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11 Amazing Bodies from The Gilded Age

The cast looks great and here's how.

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Dive into the fascinating world "The Gilded Age," a riveting drama that transports viewers back to the opulence and complexity of late 19th-century New York. The show masterfully intertwines the personal and societal challenges of an era marked by extravagant wealth and stark social divides. We will explore the intriguing lives of the stellar cast, each bringing their own unique stories and struggles to life. This series not only entertains but also offers a rich historical perspective, making it a must-watch for fans of period dramas and those interested in American history.


1. Taissa Farmiga

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Taissa Farmiga plays Gladys Russell on the show. On Instagram, she opened up about her struggles with anxiety, and how she is managing it. "There is nothing wrong with not feeling 'right' or not feeling like yourself. And you shouldn't have to hide it. Anxiety can be a paralysing monster, and it is something I have been dealing with myself.”

2. Carrie Coon

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Carrie Coon plays the lead character, Bertha Russell. She opened up about her current marriage to Tracy Letts in an interview with The Guardian. “I have a healthy, happy marriage. When I was younger, let’s say I didn’t always conduct myself with integrity in my relationships. Now I’ve found a partner who I can be truly honest with, I never want to go back.”

3. Morgan Spector

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Morgan Spector plays lead character George Russell in the series. He shared some of his diet secrets with TheLaterals.com. Spector loves to cook, and shared his favorite meal to make. “I like to grill grass-fed ribeye in the summertime. A good rub on it makes me happy.”

4. Louisa Jacobson

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Louisa Jacobson plays Marian Brook on the show. She shared her skincare routine in an interview with IntoTheGloss. In the morning, I wash my face with Goldfaden MD Detox Cleanser, because it’s nice and gentle, and it feels like it cleans my face. And then I put on a toner, January Labs. I went into Credo Beauty one day and asked for a toner that doesn’t exfoliate, and they showed me that. Beauty is funny because I never really know how much of it is placebo and how much of it is actually doing something. I don’t have a real trial and error process for most products. The toner feels really good, it’s a cool mist and smells like roses and it makes me feel happy and refreshed. Really, my morning and nighttime routines are the only times I’m actively taking care of myself. Then I use Joanna Vargas’ vitamin C serum, Rescue Serum. I think it brightens my face and adds an extra layer of moisture. And then, I use Goop Genes All-in-One moisturizer cream. I love that stuff. It took me a long time to find a moisturizer—I have combination skin—so I was very happy to find this cream because it feels very rich but it does not clog my pores. I use that morning and night. And then twice a week, I’ll use African Botanics’ enzyme exfoliator cleanser. It smells so good.’

5. Denee Benton

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Denee Benton plays Peggy Scott on the show. She opened up about her growing confidence and how she feels she is coming into herself in an interview with People. "I'm starting to feel more beautiful now than I ever have, and I think it just has a lot to do with maturing," Benton said. "The more I'm becoming myself, coming into my queerness, coming into different parts of myself...the more it's like, I can sort of feel beautiful in any space and have a lot more courage to look the way I want to."

6. Cynthia Nixon

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Cynthia Nixon plays Ada Forte on the show. She shared how she got back into exercise in an interview with Parade. “During the pandemic, I started working out with a [trainer] who my mother-in-law uses, and we’re very devoted to her. My wife and I work out with her two to three times a week, as often as we can. I’m not an incredibly athletic person, but during the first months of the pandemic, I really wasn’t doing anything. And it was not good for my body. It was not good for my flexibility.”

7. Christine Baranski

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Christine Baranski plays Agnes van Rhijn on the show. She shares her wellness approach in an interview with Parade. “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.”

8. Kelli O’Hara

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Kelli O’Hara plays Aurora Fane on the show. She revealed to SELF that she does a lot of running, and she needs to wear sunscreen each time she goes out. “I’m not too picky with what I wear, but I’m definitely a big fan of sunscreen every single day—I’m always lathering it on. I’ve been using Neutrogena face sunscreen, 110 SPF, but I just use it everywhere. I’m very fair, and when you’re spending hours training under the sun, you really need it.”

9. Audra McDonald

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Audra McDonald has a recurring role as Dorothy Scott on the show. In an interview with Glamour, she says that she is becoming a lot more accepting of things. “I’m starting to come to a point in my life where I accept that it’s going to be what it’s going to be. I just dropped my daughter off at the bus, and everybody in my orbit is buzzing around and excited about my concert and the show, but I realized that I don’t have to take any of that on. I’ve done my best to prepare. What’s most important is to be present in the moment and try to have the communion between the audience and the performer. All of the rest of the stuff is noise. I’ve learned that not only do I not have to take on that noise and energy, but it just gets in the way. So that’s my relationship with pressure today.”

