Hollywood Celebrities Who Are Vegan (2024 Update)

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Veganism, a lifestyle centered on abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, has gained significant traction among Hollywood celebrities. For many stars, this dietary choice goes beyond health considerations and reflects deeply held beliefs rooted in compassion for animals and environmental consciousness.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the prominent Hollywood celebrities who have embraced veganism:

1. Beyoncé

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Beyoncé is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who is widely known for her songs “Crazy in Love” and “Baby Boy”. She has also starred in numerous movies such as “The Pink Panther”, “Dreamgirls”, “Obsessed” and “Life Is But a Dream”. Beyoncé decided to become a vegan in early 2018. She has partnered up with her husband Jay-Z for a 22-day vegan challenge in 2013. [Source: www.elle.com]

2. Liam Hemsworth

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Liam Hemsworth is an Australian actor who has played the roles of Josh Taylor in the soap opera “Neighbours” and Marcus in the children’s television series “The Elephant Princess”. He has told that he had many friends who are vegan. Liam also said that Woody Harrelson was one of the original reasons to become vegan.

3.Natalie Portman

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Natalie Portman is an Israeli-born American actress who is popularly known for her roles in the movies “Black Swan”, “No Strings Attached”, “Jackie” and “A Tale of Love and Darkness”. She has said that Tobey Maguire inspired her to become a vegan in 2008 after starring in the movie “Brothers” together.

4. Joaquin Phoenix

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Joaquin Phoenix is an American actor, producer, and animal rights activist who is recognized for playing Arthur Fleck / Joker in the 2019 movie “Joker”. He is also known for his roles in the movies “Gladiator”, “Walk the Line”, “You Were Never Really Here” and “C’mon C’mon”. He hit the headlines in February 2020 with his powerful Oscar’s acceptance speech, slamming the cruel dairy industry. Phoenix has been vegan since the age of three. He urged people to adopt a plant-based diet to reduce the suffering of farmed animals.

5. Billie Eilish

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Billie Eilish is an American singer-songwriter who first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single “Ocean Eyes”. She is also known for her debut extended play ‘Don’t Smile at Me’, which was released in 2017. She advocates for veganism, and has been vocal about her reasons for going vegan. Billie explained she was vegan because she loves animals and wants them to be left alone.  [Source: www.glamourmagazine.co.uk]

6. Jessica Chastain

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Jessica Chastain is an American actress and producer who has gained fame for her roles in the movies like “The Help”, “Lawless”, “Miss Julie”, “The Zookeeper’s Wife” and “Ava”. She has been vegan for over 15 years. In addition to sticking to a plant-based diet, she also opts for cruelty-free red carpet looks. Chastain is an investor in Beyond Meat, and she also bought her mother a vegan food truck to live out her dream as a vegan chef.

7. Benedict Cumberbatch

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Benedict Cumberbatch is an English actor who is widely known for playing the role of Dr. Stephen Strange in the 2016 movie “Doctor Strange”. He is also recognized for his roles in the movies like “The Current War”, “The Courier”, “Avengers: Endgame” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home”. Cumberbatch was named PETA’s “Most Beautiful Vegan” in 2018. It’s not clearly known that when he stopped eating meat and animal products. But he revealed that his plant-based diet is what kept him in action movie-worthy shape.

8. Ariana Grande

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Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to prominence for playing Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series “Victorious” and “Sam & Cat”. Her 1950s doo-wop-influenced pop and R&B debut album, Yours Truly’, topped the US Billboard 200, while its lead single, “The Way”, reached the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100. Ariana has been vegan since 2013. In an interview with the Mirror, she said “I love animals more than I love most people, not kidding”.

9. