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7 Fat-Melting Tricks From Emma Stone

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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By Anna BechtelMay 26, 2023
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Emma Stone is one of the most beloved and iconic actresses of all time. She started out her career as a comedic and teen movie actress, starring in roles like Superbad, Zombieland, and Easy A, which earned her first award nomination. Stone then starred in more serious roles like The Help and Birdman, the latter earning her an Academy Award Nomination. She’d win the award in 2017 for the hit musical film La La Land. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emma Stone stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Educates Herself

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In 2012, Stone opened up about skincare to Refinery29. She says that she has an interest in the subject and how she wants to study more about it. “I'm actually pretty interested in skin care, because I had bad hormonal acne when I was 17, and they put me on Accutane for it. After two months on the Accutane, I went off of it, and since then, my skin, my mouth, my lips, my eyes are all so dry. Then, I had stress acne when I was 20, when I did Easy A, which they kindly video-airbrushed out of the movie. But I realized how debilitating and embarrassing it can be to have cystic acne. So, I'm really interested in the biology of what makes up acne and how to work on it from the outside, too."

2. She Takes Care Of Acne

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In her Refinery29, Stone talked about how she approaches acne. “Usually, I use tea tree oil. I can't go too crazy, or I'll get a rash. My skin is really sensitive. Whenever it's been really bad, I've gone to the dermatologist to get those cortisone shots. Those are amazing. They're kind of a miracle. But also kind of terrifying because this huge needle is coming at your face. But no pain, no gain!"

3. She Wears What She Wants

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Stone doesn’t believe in beauty standards, or wearing certain things. She encouraged others to have the same approach when it comes to makeup in a 2013 Cosmopolitan interview. "I could care less,” she said. “I think women should wear whatever makeup they want for themselves. Makeup should be fun."

4. She Uses Single-Ingredient Products

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Stone told Cosmopolitan that she has to pick specific skincare products to use. "I'm really allergic to a lot of stuff,” she explained. “So I can only use products with a single ingredient in it. I use a Burt's Bees cleanser and sometimes I exfoliate with baking soda or brown sugar. I like experimenting. I love coconut oil, Josie Maran Argan Oil, and olive oil—I have a big bottle of it on my sink and I put it all over my face and smell like focaccia...And it's really sexy [laughs]."

5. She Did Full-Body Workouts

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To play Billie Jean King in the film Battle of The Sexes, Stone had to get in shape. Her trainer, Jason Walsh, opened up about this process toELLE. Walsh said that he had Stone do a lot of full-body workouts. “We would do lots and lots of sled-pushing and pulling ‘cause that’s a full-body workout. It uses every muscle in the body. It stresses the body from the hands through the feet. And it’s also unilateral so there’s usually only one foot on the ground at a time, so it’s just a really good way to stress the body.”

6. She Ate Good Calories

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Walsh shared some of Stone’s diet to ELLE. He says that the actress made sure to eat clean and good calories. “It was probably 2500 or 3000 calories a day. She ate very well, and very clean, so it wasn’t like she was getting garbage calories in. We added a high-calorie shake twice a day."

7. She Drank Protein Shakes

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Stone drank a lot of protein shakes to help her get in shape. Walsh shared her go-to recipe with ELLE. “I found a protein that is extremely good called Metabolic Way. The base was the protein, and we would add spinach and throw in three tablespoons of Udo's Oil, which is where the calories came from. We would also use Ashwagandha. I heard about it from a friend of mine who’s a mountain climber. They use Ashwagandha to help their bodies counter the stresses on the body and recover."

