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10 Amazing Bodies of Jennifer Lopez and Friends

Here’s how they stay in shape.

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By Anna BechtelNov 01, 2023
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Delve into the fitness routines and lifestyle choices of Jennifer Lopez and her esteemed circle of friends. Discover how these celebrities, including Pitbull, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Seacrest, Ben Affleck, and more, maintain their enviable physiques and well-being. From workout regimens to dietary secrets, join us on a journey through the fascinating world of celebrity health and fitness. These stars share their insights on strength, stamina, mental well-being, and maintaining a healthy, vibrant lifestyle. Get ready to be inspired by the impressive bodies and wellness philosophies of Jennifer Lopez and her remarkable friends.

1. Jennifer Lopez

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In an AMA in her newsletter, Jennifer Lopez talked about her workout routine. "I think as we grow and mature, we start losing muscle and start aching," she said. "The more strength we can get in our body by lifting is really something that makes me feel strong, able and empowered. That along with stretching and staying limber and mobile are the most important things."

2. Pitbull

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Lopez has collaborated with Pitbull several times. The rapper talked about the importance of stamina in an interview with Eat This, Not That. “Being on tour takes a mental and physical toll when traveling from planes to venues to hotels all across the world," he says. "It's important that my energy is always at maximum capacity so I can give fans the best show every time we play."

3. Leonardo DiCaprio

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Lopez famously texted Leonardo DiCaprio during her Carpool Karaoke segment. The actor talked about his new movie, Killers Of The Flower Moon to Deadline. “We did a lot of work to try to help Marty do what he does best, which is to tell a very human story,” says DiCaprio. “To get to the dark side of the human condition but also understand the complexities. Here you had the wealthiest nation, the richest per capita people in the world. You had this melting pot in Oklahoma where freed slaves had created their own economy, and the Osage emerged as this wealthy culture. But you also had during that period the rise of the KKK and white supremacy and this clash of cultures. For some of these white settlers, it was like a gold rush to take advantage of people of color.”

4. Ryan Seacrest

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Lopez was a judge on American Idol, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. He shared his diet secrets with People. "I'm like con-vegan, I call it conveniently vegan. So I do cheat and eat things every once a while, but I try and mostly stay plant-based and fish-based occasionally."

5. Ben Affleck

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Lopez’s husband, Ben Affleck, talked about how he got in shape to play Batman to Men’s Journal. He says that he worked with trainer, Walter Norton Jr., to help him stay in shape. “Getting ready for this role meant working hard, day in and day out with Walter. But it was the kind of work where I felt gains in not only my size, but also my mental and physical health.”

6. Jennifer Garner

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Lopez gets along with her husband’s ex, actress Jennifer Garner. The two are seen doing activities with their kids together. Garner works with trainer, Beth Nicely, to help her stay in shape. "On a typical day we'll do a solid warm-up and then we'll get the blood flowing and the heart rate up a bit with some cardio dances," Nicely told Shape. "We might do two to four dances and then I'll usually take her through a plyometric box series."

7. Cameron Diaz

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In an interview on the GOOP podcast, Lopez’s friend and co-star, Cameron Diaz, shared that she intermittently fasts. “I’m the mother of a two-year-old, so we’re both having a little of this and a little of that, and do I need to be snacking as much as she is all day? Doing a little reset kind of brings you back. It helps you be more present at the moment, staying aware of what you’re saying and what you’re doing.”

8. Leah Remini

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Lopez and Leah Remini have been friends for years. In an Instagram post at the tail-end of the pandemic, Remini revealed how she’s approaching things. She captioned the post, “I got to celebrate this weekend for my birthday. It was a night filled with family, friends, friends that are family and lots of Love & Laughter. And as we all prepare for our lives to open up again, let us all be reminded to take nothing for granted. Dance, eat the cake, take the chance, forgive & reconnect! More pics to come.”

9. Keith Urban

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Lopez and Keith Urban were judges on American Idol together. In a 2010 interview with Men’s Health, Urban talked about his approach to taking care of his voice. "I had to start thinking like an athlete and not a musician. The vocal cords are a muscle, and you have to stretch your muscles and drink lots of water and take care of them. Your body just shifts, and you gotta go with it.”

