had let gather dust as they waited to be repaired In the back of the car, I had my printer – the third one I’ve bought in the space of a couple of years I had my NutriBullet, which suddenly and inexplicably didn’t work when I pressed it down to make a smoothie No smoke, no grindy noise – nothing And I had a stateof-the-art iron that wouldn’t get hot It was of absolutely no use to me I had spent the night before finding companies that might repair small appliances I couldn’t ring them because it was Friday night but they were all open Saturday, and although it was a bit of a trek across town, if they could be fixed, it would be worthwhile A number of people told me I was wasting my time “Just toss them out,” said one colleague “Nobody repairs appliances any more And even if you find someone, it will cost more than the thing’s worth.” Technically speaking, they’re right I could have whipped down to Briscoes (because you know they’ll be having a sale) and bought myself brand-new replacements for about the same price I was expecting to pay for repairs But that’s not the point I hate this disposable society of ours When I was growing up, Mum and Dad still had the same fridge, frying pan, iron and many other household accoutrements that they’d bought when they were first married 76 New Zealand Woman’s Weekly I know that appliances are pretty much programmed to self-destruct after a certain amount of time these days, probably so the manufacturers can make money They’re doing themselves out of repeat business by making things that last I also know that people who have the ability to repair and fix, and make and craft, are going the way of the moa and will probably be extinct in another generation But I wanted to make a stand I wanted to at least try to patch up my electronics rather than just throw them in the tip First up was the man who fixed printers and he was exactly what I hoped he would be A man with an immaculate shed out the back of his house with a place for everything and everything in its place He had a fabulous wee vege garden adjacent to his workshop His tomatoes had been tied neatly in rows and rewarded him with huge red fruit, plus his lettuces were also flourishing He was perfect And yes, he could fix the printer; and no, he wouldn’t charge the earth I skipped out the door, smugly imagining how I could prove the doubters wrong However, I struck out with the blender and the iron The two small appliance repair places, on opposite sides of the city, said they didn’t either and their minimum charge would probably be more than the items were worth anyway I still have them in the back of the car I haven’t given up hope I might put a shoutout on Facebook and see if there’s iron and blender equivalents of my printer man somewhere in the country Whatever it costs in courier charges, it will be worth it to support people who believe in fixing up rather than throwing out MAN Right out OF STEP I in the house COLIN HOGG COLIN FALLS FOUL OF HIS CHORES AND LANDS IN A&E ’ve been living a one-handed life lately, eating one-handed foods, doing the dishes with five fingers, opening the mailbox backwards, shaking hands the wrong way round And it’s taken twice as long as usual to write this column I started a week ago! But that’s what I get for falling over halfway down the steep, sharp steps from our road to our front door I was in the midst of an ill-judged handyman moment when it happened I got tangled in the hose, then a step wasn’t quite where I thought it was and I tumbled into a slow-motion dance down the stairs until I hit the dust, snapping the little finger on my right hand, though I didn’t notice that for a while For several minutes, I lay there staring at the sky, convinced I’d broken every other bone in my body I eventually took a look around and it was just the little finger, though it hurt like it was much bigger – especially after I straightened it up I hadn’t liked the look of it sticking out from my hand at a 45-degree angle and tried to make it normal again At the hospital, the doctor said I’d done a nice job popping my finger back into place I gave him my best John Wayne look, but I didn’t feel heroic The only heroes in A&E are the staff, followed closely by whoever took you there In this case, the darling wife Though she wasn’t entirely reliable It was only later when I examined my hospital admission form that I noticed she’d written me up as a “retired writer” She knows how much I dislike that “r” word, but told me later that she thought saying I was retired might get me special attention Though, of course, everyone gets special attention in A&E Sometimes it’s even entertaining attention The nurses who came to put me in plaster were a hoot “Blue or black?” one of them asked, referring to what colour I’d like my cast to be “Black,” I said “We had a bet about you,” the other one said “We thought you’d choose black.” “You’re an artist,” I said to the one slathering all the plaster up my arm.” “I know,” she said “I love to pottery in my spare time.” “Really?” “I’m joking,” she said with a slightly alarming laugh It seemed like a lot of plaster just for a little finger, but they were determined that I shouldn’t be able to much of anything with the hand I almost everything with, plastering me all the way to my elbow and leaving my right hand as useful as a fork at a soup party I’m getting by, though, onehanded in a two-handed world, unable to much that’s useful, passing my time looking at houses for sale in Auckland, watching the prices stop going up and start coming down, like I always said they would We’ve been in Wellington five years now and the pull to go back north has never quite gone away, so we’re feeling flexible And, in the meantime, we’re enjoying the sweetest summer the unpredictable capital has served us