10. Laura Benanti

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Laura Benanti plays the recurring role of Susan Blane, having joined the cast in season two. She talked about how having a child has changed her in an interview with Parade. “It has changed me on such a deeply profound level. For me, being a mother laid bare my fears and some core beliefs that I held about myself that I had not resolved. It made me be kinder to myself in order to be patient and loving with my daughter. When I see how innocent and beautiful she is, I am reminded that is how we all come into the world. It has made me a softer, gentler person. I want to be my best self for her because I want to make her proud.”

11. Celia Keenan-Bolger

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Celia Keenan-Bolger plays Mrs. Bruce on the show. In an interview with TimeOut, Bolger says that she did a lot of reflecting during the pandemic, and incorporated them when the acting world re-opened. “I think now, having been faced with myself, I have some information that I am working to integrate into this reopening. What is it to be reorganized inside and to visit an old space? The good news is that it feels like a lot of the people I am with are also reorganized, and that we're all working to try to bring the good stuff we learned to this thing that we love so much and try to make it better—not just for the community, but also for ourselves.”

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11 Amazing Bodies from The Gilded Age

The cast looks great and here's how.

New,York,,Ny,-,December,8,,2021:,Cynthia,Nixon,Wearing
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FACT CHECKED BY Alberto Plaza

Dive into the fascinating world "The Gilded Age," a riveting drama that transports viewers back to the opulence and complexity of late 19th-century New York. The show masterfully intertwines the personal and societal challenges of an era marked by extravagant wealth and stark social divides. We will explore the intriguing lives of the stellar cast, each bringing their own unique stories and struggles to life. This series not only entertains but also offers a rich historical perspective, making it a must-watch for fans of period dramas and those interested in American history.


1. Taissa Farmiga

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Taissa Farmiga plays Gladys Russell on the show. On Instagram, she opened up about her struggles with anxiety, and how she is managing it. "There is nothing wrong with not feeling 'right' or not feeling like yourself. And you shouldn't have to hide it. Anxiety can be a paralysing monster, and it is something I have been dealing with myself.”

2. Carrie Coon

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Carrie Coon plays the lead character, Bertha Russell. She opened up about her current marriage to Tracy Letts in an interview with The Guardian. “I have a healthy, happy marriage. When I was younger, let’s say I didn’t always conduct myself with integrity in my relationships. Now I’ve found a partner who I can be truly honest with, I never want to go back.”

3. Morgan Spector

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Morgan Spector plays lead character George Russell in the series. He shared some of his diet secrets with TheLaterals.com. Spector loves to cook, and shared his favorite meal to make. “I like to grill grass-fed ribeye in the summertime. A good rub on it makes me happy.”

4. Louisa Jacobson

Louisa,Jacobson,Attends,Paleyfest,Presents,The,Gilded,Age,Panel,AtShutterstock

Louisa Jacobson plays Marian Brook on the show. She shared her skincare routine in an interview with IntoTheGloss. In the morning, I wash my face with Goldfaden MD Detox Cleanser, because it’s nice and gentle, and it feels like it cleans my face. And then I put on a toner, January Labs. I went into Credo Beauty one day and asked for a toner that doesn’t exfoliate, and they showed me that. Beauty is funny because I never really know how much of it is placebo and how much of it is actually doing something. I don’t have a real trial and error process for most products. The toner feels really good, it’s a cool mist and smells like roses and it makes me feel happy and refreshed. Really, my morning and nighttime routines are the only times I’m actively taking care of myself. Then I use Joanna Vargas’ vitamin C serum, Rescue Serum. I think it brightens my face and adds an extra layer of moisture. And then, I use Goop Genes All-in-One moisturizer cream. I love that stuff. It took me a long time to find a moisturizer—I have combination skin—so I was very happy to find this cream because it feels very rich but it does not clog my pores. I use that morning and night. And then twice a week, I’ll use African Botanics’ enzyme exfoliator cleanser. It smells so good.’

5. Denee Benton

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Denee Benton plays Peggy Scott on the show. She opened up about her growing confidence and how she feels she is coming into herself in an interview with People. "I'm starting to feel more beautiful now than I ever have, and I think it just has a lot to do with maturing," Benton said. "The more I'm becoming myself, coming into my queerness, coming into different parts of myself...the more it's like, I can sort of feel beautiful in any space and have a lot more courage to look the way I want to."

6. Cynthia Nixon

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Cynthia Nixon plays Ada Forte on the show. She shared how she got back into exercise in an interview with Parade. “During the pandemic, I started working out with a [trainer] who my mother-in-law uses, and we’re very devoted to her. My wife and I work out with her two to three times a week, as often as we can. I’m not an incredibly athletic person, but during the first months of the pandemic, I really wasn’t doing anything. And it was not good for my body. It was not good for my flexibility.”

