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From Alison Brie's rigorous weightlifting routines to Sofia Vergara's balanced approach, here we delve into the fitness and wellness regimens of beloved TV sitcom stars. Learn how Jennifer Aniston embraced self-care, Aubrey Plaza mastered skincare, and Kaley Cuoco conquered high-intensity circuits. Discover Courteney Cox's skin care wisdom, Mindy Kaling's active lifestyle, and Ellie Kemper's rejuvenating morning rituals. Explore the diverse paths of Cobie Smulders, Julie Bowen, and more, as they share their strategies for maintaining well-being amidst Hollywood's demands. From yoga to dietary insights, join us in uncovering the healthy habits that empower these icons.

1. Alison Brie

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To get in shape for GLOW, Alison Brie worked with trainer Jason Walsh. He shared what it was like working with the actress with SELF. “She was deadlifting I think over 165 pounds for reps. She could have been doing more but that’s the last number I can remember off the top of my head. She can crank out 11 full-body hanging pull-ups. She was doing over 300 pounds on hip thrusts, and hundreds of pounds on the sled. She would do push-ups with 50 pounds of chains on her back.”

2. Sofia Vergara

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Sofia Vergara’s trainer, Jennifer Yates, shared the actress’ fitness secrets with Marie Claire. "Typically, if we have a good filming schedule where she has availability, we'll work out between 5-7 days, which is a lot. But she takes a lot of time off when she's busy. It's fine to give yourself a break—your body comes back stronger. You have to let your body rest, even if you're working out a few days during the week. That's why we rotate with Sofia. We have days in between when she rests. If you exhaust the muscles, you're more prone to getting injured."

3. Jennifer Aniston

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Jennifer Aniston opened up about how she improved her wellbeing to InStyle. “My level of anxiety has gone down by eliminating the unnecessary sort of fat in life that I had thought was necessary. Also realizing that you can't please everybody. And what good does that do if you're just little bits of yourself? Let's try to be the full all of who we are so we can come to the table. The way the media presents us folk in this business is like we're always trotting around the world, on beaches having fun. But there are a lot of other, less obvious things that go into it.”

4. Aubrey Plaza

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Aubrey Plaza shared her skincare secrets in an interview with The Cut. “It’s pretty simple, especially now that Peet Rivko exists. It’s cleanser, moisturizer, oil. Done. If I feel like I’m super hormonal or I’m having breakouts — a lot of times, because I’m an actor, I have so much makeup on my face and people are putting makeup on my face all day, and sometimes it irritates my skin — I’ll have to throw in an acne product or something like that to help me out a bit.”

5. Kaley Cuoco

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Kaley Cuoco works with trainer Ryan Sorensen to help her stay in shape. Sorensen talked about Cuoco’s workouts with Shape. "Her training regimen consisted of high-intensity circuit full-body training, like cardio, strength training, and lots of core twice a week. Hot yoga once a week, and a couple of days a week she would ride (cycling), which is a beast of a workout."

6. Courteney Cox

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Courteney Cox shared some of her skincare secrets with GetTheGloss. “I don’t think I even thought about a moisturiser or washing my face until I was in my 30s. Now I have such a regimen especially with cleaning my skin - I use a hot towel to deep cleanse always. I would also say don’t over-pluck your eyebrows otherwise you may not have any left when you are older.”

7. Mindy Kaling

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Mindy Kaling shared some of her wellness secrets with TODAY. She says that walking is one of her favorite ways to stay in shape. “Sometimes I’ll be like, ‘Well, I have four different times today where I have 10 minutes so let’s just walk instead of sitting down and checking Instagram,'" she said. “So instead of it being like one chunk of exercise in the beginning of the day or none at all, I’m now just deciding that I’m going to be a more active person all the time.”

8. Ellie Kemper

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Ellie Kemper is all about finding time to relax. She tells Women’s Day that she likes to do this in the morning. "It usually involves just sipping coffee and breathing," she says. "Which sounds a little corny, but it is just breathing in, breathing out. It’s just having a moment of not reading anything, not going on my phone, letting my brain empty for a minute. That recharges me."

