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“Brought my own shells to the beach,” Kerry Washington captioned a photo this weekend, of her on the beach in a bikini, the ocean behind her. Her hand points to a Venus Gold Necklace, while on her ears are Venus Organic Pearl Gold Earrings—each in the shape of shells. They are part of the #KERRYxAURATE collection—aka the Birth of Mother Collection—a collab between the Little Fires Everwhere star and the fine jewlery company. “Thanks @auratenewyork!!!” How does Washington stay so inspiring? Read on to see 5 ways Kerry Washington keeps it together and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Supports Female-Owned Businesses

Aurate is a female-owned business—founded by Sophie Kahn and Bouchra Ezzahraoui—and Washington is a backer. They first collaborated on something called The Lioness Collection. “I was inspired by the themes of what the lioness means, how lionesses operate, how the lionesses hunt together and nurture their cubs together,” Washington said at the time, to TechCrunch. “There’s no hierarchy among lionesses … They are fierce and ambitious but they also take care of each other.” She added: “I love working with female founders.” “Aurate is style and substance and Kerry is style and substance,” Kahn told TechCrunch. “She’s also an activist, she cares and has a voice. That’s why it was such a perfect fit.”

2. Health and Wellness are Her Sources of Beauty

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“The things my mother always stressed were to drink a lot of water and get a lot of rest, which I used to roll my eyes at,” she told Oprah Magazine. “Now I think she’s a genius. Health and wellness really are the sources of beauty.”

3. She Keeps Her Skin Clear This Way

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“I've always understood the connection between science and skin," she told Elle back in 2015. “I've been seeing a dermatologist since I was six years old for eczema. I really believe in exfoliating and I also use a red light for dealing with bacteria. I have one that I travel with. I really love [Neutrogena's] Visibly Even line because it smoothes skin with soy and prevents new spots with SPF. I'm excited about the new foundation colors because we're expanding. You want to be able to find the fit for you and the science behind our foundation is so strong.”

4. She Likes to Change it Up

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“For me the fun of it is to think about red carpet for creative expression. I work with the best hair stylists, the best makeup artists. It's like, 'let's create some art together.' I'm the canvas. I think really changing it up is most important,” she told Elle.

5. She Does Yoga and Fights for Rights

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Washington and her Scandal co-star raised money for Black Voters Matter by hosting online yoga. “Tony Goldwyn and I might have played a President and a Fixer on TV…but we can’t save the day. You can!” the caption read. ”YOU have the power to be the hero of your community. YOU can create change. YOU can make sure that your representatives actually represent you and your views. I hope that today’s yoga and chat help you feel empowered to do so. Sending you so much love and gratitude for joining and donating today,” she continued.

Kailyn Lowry first came into prominence in 2010, when she appeared on an episode of the mTV docu-series, 16 and Pregnant. She then went on to appear as a cast member on the spin-off Teen Mom 2. Lowry has also become a podcast host, hosting “Coffee Convos,” “Barely Famous,” and “Baby Mamas, No Drama.” Lowry recently celebrated her birthday with a trip to Thailand. Lowry shared a highlight video on Instagram of herself in her resort. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kailyn Lowry 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 Swims

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As you can tell from her recent Instagram post, Lowry travels all over the world. She usually likes to go to tropical locations. Lowry loves to go the beach or the pool, and shares a lot of photos of herself by the water on Instagram. She likes to swim as a way of staying in shape. Lowry went to Costa Rica with her friend and Teen Mom co-star, Leah Messer, and shared this photo of the two of them in the water. She captioned the post, “Hot springs.” She also shared these photos of the two of them at the beach, captioning it, “Rio Naranjo.”

2. She Speaks Out

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Lowry isn’t afraid to speak out about things that are important to her. In 2020, she shared a lot of posts on Instagram supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. She shared this post, captioning it, “#justiceforgeorgefloyd #blm #blacklivesmatter.” She also shared this post for Blackout Tuesday.

