20 Amazing Bodies of Star Wars Stars

The Star Wars saga has captivated audiences for decades, not only with its epic battles and captivating storylines but also with its talented and dedicated cast. Behind the scenes, these actors and actresses work tirelessly to bring their characters to life, often going through physical transformations to embody their roles. From intense workouts to mindful self-care, the stars of Star Wars have shared their secrets to achieving and maintaining amazing bodies.

In this collection of insights, we explore the fitness and wellness routines of 20 Star Wars stars. Daisy Ridley finds solace in exercise, while John Boyega seeks motivation in movie scores. Adam Driver's military background influences his intense workouts, and Harrison Ford effortlessly keeps his old self in shape. Natalie Portman finds balance through sleep, nature, and reading, while Felicity Jones emphasizes a healthy diet and occasional treats. Join us as we delve into the fitness journeys and well-being practices of these talented individuals who have brought the galaxy far, far away to life.

1. Daisy Ridley

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In 2015, Daisy Ridley opened up to ELLE about getting in shape for The Force Awakens. She said that exercise was something she enjoyed doing. “In between lots of fish, legumes and spirulina shakes exercise became my solace. Because it's the only thing structured in my life right now. Training is sort of a therapy session, I guess.”

2. John Boyega

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John Boyega revealed some of his fitness secrets to Men’s Health. He says that he has an interesting workout playlist. “I’ve got a confession. I rarely listen to music with lyrics in the gym. I listen to movie scores…. I love Hans Zimmer. I love Harry Gregson-Williams. 'It’s harder to run on the treadmill when Drake is talking about being on the jet. The workouts I do [are] hard. I need me some motivation.”

3. Adam Driver

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Adam Driver works with trainer, Simon Waterson, to keep himself in shape for the Star Wars movies. Waterson talked about working with Driver to Men’s Journal. “There is no doubt Adam’s military career came through in our workouts. I didn’t have to push Adam to go hard. He had all of that motivation. It was more about slowing him down.”

4. Harrison Ford

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For his many action roles, Harrison Ford has to stay in shape. And for him, this is easy. Ford tells USA Today, “I’m healthy, I enjoy being active and fit. I’m aware of keeping my old (butt) in shape.”

5. Natalie Portman

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Natalie Portman has a busy schedule, which means she has to find ways to find down. She shared some of them in an interview with W Magazine. “I try and sleep eight hours a night. I find ways to be in nature regularly, I really enjoy cooking, and I do love a guided meditation. I also read a lot. I’ve always looked to books as an escape and love immersing myself in a new story. It’s also the perfect way to help me relax at night so I usually read a bit before going to sleep.”

6. Felicity Jones

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Felicity Jones opened up about her diet in an interview with Shape. "I think my rule would be balance if I was going to have a rule,” she says. “It's so connected to fitness: The more fitness you do, the more you have a better, healthier diet. I make a pretty mean tomato-vegetable soup, which is fresh tomatoes and every vegetable you can think of: courgettes—you call them zucchini—capers, carrots, onions. I'll put in as many vegetables as possible to get a massive vitamin hit. When I'm shooting and the days are long, I try to have dried fruit and snacks like that to keep my energy up. And I think you have to treat yourself sometimes; otherwise you'll go crazy."

7. Diego Luna

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On NPR’s Morning Edition, Diego Luna talked about his love of cooking. “It's been 10, 15 years that I've been really obsessed with what happens in the kitchen. Everything is the kitchen. No matter how much you want people to stay in the living room or at the table, it always ends up in the kitchen. And it's where you say everything, where you allow yourself to actually open, where the meaningful conversations happen.”

8. Oscar Isaac

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Oscar Isaac shared how he got in shape for his role in Ex Machina with Men’s Journal. “I work with a trainer named Josh Holland. We actually met when I was doing the film that Madonna directed, W.E., and he was her trainer. We tried to follow the regimen Nathan would follow, which was a bit of cardio, a lot of weight training, and hitting the punching bag. I basically did that and tried to eat clean, but more calories than I normally eat.”

9. Gwendoline Christie

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Gwendoline Christie opened up about her time on Game of Thrones to GQ. “It made me really question what it means to be a woman, how we are defined in society, and how we’re defined in media and mainstream entertainment. It’s been a privilege to play that part. It has been an evolution of self.”

10. Kelly Marie Tran

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Kelly Marie Tran talked about her wellness in an interview with Byrdie. She says that she is going to therapy more. “I come from a family that doesn’t really believe in therapy, and I don’t want to generalize Asian people, but my parents don’t believe in mental health. It was just something that wasn’t accessible to me in my younger years. But I think we’re living in a different world! Gen Z is very, very aware of the importance of mental health, and we now have this shared vocabulary to talk about things on a mainstream level that we couldn’t talk about 10 years ago. And I think that the world is becoming better for that awareness.”

11. Lupita N’yongo

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Lupita N’yongo shares some of her favorite workouts on Instagram. In this one, she is seen balancing on an exercise ball. She captioned the post, “Workout challenge: start your week off with a 1-minute #GhanaBounce & Balance!” In this one, N’yongo is seen using weights.

12. Ewan McGregor

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Ewan McGregor opened up about his life and interview with Men’s Journal. In it, he shared his favorite workout. “My favorite workout is running. I find that it’s nice for your brain. It’s sort of a little bit of zen." McGregor also said that he likes to cook. “I’m such a basic cook. Eggs, omelettes, pasta. I’m like a student."

13. Laura Dern

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Laura Dern opened up about her beauty standards in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. "To be who you are and age with grace, but also be kind and considerate to your skin and your health. I love a lipstick, but I don't have to, like, cover myself in a foundation. I just believe in healthy skin. I'm excited that that's what [my daughter is] learning, as my mom taught me."

14. Pedro Pascal

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Pedro Pascal’s trainer, David Higgins, shared the actor’s workout routine in an interview with GQ. He says that he has Pascal do a lot of calisthenics and bodyweight exercises. “He’s so athletic and he has so much potential; he doesn't necessarily realize how good he is. [After a while] the general bodyweight exercises—stuff like mountain climbers, bodyweight lunges, glute bridges, plank—started feeling more natural.”

15. Rosario Dawson

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Rosario Dawson opened up about her health and wellness in an interview with EatingWell. She says that after her father was diagnosed with cancer, she learned more about health. Specifically, Dawson wanted to learn about gut health. "I learned a lot about gut health with my dad's cancer treatment. Gut health is emotional health, physical health, etc. I love sauerkraut, kimchi, and vegan yogurt."

16. Katee Sackhoff

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Katee Sackhoff did a “What’s In My Bag” interview with UsWeekly. In it, she revealed that she likes to carry healthy snacks in it. Sackhoff says that she loves protein bars in particular. “I like to have snacks. I’ve become the person who says, ‘Who wants a protein bar?’ and I like it. I have Paleo Protein Bars and Quest Bars.”

17. Sarah Michelle Gellar

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For Sarah Michelle Gellar, self-care is putting herself first. “Sometimes, to take care of others, I have to take care of myself," she says to Shape. "I've been flying a lot and it's the old adage of put your mask on first and then you put your child's on," she adds. "And it's counterintuitive because as a parent, you just want to take care of your child, but the truth is if I don't take care of me, I can't take care of you. So that, to me, is self care."

18. Adria Arjona

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Adria Arjona went through her daily routine with Marie Claire. In it, she talked about her beauty secrets. “I consider my celery juice and that hour for myself part of my beauty regimen. Beyond that, I usually just ice my face. It depuffs it. I feel like it’s firmer and the ice brings back circulation to my face—and it’s also super cheap. Then I put Mario Badescu’s rosewater spray on my face to freshen up. I love the smell of it. Finally, I follow with sunscreen.”

19. Genevieve O’Reilly

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In an interview with Express, Genevieve O’Reilly opened up about her acting career. She says that she believes in taking opportunities. “At first I was terrified about it and I thought very hard about accepting that role, but sometimes life presents you with opportunities that are terrifying and they frighten you for a reason. It’s good to just jump in and learn how to work through your fears.”

20. Billie Lourd

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In an interview with TODAY, Billie Lourd opened up about what she learned from her late mother, Carrie Fisher. "There’s a lot of things that my mom taught me to do and then there’s a lot that is, honestly, it might be more valuable, of what not to do. And that’s one of the things that I will not do to my son, is put this pressure on him that I had on me."

The Star Wars saga has captivated audiences for decades, not only with its epic battles and captivating storylines but also with its talented and dedicated cast. Behind the scenes, these actors and actresses work tirelessly to bring their characters to life, often going through physical transformations to embody their roles. From intense workouts to mindful self-care, the stars of Star Wars have shared their secrets to achieving and maintaining amazing bodies.

In this collection of insights, we explore the fitness and wellness routines of 20 Star Wars stars. Daisy Ridley finds solace in exercise, while John Boyega seeks motivation in movie scores. Adam Driver's military background influences his intense workouts, and Harrison Ford effortlessly keeps his old self in shape. Natalie Portman finds balance through sleep, nature, and reading, while Felicity Jones emphasizes a healthy diet and occasional treats. Join us as we delve into the fitness journeys and well-being practices of these talented individuals who have brought the galaxy far, far away to life.

1. Daisy Ridley

Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

In 2015, Daisy Ridley opened up to ELLE about getting in shape for The Force Awakens. She said that exercise was something she enjoyed doing. “In between lots of fish, legumes and spirulina shakes exercise became my solace. Because it's the only thing structured in my life right now. Training is sort of a therapy session, I guess.”

2. John Boyega

Unique Nicole/Getty Images

John Boyega revealed some of his fitness secrets to Men’s Health. He says that he has an interesting workout playlist. “I’ve got a confession. I rarely listen to music with lyrics in the gym. I listen to movie scores…. I love Hans Zimmer. I love Harry Gregson-Williams. 'It’s harder to run on the treadmill when Drake is talking about being on the jet. The workouts I do [are] hard. I need me some motivation.”

3. Adam Driver

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Adam Driver works with trainer, Simon Waterson, to keep himself in shape for the Star Wars movies. Waterson talked about working with Driver to Men’s Journal. “There is no doubt Adam’s military career came through in our workouts. I didn’t have to push Adam to go hard. He had all of that motivation. It was more about slowing him down.”

4. Harrison Ford

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For his many action roles, Harrison Ford has to stay in shape. And for him, this is easy. Ford tells USA Today, “I’m healthy, I enjoy being active and fit. I’m aware of keeping my old (butt) in shape.”

5. Natalie Portman

Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Natalie Portman has a busy schedule, which means she has to find ways to find down. She shared some of them in an interview with W Magazine. “I try and sleep eight hours a night. I find ways to be in nature regularly, I really enjoy cooking, and I do love a guided meditation. I also read a lot. I’ve always looked to books as an escape and love immersing myself in a new story. It’s also the perfect way to help me relax at night so I usually read a bit before going to sleep.”

6. Felicity Jones

Dave Benett/Getty Images

Felicity Jones opened up about her diet in an interview with Shape. "I think my rule would be balance if I was going to have a rule,” she says. “It's so connected to fitness: The more fitness you do, the more you have a better, healthier diet. I make a pretty mean tomato-vegetable soup, which is fresh tomatoes and every vegetable you can think of: courgettes—you call them zucchini—capers, carrots, onions. I'll put in as many vegetables as possible to get a massive vitamin hit. When I'm shooting and the days are long, I try to have dried fruit and snacks like that to keep my energy up. And I think you have to treat yourself sometimes; otherwise you'll go crazy."

7. Diego Luna

Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images

On NPR’s Morning Edition, Diego Luna talked about his love of cooking. “It's been 10, 15 years that I've been really obsessed with what happens in the kitchen. Everything is the kitchen. No matter how much you want people to stay in the living room or at the table, it always ends up in the kitchen. And it's where you say everything, where you allow yourself to actually open, where the meaningful conversations happen.”

8. Oscar Isaac

Leon Bennett/Getty Images

Oscar Isaac shared how he got in shape for his role in Ex Machina with Men’s Journal. “I work with a trainer named Josh Holland. We actually met when I was doing the film that Madonna directed, W.E., and he was her trainer. We tried to follow the regimen Nathan would follow, which was a bit of cardio, a lot of weight training, and hitting the punching bag. I basically did that and tried to eat clean, but more calories than I normally eat.”

