The 63-year-old Capetonian-born, Hollywood Foreign Press Association member and Golden Globes Fashion Editor, is living life to the full by "being herself and being healthy and living an active lifestyle."
A passionate advocate of healthy aging and fitness for decades, Gardiner firmly believes that older women do not have to succumb to the stereotype of the dreaded flabby arms and can maintain a strong, toned physique regardless of age.
While many women may shy away from strength training for fear of bulking up or becoming too muscular, Gardiner stresses that this is a myth. Women typically do not have enough testosterone to build large, bulky muscles like men.
In addition to strength training, Gardiner uses her social media platforms to encourage the importance of cardiovascular exercise.
If you need proof that Gardiner is walking the talk, take a look at one of her recent Instagram clips.
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Gardiner was the winner of the 1978 Miss Universe title, she was 18 years old at the time. She holds a BA in psychology from the College of Charleston and is the author of two books on health and beauty and is currently a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the group that nominates for and votes on the Gloden Globe winners. She is also currently working as a print and television journalist based out of Los Angeles.
She is married to Andre Nel, a professor of Pediatrics and Public Health at UCLA, they have one son together.
