Yellowjackets star Sophie Nélisse is using her social media to give a shout out to the people she loves best. Nélisse posted a series of photos on Instagram with the caption, “some people I love🤎🎞️”. One picture shows the actress wearing a black swimsuit as she relaxes on a boat with her younger sister Isabelle. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nélisse stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don’t miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!
Nélisse is an accomplished gymnast, but ultimately decided to pursue a career as an actor rather than an athlete. “[Gymnastics] taught me about discipline,” she says. “You have to repeat a routine a hundred times to get it right, and when you do gymnastics you have to block out everything around you.”
Nélisse thrives on healthy vegetables, especially carrots. “Low in calories and a good source of fiber, research suggests that including vegetables, like carrots, in your diet helps increase fullness and a sense of satiation,” says registered nutritionist Kerry Torrens. “Nevertheless, some weight loss plans, like the very low-carb diet plans, advise avoiding carrots because they contribute more in the way of simple carbs. This approach ignores the other health benefits of carrots and the fact that, when eaten in whole form, the structure, fibre and high water content of carrots helps curb appetite. Their natural sweetness may also be helpful in reducing other sugars in the diet.”
Nélisse loves to drink delicious oat milk as a dairy alternative. “Keep in mind that oat milk made at home will be lower in many of the micronutrients, like calcium and vitamin D, that are added by manufacturers to store-bought varieties,” says Jorden Edinger, RDN, LD.
Nélisse is close to her fellow Yellowjackets actors and enjoys the relationship they share. “Literally every weekend we would throw house gatherings, and we’d all hang and watch movies,” she says. “Some of us would go on dates in the city and then we’d all gather around, all 10 of us, like, ‘Tell me all about it!’ We supported each other. Actors can get competitive, we’re all going out for the same parts and stuff, but everyone was so supportive and we’d all cheer each other up.”
Nélisse’s gymnast background impacts the roles she chooses. “I think that’s so interesting to be able to offer nuances because we’re all so nuanced as human beings, so I love embracing that,” she says. “I also try to go for characters that are out of my comfort zone. I come from quite a sporting background, so the competitiveness inside of me wants to take on characters that offer a challenge.”