7 Flat-Belly Tricks From Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie is known for her tough-hero movie roles, for which she trains like an athlete—not to mention a stunt woman. Jolie, 47, has an enviably toned and strong physique whether she is filming or not—so how does she do it? Trainers who have worked with the star talk about her dedication to whatever she sets her mind to, whether it’s martial arts training or a specific muscle-building diet. Here is how she achieves, and maintains, her killer figure.

1. She Does Her Own Stunts

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Jolie is an old hand at occasionally doing her own stunts, and works hard to make it look perfect. “Angie throws herself into everything fully, be it rehearsals or the actual shooting," says stunt instructor Simon Crane. "We rehearse and test everything to the smallest detail with her stunt double, Eunice Huthart, before she ever tries anything. But saying that, as any athlete knows, there is no gain without pain!"

2. Martial Arts Training

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Jolie learned martial arts for Salt. “For her fight training, we got her learning a combination of Muay Thai and Krav Maga very early on,” Crane says. “We would then pick the moves she was best at and combine them into a sequence. The training, at the early stages, took up about three to four sessions a week, lasting approximately two hours each. When we started filming, we trained during lunch breaks or on the weekends.”

3. Carbs and Protein

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Jolie’s diet was a healthy mix of carbs and protein for her Salt role. “She has to have 70% carbohydrates and 30% protein diet with an anaerobic training regime as opposed to aerobic, so she can put muscle on without losing weight,” Crane says. “Sticking to four or five meals a day routine as much as possible. Then when she reaches a good body level that we like, we change it to 60%/40% favoring carbs. No junk food, no empty calories, and alcohol only on weekends.”

4. Snacking On Nuts

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Jolie snacked on mixed seeds and nuts plus vegetables such as cauliflower while filming The Tourist. “Although nuts are high in fat, it’s mainly healthier unsaturated fat,” says the British Heart Foundation. “They contain protein, B vitamins, vitamin E and minerals, including iron, potassium, selenium, magnesium, zinc and copper.”

5. Eating Bugs

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Jolie and her family enjoy snacking on high-protein insects. “They’re used to eating scorpions, especially Shiloh,” Jolie says. “Shiloh loves a tarantula, loves a bug. They can all eat a bag of crickets like a bag of chips, so they’re all used to it. But I’m learning to cook them better with a little more flair and seasoning.”

6. Tomb Raider Training

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Jolie had to transform her diet and fitness for her role in Tomb Raider. “They had me on bungees. I'm dog sledding,” Jolie said. “They had me up at seven each morning and handed me a protein shake. Suddenly, a nutritionist was giving me five meals a day. But you had to do these things to maintain your energy. And I liked the intense training because there is only one way to do something and for me it's in extremes."

7. Embracing Her Age

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Jolie embraces what she calls her imperfections, as part of the aging process. “I look in the mirror and I see that I look like my mother, and that warms me,” she says. “I also see myself aging, and I love it because it means I’m alive—I’m living and getting older. Don’t love having a random dark spot from a pregnancy, for sure. I see my flaws. But what I see that I like isn’t about a structure or appearance. It’s more that I see my family in my face. I see my age.”

Kate Winslet has been the poster child for strong, curvy women since bursting into superstardom with her role in the 1997 blockbuster movie Titanic. Winslet, 47, has a down-to-earth approach to health and wellness that focuses on energy, happiness, and real beauty. So how exactly does she stay so strong and maintain her physique? Here’s what her diet and exercise regimen looks like.

1. Yoga and Cardio

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Winslet enjoys a variety of workouts to help keep herself happy and healthy. “Power yoga class a couple of times a week, some barre, cardio, and we have a dog, so I love going on walks,” she says. “I drink lots and lots of water! I’m really trying to be healthy.”

2. At-Home Pilates

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Winslet likes working out in the peace and quiet of her home when possible. “I have a mat and little hand weights and I do a stomach thing and a bum thing. It’s very simple – you barely break into a sweat,” she says. “Here’s what’s so great about it: no one’s looking at you, no one’s telling you what to do or work harder or anything like that. I know it seems slightly tragic but it’s my way of exercising in a time-efficient way.”

3. Lots of Juicing

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Winslet drinks plenty of green juice she makes at home from fresh vegetables. “Our fridge is always full of spinach, kale, cucumbers,” she says. “I’m vegetarian and my husband is vegan, so there’s a lot of plant-based focus in our home. My husband turning vegan is relatively recent, so that’s been a really fun education because you have to learn to be a little more inventive with foods.”

4. Her Beauty and Wellness Mantra

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Winslet believes in the power of good habits to ensure optimum wellness. “Beauty in your 40s is about depth and experience. And good habits,” she says. “Drink lots of water. Get outdoors as much as you can. Also, I exercise a lot and that makes an enormous difference in terms of endorphins and skin health.”

5. Portion Control

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Winslet refuses to diet, but is sensible about indulging in treats. “When it comes to dieting, I just don't care,” she says. “I watch myself as much as any average woman does, you know? I'll eat one cookie, not a whole box of cookies. But I'll still eat the one cookie...sometimes two, or even three. But not the whole box.”

6. No Scales, Ever

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Winslet refuses to weigh herself, instead focusing on overall health. The actress relies on a healthy diet and regular exercise to look and feel good. “I don’t know how much I weigh, I haven’t weighed myself in 12 years,” she says. “Top tip: it’s a great move.”

