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In the mag – September 10, 2007

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On-Sale Monday September 3, 2007

Jennifer Hawkins: ‘My beach body secrets’

Elle Macpherson, watch out. Jennifer Hawkins is fast becoming the new “body” and it’s not hard to see why. With her beautiful features and to-die-for physique, the 22-year-old has become one of Australia’s most in-demand celebrities…

Lose 5 kilos fast with our amazing celebrity diet! The stars have lots of help when it comes to dieting, but you don’t need a personal chef to stick to the celebs’ new secret weapon: The 5-Factor Diet…

Remembering Steve — one year on

A year ago on September 4, the world was shocked by the tragic death of global wildlife warrior Steve Irwin. Now, friends and family share their memories of the Crocodile Hunter with Woman’s Day.

Prince Albert: My mother and I

Twenty-five years after the fatal car crash that killed Princess Grace of Monaco, her only son affectionately recalls the life of an extraordinary mother.

Ed and Jaynie’s beautiful baby boy

Temptation host Ed Phillips and his fiancée Jaynie Seal, the Nine Network’s sunny weather girl — show off their gorgeous new son Hayden William Phillips.

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Paul and Renee’s flirty date

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Sir Paul McCartney and Renée Zellweger turned plenty of heads as they flirted up a storm at a US concert — but at least one onlooker was less than thrilled by the celebrity pairing.

Former supermodel Christie Brinkley appeared to be annoyed as Renée moved in on Sir Paul at a Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers gig in the Hamptons — scowling as the actress smiled, laughed and hung on his every word during a cosy interlude with the Beatles legend.

“Christie was casting less-than-delighted glimpses in their direction,” says a spywitness.

Just weeks ago Christie and Sir Paul sparked romance rumours with their own telling body language at the same venue. The pair even slow-danced, with the former Mrs Billy Joel seen resting her head on his shoulder.

“Christie is a huge fan of Sir Paul,” says a friend. “She would love to get to know him better.”

Renée’s flirting wasn’t the only reason she drew stares at the concert — her gaunt appearance also sparked comments.

“It’s almost as if she is wasting away,” says a fellow concert goer. “Her legs and arms are incredibly thin.”

While the star famously stacked on 13 kilos to play Bridget Jones, she has since adopted a strict macrobiotic diet and exercises two hours a day.

More hot gossip in this week’s Woman’s Day (on-sale September 3)

Update (September 3, 2007): Renee and Paul were spotted on a dinner date together on Thursday. They entered and exited the restaurant separately but spent more than two hours in deep conversation over a romantic candlelit dinner.

Are Renée and Paul a good match? Leave your comments below…

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Prince Albert: My mother and I

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Twenty-five years after the fatal car crash that brought Monaco’s fairytale to a premature end, Princess Grace’s children have helped create an amazing exhibition to honour her memory.

The Grace Kelly Years, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco until September 23, is a moving tribute to the legendary actress, princess and mother. Creating the exhibition, filled with personal items, gowns, private videos, and even love letters from her husband Prince Rainier, was an emotional experience for the family.

Abandoning his famous reserve, the princess’s only son affectionately recalls the life of an extraordinary mother.

Since you ascended to the throne in 2005, you have been very involved in maintaining the legacy left by your father. Do you now feel the need to concentrate on your mother’s?

We felt it was time to pay tribute to our mother in a very significant and personal way. It’s important for my nieces and nephews, and for a whole new generation, so they can understand the kind of impact she had.

Did seeing all those things stir up a lot of memories?

It was strange. For instance, there are gowns that we hadn’t seen in years. We would ask each other, “Do you remember the day Mum wore this dress?” The collages and her personal belongings also showed us who she was and how she lived.

Was it painful for you to delve into the past?

No, it wasn’t painful. Of course, the emotion is always there. But time heals, so there’s a lot of happiness as well.

What memories do you have of your mother?

Too many to count, but especially those moments I shared just with her. My parents never travelled together for security reasons. So I’d travel with my mother and we’d make the most of the time, chatting about everything.