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7 Fat-Melting Tricks From Emma Stone

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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By Anna BechtelMay 26, 2023
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Emma Stone is one of the most beloved and iconic actresses of all time. She started out her career as a comedic and teen movie actress, starring in roles like Superbad, Zombieland, and Easy A, which earned her first award nomination. Stone then starred in more serious roles like The Help and Birdman, the latter earning her an Academy Award Nomination. She’d win the award in 2017 for the hit musical film La La Land. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emma Stone stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Educates Herself

GREECE-CULTURE-CINEMA-PREMIEREARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images

In 2012, Stone opened up about skincare to Refinery29. She says that she has an interest in the subject and how she wants to study more about it. “I'm actually pretty interested in skin care, because I had bad hormonal acne when I was 17, and they put me on Accutane for it. After two months on the Accutane, I went off of it, and since then, my skin, my mouth, my lips, my eyes are all so dry. Then, I had stress acne when I was 20, when I did Easy A, which they kindly video-airbrushed out of the movie. But I realized how debilitating and embarrassing it can be to have cystic acne. So, I'm really interested in the biology of what makes up acne and how to work on it from the outside, too."

2. She Takes Care Of Acne

'Bleat' Premiere In AthensMilos Bicanski/Getty Images

In her Refinery29, Stone talked about how she approaches acne. “Usually, I use tea tree oil. I can't go too crazy, or I'll get a rash. My skin is really sensitive. Whenever it's been really bad, I've gone to the dermatologist to get those cortisone shots. Those are amazing. They're kind of a miracle. But also kind of terrifying because this huge needle is coming at your face. But no pain, no gain!"

3. She Wears What She Wants

"When You Finish Saving The World" New York ScreeningCindy Ord/Getty Images

Stone doesn’t believe in beauty standards, or wearing certain things. She encouraged others to have the same approach when it comes to makeup in a 2013 Cosmopolitan interview. "I could care less,” she said. “I think women should wear whatever makeup they want for themselves. Makeup should be fun."

4. She Uses Single-Ingredient Products

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Stone told Cosmopolitan that she has to pick specific skincare products to use. "I'm really allergic to a lot of stuff,” she explained. “So I can only use products with a single ingredient in it. I use a Burt's Bees cleanser and sometimes I exfoliate with baking soda or brown sugar. I like experimenting. I love coconut oil, Josie Maran Argan Oil, and olive oil—I have a big bottle of it on my sink and I put it all over my face and smell like focaccia...And it's really sexy [laughs]."

5. She Did Full-Body Workouts

The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" - ArrivalsGotham/Getty Images

To play Billie Jean King in the film Battle of The Sexes, Stone had to get in shape. Her trainer, Jason Walsh, opened up about this process toELLE. Walsh said that he had Stone do a lot of full-body workouts. “We would do lots and lots of sled-pushing and pulling ‘cause that’s a full-body workout. It uses every muscle in the body. It stresses the body from the hands through the feet. And it’s also unilateral so there’s usually only one foot on the ground at a time, so it’s just a really good way to stress the body.”

6. She Ate Good Calories

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Walsh shared some of Stone’s diet to ELLE. He says that the actress made sure to eat clean and good calories. “It was probably 2500 or 3000 calories a day. She ate very well, and very clean, so it wasn’t like she was getting garbage calories in. We added a high-calorie shake twice a day."

7. She Drank Protein Shakes

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Stone drank a lot of protein shakes to help her get in shape. Walsh shared her go-to recipe with ELLE. “I found a protein that is extremely good called Metabolic Way. The base was the protein, and we would add spinach and throw in three tablespoons of Udo's Oil, which is where the calories came from. We would also use Ashwagandha. I heard about it from a friend of mine who’s a mountain climber. They use Ashwagandha to help their bodies counter the stresses on the body and recover."

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7 Superstar Secrets to Staying Fit at Any Age

Here’s how they stay fit.

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Staying fit and fabulous is a goal shared by many, and celebrities are no exception. From Hollywood icons to chart-topping musicians, these superstars have revealed their secrets to maintaining their health and vitality. In this article, we will explore the strategies employed by seven renowned celebrities, offering insights into their fitness routines, wellness approaches, and lifestyle choices. From Jennifer Lawrence's rigorous training for a role to Tom Hanks' journey with diabetes, each superstar brings a unique perspective on staying in top form. Discover the inspiring stories and practical tips that can help anyone stay fit and fabulous at any age.