10. Harry Connick Jr.

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Lopez’s fellow American Idol judge, Harry Connick Jr., shared his diet and workout secrets with The Telegraph. “I work out for 30 minutes every day at home in Connecticut; sometimes I do kettlebells. I don’t like to eat before noon – I’m an intermittent faster, otherwise I really go to extremes. I can eat a whole pizza or eight doughnuts, it’s like I don’t have an off switch. I don’t drink at all, either.”

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Delve into the fitness routines and lifestyle choices of Jennifer Lopez and her esteemed circle of friends. Discover how these celebrities, including Pitbull, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Seacrest, Ben Affleck, and more, maintain their enviable physiques and well-being. From workout regimens to dietary secrets, join us on a journey through the fascinating world of celebrity health and fitness. These stars share their insights on strength, stamina, mental well-being, and maintaining a healthy, vibrant lifestyle. Get ready to be inspired by the impressive bodies and wellness philosophies of Jennifer Lopez and her remarkable friends.

1. Jennifer Lopez

Los,Angeles,-,May,10:,Jennifer,Lopez,At,The,MotherShutterstock

In an AMA in her newsletter, Jennifer Lopez talked about her workout routine. "I think as we grow and mature, we start losing muscle and start aching," she said. "The more strength we can get in our body by lifting is really something that makes me feel strong, able and empowered. That along with stretching and staying limber and mobile are the most important things."

2. Pitbull

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Lopez has collaborated with Pitbull several times. The rapper talked about the importance of stamina in an interview with Eat This, Not That. “Being on tour takes a mental and physical toll when traveling from planes to venues to hotels all across the world," he says. "It's important that my energy is always at maximum capacity so I can give fans the best show every time we play."

3. Leonardo DiCaprio

Los,Angeles,,Usa.,July,23,,2019:,Leonardo,Dicaprio,At,TheShutterstock

Lopez famously texted Leonardo DiCaprio during her Carpool Karaoke segment. The actor talked about his new movie, Killers Of The Flower Moon to Deadline. “We did a lot of work to try to help Marty do what he does best, which is to tell a very human story,” says DiCaprio. “To get to the dark side of the human condition but also understand the complexities. Here you had the wealthiest nation, the richest per capita people in the world. You had this melting pot in Oklahoma where freed slaves had created their own economy, and the Osage emerged as this wealthy culture. But you also had during that period the rise of the KKK and white supremacy and this clash of cultures. For some of these white settlers, it was like a gold rush to take advantage of people of color.”

4. Ryan Seacrest

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Lopez was a judge on American Idol, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. He shared his diet secrets with People. "I'm like con-vegan, I call it conveniently vegan. So I do cheat and eat things every once a while, but I try and mostly stay plant-based and fish-based occasionally."

5. Ben Affleck

Los,Angeles,-,Mar,27:,Ben,Affleck,Arrives,For,TheShutterstock

Lopez’s husband, Ben Affleck, talked about how he got in shape to play Batman to Men’s Journal. He says that he worked with trainer, Walter Norton Jr., to help him stay in shape. “Getting ready for this role meant working hard, day in and day out with Walter. But it was the kind of work where I felt gains in not only my size, but also my mental and physical health.”

6. Jennifer Garner

Los,Angeles,-,Apr,13:,Jennifer,Garner,Arrives,For,Apple+Shutterstock

Lopez gets along with her husband’s ex, actress Jennifer Garner. The two are seen doing activities with their kids together. Garner works with trainer, Beth Nicely, to help her stay in shape. "On a typical day we'll do a solid warm-up and then we'll get the blood flowing and the heart rate up a bit with some cardio dances," Nicely told Shape. "We might do two to four dances and then I'll usually take her through a plyometric box series."

