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        20 Amazing Bodies of Female Christmas Movie Stars
    Here’s how they stay in shape.
By Anna BechtelNov 03, 2023
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Explore the amazing bodies of 20 female Christmas movie stars. From Kelly Rowland's Pilates passion to Melissa Joan Hart's fitness journey, these leading ladies share their wellness secrets. Genelle Williams shines in her roles, balancing comedy and drama, while Jana Kramer finds solace in workouts. Emily Kinney's self-acceptance journey empowers, and Jodie Sweetin raises her voice against injustice. Claire Coffee, Hilarie Burton, and Denise Richards use their platforms for activism. Marla Sokoloff embraces motherhood and body positivity. Alexandra Breckenridge focuses on skincare, Vanessa Lachey emphasizes portion control, and Tiya Sircar shares her meal and workout routine. These stars inspire health-conscious choices, encouraging us to prioritize well-being.
1. Kelly Rowland
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Kelly Rowland starred in the Lifetime holiday movie Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding. She shared some of her diet and exercise secrets with Essence. “I love food but I have learned to eat what I like in moderation,” she said. “I drink a healthy amount of water daily and I do some form of exercise daily. Pilates has become my favorite. That stretching is real.”
2. Melissa Joan Hart
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Melissa Joan Hart has directed and starred in several holiday movies. She’s appeared in films like A Very Nutty Christmas, Holiday In Handcuffs, and A Very Merry Toy Store. Hart revealed to People that she had her husband, Mark Wilkerson, help train her. “Since he’s such an avid workout guy, I wanted to have him train me to see how my body could shift and change. This is a good way to join together and spend time – just the two of us – away from the kids.”
3. Genelle Williams
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In addition to starring in Christmas In Mistletoe Lake, Genelle Williams also stars in Family Law. She talked about the show to The PC Principle. “There have been many family law shows over the years but I feel ours is different in numerous ways. We are basically a dramedy and have a beautiful way of adding comic relief without taking away from serious subject matter. There is also a great balance between our procedural work and our own family dynamics. You really get to see these individuals for who they are while also getting to know clients and their stories in each episode.”
4. Jana Kramer
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Jana Kramer has starred in holiday films like A Welcome Home Christmas, Steppin’ Into The Holiday, and Christmas In Louisiana. She tells Us Weekly that fitness is something she’s passionate about. "Working out for me is my sanity…Even just going for a walk, that is a place where I come back and I'm like, 'I feel good, I feel balanced.’”
5. Emily Kinney
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Emily Kinney starred in Santa Bootcamp, directed by Melissa Joan Hart. In an interview with Yahoo, Kinney opened up about her body image issues and how her single helped her move past them. “I remember when I wrote ‘Skinny,’ the question that I was having in my head was many times coming back to this control thing. Truly, I was weighing myself really often — and if I'd gained a few pounds, it'd ruin my day,” she confesses. “And then I just started to feel like, ‘This is ridiculous.’ One of the lines in that song is ‘let the world grow while I'm shrinking,’ and that's so ridiculous. No, I want to grow as a person. Like, why is [thinness] the measurement of my worth?’”
6. Jodie Sweetin
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Jodie Sweetin starred in Merry Swissmas. After the 2018 accusations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the actress revealed that she was also assaulted on Instagram. “I will not sit still. I will not stay quiet. Although I may never be as brave or as unflinching in the face of such an inquisition as she was today, it has given me hope. That maybe, just maybe, female survivors of sexual assault may be heard. Even if our voice is barely above a whisper. #imwithher #listentoyourwomen#tellyourtruth #ihearyou.”
7. Claire Coffee
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Claire Coffee starred in the movie Holly’s Holiday. She has supported several different causes on Instagram. In 2020, Coffee was very vocal in her support of the Black Lives Matter movement. She shared these photos of her family at a protest, captioning it, “Thank you, @jonbatiste, for creating this place of hope & love for change.”
8. Hilarie Burton
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Hilarie Burton starred in the movie Christmas On The Bayou. She tells Cosmopolitan that she loves spending time outside. "I feel my best when I'm up to my elbows in dirt, playing in my garden," she says. "I work in the world of make believe, so when I can do tangible tasks—planting vegetables, building things, or painting, that's how I like to squeeze exercise in.”
9. Denise Richards
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Denise Richards starred in the holiday film A Christmas Reunion. She shared some of her workout secrets in an interview with Best Fit Magazine. “I know it’s a workout but I really enjoy Pilates, it’s my time to be by myself,” she says. “I didn’t do it for a while and just came back to it and set up a Pilates reformer in my home.” 
10. Marla Sokoloff
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Marla Sokoloff starred in the film A Christmas Wedding Date. She talked about the pressure to lose weight after having her children in an essay with MomTastic. Sokoloff says that her children inspired her to not obsess over her weight. “I also don’t obsess over hours at the gym anymore. I would rather hang out with my family at the zoo on a Saturday morning than hit up a spin class. I truly don’t have the time to care like I used to and I’m 100 percent okay with that! I’m also proud to say that my daughters do not even know the D word exists. We never speak of diets or dieting or DEPRIVING for that matter. What they do know is that their parents love to eat healthy, they love to exercise, and they also love to break all of the rules sometimes and make ‘smores way past bedtime.”
11. Alexandra Brekinridge
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Alexandra Brekinridge starred in the holiday film Christmas Around The Corner. She talked about her approach to skincare and aging in an interview 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!”
12. Vanessa Lachey
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Prior to hosting Love Is Blind, Vanessa Lachey starred in the 2018 film, A Twist Of Christmas. She tells Us Weekly that she and her family utilize portion control to eat healthy. “I think portion control is always the biggest thing that people can do, because it’s impossible to say, ‘Change the way you eat.’ I have three kids, like, I’m gonna constantly be eating whatever’s on their plate. That’s just how it is.”
13. Tiya Sircar
