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11 Amazing Bodies of Kaley Cuoco and Other 'Big Bang' Women

Discover how the cast of The Big Bang Theory, like Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik, prioritize wellness in their lives.

Anna Bechtel
By Anna BechtelJan 13, 2025
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The stars of the Big Bang Theory universe may bring the laughs on screen, but off-screen, they are serious about wellness. From Kaley Cuoco’s dedication to workouts that set the tone for her day to Mayim Bialik’s commitment to a vegan lifestyle, these women prioritize health in diverse and inspiring ways. Whether it’s Melissa Rauch’s love of fresh stir-fries, Christine Baranski’s Pilates sessions, or Sara Rue’s focus on conscious eating, each star has a unique approach to looking and feeling their best. This gallery celebrates 11 talented women from The Big Bang Theory and their off-screen habits that keep them energized and glowing. Discover how these actresses blend fitness, nutrition, and self-care into their lives and see why their routines are as captivating as their performances.

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco played Penny for the entire series’ run. She makes sure to workout on a regular basis. “You never leave a workout and go, ‘I wish I didn’t do that,’” she told TODAY. “Even if it wasn’t the workout you envisioned, even if it it was a little bit more low-key. Getting a good sweat sets the whole tone for the day.”

Melissa Rauch

Melissa Rauch at NBC Celebrates Fall Comedy.

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Melissa Rauch played Bernadette Rostenkowski from the third season onward. She shared some of her favorite foods to cook with in an interview with Parade. “Lots of whole grains, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Something that’s not in the book that I make a ton is stir-fries with tofu. That’s also quick and easy. It's tofu-based, but not necessarily tofu. Have you heard of Shirataki noodles? House Foods also makes them. They’re so great and kids think that they are eating spaghetti. It’s also got protein and is healthy for them. I love that.”

Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik at the LA premiere of "Moana 2."

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Mayim Bialik played Amy Farrah Fowler from the third season on. She is open about being a vegan. Bialik shared some of her favorite foods in an interview with The Beet. “Carrots are my go-to, any fruit really: grapes and berries are easiest. A handful of nuts. And air-popped popcorn! And Boba non-dairy milk tea.”

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski arrives to the 2025 National Board of Review Gala.

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Christine Baranski played the recurring role of Beverly Hofstader on the show. She talked about the importance of wellness in an interview with Parade. “Being a performer, you have to stay healthy, get your rest and be physically and vocally in shape. I’m not an exercise fanatic or terribly strict about my diet, but I eat well, sleep well and exercise. I just came from a Pilates class and, whenever I can, I power walk, take yoga or dance in my living room. When I have more time, I’d like to go back to my ballroom and Afro-Cuban dancing.”

Sara Gilbert

Sara Gilbert poses on the red carpet.

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Sara Gilbert played Leslie Winkle on the series. In an interview with Prevention, she revealed that she is doing the Spread The Health challenge, which involves working out each day. “I've let exercise slide since having my third child, and I wanted to put it back into my schedule—to regain both the physical and emotional benefits. I decided 15 minutes a day would be a manageable goal. I found it was easiest to squeeze in a daily walk or jog, though one day I was able to do an hour of yoga.”

Alessandra Torresani

Alessandra Torresani played the recurring character Claire. She is open about her bipolar 1 diagnosis. Torresani talked about how she manages her mental health to 1 and 1 Life. “My husband and mother are so supportive. They help me with so much, and they are also extremely supportive. I have a daughter to live with for now, so when I need extra help, my mom and husband are there. I always use the analogy of if I was on a plane with multiple people. I have to put my oxygen mask on first, you know if I’m feeling on edge or if a manic episode is coming on.”

Lauren Lapkus

Lauren Lapkus played Denise on the last two seasons of the show. She talked about what inspired her to become an actor in an interview with We Live Entertainment. “When I was in high school, I started taking improv classes at Improv Olympic in Chicago. That was really the huge thing for me, where I started finding my voice comedically and figuring out how I would end up getting my dream of becoming an actor. I think that path can be so amorphous and hard to figure out when you have no connections to the industry. So at the time just doing improv was a great creative outlet. Then I could see that it led to things like Saturday Night Live or TV shows and the teacher that was there.”

Sara Rue

Sara Rue played Stephanie Barnett in season two. She opened up about how her diet and approach to eating changed in an interview with Cosmopolitan. “I used to zone out without even realizing I was overeating. Because I'd lose track of what I'd eaten, I'd feel like I hadn't had enough food. What really helped me was becoming a conscious eater. I became someone who really paid attention to what I was putting in my mouth. I think that awareness gives you perspective so you can go, ‘I don't need to eat that because I just had this.’ It becomes a reasonable dialogue in your head as opposed to unconscious zombie eating, which happens to a lot of people who are really busy and running from place to place or from job to job. When you really become conscious of what you're putting into your body, you want to make healthier choices for yourself. I didn't cut out any particular foods to lose weight, but I now eat a mostly plant-based diet.”

Riki Lindhome

Riki Lindhome had a recurring role as Ramona Nowitzki on the show. In an interview with The Times, she talked about her struggles with infertility, and how women shouldn’t feel ashamed about it. “Women are often made to feel it’s somehow their fault: they’re not taking enough supplements or they’re taking too many supplements. They’re not doing acupuncture or doing too much acupuncture; they’re not working hard enough at it or they’re working too hard. We are supposed to find this perfect Goldilocks balance in everything. And never be stressed, because that’s also your fault. In reality there’s so much we don’t know about fertility, why one pregnancy works and another one doesn’t, and no one should ever feel ashamed.”

Regina King

Regina King played the recurring character of Janine Davis beginning in season six. She shared the skincare advice she received from her mother and grandmother with Glamour. “My mother emphasized the importance of moisturizing, all the way from our scalp to our toes. We always oiled our scalps and were mindful of dryness—we were a family with humidifiers. Right after we'd get out of the shower, while our skin was still damp, we'd put on Vaseline or lotion. I know I sound like an ad, but I'm really dead serious. My grandmother seriously had the softest skin I ever felt in my life, and Vaseline was always in the house.”

Kate Micucci

\u200bKate Micucci attends the New York premiere of "Fly Me To The Moon."

