Top 10 Fittest Rising Stars in Hollywood 2017 – Samir Becic

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Every year, young and fresh new talent rises in Hollywood. Many of these talented young people will go on to win awards- Oscars, Grammys, Emmys- you name it. A lot of them will garner international fame and endorsements, all of which come with a lot of attention and pressure. Being in the public eye is not easy and can be stressful. Being active, however, has been shown in many studies to help with stress management. Not to mention, that many young children and teens will look up to these rising stars as role models, so picking active, healthy idols is important!

In previous years, we published the list of the 100 Fittest Rising Stars in Hollywood. This year, the HFR institute whittled down the list from 100, to 50, and finally to 10. We have combined founder Samir Becic‘s expertise as a health and fitness expert of over 20 years, interviews, and social media posts to narrow down these fit young celebs.

Samir Becic says of these young Hollywood celebrities “Rising stars are the future superstars. And with that, they become mega-influencers in the world. I’m asking each of you on this list- Let’s keep motivating our children to be the healthiest and fittest they can be so we can fight childhood obesity and diabetes type 2, while also creating successful leaders of tomorrow.”

This year we are crowning the Top 10 Fittest Rising Stars in Hollywood 2017- here are the active young stars that made our list:

Henry Cavill

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Henry Cavill puts the super in superman. This strikingly handsome and buff actor worked day in and day out to bulk up for his role in Man of Steel. Preparing for his role of superman included plenty of weight training and CrossFit exercises.

“I’M TRAINING TWO-AND-A-HALF HOURS A DAY, PUSHING MY BODY BEYOND ITS NORMAL LIMITS, PUTTING ON A LOT OF MUSCLE MASS AND JUST MAKING MYSELF LOOK LIKE SUPERMAN.”

Cavill had to consume 5,000 calories a day to keep up with these heavily intense workouts. He consumed numerous protein drinks per day to make up for lost calories, along with high quality fat and protein foods.

Zoe Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz is the vibrantly radiant daughter of actress Lisa Bonet and musician Lenny Kravitz. This actress, singer and model embodies talent, effortless beauty and a healthy body. And whether it be a photograph or movie role, Zoe never disappoints.

This up and coming actress hits the gym several times a week. Her sculpted body can be credited to her devotion to circuit training and ballet.

“I TRY TO WORKOUT WHEN I FIRST GET UP. OTHERWISE I’LL GO LATE AT NIGHT, LIKE 10P.M. I THINK IT HELPS ME SLEEP, AND IT’S VERY IMPORTANT TO SWEAR AND MOVE YOUR BLOOD.”

Zoe includes ballet barre workouts into her regimen at least three days a week. And eEating healthy has always been a huge part of this actress’s career. Zoe’s consciously healthy eating habits were passed down from her mother, Lisa Bonet. Some of her diet staples include green veggies, lean meat, yogurt and protein smoothies. Zoe typically stays away from junk food, even admitting she was never allowed to eat fast food growing up.

Scott Eastwood

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Actor and model, Scott Eastwood, has starred in recently popular movies such as Suicide Squad and The Longest Ride. This increasingly famous actor admits to feeling no pressure from Hollywood to stay in shape- but rather makes it a part of his lifestyle.  

“TO ME IT’S NOT ONE THING. TO BE REALLY IN SHAPE, IT’S DYNAMIC, IT’S GOT TO BE A LOT OF DIFFERENT THINGS, ALWAYS SWITCHING IT UP. SO A GOOD DAY FOR ME WOULD BE HIT THE GYM, DO SOME SORT OF CROSS TRAINING IN THE GYM AND THEN GO SURFING AND THEN TAKE A JIU-JITSU CLASS AT HIGHT OR GO SWIMMING…”

Nina Dobrev

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This Vampire Diaries star has a bombshell figure with a fierce attitude to match.

“WHEN I WORK OUT, I FEEL HAPPY, CONFIDENT, AND ACCOMPLISHED”

This stunning actress is proud to flaunt her fantastic figure, and she should be. She is not only a trained dancer, but also athletic in other facets as well. Nina’s trainer, Steve Moyer, described has as being “devoted, focused, and self-motivated” in the gym. Her hour-long exercise routine includes all-around workouts that focus on her core, endurance and flexibility. And in her free-time, she remains active by participating in hot-yoga, spinning and surfing.

