Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Star Molly Burnett Shares Swimsuit Photo

1. Her Morning Routine

Burnett starts her day with an energy bar before hitting the gym. “Eating healthy is very important to me, especially in the morning before a workout,” she says. “Perfect Bars are my go-to for a quick healthy pre-workout snack to kick start my day. I love getting my day started with a high-intensity workout. Orange Theory lets me get my cardio and strength training in, all in the course of one hour. If I have time in the morning, I love to put Colin Cowherd’s ‘The Herd’ sports show on while I do my chores and work. He keeps me up to date on everything happening in the sports world!”

2. Empathy and Compassion

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Burnett’s work as an actor has taught her empathy. “Creating characters and figuring out why people do the things they do, for a living, has absolutely allowed me to be more understanding and compassionate to the differences that exist between people with diverse backgrounds and experiences,” she says. “I think the most important thing is to really love what you do. This career demands so much patience and determination. As long as you continue to remember you're pursuing acting for the love of it, you will continue to find fulfillment.”

3. She Makes Time for Self-Care

Burnett makes time for self-care whenever she can. “One of my favorite things to do if I have some free time in the afternoon is curl up on my patio with a good book!” she says. “I’m currently reading AMORALMAN by Derek DelGaudio, which I highly recommend. A good smelling house is a must. Bath and Body Works are my go-to for scents! I switch it up each season, so right now my favorite scent is Passionfruit Banana Flower. Good music helps to keep the afternoon crash at bay. I love R&B and Hip Hop. Mac Miller and J. Cole are my go-to artists.”

4. She’s a Sneakerhead

Burnett is obsessed with sneakers. “I am a big sneakerhead! My first pair was the Retro 1 Air Jordans,” she says. “I think the growth in sneaker culture can be attributed to the fact that more pop culture icons today have their own sneaker lines. From hip hop artists to athletes to designers and beyond. Social media has definitely increased the amount of sneaker exposure.”

5. Skincare and Meditation

Burnett meditates in the evenings and winds down with her skincare routine. “It’s hard to find time to meditate in the morning for me, so I usually wind down with an easy 10-minute meditation on my Calm app. Highly recommend!” she says. “My mom taught me the importance of a fresh clean face before bed. I take off my makeup and slather Tatcha’s The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream, followed by Tatcha’s Water Cream moisturizer.”

1. College Actor

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Kohan gained a love for acting in university. “I didn’t really get into acting until I was in college,” she says. “I went to New York and saw Broadway for the first time, in grade twelve, and immediately set my sights on a Musical Theatre College. I somehow shockingly got in with only my dance background. College was definitely where my love for acting started. Once I graduated, I slowly began to focus on film and TV and that really felt like home for me.”

2. Producing Dreams

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Kohan wants to expand beyond acting. “I can see myself producing more, if I was to expand,” she says. “My boyfriend is interested in directing. I’m a problem solver, I really like organizing and getting things done. Just a thought. Probably want to do a short film then move into a movie. I didn’t watch much film or TV growing up. In the summer we had TV allowance every day. We were encouraged to play, do homework, dance, etc. Anything, connecting to acting wise was dance based, which led me into acting.”

3. Slow Burn

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Kohan appreciates the slower pace of Sullivan’s Crossing. “Sullivan’s Crossing is a family drama that takes place in a small town with a super tight knit community, and because of that, you really learn to love each character and grow with them,” she says. “Not to mention it has a beautiful, slow burning love story at its heart. It’s the kind of show that I think everyone can see a part of themselves in and that’s what I believe really made those classic narrative dramas on CW thrive the way they did.‍”

4. Hiking With Her Dog

Kohan loves hiking with her pup. “You don’t have to go it alone next time you lace up your hiking boots. Grab a friend, neighbor, or family member for more fun on the trail,” according to the National Park Service. “Hiking with a partner, or even in a group, can improve the strength and health of your relationships. Because hiking ranges in difficulty from an extremely challenging climb to a casual way of spending time outside, it’s a great way to strengthen the friendships or bonds you have with your companions. Whether it’s with a younger sibling, neighborhood friend, or even a grandparent, hiking a trail together can bring you closer and help build a healthy relationship.”