7. Cameron Diaz

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In an interview on the GOOP podcast, Lopez’s friend and co-star, Cameron Diaz, shared that she intermittently fasts. “I’m the mother of a two-year-old, so we’re both having a little of this and a little of that, and do I need to be snacking as much as she is all day? Doing a little reset kind of brings you back. It helps you be more present at the moment, staying aware of what you’re saying and what you’re doing.”

8. Leah Remini

Los,Angeles,-,Jun,02:,Leah,Remini,Arrives,For,TheShutterstock

Lopez and Leah Remini have been friends for years. In an Instagram post at the tail-end of the pandemic, Remini revealed how she’s approaching things. She captioned the post, “I got to celebrate this weekend for my birthday. It was a night filled with family, friends, friends that are family and lots of Love & Laughter. And as we all prepare for our lives to open up again, let us all be reminded to take nothing for granted. Dance, eat the cake, take the chance, forgive & reconnect! More pics to come.”

9. Keith Urban

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Lopez and Keith Urban were judges on American Idol together. In a 2010 interview with Men’s Health, Urban talked about his approach to taking care of his voice. "I had to start thinking like an athlete and not a musician. The vocal cords are a muscle, and you have to stretch your muscles and drink lots of water and take care of them. Your body just shifts, and you gotta go with it.”

10. Harry Connick Jr.

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Lopez’s fellow American Idol judge, Harry Connick Jr., shared his diet and workout secrets with The Telegraph. “I work out for 30 minutes every day at home in Connecticut; sometimes I do kettlebells. I don’t like to eat before noon – I’m an intermittent faster, otherwise I really go to extremes. I can eat a whole pizza or eight doughnuts, it’s like I don’t have an off switch. I don’t drink at all, either.”

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11 Amazing Bodies of Gwyneth Paltrow and Friends

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By Anna BechtelJan 01, 2024
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We found the wellness secrets of actress/guru Gwyneth Paltrow and her star-studded circle. From Paltrow's advocacy for natural products (via Goop) to Cameron Diaz's unique breakfast routine, each celebrity offers a glimpse into their health philosophies. Jennifer Garner emphasizes self-confidence, while Beyonce's rigorous stage prep is revealed. Dakota Johnson shares her diet strategy, and Ross Mathews narrates his weight loss journey. Fitness apps are Jessica Alba's go-to, while Robert Downey Jr. and Jennifer Aniston divulge their workout and fasting regimes. Rita Ora and Emma Roberts close the list, highlighting varied exercises and self-confidence insights.

1. Gwyneth Paltrow

Paltrow is vocal about her love of natural products. “Over the years, I’ve learned how important it is to read labels and know what’s in a product before putting anything in or on my body,” she said to W Magazine. “There can be so many unnecessary ingredients in products that we just don’t need, and even scarier, there are a lot of toxic, harmful ingredients that are masked by product marketing.

2. Cameron Diaz

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Cameron Diaz is one of Paltrow’s close friends. She shared her diet secrets in an interview with Bon Appetit. “I’m a protein girl in the morning. That’s a big thing for me. A lot of my friends can't stomach breakfast, but I have a first and a second breakfast. 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.”

3. Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner is another close friend of Paltrow’s. Garner is all about having self-confidence. She shared her tips for building it with TODAY. "When you start getting super critical of yourself, turn around, pivot in that spot and go do something nice for someone else. Or go work out, or just take that and make it active instead of letting it just fester in you."

4. Beyonce

Beyonce and Paltrow are close friends. They are often seen hanging out, and Paltrow introduced Beyonce’s performance at the Grammys. The singer’s trainer, Marco Borges, shared her fitness secrets with Glamour. "I stretch B at the end of every workout. Sprints are ideal for building stamina and explosiveness. Which B needs to move across the stage.”

5. Dakota Johnson

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Paltrow has become close friends with actress Dakota Johnson, due to the latter’s relationship with Chris Martin, Paltrow’s ex and the father of her children. Johnson works with trainer, Ramona Braganza, to help her stay in shape. To prep for Fifty Shades Freed, Braganza had Johnson try the 3-2-1 diet. “It’s just proportions, when to eat, smaller meals and more meals,” Braganza told Healthista. “So things like having three meals a day, two snacks and a minimum of one litre of water a day.”