Her death was so sudden and so tragic. It must have been a terrible blow for you. Can you tell us about that day, September 14, 1982?

To lose one of your parents so young, and especially to lose your mother, is a devastating experience. I remember the day very clearly. She had just left our house at Roc-Agel. Just before she went, she came into my bedroom to try and get me up and out of bed. My father told me the news while I was having breakfast.

Do you think it was tougher for Stephanie, who was in the car during the accident?

Yes, I do. I think that we underestimated the trauma of the accident with Stephanie. We also underestimated the difficulties she had to overcome afterwards — both the physical injuries and the spiritual pain…

For the full interview see this week’s Woman’s Day (on-sale September 3)

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Ed and Jaynie’s beautiful baby boy

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There’s no question the outlook is fine for tiny Hayden William Phillips as he nestles snugly in his mother’s arms. His proud first-time parents — Temptation host Ed Phillips and his fiancée Jaynie Seal, the Nine Network’s sunny weather girl — already think he’s a star.

Delivered by caesarean on the advice of Jaynie’s doctor because his head wouldn’t engage, young Master Phillips — Hayden “because we liked it” and William, which is Grandfather Seal’s middle name — weighed in at a healthy 3.2kg with “huge feet”.

“He’s got Ed’s eyebrows and nose and, apparently, he’s got my lips and chin,” laughs the doting mum. “Just as long as he inherits my neatness gene,” jokes Ed.

Little Hayden means even more to a family devastated by a tragic car crash that disabled and eventually caused the death of Jaynie’s much-loved sister, Marty.

“I think Hayden is an amazing reward for my parents, Del and Warren, who devoted their lives to Marty for so long,” smiles the 35-year-old forecaster.

The family’s heartache has never fully healed, but Hayden’s arrival — at 8.18am on August 2 in Sydney’s Prince of Wales Private Hospital — blew everybody away…

For the full story and more gorgeous photos see this week’s Woman’s Day (on-sale September 3)

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Hollywood’s hot new diet

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The stars have lots of help when it comes to dieting, but you don’t need a personal chef to stick to the celebs’ new secret weapon: The 5-Factor Diet.

Created by Harley Pasternak, who holds a master’s degree in exercise physiology and nutritional sciences and has been a trainer for 15 years, The 5-Factor Diet and fitness plan is incredibly easy to follow.

Consisting of five small meals six days a week (plus one diet-free cheat day), and five weekly workouts, it’s shaping some of the hottest bodies in Hollywood.

Harley’s clients include Jessica Simpson, Katherine Heigl, Mandy Moore, Alicia Keys, Eva Mendes and Vanessa Williams.

While the celebs get the personal touch from Harley, working out in his Los Angeles studio and having his specially created meals home delivered — at a cost of $120-$140 a day — he has a website (www.5factordiet.com) and a book (The 5-Factor Diet, published by Meredith Books) to help the rest of us slim down and shape up too.

For more information about the 5-Factor Diet, plus sample meal plans and recipes, see this week’s Woman’s Day (on-sale September 3)

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Jen’s beach body secrets

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Elle Macpherson, watch out. Jennifer Hawkins is fast becoming the new “body” and it’s not hard to see why.

In this week’s Woman’s Day, the former Miss Universe reveals how she maintains one of the hottest bikini bods around.

“I love exercise but I also like to eat, so I really have to step up things a bit, especially when I’m going to be in a bikini,” says Jen.

Her routine includes getting out with her personal trainer several times a week doing yoga, pilates and cardio work.

“Some girls are naturally thin but I have a lot of muscle tone. I’d need to really starve myself to be as thin as some of those girls and achieve that waif look and I’m not prepared to do that. And I love my food too much! You don’t need to starve yourself to be beautiful.”

Jennifer’s approach is to keep her diet healthy. During winter, instead of tucking into rich comfort food, she ate chicken, fish and salads to maintain a bikini-ready body.

