Zoe Saldaña is so full of energy she finds it hard to stay still even for her glam team. Saldaña, 46, shared a fun video of herself wearing Alo Yoga joggers and a white tank top, dancing as her hair and makeup professionals got her dolled up for an event. “In: blasting your fave playlist for a Dance and Glam sesh ;-),” she captioned the post. Saldaña is truly living her best life in her 40s—here’s how the busy actress and mother juggles career and family, and protects her health and wellness.
Protein and Vegetables
Saldaña enjoys a healthy diet with lots of protein and vegetables. “When I’m working, I tend to be pretty clean,” she told Coveteur. “Because what I eat affects my energy and my body so much, but I don’t like to be that crazy with my diet. Fish, chicken, I’ll have steak if I have to. I love protein, but I’ll also have a little bit of quinoa to make sure I get iron from my grains. I love chicken soup; I could eat it forever. And all the men in my house thrive on it, so I like having that experience of cooking things that I know will only make [me feel] better.”
Skincare Routine
Saldaña is diligent about protecting her skin from the elements. "I think washing your face twice a day at least is the most important thing to do, especially when you live in a city because there's so much pollution,” she told Allure. “Then there's moisturizing and wearing sunblock. I'm actually one of those people that really enjoys taking care of their skin. I don't see it as work, but really just as part of life, just like brushing your teeth."
Coconut Oil
ShutterstockSaldaña loves using coconut oil for cooking and beauty hacks. "If you live in the islands, you get a coconut, and you use every part of that coconut," she told Byrdie. "You drink the water, you make food with the meat, you can squeeze it and make coconut milk, and that milk you can put on your skin, on your hair. And then you can make coconut oil and coconut butter."
Love For Italy
Saldaña is happiest in Italy. “Marco, my husband, is from Verona, grew up by Lake Garda (pictured above) and studied in Milan,” she told CN Traveller. “It’s the Italian city I like best – as a New Yorker, I love the industrial grey. When we are not in Italy, we’re in the Caribbean, because I think it’s important that our children get to solidify their knowledge of their cultures – the way we speak, the way we eat, the way we dance.”
Trainer Workouts
Saldaña does full-body isometric workouts with long-term trainer Jason Walsh, founder of Rise Nation. "Zoe is always willing to put in the work," Walsh tells Shape. "She stays motivated by her own goals and understands what she needs from her body. It is not about motivation with Zoe; it is always there. She has so many important roles in her life that are not on a screen. Watching her so successfully balance her life is truly amazing and inspiring."
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