18 Amazing Bodies of Stars From the South

The hit series "FBI" showcases not only gripping crime narratives but also a cast of stars with incredible bodies and unique fitness approaches. From Missy Peregrym's love for athletic roles to Alana de la Garza's trust in her creative process, these actors bring more than just their acting chops to the screen. Sela Ward's poolside laps, Zeeko Zaki's protein-powered transformation, Vedette Lim's desert hikes, and Ebonee Noel's technical dialogue mastery all contribute to their on-screen personas. Even Connie Nielsen's thoughtfully curated diet reflects her commitment to holistic well-being. Join us in exploring the inspiring physical journeys of these "FBI" stars.

1. Missy Peregrym

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2. Alana de la Garza

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Alana de la Garza talked about what she likes about starring in FBIin an interview. “There is something really relaxing about that creative process when you trust the people you work with and you’re able to perform. If you’re able to take words off a page and, luckily, the words that are on our pages are just incredible. The storytellers that we have that are writing these scripts are so good that you can trust that and you’re able to feel creatively complete by trusting the other characters on the show who are also your friends. There is something relaxing about that.”

3. Sela Ward

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Sela Ward loves to swim to stay in shape. She shared this photo on Facebook of herself in the pool after doing laps. She captioned the photo, “Got my laps in for the day! Can someone hand me a towel, please?”

4. Zeeko Zaki

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Zeeko Zaki talked about his weight loss in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "The craziest part was just being kind of a different person every year. You get like 10 lbs. a year, I wanted to do it slow," Zaki explained. "But my biggest tip and the thing that I walked away from was a little trick I learned from The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferriss — 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up. So give it a shot."

5. Vedette Lim

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Vedette Lim spends a lot of time outside. Naturally, she likes to do outdoor workouts to keep herself in shape. Lim posted this photo on Instagram of herself going on a hike in the deserts of Arizona. She captioned it, “A visit to my birth state.”

6. Ebonee Noel

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Ebonee Noel has worked with Dick Wolf in both FBI and Law & Order SVU. She talked about her process with playing her roles in an interview with One Chicago. “I tried to make the technical dialogue be as interesting as possible when delivering it, because I know some of the stuff, I got the script and it’s like what am I talking about here? If I don’t know what I’m talking about, the audience is going to have no idea what I’m talking about. So it’s just fleshing out that jargon and trying to find her joy in figuring these things out.”

7. Connie Nielsen

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In a 2014 interview with Parade, Connie Nielsen talked about her diet. “For breakfast, I eat organic food with high fat content, such as whole milk yogurt, nuts, seeds, fresh fruit and a scrambled egg. I cook it in organic grape seed oil for its high omega content. I drink a cappuccino for its dose of milk and the coffee for its taste, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. At lunch, I might eat smoked salmon with a slice of Mozzarella di Bufala, made from the milk of domestic water buffalo, along with avocado.”

"Southern Charm," Bravo's hit reality show, takes us into the opulent world of Charleston's elite, blending Southern elegance with intriguing political and historical undercurrents. Since its premiere in 2014, the show has captivated audiences, leading to its ninth season and inspiring three spin-offs. The cast, known for their charismatic personalities and lavish lifestyles, also stand out for their commitment to fitness and wellness. This article delves into the fitness regimens and health philosophies of 11 of its most prominent stars, revealing how they maintain their enviable physiques amidst the whirlwind of social engagements and professional endeavors. From gym routines to outdoor adventures, and dietary insights to personal wellness journeys, these stars embody a blend of Southern charm and disciplined fitness regimes.

1. Shep Rose

Shep Rose has been a main cast member since its first season. Rose has been working on his overall health and fitness over the past few years. In this gym video he posted on Instagram, Rose is seen doing curls with workout bands. Rose captioned the post, “Shout out to all my people at Divosta And @pultehomes. I worked there in West Palm many moons 🌙 ago. Was arguably more valuable in the home builders basketball league than in the office.”

2. Austen Kroll

Austen Kroll joined the show in its fourth season. He also appeared on Winter House. Kroll likes to weight train to stay in shape. He shared this video on Instagram of himself doing bicep curls with a barbell. Kroll captioned the post, “Oh, what’s that? Sorry, I didn’t see you there. Just a little glimpse into my Thursday afternoon with @swollymammoth.llc #bisfortheguys

3. Olivia Flowers

Olivia Flowers joined the show in its eighth season. She spends a lot of time outside. One thing Flowers enjoys doing is going fishing, and shares a lot of fishing posts on Instagram. In this set, she and friends went fishing in Charleston. Flowers also posted these photos from Saint Petersburg, captioning them, “Caught some cute lil Spanish Mackerels last week in Florida.”

