Yellowjackets Beauty Sammi Hanratty in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "Smile"

Sammi Hanratty, known for her role on Yellowjackets, is embracing a healthy and active lifestyle, even during pregnancy. In a recent Instagram post, she looked radiant in her two-piece workout gear, showing off her glowing body and positive energy. Captioning the post with a simple “Smile,” Sammi gave her fans a glimpse into her self-care and wellness journey. Here's a closer look at her diet, fitness, and self-care habits.

1. No Animal Products

Hanratty might play a cannibal on Yellowjackets, but in real life she doesn’t touch animal products. ​"Everything I'm eating is Beyond Meat, just because I'm vegan, so they just reassure me that every time blood sprays in my face, 'Don't worry! It's vegan!'" she told The Daily Beast.

2. Sobriety

Sammi doesn’t drink alcohol. “Reflecting on my sobriety and how far I’ve come. These events are so fun but can also be stressful. It’s times like the last week where alcohol is constantly starring me in the face begging to touch my lips again. Every time that I choose sparkling water or a mocktail, I’m filled with the reminder that I’m choosing my health, happiness, and peace. It’s not always easy but it’s extremely important. I’m so thankful to those who are constantly supporting me and it’s always so beautiful to meet fellow sober creators♥️There are more of us than people know. If you’re struggling know I see you and I love you!” she captioned a recent post.

3. Gluten-Free Diet and Lots of Allergies

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“I’m vegan and allergic to everything,” Sammi told Interview. If she was in the wilderness, like her character, she doesn’t think she could survive. “The bigger problem is that I’m allergic to everything, and I don’t think the wilderness does gluten-free,” she shared. “Unless I have a foraging book with me, I don’t think I would make it.”

4. She Uses TRX

Sammi is a fan of TRX workouts. “These are some videos from my current workouts💪🏻 since going vegan my workouts have improved greatly🙌🏻 I was always told the opposite would happen but I feel stronger and healthier,” she captioned this Instagram image.

5. HIIT

Sammi is a fan of HIIT workouts. “Time to get back into my workout out routine. I’m going to @TrainingMate everydayyy. what is your workout routine?? A unique 45-minute circuit of high-intensity interval training group fitness class combining cardio & resistance exercises,” she tweeted. There is lots of research backing up the benefits of HIIT workouts, including body fat reduction, improved cardiovascular function, and mental health. It is also time effective.

Yellowjackets star Sammi Hanratty is taking advantage of California’s warm weather. She’s spending time at the beach, and just posted a new photo to her Instagram story. In it, she posed in a black swimsuit, looking gorgeous. She captioned the story, “Last bits of California summer. Beach day.” How does she stay fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sammi Hanratty 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 Takes Things Week By Week

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Hanratty opened up about her life in an interview with POPSugar. She says that when it comes to acting, she took things slow. "We didn't have the money for us to come and stay in LA for very long," Hanratty explains. "I remember my mom being like, 'You only have these couple of days.' And my sister came, and thankfully she booked a commercial, which gave us enough money to last for another week. And then I booked a commercial after that week, and then we had enough money to last another week."

2. She Accepts Herself

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Hanratty has been on a journey of self-discovery, and she tells POPSugar that she’s more accepting of herself. "I've been able to really be open about my own sexuality and just learn so much more about myself. I've always been very accepting of other people, but not of myself. And it's one of those places that you're, like, deconstructing and reconstructing all these things that you've been taught growing up, you know? I'm really happy to be in a safe place like that."

3. She Has Support

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Hanratty says that she is lucky to have a supportive family. She revealed to POPSugar that her mother helped her out of a rough time. "I definitely went down a rocky path for a second," Hanratty says. "I was struggling a lot with my drinking. And I went down what could have been a really bad path, and thankfully, I snapped out of it pretty quickly. And I have a mom who's like, 'You need to get your sh*t together.'"

4. She Takes Medication

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Hanratty is open about taking medication and going to therapy. "I started seeing a therapist out there, which was great, but I was like, 'I need something else,'" she says to POPSugar. "And so, it was the first time that I really talked to a doctor about getting on an antianxiety medication, so I'm now on Zoloft. And it's helped in the sense that I don't realize it's helped, but I also don't have panic attacks every day.”

5. She Spends Time Outside

Hanratty loves to spend time outside. She revealed in this Instagram post that being outside helps with her mental wellbeing. “I just started new anti anxiety meds, and so far so good. A couple of bumps in the road, but that’s to be expected when transitioning to new meds. Being out in nature has really helped me this week while my body acclimates.”