1. Jennifer Lawrence

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To prepare for her role in Red Sparrow, Jennifer Lawrence worked with a ballet trainer, Kurt Foreman. “Even though we knew there was going to be a dance double doing the moves she wasn’t going to do, we had to do everything to train her to do everything from the waist up,” he said to Body + Soul. “I worked with Jen six days a week, three hours a day for three months, as well as doing cross training in the form of Pilates, or toning and weight-training, or gyrotonics.”

2. Julia Roberts

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Julia Roberts opened up about her approach to wellness in an interview with InStyle. She says that she tries to not overthink things, especially with her diet. "I feel like if I knew all the things to do (in terms of exercise), I would probably look like I was put together with tape. I would just go crazy. So I think, better just to remain calm, drink your water, get your sleep and be joyful.”

3. Anna Kendrick

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Anna Kendrick lives a busy life, however, she told Shape in 2020 that she is working on taking breaks. "I'm trying to have a sense of play," she says. "A lot of my life over the last decade has been work, recover, work, recover. That doesn't leave much room for anything else. That's the mindset and the reality for a lot of people. You work and then recover so you can work some more. Putting some fun and silliness into my life is one of my goals."

4. Reese Witherspoon

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Oscar-winner, Reese Witherspoon, is known for her amazing skin. She shared her secrets in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. "I started looking for clean beauty solutions probably like a year and a half ago," she revealed. "I was in my hometown Sephora and was looking at the Biossance products. It has such great reviews, and somebody mentioned it to me so I bought a bunch. I just started using them. And I found them so effective, completely luxurious, unlike any other clean product I've ever used. And I was just hooked."

5. Tom Hanks

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Tom Hanks is open about his Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis. In 2014, he told the BFI London that this is why he no longer gains or loses weight for roles. "I've talked to a number of actors who have gained weight for roles, and just the sheer physical toll it puts on one's knees and shoulders—no one wants to do it again I'm 57 and I don't think I'm going to take on any job or go on vacation again and see to that I can gain 30 pounds."

6. Sam Smith

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Earlier this year, Sam Smith opened up about their new album Gloria to Billboard. They said that they feel comfortable with where their career is. “I really do feel like I’m in that place. Of course I want people to like (Gloria), but I’m on my fourth album now. I don’t feel like I have to prove so much, I just want to enjoy what I make and enjoy my job.”

7. John Legend

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In 2019, John Legend opened up about changes he had to make to his lifestyle to People. “My doctor told me that I needed more antioxidants in my diet,” he said. “Because I had hereditary cholesterol issues, and he told me that adding vegetables was a good way to address it, so I started having something green with every meal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.”

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10 Rom-Com Stars Share Secrets for Amazing Bodies

It’s not always easy but definitely worth it—just ask these stars.

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Romantic comedy stars are not only incredibly funny and entertaining, but like most people in the industry, they maintain strong and toned physiques worthy of action stars. And it’s not easy, either—there’s plenty of sacrifice and discipline before those seemingly effortless abs. Just ask queen of romantic comedy Julia Roberts. "As I always say to my kids, 'You have to eat the good stuff to get the good stuff,'” she says. So how do they do it? Here’s how Reese Witherspoon, Jon Hamm, Sandra Bullock, and others stay in such good shape year after year.

1. Julia Roberts

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Julia Roberts trains four times a week for at least an hour a time. "I don't love exercise, but I do love how I feel afterwards," she says. "Accomplishment, clarity, energy, strength, joy... these are all things I give myself through working out, and I can feel it in everything I do." Roberts also does Pilates and strength training. "We currently do 20 to 40 minutes of step aerobics and up to 40 minutes of body work — lunges, crunches, planks, push-ups — after,” says trainer Kathy Kaehler.

2. Reese Witherspoon

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Reese Witherspoon enjoys a balanced lifestyle with plenty of room for pasta and tequila, but makes sure those are treats and not the norm. “I didn't always have good eating habits, coming from a little town in Nashville, Tennessee," she says. "I didn't understand health or nutrition, I went completely off the rails. I was lucky enough to have people come in my life and say, 'look you're not going to be able to sustain energy for 12, 14, 15-hour days if you don't start eating right and exercising.' I exercise every day and eat right every day, no matter what is going on. If I'm working way into the night, I eat with frequency and I take care of my mind and spirit.”

