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20 Amazing TV Actress Bodies

Here’s how they stay in shape.

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Get ready to be inspired by the incredible bodies and stories of 20 amazing TV actresses. From speaking out against societal standards to embracing self-acceptance and advocating for mental health, these women are more than just their on-screen personas. Riverdale star Lili Reinhart fearlessly shares her opinions, while Camila Mendes reflects on life's priorities. Madelaine Petsch stays fueled with a plant-based diet, and Bridget Moynahan emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Explore the journeys of Jennifer Landon, Daisy Haggard, Amanda Peet, Missy Peregrym, and more as they discuss their wellness routines, career experiences, and personal growth. Get ready to be inspired by their resilience and determination as they navigate the spotlight and find balance in their lives.


1. Lili Reinhart

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Riverdale star, Lili Reinhart, has no time for society’s standards. She opened up about her reasons for speaking out in an interview with IndieWire. "Sometimes I do feel like a little bit of the black sheep speaking out," said Reinhart. "'Why is no one else saying anything about this?' Then I realize why they're not saying anything about it because the second I do, here come 30 articles saying that I'm 'slamming' a celebrity. I'm actually just sharing an opinion that is incredibly important to me."

2. Camila Mendes

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Riverdale star Camila Mendes is living a more low-key life. “I think before the pandemic, I was running a mile a minute,” she told SELF. “And being forced to stop and take stock of my priorities was very life-changing. I think when something like a pandemic happens, it just puts everything into perspective, and you realize how short life is. You start to think about how you want to live it, and what you could do differently. So I think in many ways, I’ve reevaluated my priorities and started to sit with myself more. And I think a lot of people have done that. It’s good.

3. Madelaine Petsch

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Riverdale star, Madelaine Petsch talked about her diet and workout in an interview with People. “I’ve been plant-based my whole life,” she said. “Being vegan keeps my body fueled and running smoothly…I exercise for an hour and a half: a 2 to 3 mile run, and then muscle training…I’m not always able to plan ahead. My diet works for me because I can be very flexible about what I eat in a day.”

4. Bridget Moynahan

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Blue Bloods star, Bridget Moynahan, shared her approach to fitness with Us Weekly. “I know everybody would love to hear about a secret pill or great cleanse,” she said. “It’s just going back to what we were taught in school … Eating and working out…I’ve just always been active. It’s been part of my lifestyle my entire life. It’s been instilled from my childhood.”

5. Jennifer Landon

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Yellowstone star, Jennifer Landon, is a big supported of PanCan. She shared why in an interview with Morning Honey. "When I would talk to my general practitioner about getting a genetic test or genetic testing for pancreatic cancer, they would sort of look at me like, 'I don’t know what those tests are,'" she reveals. "So, it was more that a lot of doctors weren’t really aware of the tests that I needed and that is where PanCan can come in. If you reach out to patient services with them, they can sort of hold your hand and guide you through that."

6. Daisy Haggard

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Breeders star, Daisy Haggard, opened up about motherhood in an interview with Grazia Daily. “Having children is liberating because, at the moment, nothing is as important, so that really helps me with big decisions and things that used to scare me. It helps me put those things in perspective. I used to agonise about my decisions regarding work, where as now it’s really simple: is it worth not seeing the kids that day? [I feel like] my whole life, I sat in the flat in my pants and didn’t achieve much and then
I had kids and suddenly had no time, was absolutely exhausted, and found myself achieving more than I had before, so that was a revelation. I think I had the luxury of too much time and not enough discipline. Now, when I’m away from them, I’m not going to waste that.”

7. Amanda Peet

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In a 2016 interview with Glamour, Fatal Attraction star, Amanda Peet, opened up about teaching her daughters healthy habits. “I have daughters, so I try not to have that calorie-counting mentality. I try not to expose them to that because I think girls should just play sports and not think about food until as late as possible.”

8. Missy Peregrym

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FBI star, Missy Peregrym shared her skincare routine in an interview with Watch Magazine. "I really didn't have one until my facialist told me off, ha ha! So, now I use iS Clinical to help with hydrating and keeping my breakouts to a minimum. My three favorites from the line are the Reparative Moisture Emulsion, Active Serum, and Hydra-Cool Serum. I also love the Royal Oil Moisturizer from Bee Pure Apitherapy because it's super light and truly organic, and it's great at helping with dehydration from flying and changing climates. I even use it on my lips."

9. Hannah Einbinder

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Hacks star, Hannah Einbinder opened up about her career in an interview with People. "I had to learn a lot on my own," she says. "There's no other way. I started open mics right after college and no one can prepare you for that. I was out there, going all over the city, every single night of the week after my coffee shop job, with like, an almond milk-soaked flannel. Failing and succeeding and failing and succeeding for years. There's really nothing anyone can do. You just have to do it. You have to be obsessed with it and addicted to it, and I certainly was."

10. Elizabeth Tulloch

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Elizabeth “Bitsie” Tulloch currently plays Lois Lane on Superman & Lois. She shared some of her workouts in an interview. “I take private Pilates and gyrotonic sessions 2-3 times a week. I love Pilates because it strengthens my core and gyrotonics because it strengthens my back. I have minor scoliosis so I try not to run too much, and I’ve found that Pilates and gyrotonics are really effective ways of staying in shape without doing too much high-impact cardio.”

11. Danielle Pinnock

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Ghosts star Danielle Pinnock recently wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post about body-shaming. In it, she talked about the need to advocate for herself with doctors. “At 16 years old, I lost 50 pounds by living on protein bars and diuretics; I received celebration and praise. Then my father died, and in my grief, I gained twice the weight I’d lost. For decades, I struggled to reach an elusive number on the scale, binge eating and battling bulimia. I have tried every diet imaginable, including the notorious ‘Weigh Down’ scam, which encourages people to pray away their hunger. When I see the doctor, I must strenuously advocate for myself because physicians assume all my ailments stem from my size.”

12. Queen Latifah

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Queen Latifah has done a lot in her career. She currently stars on CBS’ drama series The Equalizer. She opened up about how her health affects her career choices in an interview with People. "Health is most important to me. It's not about losing weight or gaining weight. When I want to lose weight, or gain weight, I know how to do it in a healthy way. So if I have to do something that is going to be completely unhealthy for me, then that's not the job for me. Someone else should have that job that's already there… It's called No."

13. Amanda Brugel

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Handmaid’s Tale star, Amanda Brugel began cooking for her family. She shared one of her favorite healthy recipes with Fashion Magazine. “I’m mid dinner prep which is my second gift from COVID-19, because I did not cook before this mess. I would dabble. Reheat. Definitely dine out. Or, wait for my amazing mother to show up with foods. But, tonight I am making Butter Chicken with garlic naan and I haven’t set anything on fire and it smells almost good.”

14. Emily Osment

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Emily Osment is currently starring on CBS’ Young Sheldon, a spin-off of The Big Bang Theory. In 2018, the final season of her previous show, Young & Hungry was airing. During then, Osment opened up about her mental wellbeing in this Tweet. “Special shout out to mental health. Your own sanity is so much more important than anything else. Weird seeing this season’s young and hungry from over a year ago when I was 20lbs heavier and deeply sad. Get yourself right. Get yourself first. It all falls in line.”

