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Kendall Jenner and More Stars Rally to Support Ukraine

Here is how Hollywood Celebrities are using their star power for a cause.

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As the horror continues to unfold in the Ukraine, with Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the Eastern European country escalating, celebrities around the world are using their voices in hopes of making a difference. From Ukrainian stars like Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Katheryn Winnick to models like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, celebrities are using their millions of followers to raise awareness and money in support of Ukraine’s defense against Russia. Read on to see what stars are saying.


1. Gigi Hadid

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“My heart is hurting for the Ukraine and all those affected by this unimaginable reality,” wrote Gigi Hadid in an Instagram story. “Putin’s actions are a threat to every Democratic country in the world and must be stopped. I pray that the support other countries provide can give the Ukrainians what they have voted for and deserve. Peach. Peace. Peace. HANDS OFF UKRAINE.”

2. Eiza Gonzalez

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“What is happening in Ukraine at the moment is so utterly devastating. It’s grotesque to witness what one man’s ambition and ego can account for. I’m praying for everyone suffering and so angered and distraught by the state of the world. My heart goes out to the people trapped in this horrific situation,” wrote Eiza Gonzalez in an Instagram Story.

3. AnnaLynne McCord

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AnnaLynne McCord opted to express her feelings about the situation in Ukraine via slam poetry. "Dear President Vladimir Putin. I'm so sorry that I was not your mother," she says in the video posted on social media. "If I was your mother, you would have been so loved, held in the arms of joyous light. Never with this story’s plight, the world unfurled before our eyes a pure demise of nation’s sitting peaceful under a night sky.” She continued: "If I was your mother, the world would have been warm. So much laughter and joy and nothing would harm. I can't imagine the stain, the soul-stealing pain that the little boy you must have seen and believed and the formulation of thought quickly taught that you lived in a cruel, unjust world," she continued. "Is this why you now decide no one will get the best of you? Is this why you do not hide nor away shy from taking back the world?"

4. Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Dancing with the Stars' Ukrainian-born dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy is currently in Kyiv, watching the horror first hand. He has been sharing video updates on his Instagram account, pleading for everyone to make their voices heard. “There’s ALWAYS another way! WAR is NEVER an answer!,” he captioned one of them. “I will never be the same. This is stressful and I’m getting old feelings back, like I’ve done this before. This does feel like the way it was when and why we left in the 90s. Like my old PTSD I’ve finally fixed is coming back. I literally only just forgot about those ‘always on the edge’ feelings and actually started worrying about things like bbq grills. I’m crying as I’m typing this because all man deserves to worry about ‘bbq grills’ and not f**king war. Hug your loved ones.”

5. Katheryn Winnick

Vikings actress Katheryn Winnick, also a “proud Ukranian” also voiced her opinion on Instagram. "We are a Peaceful Country. We Do Not Deserve This War," she wrote.

6. Kendall Jenner

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Kendall Jenner is using her platform of 220 million followers to raise money as well as awareness. She has shared multiple resources via her Instagram Stories and links to donate money to help, including care.org.

7. Bethenny Frankel

Bethenny Frankel’s BStrong organization is "in motion to ship 100,000 hygiene kits, #Bstrong survival kits, blankets, generators, sleeping bags to Ukraine's NATO boarding countries," she revealed in an Instagram post. "This initial commitment of supplies will exceed $10M. Our teams will be on the ground in Rzeszów, Poland Friday to set up base camps for refugee operations with our Polish and Ukrainian partners. We're also working with military professionals, former Green Berets, and airlifting shipping boxes today."

8. Sean Penn

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Sean Penn is in Ukraine documenting the crisis. Per a translated statement from the Office of the President of Ukraine obtained by Newsweek, “The director specially came to Kyiv to record all the events that are currently happening in Ukraine and to tell the world the truth about Russia’s invasion of our country,” the statement’s translation reads. ‘Sean Penn is among those who support Ukraine in Ukraine today. Our country is grateful to him for such a show of courage and honesty.'”