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Kate Micucci played the recurring role of Lucy on the show. She makes sure to eat a healthy diet. Micucci revealed in this Instagram post that she is growing her own oranges. She captioned it, “My first orange tree! When I was a kid in Pennsylvania I had a kumquat plant and I so wanted them to taste good but they were really bitter. Today’s oranges ... 💯 🍊”

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The stars of the Big Bang Theory universe may bring the laughs on screen, but off-screen, they are serious about wellness. From Kaley Cuoco’s dedication to workouts that set the tone for her day to Mayim Bialik’s commitment to a vegan lifestyle, these women prioritize health in diverse and inspiring ways. Whether it’s Melissa Rauch’s love of fresh stir-fries, Christine Baranski’s Pilates sessions, or Sara Rue’s focus on conscious eating, each star has a unique approach to looking and feeling their best. This gallery celebrates 11 talented women from The Big Bang Theory and their off-screen habits that keep them energized and glowing. Discover how these actresses blend fitness, nutrition, and self-care into their lives and see why their routines are as captivating as their performances.

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco played Penny for the entire series’ run. She makes sure to workout on a regular basis. “You never leave a workout and go, ‘I wish I didn’t do that,’” she told TODAY. “Even if it wasn’t the workout you envisioned, even if it it was a little bit more low-key. Getting a good sweat sets the whole tone for the day.”

Melissa Rauch

Melissa Rauch at NBC Celebrates Fall Comedy.

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images

Melissa Rauch played Bernadette Rostenkowski from the third season onward. She shared some of her favorite foods to cook with in an interview with Parade. “Lots of whole grains, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Something that’s not in the book that I make a ton is stir-fries with tofu. That’s also quick and easy. It's tofu-based, but not necessarily tofu. Have you heard of Shirataki noodles? House Foods also makes them. They’re so great and kids think that they are eating spaghetti. It’s also got protein and is healthy for them. I love that.”

Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik at the LA premiere of "Moana 2."

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Mayim Bialik played Amy Farrah Fowler from the third season on. She is open about being a vegan. Bialik shared some of her favorite foods in an interview with The Beet. “Carrots are my go-to, any fruit really: grapes and berries are easiest. A handful of nuts. And air-popped popcorn! And Boba non-dairy milk tea.”

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski arrives to the 2025 National Board of Review Gala.

Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Christine Baranski played the recurring role of Beverly Hofstader on the show. She talked about the importance of wellness in an interview with Parade. “Being a performer, you have to stay healthy, get your rest and be physically and vocally in shape. I’m not an exercise fanatic or terribly strict about my diet, but I eat well, sleep well and exercise. I just came from a Pilates class and, whenever I can, I power walk, take yoga or dance in my living room. When I have more time, I’d like to go back to my ballroom and Afro-Cuban dancing.”

Sara Gilbert

Sara Gilbert poses on the red carpet.

Rich Fury/Getty Images

Sara Gilbert played Leslie Winkle on the series. In an interview with Prevention, she revealed that she is doing the Spread The Health challenge, which involves working out each day. “I've let exercise slide since having my third child, and I wanted to put it back into my schedule—to regain both the physical and emotional benefits. I decided 15 minutes a day would be a manageable goal. I found it was easiest to squeeze in a daily walk or jog, though one day I was able to do an hour of yoga.”

Alessandra Torresani

Alessandra Torresani played the recurring character Claire. She is open about her bipolar 1 diagnosis. Torresani talked about how she manages her mental health to 1 and 1 Life. “My husband and mother are so supportive. They help me with so much, and they are also extremely supportive. I have a daughter to live with for now, so when I need extra help, my mom and husband are there. I always use the analogy of if I was on a plane with multiple people. I have to put my oxygen mask on first, you know if I’m feeling on edge or if a manic episode is coming on.”

Lauren Lapkus

Lauren Lapkus played Denise on the last two seasons of the show. She talked about what inspired her to become an actor in an interview with We Live Entertainment. “When I was in high school, I started taking improv classes at Improv Olympic in Chicago. That was really the huge thing for me, where I started finding my voice comedically and figuring out how I would end up getting my dream of becoming an actor. I think that path can be so amorphous and hard to figure out when you have no connections to the industry. So at the time just doing improv was a great creative outlet. Then I could see that it led to things like Saturday Night Live or TV shows and the teacher that was there.”

Sara Rue

Sara Rue played Stephanie Barnett in season two. She opened up about how her diet and approach to eating changed in an interview with Cosmopolitan. “I used to zone out without even realizing I was overeating. Because I'd lose track of what I'd eaten, I'd feel like I hadn't had enough food. What really helped me was becoming a conscious eater. I became someone who really paid attention to what I was putting in my mouth. I think that awareness gives you perspective so you can go, ‘I don't need to eat that because I just had this.’ It becomes a reasonable dialogue in your head as opposed to unconscious zombie eating, which happens to a lot of people who are really busy and running from place to place or from job to job. When you really become conscious of what you're putting into your body, you want to make healthier choices for yourself. I didn't cut out any particular foods to lose weight, but I now eat a mostly plant-based diet.”

Riki Lindhome

Riki Lindhome had a recurring role as Ramona Nowitzki on the show. In an interview with The Times, she talked about her struggles with infertility, and how women shouldn’t feel ashamed about it. “Women are often made to feel it’s somehow their fault: they’re not taking enough supplements or they’re taking too many supplements. They’re not doing acupuncture or doing too much acupuncture; they’re not working hard enough at it or they’re working too hard. We are supposed to find this perfect Goldilocks balance in everything. And never be stressed, because that’s also your fault. In reality there’s so much we don’t know about fertility, why one pregnancy works and another one doesn’t, and no one should ever feel ashamed.”

Regina King

Regina King played the recurring character of Janine Davis beginning in season six. She shared the skincare advice she received from her mother and grandmother with Glamour. “My mother emphasized the importance of moisturizing, all the way from our scalp to our toes. We always oiled our scalps and were mindful of dryness—we were a family with humidifiers. Right after we'd get out of the shower, while our skin was still damp, we'd put on Vaseline or lotion. I know I sound like an ad, but I'm really dead serious. My grandmother seriously had the softest skin I ever felt in my life, and Vaseline was always in the house.”

Kate Micucci

\u200bKate Micucci attends the New York premiere of "Fly Me To The Moon."

Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images

Kate Micucci played the recurring role of Lucy on the show. She makes sure to eat a healthy diet. Micucci revealed in this Instagram post that she is growing her own oranges. She captioned it, “My first orange tree! When I was a kid in Pennsylvania I had a kumquat plant and I so wanted them to taste good but they were really bitter. Today’s oranges ... 💯 🍊”

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20 Amazing Bodies of Iconic TV Sitcom Stars

Here’s how they stay in shape.

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Anna Bechtel
By Anna BechtelAug 18, 2023
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Anna Bechtel is a freelance writer currently based in Hamden, CT.
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FACT CHECKED BY Alberto Plaza
✓Evidence-Based

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Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest.

