11 Amazing Bodies of Yellowjackets Stars

Explore the intriguing world of "Yellowjackets," where survival meets mystery. This article delves into the lives of the show's stars, revealing how their off-screen journeys mirror the intense, survival-themed plot of the series. From Christina Ricci's introspective wisdom to Juliette Lewis's unique lifestyle, each cast member embodies the show's spirit of resilience and complexity. Discover how their real-life experiences and perspectives intertwine with the compelling narratives of their characters, offering a deeper understanding of the gripping, survival-driven story that "Yellowjackets" masterfully unfolds.

1. Christina Ricci

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Christina Ricci plays older Misty Quigley. She has had a long career, and talked about how she’s managed it to Glamour. “The thing is, I’m not naturally attention-seeking, but I tried to be that for so long because I thought I was supposed to be,” Ricci revealed. “It led to me doing a lot of things to cope to be this person that I wasn’t, and that caused a lot of problems. I think now just knowing you don’t actually have to [play that game], it’s not about fame, and it shouldn’t be about fame. If what you're seeking is fame, you’re always going to be empty. It’s something I’m trying to teach my child because I think social media and all of this attention-seeking stuff is soul-crushing. I don’t want him to have to learn that the hard way.”

2. Juliette Lewis

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Juliette Lewis played older Nat Scatorccio on the first two seasons. She shared some of her favorite products in an UsWeekly interview. “I have a plethora of tea bags. Traditional Medicinals has one called Nighty Night tea with valerian root. I endlessly love Yogi teas. I have one for muscles, one with antioxidants. They come with little sayings.”

3. Tawny Cypress

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Tawny Cypress plays older Taissa Turner on the show. She opened up about playing a character in the LGBTQ community to Awards Watch. “This is something my son talks about because he’s gay. He’s a Millennial so he’s very progressive and you know, activism in their soul, so I learned a lot from him. Because growing up under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, the way I did is very different than the way he grew up under the same umbrella. He says the best portrayal of LGBTQ+ community is just normal people. Like, we’re all normal. We’re all different shades of human. So, it’s important for me and I think, for everybody on this show, to portray gay women as just fucking people, you know? We don’t have to be like, gaaaaaaaay, it doesn’t have to be that way. We’re just fucking people with our own problems and our own things going on. I fall under the umbrella. I don’t like to categorize myself. I never really do it as much, but I do play a lot of gay characters. But I guess if I had to say something, I would say, you know, I’m bisexual. But I just ignore it. Like I said, it doesn’t ever come. It’s just me. I’m just who I am. Really, the best thing in the world is to just make it completely normal.”

4. Jasmin Savoy Brown

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Jasmin Savoy Brown plays the younger Taissa Turner. She talked about how she approaches life to The Project For Women. “I live right on the border and I am doing my best to keep it healthy. I always want to be better. And I always want to be contributing to the world in same way. Be it through art, politics, simply showing someone love, the desire to contribute wakes me up in the morning and lets me sleep soundly, sometimes.”

5. Sophie Nelisse

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Sophie Nelisse plays the younger Shauna Shipman. She opened up about her friendship with former cast member Ella Purnell with ELLE. Nelisse said that Purnell’s departure forced her to be more confident in herself. “She was kind of my little spokesperson, and she was guiding me through life. Not having her for the second season, I had to rediscover myself and speak up for myself and find my inner confidence. Even in acting, not always having to ask her, ‘How did you find this take? How did you like it?’ Being more self-reliant. I definitely do think that I follow Shauna’s trajectory and rhythm in life. As she progresses, I progress; we kind of live life at the same time.”

6. Ella Purnell

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Ella Purnell played Jackie Taylor in the first two seasons. She talked about her skincare routine to IntoTheGloss.com. “I had quite bad acne when I was in my teens, and did my whole Proactiv time. It was great in that it worked, but it was harsh and started to dry out my skin. Right now I don’t really use anything consistently, but I think figuring out what you really like is something that comes with age. A routine of all natural, organic products is my next big project.”

7. Sammi Hanratty

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Sammi Hanratty plays younger Misty Quigley. She shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. In this video, she is seen doing TRX, squats with a barbell, shoulder presses, and lateral pulldowns. Hanratty revealed in the caption that she has gone vegan. “These are some videos from my current workouts💪🏻 since going vegan my workouts have improved greatly🙌🏻 I was always told the opposite would happen but I feel stronger and healthier.”

8. Melanie Lynskey

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Melanie Lynskey plays older Shauna Shipman. She is vocal about her struggles with body image. In an interview with People, Lynskey revealed that these struggles made her not want to film certain scenes. “There was one scene where I was supposed to be eating a hamburger and complaining, ‘I’m out of shape!' I said to them, ‘I’m not going to do that because I don’t want to put that out there.’ It’s very important to me that I’m playing a woman who looks like this, but is very in charge of her sexuality. She’s somebody who has desire and is desired and is a woman living her life.”

9. Simone Kessell

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Simone Kessell plays the adult Charlotte Matthews, joining the cast in season 2. Kessell shared her self-care and wellness routine to New Beauty. “My self-care wellness regime is 45 minutes a day of exercise, running, floor Pilates, weights, and just getting my heart pumping. When I run, I find it meditative and calming. It’s my private time to daydream, visualize, and strengthen my body.”

10. Courtney Eaton

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Courtney Eaton plays the younger Lottie Matthews on the show. She revealed her favorite skincare serums to Glamour. “For vitamin C in the daytime, I use the Sunday Riley C.E.O Glow. At night, after I take a shower, I do the Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Serum Toner and the Sharni Darden Retinol, and just a moisturizer and lock it in. It’s pretty simple.”

11. Sarah Desjardins

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Sarah Desjardins has a recurring role as Callie Sedecki. She talked about the most important things she’s learned to Photobook Magazine. “The importance of letting go. Do your work and let it go. Don’t be afraid to play! It’s so important. Also, bringing yourself to every role is what makes you special. Trying to do what you THINK people want is doing yourself a disservice.”

Explore the captivating lives of the stars from Animal Kingdom, the thrilling show about a family embroiled in crime and complex relationships. We delve into the personal journeys and insights of the cast. Daniella Alonso discusses self-belief in the acting world, while Scott Speedman reflects on transitioning from competitive swimming to acting. Discover Leila George's motivation for acting, Molly Gordon's directing aspirations, and Ellen Barkin's take on sexism in Hollywood. Each story offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these talented actors.

1. Daniella Alonso

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Daniella Alonso played Catherine Belen on the show’s first season. She shared her advice for aspiring actors with Felix Magazine. “You hear it all the time, but looking at the business side and how choices get made, always believe in yourself and your ability. You are where you need to be, what you are is what you are and someone will eventually see that and want to work with you. Don’t try to fit into a mold. Be present and be happy with where you are. Roles come and go; in the grand scheme of things it doesn’t matter. Just try to be happy.”

2. Scott Speedman

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Before playing Baz Blackwell, Scott Speedwan was a competitive swimmer. He talked about stepping away from the sport to Men’s Journal. “Anybody who does any sort of sport intensely at any age has repetitive stress injuries and that's basically all it was. It was kind of a nerve injury and I think the non-medical term for what I had was ‘arm burnout,’ just from over-training. I was a distance swimmer, a miler, freestyle, and the training back then was definitely very intense. I had a good couple of years of competing at a prime age and then my arm just kind of gave out. I've told this story many times, but it was definitely one of the best things that has happened to me.”

3. Leila George

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Leila George played the younger version of Smurf on the show. She talked about staying driven to work with Body & Soul. “I like living in a house with a roof. And sometimes you need money for that. That's really it. It's also allowed me to be pickier with what I choose to do. And I'd rather spend my time working, doing that, than doing jobs that maybe I'm not in love with. I like the structure of having a work schedule. I like earning my own money.”

4. Molly Gordon

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In addition to being Nicky Belmont on the show, Molly Gordon has started directing. She notably directed Theater Camp. Gordon talked about this with Shondaland.com. “All I want to do is make things that are original and authentic and maybe stranger. And it feels like that’s kind of what’s at stake right now — can you get paid to make good work, and can you make a living wage as a writer, as an actor? But also like, how do we get people to come and see these things? I think the only thing we can do is try to make bolder, weirder things and not just the same thing over and over again.”

5. Ellen Barkin

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Ellen Barken played the lead role of Smurf Cody. She talked about sexism in the acting world to InStyle. “One of the best benefits of getting older is that I no longer feel guilty about protecting myself. That’s a big thing in my job because the gender disparity is outrageous. I don’t think there’s a working actress alive who I wouldn’t call a badass. It’s a hard job, made even harder by being a woman.”