Samantha Hanratty, best known as teen Misty on the Showtime smash series Yellowjackets, is nearly unrecognizable in real life. Gone is the blond, curly wig and glasses, dorky clothes and the disease to please, embodied by her rather unstable character. Instead, she’s got straight hair, a confident gaze and a fit figure. It’s a testament to her performance, and the transformation is evident in her latest post, a swimsuit photo. “First beach day of the new year,” she captioned it. How does Hanratty, 26, stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Samantha Hanratty 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’s a Vegan

Hanratty is a vegan in real life. “We would be on set, I would be eating the ‘meat’”—on the show, about a group of teenage plane crash survivors, the characters eat deer and…possibly one another—“and then would get back to my trailer and then there would be a Beyond Meat sandwich and that was like every day for five months,” she told Page Six. How can you keep vegan? “Vegan diets exclude meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products — and foods that contain these products,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Choose a variety of healthy plant-based foods, such as whole fruits and vegetables, legumes and nuts, and whole grains. At the same time, cut back on less healthy choices, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, fruit juices and refined grains.”

2. She Says She Would Not Be Able to Survive Two Weeks in the Woods

Hanratty said she wouldn’t last long in the woods. “I’m vegan and allergic to everything, so I’m already at a major disadvantage,” she told Page Six. “If I had a foraging book I think I would be OK. I could live…I think I could survive two weeks, but I would not be happy. I would have lost my…marbles. I definitely would come back being not OK, not OK in the slightest.” She added: “I seriously feel like the luckiest girl in the world to be a part of this show and playing this amazing character,” Hanratty has said.

3. She Always Wanted the Spotlight

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“I just knew I wanted to entertain,” she told Christina Ricci, who plays the older Misty, in a conversation in Interview. “I’m the youngest of five girls and I probably wanted the spotlight, but I told my parents, ‘I want to be on TV like Shirley Temple,’ and my mom finally gave in when I turned six. I kept begging and then she finally sent my picture to an agency and they called the next week. I had an audition for a commercial and booked it, and it just was meant to be. My mom is still waiting for me to leave it behind. She supports me, but she also says, ‘Whenever you want to stop, go ahead and stop.’”

4. She Saw a Therapist While Shooting

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“I don’t think we’ve talked about this, but I was seeing a therapist while I was in Canada, and that was something that we discussed. I was definitely treated differently when I was in hair and makeup and wardrobe,” she told Ricci in Interview. “I got more self-conscious, and my walk even changed a bit. I just felt like a bigger target, you know, as a person.” If you’re considering therapy, ask yourself a few queations first. “Are you looking for individual, relationship or family therapy?” Dawn Potter, PsyD, says to the Cleveland Clinic. “You need to consider if you’re looking for treatment for a specific problem that requires a specialist,” she continues. “Maybe you’re just looking for general growth. That decision will also determine what kind of therapist and what qualifications you’re looking for.”

5. She Has Streamed Her Workouts

Hanratty has streamed herself on Twitch working out. In one video, she’s got a simple yoga mat and some free weights, and does exercises that work her core, back and upper body. (It was part of a fundraiser.) “You can do core-strength exercises on a carpeted floor or mat. Breathe freely and deeply during each core-strength exercise. Focus on tightening your transversus abdominis, the deepest abdominal muscle and the one you feel contracting when you cough, says the Mayo Clinic. Want to hear about how her teammates stay fit? Don’t miss the swimsuits and stories from fellow Yellowjackets stars Ella Purnell, Sophie Thatcher, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Sophie Nélisse.

On the Showtime hit series Yellowjackets, every one of the young stars is a breakout. But one may look more familiar than others: Ella Purnell has been working since age 9, appearing in films like Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Army of the Dead, as well as the TV series Sweetbitter. Now, the 25-year-old Brit (yes, she’s British!) is finally getting the mega-fans she deserves. And she took a trip to Barbados to decompress. “I made my mum take these,” she captioned some photos of her in a blue bathing suit. “STOP IT,” commented her costar Sophie Nélisse. “Stop. STOOOP.” Added Melanie Lynskey, also of the show: “Hahaha (also GOOD LORD you are gorgeous!!!)” Read on to see 5 ways Ella Purnell 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 Out, Sometimes With Her Mom

“Working out with mama!” Purnell captioned a pic of the two in a gym. “Exercise and physical activity can be enjoyable. They give you a chance to unwind, enjoy the outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy. Physical activity can also help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting,” says the Mayo Clinic. “So take a dance class, hit the hiking trails or join a soccer team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. Bored? Try something new, or do something with friends or family.”

