Cara Delevingne makes it her mission to always keep learning. “I don’t like to be stagnant,” the model and actor says. In the past, that goal has led her to Malaysia, where she learned about the wild tiger population there. Most recently, it saw her traveling to the Cannes Film Festival, as she has many times before, but this time she was there specifically in support of women in film.
This year, Delevingne partnered with L’Oreal Paris for the 5th annual Lights of Women’s Worth Award. “One of my big beliefs is supporting women,” she says. “I believe, more than anything, that we need more women’s stories, more female voices, more perspectives. Women are more than half of the population and they are 17 percent of the directors. Spotlighting these female visionaries and female filmmakers is a really big deal.”
To fuel her passion for supporting other women, she thinks it’s important to prioritize her own self-care. Amid all the travel, she relies on yoga and meditation in particular to stay grounded. “I have a practice that I do every morning and every night. It changes every day depending on what I need. It’s very simple — whether it’s yoga positions, chanting, maybe a little prayer to myself,” Delevingne says. It helps her get ready for the day or unwind, depending on when she can fit it into her schedule.
Movement is a top priority for her. She enjoys working out, but quickly clarifies, “I’m not a huge gym person.” To her, movement is more about lifestyle choices than reps and sets. “I just love being active. Whether it’s going for a hike with my friends, or I love group sports or activities — any sort of adventure stuff I love.”
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