9. Angelina Jolie

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Angelina Jolie released a statement via Instagram on Thursday. “Like many of you, I’m praying for the people in Ukraine. My focus along with my @refugees colleagues is that everything possible is done to ensure the protection and basic human rights of those displaced, and refugees in the region. We have already seen reports of casualties and people starting to flee their homes to seek safety. It is too soon to know what will happen, but the significance of this moment - for the people of Ukraine, and for the international rule of law - cannot be overstated,” she wrote.

10. Shannen Doherty

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“This is happening now. Pay attention. Speak up. I can’t believe celebrities and influencers are posting about their latest success or newest bag when children, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters are being killed,” Shannen Doherty wrote on Instagram. “While I realize that there is a limit to what social media can accomplish, I also think it can do much more than simply being a self serving platform. Ukraine I am praying for you Ukraine.”

11. Here's How You Can Help

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Eva Longoria linked to an article in The Cut with helpful links. They say:

If you want to donate medical supplies

Razom for Ukraine: "Razom, meaning 'together' in Ukrainian, is a volunteer charity organization that was originally founded in 2014 to support Ukrainians after Russia annexed Crimea."

To help children affected by the war

Voices of Children: "This organization helps provide psychological and psychosocial support to Ukrainian children affected by armed conflict."

Additional ways to help

• "Donate to Nova Ukraine’s Heart2Heart initiative, which assembles care packages for people in Ukraine."

• "Donate to the International Committee of the Red Cross, which will provide humanitarian relief to Ukrainians affected by the conflict."

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Kendall Jenner and More Stars Rally to Support Ukraine

Here is how Hollywood Celebrities are using their star power for a cause.

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FACT CHECKED BY Anna Bechtel
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Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest.

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As the horror continues to unfold in the Ukraine, with Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the Eastern European country escalating, celebrities around the world are using their voices in hopes of making a difference. From Ukrainian stars like Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Katheryn Winnick to models like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, celebrities are using their millions of followers to raise awareness and money in support of Ukraine’s defense against Russia. Read on to see what stars are saying.


1. Gigi Hadid

The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion - ArrivalsTaylor Hill/WireImage

“My heart is hurting for the Ukraine and all those affected by this unimaginable reality,” wrote Gigi Hadid in an Instagram story. “Putin’s actions are a threat to every Democratic country in the world and must be stopped. I pray that the support other countries provide can give the Ukrainians what they have voted for and deserve. Peach. Peace. Peace. HANDS OFF UKRAINE.”

2. Eiza Gonzalez

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“What is happening in Ukraine at the moment is so utterly devastating. It’s grotesque to witness what one man’s ambition and ego can account for. I’m praying for everyone suffering and so angered and distraught by the state of the world. My heart goes out to the people trapped in this horrific situation,” wrote Eiza Gonzalez in an Instagram Story.

3. AnnaLynne McCord

Badass DoGooders Launch To Unite Good HumansPaul Archuleta/Getty Images

AnnaLynne McCord opted to express her feelings about the situation in Ukraine via slam poetry. "Dear President Vladimir Putin. I'm so sorry that I was not your mother," she says in the video posted on social media. "If I was your mother, you would have been so loved, held in the arms of joyous light. Never with this story’s plight, the world unfurled before our eyes a pure demise of nation’s sitting peaceful under a night sky.” She continued: "If I was your mother, the world would have been warm. So much laughter and joy and nothing would harm. I can't imagine the stain, the soul-stealing pain that the little boy you must have seen and believed and the formulation of thought quickly taught that you lived in a cruel, unjust world," she continued. "Is this why you now decide no one will get the best of you? Is this why you do not hide nor away shy from taking back the world?"

4. Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Dancing with the Stars' Ukrainian-born dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy is currently in Kyiv, watching the horror first hand. He has been sharing video updates on his Instagram account, pleading for everyone to make their voices heard. “There’s ALWAYS another way! WAR is NEVER an answer!,” he captioned one of them. “I will never be the same. This is stressful and I’m getting old feelings back, like I’ve done this before. This does feel like the way it was when and why we left in the 90s. Like my old PTSD I’ve finally fixed is coming back. I literally only just forgot about those ‘always on the edge’ feelings and actually started worrying about things like bbq grills. I’m crying as I’m typing this because all man deserves to worry about ‘bbq grills’ and not f**king war. Hug your loved ones.”

5. Katheryn Winnick

Vikings actress Katheryn Winnick, also a “proud Ukranian” also voiced her opinion on Instagram. "We are a Peaceful Country. We Do Not Deserve This War," she wrote.

6. Kendall Jenner

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Kendall Jenner is using her platform of 220 million followers to raise money as well as awareness. She has shared multiple resources via her Instagram Stories and links to donate money to help, including care.org.

7. Bethenny Frankel

Bethenny Frankel’s BStrong organization is "in motion to ship 100,000 hygiene kits, #Bstrong survival kits, blankets, generators, sleeping bags to Ukraine's NATO boarding countries," she revealed in an Instagram post. "This initial commitment of supplies will exceed $10M. Our teams will be on the ground in Rzeszów, Poland Friday to set up base camps for refugee operations with our Polish and Ukrainian partners. We're also working with military professionals, former Green Berets, and airlifting shipping boxes today."

8. Sean Penn

CORE Miami: A Special Evening Hosted By Sean Penn To Benefit CORE's Crisis Response Programs In Latin America, Haiti, And BrazilCindy Ord/Getty Images

Sean Penn is in Ukraine documenting the crisis. Per a translated statement from the Office of the President of Ukraine obtained by Newsweek, “The director specially came to Kyiv to record all the events that are currently happening in Ukraine and to tell the world the truth about Russia’s invasion of our country,” the statement’s translation reads. ‘Sean Penn is among those who support Ukraine in Ukraine today. Our country is grateful to him for such a show of courage and honesty.'”

9. Angelina Jolie

"Eternals" UK Premiere - Red Carpet ArrivalsTim P. Whitby/Getty Images

Angelina Jolie released a statement via Instagram on Thursday. “Like many of you, I’m praying for the people in Ukraine. My focus along with my @refugees colleagues is that everything possible is done to ensure the protection and basic human rights of those displaced, and refugees in the region. We have already seen reports of casualties and people starting to flee their homes to seek safety. It is too soon to know what will happen, but the significance of this moment - for the people of Ukraine, and for the international rule of law - cannot be overstated,” she wrote.

10. Shannen Doherty

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“This is happening now. Pay attention. Speak up. I can’t believe celebrities and influencers are posting about their latest success or newest bag when children, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters are being killed,” Shannen Doherty wrote on Instagram. “While I realize that there is a limit to what social media can accomplish, I also think it can do much more than simply being a self serving platform. Ukraine I am praying for you Ukraine.”

11. Here's How You Can Help

Russian invasion of UkraineLesley Martin/PA Images via Getty Images

Eva Longoria linked to an article in The Cut with helpful links. They say:

If you want to donate medical supplies

Razom for Ukraine: "Razom, meaning 'together' in Ukrainian, is a volunteer charity organization that was originally founded in 2014 to support Ukrainians after Russia annexed Crimea."

To help children affected by the war

Voices of Children: "This organization helps provide psychological and psychosocial support to Ukrainian children affected by armed conflict."

Additional ways to help

• "Donate to Nova Ukraine’s Heart2Heart initiative, which assembles care packages for people in Ukraine."

• "Donate to the International Committee of the Red Cross, which will provide humanitarian relief to Ukrainians affected by the conflict."

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Kourtney Kardashian Shares Bikini Photo and More Star Snaps

Here is this weekend’s health and wellness roundup, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Priyanka Chopra, and more.