since we moved here It’s almost as if it wants us to stay New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 77 Weekly t n e m n i a t r e t En T hanks to the likes of La La Land and The Greatest Showman, it’s clear that modern musicals are loved by audiences in today’s movie landscape, and New Zealand is diving into the successful genre with the tuneful tale Daffodils Kiwi actress Rose McIver plays a young woman, also called Rose, and the story charts her relationship with her husband from the 1960s to the 1980s Their romance is told through the eyes of daughter Maisie (played by Kimbra), and unfolds alongside a slew of hit Kiwi songs such as Bic Runga’s Drive and Dave Dobbyn’s Language REVIEWS “This movie reminds us how much musical talent there is in this country It’s unbelievable,” Rose says of Daffodils, which was originally a stage play and inspired by a true story The 30-year-old is known to many for her role in TV series iZombie, as well as appearing in the viral romance film A Christmas Prince on Netflix But Daffodils was a particularly special project for Rose because it meant coming home to work “I’ve always been so grateful to be from New Zealand and I’ve known that I want to end up spending most of my time in this country,” she tells “Living abroad has been really useful But it’s so nice to be home And the people that we worked with on this job − everybody’s cut from the same cloth, it’s the same spirit and hardworking energy that I grew up around I’ve been so grateful that Daffodils has been the project to come home for.” FILM CAPTAIN MARVEL (M) They say don’t judge a book by its cover and this is something that rings true for films too My expectations were low when I went to watch the latest superhero flick Captain Marvel It follows a female alien warrior who finds herself on Earth during an intergalactic battle and begins to question her past when she starts recalling a life she once had on the planet Leading lady Brie Larson teams up with Samuel L Jackson’s Agent Nick Fury, and together they make for a humorous and delightful duo who really bring the story to life As Marvel’s first female-led movie, it’s a great step towards doing something different in a franchise that’s getting quite tired and repetitive Ellen Mackenzie DAFFODILS IS SET TO WOO MOVIE LOVERS melodic Rose co-stars with fellow Kiwi actor George Mason Daffodils, in cinemas Thursday SCOTT’S NEAT DR AMEDY TV On the rocks! Scott and co-star Lauren Cohan lead an inter-agency team of spies Whiskey Cavalier, TVNZ 2, Wednesday at 8.30pm AAABB 78 FILM New Zealand Woman’s Weekly C rime, drama and just the right dose of comedy – Whiskey Cavalier is the new series with everything you’re looking for The show stars Scandal and True Blood actor Scott Foley as an FBI agent trying to cope with a recent break-up when he’s assigned to work with a feisty female CIA operative “My character is a heart-on-the-sleeve spy, very in touch with his emotions, it’s so much fun to play,” explains Scott “This is the show I’ve always wanted to I’ve been so fortunate in my career to both dramas and comedy, and I wanted to find a show where I could them both – and this is it.” readingCORNER Feminist Snapshot in time! Nicky Pellegrino BOOKS EDITOR N MY BOOKS FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHER LEE MILLER’S LIFE IS IN THE PICTURE IN THIS DEBUT NOVEL ovels that fictionalise the lives of real people always attract me, particularly when they are about talented women from the past who were overshadowed by the men they lived or worked with The Age of Light is about photographer Lee Miller She was a strikingly beautiful New York fashion model who moved to Paris in the late 1920s and became a photographer After working with the famous Man Ray, she then went on to be a photojournalist capturing the horrors of World War II This novel tells Lee’s story through the lens of her love affair and working relationship with Man Ray But it begins at a low point, towards the end of her life, as her career is stuttering to a halt and she is an alcoholic who has lost her looks The novel dances back and forth through time It takes us to the 1920s when a young and hopeful Lee arrives in Paris All alone, she tries to forge a life there, eventually joining up with the surrealist movement in the city These longer chapters are interspersed with fragments covering her courageous wartime exploits in the 1940s What emerges is the story of an extraordinary woman, one who was taken advantage of by men, and not especially supported by other women, but through flair and sheer determination did whatever she set out to The tricky thing with novels like this is how much is fact and how much is down to the writer’s imagination e A feminist perspective has been taken here, witth a focus on Man Ray’s arrogance and the way he used Lee whilst proclaiming his love for her Other parts of her liffe have been skipped overr quickly or left out altogether So while I was captivated by the story, I did find myself longing to know more about Lee after Man Ray, and how she became such a depressed, disappointed older woman Aside from that, The Age of Light is a stylish debut that vividly brings both the surrealist era and its art to life For lovers of art, history and thorny love stories, this is a winner BOOK o f th e WEEK The A Th Age of Light by Whitney Scharer (Macmillan, RRP $34.99) Interior designer Hamish Dodd appears on 100 Day Renovation, Saturdays on Prime My favourite book ever is… The Mole Family’s Christmas by Russell Hoban As a child, we had a family tradition of reading a Christmas story each night of December leading up to Christmas Day, and I looked forward to this one every year When I was lucky enough to have a son of my own, I began reading it to him and it’s our favourite book now