6. Ben Robson

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Ben Robson, who plays Craig Cody, talked about getting in shape for the role to Men’s Journal. “I definitely adapted my training for this. I knew it was very aggressive so I took up boxing and got myself a trainer. Boxing is something I've always enjoyed doing, but I've went into it a lot more and really learned how to do it. That's obviously an incredible workout, and it’s totally addictive as well because you start getting better and better with the combos, the flow, and the routine. At the same time, I'm in the gym doing different routines. I manage to do some circuit training, then be out in about an hour. After the gym, you feel sort of strong and good about yourself, but it's not something I enjoy doing for hours on end.”

7. Darren Mann

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Darren Mann played Baz Blackwell in flashbacks on the show. He talked about his upbringing to The Vancouver Sun. “Growing up I had an older brother (Tyler Mann) that took me absolutely everywhere with him and we didn’t have a dad growing up. My mom (Lenore Mann) had to work whatever job she could so we could play hockey and stuff. I was really blessed with a really great role model of a brother. In some ways I actually got to channel a little bit of my own brother and what that was like.”

8. Shawn Hatosy

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Shawn Hatosy plays Pope Cody on the show. He talked about his training process with Muscle & Fitness. “If I have the time, I’ll lift for an hour and try to hit every muscle. Let’s say I’m doing bench presses. I’ll do a set, and then I’ll stay active by doing some situps on the decline bench, and then I’ll do air squats or something, and then I’ll go back to the bench and do another set. I try to keep moving. And if I’m not able to play tennis that day, I’ll do at least 30 minutes of cardio after I’m done lifting weights.”

9. Jake Weary

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Jake Weary opened up about playing the villainous Jake Dunmore on the show to Ravelin Magazine. “If the villain can be endearing and make the audience root for them and yet still have that menacing nature and mal-intent, it can be very rewarding. There are times where I tend to feel lost when portraying my character on Animal Kingdom, which is basically about a family of looting sociopaths. However, there tend to be these ‘aha’ moments where, despite the awful things my character does, I can still find the humanity in his actions.”

10. Emily Deschanel

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Emily Deschanel had a recurring role of Angela Kane. She is a vegan, and talked about her diet to Garden Of Life. “I’m definitely more aware of the fact that there are a lot of things which are not good for your bones. For instance, if your body doesn’t get proper nutrition, it will actually leach what it needs from the bones and cause problems. Once, when I was filming a scene, my character was supposed to offer someone a soda to drink. I said we couldn’t do that because soda is not good for your bones!”

11. Jennifer Landon

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Jennifer Landon played Amy Wheeler on the show. She also has a role on Yellowstone, and talked about going riding on the show to TVFanatic.com. “We actually did all of it. Our great stunt people tested everything out first. I think they rolled on some of those. I think they ended up using our tape. That horse did charge at me. Those horses were stomping around. That water was freaking cold. And then we drifted downriver like that.”

Discover the incredible lives of Discovery Channel stars in our journey through "10 Amazing Bodies of Discovery Channel Stars." From the resilient Monica Beets breaking stereotypes in Gold Rush to the adventurous Jessica Chobot exploring derelict cottages on Expedition X, these personalities redefine the extraordinary. Karla Ann Charlton, a former Gold Rush star turned Yukon guide, showcases her expertise in winter safety, while underwater enthusiast Leigh De Necker and freediver Zandi Ndhlovu dive deep into the mysteries of the ocean. Join us in celebrating the diverse pursuits of Alison Towner, Charlotte Kilcher, Mandy Hansen, Josh Gates, and Phil Torres as they share their passions for the great outdoors and thrilling adventures.

1. Monica Beets

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Monica Beets is one of the personalities on Gold Rush. She is the only daughter in her mining family, and has had to deal with a lot of sexism. She talked about how she handles this in an interview. “They’d look at you and think, 'What do you know, you’re just a girl?' But the fact is, I did know a lot. And with Tony Beets to back me up, they knew they had to do as I said!"

2. Jessica Chobot

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Jessica Chobot is a host on Expedition X. She does a lot of outdoor workouts as a part of the show. Chobot shared this set of photos of herself and co-host Phil Torres riding horses on Instagram. She captioned the post, “There’s nothing quite like riding a horse through a creepy woods on your way to research a derelict stone cottage known for outrageous debauchery.”

3. Karla Ann Charlton

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Karla Ann Charlton is a former personality on Gold Rush. Currently, she is a Yukon guide. Her website states, “My winter safety experience comes from a decade of backcountry snowboard guiding and documenting professional snowboarding. I hold the highest standard in Avalanche rescue training and Wilderness First Aid.”