7. Christine Baranski

Los,Angeles,-,Jan,12:,Christine,Baranski,Arrives,For,TheShutterstock

Christine Baranski plays Agnes van Rhijn on the show. She shares her wellness approach in an interview with Parade. “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.”

8. Kelli O’Hara

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Kelli O’Hara plays Aurora Fane on the show. She revealed to SELF that she does a lot of running, and she needs to wear sunscreen each time she goes out. “I’m not too picky with what I wear, but I’m definitely a big fan of sunscreen every single day—I’m always lathering it on. I’ve been using Neutrogena face sunscreen, 110 SPF, but I just use it everywhere. I’m very fair, and when you’re spending hours training under the sun, you really need it.”

9. Audra McDonald

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Audra McDonald has a recurring role as Dorothy Scott on the show. In an interview with Glamour, she says that she is becoming a lot more accepting of things. “I’m starting to come to a point in my life where I accept that it’s going to be what it’s going to be. I just dropped my daughter off at the bus, and everybody in my orbit is buzzing around and excited about my concert and the show, but I realized that I don’t have to take any of that on. I’ve done my best to prepare. What’s most important is to be present in the moment and try to have the communion between the audience and the performer. All of the rest of the stuff is noise. I’ve learned that not only do I not have to take on that noise and energy, but it just gets in the way. So that’s my relationship with pressure today.”

10. Laura Benanti

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Laura Benanti plays the recurring role of Susan Blane, having joined the cast in season two. She talked about how having a child has changed her in an interview with Parade. “It has changed me on such a deeply profound level. For me, being a mother laid bare my fears and some core beliefs that I held about myself that I had not resolved. It made me be kinder to myself in order to be patient and loving with my daughter. When I see how innocent and beautiful she is, I am reminded that is how we all come into the world. It has made me a softer, gentler person. I want to be my best self for her because I want to make her proud.”

11. Celia Keenan-Bolger

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Celia Keenan-Bolger plays Mrs. Bruce on the show. In an interview with TimeOut, Bolger says that she did a lot of reflecting during the pandemic, and incorporated them when the acting world re-opened. “I think now, having been faced with myself, I have some information that I am working to integrate into this reopening. What is it to be reorganized inside and to visit an old space? The good news is that it feels like a lot of the people I am with are also reorganized, and that we're all working to try to bring the good stuff we learned to this thing that we love so much and try to make it better—not just for the community, but also for ourselves.”

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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.

The Haunting of Hill House kicked off Mike Flanagan's streak of supernatural horror in terrific fashion. It was gorgeous. Frightening. And it starred some of the most appealing actors ever to be scared stiff. How do they stay so fit? Flanagan's fave Carla Gugino loves yoga. Oliver Jackson-Cohen keeps his skincare routine simple. And Kate Siegel has a special trick she uses to center herself in each scene. Read on to discover how these celebs stay centered.

1. Michiel Huisman

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Michel Huisman played the older Steven Crain. He shared his fitness secrets in an interview with InStyle. "I work out on playgrounds at 6 in the morning," he says. "I did work with a trainer for a long time but not anymore. I don't have time for it, so I just do it wherever I can. Body weight."

2. Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino played Olivia Crain. She shared her go-to exercises in an interview with Coveteur. “I’ve been doing yoga since I was 13. It’s great because I can do it in a hotel room anywhere I am. I’m really into Barre3 in the West Village, it’s such a kick-ass class. If I’m in New York I'm doing Barre3 and SoulCycle. If I’m in L.A., I’m hiking and swimming.”

3. Henry Thomas

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Henry Thomas played the younger Hugh Crain. He has been acting since he was young, and talked about having to cut off his mother from managing his career to The DailyMail. “I felt a bit of pressure to not fully invest myself in that world and to stay grounded in home life. Then my mum became critical, so when I was getting supporting roles she would say ‘I don’t know why you’re not on the poster. Talk to your people. It was conflicting. But by the time I was 17 I had frozen them out and I said: ‘I’m going to do it and I don’t need your help and you’re just holding me back.’”

4. Oliver Jackson-Cohen

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Oliver Jackson-Cohen played older Luke Crain. He shared his skincare routine in an interview with GQ. “I try to keep my skincare as simple as possible,” he said. “I don’t wash my face with anything apart from water. In the winter, once out of the shower, I will occasionally spray Valmont Hydrating Fluid if it's particularly dry, followed by Ceramiracle First Light Serum. It’s very hydrating so I don’t always need a moisturiser. If I do, Crème De La Mer moisturising cream has been a long staple and is excellent.”