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Tiya Sircar starred in the film Christmas Lost and Found. She shared her typical meals and workouts in an interview with Grub Street. “I take full-body weight-training classes at a place called Novo Body in Encino, and you have to eat a little something beforehand or else you might pass out. This class is no joke! So about 30 minutes before, I had what I have every single morning: Bigelow Earl Grey tea with coconut creamer from Trader Joe’s and agave. My parents are from India, so I grew up with this tea culture, and tea time is a very big deal. It’s why I don’t wake up and drink coffee. Also, I had one slice of Dave’s Killer Bread — 21 Whole Grains and Seeds is my JAM — with some smashed banana.”
14. Danica McKellar
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Danica McKellar starred in the 2012 film Love At The Christmas Table. She shared her diet secrets in an interview with E! Online. “I try to stay away from dairy and sugar. No gluten. Almost no dairy, no sugar, nothing artificial. I only drink water. I've heard that staying in shape is 80 percent diet, 20 percent exercise."
15. Lea Thompson
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Lea Thompson starred in Love At The Christmas Table alongside McKellar. In 2014, she shared her wellness secrets in an interview with The Chicago SunTimes. “When it comes to my body, lately I take a lot of yoga, which reduces stress and keeps you in touch with your body,” Thompson said. “I’m really happy with yoga. I don’t do a lot of sugar. I eat what’s natural. I don’t drink and I don’t smoke.”
16. Charlotte Ross
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Charlotte Ross starred in the holiday movie Christmas in Paradise. She shared some of her diet secrets in an interview with Parade. “I drink a lot of decaf green tea, and after I work out, I make a whey protein shake with blueberries, chia seeds, hemp seeds and wheat grass. It’s harder to maintain muscle as we age so it's important women ‘up’ their clean protein. I eat hard-boiled eggs, keep unsalted nuts in my car, and make my own hummus every week—I’ll eat more raw vegetables with it.”
17. Mayim Bialik
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Mayim Bialik starred in the film The Flight Before Christmas. The actress has adapted a plant-based diet. Bialik shared some of her favorite foods with The Beet, including her favorite home-cooked meals and snacks. “My vegan lasagne is a safe bet, as is my vegan chili and ziti (both recipes in my book!) I love to bake so my cheesecake is usually the most requested item from friends year-round.”
18. Torrey DeVito
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Torrey DeVito starred in the film The Real St. Nick. She opened up about her vegan diet and favorite foods to People. “The way I eat is a heavy statement on my belief system,” DeVitto said. “I eat cruelty-free. It is my way of being able to take a stand against doing harm to any living creature…I enjoy eating so much. I eat for happiness, fuel and nourishment.”
19. Ashanti
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Singer Ashanti appeared in the holiday film A Christmas Winter Song in 2019. She shared some of her diet and exercise secrets with Parade. “When I'm home in NYC, I have a trainer, Raheem. We do weight training, cardio, running. I'm kind of a tomboy and I'm very competitive so I never want him to beat me. Sometimes he has me work on mobility, other times endurance, and then we’ll go for strength. I think it's important to mix it up and hit different parts of your body. We’ll do the Stairmaster, lots of core work.”
20. Megan Hilty
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Former Broadway star, Megan Hilty, starred in the Kinky Boots-inspired holiday film, Santa’s Boots. After having her first child, Hilty opened up about her baby-weight loss process to People. “I’m not putting too much pressure on myself to get in great shape,” she says. “My first goal was to be there for Viola and make sure, since I’m breastfeeding, that I wasn’t starving myself so that she could get the best nutrients too. “I just thought, ‘This is the one time in my life that I can give myself a break and not be so crazy about diet or exercise.’ It’s just not on top of my list.”
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Explore the amazing bodies of 20 female Christmas movie stars. From Kelly Rowland's Pilates passion to Melissa Joan Hart's fitness journey, these leading ladies share their wellness secrets. Genelle Williams shines in her roles, balancing comedy and drama, while Jana Kramer finds solace in workouts. Emily Kinney's self-acceptance journey empowers, and Jodie Sweetin raises her voice against injustice. Claire Coffee, Hilarie Burton, and Denise Richards use their platforms for activism. Marla Sokoloff embraces motherhood and body positivity. Alexandra Breckenridge focuses on skincare, Vanessa Lachey emphasizes portion control, and Tiya Sircar shares her meal and workout routine. These stars inspire health-conscious choices, encouraging us to prioritize well-being.
1. Kelly Rowland
Shutterstock
Kelly Rowland starred in the Lifetime holiday movie Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding. She shared some of her diet and exercise secrets with Essence. “I love food but I have learned to eat what I like in moderation,” she said. “I drink a healthy amount of water daily and I do some form of exercise daily. Pilates has become my favorite. That stretching is real.”
2. Melissa Joan Hart
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Melissa Joan Hart has directed and starred in several holiday movies. She’s appeared in films like A Very Nutty Christmas, Holiday In Handcuffs, and A Very Merry Toy Store. Hart revealed to People that she had her husband, Mark Wilkerson, help train her. “Since he’s such an avid workout guy, I wanted to have him train me to see how my body could shift and change. This is a good way to join together and spend time – just the two of us – away from the kids.”
3. Genelle Williams
Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic
In addition to starring in Christmas In Mistletoe Lake, Genelle Williams also stars in Family Law. She talked about the show to The PC Principle. “There have been many family law shows over the years but I feel ours is different in numerous ways. We are basically a dramedy and have a beautiful way of adding comic relief without taking away from serious subject matter. There is also a great balance between our procedural work and our own family dynamics. You really get to see these individuals for who they are while also getting to know clients and their stories in each episode.”
4. Jana Kramer
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Jana Kramer has starred in holiday films like A Welcome Home Christmas, Steppin’ Into The Holiday, and Christmas In Louisiana. She tells Us Weekly that fitness is something she’s passionate about. "Working out for me is my sanity…Even just going for a walk, that is a place where I come back and I'm like, 'I feel good, I feel balanced.’”
5. Emily Kinney
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Emily Kinney starred in Santa Bootcamp, directed by Melissa Joan Hart. In an interview with Yahoo, Kinney opened up about her body image issues and how her single helped her move past them. “I remember when I wrote ‘Skinny,’ the question that I was having in my head was many times coming back to this control thing. Truly, I was weighing myself really often — and if I'd gained a few pounds, it'd ruin my day,” she confesses. “And then I just started to feel like, ‘This is ridiculous.’ One of the lines in that song is ‘let the world grow while I'm shrinking,’ and that's so ridiculous. No, I want to grow as a person. Like, why is [thinness] the measurement of my worth?’”
6. Jodie Sweetin
