Lucy Hale has gone through several major lifestyle changes in recent years. In a new interview with Byrdie Beauty, the Pretty Little Liars star reveals that after years of being in the Hollywood party scene, she decided to quit drinking. "I'm just always trying to surround myself with better people and be the best version of myself possible," she says. "I know it sounds obnoxious to hear people say that, but why not?" In place of the drink for Lucy these days: quality time with her dog, watching Big Little Lies (great choice), podcasts, and SoulCycle, which she says she signed up for after watching an episode of PLL some years ago. "I went through a phase that was almost like my freshman 15," she tells Byrdie. "It's so weird to see your weight fluctuate on a TV show."
Lucy, who will officially say goodbye to Aria and company when PLL airs its series finale in June, also opens up about the struggles she had when the show first started. She tried to be the social butterfly but discovered it wasn't her style. "Becoming a part of this popular show … everyone just says yes to you, so you get away with a lot, and then you make mistakes." She also tried to blend in with her co-stars. "It was hard being on a show with a bunch of tall girls. I just always felt like the odd one out." She tells Byrdie that it wasn't until recently that she figured things out. It all started with a visit to salon. "I know it seems silly because it's just hair. But at a point, I was like, 'Why don't I just own that I'm different?' I guess cutting my hair off was like me finally saying, 'I don't give a fuck.'"
For the full interview, which includes an excellent photo spread, head over to Byrdie.
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