6. Ross Mathews

Paltrow is close friends with Ross Mathews. She even wrote the backward to his book. Mathews opened up about his weight loss and diet changes to PageSix. “My choices are just like yummy, good, healthy food. I call them my 'rossipes,' and I cook every day. I broke up with pizza, and then I fell in love with the love of my life, my husband, and we just take really good care of each other.”

7. Jessica Alba

Paltrow is close with Jessica Alba, and the two filmed an episode of Carpool Karaoke together. Alba shared with Marie Claire that she uses fitness apps to help her stay in shape. “I downloaded a few apps and I'll watch YouTube videos of different fitness folks. So I signed up to [the Equinox+] app and they do meditation, they do yoga, strength training. They have all those things and you can keep track of your health."

8. Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. and Paltrow play love interests in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Downey Jr.’s trainer, Brad Bose, shared how he stays in shape to play Iron Man in an interview. “We’d do intervals on the Perfect Storm, hitting his major muscle groups from loads of different angles, then finish up with a climb on a Jacob’s Ladder – an inclined climbing treadmill to improve cardio.”

9. Jennifer Aniston

Paltrow’s close friend, Jennifer Aniston, revealed to Insider that she loves intermittent fasting. "I noticed a big difference in going without solid food for 16 hours,” Aniston explained. “Fortunately, your sleeping hours are counted as part of the fasting period. You just have to delay breakfast until 10am."

10. Rita Ora

Another of Paltrow’s close friends is singer and TV host, Rita Ora. She tells Shape that she does a variety of exercises to keep herself in shape. “I usually work out for one or two hours, depending on how much time I have. I do three circuits and repeat that three times. I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weight lifting. And I do one circuit of cardio.”

11. Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts and Paltrow recently saw each other at a party. Roberts opened up about her journey with self-confidence to Shape. “I used to have a complex about being short,” Roberts says. “Now I love that I’m 5’ 2". I’m strong, and that feels really good to me. I believe we are all innately confident. I believe we lose touch with ourselves and let other people’s opinions and thoughts get louder than our own."

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15 Amazing Bodies of Eva Longoria and Friends

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Join us on a journey through the fascinating lives and wellness routines of Eva Longoria and her celebrity friends. From the secrets behind Eva's plant-based meals to the skincare tips shared by Reese Witherspoon, delve into the healthy lifestyles and inspiring stories of Victoria Beckham, Diana-Maria Riva, Marcia Cross, Penelope Cruz, Katy Perry, Anna Faris, Jaime Camil, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Kate Beckinsale, Nicollette Sheridan, George Lopez, and Vanessa Williams. Discover the fitness regimens, diet choices, and personal philosophies that help these stars maintain their amazing bodies and lead fulfilling lives. Explore their wellness journeys and be inspired to embrace a healthier lifestyle yourself.

1. Eva Longoria

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Eva Longoria is an avid chef. She likes to share a lot of her favorite recipes on Instagram. She tells Women’s Health that she likes to make plant-based meals. “Beans are a big source of protein for us. I love making portobello tacos and jackfruit tacos, and cauliflower fried rice.”

2. Reese Witherspoon

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Longoria is close friends with Reese Witherspoon. She talked about her skincare secrets in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. “As far as skin care is concerned, just really making sure I'm cleaning and washing my face twice a day, particularly on heavy-makeup days, and moisturizing and adding all the serums, because they really do make a big difference.”

3. Victoria Beckham

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Longoria’s best friend is Victoria Beckham. The fashion designer and former Spice Girl talked about her diet in an interview with Vogue. “Fish, avocado, nuts, that sort of thing. I’ll detox for anything from three to six months where I won’t drink. I’m quite extreme in anything I do, whether it’s eating or working out or drinking or not drinking.”

4. Diana-Maria Riva

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Actress Diana-Maria Riva co-starred with Longoria on the show Telenovela. She tells The Los Angeles Times that she has a space in her home just for relaxing. “There are many nights when I come home from work and I want a little tranquility and serenity and this space affords it to me,” Riva says. “It feels private and protected. You can see the colors of the sunset, and there is plumeria with beautiful pink blossoms. But it doubles as a great entertainment space with wonderful conversations when people come over. I like anything that makes you feel happy to be in my house.”