15. Jenna Dewan

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Jenna Dewan currently stars on ABC’s The Rookie. She opened up about her diet in an interview with People. “I consider eating healthy a way of life because I feel better, plain and simple,” she says. “I’m not a fan of dieting, which is why I choose to eat healthy most of the time. I keep it in balance, so I don’t have to crash diet. When I want to splurge I allow myself and don’t beat myself up — I just make a plan to eat extra healthy the next day or work out.”

16. Niecy Nash

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Niecy Nash has starred in several TV shows. She currently stars on ABC’s The Rookie: Feds. Nash opened up about her self-care routine in an interview with Parade. “I do have a massage therapist come to me once a week. So that helps. Soaking in the tub with a glass of wine is always a good go-to. My children are always up for a good time. They make me laugh so much and so sometimes, if I can't get home to where they are, I'll send for them to come to where I am. And I purpose to laugh every day. I don't care what the day brings, I have to find a place for laughter and that really feeds my soul.”

17. Jaina Lee Ortiz

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Jaina Lee Ortiz currently stars on Station 19. She opened up about some of her wellness routine in an interview with Hello! Magazine. Ortiz is an avid chef and shared some of her favorite recipes in the interview. “My cooking skills have leveled up tremendously. It’s hard to pick a favorite, so I’ll choose my top two –eggplant parm with roasted veggies and beyond meat patties with Sunja’s spicy kimchi.”

18. Danielle Savre

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Danielle Savre plays a female fire-fighter on Station 19. She opened up about the importance of the role in an interview with StyleCaster. “I never saw a female firefighter on television before. Never. I watched ‘Ladder 49’ and ‘Backdraft.’ I loved those films. But never once did it cross my mind that I could do that. Now, when a teacher asks a little girl what she wants to be when she grows up, she can be anything. She can be a firefighter. She can be in the air force or in the marines. Girls can go to the moon now. This is doable.”

19. Miranda Cosgrove

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In a 2016 interview with People, iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove talked about her journey to self-acceptance. “I’m at a place where I’m like really comfortable in my own skin,” says Cosgrove. “I don’t worry anywhere near as much as I used to. When I was younger, I would just stress about everything and I wanted everything to go well so badly that I didn’t really enjoy the moment enough.”

20. Sara Bareilles

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Singer and Girls5eva star, Sara Bareilles, opened up about how she is taking care of her mental health and wellbeing on Instagram. “It has been a very low year for me with regard to my mental health, and I am also grateful that part of the reason I can touch my joy again is I finally got the help of some medication. It’s been a journey to try and pull up, and I found this year I needed more help. It is helping. I am relieved and feel more like myself- and I will find my way again and now it feels possible.”

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The female stars of the DC universe—be it Zack Snyder's, James Gunn's or Greg Berlanti's—captivate audiences with their powerful performances, and their incredible bodies add another layer of awe-inspiring appeal. From their stunning physiques to their glowing skin, these actresses demonstrate dedication to fitness, self-care, and overall well-being. In this article, we delve into the fitness regimes, skincare rituals, and personal insights of 20 remarkable DC stars, offering a glimpse into their secrets for maintaining their amazing bodies. Join us as we explore the inspiring stories and practices of these talented actresses who bring iconic DC characters to life on screen.


1. Bruna Marquezine

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Bruna Marquezine of Blue Beetle has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her tips in a video with Vogue. “I always use face oil or moisturizer,” she said. “I’m gonna do both because my skin is really dry here. I don’t like to use a lot of makeup, but I do need some face oil or moisturizer.”

2. Meagan Good

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Meagan Good shares a lot of workout videos on Instagram. In this one, she is seen doing pull-ups, shoulder presses, and lateral pulldowns. Good captioned the post, “Somethings coming.. #FAITHwithoutWORKSisdead 🙏🏾🙇🏽‍♀️✨🦁 Your goals don’t care if you’re tired 🧗🏾‍♀️. .. Let’s go🏃🏾‍♀️!!!”

3. Diane Lane

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Diane Lane shared her approach to skincare with The New York Times. “What I do now, I create a mantle when I go to sleep. When I wake up, all I do is spray some Lavender Hydrasol by Arcona and go with my own natural facial oils that I generate through the night. When it comes to choosing which skin-care products I use, I keep going back to the women I actually have a whole lot of respect for. They are facialists who have their own product lines. I throw in some other stuff, too, but in general they are my tried and true.”

4. Amy Adams

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In 2013, while promoting her movie Man of Steel, Amy Adams gave an interview to Allure. In it, she talked about her approach to body image. "Some of these actresses or public personas who are very public about their disciplined diets, more power to them. I just don't see the point. Do you know, the people I love as actresses, I've never, ever sought out pictures of them to see what they look like in a swimsuit."

5. Nicole Kidman

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In 2014, Nicole Kidman talked about her favorite exercises to the Los Angeles Times. "Variety is the best way I’ve found. If you think you are going to wake up and run five miles every morning for the rest of your life, you’ll get bored and hit the snooze button after a week. So I try and mix it up with sports, running, yoga, and even just going for a walk with my husband and the kids.”

6. Maribel Verdú

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Maribel Verdú shared some of her favorite workouts with Women’s Health. “What I want, what I try, what I aspire to is to be in my best 49, 50 and 51 and those that fall. Part of my physique is due to genetics, but I have been practicing yoga for many years. I walk as if there was no tomorrow, and twice a week I do functional strength training: fitball, rubber bands, TRX ... Wherever I am.”

7. Sasha Calle

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Sasha Calle opened up about playing Supergirl to the Dallas Observer. "With Supergirl, it really felt as if it were written in the stars and I think the universe knew what it was doing. So it felt very natural for me. Of course, it was overwhelming and so many things are happening but I walked in with an open heart and ready to play this character."

8. Amber Heard

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Amber Heard shared a lot of the workouts she did to prepare for Aquaman on Instagram. One thing she did is practice yoga. Heard shared this video of herself doing poses on her head and feet. She captioned the post, “Queen of yog-Atlantis?”

9. Margot Robbie

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Margot Robbie worked with trainer Andie Hecker to get in shape for her role as Harley Quinn. Hecker opened up about what Robbie did in a 2015 interview with People. “We did a lot of heavy-weighted, low reps of arabesque pulls hooked up to resistance pulleys, as well as arabesque lifts with heavy ankle weights in order to build and lift the butt. We also did a tonne of side-series outer thigh work, targeting outer glutes with high reps and low weights, to pull her muscles in and creative a beautiful line from the waist to the upper thigh."

10. Diane Guerrero

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Diane Guerrero opened up about her self-care approach to Well + Good. “Certainly now that my mental health is better, the treatment toward my body has been a lot better,” she explained. “That's the one thing that I've noticed that has been so good and so amazing. I'm not saying, ‘Hey, self care is just taking a bath or a shower….’ Generally, I kind of just stay clean. And I try to remember everything that I have, like stuff that makes me feel better.”

11. Melissa Benoist

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Melissa Benoist opened up about how she got in shape to play Supergirl on The CW series to TrainForHer.com. “I do a lot of boxing, Pilates and then some strength training. There is a lot of core work and it’s quite ab-centric. Core strength is a big thing with this role, as there’s a lot of wirework so you need to be able to carry your whole bodyweight when you’re up in the air.”

