Innholdsfortegnelse for 20-Mar-2023 i Woman

Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin When Apple (left) was just four years old, the late designer Karl Lagerfeld declared that one day Coldplay’s Chris Martin and actor Gwyneth’s daughter would be a future Chanel girl. There’s no doubt that Apple, 18, has mum Gwyneth’s looks, but we’re yet to know if she’ll follow her into showbiz. Mel B and Phoenix Chi Mel B’s daughter Phoenix (left) brought a new meaning to ‘Baby Spice’ when she recreated her mum’s iconic Say You’ll Be There look. Fans couldn’t help but comment how much 24-year-old Phoenix looked like her mum, now 47, during the 90s. Tess Daly and Phoebe Kay As well as being the spitting image of her mum, Phoebe also has her heart set on a career in showbiz, just like…

AIDAN TURNER We didn’t know what a scythe was before Aidan brandished one in the first series of Poldark back in 2015, but we sure as hell do now. The series may have finished in 2019, but our love for Clondalkin-born Aidan, now 39, continues. PAUL MESCAL He shot to fame back in 2020 for his role as Connell in BBC hit Normal People, but now County Kildare-born Paul, 27, is part of the Hollywood elite – having recently been cast in the highly-anticipated Gladiator sequel. JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS Born in Dublin, Jonathan, 45, rose to fame in the late 1990s for his role in Titus before bagging a role as Henry VIII in historical drama The Tudors in 2007. These days, the star is still as handsome as ever…

Clara Amfo Be the sunshine in the room in a yellow dress. Dress, £59.99, sizes 6-14, Mango Kimberley Walsh Black and red florals are a timeless fashion favourite. Add a red lip to complete this glam look. Dress, £69, sizes 8-22, Wallis Holly Willoughby A belted shirt dress is a figure-flattering outfit to take you from day to night. Dress, £129, sizes 8-20, Phase Eight Myleene Klass Update your animal print in colourful hues for spring. Dress, £55, sizes 6-22, Myleene Klass at Next Vogue Williams Channel your inner rock chick with tiger stripes and studded leather accessories. Dress, £25, sizes 8-24, studio.co.uk; belt, £12.99, sizes xs-xl, New Look Princess of Wales A bouclé blazer will smarten up casual jeans and trainers in a flash. Blazer, £69.99, sizes xs-xl, Zara;…

Columnist A strong pelvic floor could boost your sex life In all my pestering (nagging!) about keeping our muscles strong and firm to help boost our metabolic rate and support bones and joints, there’s one thing I haven’t mentioned for a while. Your pelvic floor. I can already hear you muttering and mumbling to the tune of ‘What’s the point?’ or ‘It’s too late’. But, it turns out that it’s never too late. The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles and tendons, like a hammock, which runs from the pubic bone at the front to your coccyx (tailbone) at the back. It provides support to the pelvic organs (the bladder, bowel and uterus) and, along with other muscles of the core, allows the body to absorb outside pressure, such…

Should you really be popping that pill? If you’re throwing painkillers into your shopping trolley each time you hit the supermarket, you may be putting yourself in danger Most of us have a packet or two of paracetamol somewhere at home – in fact, Brits take an average 373 painkillers each year*. Many are easily available over the counter, and work for a headache, backache, period pain or when you have a viral infection – but what is actually in them and would you know if you were taking too many? There are multiple brands and names of painkillers available, both in pharmacies and supermarkets. They tend to contain one or more of the following active ingredients: ✱ PARACETAMOL This is perhaps the most well-known pick and although doctors are…

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‘DEMORALISED’ EAMONN OPENS UP ON HIS HEALTH He’s been plagued with health woes for the last few years and now Eamonn Holmes has spoken out about how it’s left him feeling dependent. The 63-year-old admitted, ‘you’re inhibited playing with the dog, you’re inhibited playing with your grandchild, you’re inhibited just socialising.’ The GB News presenter went on to explain, ‘The most awful thing is just being dependent on other people and what that does to you… There are so many things where it’s demoralising having to ask.’ Previously, Eamonn – who has undergone a double hip replacement and back surgery before most recently falling and breaking his shoulder – confessed, ‘Relying [on others] is soul-destroying.’ Radio 2’s big fallout Ken Bruce’s departure from Radio 2 marks the station’s latest shake-up…