We are committed to bringing you researched, expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food, health, and wellness. We know how important making choices about your overall health is, and we strive to provide you with the best information possible.

From Alison Brie's rigorous weightlifting routines to Sofia Vergara's balanced approach, here we delve into the fitness and wellness regimens of beloved TV sitcom stars. Learn how Jennifer Aniston embraced self-care, Aubrey Plaza mastered skincare, and Kaley Cuoco conquered high-intensity circuits. Discover Courteney Cox's skin care wisdom, Mindy Kaling's active lifestyle, and Ellie Kemper's rejuvenating morning rituals. Explore the diverse paths of Cobie Smulders, Julie Bowen, and more, as they share their strategies for maintaining well-being amidst Hollywood's demands. From yoga to dietary insights, join us in uncovering the healthy habits that empower these icons.

1. Alison Brie

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To get in shape for GLOW, Alison Brie worked with trainer Jason Walsh. He shared what it was like working with the actress with SELF. “She was deadlifting I think over 165 pounds for reps. She could have been doing more but that’s the last number I can remember off the top of my head. She can crank out 11 full-body hanging pull-ups. She was doing over 300 pounds on hip thrusts, and hundreds of pounds on the sled. She would do push-ups with 50 pounds of chains on her back.”

2. Sofia Vergara

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Sofia Vergara’s trainer, Jennifer Yates, shared the actress’ fitness secrets with Marie Claire. "Typically, if we have a good filming schedule where she has availability, we'll work out between 5-7 days, which is a lot. But she takes a lot of time off when she's busy. It's fine to give yourself a break—your body comes back stronger. You have to let your body rest, even if you're working out a few days during the week. That's why we rotate with Sofia. We have days in between when she rests. If you exhaust the muscles, you're more prone to getting injured."

3. Jennifer Aniston

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Jennifer Aniston opened up about how she improved her wellbeing to InStyle. “My level of anxiety has gone down by eliminating the unnecessary sort of fat in life that I had thought was necessary. Also realizing that you can't please everybody. And what good does that do if you're just little bits of yourself? Let's try to be the full all of who we are so we can come to the table. The way the media presents us folk in this business is like we're always trotting around the world, on beaches having fun. But there are a lot of other, less obvious things that go into it.”

4. Aubrey Plaza

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Aubrey Plaza shared her skincare secrets in an interview with The Cut. “It’s pretty simple, especially now that Peet Rivko exists. It’s cleanser, moisturizer, oil. Done. If I feel like I’m super hormonal or I’m having breakouts — a lot of times, because I’m an actor, I have so much makeup on my face and people are putting makeup on my face all day, and sometimes it irritates my skin — I’ll have to throw in an acne product or something like that to help me out a bit.”

5. Kaley Cuoco

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Kaley Cuoco works with trainer Ryan Sorensen to help her stay in shape. Sorensen talked about Cuoco’s workouts with Shape. "Her training regimen consisted of high-intensity circuit full-body training, like cardio, strength training, and lots of core twice a week. Hot yoga once a week, and a couple of days a week she would ride (cycling), which is a beast of a workout."

6. Courteney Cox

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Courteney Cox shared some of her skincare secrets with GetTheGloss. “I don’t think I even thought about a moisturiser or washing my face until I was in my 30s. Now I have such a regimen especially with cleaning my skin - I use a hot towel to deep cleanse always. I would also say don’t over-pluck your eyebrows otherwise you may not have any left when you are older.”

7. Mindy Kaling

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Mindy Kaling shared some of her wellness secrets with TODAY. She says that walking is one of her favorite ways to stay in shape. “Sometimes I’ll be like, ‘Well, I have four different times today where I have 10 minutes so let’s just walk instead of sitting down and checking Instagram,'" she said. “So instead of it being like one chunk of exercise in the beginning of the day or none at all, I’m now just deciding that I’m going to be a more active person all the time.”

8. Ellie Kemper

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Ellie Kemper is all about finding time to relax. She tells Women’s Day that she likes to do this in the morning. "It usually involves just sipping coffee and breathing," she says. "Which sounds a little corny, but it is just breathing in, breathing out. It’s just having a moment of not reading anything, not going on my phone, letting my brain empty for a minute. That recharges me."

9. Cobie Smulders

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Cobie Smulders likes to do Pilates to help her stay in shape. She told StyleCaster, “I’m a big Pilates girl. And I’ve recently gotten back into dance. There’s this type of dance called PlyoJam. I like to do any exercise that has really loud music. I was Spinning for a while, but I’ve gotten back into this dance class and Pilates.”

10. Julie Bowen

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Julie Bowen likes to go outside. Specifically, she likes to run. She tells Women’s Day, "I just want to feel good, and I want my brain to feel good, and that means going outside. You don't need any equipment. You don't need anything other than this desire to take care of yourself."

11. Amy Poehler

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In an interview with The Guardian, Amy Poehler opened up about her career. She says that vulnerability is something that helps her. “I think if you’re doing your job right, you should be feeling unsure and vulnerable because it means you’re pushing yourself to try new things. Doesn’t vulnerability find its way into everything? I’ll answer the opposite, which is I certainly don’t feel invulnerable in any way at all.”

12. Mary Louise Parker

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Mary Louise Parker shared some of her skincare secrets with The Bare Magazine. “I think a hefty percentage of good skin is keeping it as clean as possible,” she says. “I once heard Stevie Nicks say that no matter what else happened at night, even if she was stumbling down drunk, she made sure to clean her face. I have, more than once, forcibly pushed a friend staying the night into the bathroom to clean their face. I remember being at the Hotel Costes with my friend Nikk,i and its 4 AM, and we just got in and suddenly I became the complexion police. Now my daughter is the same way, and she’s like me in that she loves makeup but doesn’t wear a lot of it. I like Nars and Kevyn Aucoin. The Clairsonic helps a lot. I also like that Nuface device. I just started using it and I think it works. I like Skinceuticals products and Retrouve. Sunscreen I wear when it rains. I wear it every day. My mom never went in the sun. She and my sister are completely natural and to me, the most beautiful women on earth, along with my daughter of course!”

13. Jenna Fischer

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Jenna Fischer tells Good Housekeeping that she’s a big fan of yoga. "When I do yoga regularly, I feel so good," says Fischer. "It's my mind, body, and spirit cleanse. After a long weekend of play dates and sporting events and kid birthday parties, I can't tell you how much I crave my Monday morning yoga class.”