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We are committed to bringing you researched, expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food, health, and wellness. We know how important making choices about your overall health is, and we strive to provide you with the best information possible.

Summer’s not over...yet! While the official end of the steamy season isn’t for another few weeks, stars spent the last weekend of August getting fit and heating up social media in their swimsuits. From Kourtney Kardashian’s cheeky bikini PDA in Europe to Gwyneth Paltrow and Eva Longoria’s fitness fueled feeds, stars made the most of pre-Labor Day weekend. Read on to see what Kourtney Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra, and Victoria Beckham were up to this weekend—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Kourtney Kardashian: Cheeky in Europe

Kourtney Kardashian flaunted her famous curves and romance with Travis Barker, wearing an incredibly sexy bikini while vacationing in Italy. In addition to steaming up the Riviera shoreline, the loved up duo hit the star-studded Dolce & Gabbana show. Read about how the Poosh founder and reality star stays healthy here.

2. Priyanka Chopra: Bikini Selfies with Hubby

Priyanka Chopra spent the weekend lounging by the pool with her Jonas Brothers hubby. "Sundays like this tho…" she captioned an Instagram photo, with a heart emoji, in which she flaunted her flat abs in a red and black mismatched bikini. How does she stay in such great shape? Read about it here.

3. Vanessa Hudgens: Bikini Weekend with Pals

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Vanessa Hudgens works out hard during the week so she can spend the entire weekend in her bikini. After The Dogpound revealed her grueling workout last week, the actress flaunted the results of her commitment to fitness in a variety of bikinis, having a blast with pals. See more photos and learn all of her workout secrets here.

4. Victoria Beckham: Bikini Selfie with Her Daughter

Victoria Beckham flashed a rare smile in her swimsuit! The former Spice Girl and fashion designer shared a bikini selfie with her daughter, Harper.

5. Eva Longoria: Flaunted Flat Abs Before a Trampoline Workout

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Trampoline queen Eva Longoria showed off her impressive home gym and uber fit body in her Instagram stories. In one of the shots, she rocked a metallic print ensemble from Beyond Yoga prior to a group workout class, in which she jumped her way to fitness on a JumpSport trampoline.

6. Bella Hadid: Went to Work in Her Bikini

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Bella Hadid, who spent most of the summer in her bikini, got to wear it to work! The stunning supermodel flaunted her uber fit figure during a photoshoot. Want to know how she achieved her chiseled curves? Read about it here.

7. Gwyneth Paltrow: Tracy Anderson Method Workout Queen

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Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow refuses to use the weekend as an excuse to avoid working out. The 48-year-old shared a clip of her virtual workout with Tracy Anderson, her go-to trainer. “This lady has been keeping me healthy for fifteen years!!! But it’s still really hard,” she captioned it.

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Megan Fox Shares Bikini Top Photo and More Star Snaps

Here is your weekly health, wellness, and fitness inspiration from Hollywood’s hottest stars

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From Labor Day weekend bikini celebrations to New York Fashion Week events, this week Hollywood stars flaunted the results of healthy living. Megan Fox steamed up social media, flaunting her rock hard abs and toned legs in a bikini top and mini skirt, while Cindy Crawford, 55, looked half her age in Daisy Dukes and a right white tank as she recreated her iconic Pepsi ad, thirty years later. Zendaya, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore, and Jennifer Aniston also inspired fans to live their healthiest lives. Read on for CelebWell’s weekly roundup of celeb snaps—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Megan Fox: Steamy Bikini Top Snap

Megan Fox sizzled in a bikini top and mini skirt, while leaning against a table during a getaway with boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly. How does the 35-year-old mother-of-three maintain her famous figure? A mixture of regular training sessions with Harley Pasternak, a strict healthy diet, and berry filled smoothies. Read all about her health and fitness regimen here.