9. Gwendoline Christie

Gilbert Flores/Getty Images

Gwendoline Christie opened up about her time on Game of Thrones to GQ. “It made me really question what it means to be a woman, how we are defined in society, and how we’re defined in media and mainstream entertainment. It’s been a privilege to play that part. It has been an evolution of self.”

10. Kelly Marie Tran

John Shearer/Getty Images

Kelly Marie Tran talked about her wellness in an interview with Byrdie. She says that she is going to therapy more. “I come from a family that doesn’t really believe in therapy, and I don’t want to generalize Asian people, but my parents don’t believe in mental health. It was just something that wasn’t accessible to me in my younger years. But I think we’re living in a different world! Gen Z is very, very aware of the importance of mental health, and we now have this shared vocabulary to talk about things on a mainstream level that we couldn’t talk about 10 years ago. And I think that the world is becoming better for that awareness.”

11. Lupita N’yongo

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Lupita N’yongo shares some of her favorite workouts on Instagram. In this one, she is seen balancing on an exercise ball. She captioned the post, “Workout challenge: start your week off with a 1-minute #GhanaBounce & Balance!” In this one, N’yongo is seen using weights.

12. Ewan McGregor

Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Ewan McGregor opened up about his life and interview with Men’s Journal. In it, he shared his favorite workout. “My favorite workout is running. I find that it’s nice for your brain. It’s sort of a little bit of zen." McGregor also said that he likes to cook. “I’m such a basic cook. Eggs, omelettes, pasta. I’m like a student."

13. Laura Dern

Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Laura Dern opened up about her beauty standards in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. "To be who you are and age with grace, but also be kind and considerate to your skin and your health. I love a lipstick, but I don't have to, like, cover myself in a foundation. I just believe in healthy skin. I'm excited that that's what [my daughter is] learning, as my mom taught me."

14. Pedro Pascal

Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Pedro Pascal’s trainer, David Higgins, shared the actor’s workout routine in an interview with GQ. He says that he has Pascal do a lot of calisthenics and bodyweight exercises. “He’s so athletic and he has so much potential; he doesn't necessarily realize how good he is. [After a while] the general bodyweight exercises—stuff like mountain climbers, bodyweight lunges, glute bridges, plank—started feeling more natural.”

15. Rosario Dawson

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Rosario Dawson opened up about her health and wellness in an interview with EatingWell. She says that after her father was diagnosed with cancer, she learned more about health. Specifically, Dawson wanted to learn about gut health. "I learned a lot about gut health with my dad's cancer treatment. Gut health is emotional health, physical health, etc. I love sauerkraut, kimchi, and vegan yogurt."

16. Katee Sackhoff

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Katee Sackhoff did a “What’s In My Bag” interview with UsWeekly. In it, she revealed that she likes to carry healthy snacks in it. Sackhoff says that she loves protein bars in particular. “I like to have snacks. I’ve become the person who says, ‘Who wants a protein bar?’ and I like it. I have Paleo Protein Bars and Quest Bars.”

17. Sarah Michelle Gellar

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

For Sarah Michelle Gellar, self-care is putting herself first. “Sometimes, to take care of others, I have to take care of myself," she says to Shape. "I've been flying a lot and it's the old adage of put your mask on first and then you put your child's on," she adds. "And it's counterintuitive because as a parent, you just want to take care of your child, but the truth is if I don't take care of me, I can't take care of you. So that, to me, is self care."

18. Adria Arjona

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Adria Arjona went through her daily routine with Marie Claire. In it, she talked about her beauty secrets. “I consider my celery juice and that hour for myself part of my beauty regimen. Beyond that, I usually just ice my face. It depuffs it. I feel like it’s firmer and the ice brings back circulation to my face—and it’s also super cheap. Then I put Mario Badescu’s rosewater spray on my face to freshen up. I love the smell of it. Finally, I follow with sunscreen.”

19. Genevieve O’Reilly

Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images

In an interview with Express, Genevieve O’Reilly opened up about her acting career. She says that she believes in taking opportunities. “At first I was terrified about it and I thought very hard about accepting that role, but sometimes life presents you with opportunities that are terrifying and they frighten you for a reason. It’s good to just jump in and learn how to work through your fears.”

