15 Amazing Bodies of Female Soap Opera Stars

In the glitzy world of soap operas, the allure of its stars goes beyond just their acting talents. These leading ladies not only captivate audiences with their on-screen charisma but also inspire with their commitment to health and wellness. From sharing their fitness routines to skincare secrets, and even opening up about personal struggles, these soap opera stars are more than just icons of the small screen. Join us as we delve into the amazing bodies and remarkable stories of 15 female soap opera stars who bring their A-game both on and off the set. From Kelly Monaco's diverse workout regimen to Linsey Godfrey's dedication to personal training, each of these women reveals their unique approach to staying fit, healthy, and confident in the spotlight.

1. Kelly Monaco

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2. Jaqueline M. Wood

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Jaqueline M. Wood starred on The Bold And The Beautiful. She shared some of her wellness secrets with Glamour. “I have an early-morning workout session with my trainer at 9 A.M. We're doing squats and heavy lifting. For heavy lifters or for anyone working out in the morning, you need to eat prior to your workout so your body can focus on growing muscles and not digesting, which kills your energy. I always start with a protein shake: one banana, one cup of raspberries, one tablespoon flaxseed, one tablespoon chia seeds, glutamine (for muscle recovery), and a splash of orange juice.”

3. Michelle Stafford

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4. Rena Sofer

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5. Laura Wright

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6. Rebecca Herbst

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7. Arianne Zucker

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8. Melissa Claire Egan

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In this revealing Instagram post, The Young & The Restless star, Melissa Claire Egan opened up about her miscarriage, and wanting to make others feel not alone. “This picture was taken on January 18, 2018,” she wrote. “My husband took this picture an hour after my D&C surgery, after I had suffered a miscarriage at 8 weeks. I’m very candid about my miscarriage with my friends and family and speak openly about it to anyone that asks if we want kids. It’s never been a secret. And I was so lucky to have my incredible husband and best friends and family in the world there for me, every step of the way. It’s so hard, and takes such a toll on you emotionally and physically, hormonally, all of it. But I hadn’t shared it publicly. Not for any particular reason, I just hadn’t. Then recently a friend that I don’t see often told me that sadly she had suffered one as well. She seemed almost relieved when I told her I had the same experience. She told me she had felt alone and like a failure, and less-than, because she hadn’t heard other people speak about it. This made me SO SAD, and made me want to share my story. With anyone and everyone. Just so no one feels alone. I promise you you’re not alone.”

9. Sharon Case

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Sharon Case is a soap star, known for her roles on General Hospital, As The World Turns, and The Young & The Restless. She shared her skincare secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I always wash my face and put on my skin care program twice a day, when I wake up and before I go to bed. I first wash my face with whatever because I’m not particular about what I use — sometimes I use a fancy cleanser, other times it’s regular hand soap. What matters is that you have a really great moisturizer and a serum. For the moisturizer, I like either DefenAge or Oil of Olay, which I’ve used for years. I still swear by that product. The serum that goes on after is a clear liquid; you use a few drops to apply to your face with your fingers. I like to use DefenAge serum. A couple of times a week, I’ll put on a product that has retinol in it.”

10. Katherine Kelly Lang

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11. Kate Mansi

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Kate Mansi is known for her roles in Casa Grande and Days Of Our Lives. She tells Muscle and Fitness that she loves doing outdoor workouts. “I’ve climbed Mount Whitney, I love being in nature,” she says. “We were shooting Casa Grande in Petaluma and it was beautiful out, no one was around, so on my off days, or off hours, I would do a lot of hiking and saw some incredible trails while I was there. I’m a sucker for new adventurous things.”

12. Genie Francis

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Genie Francis has appeared in General Hospital, All My Children, and The Young & The Restless. In 2015, she revealed that she turned to Nutrisystem to help her lose weight. "I couldn’t believe it," she said to ABC News. "I was getting so much delicious food. I did not feel deprived. The diet is very gentle. I find that as I'm getting older, I can't do these crazy extreme things anymore. I have to have something that's easy, livable. I'm not willing to be miserable."