5. Marcia Cross

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Longoria and Marcia Cross starred on Desperate Housewives together. Cross talked about her recovery from cancer with Coping Magazine. “I’m very lucky, but it does take a while for your body to kind of get back to normal,” she said. “I say the new normal is that I am more sensitive of what I eat and take better care of myself and my diet … I do like to remind people that there is life post-cancer, and after a certain time, it won’t be the first thing you think about every day.”

6. Penelope Cruz

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Longoria and Penelope Cruz are good friends, and she attended Longoria’s wedding. Cruz shared some of her workout secrets in an interview with ELLE. “I studied classical ballet for 17 years, and it had so many benefits for me. Now I just do resistance work and a little cardio for an hour about three or four times a week.”

7. Katy Perry

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Katy Perry attended Longoria’s wedding. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Perry talked about how she got in shape for her Vegas residency. “I’m back in the gym about three to five times a week, but really it is about strength training and weights. We also like to hike. Orlando has one of those hiking backpacks that we can pop Daisy into; she loves it."

8. Anna Faris

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When Longoria received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Anna Faris showed up to support her. In an interview with Women’s Health, Faris talked about her approach to aging. "I've never had a completely normal cycle, so now that I've passed 40, I do wonder about being premenopausal — and sometimes I feel like my eyes can't focus quite as well. But the larger picture is that I feel happier as I get older. You know how in your 20s and 30s you think, '[Aging] must be so miserable?' But I don't have as many hang-ups now. There's a wonderful liberation."

9. Jaime Camil

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Actor Jaime Camil attended Longoria’s wedding. He talked about how he eats healthy to Entertainment Tonight. "I do this food service where you receive your breakfast, your snack, your lunch, your snack, your everything, because I have a lot of cravings," Camil explained. "So if I didn't commit to that service, I would eat everything you put on this table."

10. Jennifer Lopez

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Longoria is close friends with Jennifer Lopez. She works with trainer, David Kirsch, to keep herself in shape. Kirsch shared some of Lopez’s workout secrets with Vogue. “Jennifer and I do a lot of platypus walks with a wide stance. Also known as a sumo walking squat. It’s great for your inner thighs and butt. We mix some cardio, plyometrics, full body, core, and lower body into her workouts - they are very, very intense and she takes it very seriously, which is exciting for someone like me.”

11. Jessica Alba

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One of Longoria’s good friends is Jessica Alba. Like Longoria, Alba loves to cook. She shared some of her recipes in an interview with Byrdie. “My family likes when I make Cornish game hen—or stir fries, pastas, and lasagna,” Alba said. “The kids are pretty easy; they like pretty much everything. I like to cook. In the summer, we do a lot of grilling; in the winter, we do roasting. We always have roasted veggies. I kind of like to cook anything depending on the weather. If I ever wrote another book, I’d want to do a cookbook. I’d love the excuse to cook for six weeks. It’d be the dream. Each meal would have to be 20 minutes; I like to cook fast.”

12. Kate Beckinsale

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Longoria’s friend, Kate Beckinsale, talked about changes she’s made to her fitness routine to Shape. “I love yoga, and that’s all I used to do, but hardcore workouts have really made a big difference in my life,” she said. “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.”

13. Nicollette Sheridan

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Nicollette Sheridan starred alongside Longoria on Desperate Housewives. Sheridan opened up about how she handles stress to First For Women. “Sometimes fear causes me stress. Not fear like jumping out of an airplane, but anxiety about everyday things. So when that crops up, I look at it, identify what I’m afraid of and figure out why I’m feeling that way. Then I take a small step to start walking through it. No matter how big the fear you’re facing is, it’s the same formula to get through it: Take small steps and find the positive… and you can overcome anything!”