4. Leigh De Necker

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Leigh De Necker is one of the hosts of Shark Women. She is also a scuba diver. De Necker shared this underwater photo on Instagram for World Oceans Day. She captioned the post, “As a marine biologist, swimmer and diver, I spend a lot of time on, in and under the sea. Even when it’s cold, even when it’s grumpy, it truly is my favourite place in the world. We are blessed with a dynamic, mysterious, wonderfully wild ocean. Powerful, yet vulnerable. Filled with energy, filled with life. Today we celebrate this magical place!”

5. Zandi Ndhlovu[

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Zandi Ndhlovu is a freediver and a host of Shark Women. She shared some of her career accomplishments in this highlight reel on Instagram, captioning it, “I will never forget these words, with no idea how I would pay my bills, I said no… if I come back to work as I know it, I’ll never come back here… I have to take this chance… What a journey it’s been.”

6. Alison Towner

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Alison Towner is the third host of Shark Women. She is also a diver, and shared this post on Instagram of herself and her friend about to dive. Towner captioned the post, “Perfect way to end an absolutely incredible sardine run here in Durbs! Sunday dive on Aliwal Shoal with sharky sistas... sea soul fully revived. Cannot begin to explain what we have dived here the last week- so grateful for this oppurtunity.”

7. Charlotte Kilcher

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Charlotte Kilcher is one of the stars of Alaska: The Last Frontier. She likes to spend time outside and with animals. Kilcher shared this photo of herself and a friend spending time with donkeys. She captioned the post, “My friend @ranjadean @thedeangallery stopped by with her beautiful donkeys all outfitted with saddles and tack she handmade for them. What a sight to behold. She took me for a sweet donkey ride down the homestead meadows. A little summer highlight for me!”

8. Mandy Hansen

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Mandy Hansen is one of the stars of Deadliest Catch. Naturally, she spends a lot of time on the water. One thing Hansen likes to do is kayak. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself on the water. Hansen captioned the post, “Clear water and no phone service. My kinda place :)”

9. Josh Gates

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Josh Gates is one of the hosts of Expedition X. He talked about his approach to the show to MotorTrend.com. “I'm a big believer in that part of the experience, you know? If you talk to anybody about travel, just personally, so much of what they'll tell you about any trip is the mechanics of the trip. How the flight was, what went wrong, what went right, how they got stranded at that train station.”

10. Phil Torres

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In "10 Amazing Bodies from 9-1-1 Stars," we delve into the personal fitness and wellness journeys of the cast from the popular TV show "9-1-1." This article offers a unique glimpse into how these stars maintain their health and well-being amidst their demanding careers. From Angela Bassett's hotel gym routines to Jennifer Love Hewitt's reflections on body image, and John Harlan Kim's pandemic workout regime, each star brings a different perspective. We also hear from Peter Krause about maintaining a positive attitude, Ryan Guzman's dedicated gym regimen, and Oliver Stark's vegan diet preferences.

1. Angela Bassett

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Angela Bassett plays the lead role of Athena Grant. She shared her workout secrets in an interview with Net-A-Porter. “I’ll try to get to the hotel gym and do 30 minutes of cardio, and lift a couple of weights or something. But I’m not getting up at 4am to workout.”

2. Jennifer Love Hewitt

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Jennifer Love Hewitt joined the show in its second season, and she plays Maddie Buckley. In an interview with Vulture, she talked about previous interviews she’s had to do, and comments she’s received on her body. “I was disappointed that it was all about body stuff, because I had really worked hard in that movie to do a good job as an actress,” she said. “Now that I’m older, I think, ‘Gosh, I wish that I had known how inappropriate that was so I could have defended myself somehow or just not answered those questions.’ I laughed it off a lot of the time, and I wish maybe I hadn’t.”

3. John Harlan Kim

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John Harlan Kim plays Albert Han. He talked about his routine during the pandemic with The Sydney Morning Herald. “I wake up, knock back a few coffees, return some messages, try to get a workout in and tend to things I’d never prioritised before around the place. Like so many others, all my meetings are over video chats now, but you’re discussing these work arrangements that are surrounded by so much uncertainty, you know?”

4. Peter Krause

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Peter Krause plays Bobby Nash on the show. He talked about having an optimistic attitude with MSP Magazine. “I feel like at my core I’m a Minnesotan. You know, I maintain certain attitudes. Like, ‘Could be worse!’ That very particularly Minnesotan thing where, whatever awful situation we’re in, we’re like, ‘Could be worse! Could be raining!’”