5. Kate Siegel

Kate Siegel played the older Theo Crain on the show. She shared her secrets for staying calm on sets with Collider. “Anything that puts me more in my head separates me from the moment-to-moment reality of acting, so any kind of meditation or things like that puts me more into my head. And so the things I like to do are kind of two-fold. One is, that part of my brain that's always kind of fumbling with the Rubik's Cube of the scene, I think is beneficial. I love her. I used to hate her, but now I love her, and so what I'll do is I'll give her something arbitrary to think about."

6. Victoria Pedretti

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Victoria Pedretti played the older Nell Crain Vance on the show. She shared her favorite self-care rituals with Byrdie. “I do yoga, for sure. I'm not necessarily working to gain a tremendous amount of muscle. I do yoga because I want to have access to my body for a long time. I've also been working on doing different forms of facial massage because I use my face a lot in my work. Doing these habits has a large effect on my mental health. I think working on our minds without working on our bodies is only doing half the work.”

7. Annabeth Gish

Annabeth Gish played Clara Dudley on the show. She revealed to Sportify It that she does a lot of at-home workouts. “My Peleton changed my world. I don’t have to park. I can make dinner and workout while it’s cooking. I can workout whenever I want. We can parent and workout in our home. Even with that, I do yoga. I hike. We take our dogs for a work all the time. I workout 4-5 days a week, not every day. Having the time to workout is a luxury, but we also make it a priority.”

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Ginny & Georgia has taken the Netflix world by storm since its premiere in 2021, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about shows on the platform. The show's second season, which was released earlier this year, continued to captivate audiences with its intriguing storyline. This series revolves around a family that relocates to an affluent town following the death of their mother's husband. However, their past secrets resurface to haunt them, setting the stage for a thrilling and emotionally charged narrative. Now, let's delve into the lives and fascinating insights of some of the talented stars from Ginny & Georgia.


1. Brianne Howey

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Brianne Howey plays Georgia Miller on the show. She revealed in an interview with Shape Magazine that she loves to go on walks. "Walking to run errands to me feels amazing or getting up to go grab a coffee around the corner," says Howey. "Then, maybe even just sitting in the park for a second to take a beat mentally and emotionally and walking back home physically checks off all the boxes, [for staying active]."

2. Antonia Gentry

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Antonia Gentry plays Ginny Miller on the show. She shared her skincare routine with Byrdie. “I wash my face, moisturize with a serum, use a cream moisturizer, and then apply sunscreen. I love La Roche-Posay and Caudalie products. I've also recently added retinol to my routine, so if I remember at night, I'll put it on before I go to bed. I can't do much more than that.”

3. Felix Mallard

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Felix Mallard plays Marcus Baker on the show. He talked about being in the public eye and dealing with social media with American Studies. “The world of social media and all of that stuff only has the meaning that you ascribe to it. You can either live or die on those numbers or you can be appreciative and know what it is. It’s not my whole world and there’s a whole life outside of that. I do try and stay off it as much as possible just because those apps are designed like slot machines, literally they’re meant to keep you scrolling. I try to just engage with it when I can and when I can handle it. All of this to say, I’m super grateful people are watching the show and that it’s resonating with so many. It’s incredible.”

4. Sara Waisglass

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Sara Waisglass plays Max Baker on the show. She revealed her favorite way to unwind with Buzzfeed. “I take way too many baths,” Waisglass said. “Like, way too many. There was a point this winter where I was taking, like, five a day. So, that's my guilty pleasure. Sweet, simple, me time.”

5. Raymond Ablack

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Raymond Ablack plays Joe on the show. He talked about being a representation for his community with PopCulturePlanet. “It's innate because it's who I am. You’re just automatically bringing who you are, my Indo-Guyanese culture, to whatever role I’m cast in. So there are all those characters, all those people, [who] are going to have some element of that because I can’t not give that.”

6. Katie Douglas

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Katie Douglas plays Abby on the show. She talks about what roles she enjoys playing in an interview with ELLE. "Moving forward, after playing such dark haunting characters, I think it would feel very freeing to do something comedic. With that being said I choose roles for many different reasons. My heart lies in the drama and the angst; it's how I love to move people."

7. Vinessa Antoine

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Vinessa Antoine joined the show in season two as Simone. She talked about her fitness journey with Soap Opera Digest. “I got an old-school Jane Fonda workout tape from the ’80s and it worked really, really well. It was challenging! Between YouTube and all the exercise DVDs you can order online for under $20, it’s very easy to pop in a DVD, move your coffee table over, throw down a yoga mat and get 15, 20 or 30 minutes in. Doing it for 15 to 30 minutes in the comfort of your own home and jumping in the shower after, you feel like, ‘Okay, that’s a start!’”