3. Kate Hudson

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Kate Hudson, 44, loves Pilates, yoga, and dance-based workouts such as the Tracy Anderson method. “When I'm doing that, my body kind of goes back to where it likes to be,” she says. “I know how my muscle memory works the best.” Hudson also does strength training and squats. “As you get older, building a little more muscle is nice,” she says. “They did all this research on leg strength and brain health. Actual strength in your legs is directly correlated to your brain health.”

4. Sandra Bullock

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Sandra Bullock, 58, works out six days a week. "I do Pilates, kickboxing, weight training,” she says. “When I'm in Austin, I run or ride a bike. If I can work out every day, I will. At the end of every week I throw on a pair of jeans, take my hair down, and find someplace to just dance, even if it's by myself. That's my therapy.”

5. Emma Stone

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Emma Stone, 34, does cardio and weight training to stay fit and healthy. "It is, and always will be, the deadlift and variations of the deadlift," says trainer Jason Walsh, who worked with Stone for her role in La La Land. "It's a complex movement that incorporates every major muscle group working together. It's very important. Cardio is nothing if you don't move well. Staying strong supports the skeletal system, stabilizes joints, makes your cardio safer and more effective. If strength training is done right, you get plenty of cardio from lifting as well. Cardio comes secondary."

6. Katherine Heigl

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Katherine Heigl, 44, has previously used the Bikini Body Guide program by celebrity trainer Kayla Itsines. “I won’t lie, the workouts are real kickers but the progress I’ve made in only 5 short weeks has kept me motivated and inspired to keep going!” she said of her postpartum healthy journey. “I am so grateful I’ve had a full year to find those ab muscles and get my butt back up where it belongs and wasn’t forced by work to snap back into shape, but it is time to make the strength, fitness and overall health of my body a priority.”

7. Paul Rudd

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Paul Rudd, 54, says the most important part of his training regimen is sleep. “Then diet. Then weights. Then cardio,” he says. “People ask me, ‘Can you send me your meal plan? How many times a week do you work out? Do you drink? Do you eat carbs? Do you have a cheat day?’ The most important part of training is sleep… I get up and I have a cup of coffee, and then I do cardio before I eat anything. I never would’ve done that before [Ant-Man]. I lift weights, hopefully at least three times a week. And I’ve learned so much about how my body reacts to foods, how it reacts to exercise, and where I’m happiest and how much it affects me mentally.”

8. George Clooney

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George Clooney, 62, gave up years of playing basketball for tennis matches instead. "It's nuts because I'd always said… I was 55, and I'd say, 'I'm going to be playing until I'm 80!' I played like a 25-year-old,” he says. “But it was one last, like, roll my ankle, get my tooth chipped, get my eye socket cracked with an elbow, and I was like, 'You know? I've had enough. I'll play tennis, and just switch it up.'"

9. Matthew McConaughey

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Matthew McConaughey, 53, worked hard for his abs-baring role in the Magic Mike movies. "We increased the lean protein sources and decreased the amount of carbs he was eating in the morning,” says trainer Chris Lockwood, PhD, CSCS. "Matthew was already reducing his carb intake as the day progressed, essentially cutting off starchy carbs after mid-day; and he was already eating a great lunch and dinner meal. I also added a low-glycemic lean mass gainer into his breakfast for a few extra carbs so he wouldn't get too flat.”

10. Jon Hamm

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Jon Hamm loves juicing and fresh vegetables. “I try to eat as fresh as I can, and try to stay away from as much of the cheap stuff as I can, too,” he says. “I'm not above eating a packet of potato chips or something every now and again, but I do try to make those occasions more of a stand-alone rather than habitual. You know, for me, it’s really just about moderation. I like a nice juice. I like fresh fruit and vegetables. Those are the things that I kind of gravitate toward, just from a lifestyle standpoint, so the fact that they also happen to be healthy is great.”

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Unveiling the Workout Secrets That Keep Emma Watson in Star Shape

Read on to see 7 ways Emma Watson stays in shape.