But there is one temptation Jennifer can’t resist. “I love lollies!” she says…

For the full story, see this week’s Woman’s Day (on-sale September 3)

Lose 5kg fast! Check out Hollywood’s new secret weapon: The 5-Factor Diet

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Remembering Steve – one year on

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Terri Irwin and children, Bindi, 9, and Bob, 3 “To mark the one-year anniversary, I would like the opportunity to thank everyone, the many thousands who sent messages of love and support — we greatly appreciate it. I can still feel Steve’s presence in the zoo and our home … he will walk with me, and most certainly our children, forever. We will be celebrating Steve’s life and achievements on a special ‘Steve Irwin’ day, on November 15. He left behind an extraordinary legacy.”

Prime Minister John Howard “He is sadly missed. He really was the genuine article, he was the same in private as in public. He was a devoted family man and enjoyed life. He brought immense joy to millions of people, especially to children. On September 4 last year, Australia lost a wonderful and colourful son.”

John Williamson, singer/songwriter and friend “Steve was an even nicer bloke off camera, if that’s possible. With all his fame, he remained a humble young fella astounded by his popularity. His heart was well and truly soaked in wildlife, and his love for the natural earth seemed to empower him. His greatest gift, to my mind, was his way of getting an environmental message across to millions in an entertaining way. This was more important to him than his fame. If he’s only remembered as the Crocodile Hunter, his wonderful gift will be wasted.”

Peter Beattie, Queensland Premier “It’s hard to believe it’s a year since Steve’s tragic death. He was an extraordinary ambassador for Queensland, and his passion for wildlife conservation and contribution to research deserve our respect. At this difficult time for the Irwins we will take a moment to remember Steve’s good work, and acknowledge the bravery and commitment of Terri and the Irwin family as they work to continue his legacy. He was an original and he is much missed, not just in Australia but across the world.”

Wes Mannion, Director Australia Zoo “Steve would be so very, very proud that many of his dreams have been brought to life, with the zoo growing at a rapid pace, with record crowds and awesome developments, most notably the completion of Elephantasia — the country’s largest Asian Elephant facility. He was a remarkable man whose enthusiastic personality, passion for life and conservation shone through many amazing projects. He is still in the hearts of us all.”

Rupert McCall, poet “I think a selected verse of the poem I dedicated to Steve following his death, The Crocodiles Are Crying, best reflects how I feel:

“A world so large and loyal that it’s hard to comprehend.

I doubt we truly count the warmth until life meets an end.

To count it now I say a prayer with words of inspiration.

May the spotlight shine forever on his dream for conservation.”

Tony Frisby, lifelong mate and best man at Steve’s wedding in Oregon, USA, in 1992 “Steve is never far from my mind and I doubt that will ever change. He epitomised everything that you wanted in a mate …loyal, trustworthy and respectful. We can all learn from his passion and compassion. He had a heart of gold and didn’t waste a minute of his life. My heart goes out to his family, who he loved more than anything in this world.”

Don Aldous, Caloundra City Mayor “He was one of a kind — a great man who would always be remembered for his passion for life and his enormous contribution to wildlife education and preservation. Steve was passionate about life. He was passionate about his zoo and the environment. He put Berrwah, Caloundra City and the Sunshine coast on the world map. As an environmentalist, a role model, a businessman and philanthropist, Steve made an enormous contribution, not only to his community but to the world he lived in. He will not be forgotten.”

In this week’s Woman’s Day (on-sale September 3), Steve’s best friend John Stainton looks back on the Crocodile Hunter’s amazing legacy

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I blackmailed my maths teacher

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I should have failed VCE maths. About half way through year 12 my parents got divorced and my attitude spiralled out of control, according to my teachers. But my parents were too busy arguing to notice my grades falling or that I was skipping more classes than I was attending.

By September, my form teacher told me I needed to pull my socks up or I’d fail. Luckily I was naturally good at most subjects so passing them wasn’t going to be an issue. Maths, however, was a problem. Without a good result in maths, I wouldn’t get into uni. So I did the only thing I could do — I blackmailed my maths teacher.