8. Alex Mallari Jr.

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Alex Mallari Jr. plays the recurring role of Gabriel Cordova. He also played Four on Dark Matter, and talked about training for it with Three If By Space. “I decided to go vegan on top of the intense workout regimen and schedule I had for myself. That said, it was for the character. I have a vision of how I want Four to look and I also want to be more athletic so that I can do more in the fight and training sequences.”

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15 Amazing Bodies of Suits Stars

Here are their tips for living.

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The iconic legal drama series, Suits, not only captivated audiences with its compelling storylines but also showcased an ensemble cast with remarkable physical and mental prowess. In this exploration, we delve into the fitness and wellness routines of some of the show's standout stars. From Meghan Markle's love for running to Gabriel Brecht's vegetarian lifestyle, and from Patrick J. Adams' kettlebell workouts to Katherine Heigl's post-baby body journey, these actors prove that staying in shape is a diverse and personal journey. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind the incredible bodies and lifestyles of the Suits stars who continue to inspire us.


1. Meghan Markle

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The most well-known star of Suits is Meghan Markle. She shared some of her favorite ways to stay in shape in an interview with Shape Magazine. “I love running, but I think you have to find a workout routine that really speaks to you, beyond trying to get goals for your body,” Markle explained. “So for me, running is I need it as much for my head and to clear my head as for keeping in shape. I love to jog.”

2. Gabriel Macht

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Gabriel Macht is a vegetarian. He talked about how he decided to become a vegetarian in an interview with Parade. “I had the best Philly cheesesteak ever, but it made me feel terrible. A friend recommended I read The China Study, and I quit eating meat. I’ve never felt better.”

3. Patrick J. Adams

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While working on Suits in 2015, Patrick J. Adams shared some of his favorite products with Toronto Life. He says that he likes to workout with kettlebells. “We regularly work 14-hour days on Suits, so I don’t have time for the gym. But I have a set of seven kettlebells at home, and a trainer in L.A. who flies up sometimes to tell me what to do with them.”

4. Sarah Rafferty

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Sarah Rafferty shared her diet secrets in an interview with Healthy Living Magazine. “I eat my fresh fruits and veggies and other whole foods. I avoid wheat and dairy, but I occasionally indulge. My husband is from Europe. He believes that cheese makes the world a better place.”

5. Gina Torres

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For Gina Torres, working out is more important than limiting her diet. “I work out so I can feel good,” she said to Health. “Sometimes I hit it hard; sometimes it’s just about getting it in. But food? I love food. I like all the no-nos. I love buttery, cinnamony, caramelly, and sometimes lemony things. And I love fried chicken and bacon!”

6. Amanda Schull

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Amanda Schull has a busy schedule, however, she always makes time for fitness. She shared her go-to workouts with Women’s Running. “If I’m not able to attend a ballet or structured exercise class, I do my own exercise routine that consists of a Pilates mat class. I also bring an exercise band to set and do leg or arm work between scenes. Healthy eating is definitely a challenge when I’m not in control of all of my meals. I usually make myself a green smoothie in the morning to take to work, and then practice as much self-restraint as possible when craft services brings naughty snacks around.”

7. Dulé Hill

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In addition to his role on Suits, Dulé Hill is best-known for his role in the series Psych and its spinoff films. Hill talked about working with the cast of Psych to Collider. “Most of the time, we’re trying to get each other to break. If we can think of something to do, to mess the other one up, then we’re gonna try to do it because it’s just so much fun. I just really appreciate the ease of working with Roday. From the pilot, and even when I was auditioning for the role, I realized that he was a comedic genius, and to be able to play with him, all these years, and learn and grow and evolve within myself, as a comedic actor, has been a joy. What I really appreciate the most is the ease of the timing. I don’t have to find the rhythm. I don’t have to search for the rhythm. It’s there. We have this musicality that goes on, between the both of us, that makes the scenes work, and I appreciate it.”

8. Katherine Heigl

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After having her son, Katherine Heigl talked about her approach to losing the baby weight on her blog. “We’ve all heard about the gals who tone up and get right back into their skinny jeans weeks after their babies birth but this was not me, nor was I trying for it to be,” she writes. “I have only lost 10 pounds since that first initial drop but that’s ok because I decided from the start that I was going to lovingly but patiently reclaim my pre baby body, and forgive the glorious imperfections that would forever grace my new post baby body. Like the caesarean scar that everyone said would be practically unnoticeable but in my case stretches almost hip to hip. Every once in awhile I look at the scar and wish I could do something to minimize it, then I think to myself that it’s actually kind of a beautiful reminder. This attitude of forgiveness and gentleness is the spirit with which I have embarked on my weight loss journey and it’s made all the difference in the world.”