13. Camila Banus

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Camila Banus is a cast member on both Days Of Our Lives and One Life To Live. She shared her typical diet in an interview with Soap Opera Digest. “I fast until about 10 or 11 a.m. because normally, I like to work out in the morning. So I will do a green juice from a company called Garden of Life. And then I get some solid food in around 11, and that’s anything that has to do with protein, like oatmeal or eggs or even some turkey. It’s important to have carbs in the morning, so I complement that with some toast and a little bit of juice. For lunch, I usually have my heaviest meal. I have an obsession with rice but white rice is really bad for you, so I’ve been transitioning into doing brown rice with a healthy amount of protein, whether that’s plant-based protein or chicken or turkey. And then for dinner, I try to have a substantial meal but not as much as lunch. Spinach is my favorite, so I do spinach and chicken or any type of protein.”

14. Karla Mosley

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In an essay for Glamour, The Bold & The Beautiful star, Karla Mosley revealed that she had struggled with an eating disorder, and shared how she managed to recover. ​​"Five or six years ago, I made a kind of deal with God. I had lost my period for ten years and I wanted it back so I could start thinking about having kids. I said, 'Okay, I believe that I am supposed to be healthy, and I believe that I am supposed to act and to dance. I believe that both of these things should coexist, but if being healthy means I can't do the work I love, then I choose health first.' And that was a big difference. Now that I've made the decision to be a healthy-looking woman on camera, and to not compromise that no matter what, when a thought comes up, I push it aside and I focus on my work. Mostly, I've become curious. When a feeling or thought comes up that in the past could have been destructive, I now look at it. I write about it or dance it out. I pause, I meditate, I throw love on it. And I watch it change."

15. Linsey Godfrey

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Get ready to be amazed by the incredible bodies of General Hospital stars. These talented actors not only light up the screen with their performances but also maintain impressive fitness and wellness routines. From their diet secrets to workout preferences, skincare tips to mindfulness practices, they all have their unique ways of staying in top shape. Discover how Tanisha Harper maintains portion control, Brook Kerr finds balance through yoga, Rebecca Herbst prioritizes skincare, and Laura Wright undergoes a transformation after her divorce.

1. Tanisha Harper

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Tanisha Harper has played Jordan Ashford since last year. She opened up about her diet to Soap Opera Digest earlier this year. “I eat rather healthy. Don’t get me wrong — I love a sweet treat! — but I’m all about portion control. I don’t ever eat a giant plate of food; I’ll have small portions of whatever I’m eating just to maintain some sort of control and balance and so that I don’t overeat.”

2. Brook Kerr

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Brook Kerr plays Portia Robinson, and previously played Priscilla Johnson. She revealed her go-to workout to Soap Opera Digest. “I really like yoga and hiking and anything that incorporates flexibility. You just feel, on a deeper level, like you’re actually doing something good for your body. I’d done yoga before, but I just got back into it about six months ago and I really do like the stretch and the sweat and it makes me feel more grounded.”

3. Rebecca Herbst

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Rebecca Herbst played both Elizabeth Webber-Baldwin and Jessie Brewer. In an interview with Soap Opera Spy, she revealed her skincare secrets. “Moisturizing your skin- day or night- really protects it from the elements. I also cut back from exfoliating because it tends to dry out my skin in harsh weather. And, drinking lots of water is always the best way to keep your skin nice and hydrated.”

4. Laura Wright

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Laura Wright has played both Carly and Lara Spencer, as well as Beatrice Ekhert. She talked about making wellness changes after her divorce to Soap Opera Digest. Wright worked with a coach from Beachbody. “I walk different. I stand different. I sleep different. I love how amazing my body feels.”

5. Amanda Setton

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Amanda Setton plays Brook Lynn Quartermaine. She revealed to Soap Hub that she makes time for self-care, no matter how busy she gets.“I’ve learned over and over that self-care is number one. I have three children. It’s a lot, [so] I make a conscious effort to practice self-care. I eat well, I work out, and I stay hydrated. If you don’t do that first, then I won’t be able to be present for my family — my husband and children. My motto is to stay strong and healthy!

6. Cynthia Watros

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Cynthia Watros plays both Nina Reeves and Virginia Benson. She tells Soap Opera Digest that she does a variety of things to stay in shape. “Yoga has been with me for 15 years, off and on, not only because it makes me stronger, but what it does to ease the thinking,” she explained. “I have a very overactive mind. But one of my favorite things to do is hike. I hike in places that I’m really familiar with because I find that I can connect not only with nature, but with myself. That’s right up there for me with yoga. I used to do the whole thing with the gym and spinning classes and I loved it, but with [Covid], I can’t go to the gym, so I’m really back in love with yoga, which I do from home, and hiking. When I was going to the gym, I’d do a bit of everything so I didn’t get bored — weight-lifting classes, Zumba, Pilates. It’s probably four days a week that I’m doing something to move my body, even if it’s just a walk.”