My book of the moment is… Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson It’s book 13 of the Wheel of Time series I love fantasy books and the escapism they offer There are plenty of real-life trials and tribulations every day, so to escape for a few hours to a world that doesn’t exist and just enjoy it is something I look forward to About the author… Whitney Scharer She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts with her husband and daughter She has studied creative writing, written lots of short fiction and also works as a graphic designer The Age of Light is her first novel This novel was inspired by “I first learned about Lee Miller in 2011, when I saw an exhibition of her and Man Ray’s work As I walked around YOUR B it, I grew increasingly BOOK CLTU more surprised, ke he Age Want to ma b lu c k o and frankly more r next bo of Light you to t in annoyed, that she a talking po o read? Here’s d w o H : wasn’t as famous a ussion start the disc Miller’s life e e name as Man Ray you think L different Her photos are n e e b e v a h might been if she hadn’t incredible and she so beautiful? herself is fascinating By the time I left the exhibition, I was captivated by her.” The most challenging thing about writing it was “Accurately depicting the after-effects of the sexual trauma Lee experienced as a child I did lots of reading about trauma survivors and spent a lot of time channelling how she would have felt.” The way I feel about Lee Miller now is “I think of Lee as a feminist before her time She’s an incredibly complicated woman and is full of contradictions, but should be admired for her courage and ambition, and for her bravery in going after what she wanted.” New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 79 Jockeying for the best viewing spot! Zara and Anne put their best bets forward, and perhaps won, judging by their grins! Congratulations! Zara presents good pal Ben with his trophy 80 New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Sharing is caring! Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of Mike and Zara Elizabeth was trackside and oh so trendy FAMILIAR FACES POP UP AT THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL! A royal D espite gale force winds and a heavy downpour, there was no raining on Elizabeth Hurley‘s parade! The actress, who stars as Queen Helena in comedy series The Royals, looked effortlessly elegant as she rubbed shoulders with the real thing at the glamorous Cheltenham races Race-going regulars Zara (37) and Mike Tindall (40) arrived under a shared brolly and cheered on the riders, while Princess Anne (68) looked as if she may have backed a winner! Elizabeth (53) and Zara were on hand to dole out some awards too The Austin Powers star posed with top jockey Mark Walsh, who won the Unibet Champion Hurdle, while the Queen’s granddaughter presented trainer Ben Pauling with a trophy Jumping the biggest hurdle yet! Elizabeth presents Mark with his trophy New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 81 TOP OF THE CLASS BLUSHING BRIDE-TO-BE Heidi Klum looked tickled pink to be at the Christian Cowan The Powerpuff Girls runway show in an ostrich feather hoodie The supermodel (45), who got engaged to Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz (29) in December, says her wedding plans are going well “We’re two Germans, it will be very, very much on time and very organised.” H appy Days alumni Henry Winkler was all smiles as he led a comedy workshop at the South By Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Texas The star (73), who is currently featuring as an acting coach on the HBO television series Barry, started with an important disclaimer: “I’m not a professional teacher, I just play one on TV!” HAPPY SNAP! Celebrated actresses Jodie Foster (56) and Elisabeth Moss (36) were also in attendance at the SXSW festival and took time out to pose together in between their scheduled sessions Oscar winner Jodie held a MasterClass, while Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth was interviewed by musician Brandi Carlile 82 New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Supreme Bening American Beauty Annette Bening looked cosy as she left the Good Morning America studio The actress (60) was promoting her new film Captain Marvel, which stars Brie Larson as the superhero Annette plays all-knowing character Supreme Intelligence “I’m a god-like entity, of course,” she joked on the show M IN CINEMAS MARCH 21 LOOK HUGH’S BACK FIGHTING FIT What a knockout! Gorgeous Jennifer Garner (46) was spotted getting ready to punch a few bags in Los Angeles after dropping two of her three children – Seraphina (10) and Sam (7) – off at school We’re not sure if the puffy pink jacket is for warmth or protection t a g n i k o o l s ’ Ear D ame Helen Mirren (73) was all ears at the premiere of Dumbo in Los Angeles The star attended the glitzy event with her husband Taylor Hackford (74), and his grandson Walon, who looked resplendent dressed as a ringmaster in a top hat and red cape The remake of the Disney classic stars Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton and Eva Green, and is directed by Tim Burton ... FIND US ONLINE facebook.com/ newzealandwomansweekly instagram.com/ newzealandwomansweekly NEW ZEALAND WOMAN’S WEEKLY 594,000 READERS EVERY WEEK! Alex hit a home run with his choice of engagement... ENTERTAINMENT 79 BOOKS STAR WEEKLY STAR NEWS 80 STAR WEEKLY In print! Celebrated New Zealand artist Dick Frizzell has joined forces with Specsavers to create a limited-edition lens cloth to raise... had the most amazing life.” New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 15 After crossing the world to look for love, Laurel found it with Matt in her Kiwi home town IT S POSITIVE NEWS ON AND OFF THE SCREEN W