9. Carly Pope

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After joining the cast of Suits, Carly Pope talked about working on the show to Kare 11. “It really is a gift for an actor to be able to come into a show and have that landscape to play with, especially if it offers a different tone to what else is going on. When I was trying to figure out how to craft Tara, to me the biggest thing that I wanted to try to create was a refreshing scene of newness. I'm hoping that we get to see a fully fleshed-out 3D person if I can last by the end of this, we'll see!”

10. Neal McDonough

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In a “25 Things You Didn’t Know About Me” article with Us Weekly, Neal McDonough revealed some of his favorite workouts. “I love riding horses,” he said. “Which I was able to do a lot while filming The Warrant. It reminded me of going to Melpet Farm on Cape Cod with my dad and siblings.”

11. Michelle Fairley

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Michelle Fairley talked about what she took from the pandemic in an interview with The Sunday Post. “As the first lockdown went on, feeling awful about so many people losing their lives and the terrible experiences people were having, I started to think about what I really wanted from life and where I wanted to be. I think most of the people I know have re-evaluated massive parts of their life due to the pandemic. It’s about trying to make those changes last, to try to make sure they remain and that you don’t just fall back into the old routine again and forget about it. It’s been a very sobering time for a lot of people.”

12. Jacinda Barrett

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Jacinda Barrett talked about how she approaches her acting career with Girl.com. "Look it's not like I'm getting the opportunities that Nicole Kidman's getting not even anywhere near it, but within your realm you make choices within what is offered to you at that time. So I guess you want to be a little bit picky in the sense that you want to choose things that keep challenging you as an actor, because not only will you get bored seeing yourself play the same character, the audience will as well."

13. Rachael Harris

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Rachael Harris talked about her wellness journey with People. She says that she used to feel guilty about working out, as she felt like she was taking time away from her kids, and had to change her mindset. "I had to reframe it because it felt like I was choosing [working out] over my kids," she says. "I had to reframe it like this, 'No, I'm choosing this for my kids and for me.' Because if I'm happy, they are going to be happy. It took a year of my mommy friends saying to me, 'It's quality — not quantity — time with your children.' "

14. Abigail Spencer

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Abigail Spencer has a busy life, but she still manages to stay in shape. Even when she’s working on set. “I wear my Fitbit and try to hit my steps,” Spencer tells People. “They even put pockets in all my costumes for it! I’m committed to hitting my step count.”

15. Vanessa Ray

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In addition to her role on Suits, Vanessa Ray also stars in Blue Bloods. She talked about an episode that focused on sexual assault in Long Island Weekly. “It definitely was ahead of its time because it really talked about matters that are very much in the press right now,” explained Ray. “That was an episode that was really important to the director Dave Barrett and myself. We worked very closely together on that episode. I’m proud of that, and I’m very proud of the fact that on our show we talk very openly about [sexual assault].”

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"Southern Charm," Bravo's hit reality show, takes us into the opulent world of Charleston's elite, blending Southern elegance with intriguing political and historical undercurrents. Since its premiere in 2014, the show has captivated audiences, leading to its ninth season and inspiring three spin-offs. The cast, known for their charismatic personalities and lavish lifestyles, also stand out for their commitment to fitness and wellness. This article delves into the fitness regimens and health philosophies of 11 of its most prominent stars, revealing how they maintain their enviable physiques amidst the whirlwind of social engagements and professional endeavors. From gym routines to outdoor adventures, and dietary insights to personal wellness journeys, these stars embody a blend of Southern charm and disciplined fitness regimes.


1. Shep Rose

Shep Rose has been a main cast member since its first season. Rose has been working on his overall health and fitness over the past few years. In this gym video he posted on Instagram, Rose is seen doing curls with workout bands. Rose captioned the post, “Shout out to all my people at Divosta And @pultehomes. I worked there in West Palm many moons 🌙 ago. Was arguably more valuable in the home builders basketball league than in the office.”

2. Austen Kroll

Austen Kroll joined the show in its fourth season. He also appeared on Winter House. Kroll likes to weight train to stay in shape. He shared this video on Instagram of himself doing bicep curls with a barbell. Kroll captioned the post, “Oh, what’s that? Sorry, I didn’t see you there. Just a little glimpse into my Thursday afternoon with @swollymammoth.llc #bisfortheguys

3. Olivia Flowers

Olivia Flowers joined the show in its eighth season. She spends a lot of time outside. One thing Flowers enjoys doing is going fishing, and shares a lot of fishing posts on Instagram. In this set, she and friends went fishing in Charleston. Flowers also posted these photos from Saint Petersburg, captioning them, “Caught some cute lil Spanish Mackerels last week in Florida.”

