Yellowjackets’ Samantha Hanratty in Bathing Suit Enjoys "First Beach Day"

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.

Sophie Nélisse, star of the Emmy-nominated Yellowjackets, is on vacation in a resort. And fortunately it's not a cabin in the woods. Nelisse posted a series of photos of herself and a friend lounging on a chair. They both wore swimsuits, looking stunning. Nélisse captioned the post, “Snuggles and cuddles,” tagging the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec, How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sophie Nélisse 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 Goes To The Beach

Nélisse loves to go to the beach. Her Instagram account is full of photos of herself enjoying time by and in the water. She posted this photo of herself and a friend jumping in the water in Lac Orford. She captioned the photo, “Fly me to the moon.”

2. She Hikes

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Nélisse loves to spend time outside. One thing she likes to do is go hiking. She posted these photos on Instagram of herself hiking in South Dakota. She captioned the post, “South Dakota, you did well. I loved how much diversity we got to experience in such proximity to each other. From important historical sites, to fields of green with cotton candy skies in Custer, to hikes surrounded by immense and colorful rocks in Badlands National Park. I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better trip. The wildlife, fresh air, sunsets, and trees were everything I needed right now.”

3. She Horseback Rides

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Another thing Nélisse did on vacation in South Dakota was go horseback riding. She posted these photos and one video on Instagram of herself going for a ride on a trail. She captioned the post, “His name is Trigger. We are very good friends now.”

4. She Challenges Herself

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Nélisse talks about what roles she likes to go for in an interview with ELLE. She says that she likes to push herself when it comes to acting. “I also try to go for characters that are out of my comfort zone. I come from quite a sporting background, so the competitiveness inside of me wants to take on characters that offer a challenge.”

5. She Kayaks

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Another outdoor activity Nélisse likes to do is go kayaking. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself kayaking in Ha Long Bay. She captioned the post, “Not gonna lie, it’s been pretty cold and rainy since we got here, so we’ve decided to head south earlier than planned. But even though the weather isn't the best, today was so surreal and I‘m beyond grateful to be on this trip.🦎Here’s to many more days like these.”

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."

Sammi Hanratty is one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses. She is currently starring on the hit series, Yellowjackets. She has also starred in An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong. Hanratty recently got married, and is enjoying her honeymoon. She shared a photo from it on Instagram this week. In it, she stood in a pool in a white swimsuit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sammi Hanratty stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Takes Care Of Her Mental Health

Hanratty makes sure to take care of her mental health. She talked about her journey in the caption of this Instagram post. “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. I also found out recently I have ADHD so I might be getting on meds for that as well, still not sure but trying to figure it out before I go back to work! If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or ADHD I’m right there with you baby!!! We will get through it together.”

2. She Swims

Hanratty likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself in a pool in Palm Springs. Swimming has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic states, “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

3. She’s Vegan

In this Instagram video, Hanratty is seen working out at the gym. In the caption of the post, Hanratty revealed some of her wellness secrets. She has adapted a vegan diet. Hanratty wrote, “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.”

4. She Does TRX

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In her Instagram video, Hanratty is seen doing TRX workouts. ACE Fitness states that TRX is a great workout. “TRX Suspension Training is a good alternative to traditional exercise modalities. It elicits metabolic responses that meet guidelines for improving and maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness, improves muscular fitness and positively impacts cardiovascular disease risk factors.”

5. She Weight Trains

In her Instagram gym video, Hanratty is seen doing different strength training exercises. She is seen using a barbell and battle ropes. Strength training has a lot of benefits. Harvard Health reports, “A recent meta-analysis found that people who do muscle-strengthening workouts are less likely to die prematurely than those who don’t, adding to previous evidence that strength training has long-term health benefits.”

Samantha Hanratty has vacation on the mind. “Who wants to be in paradise right now??” the Yellowjackets star captioned a recent Instagram snap, showing off her fabulous figure in a swimsuit. “Very ready to go back! It has been a rough week and I could use some sunshine and water.” How does the 26-year-old maintain her fit physique? 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 Is Vegan

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. She Battled an Unknown Illness When She Was Young

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“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,” she told The Daily Beast. “I didn’t really know what was wrong with me for most of my life. It’s so crazy because I’ve been working for twenty years now—I started when I was six—and any time I had a break and wasn’t filming, I was sick. It was almost like my body wouldn’t let me be sick when I had work, and the second a weekend came, I would have a fever and we didn’t really know what was going on.”

3. She Is Allergic to Over 30 Foods

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Once Sammi found out that her health issues were connected to food, she changed her diet. “So now, I can’t really eat anything. I’m allergic to avocados, cucumbers, broccoli, banana, cinnamon, curry, fennel, ginger. So many things. But now I’m not sick all the time, so… yay!” she told The Daily Beast. “So I’m vegan, allergic to over 30 foods, and now I found out I have GERD which means I need to stay away from foods that contain a lot of acid. So I’m just gonna enjoy a big bowl of water for breakfast. Lol time to do some research and see what I can do!” she tweeted.

4. She Does HIIT Workouts

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“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.

5. She Uses TRX

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Sammi shared this video of her workout, which included a lot of TRX moves, weight lifting, and battle ropes. “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.