2. She Trained for an Action Movie

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For the movie Army of the Dead: “I went to the gym and did boxing lessons with my stepdad, but I’m just not that way inclined. I’ve got the upper-body strength of a spoon and I’m not very coordinated. I’d get told off because if I try to look cool, I’m doing something else weird with my limbs. When I was running, if I’m holding my gun with one hand, I’m doing gun hands with the other [laughs]. We spent time with these two nice ex-army dudes. They taught us how to shoot, move as a team and have each other’s backs,” she told Vogue.

3. Here are Sage Words About Mental Health

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“I didn’t realise that with this support system that I’ve relied on to be there for me—my friends and family who love me and who I love—sometimes you have to tell them you love them. Now what I’m finding interesting is choosing how to spend my time and the people I surround myself with, and how that has a direct impact on my mental health. I had some big talks this year. I’ve got friends of 15 years and we haven’t had a deep conversation in five or six years. Time doesn’t stop like that very often and it won’t stop in the future, so it’s about taking that time out to do that,” she told Vogue.

4. This Was Her Comfort During the Early Days of the Pandemic

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“White chocolate and raspberry muffins! [laughs] I was based in Los Angeles for the majority of lockdown. I was reading through my journal a couple of nights ago, and I was like, ‘Wow!’ I grew up. A lot of stuff went down in my personal life and I had to find hobbies. I’ve been working since I was nine years old. I feel like I was sort of deficient in other parts of my life. My relationships got stronger. I discovered that I love plants, painting and writing poetry. I went camping for a month in California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. I learned a lot about myself and overcame some demons,” she told Vogue.

5. Here’s Her Take on Jackie and Shauna’s Relationship

On Yellowjackets, Purnell’s character and ’s character has an intense relationship, sharing secrets but hiding others, supportive while also undermining. "I think Jackie and Shauna are in deep-friend love…. Maybe some of the dynamics between them are a little more complicated because there’s a lot of jealousy and possession and codependence. And that comes up a lot in female friendships."

Yellowjackets' star Samantha Hanratty is enjoying her days off. She just posted a fun series of photos on Instagram, showing her followers what her weekend activities are. Hanratty is seen lounging in an inflatable pool outside. She wore a stunning gray bathing suit, showing off her tan and her flat abs. Hanratty captioned the post, “No other way I would wanna spend my weekend. Have a fun weekend love bugs.” How does she stay so fit and put-together? Read on to see 5 ways Samantha Hanratty 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 Used Her Co-Worker As A Way To Help Herself

On Yellowjackets, Hanratty plays a younger version of Christina Ricci’s character. This is a dream come true for her, as Hanratty used to draw strength and inspiration from one of Ricci’s roles. She tells The Daily Beast, “Growing up, I was sick a lot. I had a gut condition that I didn’t realize. I was in and out of hospitals and urgent cares, and my mom would always tell me, ‘Be strong like Molly.’ It’s a quote from a movie that I was obsessed with growing up called Gold Diggers, and Christina was one of the main characters in the movie. I grew up with that movie being my whole, ‘Be strong, you got this’ sort of thing every time I was scared. So, it’s really special to now not only work with her but be the same character as her.”

2. She Plays Different Roles

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Hanratty has played a lot of different types of characters throughout her career. She says that she wants to have a variety of roles in her life. “I’ve been so lucky and blessed in my career to play so many different types of people, and my hope is that I never stick to just one type of person, that I get to play everybody at some point,” she told Brief Take. “That’s the whole point. I get to play pretend for a living.”

3. She’s Vegan

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Hanratty is open about being a vegan, and she makes sure to keep this lifestyle up when she’s playing a character who isn’t vegan. Hanratty’s Yellowjackets character has to eat various meats during the show, however, Hanratty is actually eating plant-based options when she is doing this. ​She tells The Daily Beast, “Everything I’m eating is Beyond Meat, just because I’m vegan, so they just reassure me that every time blood sprays in my face, ‘Don’t worry! It’s vegan!’”

4. She Handles Rejection Well

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Being an actress, Hanratty has had to deal with a lot of rejection in her life. However, she says that she handles it well, and doesn’t let it break her. She also says that she is extremely grateful when she does get a role. “People just see the ups, but they don’t see all the rejection and the struggling to get the next job,” Hanratty said to The Daily Beast. “I’ve never been a series regular on a show, and I gotta tell you, I feel like the luckiest person in the world.”

5. She Has Supportive Parents

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Hanratty has been acting since she was young. She says that since the beginning of her career, her parents have been extremely supportive of her. “I don’t think I realized as a kid, you know, what was really going on,” she tells Bustle. “But my mom has been by my side this entire time. She’s just always been there and very protective over me.”