New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Issue 52, 2022

Star news Who caught our eye this week He’s starred in some of Hollywood’s biggest movies and enjoyed career highlights such as getting a star on the Walk of Fame. But Ryan Reynolds says getting to meet the King is one of the pinnacles of his life so far. The Deadpool star hosted Charles, 74, and Camilla, Queen Consort, 75, at Wrexham AFC, the football club in Wales that he owns with his friend Rob McElhenney, and says he was “impossibly excited” to be meeting royalty. Ryan, 46, also revealed he and fellow actor Rob, 45, took etiquette lessons before the encounter. It was a huge coup getting their Majesties to visit the club, which the pair bought in 2020 for $4 million after it was threatened with closure. “We’ll…

He’s starred in some of Hollywood’s biggest movies and enjoyed career highlights such as getting a star on the Walk of Fame. But Ryan Reynolds says getting to meet the King is one of the pinnacles of his life so far. The Deadpool star hosted Charles, 74, and Camilla, Queen Consort, 75, at Wrexham AFC, the football club in Wales that he owns with his friend Rob McElhenney, and says he was “impossibly excited” to be meeting royalty. Ryan, 46, also revealed he and fellow actor Rob, 45, took etiquette lessons before the encounter. It was a huge coup getting their Majesties to visit the club, which the pair bought in 2020 for $4 million after it was threatened with closure. “We’ll do anything to uplift and elevate this community and this club, and…

And just like that, welcome to the last issue of 2022! It’s been a big year in many ways and I know lots of people are ready to have some down time. Our bubbly cover star Hilary Barry has long been a beacon of hope for so many Kiwis – most recently during lockdowns when she would dress up for Formal Fridays to cheer us on. She’s also an ambassador for charity Dress for Success, which aims to empower women and she wanted to highlight their latest campaign. They even styled her for our photo shoot! From page six, Hilary also talks about finding the freedom to be herself, what her parents taught her and the catchphrase that’s so important in her family. From page 12, we reflect on the…

And just like that, welcome to the last issue of 2022! It’s been a big year in many ways and I know lots of people are ready to have some down time. Our bubbly cover star Hilary Barry has long been a beacon of hope for so many Kiwis – most recently during lockdowns when she would dress up for Formal Fridays to cheer us on. She’s also an ambassador for charity Dress for Success, which aims to empower women and she wanted to highlight their latest campaign. They even styled her for our photo shoot! From page six, Hilary also talks about finding the freedom to be herself, what her parents taught her and the catchphrase that’s so important in her family. From page 12, we reflect on the remarkable…

When the Weekly catches up with broadcaster Hilary Barry, she doesn’t have a tiara on her head. Nor is she wearing her 7th Form ball dress. Which is mildly disappointing because anyone who follows the star’s social-media platforms will be familiar with her famous Formal Friday dress-ups during Covid lockdown, where she urged people to have fun with their wardrobe. “I’ll let you in on a secret,” whispers Hilary, 52. “I held on to that dress because it was the first one that was made for me by a proper seamstress. Mum sewed me beautiful clothes, but for my ball, she took me to a proper dressmaker and I felt very special. “When I got it out for Formal Friday, I couldn’t do up the zip, but as was the fashion in…

When the Weekly catches up with broadcaster Hilary Barry, she doesn’t have a tiara on her head. Nor is she wearing her 7th Form ball dress. Which is mildly disappointing because anyone who follows the star’s social-media platforms will be familiar with her famous Formal Friday dress-ups during Covid lockdown, where she urged people to have fun with their wardrobe. “I’ll let you in on a secret,” whispers Hilary, 52. “I held on to that dress because it was the first one that was made for me by a proper seamstress. Mum sewed me beautiful clothes, but for my ball, she took me to a proper dressmaker and I felt very special. “When I got it out for Formal Friday, I couldn’t do up the zip, but as was the…