4. Naomie Olindo

Naomie Olindo joined the show as a friend in its third season. She was a main cast member on both the sixth and eighth seasons. Olindo shared her approach to drinking and diet on the Dabble Co podcast. “I just adjust to whatever my lifestyle is at the time. If I’m traveling a lot, I try to curb sweets and bad food because I know I’m going to be drinking. It’s just a balance. I don’t really restrict anything. I try to eat intuitively. I don’t always succeed. No one does.”

5. Cameran Eubanks

Cameran Eubanks was a main cast member on the first sixth seasons. She also appeared on The Real World: San Diego and two seasons of The Challenge. In an interview with People, Eubanks revealed that since becoming a mom, she wanted to start cooking and having family meals. "My family never really ate together, growing up, and that is a tradition that I would like to start with Palmer because it's important," says Eubanks. "We're so busy these days and I think just to have the time to sit down, not be in front of a TV or have your phone in your hand and be able to enjoy a meal, it is really good for children to experience that."

6. Danni Baird

Danni Baird was a supporting cast member on the show for its first seven seasons. She revealed to Bravo that she didn’t want to be a fulltime cast member, as she’s putting her career first. "Honestly, I literally am focusing on my career. Unfortunately, with artwork, you can't rush it. Yeah, I've really just been focused on me.”

7. Chelsea Meissner

Chelsea Meissner first appeared as a guest in season three. She then became a friend of in the fourth season, and a main cast member in seasons five and six. Meissner also appeared on Survivor: One World. She loves to swim to stay in shape. Meissner posted these photos on Instagram of herself wading in Honduras. She captioned it, “Working on my mind being just as clear.. Peek my highlight reel to view my recent video journal of the breathtaking island of Roatan.”

8. Craig Conover

Craig Conover has been a main cast member since season one. He’s also appeared on Summer House and Winter House, as his girlfriend, Paige DeSorbo, is a castmember on both shows. Conover told People that he decided to get in better shape, and started working with a trainer. "I made a decision one day that I was going to go back to the gym no matter how much it sucked. And it did suck. I was like, 'How the hell did I let myself get out of this habit?' I've made more money since I started going back to the gym than I ever have, because I'm going to the gym in the morning and just calling people all day."

9. Leva Bonaparte

Leva Bonaparte was a guest before joining the main cast in season seven. In this Instagram post, she revealed that she is taking tests to find her body’s intolerances. “I’ve always had the most perfect of health and I guess I abused it over the years somewhere with processed foods, lack of sleep, adrenal overload etc,” she wrote in the caption. “But now I’m healing, it’s a lot of moving parts. Trust the journey is not linear, but gaining control, really understanding via testing and detoxes what my body needs is primal to starting.”

10. Reagan Charleston

Reagan Charleston appeared on the spinoff, Southern Charm New Orleans. In an interview with People, she talked about rebounding from her divorce to finding love and starting a family. “I immediately realized what I had in front of me,” Charleston explained. “A second chance at love, at being happy, at a stable marriage, at having a family. I did not miss my chance to get on that boat. And yes, it wasn’t convention that I immediately was in another relationship after my divorce was finalized; I understand that. But when you know, you know. To stifle that or slow it down, it would have just felt like enormous regret.”

11. Barry Smith

Barry Smith was a main cast member on Southern Charm New Orleans. He and his co-stars talked about their diets in this video for BravoTV.com. “I’m known as the egg guy,” Smith said. “I eat egg whites. 12 egg whites, and I’ll prepare four meals throughout the day. I have five meals and two protein shakes. I eat maybe 300 grams of protein a day.”

If you’re looking for a new show to watch on Netflix, maybe check out The Night Agent. The show premiered in March, and was renewed for a second season a week later; when Netflix released a list of their most viewed shows in the last six months, The Night Agent was #1. The show is based on a novel and is about an FBI agent, Peter Sutherland, trying to find a mole. He teams up with and helps protect a tech CEO named Rose Larkin. How do the stars of this megahit stay so fit? Read on.