7. Health For Beauty

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Winslet knows that exercise and diet make a huge impact on appearance. “These days, I’m a little more health-conscious in terms of thinking about the next 10 years of my life,” she says. “[I] want to maximize my physical strength and keep my skin good without doing anything to my face. I do believe that beauty and wellness really reflects in your face, in your eyes, and how you feel. It goes hand in hand with elegance as well. I think a woman that looks well and confident is innately elegant.”

She's bringing sexy back! In her latest workout video, Jessica Biel shows how she gets her killer abs. Known for her love of fitness, the 41-year-old often posts about her wellness goals, and this time she reveals her core moves that help her get a toned tummy. We take a closer look at how the Candy actress stays so fit and dive into her regime. Here's what to know about how Biel gets her famed sculpted abs.

1. She Does Pilates

A few weeks ago, the mother of two shared her newest gym video. Wearing blue spandex and a black tank top, Biel lays on a mat holding a medicine ball straight up while bicycling with her legs.

2. She Does Multiple Core Exercises

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In the same video, Biel switches things up and lowers the medicine ball while raising both legs. She then alternates each leg, touching the medicine ball, and does several reps.

3. She Does Crunches

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After she's done with the medicine ball, Biel does sit-ups, but only does a few in the video, because her husband, Justin Timberlake, interrupts her workout, something he loves to do. He pretends to put his foot on her stomach and she laughs. She looks at the camera and says, "That was my man."

4. She Eats A Lot of Fruits and Veggies

Biel is very mindful of what she eats and consumes lean proteins, whole foods, and fruits and vegetables. She posted a delicious salad she made with apricots, cucumber, tomato, sunflower seeds. mozzarella balls, basil, and brown rice.

5. She Has Cheat Days

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Biel typically sticks to a well-balanced and clean diet, but she does allow herself to indulge. “A big cheat day in my world is very full on," she told InStyle. "When I’m going for it, I’m going for it. I’m going to have a million cups of coffee in the morning and then it’s going to be wine for lunch, pasta for lunch. There’s going to be another aperitif after lunch and a dessert and then probably more coffee." It doesn't end there. “And then a dinner that’s going to last for a million hours that’s just pasta, pasta, pasta, maybe an affogato, maybe another pasta. A lot of wine. More after-dinner drinks. Just really go for it,” she said.

Angelina Jolie is Hollywood royalty. She’s starred in some of the biggest blockbusters including, Lara Croft, Mr. And Mrs. Smith, the Kung Fu Panda franchise and most recently, Marvel’s Eternals. Jolie is also considered one of the most beautiful celebrities, and seems to look the same as she did at the beginning of her career. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Angelina Jolie stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Has Done Circuit Training

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Trainer Gunnar Peterson has said Jolie has done circuit training. This dynamic approach that keeps her engaged with a variety of exercises targeting various muscle groups. From her arms and abs to her chest, legs, and glutes, Jolie's workout regimen covers a comprehensive range of areas. With the guidance of her trainer, Peterson, the routine incorporates movements that not only strengthen Angelina's core but also engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously. By embracing circuit training, Jolie ensures a well-rounded workout that challenges her body and promotes overall fitness and strength.

2. She Works With A Dermatologist

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Jolie has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. In an interview with InStyle, Jolie revealed that she works with a dermatologist. "I’ve had the same dermatologist since I was 11; her name is Rhonda Rand. It’s who my mother brought me to when I was little with my first scar. To have somebody who is very encouraging of being as natural as possible has really helped me, I think."

3. She Has A Simple Skincare Routine

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Rand opened up about Jolie’s skincare in an interview with Refinery29. Jolie has a pretty simple skincare routine. “She’s always been such a natural beauty, so she didn’t ever have to do much. It was really just sunscreen, proper cleansing with a mild, gentle cleanser, antioxidants, sometimes glycolic [acids], and natural products. Some alpha hydroxy [acids] are good too, and they’re very natural. She doesn’t need major scrubs or products with lots of chemicals."

4. She Doesn’t Wear Makeup

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Rand tells Refinery29 that Jolie likes to go natural faced when she isn’t on set. “The thing about [Jolie] is she never wears makeup unless she’s working — it’s probably another reason her skin looks good. She’s also good about removing makeup. I know her makeup artist is super careful about what she puts on her skin and takes good care of it when she's working."

5. She Takes Skincare Products On The road

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Jolie does a lot of traveling, and she never forgets her skincare products. “When she travels, she takes a good skin care regimen with her [including] alpha hydroxys or antioxidants,” Rand tells Refinery29. “There’s a product of mine that she loves [called] Dermbasics RR Perfection Cream. It’s a chemical-free antioxidant sunscreen and that’s a good thing to travel with. We also have another product she likes and takes with her: Dermbasics Glycolic Acid Pads 20%. They remove the stratum corneum, increase collagen and elastin, keep pores clean and appearing small, and even out discoloration."

6. She Uses Sunscreen

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Rand tells Refinery29 that one of Jolie’s biggest skincare secrets is wearing sunscreen. “She’s been so good about using sunscreen from such an early age to protect her skin,” Rand says of the actress. “She knew that the sun is not good for skin in general — in terms of pigmentation problems and that sort of thing.”

7. She Gives Back

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In addition to being a successful actress, Jolie is also one of Hollywood’s biggest humanitarians. She draws attention to several different causes. In an interview on TODAY, Jolie opened up about about the Violence Against Women’s Act, which she took to Capitol Hill. In this post on Instagram, Jolie talked about the violence in Sudan. She also shared this post drawing attention to the missing children in Ukraine.