On the surface Heather looks like the quintessential Hollywood starlet. Tall and slender with plenty of curves, the actress is known for playing sweet , sexy roles in in such movies as Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Boogie Nights. But get to know her and you’ll find she’s just like one of us. A self describes foodie, heather is much more likely to throw a quiet dinner party for friends in her New York City apartment than to be seen at the coolest new restaurant.

As far as “giving back,�? heather supports organizations like Oxfam and Planned Parenthood, which help women in the U.S. and around the world.
Heather is a glamorous movie star who also happens to be deliciously down-to-earth.

Here are her three secrets:

Never Say Diet
The word diet doesn’t exist in Heather’s vocabulary. Her food philosophy is to eat well, eat healthy, and eat often.
“My friends laugh at me because I love to cook and I eat a lot.�?

Have Workout, Will Travel
Despite her love for food, Heather is able to maintain her weight thanks to almost-daily workouts. “I started audio taping my yoga and Pilates teachers a while ago, so when I am on the road I can do the classes on my own,�? she says. “Whether I am on vacation or at work, I always have my teachers with me on my iPod. No excuses!�?

Stand Up For What’s Important To You
Women’s issues are at the top of the list as far as what’s important to her. “I’m big on girl power,�? she says. “I’ve started a production company so I can develop films for female audiences because most movies lack a woman’s, and I have a hard time with that.�?