9. Cobie Smulders

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Cobie Smulders likes to do Pilates to help her stay in shape. She told StyleCaster, “I’m a big Pilates girl. And I’ve recently gotten back into dance. There’s this type of dance called PlyoJam. I like to do any exercise that has really loud music. I was Spinning for a while, but I’ve gotten back into this dance class and Pilates.”

10. Julie Bowen

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Julie Bowen likes to go outside. Specifically, she likes to run. She tells Women’s Day, "I just want to feel good, and I want my brain to feel good, and that means going outside. You don't need any equipment. You don't need anything other than this desire to take care of yourself."

11. Amy Poehler

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In an interview with The Guardian, Amy Poehler opened up about her career. She says that vulnerability is something that helps her. “I think if you’re doing your job right, you should be feeling unsure and vulnerable because it means you’re pushing yourself to try new things. Doesn’t vulnerability find its way into everything? I’ll answer the opposite, which is I certainly don’t feel invulnerable in any way at all.”

12. Mary Louise Parker

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Mary Louise Parker shared some of her skincare secrets with The Bare Magazine. “I think a hefty percentage of good skin is keeping it as clean as possible,” she says. “I once heard Stevie Nicks say that no matter what else happened at night, even if she was stumbling down drunk, she made sure to clean her face. I have, more than once, forcibly pushed a friend staying the night into the bathroom to clean their face. I remember being at the Hotel Costes with my friend Nikk,i and its 4 AM, and we just got in and suddenly I became the complexion police. Now my daughter is the same way, and she’s like me in that she loves makeup but doesn’t wear a lot of it. I like Nars and Kevyn Aucoin. The Clairsonic helps a lot. I also like that Nuface device. I just started using it and I think it works. I like Skinceuticals products and Retrouve. Sunscreen I wear when it rains. I wear it every day. My mom never went in the sun. She and my sister are completely natural and to me, the most beautiful women on earth, along with my daughter of course!”

13. Jenna Fischer

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Jenna Fischer tells Good Housekeeping that she’s a big fan of yoga. "When I do yoga regularly, I feel so good," says Fischer. "It's my mind, body, and spirit cleanse. After a long weekend of play dates and sporting events and kid birthday parties, I can't tell you how much I crave my Monday morning yoga class.”

14. Mayim Bialik

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Mayim Bialik opened up about her struggles with body image and an eating disorder on her podcast. "I'm trying to release the pressure of being 15 pounds lighter, which is what I, quote, 'should be,' by Hollywood standards," Bialik said. "I'm trying to release the pressure of caring that I'm wearing the clothes that make me look like those other women, even though I'm not those other women."

15. Melissa Rauch

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In addition to being an actress, Melissa Rauch is also a chef, and has her own cookbook on healthy eating. She shared some of her favorite healthy foods in an interview with Parade. “Lots of whole grains, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Something that’s not in the book that I make a ton is stir-fries with tofu. That’s also quick and easy. It's tofu-based, but not necessarily tofu. Have you heard of Shirataki noodles? House Foods also makes them. They’re so great and kids think that they are eating spaghetti. It’s also got protein and is healthy for them. I love that.”

16. Terry Crews

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Terry Crews revealed his typical diet in an interview with Men’s Health. “When I wake up, the first thing I do is have a glass of water...and I put amino acid powder inside—I like to call it stardust. I drink that all morning and afternoon. And, then I’m off to the races.”

17. Rob Lowe

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Rob Lowe is open about his use of the Atkins program to help him eat healthy. "This is the way I've been eating anyway for 20 years,” he told E! Online. “Even before I started my relationship with Atkins. I've been eating the Atkins way anyway because we know that watching your carbs and watching your sugar is how most people should be eating."

18. Neil Patrick Harris

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Neil Patrick Harris likes to use the Tonal home gym to help him stay fit. He explained why to AskMen.com. "It's essentially a big flatscreen TV turned on its side, it has two arms that can adjust to different lengths and heights, and then it uses electromagnetism to increase and decrease the weight. It's very challenging yet very intuitive.”