12. Emily Bett Rickards

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After starring on Arrow, Emily Bett Rickards told Collider in 2019 that she wanted to change some things in her life. “I think I’m going to take a break for awhile, and do a little bit of theater, coming up in New York (Reborning at the SoHo Playhouse from July 5th through August 3rd). And then, after that, I’m hoping to continue doing theater for a little bit longer. My friends are a bunch of creative geniuses, so no matter what, that’s the way I’m going right now. I’ll never say no to doing TV again. For now, life has changed dramatically, already.”

13. Katie Cassidy

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While starring on Arrow, Katie Cassidy talked to InStyle about her diet. “It’s a lot of protein, vegetables, greens and skipping the red meat. I’ve been like that for a very long time; it’s just a personal preference. Always do the same breakfast: smoked salmon, poached eggs, avocado, multi-grain toast, grapefruit juice, and coffee.”

14. Candice Patton

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Candice Patton talked about her wellness routine in an interview with BlackDoctor.org. “I force myself to make time. I love my job, but being on set all day sometimes gets tiring, but either working out before or after or even during break. I also try to eat healthy, like substitute kale chips for potato chips and try to stay away from fatty foods.”

15. Chyler Leigh

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In 2019, Chyler Leigh revealed that she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She talked about this in an interview with Prevention. “I was so terrified because of my past,” she says. “I was so worried about turning into all of the things I hated when I was growing up, but it was life or death. I was going to make a change, or I wouldn’t be here anymore.”

16. Danielle Panabaker

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Danielle Panabaker talked about playing the role of Caitlin Snow/Killer Frost on The Flash to Comic Book Resources, and expressed her gratitude. “I feel so lucky. Everything about this show is uncommon. It's uncommon to do 184 episodes. It's uncommon to get to play so many characters over that time. It keeps it exciting. It's a lot of fun.”

17. Ciara Renee

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In addition to her role on Legends of Tomorrow, Ciara Renee is also a Broadway star. She opened up about how she stays fit during shows to FitForBroadway.com. “There'll be times when I do yoga 3-5 times a week, run once or twice, see my personal trainer for strength training, and take a cycling class on the side. But there are definitely other weeks where I get busy and end up only doing the 7-Minute workout app every day, and just let that and the show be my workout. I try to be active everyday, unless I've decided I really need a recovery day. Those days usually consist of a massage (because duh), a lot of food, a good nap, and a TON of water.”

18. Tala Ashe

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Tala Ashe opened up about playing Zari on Legends of Tomorrow to Comicbook.com. "I was really nervous about it coming into the world," Ashe admitted. "I felt like I had a really good time filming it. It was the kind of experience I like to have, which is, I'm overwhelmed and I'm challenged in a wonderful way. And I had a lot of support from the writers and from the director, Ben Bray, who I really collaborated well with. But after that, I don't remember exactly how many months it was we had to wait until it was in the world. It happens often as an actor, where when you're doing something it's very different than what you end up seeing. And I'm particularly hard on myself. Maybe they sent me a cut like a week before or something, but I hadn't really seen it until about the time that the public did, so I was nervous and it was an enormous relief [when the episode aired]."

19. Juliana Harkavy

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Juliana Harkavy talked about starring on Arrow to Marie Claire. “Playing Dinah has made me a healthier, happier person. Because she is so strong and skilled, I eat cleaner, workout more, and take time to breathe and meditate so I can do her justice.”

20. Gal Gadot

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In order to play Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot has to be in great shape. She turns to trainer Magnus Lygdback to help her. Lygdback talked about Gadot’s process for getting in shape for Wonder Woman 1984 to The Hollywood Reporter. “We weren’t going for the most muscle mass possible. We wanted to build a strong foundation, focus on keeping Gal mobile and uninjured.”

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20 Amazing TV Actress Bodies

Here’s how they stay in shape.

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Get ready to be inspired by the incredible bodies and stories of 20 amazing TV actresses. From speaking out against societal standards to embracing self-acceptance and advocating for mental health, these women are more than just their on-screen personas. Riverdale star Lili Reinhart fearlessly shares her opinions, while Camila Mendes reflects on life's priorities. Madelaine Petsch stays fueled with a plant-based diet, and Bridget Moynahan emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Explore the journeys of Jennifer Landon, Daisy Haggard, Amanda Peet, Missy Peregrym, and more as they discuss their wellness routines, career experiences, and personal growth. Get ready to be inspired by their resilience and determination as they navigate the spotlight and find balance in their lives.


1. Lili Reinhart

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Riverdale star, Lili Reinhart, has no time for society’s standards. She opened up about her reasons for speaking out in an interview with IndieWire. "Sometimes I do feel like a little bit of the black sheep speaking out," said Reinhart. "'Why is no one else saying anything about this?' Then I realize why they're not saying anything about it because the second I do, here come 30 articles saying that I'm 'slamming' a celebrity. I'm actually just sharing an opinion that is incredibly important to me."

2. Camila Mendes

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Riverdale star Camila Mendes is living a more low-key life. “I think before the pandemic, I was running a mile a minute,” she told SELF. “And being forced to stop and take stock of my priorities was very life-changing. I think when something like a pandemic happens, it just puts everything into perspective, and you realize how short life is. You start to think about how you want to live it, and what you could do differently. So I think in many ways, I’ve reevaluated my priorities and started to sit with myself more. And I think a lot of people have done that. It’s good.

3. Madelaine Petsch

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Riverdale star, Madelaine Petsch talked about her diet and workout in an interview with People. “I’ve been plant-based my whole life,” she said. “Being vegan keeps my body fueled and running smoothly…I exercise for an hour and a half: a 2 to 3 mile run, and then muscle training…I’m not always able to plan ahead. My diet works for me because I can be very flexible about what I eat in a day.”

4. Bridget Moynahan

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Blue Bloods star, Bridget Moynahan, shared her approach to fitness with Us Weekly. “I know everybody would love to hear about a secret pill or great cleanse,” she said. “It’s just going back to what we were taught in school … Eating and working out…I’ve just always been active. It’s been part of my lifestyle my entire life. It’s been instilled from my childhood.”

5. Jennifer Landon

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Yellowstone star, Jennifer Landon, is a big supported of PanCan. She shared why in an interview with Morning Honey. "When I would talk to my general practitioner about getting a genetic test or genetic testing for pancreatic cancer, they would sort of look at me like, 'I don’t know what those tests are,'" she reveals. "So, it was more that a lot of doctors weren’t really aware of the tests that I needed and that is where PanCan can come in. If you reach out to patient services with them, they can sort of hold your hand and guide you through that."

6. Daisy Haggard

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Breeders star, Daisy Haggard, opened up about motherhood in an interview with Grazia Daily. “Having children is liberating because, at the moment, nothing is as important, so that really helps me with big decisions and things that used to scare me. It helps me put those things in perspective. I used to agonise about my decisions regarding work, where as now it’s really simple: is it worth not seeing the kids that day? [I feel like] my whole life, I sat in the flat in my pants and didn’t achieve much and then
I had kids and suddenly had no time, was absolutely exhausted, and found myself achieving more than I had before, so that was a revelation. I think I had the luxury of too much time and not enough discipline. Now, when I’m away from them, I’m not going to waste that.”