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Jodie Sweetin starred in Merry Swissmas. After the 2018 accusations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the actress revealed that she was also assaulted on Instagram. “I will not sit still. I will not stay quiet. Although I may never be as brave or as unflinching in the face of such an inquisition as she was today, it has given me hope. That maybe, just maybe, female survivors of sexual assault may be heard. Even if our voice is barely above a whisper. #imwithher #listentoyourwomen#tellyourtruth #ihearyou.”
7. Claire Coffee
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Claire Coffee starred in the movie Holly’s Holiday. She has supported several different causes on Instagram. In 2020, Coffee was very vocal in her support of the Black Lives Matter movement. She shared these photos of her family at a protest, captioning it, “Thank you, @jonbatiste, for creating this place of hope & love for change.”
8. Hilarie Burton
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Hilarie Burton starred in the movie Christmas On The Bayou. She tells Cosmopolitan that she loves spending time outside. "I feel my best when I'm up to my elbows in dirt, playing in my garden," she says. "I work in the world of make believe, so when I can do tangible tasks—planting vegetables, building things, or painting, that's how I like to squeeze exercise in.”
9. Denise Richards
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Denise Richards starred in the holiday film A Christmas Reunion. She shared some of her workout secrets in an interview with Best Fit Magazine. “I know it’s a workout but I really enjoy Pilates, it’s my time to be by myself,” she says. “I didn’t do it for a while and just came back to it and set up a Pilates reformer in my home.” 
10. Marla Sokoloff
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Marla Sokoloff starred in the film A Christmas Wedding Date. She talked about the pressure to lose weight after having her children in an essay with MomTastic. Sokoloff says that her children inspired her to not obsess over her weight. “I also don’t obsess over hours at the gym anymore. I would rather hang out with my family at the zoo on a Saturday morning than hit up a spin class. I truly don’t have the time to care like I used to and I’m 100 percent okay with that! I’m also proud to say that my daughters do not even know the D word exists. We never speak of diets or dieting or DEPRIVING for that matter. What they do know is that their parents love to eat healthy, they love to exercise, and they also love to break all of the rules sometimes and make ‘smores way past bedtime.”
11. Alexandra Brekinridge
Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage
Alexandra Brekinridge starred in the holiday film Christmas Around The Corner. She talked about her approach to skincare and aging in an interview 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!”
12. Vanessa Lachey
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Prior to hosting Love Is Blind, Vanessa Lachey starred in the 2018 film, A Twist Of Christmas. She tells Us Weekly that she and her family utilize portion control to eat healthy. “I think portion control is always the biggest thing that people can do, because it’s impossible to say, ‘Change the way you eat.’ I have three kids, like, I’m gonna constantly be eating whatever’s on their plate. That’s just how it is.”
13. Tiya Sircar
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Tiya Sircar starred in the film Christmas Lost and Found. She shared her typical meals and workouts in an interview with Grub Street. “I take full-body weight-training classes at a place called Novo Body in Encino, and you have to eat a little something beforehand or else you might pass out. This class is no joke! So about 30 minutes before, I had what I have every single morning: Bigelow Earl Grey tea with coconut creamer from Trader Joe’s and agave. My parents are from India, so I grew up with this tea culture, and tea time is a very big deal. It’s why I don’t wake up and drink coffee. Also, I had one slice of Dave’s Killer Bread — 21 Whole Grains and Seeds is my JAM — with some smashed banana.”
14. Danica McKellar
Shutterstock
Danica McKellar starred in the 2012 film Love At The Christmas Table. She shared her diet secrets in an interview with E! Online. “I try to stay away from dairy and sugar. No gluten. Almost no dairy, no sugar, nothing artificial. I only drink water. I've heard that staying in shape is 80 percent diet, 20 percent exercise."
15. Lea Thompson
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Lea Thompson starred in Love At The Christmas Table alongside McKellar. In 2014, she shared her wellness secrets in an interview with The Chicago SunTimes. “When it comes to my body, lately I take a lot of yoga, which reduces stress and keeps you in touch with your body,” Thompson said. “I’m really happy with yoga. I don’t do a lot of sugar. I eat what’s natural. I don’t drink and I don’t smoke.”
16. Charlotte Ross
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Charlotte Ross starred in the holiday movie Christmas in Paradise. She shared some of her diet secrets in an interview with Parade. “I drink a lot of decaf green tea, and after I work out, I make a whey protein shake with blueberries, chia seeds, hemp seeds and wheat grass. It’s harder to maintain muscle as we age so it's important women ‘up’ their clean protein. I eat hard-boiled eggs, keep unsalted nuts in my car, and make my own hummus every week—I’ll eat more raw vegetables with it.”
17. Mayim Bialik
Shutterstock
Mayim Bialik starred in the film The Flight Before Christmas. The actress has adapted a plant-based diet. Bialik shared some of her favorite foods with The Beet, including her favorite home-cooked meals and snacks. “My vegan lasagne is a safe bet, as is my vegan chili and ziti (both recipes in my book!) I love to bake so my cheesecake is usually the most requested item from friends year-round.”
18. Torrey DeVito
Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images
Torrey DeVito starred in the film The Real St. Nick. She opened up about her vegan diet and favorite foods to People. “The way I eat is a heavy statement on my belief system,” DeVitto said. “I eat cruelty-free. It is my way of being able to take a stand against doing harm to any living creature…I enjoy eating so much. I eat for happiness, fuel and nourishment.”
19. Ashanti
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Singer Ashanti appeared in the holiday film A Christmas Winter Song in 2019. She shared some of her diet and exercise secrets with Parade. “When I'm home in NYC, I have a trainer, Raheem. We do weight training, cardio, running. I'm kind of a tomboy and I'm very competitive so I never want him to beat me. Sometimes he has me work on mobility, other times endurance, and then we’ll go for strength. I think it's important to mix it up and hit different parts of your body. We’ll do the Stairmaster, lots of core work.”
20. Megan Hilty
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Former Broadway star, Megan Hilty, starred in the Kinky Boots-inspired holiday film, Santa’s Boots. After having her first child, Hilty opened up about her baby-weight loss process to People. “I’m not putting too much pressure on myself to get in great shape,” she says. “My first goal was to be there for Viola and make sure, since I’m breastfeeding, that I wasn’t starving myself so that she could get the best nutrients too. “I just thought, ‘This is the one time in my life that I can give myself a break and not be so crazy about diet or exercise.’ It’s just not on top of my list.”