7. Kate Mansi

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Kate Mansi played Kristina Davis this year. She tells Muscle and Fitness that she loves to do outdoor workouts, specifically hiking. “I’ve climbed Mount Whitney, I love being in nature,” she says. “We were shooting Casa Grande in Petaluma and it was beautiful out, no one was around, so on my off days, or off hours, I would do a lot of hiking and saw some incredible trails while I was there. I’m a sucker for new adventurous things. Ice climbing just adds that layer of intensity, which I love. Ice climbing is a real practice in being mindful, and being present.”

8. Risa Dorken

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Risa Dorken plays the recurring role of Amy Driscoll. She isn’t afraid to stand up for herself. After being body-shamed, Dorken responded back on Instagram. “I am learning to fall in love with my body,” she wrote. “I work out 5 days a week, I watch what I eat, and the truth is… I’m healthy.”

9. Haley Pullos

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Haley Pullos has played the recurring role of Molly Lansing since 2009. She revealed that she likes to eat vegetarian and pescatarian food to Soap Opera Digest. “I get whatever the vegetarian option is, and Tajh and I have lunch together. If we still have scenes to do, we’ll go over them while we eat and then we go back up and finish. The commissary isn’t open anymore, so since Covid happened, GH provides boxed lunches on stage and we grab them from a table. There are usually two meat options and a vegetarian option, or a meat option, a pescatarian option and a vegetarian option. If there’s a pescatarian option, I will almost always grab that, but today, it was vegetarian. Usually, it’s a sandwich or a rice/salad type of bowl. They taste a lot better than they look most of the time! I always sneak up early because the vegetarian option is the first one snapped up, and if I’m still on set taping and won’t be able to get to the food on time, I ask somebody to grab a vegetarian box for me and put it to the side.”

10. Carly Hughes

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Carly Hughes plays the recurring role of Elise Vance. She shared her fitness secrets with Reflect Beauty. “I have found a few workout regimens that really resonate with me and make me feel good, which is important, because if you don’t feel good, you won’t go! So I workout about 5 days a week- not always consecutively – and I allow myself to miss days/ sleep in when the mood strikes. I’m not a fitness fanatic, but I always feel amazing after a great workout. And that makes me happy.”

Highlighting the likes of Krista Allen from "The Bold & The Beautiful" and other celebrated names, here we explore their unique dietary preferences, exercise routines, and personal wellness philosophies. From vegan diets to Pilates, and from Keto to mindful eating, each star brings a distinct approach to maintaining their health and physique. This collection of insights provides a rare glimpse into the lives of these beloved soap opera icons, revealing the discipline and dedication behind their on-screen glamour.

1. Krista Allen

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Krista Allen plays Taylor Hayes on The Bold & The Beautiful. Allen is a vegan, and she told One Green Planet in 2012 that she loves to cook. “Burgers and Fries are my specialty. I am a Texas gal so the grill is my significant other at this point! I also have been doing some very cool raw dishes and I’m enjoying that, too. So, I have a group of hungry beach goers coming over at 8, and I am making some Hang Ten Burgers (a Veggie Boom Boom original) and super crispy oven baked steak fries. I’ll maybe throw in a cool micro brew for the drinkers and some organic sparkly soda for the non-drinkers and I usually do some chocolate chip cookies for dessert, or some fresh organic fruit with mint if it’s hot outside.”

2. Kimberlin Brown

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Kimberlin Brown plays Sheila Carter on The Bold & The Beautiful. She revealed to Soap Opera Digest that she went on a diet when she returned to the show. “When I found out I was coming back to the show, I really hit Keto/Atkins. To me, Keto and Atkins are basically the same, and that’s just the removal of sugar and flour and that helped the pounds come off super-fast, which is hard for me because I love my bread! But, it was something I was willing to give up to get myself back into soap opera shape. I still have a ways to go, but I’m really happy with where I started and where I’m at now, and that is important.”