10 readers will get a selection of award-winning buys The annual Product of the Year awards are back once again – voted for by over 8,000 UK consumers. The famous Product of the Year red logo is a seal of approval, giving shoppers the inside scoop on the year’s most innovative buys. Make sure you look out for it when you’re next in store! We’ve teamed up with Product of the Year and 10 lucky readers will win a bumper bag of award-winning products, filled with this year’s buys across food and drink, health and beauty, laundry and household. Simba Sleep Hybrid® Firm Pillow It gives comfort to your head and neck, thanks to three, interchangeable inner pillows. One features Aerocoil® micro springs; the other two feature down-like Simba Renew.…

FROM £14.99 JUMPSUITS These easy all-in-ones are a great investment for the new season. Opt for belted designs to enhance or create curves. V-necklines and buttons on the chest worn undone help flatter a bigger bust, while loose-fitting legs skim over the hips and thighs. Layer roll-necks and long-sleeve tops underneath for extra warmth until the weather heats up. NOT-SO-BASIC BLOUSES A useful piece in any wardrobe, the blouse is a staple for both work and weekend. Look out for styles with details at the waist to flatter and enhance your figure. Tapered designs nip you in at your smallest point, whereas ties, wraps, ruching and abstract prints help to distract the eye and are forgiving on the stomach. SATIN SKIRTS We love the versatility of a satin skirt. Easily…

Addicted to your device? It may not be a bad thing. Keeping tabs on your health is tough when you’re busy living your life, but if you have your phone with you every step of the way, it can do a lot of the hard work for you. Our phones are capable of monitoring and tracking potential symptoms, and can even alert us when something goes wrong. Plus, apps now provide easy access to huge databases of health information. Here’s how your phone could help you stay healthy – and even save your life. 1 Stop you slowing down Yes, your device can track your 10,000 daily steps, but what’s next? In the Apple Health app you can access other walking metrics, such as your average pace. Walking requires…

‘MUM TAUGHT ME ALL HER TRICKS’ Megan Christian, 22, from Sittingbourne, Kent, joined the circus like her mum, Beverley, 60. Growing up, I loved hearing stories about times gone by. My grandad, Chris Christian, ran away to join the circus in the 1950s, aged just 14. He became a well-known ringmaster and fell in love with a dancer – my gran, Wendy. They had my mum, Beverley, who became an aerial acrobat. By the time I was born, in 2001, Mum, then 37, had retired. She showed me pictures and took me to shows starring my uncles and cousins. It was mesmerising – and I knew I wanted to be part of it. But it wasn’t until after college that I started working on my own act with a trapeze…

Columnist ‘THE TIMING SUGGESTS THAT THIS IS THE KING’S REVENGE’ Gosh! I confess I was not expecting that… It’s now been revealed that within just a few days of the publication of Harry’s autobiography Spare, King Charles told the Sussexes that he was evicting them from Frogmore Cottage. It was a wedding gift from the Queen and even after Megxit, the couple kept it on as their UK base, repaying that £2.4 million sum they spent on the property’s renovation. But now, despite them wanting to keep the house, which sits within the private and secure Windsor Castle estate (or ‘Granny’s back garden’ as Harry used to call it), Charles wants to give it to Prince Andrew. It’s all part of Charles’ cost-cutting drive. But I was surprised that after…

Whether it’s a gift to yourself, or for a sister, mother or friend, this beautifully scented candle will help show someone a lot of love this Mother’s Day. Bursting with delicious notes of white lily, damask rose and palmarosa, as the wax melts it will fill your home with floral aromas. Formulated with natural shea wax, the single wick candle has an impressive 45-hour burn time. Sanctuary Spa Lily and Rose Scented Candle 260g, £22, Superdrug, Boots, Sainsbury’s, lookfantastic…

FROM JUST £4.99 Spice girl Spring doesn’t automatically dictate a switch to lighter, softer scents. If you prefer your perfumes heady, bold and spicy, splash out on Jo Loves Ebony & Cassis A Fragrance, £78 for 50ml, joloves.com, which takes a scent-sual journey through the Middle East. Sweet blackberries, nutmeg, myrrh and patchouli make for a captivating mist, perfect for warmer nights. Spring clean Are you drawn to ‘clean’ aromas, like freshly-washed sheets? You’ll love Versace Dylan Purple Eau de Parfum, £55 for 30ml, Boots, which blends uplifting bergamot with juicy pear for a sweet, shampoo-like effect that will make you want to smell your wrists on repeat. The fresh, fruity notes feel so right for spring. Happiness bottled As Clinique’s bestselling women’s fragrance, you probably know someone who has…

