As the star approached her 30s, Greene totally transformed into a bona fide health guru and entrepreneur.

Greene toldW Magazinethat she was an active athlete in her childhood and frequently engaged in sports.

In an interview withHealth, Greene admitted to being a bit of a tomboy as a youngster.

Ashley Greene smiling into the camera

“My mom tried to put me into dance, and I was like, ‘No thanks, Mom.

I’m gonna go fight people,'” she said.

In adolescence, Greene worked hard in both school and work.

Ashley Greene as a child smiling towards the camera

Her father’s background in the Marines prepared her to develop discipline from an early age.

As a teen, Greene worked several part-time jobs to exercise her burgeoning independence.

Later, Greene became a phone operator.

Ashley Greene as a teenager looking into the camera

“I’ve worked literally everywhere in Jacksonville, FL,” she joked.

Greene had begun modeling as a young teenager, which led to her taking a commercial class.

Something clicked for Greene during that class, which prompted the teen to sign up for an acting class.

Ashley Greene smiling in a yearbook photo

“After that I was full steam ahead,” Greene told Daily Actor.

On her trip in New York, Greene landed herself an agent.

Both her manager and agent were convinced that Greene was a star in the making.

Ashley Greene smiling into the camera

Greene’s mother accompanied her to LA and helped set up Greene’s living situation.

After a 10-day crash course in adulting, Greene was on her own (viaDaily Actor).

Greene toldDaily Actorthat she attended five different auditions before landing the part of Alice.

Ashley Greene smiling into the camera

I worked my butt off for it," she toldInterview Magazine.

“Fans shake and cry.

You kind of don’t know what to do,” Greene toldInterview Magazinein 2010.

Ashley Greene smiling into the camera

“She was willing to share,” Greene joked.

The darker side of Greene’s newfound fame was the pressure placed on her by the media.

“Why are people reporting on this?

Ashley Greene smiling into the camera

she recalled thinking at the time.

Greene told Interview Magazine that she was consulted on the casting choice for her male co-star.

“It’s sort of a new stepping stone in my career,” she said at the time.

Paul Khoury and Ashley Greene standing and smiling together

Greene accumulated acting credits in between the “Twilight” movies, further diversifying her career range.

From there, Greene chose to focus on smaller projects rather than jumping into a new franchise.

“It was like being on a roller coaster,” she toldVanity Fairin 2008.

Ashley Greene smiling into the camera

Greene’s love for athletics and fitness only grew from there.

Greene told Shape that hiking with her dogs and surfing were amongst her favorite pastimes.

The pair had reportedly been dating since 2013.

Ashley Greene looking off-camera in front of a Christmas tree

Greene married Khoury in 2018 amongst the California redwoods.

Greene had her wedding gown custom designed for her by Katie May (viaBrides).

“I worked with her to create a custom gown that was 100 percent Ashley.

Ashley Greene smiling into the camera

It was absolutely perfect.”

Greene’s bridesmaids wore blush, off-the-shoulder gowns and held bouquets made with soft pink roses and feathery greenery.

The major change Greene noticed was her skin’s hydration levels.

“My beauty regime has certainly taken center stage,” she explained.

Greene is especially fond of clean beauty products with minimal ingredients.

2 and a facial cleanser by Osea.

Another tip for keeping her complexion spotless?

Greene was excited to be getting into the holiday spirit through making a holiday movie of her own.

“Now I get to force them to watch my Christmas movie,” she joked.

“I went from having no menstrual cycle symptoms to every symptom you could imagine.

This need led to her and Khoury developing transdermal skin pads to help ease cramping pain.