Despite the online frenzy, Hunt has long embraced a grounded and balanced lifestyle — one that may offer insight into her age-defying appearance. In a 2012 interview, the 61-year-old opened up about her approach to wellness.

At the time, she was 49 and already answering questions about how she maintained her shape. Her answer was simple: she focused on nourishment, not perfection.

“I do eat well. I try to love my body,” she shared. “That is what I tell my daughter. I say, ‘Love every bite of food. Love your body.'” Then, she added, “We’re all going to be dead soon — actually I don’t say that last thing to her.”

Hunt, a known fan of surfing and yoga, admitted she didn’t follow a strict regimen — even when preparing for vulnerable roles. Ahead of her nude scenes in “The By 2015, her wellness philosophy remained consistent. She credited her fitness to various things like biking, hiking, and yoga. “You [have to] do a little bit of everything,” she explained.

Away from the spotlight, Helen Hunt prefers a casual and comfortable look. She often opts for sweatpants, even though those around her jokingly urge her to switch things up. She mentioned that her colleagues frequently plead with her to wear something different, asking her not to step out in yet another pair.
Sessions,” she didn’t hit the gym. “I didn’t have time to get fit,” she said. “What would I have done? Gone to
Pilates to get ready?”

But even the laid-back actress enjoys the occasional glam moments on red carpets, often appearing elegant in beautiful outfits. “I didn’t go to my high school prom,” she confessed, “so I try to turn those events into a prom moment.”