14. George Lopez

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Longoria is good friends with George Lopez. She even guest-starred on The George Lopez Show, and he attended her wedding. Lopez talked about how his diet has evolved to theBrain & Life podcast. “I've made fun of soyrizo on stage, and then I went to the market. Then I got some, and I made it the way my grandma used to make it, with the pan on top of it to let the little balls unravel. And with some eggs, and you can use egg, whites, whatever. And it's just as good soyrizo as regular chorizo. And I think the stains in your shirt come out faster if you wash your shirt, but it's all good, man. If you gave yourself an opportunity to, even just with rice or bread, or go to the market and start with a tortilla. I eat a cauliflower tortilla that to this day you wouldn't have been able to convince me that was it was a cauliflower. I had somebody on a cooking show make cauliflower buffalo wings with sauce, and it's cauliflower, but you could not convince me that that didn't taste like a buffalo wing. And it was cauliflower.”

15. Vanessa Williams

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Vanessa Williams also worked on Desperate Housewives with Longoria. In 2014, Williams talked about her diet and exercise to ABC News. "I try to do something everyday, whether it's taking a class or jumping on the treadmill," she said. "Also, yoga, just trying to keep moving for sure."

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Over the years, Jennifer Lawrence and her close-knit circle of friends have shared their secrets to maintaining amazing bodies and overall well-being. From skincare routines to fitness regimens, these celebrities offer insights into how they stay in top shape. Join us as we explore the beauty and health secrets of Jennifer Lawrence and her friends, including Emma Stone, Taylor Swift, Cameron Diaz, Zoe Kravitz, Brie Larson, Chris Pratt, Amy Schumer, Emma Watson, Kim Kardashian, and Adele. Discover the tips and tricks that keep them looking and feeling their best in this fascinating journey into celebrity wellness.

1. Jennifer Lawrence

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Jennifer Lawrence has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared her secrets in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. “I exfoliate every night, and it really doesn’t matter what I use. You can kind of use anything grainy, so I change it up. I have really dry skin, so I use night cream, and I always do this very thick mask. I can’t remember the name of the brand, but it doesn’t smell very good!”

2. Emma Stone

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Emma Stone is one of Lawrence’s closest friends. In 2013, she shared some of her skincare secrets with Vogue. “I’m allergic to everything so I just use extra virgin olive oil on my skin because I know it won’t cause a reaction. At night, I take off my makeup with coconut oil. And I always have Josie Maran Argan Oil with me. That was a game changer. I think my makeup artist, Rachel Goodwin, first introduced me to it and I love it.”

3. Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift is one of Lawrence’s close friends. In an interview with Variety, Swift revealed that she feels less pressure to write songs now than when she was younger. “I’m making more albums at a more rapid pace than I ever did before, because I think the more art you create, hopefully the less pressure you put on yourself,” she explains. “It’s just a phase I’m in right now. And everybody’s different. There are people who put an album out every five years and it’s brilliant and that’s the way they work. And I have full respect for that. But I’m happier when I’m making things more often.”

4. Cameron Diaz

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Lawrence is close friends with Cameron Diaz. She has her own wellness book, The Body Book, where she talks about her wellness journey and secrets. Diaz revealed in it that she enjoys going to the gym. “Personally, I love the gym. I love being around people who are sweaty and pushing themselves. Who are all focused on the same goals. I love being in a group like that.”

5. Zoe Kravitz

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Lawrence and Zoe Kravitz are close friends. Lawrence previously worked with Kravitz’s father, Lenny, on The Hunger Games. Kravitz shared how she took care of her mental health while filming The Batman to Glamour. “I tried to be as healthy as I could, in terms of the physicality of it, and wanting to be in shape and wanting to feel good, but also wanting to, you know, make sure I was being healthy. And it's hard to find that balance, sometimes just a lot of pressure.”