        
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Get ready to be inspired by the incredible physical transformations of these 20 female stars who achieved impressive levels of fitness and strength. From Linda Hamilton's intense training for Terminator: Dark Fate to Gwendoline Christie's focus on posture during her Game of Thrones days, these actresses have shown remarkable dedication to sculpting their bodies. Whether it's Gina Carano's rigorous fight training or Demi Moore's use of The Mirror workout system, each star has their own unique approach. Join us as we delve into the fitness routines and secrets of Charlize Theron, Gal Gadot, Scarlett Johansson, and many more, and discover the amazing bodies they have built.
1. Linda Hamilton
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Linda Hamilton is best known for appearing in the Terminator film series. In 2019, she opened up about how she got in shape for Terminator: Dark Fate to InStyle. “Mackie Shilstone was my fantastic trainer,” Hamilton revealed. “He’s a legend and crosses over into every sport. And he understands the body in motion. Peyton Manning has even trained with Shilstone to prepare for the Super Bowl. I got to work with him because Serena Williams was pregnant. It was a wonderful accident of timing. Yes, we lifted and pumped weight and cross-trained; there were Pilates, supplements, and a diet. I didn’t eat carbohydrates for a year and a half. But everything Shilstone did with me was in motion.”
2. Gwendoline Christie
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While starring on Game of Thrones, Gwendoline Christie worked with trainer Dalton Wong. In 2019, Wong shared some of Christie’s workouts with Harper’s Bazaar. “Posture was really important with our training,” he said. “We focused on various types of postural training focusing on hips and bum, core, shoulders and back. We implemented my mini band and glider programme to do daily at home to help improve her hips and core strength.”
3. Gina Carano
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Gina Carano opened up about her workout routine in an interview. “If I’m training for a fight I wake up in the morning and do cardio to warm up, like running on the treadmill or jumping rope, then shadow box for about 15 minutes, then do about two hours of sparring and technique. I repeat the same thing again at night.”
4. Demi Moore
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Demi Moore has starred in G.I. Jane and Striptease, which meant she had to get in shape. One thing she does now to stay in shape is to use The Mirror workout system. Moore shared this video on Instagram of herself using it, captioning it, “15 min flew by! 😜 Mirror mirror on the wall.... a tight🍑please!”
5. Charlize Theron
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Charlize Theron made sure to get in shape for Mad Max: Fury Road, Atomic Blonde and The Fast and the Furious franchise. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Theron opened up about her approach to diet and exercise. "I'm always calculating my activity. If I haven't been moving a lot, I can't eat a lot. Or maybe it's a cheat day. But I'm honest with myself."
6. Gal Gadot
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In order to play the iconic hero Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot made sure to get in shape. She worked with trainer Magnus Lygdback to do so. Lygdback talked about Gadot’s process in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “We weren’t going for the most muscle mass possible. We wanted to build a strong foundation, focus on keeping Gal mobile and uninjured.” Lygdback said Gadot did, “Leg press, front dumbbell squats, skaters and skate jumps — that’s such a good one because it recruits fast-twitch muscle fibers and works all three of the glute muscles — pull-ups, lateral raises and a ton of core work.”
7. Scarlett Johansson
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Scarlett Johansson’s trainer, Eric Johnson, talked about the actress’ workout secrets to Women’s Health. “Our training approach is dynamic and truly in tune with her state of being,” he says. “Whether that’s for an upcoming stunt that she’ll need to perform or a gym specific quest such as a pistol squat, we’ve found more success chasing attainable goals that are performance-based over a number on a scale.”
8. Jennifer Garner
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Jennifer Garner talked about her diet in a video with Harper’s Bazaar. “I always have an apple,” she said. “I prefer to have it cut up. Otherwise, if you have lipstick on, it’s a disaster. So I cut it up, and I put it back together like a puzzle, and I stick it in my bag and have it later.”
9. Angela Bassett
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Whether she’s starring as the queen in the Black Panther film series, or as a police officer on 9-1-1, Angela Bassett makes sure to stay fit. She shared some of her favorite workouts with BlackDoctors.org. “Recently, I got a couple of my girlfriends together and we walked the Rose Bowl. It’s maybe a three-mile thing. It’s about showing up and accountability. You have to say, ‘Everyone will meet at 8:15 a.m.’ I know when I have a real plan then I’m there. If my friends are waiting, that puts a pressure on me not to disappoint them.”
10. Brie Larson
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Brie Larson plays Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and she made sure to get in shape. One thing she likes to do is weight train. Larson shared this video on Instagram of herself doing squats with a barbell. She captioned the post, “No toes were hurt in the making.” According to the Mayo Clinic, weight 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.”
11. Michelle Rodriguez
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Michelle Rodriguez has starred in several action films, which means she’s in great shape. She opened up about her diet to OK! Magazine. “I eat a lot of free-range chicken. I eat a lot of salads. I gravitate towards broccoli, spinach, beets — beets are great. As far as sustenance goes, I feel I need that protein like fish or chicken to give me the boost."
12. Zoe Saldana
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The Guardians of The Galaxy star talked about her approach to food on Facebook. "I am going to remove the word 'diet' from my life,” Saldana revealed. “I am going to remind myself that it is not about losing weight, it is about being healthy, feeling healthy, for the rest of my life. I am gonna try to focus on what weekends are really for-resting and making time for your loved ones ... And when chow time arrives? I will make amazing and healthy decisions. "
13. Emily Blunt
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Some of Emily Blunt’s roles include Edge of Tomorrow and Sicario. Her trainer, Monique Eastwood, says that she does a lot of dance inspired workouts with Blunt. “To be able to help her stay fit plus add elements of dancing fitness throughout the filming was one of the most fun projects we’ve worked on,” Eastwood told Women’s Health. “We really incorporated a lot of my dance background and movement into the training programme during that time.”
14. Kate Beckinsale
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Kate Beckinsale talked about her diet and exercise secrets in an interview with Shape. "I love yoga,” the Underworld star said. “But hardcore workouts have really made a big difference in my life. I have a lot of internal energy, and intense exercise helps me channel that energy. I find balance by doing a workout that makes me pour sweat. I never was that girl before, but I am now."
15. Margot Robbie
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Margot Robbie’s film roles include Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey, and Babylon. She shared how she got in shape to play Tonya Harding in the 2018 biopic, I, Tonya, with Body + Soul. “Weights, mostly, and lots of sit-ups. It’s all the stuff you know you’re meant to do, but just can never be bothered to do, although ice-skating itself was a huge part of it.”
16. Ronda Rousey
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In 2016, Ronda Rousey talked about her diet in an interview with StyleCaster. “I follow the Dolce Diet, and for breakfast I start the day off at 7:30am with a Dolce chia bowl. That’s two tablespoons of chia, hemp, and oats, add agave nectar, cinnamon, a couple blueberries, and a tablespoon of almond butter. My diet is about maximizing my nutrient intake instead of minimizing calories, and that keeps my metabolism burning fast.”
17. Jessica Biel
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In 2017, Jessica Biel did an AMA on Reddit. In it, she was asked about her diet. “I try to eat really clean,” Biel answered. “Fruits and vegetables, fish, etc. “Don’t get me wrong, I like my cheat days and I go BIG.”
18. Cameron Diaz
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In 2016, Cameron Diaz talked about her diet to Bon Appetit. She says that she eats two meals in the morning, and they couldn’t be more different. “At my first breakfast, I just put something in my stomach before my workout—usually scrambled eggs, toast, an avocado, an apple with almond butter, overnight oats, or a piece of chicken. It's just enough to kick things into gear. Then I work out. After that, at second breakfast, I joke that I eat dinner for breakfast. It's a full meal with chicken, grains, and sautéed or roasted vegetables.”
19. Sigourney Weaver
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Sigourney Weaver has starred in some of the most iconic film series. Her credits include the Alien franchise, and the Avatar franchise. Weaver told Stellar Magazine that she is a vegan, and that she was able to keep her diet while filming Avatar. “James Cameron is also a vegan, so we have vegan caterers on the films,” she revealed.
20. Jennifer Lawrence
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Jennifer Lawrence talked about her diet and workout in an interview with Vogue. “I do work out more than normal because I have a certain way that I want to look, and a way that I want to fit into my clothes. I get photographed when I’m not asking for it, so there’s added pressure to look and feel your best. For me, it’s easier to put that extra effort into the gym instead of putting the extra effort into: ‘Oh no, I can’t eat that.’”
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        20 Amazing Bodies of Lifetime Movie Stars
    Here are their lifestyle tips.