3. She Moved On From Reality TV

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Lowry has spent a lot of time on reality TV. However, last year, she made the decision to walk away from Teen Mom. She opened up about this decision to E! News. "I want to focus on my self-growth and my kids,” she says. “And I didn't feel like the show aligned with the goals that I have anymore. I decided it was time for me to move on."

4. She Kayaks

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Swimming isn’t the only thing Lowry likes to do in the water. She also likes to go kayaking. Lowry lives near Bethany Beach, so she is able to spend a lot of time by the water. Lowry shared this photo on Instagram of herself kayaking in the river. She captioned the post, “Such a good weekend.”

5. She Plays With Her Dogs

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Lowry and her family own a lot of dogs. She prominently features her pups on Teen Mom and on her social media accounts. She shared these photos, captioning it, “Here are a few pix of my baby Karma.” Lowry also posted these photos of her dog, captioning it, “I love her so much my heart hurts... Should I make her an Instagram?’

Nicole Fortuin is currently starring as Ririka on the live-action adaptation of One Piece and on the show Legacy. She has previously appeared in Flatland and A Cinderella Story: If The Shoe Fits. Fortuin just shared a new set of photos on Instagram. In one of them, she is seen in a swimsuit and snorkel mask. Fortuin captioned the post, “@carel_nel seems to think I say this all the time 🙄 and I know that I don't 🤣... this cast!! ... hearts and souls of gold. Everyone. je l'aime vraiment ici.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nicole Fortuin stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Speaks Out

Fortuin tells Sarafina Magazine that she wants to use her platform to speak out about important causes. “I realized this small platform that I have does have the potential to reach people. I don’t associate myself with things that are not important to me on some level. I can only talk about things that are important to me. I recently did two PSA’s. One was for Brother’s For Life #RapeStopsWithMe. Everyone is aware of the violence that is happening across the world but in South Africa as well. I had always been really fascinated by what happens in people’s minds and in men’s minds especially because often I am really confused by how people operate and what makes it ok for them. I guess the throughline is my interest in other people but their campaign is about men and men making correct choices and being responsible.”

2. She’s Grounded

For Fortuin, staying grounded is important when it comes to being in the public eye. “I do feel like if I’m not grounded, I can’t be truthful in the work that I do,” she told Sarafina Magazine. “I know that for a fact because I’ve seen it. I’ve seen really great artists become really mediocre and boring and you realize [that] the line between real life and the work you do is thin. My commitment to being honest or emotive or touching someone else is so related to who I am and what I am doing on a spiritual level, on a financial level, whatever it is.”

3. She Swims

Fortuin likes to swim to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Fortuin shared this set of photos of herself swimming in a pool. The Cleveland Clinic states that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

4. She Took A Social Media Break

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Fortuin revealed to Iol.com that she decided to take a break from social media due to it overwhelming her. “Just this week I decided to take a break from social media. Precisely because there is so much information coming at you all at once. The last thing I remember seeing is the possible discovery of another planet? One that may have similar properties to Earth and is now being looked at as an alternative planet for human beings to inhabit? I am not sure if any of it is true (it's the internet after all) so please fact-check it before you tell anyone else about it.”

5. She Has Snorkled

Snorkeling offers a plethora of health benefits. Firstly, it's an excellent cardiovascular workout that enhances lung capacity and overall fitness. The rhythmic breathing while swimming boosts endurance and reduces the risk of heart disease. Additionally, snorkeling promotes relaxation and reduces stress by immersing you in the tranquil underwater world, which can improve mental well-being. It also enhances muscle strength and tone, particularly in the legs, as you kick to explore the underwater landscape. Moreover, the buoyancy of water reduces joint impact, making snorkeling an ideal low-impact exercise for those with joint issues. Overall, snorkeling combines fitness, mental relaxation, and enjoyment of nature, making it a fantastic activity for promoting physical and mental health.