20. Billie Lourd

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In an interview with TODAY, Billie Lourd opened up about what she learned from her late mother, Carrie Fisher. "There’s a lot of things that my mom taught me to do and then there’s a lot that is, honestly, it might be more valuable, of what not to do. And that’s one of the things that I will not do to my son, is put this pressure on him that I had on me."

1. Emilia Clarke

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Emilia Clarke played Sarah Connor in the film, Genisys. She has amazing skin, and shared her routine with Byrdie. "My morning and nighttime routines are really very similar. In the evening, I might do a double cleanse depending on how much makeup either I or someone else has put on my skin. I also put more moisturizing cream on my face at night than I do in the daytime. In the morning, if I have a big day or I have some stuff coming up, I also do a sheet mask and use a face roller. I keep all of those things in the fridge, which always helps."

2. Linda Hamilton

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Linda Hamilton is the actress most associated with the role of Sarah Connor. She originated the role in the first film, and has returned in three subsequent ones. In an essay for InStyle, she talked about working and training for the film Dark Fate. “On the film we worked a lot of six-day weeks; even if we had a weekend off, there was probably a scuba lesson or military training. When I did have a day off, I’d sleep 20 hours. I’d rest my body and read my books to take my mind elsewhere. Still, the results are different, you know? It’s disappointing that you can work as hard and not look the same. But then you just think, ‘I cannot be what I was.’ It took me a while to just go, ‘Hmm, fuck that! Let’s go with what we’ve got and make it as fantastic as possible.’ I’d never felt like a badass until I made this film.”

3. Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Arnold Schwarzenegger plays the titular character, also known as the T-800, in all of the films. He opened up about his diet secrets in an interview. “The way you do it is burning more calories every day than you eat,” he says. “So take the number 2,000. You have 2,000 calories that you eat every day, but you burn off 2,500 calories every day. And now you have a negative of 500 calories. And every day you will start slowly going down with the body weight and down with the body fat. And the first place it will go is at the stomach.”

4. Sam Worthington

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Sam Worthington played Marcus Wright in Salvation. He is a prolific action star, having appeared in Avatar and Clash of The Titans. For this reason, Worthington has to work hard to stay in shape. "Why waste the opportunity by doing things half-arsed,” he told Men’s Health. “Whether that's mentally preparing or physically preparing, or just giving a crap about the work. Why waste time by going to every party in town? This isn't what I got into this for."

5. Lena Headey

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Lena Headey played Sarah Connor in the TV series. She is open about her struggles with mental health and anxiety. When a fan asked how she manages anxiety on Twitter, Headey shared her secrets. "Anxiety is a beast. You have to talk to beasts. Release them back into the wild. Easier said than done, I know, but still. Good to practice."

6. Common

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Common played Lieutenant Barnes in Salvation. He shared his fitness routine with Men’s Journal. “I work out four days a week and if possible, five. But I’ve been improving my workouts by doing things that are active. I’m not just pumping weights. I work with the bands. Today I was doing drills where it felt like I was doing basketball drills. I never used to do a lot of cardio and I still don’t do a lot of cardio because then I get real thin. But basically it’s just constant workouts and overall I just eat healthy. Of course I have days where I might go in on some French fries but overall it’s a pretty clean diet.”

7. Claire Danes

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Claire Danes played Kate Connor in Rise of The Machines. Danes shared some of her favorite workouts with Net-A-Porter.com. “Generally, I run, but I couldn’t do it when I was pregnant, and I was introduced to SoulCycle, Barre, and then The Class By Taryn Toomey. Initially, I was a little hesitant about the ‘clubbyness’ of it, but it is nice to be in a group and to exercise with others as part of a community. Endorphins are released when you move and when you’re social. So, when you combine the two, the result is quite potent.”

8. Bryce Dallas Howard

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Bryce Dallas Howard played Kate Connor in Salvation. She also stars in the Jurassic World films. Howard revealed to People that she used a wooden platform to help her get in shape for the films. “I’d put my foot on it and do calf raises and then stay on my tippy toe and do squats,” she said. “Then I’d turn perpendicular and exercise each side of my foot. Just to practice the stabilizing muscles.”