19. John Krasinski

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To prep for his role in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, John Krasinski made sure to get in shape. He shared the process in an interview with Men’s Health. "I gotta be honest: It was brutal at times. We did tons of metabolic work, dragging sleds and all this stuff I've seen NFL players do."

20. Joel McHale

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Joel McHale uses the 4-Hour Body Diet to help him eat healthy. He explained this in an interview with Men’s Journal. “It's a slow carb diet, so you can eat things like beans and lentils—which are carbohydrates, but they’re not the same as wheat or potatoes—and all the protein and vegetables you can. There’s also a Slow Carb App. The theory is your body goes into, not a starvation mode, but ‘Oh, we’re not getting a bunch of sugar any more,’ so we’re going to treat it accordingly. Then, once a week, you go nuts. You have a huge cheat day and that shocks your body into going ‘Oh, we’re gonna keep the metabolism going fast because this is how you eat, and we’ve gotta get all this stuff out of here.’ Then when you go right back to the slow carbs, your body is still keeping your metabolism going fast.”

Friends is an iconic sitcom with iconically fit stars, both regular cast members and guest stars alike. From Jennifer Aniston's healthy approach to nutrition to Lisa Kudrow's empowering journey towards self-acceptance, each member of this iconic ensemble cast has a unique story to tell about their bodies and wellness. We'll also delve into the lives of memorable guest stars like Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, and Winona Ryder, learning about their fitness routines, skincare secrets, and personal struggles. Discover how these individuals maintain their physical and mental well-being in this intriguing glimpse into the world of Friends stars.

1. Jennifer Aniston

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Jennifer Aniston’s breakout role was her character of Rachel Green on Friends, which earned her an Emmy. She shared her approach to eating with People. "It's just calories in, calories out, nutrition, what are you feeding your body? Don't eat crap. You've got to get the right amount of sleep. You've got to drink tons and tons and tons of water.”

2. Lisa Kudrow

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Lisa Kudrow played the quirky Phoebe Buffay on the show, and became the first cast member to win an Emmy. On an episode of the WTF with Marc Maron podcast, Kudrow revealed that she struggled with body image on Friends and shared how she pulled herself out of this. "I just realised, 'Oh no, it’s OK. This is just what I look like. That’s OK'. I mean, do what you need to do to be healthy. But this is your body, it’s OK.”

3. Courteney Cox

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Courteney Cox played Monica Geller on Friends. She shared her wellness secrets in an interview with Marie Claire. “I take vitamins every morning. I used to do celery juice in the morning for about two years. I was so obsessed with it that I even did it on vacation. I would find a way to get a juicer and do it. Now, I am doing the cucumber, pineapple, ginger, and lemon thing. I don't know if it's cleaning my gut, but it's a way to get something liquid down because it's hard for me to drink water. Finally, I have a cup of decaf coffee with oat milk and honey.”

4. Reese Witherspoon

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Before working with Jennifer Aniston on The Morning Show, Reese Witherspoon played Rachel’s younger sister, Jill Green, on Friends. While speaking at the Australian Real Estate Conference, Witherspoon shared her wellness secrets. “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.”

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Paget Brewster had a recurring role as Cathy, a love interest for both Chandler and Joey on Friends. Brewster opened up about her decision to not color her gray hair on Twitter. "I like my grey hair. I have felt pressure to dye it, pretend to be 35 again, no thanks. We all have huge issues to address, I know. This is one small battle. But I think all of us have small personal battles. Let’s start by being kind to each other, even when we disagree. Please."

6. Aisha Tyler

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Aisha Tyler played Dr. Charlie Wheeler, a paleontologist and love interest for Joey and Ross. She was one of the few recurring characters of color on the show. Tyler shared her approach to eating in an interview with People. “I'm not super strict. I try to be as disciplined as I can during the week so that I can eat what I want on the weekends, which includes pasta, bread and other fun stuff.”