7. Amanda Peet

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In a 2016 interview with Glamour, Fatal Attraction star, Amanda Peet, opened up about teaching her daughters healthy habits. “I have daughters, so I try not to have that calorie-counting mentality. I try not to expose them to that because I think girls should just play sports and not think about food until as late as possible.”

8. Missy Peregrym

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FBI star, Missy Peregrym shared her skincare routine in an interview with Watch Magazine. "I really didn't have one until my facialist told me off, ha ha! So, now I use iS Clinical to help with hydrating and keeping my breakouts to a minimum. My three favorites from the line are the Reparative Moisture Emulsion, Active Serum, and Hydra-Cool Serum. I also love the Royal Oil Moisturizer from Bee Pure Apitherapy because it's super light and truly organic, and it's great at helping with dehydration from flying and changing climates. I even use it on my lips."

9. Hannah Einbinder

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Hacks star, Hannah Einbinder opened up about her career in an interview with People. "I had to learn a lot on my own," she says. "There's no other way. I started open mics right after college and no one can prepare you for that. I was out there, going all over the city, every single night of the week after my coffee shop job, with like, an almond milk-soaked flannel. Failing and succeeding and failing and succeeding for years. There's really nothing anyone can do. You just have to do it. You have to be obsessed with it and addicted to it, and I certainly was."

10. Elizabeth Tulloch

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Elizabeth “Bitsie” Tulloch currently plays Lois Lane on Superman & Lois. She shared some of her workouts in an interview. “I take private Pilates and gyrotonic sessions 2-3 times a week. I love Pilates because it strengthens my core and gyrotonics because it strengthens my back. I have minor scoliosis so I try not to run too much, and I’ve found that Pilates and gyrotonics are really effective ways of staying in shape without doing too much high-impact cardio.”

11. Danielle Pinnock

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Ghosts star Danielle Pinnock recently wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post about body-shaming. In it, she talked about the need to advocate for herself with doctors. “At 16 years old, I lost 50 pounds by living on protein bars and diuretics; I received celebration and praise. Then my father died, and in my grief, I gained twice the weight I’d lost. For decades, I struggled to reach an elusive number on the scale, binge eating and battling bulimia. I have tried every diet imaginable, including the notorious ‘Weigh Down’ scam, which encourages people to pray away their hunger. When I see the doctor, I must strenuously advocate for myself because physicians assume all my ailments stem from my size.”

12. Queen Latifah

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Queen Latifah has done a lot in her career. She currently stars on CBS’ drama series The Equalizer. She opened up about how her health affects her career choices in an interview with People. "Health is most important to me. It's not about losing weight or gaining weight. When I want to lose weight, or gain weight, I know how to do it in a healthy way. So if I have to do something that is going to be completely unhealthy for me, then that's not the job for me. Someone else should have that job that's already there… It's called No."

13. Amanda Brugel

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Handmaid’s Tale star, Amanda Brugel began cooking for her family. She shared one of her favorite healthy recipes with Fashion Magazine. “I’m mid dinner prep which is my second gift from COVID-19, because I did not cook before this mess. I would dabble. Reheat. Definitely dine out. Or, wait for my amazing mother to show up with foods. But, tonight I am making Butter Chicken with garlic naan and I haven’t set anything on fire and it smells almost good.”

14. Emily Osment

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Emily Osment is currently starring on CBS’ Young Sheldon, a spin-off of The Big Bang Theory. In 2018, the final season of her previous show, Young & Hungry was airing. During then, Osment opened up about her mental wellbeing in this Tweet. “Special shout out to mental health. Your own sanity is so much more important than anything else. Weird seeing this season’s young and hungry from over a year ago when I was 20lbs heavier and deeply sad. Get yourself right. Get yourself first. It all falls in line.”

15. Jenna Dewan

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Jenna Dewan currently stars on ABC’s The Rookie. She opened up about her diet in an interview with People. “I consider eating healthy a way of life because I feel better, plain and simple,” she says. “I’m not a fan of dieting, which is why I choose to eat healthy most of the time. I keep it in balance, so I don’t have to crash diet. When I want to splurge I allow myself and don’t beat myself up — I just make a plan to eat extra healthy the next day or work out.”

16. Niecy Nash

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Niecy Nash has starred in several TV shows. She currently stars on ABC’s The Rookie: Feds. Nash opened up about her self-care routine in an interview with Parade. “I do have a massage therapist come to me once a week. So that helps. Soaking in the tub with a glass of wine is always a good go-to. My children are always up for a good time. They make me laugh so much and so sometimes, if I can't get home to where they are, I'll send for them to come to where I am. And I purpose to laugh every day. I don't care what the day brings, I have to find a place for laughter and that really feeds my soul.”

17. Jaina Lee Ortiz

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Jaina Lee Ortiz currently stars on Station 19. She opened up about some of her wellness routine in an interview with Hello! Magazine. Ortiz is an avid chef and shared some of her favorite recipes in the interview. “My cooking skills have leveled up tremendously. It’s hard to pick a favorite, so I’ll choose my top two –eggplant parm with roasted veggies and beyond meat patties with Sunja’s spicy kimchi.”

18. Danielle Savre

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Danielle Savre plays a female fire-fighter on Station 19. She opened up about the importance of the role in an interview with StyleCaster. “I never saw a female firefighter on television before. Never. I watched ‘Ladder 49’ and ‘Backdraft.’ I loved those films. But never once did it cross my mind that I could do that. Now, when a teacher asks a little girl what she wants to be when she grows up, she can be anything. She can be a firefighter. She can be in the air force or in the marines. Girls can go to the moon now. This is doable.”

19. Miranda Cosgrove

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In a 2016 interview with People, iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove talked about her journey to self-acceptance. “I’m at a place where I’m like really comfortable in my own skin,” says Cosgrove. “I don’t worry anywhere near as much as I used to. When I was younger, I would just stress about everything and I wanted everything to go well so badly that I didn’t really enjoy the moment enough.”

20. Sara Bareilles

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Singer and Girls5eva star, Sara Bareilles, opened up about how she is taking care of her mental health and wellbeing on Instagram. “It has been a very low year for me with regard to my mental health, and I am also grateful that part of the reason I can touch my joy again is I finally got the help of some medication. It’s been a journey to try and pull up, and I found this year I needed more help. It is helping. I am relieved and feel more like myself- and I will find my way again and now it feels possible.”

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20 Amazing Bodies of NCIS Stars

Here’s how they stay fit and ready for action.

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NCIS has been on our screens since 2003, and features some of the most well-known actors and entertainers in the industry. From LL Cool J to Lauren Holly, these stars work hard to stay camera-ready on a show that’s been running for 20 years. So how do they do it? Through discipline and healthy habits—not to mention happiness and plenty of fun. Here’s how 20 cast members of NCIS take care of their health and wellness.

1. Maria Bello

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Maria Bello played Jacqueline Sloane. The actress loves Pilates and working out with a trainer. “I have a trainer named Aimee Carpenter, and she has this company called Indigo Mountain,” she says. “Some days we go for a hike, other days we do weights at my house. It's kind of like going with the flow instead of thinking, ‘I have to do 20 squats today.’ I also do Pilates at a studio called Embodiment.”