It was too late to study properly for the exam, too late to learn an entire year’s worth of maths, a subject I’d always struggled with. So one afternoon after school I told Mr Harrington I wanted to discuss my progress.

We met in our usual classroom. There was no one else around. The school was deserted. As Mr Harrington spoke about the importance of studying, I hiked up my skirt to reveal my thighs and crossed my legs to give him a good view. He coughed and looked away.

So I leaned forward into his line of sight and undid the top two buttons on my shirt. I’m a well-endowed girl and he got an eyeful of cleavage. He turned bright red but said nothing. Did nothing.

So I took his hand and put it on my thigh. He pulled away, but not before he’d had a good feel.

“What do you want?” he asked me quietly.

“I want to pass the exam.”

Since he would be supervising the exam room, I told him to turn a blind eye to the cheat notes scrawled on my arm beneath my sleeves. If he didn’t, I’d report that we’d had an indecent relationship.

He protested his innocence but we both knew that wouldn’t matter. My allegations would be investigated and even if he proved his innocence, his reputation would be damaged. People would always have doubts, including his wife.

So he agreed, quite readily in the end.

I passed and am now doing well at uni. One day Mr Harrington rang me out of the blue. He wanted to have coffee. Feeling guilty, I agreed. I wanted to apologise and explain about the terrible place I had been in emotionally at the time of the blackmail. But all he wanted to do was touch my thigh again.

“You owe me,” he said. Then he told me he’d always wanted me, even at school. He’d been thinking of me ever since I’d come onto him in the classroom. He was glad it had happened, he said.

Disgusted, I got out of there quickly. It served me right I suppose. I’d invited his attention in the first place so I decided not to report him. Instead, I knuckled down and studied.

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We remember Steve Irwin

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One year on from his tragic death on September 4, 2006, we remember Steve Irwin — a great Australian.

Larrikin, conservationist, snake wrangler, croc hunter, TV star, husband and dad. Steve Irwin was all of these.

He may have been born in the suburbs of Melbourne, but his heart was firmly in the wild. And, the wilder and more dangerous the animals, the better he seemed to like it. Sadly, on September 4, 2006, Steve Irwin, 44, was killed in a freak accident after being speared in the heart by a stingray’s barbed tail in the waters off Batt Reef, in north Queensland.

In this special photo tribute — the last photographs and interview Steve did with his wife, Terri, and children Bindi and Bob shortly before his death — we remember him fondly.

Steve Irwin’s death was a watershed moment in history; share your memories of his death with us below …

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Dad’s the best!

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Surprise Surprise Gotcha! host Jackie O, 32, and her father Anthony Last, 62

What do you admire about each other?

Jackie: “His humour, and he is straight to the point.”

Anthony: “How she’s kept her feet on the ground despite all the hoo-ha that goes on. She’s still got no airs and graces and talks to her mum every day on the phone for hours.”

**Australian Idol judge Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson, 44, and daughters

Esme,16, and Edie, 14**

What do you try to instil in your daughters?

Dicko: “Most teenage kids don’t want to listen to a middle-aged buffoon like me. The only advice I’ve ever given and want to stick to is follow your passion.

McLeod’s Daughters star Michala Banas, 28, and her father, City Homicide creator/writer John Banas, 57

What has Michala inherited from you?

John: “My hair!”

Michala: “When he had hair, it was just like mine. No, hopefully if I’ve inherited a quarter of the talent, that would be good.”

Australia’s Funniest Home Videos host Toni Pearen, 35, and dad Ray, 69

What was Toni like as a child?

Ray: “Precocious. She was always into showbiz.”

Toni: “Dad was always driving me around to shows and classes, basically facilitating this crazy life I lead.”

See this week’s Woman’s Day for our special Father’s Day interviews with Don Lane, Paul Mercurio, Casey Donovan, Troy Cassar-Daley and Craig Lowndes.

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