New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Issue 16, 2021

If there was any doubt of Catherine O’Hara’s comedy icon status, there won’t be any more after last week’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. The 67-year-old Schitt’s Creek star, who plays eccentric former soap star Moira Rose, won the Best Actress in a Comedy category and her triumph at the SAGs completed her clean sweep. She is only the fourth person in history to win all five major award shows in one season. In her acceptance speech, the ever-humble Catherine credited the writers of the hit show, which also won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, with her success. “They’re amazing writers,” she enthused. “Their hilariously empathic storytelling gave me and everyone in the town from which I’m currently estranged every possible chance to love, be loved, make…

If there was any doubt of Catherine O’Hara’s comedy icon status, there won’t be any more after last week’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. The 67-year-old Schitt’s Creek star, who plays eccentric former soap star Moira Rose, won the Best Actress in a Comedy category and her triumph at the SAGs completed her clean sweep. She is only the fourth person in history to win all five major award shows in one season. In her acceptance speech, the ever-humble Catherine credited the writers of the hit show, which also won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, with her success. “They’re amazing writers,” she enthused. “Their hilariously empathic storytelling gave me and everyone in the town from which I’m currently estranged every possible chance to love, be loved, make happy fools of…

It’s a milestone birthday for anyone and so, with Queen Elizabeth turning 95 this month, it is only fitting that much of this week’s issue is dedicated to celebrating a woman who has committed her life to service. While Her Majesty is well-known as someone who can inspire and lead, behind closed doors there are a few surprises! I remember a few years ago interviewing someone who had worked at Balmoral Castle. He was wandering the grounds one day and unexpectedly bumped into the monarch – he was so surprised, he didn’t recognise her at first. She was very friendly as they chatted and she told him that she was a big fan of New Zealand! He was even more surprised when they bumped into each other much later and…

She’s three decades past the age most people retire at, but her dedication to duty is as phenomenal as ever. And as the Queen prepares to celebrate her 95th birthday this month, praise is already flowing for her unstinting service of almost 70 years. The Queen’s milestone birthday on April 21 has prompted a flood of tributes for the way she’s performed as monarch, and has also led many to reminisce about the woman behind the crown. One of those to speak out about what she’s really like is her childhood friend and bridesmaid, Lady Pamela Hicks. Pamela, 91, who was also the Queen’s lady-in-waiting for a period, admits that as she watched her friend’s coronation back in 1953, she wondered how the 27-year-old would cope with the demands of…

It’s a milestone birthday for anyone and so, with Queen Elizabeth turning 95 this month, it is only fitting that much of this week’s issue is dedicated to celebrating a woman who has committed her life to service. While Her Majesty is well-known as someone who can inspire and lead, behind closed doors there are a few surprises! I remember a few years ago interviewing someone who had worked at Balmoral Castle. He was wandering the grounds one day and unexpectedly bumped into the monarch – he was so surprised, he didn’t recognise her at first. She was very friendly as they chatted and she told him that she was a big fan of New Zealand! He was even more surprised when they bumped into each other much later and…

She’s three decades past the age most people retire at, but her dedication to duty is as phenomenal as ever. And as the Queen prepares to celebrate her 95th birthday this month, praise is already flowing for her unstinting service of almost 70 years. The Queen’s milestone birthday on April 21 has prompted a flood of tributes for the way she’s performed as monarch, and has also led many to reminisce about the woman behind the crown. One of those to speak out about what she’s really like is her childhood friend and bridesmaid, Lady Pamela Hicks. Pamela, 91, who was also the Queen’s lady-in-waiting for a period, admits that as she watched her friend’s coronation back in 1953, she wondered how the 27-year-old would cope with the demands of the duty she’d…