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By Anna BechtelOct 30, 2023
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In this collection, we uncover the healthy habits, workout routines, and skincare regimens that keep these talented actors and actresses in top shape. From Jennifer Love Hewitt's dynamic approach to fitness to Tatyana Ali's emphasis on consistency, each star has a unique story to share. Discover how these celebrities maintain their physical and mental well-being, all while delivering captivating performances on the Lifetime screen. Get ready to be inspired by their dedication to health, beauty, and success. Let's dive into the incredible stories of these 20 Lifetime movie stars and their amazing bodies.
1. Jennifer Love Hewitt
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Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the 2010 film version of The Client List. She shared her workout secrets in a 2013 OK! Magazine interview.  "I try to switch it up a bit. I've found that if every week I do something different it tricks my muscles into not getting used to doing any one thing. I've been doing pilates, I've been doing yoga, I've done just plain old walking."
2. Tori Spelling
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Tori Spelling starred in the film Mother, May I Sleep With Danger? She shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Life & Style, including one of her favorite workouts. “Roller skating is back! For that, I am thankful. It keeps me moving. (And the socks are a bonus).”
3. Tia Mowry
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Tia Mowry starred in Double Wedding. She shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with EatingWell. “Health and wellness are so important in your day-to-day routine! I always start my days with supplements. Eating well and exercising are also part of my everyday routine. I try to get in an hour of activity every day. Currently, I've been working hard on sticking to a low-carb diet of protein and veggies. Getting enough sleep is also important, but tough with a 3-year-old. Sometimes I try and sneak in a nap during quiet time. Lastly, mental health is something I focus on. I love journaling, taking time to focus on myself and what I want to accomplish in the future.”
4. Alyssa Milano
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Alyssa Milano starred in the films Wisegal and Sunday’s At Tiffany’s. She tells People that she loves the Atkins diet. “I enjoy all my favorite foods. I love chicken and fish; I eat lots of vegetables, healthy fats, low sugar fruits, cheese, and nuts. Some of my favorite things include parmesan-crusted chicken with cheesy cauliflower bake and tacos night with fresh guacamole. I have all the fixings and just use lettuce cups in place of tortillas. In fact, Atkins inspired me to learn how to cook for myself and my family using foods that are lower in carbs.”
5. Melissa Joan Hart
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Melissa Joan Hart directed The Watcher In The Woods. She opened up about her weight loss to People. “It just made me happier,” she said. “It made me feel physically and emotionally lighter to be able to do the things I wanna do, to be able to wear the clothes I wanna wear, to be able to feel sexy around my husband again. I’m very proud of myself.”
6. Sarah Lancaster
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Sarah Lancaster starred in Along Came A Nanny. She talked about what roles she enjoys playing in an interview with Christian Post. “I love pieces about people and what makes them tick. The things that I like to watch in my personal life and what I like to read always take place around people's relationships and family dynamics and how people interact with one another. I loved that this story is exactly that.”
7. Kellie Martin
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Kellie Martin appeared in Death Of A Cheerleader. In a 2012 interview with SELF, Martin shared her diet secrets. “I never diet. It's taken me a long time to figure out what works for me and my body. If I get an hour workout in everyday, I don't deny myself anything. That being said, I never eat fast food, never drink soda and I stay away from all foods that are made with things I can't pronounce.”
8. Vanessa Marcil
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Vanessa Marcil starred in Bad Tutor. She shared her workout secrets on an Instagram post. “Over the last month, I started up again with [my trainer],” she wrote. “He is again keeping me on a very specialized program. I have to drink a lot of weight-gain shakes as I drop weight too easily. I have hyperthyroid disease. We only do heavy lifting and absolutely no cardio of any kind. I lift for about 30 to 40 minutes and then stretch a lot.”
9. Lacey Chabert
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Lacey Chabert starred in the movie Non-Stop. She shared some of her skincare secrets with New Beauty. “I’m a long- time fan of Dr. Lancer’s products. I always have Tower 28 shine on lip jelly in my purse. I love Ikaria Beauty Balm ($89) and Skyn Iceland Eye Patches ($33). I’m always trying to stay hydrated, so I carry 1 to 3 Life Hydration packets in my bag. I love Neutrogena sunscreen and L’Oreal Voluminous mascara ($11).”
10. Heather Locklear