9. Brian Austin Green

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Brian Austin Green played Derek Reese in the series, The Sarah Connor Chronicles. The actor struggles with ulcerative colitis, and had a flare-up in 2022. Green talked about how he manages this condition on Good Morning America. “It’s really just dietary,” he said. “As long as I can keep things within my system that my body doesn’t think I’m poisoning it with then it doesn’t fight back.”

10. Gabriel Luna

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Gabriel Luna played Rev-9 in Dark Fate. He tells Men’s Health that he was inspired to get fit because he knew he’d be working with Arnold Schwarzenegger. “I knew I had to get my body into a good place,” Luna said. “Because at the time, I was drinking whiskey and smoking cigarettes and all this other stuff I didn’t need to be doing if I intended to play this role. I knew I’d eventually have to stand in front of this guy, and my motivation was, I want him to see me and see a formidable foe. I don’t want him to see me and think, ‘I could squash this guy with my thumbs’.”

11. Helena Bonham Carter

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Helena Bonham Carter played Dr. Serena Kogan in Salvation. Carter tells InStyle that she makes sure to get enough sleep, and that this is the reason for her amazing skin. “People say I look really good, and it’s because I sleep a lot, which is the biggest collagen booster ever. It’s amazing that I achieve anything considering how much I sleep. I snooze during the day and eight or nine hours at night to help collagen production.”

Staying fit in Star Wars isn't just about lightsaber training. Herewe delve into the wellness routines and secrets of six remarkable Ahsoka stars who not only grace our screens with their talent but also inspire us with their dedication to health and self-care. From Rosario Dawson's practical approach to Natasha Liu Bordizzo's go-to meals, Mary Elizabeth Winstead's intense training regimen to Diana Lee Inosanto's love for nature, David Tennant's unique take on public image to Eman Esfandi's artistic pursuit of a more empathetic world – prepare to be impressed with how they stay slimmer than a Purrgil.

1. Rosario Dawson

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Rosario Dawson talked about her wellness routine to Us Weekly. She says that because of her schedule, she needs her wellness secrets to be easy and consistent. “I walk everywhere. I drink a lot of water. I try to get as much sleep as possible. Everything else about my schedule and routine is inconsistent, so if those types of things I can do, they’re really important… I can always take the stairs rather than use the elevator or the escalator.”

2. Natasha Liu Bordizzo

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Natasha Liu Bordizzo shared her go-to meals in an interview with Byrdie. “For breakfast, I'll usually have muesli with coconut milk or eggs and avocado (the Aussie classic). For lunch, I'll eat at a cafe as I'm always out and about. For dinner, it's a simple stir-fry with veggies, tofu and a heap of tamari. Or a prawn pasta with a tomato base.”

3. Mary Elizabeth Winstead

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While promoting her Netflix film, Kate, Mary Elizabeth Winstead shared how she got in shape to do some of the stunts in the role. “Working with 87North, they give you a really good baseline in jiu jitsu,” she said on Netflix's website. “Then they throw in boxing drills and things like that. And that's one of those examples, when I said I didn't really know that I was learning the choreography. It became: ‘Ok, you're punching like we've been doing in these boxing drills. but with a knife in your hand this time.’ So I'm using the proper power behind the force of the punch now it's a knife." They're just really smart, in terms of building it into your body in a way that you don't even realize what's happening.”

4. Diana Lee Inosanto

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In an interview with The Inner Circle, Diana Lee Inosanto shared some of her fitness and wellness secrets. “I love doing Yoga,” she says. “I love writing and reflecting on my life. I also love taking long scenic walks by the ocean or hiking in outdoor places. I am a nature lover!”

5. David Tennant

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In an interview with the DailyMail’s Weekend Magazine, David Tennant talked about things people might not know about him. “I don't think very much about my public image,” he revealed. “I once saw the same photo of me in two magazines in the same week. One had captioned it, 'This man knows how to dress!' The other said, 'What on earth is he wearing?' Ever since then, I've chosen to follow my own spirit.”