2. Pauley Perrette

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Pauley Perrette, 54, played Abby Sciuto. The actress prefers working out at home over going to a gym. "Learn the simple art of using your own body weight to work out,” she says. “There's no need to go to a gym. Push-ups, sit-ups, squats, wall presses, running up and down stairs. Everything you need to get in shape, you have.”

3. Lauren Holly

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Lauren Holly, 59, played Jenny Shepard. The actress swears by Bikram yoga to stay fit and happy. “I practice Bikram yoga, which is a certain kind of yoga and it’s in a very hot room,” she says. “I love it—it’s like my own personal form of meditation because I can’t think of anything (besides the heat) through the whole class. I haven’t been practicing since COVID, and I miss it so much. It really gave my brain a rest and my skin a glow.”

4. Chris O'Donnell

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Chris O'Donnell played G. Callen. He admits co-star LL Cool J inspired him to get fit. "His arms are insane – they're as hard as a wall," he says. "I'm just an average guy trying to keep my body in good condition so I can still do the things that I love. I don't want to give up sports. I want to move around with my kids and play football in the backyard. I have to work hard to stay fit."

5. LL Cool J

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LL Cool J played Sam Hanna. The actor works out with a personal trainer. “It’s important to have somebody there to push me. Every player needs a coach,” he says. “There’s nothing wrong with not having a trainer, but I prefer it. I do a minimum of four workouts a week — usually an hour on workdays and two hours the other days. I combine weights and cardio. I jump rope, run and lift weights. I do pull-ups and push-ups, plus core work with a ball, while lying on an incline. I also run up hills. I measure my heart rate on the treadmill. I don’t use monitoring devices or apps. Instead, I go by the mirror. I rarely use a scale.”

6. Daniela Ruah

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Daniela Ruah, 39, played Kensi Blye. The actress has been dancing since she was 5. “Do I dance at home? Sure,” she says. “Sometimes my son and I will prance around the house and dance. He responds to music so wonderfully, but I wouldn’t say it is something that brought me back into shape. I didn’t do any (dance) classes. I wish I had. It was mostly gym work with a personal trainer, jogging, working out with the kids, and eating healthily.”

7. Jennifer Esposito

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Jennifer Esposito, 50, played Alexandra Quinn. The actress was diagnosed with celiac disease in her 30s. “It’s an autoimmune disease, so you really have to stay on top of it,” she says. “When you feel a flare coming on, if you don’t take charge right then, it’ll cycle out of control. I feel great right now, but my killer is stress, and I’m still learning how to deal with that. Meditation helps a lot.”

8. Kelly Hu

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Kelly Hu, 55, played Lee Wuan Kai. The actress prefers a plant-based diet. “I think diet is everything,” she says. “What you put into your body is not just important for weight management but affects every aspect of your life. I’m a firm believer in eating clean, organic, healthy foods. I stopped eating fast and processed food years ago and I think that’s the number one thing I’ve done for my skin and body. Luckily I enjoy cooking and have the time to do a lot of my own food prep even when I’m shooting.”

9. Rena Sofer

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Rena Sofer, 54, played Margaret Allison Hart. The actress wants to look the best version of herself at any age. “I don’t diet,” she says. “I exercise quite often. I’m very into hula hooping. I hula hoop for like an hour probably five times a week and that keeps my stomach and my back very strong and I work out at home. We have a home gym so I get on the elliptical or do lunges around the house, stuff like that… I’m an older woman who just doesn’t expect to look like a twenty-year-old so I don’t try to. I just eat what I want, but I eat in moderation and I don’t smoke and don’t drink and I take care of myself.”

10. Vanessa Lachey

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Vanessa Lachey, 42, who played Jane Tennant, never skips breakfast. "I'm a big breakfast girl. If I had a choice, I would sit down to sausage links and a ham-and-cheese omelet and toast and fruit,” she says. “Sometimes—and this is probably the Asian in me coming out—I'll do scrambled eggs over rice with soy sauce. It's a big comfort food for me. When I'm at a hotel I'll call room service at 7 in the morning and be like, 'um, do you guys have white rice and soy sauce?'"

11. Katrina Law

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Katrina Law, 37, who played Jessica Knight, fits her training around her filming schedule. “I went old-school—working out with weights and doing just one body part at a time,” she says. “For a while, I was doing a HIIT circuit. But sometimes with interval cardio, I find myself getting injured and wearing myself out a lot. When you’re working 14-hour days, you tend to break down. I found it easier to do very lazy, long cardio. And also yoga to stay stable and Zen out.”

12. Scott Bakula

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Scott Bakula, 68, played Dwayne Pride. The actor loves running, even in the heat. “Now that I'm healthy I try to run three or four times a week, a minimum of 45 minutes each time,” he says. “And then depending on if I'm training for something, I'm upping that for long runs on the weekend. Even if I'm not, when I have time, I do six to 10 miles on Sundays… I mix it up. Sometimes I'll go 30 minutes and walk for one, and then go 10 and walk for one. Sometimes I'll run 15 minutes, then walk for one; 14 minutes, then walk for one, and go down from there.”

13. Marina Sirtis

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Marina Sirtis, 68, played Orli Elbaz. The actress believes in aging gracefully over too much cosmetic surgery. “It doesn’t make sense for actresses to have plastic surgery because there’s no point in looking 40 when you’re 60 because you know what? They’re gonna hire somebody who’s 40,” she says. “They’re not gonna hire you – first of all, you look like you’ve been caught in a wind tunnel! So it doesn’t make sense for actresses.”

14. Cote de Pablo

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Cote de Pablo, 43, played Ziva David on the show. The actress swears by regular yoga sessions. “Four or five days a week, I do open flow Vinyasa [breath-synchronized yoga],” she says. “I bring a teacher, who happens to be a great friend, to my house. You look at this woman's body and you go, ‘Wow, the benefits of yoga!’ You can see that there's a lift everywhere. And it's completely natural. There's nothing fake about her body. I love natural beauty.”

15. Emily Wickersham

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Emily Wickersham, 39, played Eleanor Bishop. The actress does regular Pilates sessions and plays tennis. "For me it's about feeling good first... and I've realized that it comes from what I choose to eat," she says. "Once I started paying attention to what I was eating and becoming conscious of what made me feel good or bad, it was a game-changer."

16. Jamie Lee Curtis

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Jamie Lee Curtis, 64, played Dr. Samantha Ryan. The actress loves yoga, Pilates, and taking walks with her friends. “Fluids are key,” she says. “I walk with girlfriends. [It’s] incredibly good for you.”

17. Marisol Nichols

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Marisol Nichols, 49, played ATF Special Agent Zoe Keates. The actress taught herself to cook, and says it’s been a game changer. “My food philosophy is this: You’re not going to stick with any lifestyle change unless it tastes good,” she says. “Otherwise it’s torture. And why would you do that to yourself? I also recently rediscovered celery sticks and peanut butter. Remember that from when you were a kid? They’re so good. I also live on Zevia soda, which you can buy at Whole Foods.”

