Aly Raisman Says Meeting Angelina Jolie Was 'Light Moment' on Difficult Day of Senate Testimony

Aly Raismansays it was “incredible” havingAngelia Joliein attendance at the U.S. Senate hearing regarding the FBI’s handling of the Larry Nassar investigation. “I was like, ‘What is my life thatAngelina Jolieis watching our testimony and wants to meet us?’ " recalls Raisman, whose Lifetime specialFrom Darkness to Lightpremieres Friday. “In a very intense day, it was a nice light moment.” Getty Raisman and fellow gymnastsMcKayla Maroney, Simone Biles, Maggie Nichols, Kaylee Lorincz, and Jessica Howard shared their stories at last Friday’s hearing.

Aly Raisman Says She FaceTimes Jonathan Van Ness When She Needs Beauty Advice

From hervegetarian dietto her face-mask obsession,Aly Raismanloves to indulge inself-care. But when she needs some skincare inspiration, she phones a (very famous) friend.“I always FaceTimeJonathan Van Nessfor tips; he’s been really helping me with my skin, since it’s always up and down because of traveling and stress,” the 25-year-old gymnast tells PEOPLE exclusively at Aerie’s Delivering Good holiday event.“He’s so sweet and very passionate about skincare. He gives me great tips like to hydrate or use a certain mask,” she says about theQueer Eyegrooming expert.

Aly Raisman Says She's 'Been Trying to Process, Recover' After Testimony About FBI's Nassar Failures

Photo: Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Aly Raisman is “taking it one breath and moment at a time” after she gave anemotional testimonyto the Senate Judiciary Committee about thealleged mishandlingsof the FBI’s investigation into Larry Nassar’s abuse against female gymnasts. On Monday, five days after she appeared at the Capitol Hill hearing, the six-time Olympic medalist, 27, spoke about the difficulties of trauma and recalling the sexual abuse she suffered as a teenager.

Aly Raisman Says Simone Biles 'Has More Pressure on Her Than Any Other Gymnast' After She Withdraws

AfterSimone Biles' stunningwithdrawal from the women’s gymnastics team finals, her former teammateAly Raismanemphasizes that “none of us know what it feels like to be Simone Biles right now.” “You know, I felt like I had a lot of pressure and that was nothing compared to what Simone has on her right now,” Raisman, 27, says. “Simone has more pressure than any other gymnast I’ve ever seen in my lifetime. And it’s a lot.

Aly Raisman Shares Update on Her Recovery After 'Productive' Therapy Session: 'At First I Felt Alone'

Aly Raismanis sharing an update on her ongoing recovery. “Had a productive, but exhausting therapy session yesterday,” the 25-year-old athleteshared in an Instagram poston Tuesday. “I feel completely drained, as if I just finished an intense training session. My body aches,” she continued. “At first I felt alone like no one would understand, but then I remembered so many of you who have kindly supported me and also have been brave enough to share your own stories with me.