6. Brie Larson

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Brie Larson is one of Lawrence’s friends. They became friends after Lawrence texted Larson congratulating her on Room. To stay in shape for her role as Captain Marvel, Larson works with Jason Walsh. She shared this video on YouTube of the two of them working out. Larson wrote in the description, “My body hurts already and we have only just begun... sending a big thank you to Jason Walsh, my incredible trainer, for helping me with this workout. I’m thrilled to be able to show you my process and not just the final result. It’s only getting harder from here, folks 🏋🏼‍♀️ What other goals do you think I should add to my list? I have my sight set on a one-arm pull-up. As always, like and subscribe if you want. But you don’t have to. I hope you’re happy in your body.”

7. Chris Pratt

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Lawrence worked with Chris Pratt on the 2016 film Passengers. While prepping to film Ghost Draft, Pratt revealed his secrets on Instagram. "I am already down 12 pounds, which is pretty good and it happened pretty quickly. Here's what I did: Water. If you're like me and wondering how you can shed some weight, water. Start there."

8. Amy Schumer

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Lawrence and Amy Schumer first became friends in 2015. Schumer works with trainer, Jen Widerstrom, to help her stay in shape. Widerstrom tells Shape Magazine that she does a lot of Pilates workouts with Schumer, since she had surgery for endometriosis in 2021. “We've had to do a lot of rebuilding around her core [and] back where there was once a lot of weakness," Widerstrom says. "She lights up when she gets to tackle a new Pilates movement.”

9. Emma Watson

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Emma Watson is another of Lawrence’s close friends. She shared her skincare secrets with Into The Gloss. “My skin tends to run pretty dry, so I use the Évolué Gentle Cleanser and Firming Toner because it doesn’t have tons of alcohol in it or make your skin sting, but it really does the job. And then I switch up my moisturizers depending on what issue I’m trying to address. I use the MV Organics Rose Plus Booster a lot and also their Rose Soothing and Protective Moisturiser. If my skin is feeling a bit sun-damaged or congested, I like their 9 Oil Cleansing Tonic, but I’ve never been big on masks! I guess I don’t totally buy into it.”

10. Kim Kardashian

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Lawrence is a big fan of the Kardashians, and she interviewed Kim when she guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live. Kardashian shared some of her workouts with trainer, Senada Greca, on Instagram. "We lift weights for two hours daily and do five or six days a week. My goal was to gain muscle and be strong and I see such a difference already."

11. Adele

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Adele and Lawrence are close friends. In an interview with Vogue, the singer talked about how she managed her mental health after her divorce. "I didn't want to end up like a lot of other people I knew. I wasn't miserable miserable, but I would have been miserable had I not put myself first.”

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11 Amazing Bodies of Jenna Ortega and Friends

They look good on Wednesday and every day

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Jenna Ortega and her friends are looking good on Wednesday and every day. Here we delve into the remarkable lives of these talented individuals who have not only made a mark in the entertainment industry but also shared their personal insights on topics ranging from self-acceptance and mental health to skincare and fitness. Jenna Ortega, the renowned actress, opens up about her desire to be a role model for young girls, setting the stage for our exploration of her incredible circle of friends. From Emma Myers to Landry Bender, each personality brings a unique perspective to the table. Join us as we uncover the wisdom, routines, and experiences of these incredible individuals who inspire and empower us in their own distinct ways.

1. Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega talked about being an actress and wanting to be a role model for young girls to Harper’s Bazaar. “As a kid, I was always being told what I should and shouldn’t do — which way I should go, what would be best for me,” she said. “I thought, ‘I don’t want other young girls to look up at the screen and feel like they have to change their appearance to be deemed beautiful or worthy.’”

2. Emma Myers

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Emma Myers works with Ortega on Wednesday. She tells ComingSoon.net that she learned soccer for a movie. “I never played, but I did have an interest in it growing up. But after doing a couple practice rounds and trials, I like it a lot, but nobody in my family plays soccer with me, so I ended up just kicking a ball around by myself at the time.

3. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez talked about dealing with her mental health and bad days to Wondermind.com. “Usually, the first 10 minutes of the day I can kind of gauge how my day will go. Sometimes I just must accept it’s going to be a bad day and that’s OK. We all have bad days.”