7. Winona Ryder

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Winona Ryder has done a lot in her career, including being one of Friends’ most memorable guest stars. Ryder played Melissa Warburton, a sorority sister of Rachel’s whom she had a romantic encounter with. Ryder shared some of her skincare and beauty secrets with Allure. She says that she doesn’t like to wear too much makeup when she isn’t working. “When I'm not working, just sunscreen and lip balm. If I go out, tinted sunscreen and lipstick."

8. Maggie Wheeler

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Maggie Wheeler had one of the most memorable roles on Friends. She played Janice, Chandler’s on-and-off girlfriend, with a very distinct voice. She shared how she got into acting in an interview with Closely Observed Frames. “I think I was always drawn to the arts and to entertaining. I loved making people laugh from the time that I was very little. I did pursue opportunities in theater when I was in school and when I was pretty young. There was community theatre to do. I would always jump on and do that. I was in an after school theater company that did musical theater for children. Those were my high school years, I would go from school to rehearsal and we’d put shows on at the weekend. Then I went off to the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco the summer that I turned 17. I had an incredible teacher there, Anna Deavere Smith, who is an extraordinary actress and playwright and it was such a gift to me that I landed in her classroom at such a young age.”

9. Brooke Shields

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Brooke Shields was one of many guest stars in the season 2 episode, “The One After The Superbowl.” She played Erika, a fan of Joey’s who thinks he is actually his Days of Our Lives character. In an interview with InStyle, Shields revealed that she got into meditation during the pandemic, and talked about the impact it's had on her. “I'd never focused on the spiritual element of exercise or the idea of honoring your body and soul. Those were just words before; they didn't feel realistic. Working out has never been Zen for me. None of the exercising I've done in the past has stemmed from me loving it, or from it giving me any peace of mind. When I was younger, it was all ego-based: If you want to be in this campaign, you have to stay fit. If you want to be in this Broadway show, you have to be this fit; you have to dance this much every day. Everything was a goal.”

10. Elle MacPherson

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Model Elle MacPherson had a recurring role as Janine, Joey’s new roommate and love interest. She shared some of her diet secrets in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. “I have three meals a day and two snacks, mid-morning and afternoon. I have a bit to eat with my son at 6:30am after my drinks. I might have a poached egg sometimes, or half an avocado or some muesli that I make in the dehydrator with nuts and seeds and a little bit of coconut and cinnamon, and I’ll mix that with some fresh hemp or almond milk that I make myself.”

11. Christine Taylor

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Christine Taylor played Ross’ girlfriend, Bonnie, at the end of season 3 and the beginning of season 4. She shared how she and her husband, fellow actor Ben Stiller, are getting their kids to eat healthy with Organic Spa Magazine. “Learning by example is one of my goals for them,” she says. “Part of the goal for Ben and I is that the kids see healthy food in our house, the shift has started to happen, and that shift will happen for them, eventually, by themselves. You get a little older and wiser, and it’s nice to connect the dots.”

12. Matt LeBlanc

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Matt LeBlanc played Joey Tribbiani on both Friends and his spinoff Joey. He also played a fictional version of himself on Episodes. LeBlanc opened up about his role on Episodes to IndieWire. “People would ask me, ‘Are you worried people will think that’s what you’re really like?’ And, well, if I do my job right, then hopefully people will think that’s what I’m really like. That’s what an actor’s job is: to make people believe. So I got past that early on because the writing was good, and I didn’t mind being the butt of the joke because the joke was good.”

13. David Schwimmer

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David Schwimmer played Ross Geller on Friends. He talked about how he handled fame on the Awards Chatter podcast. "As an actor, the way I was trained, my job was to observe life and to observe other people, so I used to walk around with my head up, really engaged and watching people," he said. "The effect of celebrity was the absolute opposite: It made me want to hide under a baseball cap and not be seen. And I realized after a while that I was no longer watching people; I was trying to hide. So I was trying to figure out: How do I be an actor in this new world, in this new situation? How do I do my job? That was tricky."

14. Matthew Perry

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Matthew Perry played the sarcastic Chandler Bing on Friends. Recently, he has been open about his struggles with addiction, even writing a book on it. In the book, he encouraged other people who are struggling to hang in there. “For all of the sufferers out there. You know who you are. It’s still a day-to-day process of getting better. Every day. It doesn’t end because I did this.”