18. Jon Cryer

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Jon Cryer, 58, played Dr. Cyril Taft. The actor is a big fan of running. “I train five days a week but I only do three days of distance work,” he says. “I either do it swimming, running or biking. Now because I'm not really training for a triathlon, because triathlon season isn't till late August and September, now I just run pretty much. I run and I work out with weights with my trainer.

19. Bellamy Young

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Bellamy Young, 53, played ATF Special Agent Melinda Stone. The actress walks six miles a day on her treadmill and follows a vegan diet. “I think veganism has a branding issue, but other than that, it’s a great way to live,” she says. “I know a lot of people now like to go with ‘plant-based diet’ instead. I guess that makes it a little bit more palatable, but for me it was the answer to a myriad of things that weren’t working in my life. I had terrible cystic acne, no energy at all, I didn’t always digest food perfectly. And so it’s never been difficult in terms of a row to ho or anything. It’s just always been, um, I’ve just been lucky that my body and my heart were in line.”

20. Paula Newsome

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Paula Newsome, 50, played Jackie Vance. The actress loves the healthy lifestyle she enjoys in Los Angeles. “I have been really fortunate in that I’ve been able to work a lot,” she says. “In New York it was more of a struggle. At that time there was not as much film and television production. In LA I could make a decent living as an actress and LA is also great for my health. I eat healthier and work out more here I don’t think it would have been possible in New York. The quality of life here is different.”

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The 10 Hottest Looks From the Emmy Red Carpet

Here’s what the stars wore and details about their biggest health secrets.

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Hollywood’s most sizzling stars filled up the red carpet of the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday night rocking the hottest designer fashions. From Anya Taylor-Joy’s backless Dior gown to Michaela Coel’s neon yellow ab-baring Christopher John Rogers, skin was one of the most notable accessories of the evening as celebs showed off their extremely fit physiques. Read on to see the 10 hottest looks of the Emmys and learn about the health, fitness, and wellness secrets of the stars—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Anya Taylor-Joy

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It was impossible not to notice Anya Taylor-Joy’s beautiful back, on full display in her gorgeous pale yellow Dior Haute Couture. One of Anya’s biggest health rules is that she maintains a meat-free diet. "I've been a vegetarian since I was eight, so I don't touch meat or fish. I was vegan for a long time I got into it because it's the most ecologically conscious choice you can make as a consumer," she told Harper's Bazaar. "When I was a vegan it was the healthiest I've ever felt, because I had so much energy. I was eating a ton because I have a really big appetite and was getting in more greens. As a vegetarian I love a lot of Italian food – but I don't get that many greens in there!"

2. Cynthia Erivo

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Baby got back! Cynthia Erivo also showed off her gorgeously toned back in a white Louis Vuitton featuring a colorfully mermaid-esque feathered fishtail. The Genius star is a longtime vegan and trains at the celeb-filled gym The Dogpound. “I know that my body asks for that amount of activity and it makes me feel good. I don’t think that working out is just a physical thing, I think it really is about how you feel,” she told Bon Appetit when asked about what drives her hardcore workotu mentality. “You release serotonin when you work out, so I think I may be slightly addicted to the feeling. The Dogpound is a great place. They try out new workouts on me because they know I can handle it.”

3. Gillian Anderson

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Gillian Anderson bared her flat abs in a boho-inspired creamed Chloé number. According to the star, fitness isn’t a huge priority for her. “I don’t try that hard to stay in shape,” she told the Daily Mail. “I go through stages of yoga a few times a week and throw in some running.”

4. Michaela Coel

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Michaela Coel flaunted her abs in a stunning neon yellow Christopher John Rogers number. “The number one thing in self-care, for me is not caring what people would think of you,” she told The Guardian. The I May Destroy You star is also a yoga-loving vegan.

5. Issa Rae

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Issa Rae left little to the imagination in a shimmering, sheer chain link gown from Aliétte. "I exercise for, like, an hour each day,” she told Women’s Health about how she stays in shape. “My neighborhood has a bunch of hills, so it's walking up hills. Then I alternate between walking and jogging. I hate jogging — you're going in circles, but I recognize that it helps.” She also follows a “paleo-leaning” diet.

6. Kerry Washington

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Kerry Washington’s curves were on display in her slinky Etro gown. “I'm a big Pilates girl and I love to hike,” Kerry told ELLE about how she stays in shape. “You don’t even want to be in your own body when [you] show up at the gym—I didn’t for years,” she added to Women's Health. “As women, we live in this culture where it’s like, ‘You have to fix this.’ Pilates has allowed me to be focused on my appearance and my health in ways that are not abusive or critical.”

7. Kaley Cuoco

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Kaley Cuoco made her first post-split appearance on the Emmy red carpet in a neon yellow Vera Wang Haute gown. The Flight Attendant star attributes her fantastic figure to switching up her workouts. "If I'm doing yoga, we're doing it every day this week….Then I'm like, 'Oh my god, I have to switch.' Then I'm going crazy on SoulCycle….'Okay, I have to switch,'" she told Women's Health.

8. Taraji P. Henson

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Taraji P. Henson took the plunge in a sheer black and silver Elie Saab gown. The actress, who recently launched her own workout, maintains that her diet helps her stay in shape. "I try to do my proteins. When I want a salt taste, I'll do boiled eggs with my fermented vegetables. When I want a sweet taste, I'll grab a Special K protein bar or protein shake. I just want to make healthier choices. I had a health scare and I want to live. My health scare came from me not eating right. You think just because you're small and you work out that everything is coming up roses, until you take a look inside. There are so many things that we eat that are bad for us — hormones in animals — that affect you. Coffee on an empty stomach — who knew it could kill you? I know now," she told the Cut.

9. Catherine Zeta-Jones

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Catherine Zeta-Jones looked forever young and oh-so-leggy in a strapless, cabernet colored Christina Ottaviano gown slit to the thigh. Catherine once revealed to the WSJ. Magazine that she eats three, healthy meals a day. "I only actually eat real food because I have to right now. My dream is to only eat desserts, ever. It's a goal. I'm a big kind of European, three meals a day [person]," she added. "In the whole lockdown, I relished having my kids and my husband here for breakfast, lunch and dinner." And, unlike many other stars she creates her own workouts. “I don’t have a trainer. Crazy, right? But I don’t need anyone to motivate me,” she told InStyle. “I love exercise, even things like the elliptical machine and stretching. It’s a legacy of dancing all those years.”

10. Keri Russell

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Keri Russell flaunted her fabulous figure in a glam-to-the-max sequinned and feathered Zuhair Murad gown. The actress has a “workout anti-routine,” she once revealed to Shape. “I’m definitely a physical person. I’m happiest when I work out. You need that hit—where everything is moving and pumping and you instantly feel positive. I feel my absolute best—my sexiest—after a good workout. Right now, that’s usually a tough bike ride. Or I’ll dance around in my room to loud music and do moves I remember from a pregnancy video I had. But if I have a good chunk of time, I’ll go to a gym and do exercises using a band that a trainer taught me 20 years ago,” she explained.

