25 celebrity tips that will help you live better every day from now on
Do you want to be dressed in the best possible way, take the perfect photo, manage stress and just be happier? Well, you’re in luck.
We asked your favorite stars, fashion icons, and top experts to share their words of wisdom on exactly how to do it.
And trust UsIt’s not unattainable advice, either — whether you’re wondering something simple, like how to take an Instagram-worthy photo, or tackling life’s more complex questions, like how to keep a long-term relationship thriving. (Spoiler alert: We got the details on how to take Instagram-worthy photos like a pro Alex Earlewhile basketball legend Magic Johnson revealed how he keeps his marriage strong with his wife of more than thirty years, Cookie.)
Keep scrolling for more advice that never gets old, from a clever trick for trying something new with confidence to the foolproof way to throw a successful dinner party:
1. CHASE THE LIGHT
Alex Earle‘s advice for the perfect photo? “You have to provide good lighting,” says the Dancing with the stars alum says Us. “Standing in a doorway or on a balcony is always the best lighting. If you have your back to the room and your face to the sun, that will always be great. Doorway lighting: nothing beats that!”
2. MASCARA-MAGIC
Molly Sims‘ trick for beautiful eyes: “Use black mascara on the top lashes and brown mascara on the bottom to instantly open your eyes and get a soft, lifted effect without looking harsh,” she tells us.
3. KEEP IT CLEAN
“Something that surprised me while traveling [my costars] is that not everyone washes their face at night,’ The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City‘S Whitney Rose revealed. “I’m not going to name names, but you better wash off your makeup every night. Skin care is a lifestyle, and it’s AM and PM, and use your sunscreen. Wash your face, ladies and gentlemen.”
4. GET DRESSED. GET OUT. GET LIFE.
“If you’re in your single era, put on a push-up bra, go out, have a martini,” model and reality star Brooks Nader say. “Don’t stay home and watch movies or me on TikTok. Go out, just live your life and be yourself.”
5. CREATE A STRIKING WARDROBE
“People always ask me, ‘How can I dress more fun or colorful?'” Bronwyn Nieuwpoort say. “It starts with what you buy. You can’t suddenly wear color if you don’t have color in your wardrobe. I always try to find the craziest things when I walk into a store. If it catches my eye on the rack, it will probably catch someone’s eye when I wear it, right?”
6. REALLY PLAN YOUR FOOD PARTY
Know what you’re doing and do it early, celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis shares. “When you have people over, please don’t choose recipes you’ve never made before. Try to do something that you can control, that you’ve made a few times, that you feel comfortable with.”
7. FIND THE RIGHT CREW
Glen Powellwhich took place in 2025 Chadian powersa Hulu series that explores second chances has this advice: “Surround yourself with people who are patient, elegant, and gracious, who will root for you, and who won’t kick you when you’re in trouble.”
8. GROUP CHAT = FRIENDSHIP GLUE
“I have group chats for all my different friends,” Kelly Bensimon tells Us about how she maintains her relationships. “I call them all. I have my OG models or my iHeartRadio family and I always reach out. ‘Happy Friday’ or whatever I want, just to let them know I’m thinking of them. It doesn’t have to be a long conversation. Just saying hello means a lot.”
9. MAINTAIN AN ETERNAL LOVE
“Remember who you fell in love with and don’t try to change that person,” said NBA legend Magic Johnsonwho recently celebrated his 34th wedding anniversary with wife Cookie, says. “Keep the line of communication open. Even if you don’t agree with something, never go to bed angry with each other. Don’t forget date night. Our first date was at the movies and we still do. Then – this is the most important thing – keep everyone out of your relationship! Remember to make yours, yours.”
10. FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD
‘Experiencing joy is literally our birthright’ Jonathan Van Ness say. “We live in a world where we feel guilty for experiencing joy because there is so much suffering around us. But one thing I learned on the podcast (‘Getting Better’ with JVN) is that people who feel joyful – and this is supported by studies – are much more likely to want to help other people. People who are miserable don’t actually want to help anyone else. So it’s actually selfless and good for the community when you do things that bring you joy.”
11. PREPARATION BRINGS CONFIDENCE
WNBA player Angel Reesetip to step out of your comfort zone? “Put the work in before you do it. Don’t just go out and roll with it. That’s not what I do,” she says Us of walking in her first Victoria’s Secret fashion show last October. “This is the biggest stage I’ve ever been on when it comes to modeling. So I trust my work. That’s why I’m not nervous. I’m really confident. I’m going out there because I’ve put a lot of work into my walk.”