15. Hank Azaria

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Hank Azaria played Phoebe’s scientist boyfriend, David on the show. In an interview with Esquire, the actor opened up about his struggles with an eating disorder. “I actually had some anorexia issues as a teenager—body image and weight issues—and got much too skinny by the time I was like 14, 15. It's something I'll always struggle with. I have an obsessive, addictive mind. I don't take for granted being physically fit and healthy. The same way I needed to construct my acting ability, I needed to construct a healthy body. And I'm unwilling to let it go in my old age. Going for a run and working out is like meditation for me. At the end of aerobic exercise, you can't be bummed. It's not possible.”

16. Paul Rudd

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One of Paul Rudd’s many roles was as Mike Hannagan, Phoebe’s eventual husband on Friends. He shared how he stays in shape to play Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the Las Vegas Review Journal. “You can talk about diet and the gym, but the truth is one of the best ways to get in shape and feel great is to pay attention to your sleep,” he says. “I know a lot of people who get to a certain age and only sleep four or five hours a night. They even get up at 5 in the morning to train. If there is a way to get eight hours of sleep in your life then you will feel so much better.”

17. Bonnie Somerville

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In addition to her role as Mona on Friends, Bonnie Somerville also starred on Code Black. She shared what it’s like working on the set to Parade. "We rehearse all the time. We come in on our days off and practice. We rehearse before takes. That's pretty challenging because it's not only about the lines and the emotional state and the acting, then it's about the technical stuff. Also the speed of our show is so fast that you need to get it right."

18. Julia Roberts

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Julia Roberts guest-starred as Susie Moss, where she played a love interest for her real-life boyfriend at the time, Matthew Perry. Roberts shared her wellness secrets with The Independent. "Accomplishment, clarity, energy, strength, joy... These are all things I give myself through working out, and I can feel it in everything I do.”

19. Freddie Prinze Jr.

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Freddie Prinze Jr. had a memorable guest appearance as Ross and Rachel’s male nanny. He is passionate about helping the environment and talked about this to GreenMatters. “I think being more conscious of the impact that certain foods have on the environment, and being able to incorporate those meatless meals into our clean eating habits is definitely a step we’ve made in the right direction.”

20. Christina Applegate

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Christina Applegate played Rachel’s sister Amy on Friends. She has MS, and opened up about how she is taking care of herself to Vanity Fair. “I actually don’t want to be around a lot of people because I’m immunocompromised,” she said. “I have my friend who lives here during the week and she helps me take care of Sadie. And then on the weekend I have a caretaker. I also don’t want a lot of stimulation of the nervous system because it can be a little bit too much for me. I like to keep it as quiet and as mellow as possible.”

Step into the world of the talented actors from "The Morning Show" and uncover their secrets to maintaining amazing bodies and overall well-being. From Jennifer Aniston's motivational workout philosophy to Reese Witherspoon's skincare regimen, delve into the personal health and fitness routines of Mark Duplass, Julianna Margulies, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jon Hamm, Karen Pittman, Bel Powley, Nicole Beharie, Greta Lee, and Natalie Morales. Discover how these stars balance their busy lives with self-care and healthy living, and find inspiration for your own journey towards a happier, healthier you. Explore their insights, tips, and stories that showcase the incredible bodies of "The Morning Show" cast.

1. Jennifer Aniston

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Jennifer Aniston plays one of the lead characters, Alex Levy. She shared how she stays motivated to workout with Byrdie. "Sometimes I just don't [work out]. And that's entirely okay. And then sometimes I say, Just do 10 minutes or 15 minutes. Then when I do those, when I really make myself, which is most of the time, you can do a 15-minute class, and then you're like, 'Okay, I feel pretty amazing. I'm going to do a different 15 minutes.' And then I do it. And then by the end of it, you realize you've done three, four classes, and you feel amazing."