2. Demi Moore: Continues Modeling Bikinis

Demi Moore is taking her latest campaign with Andie Swim very seriously. The 58-year-old shared her latest swimsuit snap this week, rocking a striped bikini as she jumped for joy. Demi has a very laid back approach to fitness and diet. Read all about her go-to health routine here.

3. Cindy Crawford: Pepsi Ad Redux 30 Years Later

Cindy Crawford slipped back into her Daisy Duke denim shorts and a tight white tank to recreate her famous Pepsi ad. Somehow, a whopping three decades later, the supermodel looked nearly identical at 55 as she did in her mid-twenties. Cindy is devoted to health and wellness, staying fit with regular workout sessions and clean eating. Find out everything you need to know about how she stays fit here.

4. Jennifer Aniston: Shows Off Sculpted Legs Launching Haircare Line

Jennifer Aniston launched a haircare line, LolaVie, this week. The former Friends star shared a bunch of promotional photos, as well as a behind-the-scenes video of herself squatting down and showing off her seriously toned legs. How does the 52-year-old keep her stems sculpted to perfection? Read all about her routine here.

5. Zendaya: Rock Hard Abs at Dune Premiere

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Zendaya made a fierce fashion statement while revealing her rock hard abs at the Parisian premiere of Dune, wearing a revealing Alaia gown. How does the 25-year-old approach health and wellness? Here are some of the rules she lives by.

6. Ariana Grande: Fit for Fall in Slinky Dress

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Ariana Grande flaunted her fabulous curves while modeling a fall-hued LBD (little brown dress!) on social media. Ariana, a long time vegan, prioritizes both her physical and mental health.

Read all about her rigorous fitness routine and diet as well as some of her mental health hacks here.

7. Kylie Jenner: Bares Baby Bump in Sheer Lace Catsuit

Kylie Jenner announced she is expecting her second child this week, proudly showing off her bump at New York Fashion Week. The reality star and beauty mogul donned a sheer, black bodysuit designed by LaQuan Smith to the designer’s show, making a serious case for sexy maternity style. What is her pregnancy food craving? Find out here.

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We are committed to bringing you researched, expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food, health, and wellness. We know how important making choices about your overall health is, and we strive to provide you with the best information possible.

The MTV Video Music Awards are always a place to see and be seen and last night was no exception. Stars like Billie Eilish, Megan Fox, Ciara, Madonna, Camila Cabello and Ashanti walked the red carpet in their finest looks. Read on to see 8 ways the hottest celebrities at the VMAs stay in shape and the photos that prove they work (including Fox's see-through dress)—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Megan Fox Lives in This Moment

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“I came into the world really bright and sunny and happy,” Fox recently told the CR Fashion Book as part of their upcoming “CR PARADE” issue. “However, at a certain point, I went through some trauma in childhood and I developed a pretty severe eating disorder and manic depression, which runs in my family, so there was definitely some wrestling with chemical imbalance going on,” she shared. Now? “I’ve been in this moment that has been very proactive and rewarding both emotionally and spiritually. I’m really happy with this moment,” she said.

2. Camila Cabello Heals

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Cabello helped launch the Healing Justice Project, which distributed money to good causes. "As I learned more about other people's experiences in the world, I was like, 'How do I help the people who are on the frontlines of dismantling systems that create oppression? And how do I bridge that with my own personal journey with mental health and healing?'" Cabello, who has had anxiety, told People.

3. Madonna Made a Surprise Appearance

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Madonna has sworn by a macrobiotic diet in the past. “It's true plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains, are packed with nutrition. And research has also shown that eating lots of them is linked with lower cancer rates,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. Rita Ora is Disciplined

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Ora is incredibly disciplined when it comes to her diet. "I've been the girl on tour who eats when she can and goes along when the band wants to go out all the time. But you just can't keep that up," Rita told Shape. "With the plan I'm on, you can eat quite a bit as long as you exercise." She starts her day off with two boiled eggs, asparagus, and half a cup of muesli with almond milk. "For lunch, I have chicken or fish with vegetables, and for dinner, I have six to eight ounces of fish with vegetables and half a potato. Plus snacks," she revealed. One thing she doesn't eat? Bread or sugar. "But I'm not starving myself. I used to be like, 'I'm not eating!' Eating isn't the problem, though. It's about what your body needs, and everyone's body is different."