12. MANAGE WORK/LIFE BALANCE
“You have to go with the flow when job openings come up,” said an Academy Award-winning actor Michael Douglas tells Us. “But you also need to know when to take a break. It’s a delicate balance. As a young person, you naturally pursue your goals. And when you achieve success, you need to know how to balance it with the rest of your life, rather than just prolonging it.”
13. MAKE THE PERFECT COOKIE
“You have to bake a tester cookie,” says the founder of Milk Bar Christina Tosi tells Us. “Take one cookie, put it in the oven and let it bake. It gives you the opportunity to say, ‘I want this cookie to be a little fluffier, so I’m going to bake the rest of the batch one minute less.’ Or “I want my cookie to be a little more caramelized, so I’m going to set my oven to 10 or 15 degrees.” That tester cookie ensures that you are successful every time.”
14. EMBRACE YOUR FEAR
Jane Lynch revealed that she had anxiety before every show while starring Funny girl on Broadway. Her tip for dealing with it? “Just accept it,” says the cheerfulness says alum. “I’ve been doing this for a long time… I don’t fight it. I always do my best to relax more. I need to feel good about myself. But I rely on that fear, because if you don’t let it destroy you… you can even use it to give you a little more sparkle. Just don’t fight it. The worst thing you can do with fear is fight it, because it doubles or triples it.”
15. MANAGE YOUR FINANCES
‘Be responsible’ This is us alum Milo Ventimiglia say. “I go back to something my mother said: ‘If you really want something, wait until you just can’t stand it any longer.’ When I was a kid, I had my eyes open, excited about everything in life. I wanted to take drum lessons. I wanted to have a motorcycle. I wanted to do these things, but that would probably have bankrupted my parents financially.
16. GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP & NUTRIENTS
“Sleep at least 10 hours a night,” actress and model Julia Vos shares. “Yes, 10! That whole myth about six, seven is all you need is a lie. And drink lots of water, electrolytes and bone broth. Get the minerals, get the vitamins, the nutrients. The food in America is poison. Those are the things that keep you young, and you’ll feel healthy and vibrant.”
17. LOVE YOURSELF FIRST
“What I do that has dramatically changed my life is to look into the mirror in the darkest part of my eyes and say, ‘Tiffany Haddish: I love and approve of you.’” Girls trip star tells Us. “Say your full name. ‘Tiffany Sara Cornelia Haddish. I love and approve of you, beautiful.’ I do this for about five minutes while brushing my teeth and rinsing my face every day. And if I don’t, the internet will tear me apart.”
18, CREATE THE PERFECT PLAYLIST
‘Know your audience’ Shaquille O’Nealalso known as DJ Diesel, says Us. “I’m three types of DJs. I really love it [playing for] the dubstep crowd. But I could also do the EDM Vegas sets. And then I got the white classics for the company parties. I always have to look at the crowd first. When I started, I first put together my playlist and bombed. So now I read the audience… I never come in with a set that has already been made.”
19. KEEP KIDS BUSY
Tina Knowles knows a thing or two about raising good, successful children. “Try to keep them grounded and occupied,” advises Beyoncé and Solange’s mother. “Keep them so busy that they don’t have time to get into trouble. And support them in whatever they decide they want to do.”
20. GRANDMA APPROVED SKIN SECRET
Model Barbara PalvinThe secret to radiant skin is old-fashioned! “What my great-grandmother always said is to drink milk,” she says. “I do, even though I am [lactose] intolerant. I still drink a glass of milk because she said I will be beautiful. And I think it works!”
21. WEAR THE DRESS!
‘Don’t keep the good dress’ Nicole Ari Parker tells Us. “That’s one thing I like about LTW (her And just like that character, Lisa Todd Wexley). Just wear it. If you have a cape that you’ve been saving for the opera and you haven’t been to the opera yet, wear it to the movies. Yes, baby, you gotta live.”
22. DOUBLE GLUE, DOUBLE GRIP
“You should apply the eyelash glue to the eyelash itself as well as to your eyeliner,” RuPaul’s Drag Race star Laganja Estranja tells Us. “Let both dry for a second, then it’s almost like a magnet. The eyelash sticks exactly where you want it.”
23. Spice up your life
“We don’t use as many herbs as we should and as often as we should,” Padma Lakshmi say. “They are the best way to add flavor without adding calories. Please roast the whole spices and grind them in a mortar. I promise it is worth it.”
24. HOW TO BECOME A COOL MOM
“Not just baking. Twerking too!” Mormon women‘ Jen Affleck say. “We twerk and bake if you’re a cool mom.”
25. NO RULES RELAXATION
Chelsea Handleradvice when it comes to phasing out? “Smoke a joint, of course,” she says Us. “And drink a cocktail at the same time. Any time of the day or night. Don’t impose limits on yourself. No parameters. Live out loud.”