3. Katherine Kelly Lang

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Katherine Kelly Lang plays Brooke Logan on The Bold & The Beautiful. She revealed to Soap Opera Digest that she makes fitness a priority. “Even with a family and a job and other things going on, if I don’t feel physically strong or in shape, then I don’t want to do anything — so that actually comes first sometimes. I’ve got to make sure I feel healthy and strong, and that helps everything fall into place. It makes me feel good, and it’s also a stress reliever, so I have no choice. I have to do that!”

4. Cassandra Creech

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Cassandra Creech plays Grace Buckingham on The Bold & The Beautiful. She talked about how she got into acting to Soap Opera Digest. “Growing up a country girl, you always want what you don’t have, so I was thirsting for the city,” she explains. “I just knew that was where I wanted to start. There was no question in my mind. It just made sense. It called to me, and it was so unknown to me — that freedom, that life…. I was excited and I was going to conquer the city. I was going to jump right in and I did.”

5. Heather Tom

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Heather Tom plays Katie Logan on The Bold & The Beautiful. She revealed on Twitter in 2016 that she was starting a new diet. “Starting my 5:2 diet today,” Tom wrote. “I could use some social media support! Hold me accountable people!!!! #5:2.”

6. Brook Kerr

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Brook Kerr plays Portia Robinson on General Hospital. She talked about her diet in an interview with Soap Opera Digest. “I’m a grazer, so I have little bits as opposed to big meals. If I go to lunch with friends, I’ll only eat half of my meal, and they’ll be like, ‘Nobody eats half of their meal!’ But I’m like, ‘It’s two meals, lunch today and lunch for tomorrow!’ I think of food as fuel or pleasure, and that’s been good for me along the way.”

7. Bonnie Burroughs

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Bonnie Burroughs plays Gladys Corbin on General Hospital. She shared her diet secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I firmly believe that crazy diets are not a solution that can be sustained over a lifetime. My advice is to make your own food so that you know what’s in it, it doesn’t contain polysyllabic chemical craziness. I tend to be better about portion control when I make my own food, whereas if I’m out at a restaurant, I tend to overindulge. You can enjoy things you like, but work on moderation; mix fresh things and protein and the occasional treat.”

8. Lisa LoCicero

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Lisa LoCicero has played Olivia Falconeri on General Hospital since 2018. She shared her diet secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I’ve been on every kind of diet, I’ve been through every kind of [body image issue], whether it’s body acceptance, body-loathing, body-shaming, the ‘two pieces of macaroni’ diet that I made up in my head. But the goal is to make healthy eating an add to your quality of life, not a detractor. You want to get to a place where you can recognize what foods, and what amount of food, actually makes you feel better. You cannot think of it from a standpoint of, ‘I’m not going to eat any of the things I want so that I can fit into that smaller size of pants.’ That is not sustainable, and it’s no way to live. It has to be about what makes you feel better, day to day, moment to moment, not about fitting into a smaller size of clothing.”

9. Courtney Hope

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Courtney Hope plays Sally Spectra on The Young & The Restless. She shared her workout secrets and tips with Soap Opera Digest. “Switch it up with cross-training,” Hope revealed. “As I mentioned before, mixing it up with your workouts is super-important. I love cross-training, which means switching it up with different types of workouts: strength training, cardio, high intensity, low impact, just to name a few! This allows your body the ability to create endurance, as well as strength, and prevents you from plateauing. Our bodies have muscle memory, so the more we can find the things that we like and mix it up on a weekly basis, the better results we get.”

10. Kelsey Wang

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Kelsey Wang plays Allie Nguyen on The Young & The Restless. She shared her diet secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “It’s important to always eat a balanced meal. I eat lots of fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and when I eat carbs or sugar, I make sure to also eat protein to keep my blood sugar from spiking. That way you have sustained energy throughout the day. And of course, moderation is the key, as well.”

11. Cynthia Watros

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Cynthia Watros plays Nina Reeves on General Hospital. She shared her diet secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “If I’m hungry, I eat. I do small meals throughout the day, and eat as healthy as I can. I don’t eat a lot of meat, and I got into the habit of staying away from bread and anything that would be considered fast food. I’ve come to a place of just wanting to feel good in my body. I don’t have a scale. Stepping on a scale, for me, was just making me feel bad, so it went into the garbage.”