5. Sisterly Love

Kohan’s happy place is with her sister. “I don’t think I’ve ever ‘run away’ in the same capacity that Maggie does but I have taken a breather, so to speak, when I had some big relationship shifts,” she says. “And for that, I went to my younger sister where she took perfect care of me with fuzzy blankets, walks, wine, and trash tv.”

Beyond their on-screen personas, Mike & Molly actors have shared their personal journeys, perspectives, and even some beauty and fitness secrets. From Melissa McCarthy's empowering approach to body image to Billy Gardell's transformation and self-care revelations, each cast member offers unique insights. We also explore how Katy Mixon approaches her craft, Holly Robinson Peete's skincare regimen, Reno Wilson's dual role as an actor and fitness instructor, Swoosie Kurtz's intriguing personality contrast, and Louis Marstillo's unconventional inspirations.

1. Melissa McCarthy

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Melissa McCarthy played the lead role of Molly Flynn, winning an Emmy for it. She shared how she approaches body image to Life & Style. “I truly stopped worrying about it,” she said. “I think there’s something to kinda loosening up and not being so nervous and rigid about it that, bizarrely, has worked. It may be the best thing I’ve ever done. I feel amazing!”

2. Billy Gardell

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Billy Gardell plays Mike Biggs on the show. He talked about his weight loss and body image to Entertainment Tonight. "I think you got to find peace with yourself and at some point, look in the mirror and go you know, ‘it's probably time to take care of you.’ Then I didn't get that note early on,” Gardell said. "So I'm a big believer that when you get it, you get it. It doesn't matter when. As long as you get it.”

3. Katy Mixon

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Katy Mixon played Victoria Flynn on the show. She talked about how she approaches acting to Backstage.com. “For me, all of the technicalities are different, but what I’m grounded in and my background is the same. You approach it the same way where you prepare, and as an actor, you go into a scene: ‘What’s my objective? What’s my want? What’s my tactic? Why am I talking? What do I need out of this person?’ That’s all the same. It’s just you happen to be there for 14 hours filming so many different ways from so many different angles.”

4. Holly Robinson Peete

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Holly Robinson Peete played the recurring role of Christina. She shared her skincare secrets with New Beauty. “I use a couple different kinds of products, but I love Drunk Elephant. They’re an excellent brand. I’m also really into steaming my face, it really feels like you get your pores open. I use lemon or other essential oils in just a pot, and I’ll steam with over it with my hair up in a towel. It’s really simple, and I find it works really well for me. I also exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate.”

5. Reno Wilson

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Reno Wilson played the role of Carl McMillian on the show. In addition to being an actor, he is also a fitness instructor. The Los Angeles Times reported that Wilson teaches a spin class. Sometimes, his Mike & Molly co-stars would attend the class. “The show that spins together stays together, wins Emmys together,” he said.

6. Swoosie Kurtz

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Swoosie Kurtz plays Joyce Flynn on the show. She talked about her life and career to Smashing Interviews. “I think I’m an extrovert in front of a camera or on stage, but an introvert in life. It took me a while to figure that out. A lot of actors start out shy and then discover that they can, in front of a group of people, somehow be liberated by playing someone else.”

7. Louis Marstillo

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Actor and writer Louis Marstillo played Vince Moranto on the show. He talked about his approach to his career to Stage Rights. “My acting and writing work are actually influenced by people I knew and experiences I encountered in Buffalo, New York City, and Los Angeles, most of which were not at all connected to the world of entertainment. I draw so much inspiration from walking around the streets of New York City or going to offbeat neighborhoods in Los Angeles such as Atwater Village where I get to observe all different types of people. It is essential to get away from the business and explore real life as that can prove to be the best acting class. Growing up in a blue-collar, Irish neighborhood in Buffalo, New York as a full-blooded Italian, I was always on the outside looking in. I grew up with an older and a younger sister but had no older brother to stick up for me. As an Italian family, we had different food, different holidays, and a whole different perspective on life than our Irish neighbors. If I told a neighborhood kid they were wrong, a fight could ensue. A bunch of Irish guys punching me in the head helped prepare me for the harshness of Hollywood.”