Reacher Star Maria Sten in Bathing Suit Says “It’s 92 In the Shade”

1. Inspired by Movies

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Sten was inspired to become an actress after watching certain movies growing up. “I think it’s more about certain movies that you watch growing up that evoke a sense of escapism and adventure and sort of, you know, disappearing into this world that we can experience outside of ourselves,” she says. “And for me, that was movies like Thelma & Louise and Silverado, and plenty of other movies like Pride and Prejudice, for example. I have a very eclectic taste. So, yeah, I think it’s more just these worlds that we can escape into. And I always wanted to do that as an actor, and I wanted to live more lives than the one that I had. And so I think that was primarily what made me want to be an actor.”

2. She’s a Writer

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Sten writes as well as acts. “I’ve always been a writer, sort of a person who writes things better than I’m a writer,” she says. “And then, when I was first starting out as an actor in LA, I, as many actors do, hit a wall in terms of sort of not getting the jobs that I was up for or getting great feedback, which is not booking the roles. And I often felt that, you know, I needed to belong to some sort of box or stereotype, not for everything, obviously, but oftentimes for being a woman of color, and that that’s what you sort of find yourself in.”

3. Swamp Thing

Sten has a lot in common with her Swamp Thing character Liz. “I think I am also a very sort of tenacious person when it comes to putting my mind to something; if I have an agenda, it’s going to happen one way or another— stubborn, if you will,” she says. “And I think Liz is also a loyal friend and is trying to watch out for the people she cares about, and I think for me, I’m the same in a lot of ways. I’m very guarded, I think, and not maybe as open as Liz is, but I also have that edge that she does, you know, like she will stand up for herself.”

4. Complex Characters

Sten loves playing flawed, vulnerable characters. “I love being a part of a project that empowers female characters,” she says. “I sort of get long in the face when I hear the term ‘strong female characters’, because I think there’s a common misconception about what that means, but I think 'complex female characters' on screen is exciting, and this show definitely offers a variety of that, so for me that’s the kind of project I love being a part of. Representation and inclusion are the golden buzzwords right now, but for me that’s always been my truth.”

5. She’s a Storyteller

Sten believes her acting and writing skills complement each other. “No matter which hat I’m wearing, be it acting, writing, directing, producing, it’s being part of telling a story that’s exciting to me,” she says. “It’s also really helpful to see both sides. As the actor in the writer’s room, I try to always advocate for the actors, and as the writer acting on set, I can empathize with whatever the writer’s going through at any given moment. I’d like to think that perspective is helpful in making me a better collaborator and storyteller.”

Miriam Leone, the Italian actress and 2008 Miss Italia, is having fun in her bathing suit. “Adoro il make up leggero e luminoso dell’estate (abbronzatura leggera sempre usando una protezione totale e make up in crema…) Agosto sei stato pieno di luce ✨🌾,” she captioned it. (Roughly translated: “I love the light and bright make-up of summer (light tan always using total protection and cream make-up ...) August you were full of light ✨🌾.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Miriam Leone 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 an Ally

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Leone is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. She shared this photo on Instagram supporting the International Day Against Homophobia. “Days like this, which is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Lesbophobia are needed to illuminate this darkness and ignorance with the colors of culture, of understanding, with this rainbow, they are useful for senses lick those who are so afraid of their neighbor. Love your neighbor And set him free to love.”

2. She Swims

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Leone loves to spend time at the beach. One thing she likes to do is swim. She posts a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself in the water. Leone posted this reel of herself in the water, captioning it, “Breathe in this freedom.”

3. She Goes Hiking

Leone loves to hike as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself hiking by the beach. She captioned the post, “Hike of a certain level... There are hardships that enrich, roads without preferential lanes that lead to exciting panoramas and important experiences, to know your limits and try to overcome them. The goal, after a struggle, is always sweeter, but more than the goal is the journey that moves something inside us. Knowing ourselves better is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve ourselves. New awarenesses walking walking (and even a little climbing) Photo memory of epiphany.”