4. Aubrey Plaza

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

5. Christina Ricci

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Christina Ricci works with Ortega on Wednesday. She shared what she’d tell her younger self with The Zoe Report. “I would go back and tell my younger self to just lean into being unique and individual. When I was younger, that wasn't really that popular. There was a big push for everyone to be relatable and the girl next door. But I think now we know that lots of different kind of girls live next door for sure. So I would just tell myself to hold on and lean into being unique and it'll all work out.”

6. Jordan Fisher

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Jordan Fisher is a friend of Ortega’s. He talked about revealing his eating disorder to People. "It's been really powerful," he admits. "The amount of people that have reached out just with stories of their own and how you never know what people are going through; I think that that was the thing that really stuck out to people… just a lot of love and respect and kudos in terms of taking care of business and prioritizing my health and mental health."

7. Joy Sunday

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Joy Sunday is one of Ortega’s Wednesday co-stars. She shared her skincare routine to Byrdie. “I use a cleanser from La Roche Posay, lotion from CeraVe, hyaluronic acid from The Ordinary, and BHA from CosRx. Whenever I feel a zit coming on or need to look extra glowy, I use my Foreo UFO mask. For makeup, I need someone to threaten me into knowing how to do makeup. I wish I could beat my face. The only thing I can do is a cat eye.”

8. Gwendoline Christie

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Gwendoline Christie is another of Ortega’s Wednesday co-stars. Her trainer, Dalton Wong, shared her fitness secrets with Harper’s Bazaar. “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.”

9. Naomi J Ogawa

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Ortega’s Wednesday co-star, Naomi J. Ogawa, shared her skincare routine to Grazia. “I like to keep my beauty routine very simple. When it comes to skincare, I like using a gentle cleanser and if I feel like my skin needs some more TLC, I’ll pop on a hydrating face mask. It’s so easy to get carried away with using a bunch of different creams and serums but I like to stick to two that work for my skin type. I use the SkinCeuticals redness neutraliser and Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream. They’re a bit of a splurge but they honestly work wonders for my skin and a small amount of product goes a long way. I’m also obsessed with pimple patches as I have acne prone skin. The minute I see a spot emerging, I pop a sticker on to not even give it a chance of life. If I feel like my face is puffy, I like to Gua Sha my face and give it a little massage to get the circulation going and give myself a little lymphatic drainage. I do love to keep my skin moisturised, so after I take a shower I lotion up my body with e45 cream. I always put my hair up in a bun using my silk hair scrunchies that my friend gifted me (thank you Pria) as I like to keep my hair out of my face when I sleep.”

10. Catherine Zeta Jones

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Catherine Zeta-Jones plays Ortega’s mom on Wednesday. She talked about her diet to The Wall Street Journal. “I always eat breakfast; I’m not one of those people who can skip it. I have a go-to breakfast that happens every day. Right now, I’ve just switched. In the winter months, I have porridge with banana, brown sugar and berries. Come daylight savings, when we spring forward, I switch to my nonfat Greek yogurt with my berries and my granola.”

11. Landry Bender

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Landry Bender is a friend of Ortega’s. She protested this summer during the SAG-AFTRA Strike, and shared this post on Instagram from it. Bender captioned the post, “I strike for the 10 year old me that joined the union and the 80 year old me that hopes to still be working. The majority of @sagaftra member’s job is simply AUDITIONING for the next job - and the majority of members don’t qualify for health insurance. (please consider donating to @sagaftrafound!) We marched this morning for unions in every field - we need fair wages and contracts. My favorite quote today from @msjoelyfisher: ‘What you are doing right now is bigger than any role you’ll ever play.’”

Fitness

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

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

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

She Strength Trains

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

She Does Yoga

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

She Plays Padel

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

She Boxes

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

She Runs

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

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

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

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

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

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

She Does Squats

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

She Does Lunges

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

She Does Cardio

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

She Does Pilates

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

She Strength Trains

Stankovic likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. She shared this Instagram story of herself using dumbbells. ACE Fitness says that strength training and using weights has a lot of health benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

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

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

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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

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

She Does Lunges

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

She Does Squats

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

She Does Hamstring Curls

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

She Does Hip Thrusts

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

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