6. Eman Esfandi

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In an interview with Voyage LA, Eman Esfandi talked about his approach to acting, creating art, and making movies. “The end goal is to perpetuate a more understanding, empathetic, and selfless society through whichever means/medium possible. I hope one day I can look back on my work and feel confident knowing that it was always in pursuit of that goal. I hope one day you can look back on my work and feel anything at all.”

In the galaxy of the Clone Wars, the voices behind the beloved characters hold remarkable stories of their own. From advocating for mental health to embracing self-care, these actors and actresses bring depth to both their on-screen roles and personal lives. Join us on a journey through the lives of the Clone Wars stars, where they share their passions, experiences, and insights that extend far beyond the Star Wars universe. From Ashley Eckstein's mental health advocacy to James Arnold Taylor's lifelong dream of voice acting, each slide unveils a unique facet of these talented individuals who have left an indelible mark on the Star Wars saga.

1. Ashley Eckstein

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Ashley Eckstein plays Ahsoka Tano. She is also an advocate for mental health. “I think the biggest misconception is that only certain people have mental health challenges or issues or effects that some people think, ‘Oh, that doesn’t affect me,’” she says to Better.net. “I realized that I wanted to be a voice and an advocate for mental health, because I was one of those people that said, ‘Oh, I’m good. I don’t have any mental health challenges.’”

2. Catherine Taber

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Catherine Taber played Padme Amidala in the series. She talked about her approach to the role with Comicbookmovie.com. “Sometimes a role matches up with you, and that's Padme for me. I love the character so much. It's been such an honor to play her and to get to do EK Johnston's books and all this stuff since then, where I get to continue her. But the best part about playing Padme is meeting all of these people throughout the world. Not only who cosplay as her, but there are also whole clubs and leagues of people who love her as much as I do. And that's the coolest thing cause she's such a great character to admire and idolize. We need some more Padme Amidala in the world, except, I always say, for her taste in men."

3. Anna Graves

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Anna Graves plays Duchess Satine Kryze on the show. She loves spending time outside with her family. Graves shared this set of photos of herself and her family hiking and playing with animals on Instagram. She captioned the post, “THANKFUL for finding @ranchogrande_ojai 🐪 🐐 🐶 🐖 🦆 This was a Thanksgiving our family and friends will always remember!”

4. Olivia d’Abo

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Olivia d’Abo plays Luminara Unduli on the show. She tells the White Feather Foundation that she is an advocate for societal change. “I think societally in 2020 there’s been so much discomfort to contend with, you watch the news you get uncomfortable. It’s almost like psychologically we’re prone to accepting it because we have no choice. So, let’s get this in there while we’re all open to it! During the Me Too movement, my son was at college and told me that he didn’t look at girls the same way—he was shy and had a more cautious approach. But I think that’s good that there was discomfort because that’s how you affect change. If it doesn’t hurt enough, you don’t feel the deep-rooted feelings that need to be implemented. That’s how change happens in my opinion.”

5. Dawn-Lyen Gardner

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In addition to her role as Steela Gerrera, Dawn-Lyen Gardner also stars on Queen Sugar. She talked about working with Ava DuVernay and other female directors on that show on The Real. “Working with all women directors for five years of my life, it actually fully shifted just the definition of a director. Ava was the first woman director I ever worked with in television, and then it was sort of 34 women after that. It has really completely transformed what was possible even for myself, I think, on some level as an actor, just seeing who’s at the helm, seeing who’s in leadership — all of that informs, I guess, a permission that you give yourself to more fully embody yourself, to more fully embody the work, and your own dreams of perhaps one day doing that for yourself.”

6. Vanessa Marshall

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Vanessa Marshall plays Hera Syndella, and she shared how she relates to the character with Star Wars News Net. “I’ve said before that I practice martial arts and I feel like I’ve had a physical transformation since learning how I’m not a violent person, but I will protect my friends and family. And I’m grateful that I have the capacity and the know-how, so when Hera is in those different situations, I feel that I have a physical awareness of exactly what that would necessitate, and so my own spiritual journey on the planet of self-empowerment has luckily complimented where Hera organically lives. I tend to be a little bit more silly. I’m good friends with Theresa, she can attest to the fact that I’m kind of goofy and Hera is not. So there are elements of my personality that do not exist. I’m sure Hera doesn’t eat as many brussels sprouts as I do. I really do have a thing for brussels sprouts but I don’t know, you never know what she has a thing for.”