5. Madison Beer Likes a Hot Bath

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“My favorite way to wind down and end the day is with a hot bath. Today I’m using lavender essential oils and some Epsom salt to make for a really relaxing soak. I also usually light candles and listen to music to help myself unwind. Right now, I’m really into the new Tame Impala album, mixed with some classics like The Everly Brothers and The Beatles,” she told Refinery 29.

6. Ashanti Cut Out a Lot of Meat

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“I cut out a lot of meat,” Ashanti told People. “I think again, self-health and self-awareness are so important. All of that stuff is so important to maintaining your body, knowing what’s in your food, the GMO’s and the chemicals, and I’m super aware of this stuff.”

7. Kourtney Kardashian is Into Organic

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Kardashian hit the VMAs with boyfriend Travis Barker. “Some people know, but I’m crazy obsessed about food,” she once told the Coveteur. “I started going through my pantry last night and it was just making me so angry some of the ingredients that are in some of our snacks. I don’t do my grocery shopping a lot, because I just don’t have time, so I was reading and it looks healthy from the packages, but when you read the ingredients none of it is organic. I’m really into organic. I hate the whole GMO situation.”

8. Ciara is Committed

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Ciara tries to workout at least four times a week. "What I learned by having that daily commitment—and it doesn’t mean that I go in the gym every day, because you need to let your body recover—but when I started to become more consistent, I realized how much better I felt, and how much easier my workouts became because it wasn’t so aggressive. That’s game-changing on the body and the mind. I feel like I can conquer the world on the days I work out, and it’s very rewarding," she told People.

9. Billie Eilish Has Been a Vegan

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Eilish has been a vegan. "Most of us don't eat enough plant food, which is so important for heart health," Jason Ewoldt, R.D.N.,L.D., a wellness dietitian at Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, told the Mayo Clinic. “And, in a plant-based diet, Ewoldt says, you can eat virtually unlimited amounts of fresh or frozen fruits and veggies. Whole grains, legumes (beans), healthy oils, seeds and nuts round out a plant-based diet.”

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The world of Instagram offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of renowned personalities, allowing fans to witness their glamorous appearances and professional achievements. However, beyond the glitz and glamour lies a deeper, more inspiring story. They work hard to look that good. From the dazzling stadiums of sports icons Neymar Jr. and Lionel Messi to the makeup studios of Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez's training sessions, each Instagrammer reveals a unique facet of their lives. Beyond the polished photos and carefully crafted captions, we discover how they navigate fame, challenges, and personal growth. Join us on a journey to unveil the remarkable bodies, minds, and souls of these influential individuals who use their platforms to make a positive difference in the world.


1. Neymar Jr.

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Neymar Jr. wants to give back to others. In an interview with Numero.com, he talked about his charity, which helps underprivileged people in Brazil. “It is a source of pride for me and my family. We offer children and families better opportunities. I grew up in the neighborhood where we built the Institute, and I’m really glad that, through football, we can offer young people a place to study, play sports, take care of their health and dream of a future profession.”

2. Shakira

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Shakira has a large following on Instagram. Sometimes, she shares her favorite workouts on her page. In this video, Shakira is seen boxing with a trainer. She captioned the post, “Fine tuning my martial arts training with black belt.”

3. Lionel Messi

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Lionel Messi makes sure to eat healthy. He shared one of his favorite healthy recipes with FCBarcelona.com. Messi loves roasted chicken with root vegetables. His recipe includes chicken thighs, potatoes, and garlic. This meal has a lot of health benefits. Better Health states, “Meat and poultry contain protein, which is important for growth and development, and other nutrients your body needs, such as iodine, iron, zinc and vitamin B12.”