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Emma Watson is one of the most famous actresses of all time. She rose to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series. She also starred in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty & The Beast as Belle. Watson also played Meg in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women, and Sam Button in The Perks of Being A Wallflower. Watson is also a prominent feminist and activist. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Emma Watson stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Loves Baths With Oils

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Watson shared some of her beauty and self-care secrets in an interview with Into The Gloss. “I have a bath every single day of my life,” she says. “And if I can have two or three—amazing. Nothing terrible is going to happen in the bath, so I always find time for that. I’ll take phone conversations in the bath, anything. Sometimes I’ll use Epsom salts and oils, but my favorite is the C.O Bigelow Apothecary Cold and Flu Soak. Oh my God, it’s amazing! It has eucalyptus and peppermint and bark and Echinacea and ginger… If you’re sick, it’s the ultimate. It clears out my sinuses and makes me feel really clean. Another brand I use a lot of is called Lola’s Apothecary. They do this incredible milk bath with rose petals that’s inspired by Cleopatra. Amazing. Then there’s a brand called French Girl Organics that has this great Sea Polish which exfoliates and leaves you moisturized afterwards. I like that because it eliminates a step after the bath.”

2. She Makes Breakfast Burritos

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Watson loves to cook, and she often makes healthy food. She loves to make healthy breakfast burritos in the morning. “I make guacamole, salsa and scrambled eggs, and then I cook the tortilla,” she tells Marie Claire US. “It’s pretty simple, really, but yummy.”

3. She Keeps Her Skin Hydrated

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Watson has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared her favorite products in her Into The Gloss Interview. She says that she aims to keep her skin moisturized. “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!”

4. She Washes Her Face Every Night

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Watson makes sure to wash her face each night, and explained the importance of this to Into The Gloss. “No matter what, I always wash my face at night. I could get back from a shoot at 4 AM and still cleanse, tone, and moisturize before going to bed. People are amazed by this, but it’s just one of those self-care practices that I really enjoy. I think it’s because, when I was going through puberty—particularly around ages 14 and 15—I had really bad skin. So when you get in a good place with your skin, you really appreciate it and try to take care of it.”

5. She Embraces Her Natural Features

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Watson tells Into The Gloss that she has come to accept herself in recent years, and wants to highlight her natural features. “The object for me when applying makeup is you should be able to see as much skin as possible,” she says. “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve embraced my freckles much more and I want to be able to see them. When we were filming Beauty and the Beast, I insisted on keeping my freckles as a part of the movie. There are so many young girls who are going through puberty who really hate having them, so I felt the need to say that I have them and that I think the look of natural skin is beautiful. I didn’t want to get blanked out!”

6. She’s Happy

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In an interview with Vogue, Watson talked about being a child actor. She says that she feels at peace with herself now, and made sure to stay sane. “I’ll let other people be the judge, but I feel sane, and feel normal and myself. I think I’m the most proud of that. Because sometimes I look at it all, and I go, ‘I was lucky to come out the other side of that.’”

7. She Stepped Away From The Spotlight

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In an interview with Vogue, Watson talked about stepping away from acting. "I'm just so glad that I did [step away from acting] because I have this feeling of having my own voice and creative space and sovereignty in some way that I don't think I did before -- more autonomy. I'm so glad that I allowed things to be messy for a minute and to really allow myself to not know [what's next], because the knowing that I've come to, I wouldn't trade that for anything.”

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20 Female Fantasy Movie Stars and How They Stay in Shape

Here is how Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie and Emma Watson stay fit.

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On the big screen, anything can happen: Angelina Jolie, with her megawatt pout, can play a wicked witch, Gal Gadot can fly an invisible plane and Emma Watson can enroll in the Wizarding World and date the Beast. These stars of fantasy movies keep the stories grounded with their convincing acting among the green screens, and we thank them for it. But how do they stay so big-screen fit? Here we've collected the advice of those stars and more.

1. Angelina Jolie

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Angelina Jolie’s roles include the title character in the Maleficent films, the title character in Lara Croft, and Thena in Eternals. Jolie works with trainer, Simon Crane, to help her stay in shape. Crane shared the actress’ diet and workout secrets with Us Weekly. "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. Sticking to four or five meals a day routine as much as possible."

2. Cate Blanchett

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Cate Blanchett appeared in The Lord of The Rings film series. She also appeared in Thor: Ragnarok. She shared how she got in shape for the film with Coveteur. “It was a hardcore cardio and weights circuit, but it only lasted 20 minutes because he had to fit it in between scenes. But it was great, I actually wanted to get up at six in the morning and work with him for 20 minutes before the kids woke up, if you can believe it. It sounds bizarre. I’m not doing that at the moment, but I really do want to get back to it.”

3. Emma Watson

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Emma Watson has played Belle in the live-action Beauty & The Beast and Hermoine Granger in the Harry Potter films. She shared some of her skincare secrets with Into The Gloss. Watson revealed that she uses multiple moisturizers. “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!”

4. Charlize Theron

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Charlize Theron played the Evil Queen in the Snow White & The Huntsman film series. She shared some of her fitness secrets with Red Magazine. Theron likes to go to spin classes. “Maybe in the past five years, I picked up Spinning and that’s how I like to get my cardio now. I used to run, but I like Spinning a lot more. I probably do yoga three times a week and Spinning three times a week, but it has to be flexible.”

5. Gal Gadot

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Gal Gadot shared how she got in shape for the Wonder Woman films with Good Housekeeping. “When I worked out for Wonder Woman it was much more intensive and broad. For six months, we prepped for the movie where I [would] wake up every morning, drink Smartwater, go to the gym, and workout…I did a lot of strength training, cardio, stunt choreography, and flexibility work."

6. Keira Knightley

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Keira Knightley starred in the Pirates of The Caribbean film series. She tells Vogue that she likes to keep her skin natural. “When I am at work I put my skin through a lot, so it makes me want to not do anything when left to my own devices,” she explained. “Maybe about three times a year I might get a facial, but otherwise it's literally as little as possible. I had really bad skin until I was 24 and up until then I did everything under the sun to it. Then one day I thought I would try to leave it and that's what suited it better. That's also why I always want to wear as little make-up as possible when I am not working. When I'm filming, I always have a breakout as we have to cake the make-up on. I think it needs a break every now and again to be able to breathe.”

7. Natalie Portman

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Natalie Portman has appeared in Your Highness and the Thor movies. She is a vegan, and shared some of her favorite vegan foods with Us Weekly. “There’s like tempeh bacon, you know, coconut milk, yogurt, cheese is made out of cashews and all sorts of delicious things that they’ve figured out that are great replacements for those things you crave.”

8. Emily Blunt

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Emily Blunt has appeared in Into The Woods and Edge Of Tomorrow. She shared one of her wellness secrets with Glamour. "I would say if you feel yourself coming down with a cold, which I'm like the worst person to nominate this because I sound horrible today - tail end of laryngitis. But... oil of oregano. You sort of just throw a few drops down there. It's disgusting, you burn your throat but I do tend to find it shortens the cold."

9. Anna Kendrick

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Anna Kendrick also appeared in Into The Woods. She shared her approach to fitness in an interview with Shape Magazine. "For a long time, working out meant that the only goal was to change the shape of your body. But now it's about the strength and flexibility aspects, rather than appearance. I definitely had to shift my thinking about it, from doing something to punish myself to doing something to make my quality of life better."

10. Penelope Cruz

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Penelope Cruz appeared in Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. She shared some of her fitness secrets in an interview with InStyle. “I do Bikram yoga, which has completely changed my body. You're drenched in sweat throughout the entire class. It's 90 minutes, but once you conquer 60, the last 30 gets easier.”

11. Zoe Saldana

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Zoe Saldana has appeared in film franchises like Pirates of The Caribbean, Guardians of The Galaxy, and Avatar. Saldana shared with Shape that she believes in eating a balanced diet. "I don't believe in cheat days because I don't believe in diets,” she explains. “I try not to deprive my body of anything, because the moment I have just salads and protein for a few days, I crave carbs. But when I eat everything in balance, I think less about food and more about everything else. It's about eating to live, not living to eat."