7. Anthony Daniels

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Anthony Daniels has played C-3PO for decades. He talked about what it has been like with Everything Zoomer. “I think I learned that I have more tenacity than I realized, that I kind of had to stick with it because I agreed to do it and then I agreed to do it again out of choice, knowing what was involved. I guess I stuck through the difficult bits, like everybody does — I’m not the only person — in whatever role, whatever job. But what I did write about was my particular experience of something that millions of people have experienced from a different angle … I’m part of something that you’ve seen on screen for so many years that maybe it just fills in some of the cracks, some of the missing segments. So maybe you have a more rounded picture of what it’s like to be C-3PO from the inside.”

8. Jaime King

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Jaime King voices Aurra Sing in the series. In an interview with The Zoe Report, she says that self-care is something she values. “One thing that's really changed is that I'm much more intentional about self-care. Every morning, I literally ask myself, ‘How am I going to take care of myself today?’ I am a better human being and a better mother when I'm taking time for myself and when I ask for help—which is hard for me. I try to take it all on on my own because I have no family here, except for my spouse and my best friends (thank God!). Asking for backup so I can take an hour every day to do yoga—that's my thing— is so important. Every day, no matter what, I'm practicing.”

9. Rena Owen

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One of Rena Owen’s many roles is as Taun We. She shared how she got into acting in an interview with Pop Culturist. “It happened during my childhood. Being creative is something that you’re born with. Every single one of us is born to be good at something. During our youth is when we discover what we like, what we’re made for, and what we don’t like. For me, personally, I was born to be dramatic. [laughs] I was hyperemotional and hypersensitive. Sensitivity is a quality you’ll find amongst most creators. That’s a quality you need in order to be a creative or an artist. That heightened sensitivity gives you empathy and insight.”

10. Matt Lanter

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Matt Lanter plays Anakin Skywalker in the series. He shared some of his wellness secrets in an interview with Bowflex.com. “Firstly, I always try to make water a priority. Staying hydrated is key, especially here in dry Southern California. I've been using my BowFlex Max Trainer at least 4 times a week and have been really happy. I may try to go out and hike or do some other type of outdoor cardio once or twice a week as well. Also, I'm lifting weights around 4 times a week. I would like to do better about incorporating some more yoga type exercise so my muscles can stretch and not just build from weights.”

11. Corey Burton

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In an interview with Collider, Corey Burton shares how he found the right voice to play Count Dooku. “I think of voices with all of these layers and components that go into it. Now, when I'm performing, that's a little different. But analytically, it's always broken down in my brain to various elements. And I'm often called to match voices. So I'm thinking, let's see, texture, light texture, but there's a little bit of a creak to it. There's a fog in it, whatever. And then, as I learned in workshop, vocal placement. Because now playing Count Dooku is a Shakespearean placement. Placement is where you actually, where the voice comes from physically in your body.”

12. James Arnold Taylor

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James Arnold Taylor voices Obi-Wan Kanobi. He shared how he got into voice acting in an interview with LaughingPlace.com. “I have always wanted to be a voice actor. I started at the age of four years old realizing that there were people in little padded rooms talking on microphones, and I thought ‘I want to do that someday.’ So I’ve always had a desire to do it, and I pursued it throughout my career [and] my life. As a young kid I was looking to do stand-up comedy and get into radio because I knew that would lead me to a life of voice acting, which I’ve been very blessed that it has.”

13. Lacey Chabert

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Lacey Chabert plays Aayla Secura. She shared how she stays motivated to workout in an interview with Thrive Global. “I typically am not excited to go work out. I think I, like most people, don’t actually like working out… until the workout is over. When it’s over, you have all the endorphins in your brain, and physically you just feel stronger and better. I just feel more focused, I feel more clear-headed, my anxiety is less. So even though I really dread getting to the gym or to the workout class, I drag myself there, I push myself to go and I feel so much better after. And I think when I start my day by putting on workout clothes, it feels like I’ve taken one step to getting to the workout.”