Elizabeth Smart

Elizabeth Smart: The 5-Word Mantra I Use to Overcome Fear

The victim advocate and kidnapping survivor has endured the unimaginable. The only thing that scares her now? Stepping on stage at her bodybuilding competitions.

Roosa Rahkonen

Elizabeth Smart joins John Walsh and Callahan Walsh on the season premiere of AMERICA'S MOST WANTED airing Monday, Jan. 22.

BUILDING BLOCKS

Kidnapping Survivor Debuts Incredible Bodybuilding Makeover

Nearly 25 years after her highly publicized kidnapping, the victim-turned-advocate is now a competitive bodybuilder.

Pia Bello

Former missing child Elizabeth Smart (C) stands with her father Edward
(L) and mother Lois (R) as they attend a ceremony in the Rose Garden at
the White House in Washington April 30, 2003. President George W. Bush
signed the Protect Act of 2003 also known as the Amber Alert
legislation during the ceremony.

visible strength

Elizabeth Smart Shares Major News 24 Years After Kidnapping

The survivor and victims advocate shared an Instagram post about her impressive new hobby.

Roosa Rahkonen

‘I FROZE’

Elizabeth Smart: I Was Sexually Assaulted Again on Flight

“The last time someone touched me without my say-so was when I was kidnapped, and I froze,” she said.

Emma Tucker

LOVE IS LOVE

Kidnap Survivor Elizabeth Smart’s Father Announces He’s Gay

Ed Smart said he is leaving his wife and the Mormon church.

Tracy Connor

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HEALING

Why Some Kidnapping Survivors Are More Resilient

Childhood trauma can ‘remodel’ the brain permanently, but scientists say there are some key ingredients that can allow survivors to go on and lead happy, healthy lives.

Victoria Albert