4. Naomie Olindo

Naomie Olindo joined the show as a friend in its third season. She was a main cast member on both the sixth and eighth seasons. Olindo shared her approach to drinking and diet on the Dabble Co podcast. “I just adjust to whatever my lifestyle is at the time. If I’m traveling a lot, I try to curb sweets and bad food because I know I’m going to be drinking. It’s just a balance. I don’t really restrict anything. I try to eat intuitively. I don’t always succeed. No one does.”

5. Cameran Eubanks

Cameran Eubanks was a main cast member on the first sixth seasons. She also appeared on The Real World: San Diego and two seasons of The Challenge. In an interview with People, Eubanks revealed that since becoming a mom, she wanted to start cooking and having family meals. "My family never really ate together, growing up, and that is a tradition that I would like to start with Palmer because it's important," says Eubanks. "We're so busy these days and I think just to have the time to sit down, not be in front of a TV or have your phone in your hand and be able to enjoy a meal, it is really good for children to experience that."

6. Danni Baird

Danni Baird was a supporting cast member on the show for its first seven seasons. She revealed to Bravo that she didn’t want to be a fulltime cast member, as she’s putting her career first. "Honestly, I literally am focusing on my career. Unfortunately, with artwork, you can't rush it. Yeah, I've really just been focused on me.”

7. Chelsea Meissner

Chelsea Meissner first appeared as a guest in season three. She then became a friend of in the fourth season, and a main cast member in seasons five and six. Meissner also appeared on Survivor: One World. She loves to swim to stay in shape. Meissner posted these photos on Instagram of herself wading in Honduras. She captioned it, “Working on my mind being just as clear.. Peek my highlight reel to view my recent video journal of the breathtaking island of Roatan.”

8. Craig Conover

Craig Conover has been a main cast member since season one. He’s also appeared on Summer House and Winter House, as his girlfriend, Paige DeSorbo, is a castmember on both shows. Conover told People that he decided to get in better shape, and started working with a trainer. "I made a decision one day that I was going to go back to the gym no matter how much it sucked. And it did suck. I was like, 'How the hell did I let myself get out of this habit?' I've made more money since I started going back to the gym than I ever have, because I'm going to the gym in the morning and just calling people all day."

9. Leva Bonaparte

Leva Bonaparte was a guest before joining the main cast in season seven. In this Instagram post, she revealed that she is taking tests to find her body’s intolerances. “I’ve always had the most perfect of health and I guess I abused it over the years somewhere with processed foods, lack of sleep, adrenal overload etc,” she wrote in the caption. “But now I’m healing, it’s a lot of moving parts. Trust the journey is not linear, but gaining control, really understanding via testing and detoxes what my body needs is primal to starting.”

10. Reagan Charleston

Reagan Charleston appeared on the spinoff, Southern Charm New Orleans. In an interview with People, she talked about rebounding from her divorce to finding love and starting a family. “I immediately realized what I had in front of me,” Charleston explained. “A second chance at love, at being happy, at a stable marriage, at having a family. I did not miss my chance to get on that boat. And yes, it wasn’t convention that I immediately was in another relationship after my divorce was finalized; I understand that. But when you know, you know. To stifle that or slow it down, it would have just felt like enormous regret.”

11. Barry Smith

Barry Smith was a main cast member on Southern Charm New Orleans. He and his co-stars talked about their diets in this video for BravoTV.com. “I’m known as the egg guy,” Smith said. “I eat egg whites. 12 egg whites, and I’ll prepare four meals throughout the day. I have five meals and two protein shakes. I eat maybe 300 grams of protein a day.”

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Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit

Discover how rising star Sharvari dominates the fitness game with strength training, yoga, padel, boxing, and running.

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Sharvari isn’t just making waves in the film industry—she’s dominating the fitness game too. Known for her roles in Munjya, Maharaj, and Vedaa, the rising star proves that strength and discipline extend far beyond the big screen.
In her latest Instagram post, Sharvari showcased her grit with a hardcore beach workout, flipping a massive tire in the sand. Dressed in a sleek black workout set, she didn’t just make the workout look effortless—she made it look empowering. Adding a playful pun to her caption, she wrote, “Never tyre’d of a good beach workout.”
So, how does she stay in such incredible shape? From strength training to boxing, here’s a look at her go-to fitness moves.

She Strength Trains

In her Instagram post, Sharvari is seen doing a strength training exercise. The Mayo Clinic says that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

She Does Yoga

Sharvari shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is yoga. Sharvari posted this video of herself doing poses on her page. John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga is very beneficial. “Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.”

She Plays Padel

Sharvari likes to play padel to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. Playing padel has a lot of health benefits. Everybody Health & Leisure says, “It improves cardiovascular fitness, helps to build strength and endurance, enhances coordination and promotes overall physical and mental well-being. Not to mention, it’s a fantastic way to burn calories.”

