Evangeline Lilly is sending a powerful message of body positivity.
The Marvel actor has been taking fans along as she's been preparing for her upcoming role in the Ant-Man and the Wasp sequel.
Much of Evangeline's training has been focused on rebuilding her strength after a longtime battle with chronic pain — and she's already seeing results.
This week, Evangeline couldn't help but share about the progress she's made, posting a series of stunning mirror selfies.
"Recently I had a day where I was really feeling myself and my body in a new way. That day, bedhead, no makeup, sticky in the Hawaii heat, I felt connected to myself, my power, and my beauty in way that felt unapologetic, grown, and autonomous," Evangeline wrote.
She continued, "I snapped some pose-y pictures, until a song swept me up in movement 🥰 my favorite way to stretch, strengthen, feel, and express!"
Evangeline added that she initially chose to keep the photos for herself, but a friend inspired her to share her message of body positivity.
"I am beautiful. You are beautiful. My body is not a trend," Evangeline wrote.
She added, "Whatever the trend of the moment says — skinny and twiggy, slender and elegant, tough and tomboy, curvy and sensual, voluptuous and banging, always young — none of them dictate me. My athletic, strong body has always been my friend, my companion, my servant, my queen, and my guide…and I honor her."