12. Tanisha Harper

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Tanisha Harper plays Jordan Ashford on General Hospital. She shared her fitness secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “My typical routine at the current moment is a lot of Pilates,” Harper says. “I go to a place called Natural Pilates that uses the Reformer machine. I do that about three days a week. I also incorporate yoga at least once a week, and occasionally, I will work out with a trainer, lifting weights, which is really great for the body and helps you be strong. I hike about two days a week, but I don’t even really consider that exercise; it’s more about being out in nature. Maybe once a month, I play tennis just to stay active and keep my body moving, and occasionally I do boxing, which is great for strength conditioning and keeping my stamina up. I get that it can be very hard to start working out if you’re not in that habit, and listen, I have those days or weeks where I’ve been busy and haven’t been in my routine and it’s hard to get back into it. I say, always just start with walking. Get outside, walk in your neighborhood or go to a park and just get your body moving.”

13. Sofia Mattsson

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Sofia Mattsson currently plays Sasha Gilmore on General Hospital. She revealed that she eats a mostly vegetarian and vegan diet to Soap Opera Digest. “Keeping my body strong and energy levels good is the main importance of a healthy diet to me. I’m a huge food lover, so if a diet is too strict or boring it just makes me miserable and I can’t maintain it. I’m on a vegetarian diet, and most often it’s vegan, as well. I do that for ethical reasons, but it also has great benefits for my body. I have more energy, feel stronger and my skin is clearer and glowing. With so many great meat substitutes these days it’s so easy to cut out meat. Soy, almond, rice and oat milk are such great alternatives to milk.”

14. Brytni Sarpy

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Brytni Sarpy plays Elena Dawson on The Young & The Restless. She shared her favorite workouts in an interview with ConnectWithLife.com. “I love cardio barre, it’s great for fine tuning and sculpting. Hiking is also something I like to incorporate into my routine. Getting close to nature while raising your heartbeat is a win/win.”

15. Zuleyka Silver

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Zuleyka Silver plays Audra Charles on The Young & The Restless. She broke down her typical diet to Soap Opera Digest. “First thing in the morning, I drink lots of water to hydrate myself, which I think is a very important way to start my day. For breakfast I’ll do overnight oats, which I love, but if I’m in a hurry, I’ll have a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter and slices of banana. Coffee is definitely a must. I’m not a big lunch person, so I’ll have snacks throughout the day, such as a variety of fruit, even pomegranates, and also Greek yogurt with trail mix in it because I think adding trail mix makes it more fun. Sometimes I’ll even do a smoothie. Dinner really depends on how lazy I’m feeling. Last night I had this delicious bok choy dumpling soup that I picked up at Whole Foods and warmed it up in the microwave. Or I’ll throw something together like arugula, olive oil, sea salt, Manchego cheese, sliced avocado and grilled chicken, which makes a really substantial salad.”

16. Hayley Erin

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Hayley Erin has played Abby Newman in The Young & The Restless and Kiki Jerome in General Hospital. She talked about her exercise secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I was really bad about exercising for a really long time, so I picked up Pilates, which I didn’t expect to love as much as I do. It’s not easy! My body hurt everywhere when I started. It’s a full-body workout, but you’re pretty much lying down all the time, which is totally my speed [laughs]. I try to go twice a week.”

17. Cait Fairbanks

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Cait Fairbanks plays Tessa Porter on The Young & The Restless. She told SoapHub that she likes to take workout classes. “I feel like the fun part of being in a group class is that you can push yourself further and be competitive in a good way,” she says. “When I’m alone [working out], I have a different focus. Both are beneficial and [both] always make me feel good.”

18. Haley Pullos

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Haley Pullos plays Molly Lansing on General Hospital. She shared what she does to unwind with Soap Opera Digest. “I finally take off my full glam makeup and I do my whole skin care routine, drowning myself in different oils and creams. To chill and wind down, I’ll do some evening yoga by following along to a YouTube video.”

19. Camila Banus

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Camila Banus plays Gabi Hernandez on Days Of Our Lives. She shared her workout secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I work out like a beast three times a week. When I work out, it’s like doing three workouts in one as far as intensity. Right now, I’m working out with a trainer. She’s great because she has all these exercises that have been set up for me. That way, I don’t have a moment to stop and think about what’s next. I’ll get three exercises within a set. For instance, I’ll do double lunges across the floor, jumping squats and maybe some dead lifts. I’ll do those three sets, three times, for 15-to-20 reps. It makes my workout really smooth and time goes really quickly. I also switch it up. I have three, three-day sets with the trainer, but in between those sessions, I go on hikes, try to play tennis or go to the beach and go for a run. Sometimes I’ll take a Zumba class or pole-dancing class. I love to stay active.”

