When your Instagram feed is full of celebrities endorsing tea detoxes, fitness classes and corset waist trainers, it’s refreshing to see one enjoying a chocolate bar on the couch.
And that’s not the only reason Neighbours star, Olympia Valance, has become our latest girl crush when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. As the newest brand ambassador for Cherry Ripe, the 22-year-old is obviously all for a little indulgence, but she’s also realistic about health, exercise and body confidence. Here are just some of the things we found out about the actress and lingerie model that made us fall in love.
#1 She feels the same way about exercise as we do
You won’t find Olympia at the gym before work, or after for that matter. The 22-year-old prefers not to get up at “some ungodly hour” and is “too tired after work”. We feel you, sister! So instead, she’ll use her break to duck out to the gym. And when we asked her about what she likes to do after a workout, her answer of “pass out and die” could not have been more relatable.
#2 She doesn’t follow a ridiculous diet
We were so pleased to hear about her favourite meal: “I love cooking a nice roast with some beautiful vegetables”. The rest of her day on a plate is pretty normal, too. The actress has oats with banana and honey for breakfast and a salad or leftovers for lunch. She snacks on fruit and nuts. And of course, she’s not afraid to treat herself with a Cherry Ripe.
#3 She knows about the power of a good tan
As a lingerie model, Olympia has to show some (okay, a lot of) skin every now and then. “It’s quite daunting to take your clothes off and stand in front of the camera in your bra and undies,” she said. “A good tan helps.”
*Runs out and buys ten bottles of tanning mousse*
#4 She’s coconut oil crazy
The one beauty product she can’t live without? Organic coconut oil. “I use it on everything! I use it on my hair as a treatment, as a body moisturiser – it’s amazing.”
#5 She also deals with skin issues
“I’m struggling with my skin at the moment because I’ll usually have a full face of make-up on from the moment I get up in the morning until the moment I go to sleep.” she says. “I’m constantly trying to get rid of my pimples and I always need to change up my skin care products because once I get used to something, it doesn’t work anymore.”
#6 She’s not a total Kardashian hater…
When asked who she thinks is a good role model for body confidence, Olympia replied, “You know what? At the end of the day, the Kardashians. I love how they are embracing their curves and flaunting what they’ve got… There’s a lot I don’t like about them, too, but that to me is a real game-changer for body image and what people love now.”
Speed round with Olympia:
Tea or coffee? Tea
Blush or bronzer? Bronzer
Bold lip or smoky eyes? Smoky eyes
Channing Tatum or Ryan Gosling? Ryan Gosling
Taylor Swift or Beyonce? Got to be Queen B!
Heels or flats? Heels by far – no time for flats
Are you a fan of Neighbours and Olympia Valance? Who is your role model when it comes to healthy living and body confidence?