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In this collection, we uncover the healthy habits, workout routines, and skincare regimens that keep these talented actors and actresses in top shape. From Jennifer Love Hewitt's dynamic approach to fitness to Tatyana Ali's emphasis on consistency, each star has a unique story to share. Discover how these celebrities maintain their physical and mental well-being, all while delivering captivating performances on the Lifetime screen. Get ready to be inspired by their dedication to health, beauty, and success. Let's dive into the incredible stories of these 20 Lifetime movie stars and their amazing bodies.


1. Jennifer Love Hewitt

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Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the 2010 film version of The Client List. She shared her workout secrets in a 2013 OK! Magazine interview. "I try to switch it up a bit. I've found that if every week I do something different it tricks my muscles into not getting used to doing any one thing. I've been doing pilates, I've been doing yoga, I've done just plain old walking."

2. Tori Spelling

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Tori Spelling starred in the film Mother, May I Sleep With Danger? She shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Life & Style, including one of her favorite workouts. “Roller skating is back! For that, I am thankful. It keeps me moving. (And the socks are a bonus).”

3. Tia Mowry

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Tia Mowry starred in Double Wedding. She shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with EatingWell. “Health and wellness are so important in your day-to-day routine! I always start my days with supplements. Eating well and exercising are also part of my everyday routine. I try to get in an hour of activity every day. Currently, I've been working hard on sticking to a low-carb diet of protein and veggies. Getting enough sleep is also important, but tough with a 3-year-old. Sometimes I try and sneak in a nap during quiet time. Lastly, mental health is something I focus on. I love journaling, taking time to focus on myself and what I want to accomplish in the future.”

4. Alyssa Milano

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Alyssa Milano starred in the films Wisegal and Sunday’s At Tiffany’s. She tells People that she loves the Atkins diet. “I enjoy all my favorite foods. I love chicken and fish; I eat lots of vegetables, healthy fats, low sugar fruits, cheese, and nuts. Some of my favorite things include parmesan-crusted chicken with cheesy cauliflower bake and tacos night with fresh guacamole. I have all the fixings and just use lettuce cups in place of tortillas. In fact, Atkins inspired me to learn how to cook for myself and my family using foods that are lower in carbs.”

5. Melissa Joan Hart

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Melissa Joan Hart directed The Watcher In The Woods. She opened up about her weight loss to People. “It just made me happier,” she said. “It made me feel physically and emotionally lighter to be able to do the things I wanna do, to be able to wear the clothes I wanna wear, to be able to feel sexy around my husband again. I’m very proud of myself.”

6. Sarah Lancaster

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Sarah Lancaster starred in Along Came A Nanny. She talked about what roles she enjoys playing in an interview with Christian Post. “I love pieces about people and what makes them tick. The things that I like to watch in my personal life and what I like to read always take place around people's relationships and family dynamics and how people interact with one another. I loved that this story is exactly that.”

7. Kellie Martin

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Kellie Martin appeared in Death Of A Cheerleader. In a 2012 interview with SELF, Martin shared her diet secrets. “I never diet. It's taken me a long time to figure out what works for me and my body. If I get an hour workout in everyday, I don't deny myself anything. That being said, I never eat fast food, never drink soda and I stay away from all foods that are made with things I can't pronounce.”

8. Vanessa Marcil

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Vanessa Marcil starred in Bad Tutor. She shared her workout secrets on an Instagram post. “Over the last month, I started up again with [my trainer],” she wrote. “He is again keeping me on a very specialized program. I have to drink a lot of weight-gain shakes as I drop weight too easily. I have hyperthyroid disease. We only do heavy lifting and absolutely no cardio of any kind. I lift for about 30 to 40 minutes and then stretch a lot.”

9. Lacey Chabert

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Lacey Chabert starred in the movie Non-Stop. She shared some of her skincare secrets with New Beauty. “I’m a long- time fan of Dr. Lancer’s products. I always have Tower 28 shine on lip jelly in my purse. I love Ikaria Beauty Balm ($89) and Skyn Iceland Eye Patches ($33). I’m always trying to stay hydrated, so I carry 1 to 3 Life Hydration packets in my bag. I love Neutrogena sunscreen and L’Oreal Voluminous mascara ($11).”

10. Heather Locklear

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Heather Locklear starred in Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff. She shared her workout secrets in an interview with Parade. "I do resistance training three times a week. That really helps with defying gravity and keeping things in place. I have light weights to do reps with both my arms and legs. I do cardio a couple times a week on the treadmill, with the music blasting. It's what gets me through."

11. Rachael Leigh Cook

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Rachael Leigh Cook starred in the film Left To Die. She shared her approach to acting and success in an interview with Us Weekly. “So many other things happen by the time that, if you’re me anyway, it dawns on you. I don’t really relate to people who have a movie come out and they’re like, ‘I’ve arrived!’ It’s just not how I ever felt. And by the time I sort of felt like, oh snap things are kind of happening, it was more of a, ‘Oh shoot, things were happening and I immediately felt like I was in catch up mode. Do better mode. You’re not good enough mode.’”

12. Shannen Doherty

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Shannen Doherty starred in Encounter With Danger. She shared her wellness secrets in an Instagram post. “21 days of a reset diet and today was my cheat meal. After no carbs, no sugar and clean eating from @sunfare I dived into fries, bread and wine. Oh and dessert. Loved my cheat meal but honestly, it felt like work. Right now, I just want to be the best version of myself. Not sure what that is but I know eating right is the start. Tomorrow I go back to my clean eating but for now, I will enjoy one more dessert!”

13. Hilarie Burton

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Hilarie Burton starred in Normal Adolescent Behavior. She revealed her secrets for balancing work and family to Harper’s Bazaar. "I've always believed that if you're willing to put in the work, you can have the best of both worlds, but one thing is for sure: It's going to be messy," she says. "How do I do it all? Honestly, I don't, but I try. And I know I will fail at some things, but that's okay. You can't win unless you swing, right?"

14. Tatyana Ali

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Tatyana Ali starred in the film Fatal Flip. She shared some of her wellness secrets with Black America Web. “Be consistent! Just like everything else in life, consistency counts. Sometimes we want instant results and get frustrated because they’re not coming soon enough or we hit a plateau. If you keep exercising and keep eating right though, results will eventually come.”

15. Meghan Ory

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Meghan Ory starred in The Haunting of Sorority Row. In an interview with The Bulletin, Ory says that she only takes roles she believes in. “It’s really weird, and it’s funny because I have to be careful when I take a job because if I don’t believe in the project, I can’t do it. I have to find a way to believe what I’m talking about and know that there’s something truthful in it.”

16. Danica McKeller

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Danica McKeller starred in both the Lifetime film and webseries, Inspector Mom. She talked about her diet in an interview with FOX News. "I don’t drink alcohol, I don’t drink coffee. I stay away from unhealthy food. I don’t eat sugar or gluten, not that gluten’s necessarily unhealthy, I stay away from dairy. I just keep it as clean and simple as possible. I do eat meat, but very clean cuts of meat, no bacon."

17. Haylie Duff

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Haylie Duff has starred in Lifetime films like Bad Twin and Deadly Delusion. She revealed to People that she likes to workout on a regular basis, even when she was pregnant. “It feels good to be active a little bit every day. I think it helps your body feel looser. Your body doesn’t feel like your own for a while, so it’s nice to get it moving every day.”