12. Lily James

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Lily James played Cinderella in Disney’s 2015 live-action movie. She also played Pamela Anderson in Hulu’s Pam & Tommy. James worked with trainer, Matt Bevan, to get in shape for the role. "He would make me do all my work and reading my script on a running machine," she told Entertainment Weekly. "And I did boxing with a really cool guy in LA, which I loved too, being physically strong like I could literally beat someone up."

13. Lily Collins

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Lily Collins appeared in Mirror Mirror. She makes sure to eat a healthy diet. “I’m a clean eater,” she tells Shape. “I love chicken, fish, and vegetables and grains like quinoa, but I don’t eat red meat. I steer clear of processed foods. I’m very farm-to-table; growing up in the English countryside, it was a way of life, not a trend.”

14. Julia Roberts

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Julia Roberts also appeared in Mirror Mirror. She is considered one of Hollywood’s most gorgeous women. Roberts shared her beauty secrets in an interview. “Good genes, leading a life that is fulfilling, and I have said this—and I say it usually as kind of a joke—but I do believe in the love of a good man. I believe that my husband loves me and cares for me in a way that makes me feel deeply, deeply happy. And anytime you see someone who’s happy, it doesn’t matter how old they are.”

15. Michelle Pfieffer

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One of Michelle Pfieffer’s notable roles was in Stardust. She shared her diet secrets in an interview with Urbanette. "I love the vegan diet because I love carbs. Eating this kind of food is much healthier, and you avoid a lot of toxins that could age your skin and body. I noticed a difference in my skin not long after I became a vegan."

16. Kate Winslet

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Kate Winslet appeared in the film A Kid In King Arthur’s Closet. She shared her approach o wellness with British Vogue. “Honestly, I have learned that health comes before reaching for a mirror or a bottle of product. And if anything, I do look in the mirror less and less as I get older. In my twenties I probably thought about my appearance more than I do now, for the simple reason that as I get older I have more important things that concern me than how I look.”

17. Nicole Kidman

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Nicole Kidman appeared in The Golden Compass. She shared the secrets behind her amazing skin in an interview with Vogue. “My skincare routine [starts with] the night repair which is the regenerating cream which has the retinol in it that Neutrogena does that is really good for me, because it doesn’t make my skin dry and I have really dry skin, so that always been a big thing.”

18. Anne Hathaway

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One of Anne Hathaway’s roles was in Alice In Wonderland. In an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she shared how she got in shape for WeCrashed. “I don’t really go as immersive as I did before I had kids. But I did get very into yoga, and I actually really want to thank my teacher who worked with me every single day getting ready to play Rebekah. Rebekah is a very passionate vegan. I was a raw vegan.”

19. Jessica Chastain

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One of Jessica Chastain’s films is Snow White & The Huntsman. She shared some of her skincare secrets with Harper’s Bazaar. “Skincare is very important to me, because I actually, for the most part, don’t wear foundation. I’m vegan, and I like cruelty-free products, which is why I also like True Botanicals.”

20. Alicia Vikander

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Alicia Vikander appeared in Seventh Son. She also appeared in the 2017 version of Tomb Raider. Vikander’s trainer, Magnus Lygdback, shared how she got in shape for the film to SELF. "Seven months before filming, I started Alicia on a nutrition plan for her to gain muscle and to boost her metabolism,” he said.

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

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

Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit
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By Anna BechtelFeb 16, 2025
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Sharvari isn’t just making waves in the film industry—she’s dominating the fitness game too. Known for her roles in Munjya, Maharaj, and Vedaa, the rising star proves that strength and discipline extend far beyond the big screen.
In her latest Instagram post, Sharvari showcased her grit with a hardcore beach workout, flipping a massive tire in the sand. Dressed in a sleek black workout set, she didn’t just make the workout look effortless—she made it look empowering. Adding a playful pun to her caption, she wrote, “Never tyre’d of a good beach workout.”
So, how does she stay in such incredible shape? From strength training to boxing, here’s a look at her go-to fitness moves.

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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