20. Kirsten Storms

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Kirsten Storms plays Maxie Jones on General Hospital. She revealed in 2021 on Instagram that she had brain surgery. "I’m not gonna lie, brain surgery had me nervous, but I’m immensely thankful to my family, friends, and incredible ‘work family’ who have been supportive, kind, and loving during a time when I’ve been feeling a lot of emotions."

Want to see some of your favorite Full House stars? You got it, dude. From Candace Cameron Bure's dynamic workouts to Jodie Sweetin's hydration revelation and John Stamos's serene meditation habits, these beloved stars from the iconic show and its spinoff have fascinating fitness journeys. Their stories, filled with personal insights and routines, are not just about staying in shape but also about finding balance and joy in their lives. Read it or you're in big trouble, mister.

1. Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure played DJ Tanner on the original series and spinoff. She shared some of her diet and workout secrets in an interview with Cosmopolitan. Bure says that she works with trainer, Kira Stokes, to help her stay fit. “When I work out with Kira, sessions can run up to two hours. She always incorporates a unique combination of functional movements, resistance training, and cardiovascular conditioning, using free weights, body weight, gliders, and portable equipment like jump rope, resistance bands, BOSU, and weighted balls.”

2. Jodie Sweetin

Jodie Sweetin played Stephanie Tanner on the original series and spinoff. She revealed some of her wellness secrets in an interview with New Beauty. “I started really being observant of how much water I drink, because I love coffee,” she says. “That’s pretty much what I drink…but I finally said: ‘You know, maybe I should start drinking more water.’ My skin cleared up! Which is huge, because I was having crazy-weird cystic acne, all this stuff. But just with drinking water, with taking probiotics, with taking vitamins, I’ve noticed such a difference! I have to laugh because it’s so basic to drink more water, but it’s also game-changing.”

3. John Stamos

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John Stamos played Jesse Katsopolis on the original series and spinoff. He revealed in an interview with Men’s Health that he got into meditation. “When I joined The Beach Boys, or started hanging out with them, they were all meditating. Mike Love, all of them were in India with Maharishi, and so they made me take a [Transcendental Meditation] course. I don’t do it enough, but that always helps.”

4. Marla Sokoloff

Marla Sokoloff played Gia Mahan on the original series and spinoff. She opened up about wanting to set a healthy example for her kids in an essay for Momtastic. “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.”

5. Ashley Olsen

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Ashley Olsen played Michelle Tanner on the original series. She does a lot of Pilates workouts to keep herself in shape. Olsen’s trainer, Jessica Schatz, shared her secrets with People. "We do a lot of planks and variations of planks, like reverse planks, and side body core and leg work. We [also] do solid floor work—whether it be from the classical Pilates mat series or my own methodology—[focusing on] full body strength, functional movement, core strength, core stability, and core control. I also combine my expertise in yoga and biomechanics to keep things tailored to her specific body."

6. Mary-Kate Olsen

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Mary-Kate Olsen also played Michelle Tanner. She and her twin sister, Ashley, have become known for their lines of beauty products and fashion. Olsen talked about how they created their Nirvana fragrances to ELLE. “We really started the initial thought process focusing on Nirvana Black, actually. It was about the scents that we loved: sandalwood, musks, something sensual, and something that felt nostalgic in a way. And the more we started thinking about our brand, we recognized there's such a duality to Elizabeth and James, and we felt it was really only appropriate if we did two scents and gave a choice. So then we started down a floral path, but we still wanted that same sensuality, so we focused on peony. Nirvana White had to feel like it came from the same place, from the same intention. They're just two different types. We wanted them to feel like oils.”

7. Andrea Barber

Andrea Barber played Kimmy Gibbler on the series and spinoff. She revealed to Women’s Running that she started getting into running after doing a race with friends. “It was meant to be a fun run, it wasn’t meant to be serious at all. But something happened out there around the middle of the race…I felt that runner’s high. I crossed the finish line and I was changed forever. What started out as a fun run ended up changing my life completely.”