4. Dwayne Johnson

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Dwayne Johnson is a lot of things, including as a producer. He talked about being a producer with CNN. “I say this with great clarity, we are in a tremendous time in our Hollywood industry as we are in the eye of a massive opportunity to listen and learn what our audience and our consumers want and just as important, how they want it. I believe strongly in our theatrical business and want us to continue to work hard to maintain that theatrical experience for our consumers. When a movie is done right, man it’s pure magic in the theaters. And I also feel strongly that it’s our job as creators, producers and deliverers of entertainment to always take care of and go to the people. I try and approach streaming platforms versus theatrical with an entrepreneurial spirit and vision. The power of possibilities and the needs of the audience, consumers first, best practice will emerge. We just have to be smart, open and flexible to change and listen to what the people say they want.”

5. Selena Gomez

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Selena Gomez’s trainer, Amy Rosoff Davis shared some of the foods Gomez eats on tour in an interview with Byrdie. "I made a lot of rice bowls with veggies, protein, and avocado for Selena. It helped give her energy and stamina, which she needed to get through her shows. I also made healthy chicken salad with grapes and celery—it quenched her thirst and the protein filled her up. We always drank lots of water and had green tea when we needed a pick me up—it sure was exhausting at times."

6. Kylie Jenner

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Kylie Jenner is a makeup maven. However, she recently told Vogue that she is embracing a more natural look these days. “I’ve changed my look a lot,” she says. “I think that I’m into more natural skin. I wear a lot less, but I’ve accomplished the same snatched look…My foundation just looks different. I feel way more natural. I like how it blends into my skin a lot better.”

7. Kendall Jenner

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Kendall Jenner opened up about her career in an interview with W Magazine last year. “Modeling has been a part of my life for a really long time. There was a time when it was my highest priority and focus. I love that I’m at a place now where I can compartmentalize different aspects of my life. I’m heavily involved in growing my businesses and giving them a lot of attention, and I love being able to be on set for things that I love doing. At a certain point, it was all moving so fast, but now I feel like I can really appreciate it a lot more and be super present.”

8. Kourtney Kardashian

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In a 2020 interview with Health Magazine, Kourtney Kardashian talked about her diet. She says that she has cut out different things since she’s sensitive to them. “In my house, we are gluten and dairy-free; my skin is very sensitive, and if I eat dairy, it affects it. I love doing a keto diet, though I’m not doing it now. I noticed my body change for the better.”

9. Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez is in control of her life, and she has no regrets. “​​My whole life, my whole music career was just about love,” she told Vogue. “Every movie I picked, every album I made. Even though I’m super proud of who I am today, and I wouldn’t change a fucking thing — and I can finally say that, as a human being, as a woman, as a partner, as a wife, as a coworker, as a mother and stepmom — there’s just that little piece where you feel like, That old me? She was sweet.”

10. Gigi Hadid

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Gigi Hadid has amazing skin, and she doesn’t do too much to it. She broke down her skincare tips to Harper’s Bazaar, and says that she learned a lot from her mother. “She had a very simple, natural take on skincare,” Hadid said. “She didn’t overdo it with product, and I feel like I’ve taken that on, where I think less is more. Doing too much for my skin or beauty routine can make it more complicated, and sometimes my skin can’t handle it. I think I’ll teach Khai to keep it simple when it comes to makeup, like my mom taught me.”

11. David Beckham

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David Beckham teamed up with Gunnar Peterson to design a workout. Peterson opened up about working with Beckham in an interview with HoneHealth.com. “It harkens back to workouts and movements David did as a footballer. Things he loves—and things he didn’t love but knew would make him a better player and person. A lot of fun hand- and foot-to-eye movements. He loves fast feet, footwork drills, all multidirectional, using various planes and circling around. David was known for great footwork and his training regimen helped with that.”