14. Mayim Bialik

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Mayim Bialik opened up about her struggles with body image and an eating disorder on her podcast. "I'm trying to release the pressure of being 15 pounds lighter, which is what I, quote, 'should be,' by Hollywood standards," Bialik said. "I'm trying to release the pressure of caring that I'm wearing the clothes that make me look like those other women, even though I'm not those other women."

15. Melissa Rauch

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In addition to being an actress, Melissa Rauch is also a chef, and has her own cookbook on healthy eating. She shared some of her favorite healthy foods in an interview with Parade. “Lots of whole grains, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Something that’s not in the book that I make a ton is stir-fries with tofu. That’s also quick and easy. It's tofu-based, but not necessarily tofu. Have you heard of Shirataki noodles? House Foods also makes them. They’re so great and kids think that they are eating spaghetti. It’s also got protein and is healthy for them. I love that.”

16. Terry Crews

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Terry Crews revealed his typical diet in an interview with Men’s Health. “When I wake up, the first thing I do is have a glass of water...and I put amino acid powder inside—I like to call it stardust. I drink that all morning and afternoon. And, then I’m off to the races.”

17. Rob Lowe

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Rob Lowe is open about his use of the Atkins program to help him eat healthy. "This is the way I've been eating anyway for 20 years,” he told E! Online. “Even before I started my relationship with Atkins. I've been eating the Atkins way anyway because we know that watching your carbs and watching your sugar is how most people should be eating."

18. Neil Patrick Harris

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Neil Patrick Harris likes to use the Tonal home gym to help him stay fit. He explained why to AskMen.com. "It's essentially a big flatscreen TV turned on its side, it has two arms that can adjust to different lengths and heights, and then it uses electromagnetism to increase and decrease the weight. It's very challenging yet very intuitive.”

19. John Krasinski

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To prep for his role in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, John Krasinski made sure to get in shape. He shared the process in an interview with Men’s Health. "I gotta be honest: It was brutal at times. We did tons of metabolic work, dragging sleds and all this stuff I've seen NFL players do."

20. Joel McHale

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Joel McHale uses the 4-Hour Body Diet to help him eat healthy. He explained this in an interview with Men’s Journal. “It's a slow carb diet, so you can eat things like beans and lentils—which are carbohydrates, but they’re not the same as wheat or potatoes—and all the protein and vegetables you can. There’s also a Slow Carb App. The theory is your body goes into, not a starvation mode, but ‘Oh, we’re not getting a bunch of sugar any more,’ so we’re going to treat it accordingly. Then, once a week, you go nuts. You have a huge cheat day and that shocks your body into going ‘Oh, we’re gonna keep the metabolism going fast because this is how you eat, and we’ve gotta get all this stuff out of here.’ Then when you go right back to the slow carbs, your body is still keeping your metabolism going fast.”

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20 Amazing Bodies of Iconic TV Drama Stars

They bring the heat.

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By Anna BechtelMay 08, 2024
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Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest.

We are committed to bringing you researched, expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food, health, and wellness. We know how important making choices about your overall health is, and we strive to provide you with the best information possible.

In a world of spies, scandals, and law and order, one thing remains consistent on TV's most popular dramatic shows: The iconic stars who star in them stay fit. After all, what's more fun than seeing courtroom showdowns, medical emergencies and family meltdowns through the eyes of good-looking celebs? Here we've collected the best wellness tips from stars like Kerry Washington, Keri Russell, Viola Davis and more.

1. Kerry Washington

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Kerry Washington played Olivia Pope on Scandal. She tells The Cut that she likes to exercise first thing in the morning. "It depends on what I’m working on at the moment, but generally I start my day between 5 and 6 a.m. with a workout. I do a combination of Pilates, weight training, and cardio. I also love to be outdoors, whether it is swimming or hiking."

2. Mariska Hargitay

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Mariska Hargitay plays Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU, being the longest running TV character of all time. She talked about what she loves about the role to People. “We’ve been on a parallel journey,” she says. “There’s a thing WWOBD, what would Olivia Benson do? The fans would always talk about it, and one day it hit me. I also have those moments where I’ve sort of slipped into her. If there’s a crisis, I just take over and lead like that. Being strong and fearless. It’s sort of this perfect feminist story.”

3. Priyanka Chopra

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One of Priyanka Chopra’s roles was as Alex Parrish on the ABC drama, Quantico. She tells Into The Gloss that she uses a lot of organic products to take care of her skin. “Lemon or lime in water is really great for skin. Coconut water, too. I had troubled skin, but I never had acne. My skin just didn’t glow much, so I learned early that what I eat really matters. In India, people love turmeric. They make turmeric milk, and sometimes I mix it with some cream or yogurt and turn it into a scrub. You’d be amazed at what it can take off your skin.”

4. Mandy Moore

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Mandy Moore played Rebecca Pearson on This Is Us. She opened up about having to make changes to her diet to Women’s Health. “I found out that I don’t actually have celiac, but I have a severe gluten intolerance,” Moore says. “So I try to stick to a mostly gluten-free diet. Not super strict, like I’ll have soy sauce and stuff like that, but I’ll stay away from bread and other big culprits.”

5. Sarah Michelle Gellar

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Sarah Michelle Gellar played Buffy Summers on Buffy The Vampire Slayer. She shared some of her skincare secrets with Shape Magazine. "I treat my skin nicely, and it's not necessarily this specific product per se...But it's about making sure that every night, I wash my face. And it's not just wash it and go to bed. I wash it, I rub it, I prep it, I give it minerals, you know, the same way you would treat the rest of your body."

6. Alyson Hannigan

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Alyson Hannigan played Willow Rosenberg on Buffy The Vampire Slayer. She competed on the recent season of Dancing With The Stars, and shared how the show changed her body to Life & Style. “It’s insane. First of all, I lost 20 pounds – and I’m all muscle, which is incredible. My healthy eating’s gone out the window, and now I’m just, like, eating whatever I can. I think it’s more a testament to how out of shape I was when I started. Dancing for four hours a day.”

7. Keri Russell

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Keri Russell played Elizabeth Jennings on The Americans. She shared her skincare routine with Shape. "I have dry skin, so I use super-creamy Eve Lom Cleanser (Buy It, $80, sephora.com). Two years ago, my makeup artist—who gets me ready for the fancy things—said, 'You know, you should do this facial before an awards show.' So I went to the Joanna Vargas spa, and after I did it I was like, 'Oh, this is what they've all been doing.' You know what really works, actually, which I just was telling my girlfriends about? That weird mechanical [microcurrent] device called the NuFace. I do notice a difference. Beyond that, I try to wash my face at night."