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Heather Locklear starred in Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff. She shared her workout secrets in an interview with Parade. "I do resistance training three times a week. That really helps with defying gravity and keeping things in place. I have light weights to do reps with both my arms and legs. I do cardio a couple times a week on the treadmill, with the music blasting. It's what gets me through."
11. Rachael Leigh Cook
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Rachael Leigh Cook starred in the film Left To Die. She shared her approach to acting and success in an interview with Us Weekly. “So many other things happen by the time that, if you’re me anyway, it dawns on you. I don’t really relate to people who have a movie come out and they’re like, ‘I’ve arrived!’ It’s just not how I ever felt. And by the time I sort of felt like, oh snap things are kind of happening, it was more of a, ‘Oh shoot, things were happening and I immediately felt like I was in catch up mode. Do better mode. You’re not good enough mode.’”
12. Shannen Doherty
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 Shannen Doherty starred in Encounter With Danger. She shared her wellness secrets in an Instagram post. “21 days of a reset diet and today was my cheat meal. After no carbs, no sugar and clean eating from @sunfare I dived into fries, bread and wine. Oh and dessert. Loved my cheat meal but honestly, it felt like work. Right now, I just want to be the best version of myself. Not sure what that is but I know eating right is the start. Tomorrow I go back to my clean eating but for now, I will enjoy one more dessert!”
13. Hilarie Burton
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Hilarie Burton starred in Normal Adolescent Behavior. She revealed her secrets for balancing work and family to Harper’s Bazaar. "I've always believed that if you're willing to put in the work, you can have the best of both worlds, but one thing is for sure: It's going to be messy," she says. "How do I do it all? Honestly, I don't, but I try. And I know I will fail at some things, but that's okay. You can't win unless you swing, right?"
14. Tatyana Ali
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Tatyana Ali starred in the film Fatal Flip. She shared some of her wellness secrets with Black America Web. “Be consistent! Just like everything else in life, consistency counts. Sometimes we want instant results and get frustrated because they’re not coming soon enough or we hit a plateau. If you keep exercising and keep eating right though, results will eventually come.”
15. Meghan Ory
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Meghan Ory starred in The Haunting of Sorority Row. In an interview with The Bulletin, Ory says that she only takes roles she believes in. “It’s really weird, and it’s funny because I have to be careful when I take a job because if I don’t believe in the project, I can’t do it. I have to find a way to believe what I’m talking about and know that there’s something truthful in it.”
16. Danica McKeller
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Danica McKeller starred in both the Lifetime film and webseries, Inspector Mom. She talked about her diet in an interview with FOX News. "I don’t drink alcohol, I don’t drink coffee. I stay away from unhealthy food. I don’t eat sugar or gluten, not that gluten’s necessarily unhealthy, I stay away from dairy. I just keep it as clean and simple as possible. I do eat meat, but very clean cuts of meat, no bacon."
17. Haylie Duff
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Haylie Duff has starred in Lifetime films like Bad Twin and Deadly Delusion. She revealed to People that she likes to workout on a regular basis, even when she was pregnant. “It feels good to be active a little bit every day. I think it helps your body feel looser. Your body doesn’t feel like your own for a while, so it’s nice to get it moving every day.”
18. Amanda Schull
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Amanda Schull has starred in the Lifetime movies Imaginary Friend and Hunt For The Labyrinth Killer. She told Women’s Running that she likes to dance and run to stay in shape. “I still love ballet. I try to take classes when I can, it’s cathartic for me, and something my body continues to crave. I don’t run as much as I would like because of a back-injury. When I do run, I have to be very cautious about my posture. It’s quite frustrating that I can’t run more often because my husband is an avid runner, and even completed his first marathon last year at 2:51:31!”
19. Emily Osment
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Emily Osment appeared in the film A Daughter’s Nightmare. She revealed some of her favorite skincare products on Twitter. “I’ve been doing a combination of early mornings and long hours on my heavenly new job, and I’ve been using these bad boys to keep my skin looking 25 (soon to be 26) thanks @JovovoNaturals!!”
20. Natasha Henstridge
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Natasha Henstridge appeared in the film Widow On The Hill. She shared some of her skincare secrets with WENN. “I get monthly facials by a genius facialist who works out of her home, called Donna Lee, and I swear she takes years off me when I go regularly. Also now that I’m in my 40s, for a couple months of the year – usually in the fall – I use a Retinol product that sloughs off a few extra layers.”
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        15 Amazing Bodies of '80s Female Celebrities
    Here's how they stay fit all these years later.

