Last night a whole slew of celebs took to the runway at The Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show. This particular catwalk was to promote heart disease awareness and empower women to take healthy steps to reduce their risk. We chatted with the lovely Minka Kelly–who donned a one-of-a-kind red Oscar de la Renta gown–about the cause and some of her beauty secrets.

Real Beauty: Why did you decide to team up with Diet Coke and The Heart Truth.
Minka Kelly: They approached me last year and I was really excited they asked me to do it this year too. I decided to get involved when I found out that heart disease was the number one killer of women in the United States. I’m so excited to be a part of a campaign that brings attention to this important issue and have the opportunity to inspire other women to get involved.

RB: How can people get involved?
MK: It's easy! Throughout February, anyone who uploads a photo to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag, #ShowYourHeart, will trigger a $1 donation from Diet Coke to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health in support of women’s heart health programs.

RB: How do you stay healthy?
MK: I exercise every day and definitely eat really healthy. I don't deprive myself though—everything in moderation is key.

RB: What is your beauty routine?
MK: I apply a thick moisturizer and eye cream every night and every morning. I've been using heavy creams for mature skin since I was a teenager!

RB: What are some of your other must-have products?
MK: Aquaphor–that's a product that I haven't been able to shake.

RB:How would you describe your personal style?
MK: Comfy. My favorite thing to wear is jeans, a tank top, and flip-flops.

RB: Do you have any quick beauty tricks that you've picked up over the years that you swear by?
MK: Curling your eyelashes!

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