8. Gabrielle Union

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One of Gabrielle Union’s many roles was as Mary Jane Paul on Being Mary Jane. She shared her approach to beauty and living in the public eye with WhoWhatWear. “People are going to have a lot of say about everything for your whole life. You’re never going to make 100% of people happy. Start with yourself—start and end there. Don’t make excuses for it. Don’t explain it. Do what makes you happy. If you want thin eyebrows, bitch, you better go for it! It’s no one else’s business.”

9. Viola Davis

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Viola Davis won an Emmy for her role as Annelise Keating on How To Get Away With Murder. Davis shared her skincare routine with Allure. “I'm a product [fanatic]. I'm not necessarily into clothes and the only shoes I love are my sneakers, of course, but [I love beauty products]. I have my acids, my peel pads. I use those, and then I have my essential oils. After I shower, I slather on lemongrass, lavender, or frankincense essential oils. I love perfume. I love my Hermès perfume. I love my Creed perfume — I spray that on even at night, 'cause it makes me feel pretty.”

10. Sandra Oh

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Sandra Oh played Cristina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy and Eve Polastri on Killing Eve. Her trainer, Dove Rose, shared Oh’s approach to fitness with Us Weekly. “What’s so beautiful about someone like Sandra and most of my clients staying so consistent is that they stay strong enough w​​here, regardless of our ages, we continue to kick ass. She works hard. That’s why she looks so damn good.”

11. Jodie Comer

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Jodie Comer is best known for her role as Villanelle on the hit series, Killing Eve. She revealed her skincare secrets to W Magazine. “In the morning, I always like to use a toner—either a rose toner or some sort of mist moisturizer—and I cleanse and tone. I use the Radiance Resilience Moisturizer which works incredibly on me. It has a really nice, almost perfect consistency; a little goes a long way and I like the smart individual packaging. My friend asked me, ‘Don’t you miss sticking your finger in a pot of cream?’ and I was like, ‘Not really, no.’ I love that it’s compact and kind of laid out for me. My favorite product of the whole line is the Overnight Recharge Cream because I feel that once I wake up and see what it’s done overnight, it gets your morning off to a nice head start. My skin is hydrated, and I would say it’s my initial go-to.”

12. Alyssa Milano

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Alyssa Milano played Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed and Savi Davis on Mistresses. In an interview with The Huffington Post, she talked about her approach to work-life balance. “There are no tips that I can give because every day is something different, you know? It’s a very hard balance for sure. But I do find that the most important thing in being a working mother is to just try, no matter how hard it is to find time for yourself and to do the things that make you happy. And do whatever it takes to help yourself relax.”

13. January Jones

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January Jones is best known for her role as Betty Draper on Mad Men. She revealed to Into The Gloss that she makes sure to take vitamins. “I am very good about taking my vitamins. [Laughs] I think my dad instilled that in me. I take vitamin C, vitamin B, turmeric, and I take probiotics and enzymes. I make sure my son takes his vitamin C and allergy serum in the morning, too. And I do take Biotin—I'm not sure if it does anything or not, but I started taking it for my nails because I had to wear acrylics for nine years for Mad Men. After we wrapped, I didn't touch them. I just let them breathe for over a year. And I literally got a gel manicure for the first time a month or so ago. I'll either do a classic red or a pinky nude—just something simple."

14. Eva Longoria

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Eva Longoria’s most well-known role was as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives. She shared her approach to fitness in an interview with ELLE. “We tend to overthink our workout routine—‘I don’t have a gym membership, I don’t have equipment at home,’—you don’t need anything to be active. Moving your body is a start. I would run five minutes a day and I couldn’t even last five minutes. Every day just built up more and more.”

15. Katherine Heigl

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Katherine Heigl played Izzie Stevens on Grey’s Anatomy. After having her son, she revealed on Instagram that she turned to the BBG Sweat app to lose the pregnancy weight. “The progress I’ve made in only 5 short weeks has kept me motivated and inspired to keep going! I am so grateful I’ve had a full year to find those ab muscles and get my butt back up where it belongs and wasn’t forced by work to snap back into shape, but it is time to make the strength, fitness and overall health of my body a priority.”

16. Laverne Cox

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Laverne Cox played Sophia Burset on Orange Is The New Black. Cox has amazing skin, and she revealed her routine to Allure. “I try to keep it simple: I just moisturize and I have a really puffy undereye area so I just do different depuffers and eye creams. That's it. Sometimes doing too many things can make your skin just kind of go crazy.”

17. Alexandra Breckenridge

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Alexandra Breckenridge played Sophie Inman on This Is Us. She shared her skincare secrets with New Beauty. “I am definitely doing a lot more now though to try to keep up with my skin, my fine lines and everything else—nothing crazy, but I want to keep my skin looking healthy and whatnot. I use the NuFace at home and I use it a lot while I’m working. I also have one of those LED lamps. I try to use that more frequently now. I’m basically just trying to take better care of my skin. I’m also very interested in lasers. I guess I’m looking forward to the point where I am not as concerned about aging, and I just kind of embrace it. I’m getting there; I don’t I have any other choice!”

18. Halle Berry

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One of Halle Berry’s many roles was as Molly Woods on the CBS series, Extant. She shared her fitness secrets with Marie Claire. “My fitness routine changes. Some days it's more cardiovascular-heavy. Some days it's working with light weights. Sometimes it's calisthenics, sometimes it's yoga, sometimes it's Pilates. I just recently got a Pilate machine at home, which I love, love, love. Sometimes it's that. I just try to mix it up. I think our bodies get used to the same exercises. So for me, it's always been important to do different things all the time.”

19. Gina Torres

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Gina Torres played Jessica Pearson on Suits and the spin-off, Pearson. She talked about her approach to fitness in an interview with Health Magazine. “With working out, it’s about strength — being able to run up the stairs and just feeling like I can get myself out of a situation,” she said. “I always want to come from a place of power, and of knowing my body. The fringe benefit of that is that I look great in some clothes … and am fit for life.”

20. Susan Kalechi Watson

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Susan Kalechi Watson played Beth Clarke Pearson on This Is Us. She revealed to People that like her character, she loves to dance. “Dance is so important to me because it’s a way of expression without speaking. I think for me it’s a more thorough way of expression. I can dance something and people will know exactly how I feel. Things that I can’t even find the words for.”

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20 Amazing Bodies of Stars Who Do Yoga

How Jennifer Aniston, Hailey Bieber, Meghan Markle and others use yoga to stay fit.

