Dolphin Talent’s Acting + Industry Guide

Hollywood 101

Hollywood, and Hollywood Stars, warp the way in which we view ourselves. Everyone raises an eye when Nicole Ritchie loses twenty pounds overnight, but then Entertainment News posts before and after pictures and people can’t help but notice how much better she looks with the weight off.

The camera may add ten pounds, but that’s no excuse to forgo your health.  Here are a few amendments to live by no matter where you are, who you are surrounded by, or how many cameras surround you:

Eat Right

Eating disorders have been a huge concern in our culture especially for teenagers looking to the Hollywood Stars for examples of body image. It is never okay to skip a meal, and the damage done to your body by neglecting nutrition is serious. Don’t forget that these stars are where they are today because they worked for it. They eat right, a diet full of vegetables, fruit, and whole grains, and they exercise. If there is anything that we should emulate from celebrities, it’s their dedication to being healthy!

Exercise

Exercise! Play sports, go to the gym, take your dog for a walk! It doesn’t matter what you’re doing, but exercise equals total wellness. Not only does it keep you fit, but exercise is known to improve your mood. Chemicals that are released when you work out are proven to leave you feeling happier!

Stay Positive

Speaking of improving your mood… it’s important to keep a positive mindset, especially in the world of Hollywood. Rumors will fly. Bad pictures will be posted for all the world to criticize. If you can’t stay positive, then Hollywood is going to hurt! Remember who you are at heart. Love yourself, and others will too!

Get your sleep

When you’re shooting a movie or a series, your schedule can become very time consuming. Makeup at 5 am, wardrobe, and then shooting until midnight. It’s important to get as much sleep as you can so that you have a clear mind and enough energy to keep up with the busy days!

It’s easy to get sucked into Hollywood and the ways of life as a celebrity, but it’s important to remember that above all, your body is all you have and in order to be successful in Hollywood, you have to take care of yourself first!

-Amanda