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By Anna BechtelJan 20, 2024
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Grab your Delorian and step back into the electric and vibrant era of the '80s, a time defined by big hair, bold fashion, and groundbreaking pop culture. In this iconic decade, female celebrities weren't just screen sirens and chart-toppers; they became emblems of health and beauty, inspiring millions. From Molly Ringwald's quintessential girl-next-door charm in "The Breakfast Club" to Gloria Estefan's pulsating Miami Sound Machine rhythms, these women dominated the decade. This feature spotlights 15 extraordinary '80s female celebrities, revealing their secrets to maintaining remarkable bodies and radiant health. It's a nostalgic journey through fitness tips, dietary habits, and wellness philosophies that echo the unique spirit of the '80s.
1. Molly Ringwald
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Molly Ringwald starred in some of the ‘80s most popular movies, like The Breakfast Club. She shared some of her favorite skincare tips with The Irish Independent. “Now I’m on the hunt for the perfect sunscreen. It’s like the holy grail: finding one that works but doesn’t clog your skin. Right now, I really like this tinted one by Eve Lom. It doesn’t feel masky. I even wear it out at night."
2. Gloria Estefan
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Singer Gloria Estefan is a believer in balance when it comes to diet. She tells Parade, “I’m all about balance. In the 44 years that Emilio and I have been married, we’ve never opened a bottle of wine, just him and I, alone at home at dinner. I love wine, but it’s a social thing for us. So, if we go out and have a nice dinner, we absolutely will indulge. But if I can avoid the calories at home, I do. If I’m out with my family, we’re on vacation and I want to have dessert or eat some pasta, I will. I’m not so hard on myself because life is meant to be lived and enjoyed. I want to avoid any extreme that is going to make me have to cut anything out permanently from my life. So that’s the way I’ve lived.”
3. Michelle Pfeiffer
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Actress Michelle Pfeiffer shared her approach to aging in an interview with People. She says that she doesn’t stress out about it. “I certainly see that I’ve changed,” she said. “I just try not to dwell on it. Aging happens to every single one of us. Once you accept that it unburdens you…All I really care about is that I'm able to age gracefully and that I don't ever look like a wax figure of myself.”
4. Heather Locklear
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In the ‘80s, Heather Locklear starred in Dynasty. She shared some of her fitness secrets in an interview with Parade. "I do resistance training three times a week. That really helps with defying gravity and keeping things in place. I have light weights to do reps with both my arms and legs. I do cardio a couple times a week on the treadmill, with the music blasting. It's what gets me through."
5. Cindy Crawford
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Supermodel Cindy Crawford shared her diet secrets with Allure. She says that she believes in having a small indulgence each day. "At the end of lunch, I always have a small piece of dark chocolate — it tells my body that I'm done with my meal. In my experience, if you're craving something and deny yourself, you wind up eating five other things, and then you eat the thing you're craving anyway.”
6. Brooke Shields
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Brooke Shields is an actress and model, best known for modeling for Calvin Klein in 1980. She shared her skincare secrets in an interview with Glamour. “We don't really think of our skin as an organ, but it is the largest organ of the body,” she says. “So as I got older, I started enjoying the ritual or the idea that it's not a chore to take care of your skin…it's a privilege. It doesn't have to be 20 minutes. It can be seven minutes.”
7. Cyndi Lauper
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Cyndi Lauper is responsible for some of the ‘80s most memorable pop songs. She released “Time After Time” and “True Colors” in the decade. Lauper has psoriasis, and has had to change her diet for that reason. She opened up about this to Parade. “I used to eat what I wanted, but as my psoriasis got worse, I knew I couldn’t have spicy or fatty foods, alcohol or gluten that might cause flare-ups. I am trying to quit sugar, too. When I eat salad or something raw, I just feel better.”
8. Elle MacPherson
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Elle MacPherson is one of the most successful models of all time. Her skin is amazing, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her tips with GetTheGloss, and says that hydration is one of her biggest secrets. “I drink three litres of water every day and start each morning with warm water, lemon and ginger, and two capsules of The Skin Elixir with water.  I leave the jar of skin caps next to my toothbrush to remind me to take them.  I take two teaspoons of The Super Elixir TM ️ greens in water in the morning too. Following this, I’ll spray Ion Skin Support mist each morning to reduce redness and skin damage and then spend 15 minutes in the sun to top up my vitamin D levels.”
9. Christie Brinkley
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Christie Brinkley is one of the ‘80s most popular supermodels. She appeared in Billy Joel’s video for “Uptown Girl.” She revealed to New York Magazine that she has started avoiding diets. "I tried some pretty weird diets in the beginning,” Brinkley admits. “Everything from juice fasting to eating one kind of food at a time, to eating a grapefruit first before everything. The only thing that really lasts is a well-balanced diet."
10. Paula Abdul
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Paula Abdul rose to prominence in the ‘80s, with hits like “Cold Hearted” and “Opposites Attract.” She shared her secrets for getting through long shows and rehearsals with People. “I do a lot of stretching,” she says. “When I’m with my trainer I’m doing Pilates, I’m doing a lot of back and core work. Even though I’m dancing all day I often do straight cardio just so that I’m conditioning my body. And after each performance I usually get in an ice-cold tub. It’s not fun! It shocks your body, but it helps with inflammation.”
11. Vanessa Williams
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Vanessa Williams tells First For Women that she has a strong support system around her that she turns to. “As women, we are a community,” she says. “So don’t be afraid to ask for advice or help, and to look for a mentor. I’ve learned that there are many people who are willing to be teachers to help you along if you ask. On this Earth, we have setbacks, struggles and obstacles, but I think I’m here to learn how to keep moving ahead. You have to be able to say, ‘What is this experience teaching me?’ so you can move through it and move on in your life. Avoiding something or denying it won’t get you anywhere— but if you learn from it, you can find so much freedom on the other side.”
12. Linda Hamilton
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Linda Hamilton starred in the hit film Terminator. She also returned to the franchise, and talked about her process to InStyle. “Mackie Shilstone was my fantastic trainer. He’s a legend and crosses over into every sport. And he understands the body in motion. Peyton Manning has even trained with Shilstone to prepare for the Super Bowl. I got to work with him because Serena Williams was pregnant. It was a wonderful accident of timing. Yes, we lifted and pumped weight and cross-trained; there were Pilates, supplements, and a diet. I didn’t eat carbohydrates for a year and a half. But everything Shilstone did with me was in motion.”
13. Demi Moore
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Demi Moore rose to prominence in the ‘80s. She appeared in films like St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night… and was a member of the Brat Pack. For Moore, wellness is a priority. “For me, well-being is a choice of living consciously with intention, being mindful and making choices that are memorable and meaningful,” she tells CNN. “It isn’t something I fit into my lifestyle; it’s just how I live my life.”
14. Sharon Stone
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Sharon Stone starred in ‘80s films like Cold Steel and Above The Law. She became one of the decade’s sex symbols. Stone revealed in an interview with Vogue that she weight trains to stay in shape. “I do all my 'arm jazz' with these lead weights. Pushing upwards for 15 minutes with a lead weight in your hand makes a lot of difference. I have little arm strap-on weight bracelets too, and I put them on while I'm on my computer or at my desk and just leave them on all day because you'd be amazed how much working out you can do on your computer with a couple of pounds on your arms."
15. Daryl Hannah
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Daryl Hannah is an actress, best known for her role in the ‘80s film Splash. She is a vegetarian, and has started a blog about vegan junk food. “I grew up on junk food, and for me and millions of other Americans, it’s comfort food,” she tells Vegetarian Times. “I wanted to say those cravings can be satisfied with real food, food that grows in the ground or from trees. Treats can be good for you when made with whole, organic fruits and vegetables!”
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        7 Female Stars Who Got Superfit For Roles
    These stars have amped up their diet and fitness routines for their art. 