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Yoga is not only wonderful for your physical health, it’s incredibly beneficial for mental and emotional health, too—just ask Jennifer Aniston. “We live in such a fast-paced world, always going, going, going,” Aniston said. “Just making a devotion to yourself and committing to exercise is such an act of self-love. When you’re holding a pose, you learn to be patient with yourself. You’ll get there, and if you fall out of it, it’s OK. It’s not a contest. It’s not a race. It’s just life.” Well said! Here are 20 celebrities who swear by yoga as part of their health and wellness routines.

1. Jessica Alba

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Jessica Alba is all about working out with her friends—and that includes yoga sessions. “I really like taking group classes, or I like to work out with friends. I like high-intensity workouts; I like moving around a lot. I don’t like a lot of repetition,” she says. “I like Spin classes, depending on the teacher and the playlist. I do like hot yoga classes, if it’s done at a good pace. I prefer it mixed in with light weights, so like a sculpting hot yoga class. I’ll always work out with a friend because it’s more fun.”

2. Jennifer Aniston

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Jennifer Aniston starts the day with hot water and lemon—then the workouts begin. “I have a trainer, a wonderful woman who I do this spin-yoga class [with],” she says. “We spin for half an hour, and then do yoga for 40 minutes. That’s pretty intense. Then I go to a gym, where I do strength training or just my own thing on the treadmill, the bike, or the elliptical, just to change things up.”

3. Jessica Biel

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Jessica Biel loves full-body workouts as well as intense yoga sessions indoors. "I started getting into yoga about 10 years ago through a close friend who was an instructor,” she said in 2018. “At first I felt like, ‘I can’t do all those crazy poses,’ and I still can’t, but I’m not competing with anyone. I want to demystify yoga and bring it out to more women and men in the community, where it doesn’t have to be intimidating."

4. Kate Hudson

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Kate Hudson swears by Pilates, the Tracy Anderson Method, and, of course, yoga! “When I'm doing that, my body kind of goes back to where it likes to be,” she says. “I know how my muscle memory works the best.” The actress doesn’t believe in taking a break from her exercise routine. “Holidays, for me, aren't like, ‘Ooh, I have an opportunity to like sit on my butt.’ I'm not like that as a person. It's actually an opportunity.”

5. Gisele Bündchen

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Gisele Bündchen is a big proponent of yoga and meditation. "Being healthy is more than a clean diet and exercise. It's about our attitudes, emotions, beliefs, thoughts and actions," she says. "When life gets challenging always remember that the sun rises every day, bringing a new opportunity for us to try again and do better. It can get intense out there and we can get easily distracted by the noise. Awareness is key. What energy you are nurturing?"

6. Michelle Williams

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Michelle Williams loves yoga so much she founded The Yoga for Single Moms Project. “Yoga gave me relief like nothing else. It made be a better person and a better mother,” she says. “I could come back to my daughter anew… I started to think about how expensive it is to get a babysitter to take a yoga class, which makes it out of reach for so many women. The idea behind the programme is that if you can clear the time, we do the rest. It provides childcare while the mom is in the yoga class, and it’s all free.”

7. Kate Beckinsale

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Kate Beckinsale practices yoga at least six times a week—and that’s not including her other workouts! "She has great genetics and a great attitude and is very in touch with her body," says celebrity trainer Mandy Ingber. "I started training with Kate years ago, and now it's the only exercise she likes other than hiking. She has beautiful legs and long lean muscles. She's not bulky at all, and we activate a lot of muscles all at the same time."

8. Meghan Markle

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It’s no surprise Meghan Markle is a yogi considering her mother Doria teaches yoga. “I love an intense vinyasa class – and even better if it’s blasting hip-hop and done in a dark room with candlelight,” she says. “The best! I’ll do yoga a couple of times a week – hot yoga specifically.”

9. Eva Longoria

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Eva Longoria works out hard, especially since having her son in 2018. “I do a lot. I'm a runner, I do yoga, I do Pilates,” she says. “I do SoulCycle, and I'm just constantly mixing it up… Everybody thinks there's some kind of secret to looking good, but it's not a secret. It's diet and exercise. It’s honestly just being committed to a goal.”

10. Miranda Kerr

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Miranda Kerr works out six times a week, including yoga and strength training into those hardcore exercises. “I like to exercise every day, but I mix it up,” she says. “Sometimes I’ll go for a walk or a run, or I’ll do Pilates or resistance training. I may even just put some music on and let Flynn dance around while I hold the plank position for 10 minutes to strengthen my core… I’ve been practicing a mix of hatha and kundalini yoga for 15 years.”

11. Olivia Wilde

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Olivia Wilde does yoga several times a week, and walks as much as possible. “We already walk more than people in a lot of other cities. But when you have an option to walk or take a car, walk if it’s an option. I’ll take the stairs,” she says. “There’s often a way to [be active]. Rather than sitting at home and taking a call and doing a phone meeting, walk around. You could often incorporate activity into your life.”

12. Kaley Cuoco

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Kaley Cuoco swears by regular yoga sessions for her toned and strong body. "It took years for me to figure out what my body needs and that what works for my friends doesn't necessarily work for me,” she says. “Doing yoga five times a week has transformed my body. I love being toned and having muscle; it's so sexy and beautiful. And I owe it 100 percent to yoga. I go to a place called CorePower Yoga. One morning I'll take the Hot Power Fusion class, which is an amazing calorie burner. Or I'll take a Yoga Sculpt class, where we wear three-pound weights during yoga moves. The sculpt classes include 20 seconds of mountain climbing or jumping jacks between the poses, so I get cardio, too."

13. Julianne Hough

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Julianne Hough isn’t just a dancer—she loves Pilates and yoga for fitness, too. "My whole thing is, I’m not doing it necessarily to make my body look good—I’m doing it because I love it and it's fun," she says. "I feel way better when I’m working out. Once I’ve taken care of myself I can be happy and joyful and do things at my top ability, and I feel like I can give the best version of myself [to other people]. Because I'm high-energy, yoga kind of just grounds me. It makes me feel more centered and balanced. And I like hot yoga because it really stretches me out."

14. Charlize Theron

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Charlize Theron does power yoga twice a week and also loves hiking and spin classes. "I've always believed if you find something you love, exercise won't be a chore,” she says. “I love anything outdoorsy. My mom recently got me to play tennis, which I wasn't good at, but really enjoyed. If you do exercise you enjoy you're keeping yourself fit without even realizing it."