Nina is a fan of healthy meal delivery services, such as MoyerMeals. This delivery service is allows for a well-balanced and minimally restrictive diet.

Milo Ventimiglia


While he’s originally known for his role in the T.V. drama Gilmore Girls, Milo Ventimiglia has grown both professionally and muscularly since his days in Stars Hollow. Milo’s exercise regimen includes various strength-building exercises, such as squats and dead-lifts. He meets with his trainer 3-5 times a week, and gets straight to business- usually while jamming out to Deftones or Nine Inch Nails.

“I’VE ALWAYS LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, I’VE BEEN A VEGETARIAN ALL MY LIFE, AND I GREW UP PLAYING A LOT OF SPORTS, BUT I WASN’T REALLY GROWING UP. SO I HEADED TO THE GYM AND IT’S GREAT HOW THE RESULTS QUICKLY BECAME APPARENT.”

Michael B Jordan


Creed actor, Michael B Jordan, was faced with the challenging task of sizing up to the Creed name before standing in front of the big screen. Jordan’s intense workout schedule included an hour of cardio, weight training, and 3 hour kickboxing sessions (all in one day). Fortunately enough, Jordan managed to get even more ripped than anticipated

“I FELT MUSCLES I NEVER KNEW I HAD”

Michael’s meal plan consisted of 6 small meals a day of primarily high protein and high carb foods. For breakfast, the Creed actor would have 6 egg whites, 1 whole egg, and a bowl of steel cut oats.

Margot Robbie

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Australian actress, Margot Robbie, has taken over the big screen with her role in successful films such as The Wolf on Wallstreet, Focus, and most recently, Suicide Squad. This captivating beauty brings her witty charm and eye-catching figure to every film she stars in, allowing her to stand out in a sea of hollywood actresses.

Margot owes her sexy hourglass figure to her active lifestyle and healthy eating habits. Some of her favorite workouts include running, ice hockey and cycling.

Margot has admitted to loving hamburgers and beer, but she tightens her diet up before shooting a movie role (i.e. carrot sticks).

Jamie Chung

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While this Korean-American actress may appear to be in the category of rather skinny actresses, Jamie Chung owes her lean body mass to her healthy lifestyle. This sleek and sexy brunette is an avid runner who even participated in a half marathon with Nike. Her daily workouts consist of various exercise classes, such as cycling and ballet barre.

“I LOVE THEM ALL. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CLASSPASS. I SPEND A FORTUNE ON BARRY’S BOOTCAMP, CYCLE HOUSE, SOULCYCLE, FLYWHEEL, BALLET BARRE, SLT PILATES, YOGAWORKS… I DO EVERYTHING AND I’M ALWAYS TRYING DIFFERENT WORKOUTS.”

Jamie fuels her high-impact workouts with primarily high-protein foods. She also enjoys snacking on leafy greens, yogurts, and nuts.

Diego Boneta

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This Mexico-born singer and actor is famous for his role in CW’s 90210. This visibly in-shape actor stays fit by regularly working out with his personal fitness trainer. He practices high-intensity cardio like running stairs or jump roping (as demonstrated in the picture above).

Shay Mitchell

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Pretty Little Liars actress, Shay Mitchell, has made eating healthy and staying fit key components in her everyday lifestyle. Mitchell loves fitness so much, she even partnered with Kohl’s to create her very own active-wear clothing line. Staying active for this actress is about more that her body image- it also means keeping her mind focused.

“I WORK OUT NOT ONLY TO BALANCE FOOD, BUT ALSO TO KEEP MY MIND FOCUSED. AND FOR ME, THAT COMES IN MANY DIFFERENT FORMS. IT CAN BE TAKING A WALK OUTSIDE, BOXING, OR GOING TO DANCE. ANYTHING PHYSICAL HAS SUCH A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PEOPLE; THE DOPAMINE AND SEROTONIN THAT GET RELEASED WHEN YOU WORK OUT- AFTERWARD, YOU FEEL AMAZING.”

Shay Mitchell loves to eat just as much as she enjoys exercising. For Mitchell, diet is all about moderation and balance. She admits to making smart choices, like eating pineapple chips when having a sweet craving. She also stays hydrated by drinking plenty of water and switching coffee with antioxidant-rich green tea. She posts her workouts for fans on social media and snapchat’s herself working out almost daily.

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