4. She Paddleboards

Leone shared a photo of herself on a paddleboard. “Sporty Spice 🐙.” “While the actual activity of standup paddleboarding is really more of an individual activity, if you decide to join a club as well there are great opportunities to meet likeminded people. You’ll be able to get tips and advice from others who may have been doing standup paddleboarding for longer and you could even look to arrange day trips to explore further afield," says AXA Health.

5. She Spends Time in the Sauna

“Sauna bathing, an activity that has been a tradition in Finland for thousands of years and mainly used for the purposes of pleasure and relaxation, is becoming increasingly popular in many other populations. Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for pleasure, sauna bathing may be linked to several health benefits, which include reduction in the risk of vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive diseases; nonvascular conditions such as pulmonary diseases; mortality; as well as amelioration of conditions such as arthritis, headache, and flu,” says the Mayo Clinic.

Jessica Cediel, the Colombian TV presenter and model, just posted a brand new video to Instagram, and she's her usual wink-wink self. Cediel posed in front of a mirror in a pink bathing suit, in the classic selfie position. She captioned the video, “I know it's not time to call but I saw you online.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jessica Cediel 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 Uses Hand Weights

In this Instagram video, Cediel revealed some of her favorite workouts to her followers. In the video, she is seen doing lateral lifts, and dancing with the weights in her hands. She humorously captioned the video, “Who else gets confused exercising? Train, sing, dance, smile, repeat.” Here’s a quick handweight exercise from personal trainer Mark Langowski:

1 leg deadlift into biceps curl and shoulder press.

Men; use 12-20lb db’s, Women Use 5-10lb db’s.

“Grasp a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inward. Standing on one leg, tilt at the waist, keeping your back from rounding, and lower your chest toward the floor until your back is parallel to the ground. Exhale as you slowly come up and, at the top of movement, curl the weights up to your shoulders, then press them overhead. Do 8 repetitions for each leg.”

2. She Swims

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Cediel likes to go swimming. In fact, she recently received the exciting opportunity to go swimming with dolphins in Cabo San Lucas. She posted this photo and this video on Instagram of herself interacting with the dolphins in the water. “Water is significantly denser than air — by almost 800 times. That means you can build muscle strength as you move through water. One study found that a long-term water exercise program was actually more effective than working out on land to build muscle strength,” says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Catches Some Rays

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Twn minutes of sun can be good for you each day because it provides vitamin D. “Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones,” says the Mayo Clinic. “That's because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of bone, when vitamin D is present. Vitamin D also regulates many other cellular functions in your body. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties support immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity.”

4. Love Yourself, She Urges

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“Each of us has different purposes. Love yourself, respect yourself, value yourself and treat yourself as a priority. Don’t compare yourself. FOCUS ON YOU. Sow today so that tomorrow you will reap the fruits of your effort. Change your mentality, start the transformation from the inside and you will see how you reflect it outside,” she once captioned a post.

5. She Loves Her Father

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“Today I am super emotional and I think that now I am finally going to talk about this thing that many of you have asked me about, my dad,” she said on air in 2021. He has Parkinson’s. “My dad has a lot of fans around here, I love him, he’s the best dad in the world….I think that many people who have a family member with special health conditions will understand me, I wanted to comment on this, until today I feel like sharing it and telling them that they definitely love their relatives, love their parents, children, cousins, someone who has a special health condition.”

1. Stunt Performers

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Reed has many scenes in FBI: International where she is fighting or defending herself. According to the actress, the cast rely on stunt performers to make their action scenes both safe and realistic. “We have amazing stunt performers, and they work incredibly hard to step in for these shots and make us look cool,” she says.

2. Tea and Bacon Sandwiches

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Reed fully embraced the British diet and way of life while filming Poldark in the UK. "The whole tea thing is absolutely spot on,” she says. “When British people go 'you think we just drink tea and eat biscuits.' It's what you do! And I've really noticed people get really excited about tea. I find that the funniest. I feel I'm very much in an English home if I wake up and the first thing they do is offer me PG Tips and a bacon sandwich."

