Teyonah Parris in Bathing Suit Says "We Are So Grateful"

Teyonah Parris is known for her roles in Mad Men, Dear White People, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe projects WandaVision and The Marvels. She and her husband James are expecting their first child together, and Parris is posting several stunning photos on Instagram. Parris just shared a new reel of herself doing a maternity shoot. In it, she wore a tan bikini. She captioned the post, “God, you are faithful, and we are so grateful!” Read on to see 5 ways Teyonah Parris 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 Works With A Trainer

Parris posts a lot of workout videos on Instagram. One thing she does is work with a personal trainer, whom she gives a lot of credit to. Parris revealed that she sometimes does virtual sessions with her trainer, especially during lockdown. She shared this video of herself doing a session, including cardio and strength training exercises. Parris captioned it, “Early mornin’ virtual workout w/ Laquisha @bbkfitness!”

2. She Weight Trains

One type of exercise Parris likes to do is strength training. She shares this video on Instagram of herself doing a home workout. In it, Parris is seen doing squat lunges with weights, squats with a barbell, and bicep curls. She captioned it, “She been quarantinin’. Virtually w/ Laquisha @bbkfitness.”

3. She’s A Mindful Eater

Parris talked about her approach to eating to Coveteur. She admits that she isn’t always crazy about fitness, so she makes sure to eat healthy. “I love food, so I eat it. And fitness? No—I don’t stick to anybody’s fitness plan. Because of that, I try to be more mindful about how much and how often I’m eating, but I like to eat and that’s just what it is. I’m generally not eating junk food, though. I like to sit down to a meal. I’ll come here [to Blujeen] and have salmon, mac and cheese, and collard greens. To me that’s not junk food; junk food is like candy or chips. And I cook. I’m trying to be more mindful [about my diet] and incorporate more vegetables.”

4. She Wants To Inspire Others

Parris wants to be a role model for others. She has a partnership with the Uniquely You Summit, which is an organization to empower black young women. She opened up about her partnership with them to Coveteur. “They reached out to me to come and speak to their young women, and I just loved everything they were doing and everything that they represent. It’s empowering, and supportive and educational, and preparing our young black girls for their future. That just warmed every part of my being, and I said, ‘I want to be a part of this in a larger way than just stopping by to speak.’ So we became a partnership.”

5. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Parris has amazing skin. She revealed some of her favorite tricks and products to Coveteur. “I absolutely cannot live without my Skinn Orchid Gel Primer. It’s the most amazing primer ever. It’s a little expensive, but you don’t need a lot. My other favorite is from the drugstore—L’Oréal Paris Infallible Setting Spray. And the Unique Face Options Special Clay Masque. Every time I’m finished using it I’m like, ‘wow, my skin is poppin’!’ So I try to do that at least once a week. I wear so much makeup [on set], so it’s important to have a great cleanser. I use Bioré Charcoal Cleanser.”