Catherine Bell

Beauty

Jan 8

had the pleasure of starting the new year off with beautiful positive vibes from Catherine Bell who popped over to our LA hotel for a spontaneous and fun photoshoot and chat. with a glowing face and natural hair she took all her jewelry off, even the most gorgeous heart pendant from her own collection, and got in the fresh-start-energy mood, stripped away the unnecessary, keeping only the bare essentials, which in this case was a crisp, red lip, and ditching the black mascara for brown. scroll down for her words of inspiration and insight into 2026.

the bare magazine: what are you most excited about for this new year?

Catherine Bell: SO many things! I started a consistent daily workout program a few months ago & I am excited to get into the best shape of my life. Fit. Strong. Building muscle. True health/strength/fitness. And then I’m excited about a few new projects that are in development. Two TV movies and one series in the works. Can’t wait to share more on those!

I’m also really excited about Catherine Bell Jewelry. We have several new designs and new collections coming this year. Its been so fun to create, sketch, design!

bare: what are taking with you into 2026 that you want to keep and what do you want to get rid of?

CB: Oooh…. Let’s see. Getting rid of doing too much! I have a tendency to take on too much and then feel stressed and overwhelmed. I love staying busy but there’s a balance there.

And then I am keeping my daily fitness/health routine. I have never been this consistent. I make time for it no matter what! Six days a week. Even if it’s a quick 20 minute one. Heart, health & muscle strength are KEY for longevity! So this is the year to really keep this habit!

bare: are there any new discoveries that are beneficial to your health and well being - skincare, hormones, any tips that other women can take with them into the new year?

CB: Yes! I have gotten on the double-cleansing train! Cleansing with an oil cleanser followed by a foaming cleanser and it feels so good! And then I’ve been taking natural peptides in powdered form to assist with muscle repair & building. Gonna be posting more on my instagram soon!

Hormones I think are key to keeping balanced. I work with my doctor to check mine regularly and adjust as needed with bio-identical hormones. Especially with the FDA now removing the black label warning that was incorrectly put on hormones for decades (based on one not-complete study), the new research shows the benefits are remarkable - from increasing bone density, joint health, so much. But of course, talk to your doctor or functional health person!

bare: are there any upcoming events in 2026 you’re looking forward to?

CB: Oh yes!! My daughter is getting married this year!!! To the most incredible man! I’m so excited for them. (And for me! Haha). And she chose Charleston as her wedding location, which we both have such love for (she grew up there while I was filming Army Wives on location there). It’s so romantic & historic. I can’t wait. Lots of planning to do!!