5. Ryan Guzman

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Ryan Guzman joined the show as Eddie Diaz in the second season. In 2015, while prepping for Heroes Reborn, Guzman made sure to workout. He shared his process on Instagram. "Been hittin this gym up every day, for almost three months now,” Guzman captioned a post. “I've gained 18lbs so far. I'm starting to really like the changes I see and feel. #nothingcomeseasy #progress."

6. Oliver Stark

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Oliver Stark plays Evan “Buck” Buckley on the show. Stark is vegan, and shared his favorite foods with Veg Out Magazine. “I’m a big fruit-eater. For as long as I can remember, fruits have been my favorite food. Pineapple, bananas, mango—the list goes on. [They’re] easy, convenient, and healthy! Oh, and delicious! Protein sources tend to be tofu, tempeh, seitan, and various protein powders (usually based around a 70/30 split of pea and rice protein powder, which a lot of ready-made powders adopt).”

7. Kenneth Choi

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Kenneth Choi, who plays Chimney Han, is grateful for the fan’s support. He talked about joining social media and seeing the support with HOLA USA. “I am because when you don't have that feedback constantly, you just don't know. I had a sense that people liked him through my colleagues; every now and then Oliver [Stark] would say, 'Kenny, people really love you, they want you on social media, they want to interact, they think you're wonderful.' So when I actually go on social media, it is lovely to experience that. But on the other hand, you always have to keep a distance from it. Anybody who's very successful and steps into the limelight and starts to believe their own press is in danger. You want to try to keep a modest level head and I'm someone who is rooted in midwest values, and my mother and father are always in the back of my head talking to me.”

8. Rockmond Dunbar

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Rockmond Dunbar plays Michael Grant on the show. He shared how he stays consistent and motivated with workouts to Muscle and Fitness. “I listen to guys like Kendrick Lamar when I work out, but when I’m on the elliptical, I watch motivational videos on YouTube. It’s all about positive thinking and pushing out negativity. If you want to be successful, don’t seek success. Wake up every day with a purpose, and be consistent and persistent in pursuit of that purpose. You can take breaks, you can go on sabbatical, but don’t ever give up.”

9. Connie Britton

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Connie Britton played Abby Clark on the show’s first season. She talked about her wellness with Health Magazine. “Meditation has been a big part of my adult life — meditation, breathing, and connecting to whatever is my own version of my center,” she said. “It can be 10 minutes; it can be in the car while I’m driving or just taking a deep breath before I’m about to shoot a scene. It’s about going deeper than the external noise. To me, that’s a really important tool. And I really believe it helps with wrinkles. We can change our body chemistry through meditation.”

10. Tracie Thoms

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Tracie Thoms talked about how she relates to her character, Karen Wilson, to TVLine. “I used to be very Type A and buttoned-up,” she says. “I graduated summa cum laude from Howard University with a 3.96 GPA. I was very, very strict with myself. I was very much like Karen. I understand her. But things happen in life that teach you not to sweat the small stuff. It was fun that this was Karen’s journey, but also mine. It was fun to see how far I’ve come, and how far she has come in terms of how she views the world and learned to let love into her life in a way that she wasn’t able to do even 10 years ago.”

The Rookie stars know how to stay fit. Nathan Fillion reflects on career longevity, while Jenna Dewan emphasizes the importance of rest. Niecy Nash-Betts enjoys acupuncture and sauna treatments. Britt Robertson shares her hair care secrets. Alyssa Diaz trains rigorously for her role, and Mercedes Mason discusses cultural representation in media. Mekia Cox advises aspiring actors, Lisseth Chavez loves hiking, and Melissa O’Neil combines hiking with pet companionship. Kevin Zegers focuses on outdoor workouts, and Sara Rue shares her journey towards self-acceptance and physical comfort.

1. Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion plays John Nolan. He talked about his career to The Toronto Sun. “For me, it seems like each project I do I’m saying to myself, ‘Oh my God, I finally made it.’ Here I am, I’m about to turn 52 and I’ve been in this business for 30 years. I’m still experiencing firsts. This is my first time on a prime-time, 8 o’clock show of my very own. This is my first time with a spinoff show. This is my first time where they are really building out an evening with the kinds of entertainment we’re trying to bring.”

2. Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan plays Bailey Nune on the show, and joined in the fourth season. She tells Shape Magazine that she makes sleep and rest a priority. "Rest is the hardest thing for me to come by, as I'm sure most people can relate, but I try to get as much as I can. Making time for myself within working, within family, within all of that is very, very important for me and not the easiest to do, but I make it a priority."

3. Niecy Nash-Betts

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Niecy Nash-Betts played the lead role of Simone Clark on the show’s spin off. She shared some of her wellness habits with Parade. “I've started a new life in acupuncture. It’s a weekly thing and that is something that I enjoy. And then I also bought an in-home or travel sauna. So maybe I cannot get down to a day spa to go sit in the sauna but I have one that I can travel with. And so, that's an end of day routine cause once I sit in that sauna, forget about it! I’m toast after that. Having acupuncture I have found to just be a lovely gift to myself. Therapy is a wonderful gift.”

4. Britt Robertson

Britt Robertson played Laura Stensen on the spin off. She shared some of her favorite products in an interview with Women’s Health. Robertson says she uses Sally Hershberger Hyper Hydration Super Keratin Spray on her hair. "I'll put it on really thick, then throw my hair in a bun and let it sink in during my workout. I'll wash it out afterward; it gives my hair hold, makes it soft, and smells really nice."

5. Alyssa Diaz

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Alyssa Diaz played Angela Lopez on the first three seasons. She talked about her training process for the show to Starry Constellation Magazine. “We learned how to clear rooms. We learned how to arrest people. I do a lot of running and kickboxing to kick down doors and I learned how to walk with a weapon, how to load it and unload it.”

6. Mercedes Mason

Mercedes Mason played Zoe Andersen in season one. She talked about wanting to represent the Iranian community and wanting more representation in the media to The Persian Observer. “As Iranians we have been overlooked by Hollywood. We aren’t considered white ethnically yet we aren’t considered diverse enough either so we end up falling between the cracks. It’s been one of the biggest frustrations for me as an actress. As much as Hollywood talks about inclusivity, I feel as though Iranians have been left by the wayside. I can’t think of a single show that showcases Iranian families. Or Iranian leads of TV shows. I’m hopeful that this will change. We have such a beautiful and warm culture. Saddens me that most people don’t know much about the Persian culture. There’s still so much stigma surrounding Iran.”

7. Mekia Cox

Mekia Cox joined the show as Nyla Harper in the second season. She shared her advice for aspiring actors with Cliche Magazine. “If it’s your dream, then you gotta go full steam ahead. And you have to love it in whatever form it comes. I always thought performing is what I’d do no matter what, even if that meant I spent my whole life doing regional theater in some small city no one ever heard of. If it made me happy, that’s what I’d do.”

8. Lisseth Chavez

Lisseth Chavez joined the cast in season five, playing Celina Juarez. She loves to go hiking to stay in shape. Chavez recently took a trip to Zion Narrows National Park, and shared highlights on Instagram. She shared this photo and video of herself wading in a river, captioning it, “Don’t let this smile fool you, I nearly froze to death.”

9. Melissa O’Neil

Melissa O’Neil plays Lucy Chen on the show. She loves to go on hikes, and she sometimes takes her dog with her. O’Neil shared these videos on Instagram of herself hiking in the woods with her dog. She captioned it, “I Love this nug so much. We celebrated by going to Millard Canyon Falls. It’s a 50-ft waterfall not even a 30min drive away from home. Kind of blows my mind how beautiful it is here some times. With all the recent rain the water is flooowwwiinng. We had a blast criss crossing the creek that was at several points pretty precarious but she is a brave pupperoni and let me backpack her around the trickier crossings.”

10. Kevin Zegers

Kevin Zegers played Brandon Acres on the spin off. He does a lot of outdoor workouts to stay in shape, and shares some of his favorites on Instagram. One thing Zegers likes to do is swim. He shared this underwater photo of himself snorkeling.

11. Sara Rue

Sara Rue has a recurring role as Nell Forester. Rue is open about her struggles with weight, and talked about her journey with Cosmopolitan. “Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows it's such an emotional, complicated thing. As an actor, there are certain roles that you really can't play or be cast in when you're overweight. But I don't want to sensationalize it; my weight loss was more of an internal thing, and it was about mentally and physically wanting to be in a place where I could feel really comfortable in my own skin. When I turned 30, I had this image of myself and where I wanted to be in five, in 10 years — but the reality of my situation just didn't match up. So it was as simple as that — and as complex as a thousand other things going into it.”