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By Leah GrothJul 06, 2023
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Celebrities are famous for losing and gaining weight in the public eye. However, sometimes there is professional ambition behind their body transformations. Christian Bale, Tom Hanks, and Anne Hathaway’s drastic transformations for movie roles are some of the most talked about. However, there are other body makeovers that have gotten less, but equally deserved, recognition. Here are 7 stars who have transformed their bodies for roles. 
1. Halle Berry: Bruised
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Sure, Halle Berry has been known as one of the fittest female celebrities for almost her entire career. But the Academy Award winner was determined to get “ripped abs” for her MMA movie Bruised. She went viral when she shared an Instagram snap of her six-pack with fans. According to the 56-year-old, she worked out a whopping four hours a day, doing high-intensity MMA-style cardio workouts, strength training, plyometric training, running, and boxing, and did intermittent fasting while on the keto diet.  
2. Kate Bosworth: Blue Crush
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Kate Bosworth, a former model, had a lean figure when she booked her career-changing role in the 2002 film Blue Crush. However, she needed to transform her body into a surfer girl. "That was the most intense physical experience I have ever gone through," she said. She has since revealed that she spent seven hours a day training for the part, doing high-intensity cross-training. "[It] took four hours of surfing and an hour of weight training and an hour of either running the beach or running under the water with a rock."
3. Jennifer Lopez: Hustlers
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Jennifer Lopez upped her already intense training game for her role as a stripper in Hustlers. "It's rough on your body," Jennifer, who installed a pole in her home said, about training for the film in a YouTube vlog. She worked with choreographer and instructor Johanna Sapakie for six weeks, claiming it was one of the toughest training periods of her life. 
4. Gal Gadot: Wonder Woman
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Not just anyone can play Wonder Woman, but Gal Gadot understood the assignment. The Israeli actress trained for six hours a day for six months to get in superhero shape for the role of her lifetime. "I did two hours gym work, two hours fight choreography, and two hours horseback riding. Which is super hard," she said during an appearance on Live With Kelly And Ryan. 
5. Blake Lively: The Shallows
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While Blake Lively is known for having one of the best bodies in Hollywood and normally wouldn’t have to do much to get in shape for a role, even one that required her to be in a bikini nonstop, the timing of The Shallows was a little bit different: Filming started just months after welcoming her daughter, James. "I was working out 13 hours a day because shooting was working out," she told Entertainment Tonight. "It was neat to be able to do that, and it was neat to have that challenge after having a baby, because you think your body is so different—you think no matter what, it's never [going to be] totally be the same. I thought, 'That's really encouraging.'" She trained with Don Saladino and made some serious dietary changing, eliminating soy and gluten. "It's all in moderation," she explained People. "You just have a balance of protein, carbs, and vegetables. And it wasn't the worst. Like, I was eating rice and sushi."
6. Hilary Swank: Million Dollar Baby
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Hilary Swank worked hard to gain 19 pounds of muscle and transform into a boxer for Million Dollar Baby. According to the star, she spent 2.5 hours of boxing and 2 hours of weightlifting every day, six days a week for three months. She would also have to wake up in the middle of the night to consume protein in order to sustain the workouts. "There was a point where I could only eat 50 grams of carbs a day," she said. "Just to give you an example of that, an 8-ounce glass of apple juice has 30 grams of carbs in it." The hard work paid off: She won an Oscar for the role. 
7. Brie Larson: Captain Marvel
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Brie Larson got famously fit to play Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel. She trained with Jason Walsh, who put her through rigorous workouts lifting heavy weights, rock climbing, doing mixed martial arts, and boxing. She even got so strong she was able to push a "5,000 [pound] Jeep (with a full tank of gas)" for 60 seconds.
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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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By Anna BechtelFeb 16, 2025
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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.

            
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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.”

            
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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
            
            
        
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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
            
            
        
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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
            
            
        
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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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By Anna BechtelFeb 16, 2025
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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
            
            
        
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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
            
            
        
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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
            
            
        
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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
            
            
        
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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
            
            
        
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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.
By Anna BechtelFeb 15, 2025
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Anna Bechtel is a freelance writer currently based in Hamden, CT. 
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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
            
            
        
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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
            
            
        
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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
            
            
        
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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
            
            
        
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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
            
            
        
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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.”
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