1. Gabriel Basso

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Gabriel Basso plays the lead role of Peter Sutherland. He talked about training for the show with Us Weekly. "I already was in shape because I fight and stuff in real life and I compete and train. But I think the biggest thing for me was going back to early 1900s where their approach to health was health first, rank second and looks third. And sort of the aesthetic and looking good is a byproduct of the first two. It's not the emphasis.”

2. Hong Chau

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Hong Chau plays Diane Farr on the show. She also starred in The Whale, and talked about auditioning for the film with Cosmopolitan. “I'm so glad I took that leap of faith and went to New York to work on this little film with such an intimate cast and a big story. It just felt truly miraculous that we got to work on something that beautiful with all of the craziness going on in the world at the time.”

3. DB Woodside

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DB Woodside plays Erik Monks on the show. He previously starred on Lucifer, and shared his training process for that show on Facebook. Woodside revealed that he took up swimming. He wrote, “It’s time to switch it up. I’ve always been an avid swimmer but stopped so I could bulk up for the show. I think it’s time to go back to the pool full time and really lean out. Different approach means a different look. Let’s see what happens.”

4. Luciane Buchanan

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Luciane Buchanan plays the role of Rose Larkin. She likes to spend a lot of time outside, and shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself doing outdoor activities. In this post, Buchanan went bungee jumping in Whistler. She also shared this photo of herself enjoying a day at Hunua Falls.

5. Fola Evans-Akingbola

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Fola Evans-Akingbola plays Chelsea Arrington on the show. She opened up about her journey to loving her hair with Infringe. “It took me so long to love my hair. As an adolescent, I was starting to think, what counts as pretty, what counts as beautiful? The boys that I’m around, are they liking me? I was coming to realise that there was a specific version of beauty out in the world that was appreciated, and I just didn’t feel like it was me. And a lot of that was to do with my hair. So, I would do nothing with it: get it away from my face, tie it up. But at my first part-time job, the look policy was that you had to wear your hair down and natural. Even though the look policy in the shop was itself a bit problematic, I’m always thankful for it because it was there that I would be getting compliments, and it helped me realise, actually my hair is quite nice! That started the journey for me, but what really changed it was finding the right hairdresser. And I cried the first time I went to that salon. I had no idea that my curls could be defined, and healthy, and bouncy.”

6. Sarah Desjardins

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Sarah Desjardins plays Maddie Redfield on the show. She shared some of her favorite workouts with Photobook Magazine. “I am a physically active person. I love running, strength training, Pilates, being outside in nature. Maddie, however, did not ‘require’ much physical preparation. She’s the Vice President’s daughter and an art student. She’s not expecting what’s about to happen to her so I didn’t feel the need to do anything specific in terms of physical preparation.”

7. Eve Harlow

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Eve Harlow plays Ellen on the show. She talked about her personal success to TVLine. “My family immigrated from Russia to Israel to Canada, and there were, like, five of us sleeping on the floor of a one-bedroom. That is where I come from, so the fact that I get to pay my bills by acting is a dream come true. That in itself is a victory for me.”

8. Amanda Warren

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Amanda Warren will be joining the cast in season 2, playing Catherine Weaver. She shared her wellness tips with Healthy Living Magazine. “Cardio is vital. I do indoor cycling as much as I can at Cyc Fitness here in New York. Yoga is excellent! It not only keeps me healthy physically but mentally and spiritually also. If you’re like me, yoga is particularly great if you don’t necessarily do free weights as often as you should making it a nice alternative to building nice, lean muscle. If I can’t get to the gym as often as I would like to, I usually don’t worry about it. I’m a born and raised New Yorker so walking is in my bones and, after the day is done—especially during the spring and summer seasons—I’ve usually done an hour of walking. Just walk everywhere. I walk even to and from gym which I count as my warm up and cool down.”

9. Kari Matchett

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Kari Matchett plays the recurring role of President Travers. She tells Brit + Co that she loves salads, and even shared her favorite recipe. “If I ever go over to anybody's house for dinner, I am always the designated salad person. So if I were to ever open a restaurant, it would be a salad restaurant. I believe in the power of salads. I'm particularly in love with arugula [and I love] different variations. So a little bit of olive oil, the best sea salt, [and] a squeeze of lemon juice. You can do no wrong.”