12. Justin Bieber

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Justin Bieber opened up about his life in an interview with GQ. In it, he talked about moving forward from his past. “I do remember this quote: ‘The comforted become the comforters.’ I don’t know if you’ve heard that before. But I really do feel comforted. I have a wife who I adore, who I feel comforted by. I feel safe. I feel like my relationship with God is wonderful. And I have this outpouring of love that I want to be able to share with people, you know?”

13. LeBron James

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In an interview with Men’s Health, LeBron James talked about his diet. “The sugars I kinda cut out, but the carbs I kinda ramp up. Because you're losing so many calories, you're burning so many calories, burning all your energy throughout those games. So I kinda go heavy on the carbs because it gives you energy. It's worked for me.”

14. Kevin Hart

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Kevin Hart opened up about the struggles he’s had with fame in an interview on the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty. “My monsters have been masked in disguise in various different ways but I’ve been able to pinpoint them throughout the years because some of those monsters got stronger … developed. You’re talking about the world of an ego. The idea of who you think you are versus what you are or the idea of expectations and needs as to what you feel you need and what you have to have.”

15. Katy Perry

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Katy Perry opened up about her diet and exercise secrets to Prevention. She says that staying healthy is extremely important to her. “I’ve had a lot of opportunity in my life and I know how fortunate I am, but when I don’t have my health, nothing else matters,” she says. “If I can’t get on the stage and do it, I disappoint so many people. I’ve lost my magical power if I can’t get onstage.”

16. Gal Gadot

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Gal Gadot’s trainer, Magnus Lygdback, opened up about the workouts he had her do to The Hollywood Reporter. “Leg press, front dumbbell squats, skaters and skate jumps — that’s such a good one because it recruits fast-twitch muscle fibers and works all three of the glute muscles — pull-ups, lateral raises and a ton of core work.”

17. Priyanka Chopra

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Priyanka Chopra opened up about her diet in an interview with The Times of India. She says that she makes sure to eat pretty healthy. "My daily diet consists of regular food like chapati, vegetables, soups, salads, rice, dal and lots of fruits. Also juices and water are very high on my intake list. In fact, water is a must for everyone, at least 10 glasses a day. I often overshoot that, but it does wonders to your skin."

18. Vin Diesel

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For Vin Diesel, filming a movie has a lot of importance. He opened up about his approach in an interview with Men’s Health. “When people are in the middle of the process, trying to manifest something, maybe they don’t spend enough time thinking about how it will be remembered—how it will be regarded,” says Diesel. “But at the same time, you have to identify the significance of it, in order to get the most out of yourself—and the most out of the people that you’re inviting on the journey. So it’s not uncommon that I’ll give a speech on set where I’ll say, ‘We’re making this franchise for people that are no longer with us,’ which is very real, and the implications of that are very heavy. ‘But at the same time, we’re making the franchise for the people that aren’t born yet.’ When you have a unique perspective of creating a franchise that spans generations, you realize, okay, we all have to be as brilliant as possible. We have to reach as high as we can. Because it may be more important than just a movie. More important than two hours of escapism. There may be something more at play.”

19. Vihrat Kohli

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Vihrat Kohli talked about the diet he eats in an interview with Star Sports. “90 per cent of my food is all steamed, boiled. No masala. Only salt, pepper, and lime, that’s how I eat. I am not a big fanatic about the taste of food, I don’t care about the taste. Salads, I enjoy with a bit of dressing. Pan-grilled is good with a bit of olive oil or whatever. No curries, I only eat dal (lentils), but no masala curries. I do, however, eat rajma and lobhiya; as a Punjabi can’t skip them.”

20. Dua Lipa

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In a 2018 interview with Viva, Dua Lipa shared some of her favorite workouts. "I love doing something that’s really fast and quick, like a 15-minute HIIT session which I can do before I start my day. If I’ve got a really early call time, I don’t want to be waking up hours before I need to go and do a workout. So [I do] a high-intensity workout, shower, breakfast, and I’m on my way."

Fitness

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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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.

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.”