18. Amanda Schull

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Amanda Schull has starred in the Lifetime movies Imaginary Friend and Hunt For The Labyrinth Killer. She told Women’s Running that she likes to dance and run to stay in shape. “I still love ballet. I try to take classes when I can, it’s cathartic for me, and something my body continues to crave. I don’t run as much as I would like because of a back-injury. When I do run, I have to be very cautious about my posture. It’s quite frustrating that I can’t run more often because my husband is an avid runner, and even completed his first marathon last year at 2:51:31!”

19. Emily Osment

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Emily Osment appeared in the film A Daughter’s Nightmare. She revealed some of her favorite skincare products on Twitter. “I’ve been doing a combination of early mornings and long hours on my heavenly new job, and I’ve been using these bad boys to keep my skin looking 25 (soon to be 26) thanks @JovovoNaturals!!”

20. Natasha Henstridge

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Natasha Henstridge appeared in the film Widow On The Hill. She shared some of her skincare secrets with WENN. “I get monthly facials by a genius facialist who works out of her home, called Donna Lee, and I swear she takes years off me when I go regularly. Also now that I’m in my 40s, for a couple months of the year – usually in the fall – I use a Retinol product that sloughs off a few extra layers.”

Fitness

Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit

Discover how rising star Sharvari dominates the fitness game with strength training, yoga, padel, boxing, and running.

Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit
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Sharvari isn’t just making waves in the film industry—she’s dominating the fitness game too. Known for her roles in Munjya, Maharaj, and Vedaa, the rising star proves that strength and discipline extend far beyond the big screen.
In her latest Instagram post, Sharvari showcased her grit with a hardcore beach workout, flipping a massive tire in the sand. Dressed in a sleek black workout set, she didn’t just make the workout look effortless—she made it look empowering. Adding a playful pun to her caption, she wrote, “Never tyre’d of a good beach workout.”
So, how does she stay in such incredible shape? From strength training to boxing, here’s a look at her go-to fitness moves.

She Strength Trains

In her Instagram post, Sharvari is seen doing a strength training exercise. The Mayo Clinic says that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

She Does Yoga

Sharvari shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is yoga. Sharvari posted this video of herself doing poses on her page. John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga is very beneficial. “Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.”

She Plays Padel

Sharvari likes to play padel to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. Playing padel has a lot of health benefits. Everybody Health & Leisure says, “It improves cardiovascular fitness, helps to build strength and endurance, enhances coordination and promotes overall physical and mental well-being. Not to mention, it’s a fantastic way to burn calories.”

She Boxes

Another thing that Sharvari does to keep herself in shape is box. She first picked this up when training for the film, Vedaa. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself punching a bag. Sharvari captioned the post, “BEAST MODE on for Vedaa! ⚠️☠️🥊 Took up boxing to become Vedaa... Now I am ready to pack a punch or be strong enough to take a brutal beating 💪#Vedaa coming to a theatre near you on August 15th.”

She Runs

Sharvari likes to run to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself running on the beach. She captioned the post, “Decided to seas the day!” Better Health says that running is very beneficial. “Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can: help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise, strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, burn plenty of kilojoules, help maintain a healthy weight.”

Natasa Stankovic in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Wednesday Challenge"

Stankovic shares her go-to workout moves, from squats to lunges, cardio, Pilates, and strength training.

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Natasa Stankovic isn’t just a content creator—she’s a fitness inspiration. Known for sharing intense workout sessions on Instagram, she keeps her followers motivated with creative exercise challenges and dynamic routines.

In her latest post, Stankovic teamed up with Aleksandar Illic for a lower body blast, pushing through variations of squats and lunges. Dressed in a sleek two-piece workout set, she captioned the session, “Wednesday challenge,” proving that fitness is all about consistency and fun.

So, how does she maintain her lean, strong physique? From strength training to Pilates, here’s a look at Stankovic’s go-to workout moves.

She Does Squats

Stankovic does squats to keep herself in shape, as you can see in her Instagram video. Piedmont says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do. Although the movements appear relatively simple, squats can take time to master. Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, says practice will pay off…Hardwick explains that squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back.”

She Does Lunges

Stankovic is also seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that lunges are very beneficial to do. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

She Does Cardio

Stankovic likes to do cardio workouts to keep herself in shape. She shared this video of herself doing fast box jumps in different directions on Instagram. Stankovic captioned it, “Morning cardio challenge.” Cardio exercises have a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “When you work your heart and other muscles of your body during cardio exercise, this increases oxygen supply to your whole body, allowing all muscles to work harder and more efficiently. Over time, regular cardio exercise allows your muscles to adapt to an increased workload, making regular activities seem easier.”

She Does Pilates

Stankovic shares a lot of her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight. In some of the stories, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. Pilates is very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic says, “One of the reasons Pilates is such a good workout is that it specifically focuses on building core strength.”

She Strength Trains

Stankovic likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. She shared this Instagram story of herself using dumbbells. ACE Fitness says that strength training and using weights has a lot of health benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

Kim French in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Real Results" Workout

Learn how she sculpts her powerhouse physique with deadlifts, lunges, squats, and more.

Kim French is more than just a personal trainer—she’s a fitness coach who empowers thousands through her Believe App and Instagram workouts. Known for her structured, effective home training plans, she proves that you don’t need a gym full of heavy weights to build serious strength.

In a recent Instagram post, French shared a glimpse of her at-home training, reminding followers that smart training delivers "REAL results." Rocking a sleek two-piece workout set, she showcased some of her go-to exercises, emphasizing that with the right strategy, anyone can see progress.

So what’s in her routine? From deadlifts to hip thrusts, here’s how French sculpts her powerhouse physique.

She Does Deadlifts

French is seen doing deadlifts in her Instagram post. This exercise has a lot of benefits. NASM says, “A Romanian deadlift is a hip-hinge pattern that works the hamstrings and glutes. It is a form of deadlift with noticeably less bend in the knee, leading to greater hamstring engagement than traditional deadlifts. The move was introduced to the masses in the 90s by Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad (an Olympic and World Weightlifting champion) and his coach Dragomir Cioroslan. The two invented the move to help Nicu strengthen his back for the clean and jerk. Today, RDLs are commonly used to strengthen the posterior chain, using the core muscles to stabilize and the hamstrings and glutes to drive the movement.”

She Does Lunges

Another exercise that French is seen doing in her Instagram post is lunges. NASM says that they are very beneficial. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

She Does Squats

French is seen doing squats in her Instagram video. According to The Cleveland Clinic, squats are very beneficial. “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture.”

She Does Hamstring Curls

French is seen doing hamstring curls in her Instagram post. According to The Mayo Clinic, hamstring curls are very beneficial. “The seated hamstring curl is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work the muscles in the back of the thigh. As the name implies, the seated hamstring curl targets the hamstring muscles here in the back of the thigh. Strong hamstring muscles help to protect your ligaments in the knee.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

French shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hip thrusts. She captioned it, “Hip Thrusts are no doubt one of the best exercises for building your Glutes but of course with any exercise, the form has to be correct for you to see the maximum benefits…✖️ Feet too far forwards will engage your hamstrings more ✖️ Feet too close to you will engage your quads more ✔️ Feet placed so your calves are vertical will engage your glutes more.”