3. Bathing Beauty

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Reed loves baths, another habit she picked up in the UK (along with learning how to stand in line). “I remember being in Pret A Manger and someone telling me off for not standing in line and not understanding what a big deal it was – there were only three of us,” she says. “But now I get very frustrated when I go home because in Scandinavia they have no clue what they are doing. You go to the cinema and it’s chaos and I feel so uncomfortable. It’s definitely a British habit which is ingrained in me now – that and having baths, which is my favourite thing. We don’t do baths in Iceland. My parents don’t even have a bathtub. But now living somewhere without a bath is bonkers.”

4. Healing From Heartbreak

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Reed has a glass-half-full approach to heartbreak. "I was 17 and it was my first love and in my head it was a Romeo and Juliet type of love,” she says. “He was a very bad boy. And I was a very good girl. But we connected. I thought we were soul mates. He broke my heart absolutely into little pieces… I thank him today because I am a big believer in getting your heart broken as many times as you can because it reminds you that you're alive and it ignites all those little things that sometimes dwell too still in you. It's horrific but once you're out of it I feel it's a kind of rebirth. A regeneration of energy."

5. Icelandic Diet

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Reed grew up in Iceland, and ate a locally-sourced diet. "Puffins, no. Because, first of all, they're very expensive,” she says. “Tiny little meat. And I feel it's barbaric for such a small amount of food. Also, they live only in the west so they're not as easy to come by. Sheep heads? I grew up with that! I wasn't happy when it was for dinner but it was for dinner."

Actress Salma Hayek isn’t afraid to show off her body. The Eternals and Magic Mike’s Last Dance star recently shared a stunning new photo on Instagram. In it, she took a boat ride, and wore a light blue two-piece swimsuit. Hayek captioned the post, “Some people don’t like grey days, but I think everyday is precious. Adore your week, No matter what it brings.”

1. She’s Cautious Of The Environment

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Hayek supports a lot of different causes. One thing that she is passionate about is protecting the environment. She shared this post on Instagram of herself playing with different animals, and talked about protecting the environment in the caption. “This #WorldEnvironmentDay makes me think extra about the future generations and all the wonderful creatures that depend on our choices and it makes me want to try harder.”

2. She’s Comfortable With Her Body

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Hayek is all about body-positivity, and wearing what she wants. In an interview with Glamour, she recalled a conversation with her daughter about a revealing red-carpet look she wanted to wear. “‘But honey, you see the belly,” Hayek said. “‘You see that I have a belly. And I don’t want to be sucking it in.’ And then I said, ‘You know what? Screw that. I’m 56, everything else looks good.’”

3. She Speaks Out Against Sexism

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In an interview with Vogue, Hayek talked about the sexism she’s faced in Hollywood. She makes sure to speak out against these standards. "Why should we let them give us an expiration date? I think there is a lot of sexism when it comes to age. They give us a lot of deadlines that they don't have, such as [the idea that] after a certain age, you lose your beauty or nobody will want to marry you. It's incredibly unfair. I wanted to make this character, who is strong, fierce, beautiful, sexy and ready for adventure because women my age, in their mid-fifties, can still be that."

4. She Swims

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Hayek loves to swim to stay in shape. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Hayek shared these photos and one video of herself taking a swim in the ocean at sunset. She captioned the post, “Every time I need to feel renewed, I jump into the ocean.” Hayek also posted this photo of herself swimming by rock formations, captioning it, “Today is #nationalwaterday but let’s not forget any day how precious water is.”

5. She’s Present

In an interview with Marie Claire, Hayak revealed some of her secrets for building confidence. “It’s about being in the present and being alive. When you’re present you forget certain things; I’m not thinking about how old I am when I wake up. I don’t even look in the mirror. Though, sometimes when I do look in the mirror I go, ‘Oh Jesus’, or I’ll think ‘How come I’m always tired?’ and I’ll remember, ‘Ah, I’m older now’. When it dawns on me, I make the effort to connect with life again. I’m just amazed that at my age I’m still working and having the best moment of my career. At this point I’m just grateful.”