2. Reese Witherspoon

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Reese Witherspoon plays the other lead role, Bradley Jackson. She shared her skincare secrets with Harper’s Bazaar. “I believe just the importance of taking off your makeup every night, moisturizing your skin, and sunscreen! It really accumulates—what you do to your skin when you're 18 shows up on your face when you're 40.”

3. Mark Duplass

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Mark Duplass, who plays Chip Black, shared his typical diet with Bon Appetit. “Breakfast is like my diet portion of the day, because I still have my self control about me. It's usually something like two hard-boiled eggs and yogurt, or a bowl of bran cereal with low-fat milk. It's the monk diet breakfast.”

4. Julianna Margulies

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Julianna Margulies plays Laura Peterson. She shared her secrets for working out consistently with TODAY. “Some days it’s hard to get going. But it makes me feel better. It makes my mind feel calm and rested. The rest of my day is a piece of a cake if I’ve gone to the gym. Yesterday I took my dog for a two hour walk. I need to do that.”

5. Gugu Mbatha-Raw

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw plays Hannah Shoenfeld. She talked about her approach to beauty in an interview with ELLE. “I definitely feel more comfortable with beauty now than when I was younger, maybe because I feel more confident in myself and more established in my career. As an actor I think beauty can be a bit of a double edged sword; I want to be able to play characters that are flawed and messy and human, you have to be unafraid to be not beautiful, you have to be bold enough to be real as well, and I think there's beauty in that authenticity. But, I also work in an industry that celebrates beauty and is, by its nature, a visual medium.”

6. Jon Hamm

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In season three, Jon Hamm joined the cast as Paul Marks. He shared some of his favorite workouts with Men’s Journal. “I snowboard and ski and do all kinds of stupid shit. But I also don’t go crazy. When I ski, I’ll go into the moguls and immediately think, ‘Oh, yeah, there’s a reason I don’t do this. I’m bad at it.’”

7. Karen Pittman

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Karen Pittman plays Mia Jordan on the show. She shared the changes she made to her fitness routine with New Beauty. “I think one of the things that I figured out during my work time was that I don’t love the big gym experience with the gym membership and tons of people and exercise machines all around. I switched to a much smaller workout gym in Los Angeles called SLAY Gym. I work with Eric Strangis, who’s my trainer. I also found that I really need yoga, and I love to sweat in hot yoga. Overall, I wanted a more curated experience as far as self-care is concerned. When I made my exercise experience smaller, special and more curated, it became a lot more enriching to me.”

8. Bel Powley

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Bel Powley played Claire Conway on the show’s first two seasons. She shared her skincare secrets with Vogue. “It’s nice to have a skincare routine in the morning. Even if I just cleanse my face and put on two different serums — or moisturiser and do a bit of gua sha — taking that time to look after yourself is comforting and grounding. In the same way, cooking for yourself can also be a form of self-care. I try to eat healthy stuff. Even if you just feel like making your favourite pasta dish, some homemade pesto can make you feel good. I like the ritualistic side to it.”

9. Nicole Beharie

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Prior to playing Christine Hunter, Nicole Beharie starred on Sleepy Hollow. However, she had to leave the show because of an autoimmune disease and found herself blacklisted because of it. Beharie talked about this to The Los Angeles Times. "Healing takes time and I feel like I'm on the other side of it," she said. "I learned a lot. I wouldn't change anything. I wouldn't wish it on anybody, though."

10. Greta Lee

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Greta Lee joined the show as Stella Bak in the second season. She revealed to Grubstreet.com that she does things to improve her metabolism. “Lunch was a Shake Shack burger because I read somewhere that you have to shock your body’s metabolism with trans fats. I want Shake Shack to be In-n-Out, but it’s not. It’s the closest thing to that West Coast burger, though, so I go there. I have to reengineer it a little bit. I have to ask to make sure they put in pickles and raw onions.”

11. Natalie Morales

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Natalie Morales, who plays Kate Danton, shared some of her favorite foods with TODAY.com. “Avocados! On toast or with lemon and cayenne, with eggs... Nothing is more satisfying than avocado and there is no shortage of it here in California. Also, during every morning prelive show, Kit and I get a kale green smoothie that has a ginger kick to it.”