15. Halle Berry

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Halle Berry swears by regular yoga sessions for both physical and mental health benefits. “One of the most helpful stress-releasing practices for me is yoga,” she says. “To me, it's a physical form of meditation that allows me to move negative energy out of my body. Whatever type of yoga I practice, focusing on my breath and really feeling my body as I flow through and hold poses really centers me. It's like the stress just lifts right out of me. I try to do yoga at least three times a week—even if just for 15 minutes or so.”

16. Alessandra Ambrosio

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Alessandra Ambrosio makes yoga a part of her daily ritual. “I feel like I have so many rituals these days,” she says. “I start my day with a little meditation and then I love doing yoga, and then I like to drink my water and hydrate. And sometimes I'll put a little lemon in my water, so that's part of my wellness, because I think the lemon in water, it's really good for you. And, through the day, water, water, water — hydrate yourself.”

17. Nina Dobrev

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Nina Dobrev loves yoga, running, and weight training. “Yoga changed my body 100 percent,” she says. “It tones everything and leans you out...And you have to focus. If your mind is somewhere else, you'll fall." Dobrev also loves weight training. “When I was younger, I was a competitive gymnast, and then for years, the only exercise I really did was yoga and running,” she says. “It’s only recently that I’ve gotten into strength training, and I love it. It’s changed everything. I’ve experienced firsthand how high-repetition weight training doesn’t bulk you up; it simply tones and shapes. Now I feel leaner and stronger than ever.”

18. Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga has been practicing yoga since 2004, her teacher Tricia Donegan says. “Lady Gaga is something very special, because she is a woman of service. She uses her talent to make this world better, and that’s because she practices yoga. We are using her celebrityism so that people will listen. She is blessed that she has talent, but what’s special about her is that she’s going to change the world. When I teach yoga, I teach a practice of self-compassion. When you ask, how do I teach my clients, the answer is, the way they do anything is how they do everything. So if they’re successful in one part of their life, they will be successful in Bikram.”

19. Hailey Bieber

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Hailey Bieber loves hot yoga and hot Pilates—anything that works up a good sweat. "I really like boxing for cardio. And I'll do a couple of sessions a week in the gym, weight training and cardio," she says. “Exercise keeps my mind and my body really healthy."

20. Ashley Graham

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Ashley Graham loves aerial yoga, and continued working out during her pregnancy. “I tell myself, ‘This is a guilt-free workout. You have to be strong for your children. Do not feel bad about walking away from them and spending an hour on your workout.’ And I really remind myself, that even though it's very difficult, that this is going to be my guilt-free time,” she says.

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7 Amazing Bodies of the Stars of "FBI"

Here are their approaches to life.

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By Anna BechtelAug 31, 2023
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The hit series "FBI" showcases not only gripping crime narratives but also a cast of stars with incredible bodies and unique fitness approaches. From Missy Peregrym's love for athletic roles to Alana de la Garza's trust in her creative process, these actors bring more than just their acting chops to the screen. Sela Ward's poolside laps, Zeeko Zaki's protein-powered transformation, Vedette Lim's desert hikes, and Ebonee Noel's technical dialogue mastery all contribute to their on-screen personas. Even Connie Nielsen's thoughtfully curated diet reflects her commitment to holistic well-being. Join us in exploring the inspiring physical journeys of these "FBI" stars.

1. Missy Peregrym

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FBI isn’t the first action role Missy Peregrym had. She previously starred in the cop drama Rookie Blue and in the gymnastics film Stick It. According to an interview in People, these choices are intentional. "I like roles where I get to do stunts and be athletic, so I'm playing the vulnerability every woman has and also the ability to handle crazy situations.”

2. Alana de la Garza

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Alana de la Garza talked about what she likes about starring in FBIin an interview. “There is something really relaxing about that creative process when you trust the people you work with and you’re able to perform. If you’re able to take words off a page and, luckily, the words that are on our pages are just incredible. The storytellers that we have that are writing these scripts are so good that you can trust that and you’re able to feel creatively complete by trusting the other characters on the show who are also your friends. There is something relaxing about that.”

3. Sela Ward

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Sela Ward loves to swim to stay in shape. She shared this photo on Facebook of herself in the pool after doing laps. She captioned the photo, “Got my laps in for the day! Can someone hand me a towel, please?”

4. Zeeko Zaki

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Zeeko Zaki talked about his weight loss in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "The craziest part was just being kind of a different person every year. You get like 10 lbs. a year, I wanted to do it slow," Zaki explained. "But my biggest tip and the thing that I walked away from was a little trick I learned from The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferriss — 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up. So give it a shot."

5. Vedette Lim

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Vedette Lim spends a lot of time outside. Naturally, she likes to do outdoor workouts to keep herself in shape. Lim posted this photo on Instagram of herself going on a hike in the deserts of Arizona. She captioned it, “A visit to my birth state.”

6. Ebonee Noel

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Ebonee Noel has worked with Dick Wolf in both FBI and Law & Order SVU. She talked about her process with playing her roles in an interview with One Chicago. “I tried to make the technical dialogue be as interesting as possible when delivering it, because I know some of the stuff, I got the script and it’s like what am I talking about here? If I don’t know what I’m talking about, the audience is going to have no idea what I’m talking about. So it’s just fleshing out that jargon and trying to find her joy in figuring these things out.”

7. Connie Nielsen

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In a 2014 interview with Parade, Connie Nielsen talked about her diet. “For breakfast, I eat organic food with high fat content, such as whole milk yogurt, nuts, seeds, fresh fruit and a scrambled egg. I cook it in organic grape seed oil for its high omega content. I drink a cappuccino for its dose of milk and the coffee for its taste, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. At lunch, I might eat smoked salmon with a slice of Mozzarella di Bufala, made from the milk of domestic water buffalo, along with avocado.”

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Grace Charis Stuns in Golf Course Video and Reveals Her 5 Fitness Secrets

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Grace Charis is more than just a golf influencer—she’s a powerhouse on and off the course. Known for blending her love of the sport with a lifestyle that keeps her fit and fabulous, Charis recently shared a video on Instagram, inviting followers to “Come play this par 3 with me!” Decked out in a sleek white visor, matching skirt, and light pink top, she showcased not just her swing but her toned physique. So, how does she stay in such great shape? From perfecting her golf game to hitting the gym, here are the five fitness habits that keep Grace Charis on top of her game.