Can’t keep still? Occasionally give the shower a miss? We all have ‘bad’ habits that can make us feel a little ashamed. But, in reality, some of them might actually boost our health. ‘Of course, habits such as smoking aren’t good for you, but others depend on where and when you perform them,’ says hypnotherapist and occupational psychologist Jivan Dempsey*. This is what determines their positive or negative impact. Intrigued? It’s time to wave goodbye to guilt and uncover the positives to these pesky habits... Fidgeting You were probably told off for not sitting still as a child, but foot tappers and thumb twiddlers are actually just getting a workout. Yes, fidgeting is, in fact, NEAT – that’s non-exercise activity thermogenesis. In basic terms, that’s any calorie-burning activity that’s not…

Spanish roast chicken thighs If you’re looking for the comfort of a roast without all the fuss, this sunshine-coloured dish is perfect. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 45 MINS COST PER SERVING: 95P ✱ 4 large chicken thighs✱ 130g chorizo, sliced✱ 1 garlic bulb, sliced in half✱ 2tsp smoked paprika✱ 2tbsp sherry vinegar✱ 425g tomatoes, diced✱ 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced into wedges✱ 1 red onion, deseeded and sliced into wedges✱ Pinch dried oregano or fresh leaves, to garnish 1 Heat the oven to 160C Fan/Gas 4. Combine all the ingredients on a baking tray, mixing well to coat the chicken in the spices. 2 Roast for 45 mins, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy. Per serving: 350 cals, 19g fat, 7g sat…

What connects actors Rob Lowe and Millie Bobby Brown? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the five-word answer. ACROSS 1 Mark _, author (5)4 Cougar (4)6 Agreeable, nice (8)13 Creepy-crawlies (7)14 Chuckled (7)15 Large sea (5)16 Fibbed (4)17 Demand firmly (6)18 Sculpted figure (6)20 Martial art (4)21 Wrinkled (5)22 Punctual (6)25 Recollections (8)28 Not as strong (6)30 Japanese poem (5)32 Pardoned (8)34 Calls on (6)35 Fly high (4)38 Rise, go up (6)39 Tennis player, _ Federer (5)40 Brave people (6)43 Welsh national emblem (4)44 Courteous (6)45 Most fortunate (8)48 Property tax (5)49 More quickly (6)51 Casual (8)54 Henry _, Man of Steel actor (6)55 Cowboy event (5)56 Dutch cheese (4)58 Pops (6)60 Type of cake (6)61 Reflected sound (4)65 Group of stars…

There’s a banging 1980s soundtrack in new Sky Max drama A Town Called Malice, which follows a south London crime family trying to reclaim their glory days on Spain’s Costa del Sol. Dougray Scott stars in a cast that also includes Jason Flemyng, American actor Martha Plimpton and Noughts + Crosses star Jack Rowan. Here, he talks about his role in the drama, the music of the era and terrible hairdos! Tell us about your character… Uncle Tony is a showman and part of his persona is to beguile people, to dazzle them. It’s all smoke and mirrors. He says he’s one thing and yet in reality he’s another guy. He’s funny and charismatic, but he’s also lethal. He’d kill you as soon as look at you! He’s enormous fun…

Columnist IS THERE STILL A CLASS DIVIDE? A can of worms has been opened by actor Jessica Barden having a pop at ‘posh’ actors wanting to take on working-class roles. The End of the F***ing World star – soon to be seen in ITV drama You & Me – has criticised her privileged peers for wanting to play tough characters from council estates. She named Emma Corrin, best known for playing the young Diana in The Crown, who recently said they were hankering after this type of ‘gritty’ and ‘feisty’ role, especially if it came with ‘outrageous accents’. ‘I hate words like gritty or feisty,’ Barden responded in an interview. ‘Gritty means working class and feisty means you have an opinion. I die inside when I read them. Why are…