She Boxes

Another thing that Sharvari does to keep herself in shape is box. She first picked this up when training for the film, Vedaa. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself punching a bag. Sharvari captioned the post, “BEAST MODE on for Vedaa! ⚠️☠️🥊 Took up boxing to become Vedaa... Now I am ready to pack a punch or be strong enough to take a brutal beating 💪#Vedaa coming to a theatre near you on August 15th.”

She Runs

Sharvari likes to run to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself running on the beach. She captioned the post, “Decided to seas the day!” Better Health says that running is very beneficial. “Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can: help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise, strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, burn plenty of kilojoules, help maintain a healthy weight.”

Natasa Stankovic in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Wednesday Challenge"

Stankovic shares her go-to workout moves, from squats to lunges, cardio, Pilates, and strength training.

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Natasa Stankovic isn’t just a content creator—she’s a fitness inspiration. Known for sharing intense workout sessions on Instagram, she keeps her followers motivated with creative exercise challenges and dynamic routines.

In her latest post, Stankovic teamed up with Aleksandar Illic for a lower body blast, pushing through variations of squats and lunges. Dressed in a sleek two-piece workout set, she captioned the session, “Wednesday challenge,” proving that fitness is all about consistency and fun.

So, how does she maintain her lean, strong physique? From strength training to Pilates, here’s a look at Stankovic’s go-to workout moves.

She Does Squats

Stankovic does squats to keep herself in shape, as you can see in her Instagram video. Piedmont says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do. Although the movements appear relatively simple, squats can take time to master. Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, says practice will pay off…Hardwick explains that squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back.”

She Does Lunges

Stankovic is also seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that lunges are very beneficial to do. “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.”

She Does Cardio

Stankovic likes to do cardio workouts to keep herself in shape. She shared this video of herself doing fast box jumps in different directions on Instagram. Stankovic captioned it, “Morning cardio challenge.” Cardio exercises have a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “When you work your heart and other muscles of your body during cardio exercise, this increases oxygen supply to your whole body, allowing all muscles to work harder and more efficiently. Over time, regular cardio exercise allows your muscles to adapt to an increased workload, making regular activities seem easier.”

She Does Pilates

Stankovic shares a lot of her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight. In some of the stories, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. Pilates is very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic says, “One of the reasons Pilates is such a good workout is that it specifically focuses on building core strength.”

She Strength Trains

Stankovic likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. She shared this Instagram story of herself using dumbbells. ACE Fitness says that strength training and using weights has a lot of health 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.”

Kim French in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Real Results" Workout

Learn how she sculpts her powerhouse physique with deadlifts, lunges, squats, and more.

Kim French is more than just a personal trainer—she’s a fitness coach who empowers thousands through her Believe App and Instagram workouts. Known for her structured, effective home training plans, she proves that you don’t need a gym full of heavy weights to build serious strength.

In a recent Instagram post, French shared a glimpse of her at-home training, reminding followers that smart training delivers "REAL results." Rocking a sleek two-piece workout set, she showcased some of her go-to exercises, emphasizing that with the right strategy, anyone can see progress.

So what’s in her routine? From deadlifts to hip thrusts, here’s how French sculpts her powerhouse physique.

She Does Deadlifts

French is seen doing deadlifts in her Instagram post. This exercise has a lot of benefits. NASM says, “A Romanian deadlift is a hip-hinge pattern that works the hamstrings and glutes. It is a form of deadlift with noticeably less bend in the knee, leading to greater hamstring engagement than traditional deadlifts. The move was introduced to the masses in the 90s by Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad (an Olympic and World Weightlifting champion) and his coach Dragomir Cioroslan. The two invented the move to help Nicu strengthen his back for the clean and jerk. Today, RDLs are commonly used to strengthen the posterior chain, using the core muscles to stabilize and the hamstrings and glutes to drive the movement.”

She Does Lunges

Another exercise that French is seen doing in her Instagram post is lunges. NASM says that they are very beneficial. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

She Does Squats

French is seen doing squats in her Instagram video. According to The Cleveland Clinic, squats are very beneficial. “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture.”

She Does Hamstring Curls

French is seen doing hamstring curls in her Instagram post. According to The Mayo Clinic, hamstring curls are very beneficial. “The seated hamstring curl is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work the muscles in the back of the thigh. As the name implies, the seated hamstring curl targets the hamstring muscles here in the back of the thigh. Strong hamstring muscles help to protect your ligaments in the knee.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

French shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hip thrusts. She captioned it, “Hip Thrusts are no doubt one of the best exercises for building your Glutes but of course with any exercise, the form has to be correct for you to see the maximum benefits…✖️ Feet too far forwards will engage your hamstrings more ✖️ Feet too close to you will engage your quads more ✔️ Feet placed so your calves are vertical will engage your glutes more.”