She Golfs

Golf is the main way Charis keeps herself in shape. Better Health states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Golf provides a stimulating mental challenge combined with a healthy walk in pleasant surroundings and can be played by people of all abilities and ages. Golf can be played on your own or in a team. It may be a casual pastime or a competitive activity. Golf can be good for your health and your heart. Walking an average course for a round of golf can be between five to seven kilometres. If you walk 18 holes three to five times a week, you’ll get an optimal amount of endurance exercise for your heart. If you pull your clubs or carry them, you’ll burn even more calories each round and benefit even more.”

She Swims

Charis likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shared these photos and videos on Instagram of herself snorkeling in Japan. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of health benefits, including building your muscles. “The built-in resistance that water provides helps build muscles and makes you stronger. And because water is more resistant than air, swimming does this faster than land workouts like running and biking.”

She Lifts Weights

Charis shared some of her favorite workouts in this TikTok. In it, she is seen doing a lot of workouts with weights. According to ACE Fitness, using weights to workout has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She Does Glutes Bridges

Charis is also seen doing glute bridges in her TikTok. NASM states that this exercise has a lot of benefits. “Glute bridges are a useful exercise for building core stability, building glute strength, and improving overall exercise form and function. When performed as a stabilization exercise, glute bridges activate the glutes to function as they are supposed to in other movements like squats, deadlifts, walking, and running. Adding weight progresses glute bridges into a strength exercise, which can build strength in the glute muscles. By increasing glute activation and strengthening the glutes, not only will your form get better in other exercises, but you might also gain the added benefit of reduced low back pain in your everyday life.”

She Does Lunges

Charis is also seen doing lunges with weights in her TikTok. Lunges are very beneficial. The Mayo Clinic reports, “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

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Alessia Tedeschi Swears By These Habits

Here’s how she stays in shape.

Alessia Tedeschi Shows Off Toned Beach Body in New Video and Shares Her 5 Fitness Secrets
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Italian model and influencer Alessia Tedeschi doesn’t just turn heads at the beach—she puts in the work to stay in top shape year-round. Known for her stunning swimwear snaps and toned physique, Tedeschi often gives fans a glimpse into her fitness routine on Instagram, sharing her go-to moves and healthy habits. From weightlifting sessions to Pilates reformer workouts, her approach to fitness is all about balance and consistency. Curious how she maintains her beach-ready body? Here are the five key habits that keep her looking and feeling her best.

She Does Squats

Alessia Tedeschi does squats

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Tedeschi shares her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight on her page. In this video, she is seen doing squats with a kettlebell. The Cleveland Clinic says that squats are very beneficial. “Squats target and strengthen your thighs, hips and butt. Why does that matter? A strong lower body is important for athletes, yes, but not just for athletes. Your lower body fuels your ability to walk, run, jump … everything, re

She Lifts Weights

Alessia Tedeschi is pictured lifting weights

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In the previous Instagram story video, Tedeschi is seen using a weight to workout. She also shares a lot of videos in the highlight of herself using weights. ACE Fitness states that doing this has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She Does Pilates

Alessia Tedeschi does pilates

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Tedeschi likes to do Pilates to keep herself in shape. She shares a lot of videos in her Instagram story highlight of herself using a reformer. Better Health reports, “The health benefits of Pilates include: improved flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body), balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body, enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs, improved stabilisation of your spine.”

She Does Burpees

Alessia Tedeschi does burpees

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Tedeschi likes to do burpees to keep herself in shape. She shared this video in her Instagram story highlight of herself doing them. The Cleveland Clinic says that burpees have a lot of benefits. “From an aerobic standpoint, burpees put your ticker to the test. The exercise offers the breath-stealing effect of running in a very condensed timeframe.”

She Does Deadlifts

Tedeschi is seen doing deadlifts with a weight in this Instagram story. Deadlifts are very beneficial. ACE Fitness says, “The most important benefit of the RDL is that it teaches the proper movement and biomechanics of standing hip flexion and extension. This is the foundational movement for squatting, whether the movement is performed with a weight in the gym or while bending over to pick an object up from the floor.”

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Rachel Platten Shows Off Incredible Figure

Here’s how she stays in shape.

Rachel Platten arrives to the 23rd Annual Christmas at The Grove Tree Lighting Celebration
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Rachel Platten is a very successful singer. She is known for songs like “Fight Song” and “Stand By You.” Recently, Platten announced on Instagram that she will be going on tour this year. She captioned a post, “I cannot wait to see your faces and hug you and cry together and feel our feelings and connect and saaaang!! Tickets go on sale this Monday. But if you’re signed up for my email list then you’ll get an email giving you early access TODAY. See you soon my friends.”

She Opened Up About Her Struggles

After having her first child, Platten opened up about her struggles on Instagram. She tells TODAY that she received a lot of support from others after doing this. "I get flooded with comments from other women and men saying that it's OK, and I'm not alone, I'm not doing a bad job," she said. “It's making me feel not isolated. I could have gone down a road of this being a much darker experience had I not learned early on to be vulnerable and vocalize what I'm going through. That's been a really big life raft for me.”

She’s Comfortable With Her Weight

On her Instagram, Platten revealed that she is not putting pressure on herself to lose pregnancy weight, as she is comfortable with herself. “I am not less worthy of love just because I can’t seem to lose those last 5 or 10 pounds of ‘baby weight.’ I’ve tried it ALL and my body is begging for my acceptance. I am stronger than ever, I am so healthy, I can dance and lift weight and carry my girls and move and live a full beautiful life and am honestly sick of trying to keep shrinking myself back to pre-baby weight. F— it.”

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Platten shared some of her skincare secrets with Health Insight. “I apply face masks regularly — twice a week or more — and often go to sleep with a thin layer of a hydrating mask instead of a moisturizer. I also have a five-step routine (cleansing, toning, using a serum, moisturizing, and using sunscreen) that I do every morning and night no matter what. It’s a form of meditation for me and reminds me that even when I’m crazy busy there’s always time to breathe and love on myself a little.”

She’s Consistent With Wellness

Platten makes sure to stay consistent with her wellness routine. She shared her secrets with Health Insight. “In addition to my daily routine, I get regular facials (or give myself mini facials when I don’t have time), drink a crazy amount of water, eat healthy foods, and wear hats almost every time I’m in the sun. As cheesy as it might sound, I really do love taking care of my skin and I put a lot of effort into maintaining it.”

She Gives Back

Platten is a big believer in giving back to others. “I think we can remember how powerful we are by giving — giving compliments, our time to charities, and random acts of kindness,” she told Health Insight. “We can feel sad and powerless when we only focus on what we don’t have or don’t want, but we can easily shift this by switching that focus to what we have to offer! In my opinion, nothing is more beautiful or attractive than a woman who knows her worth and power.”

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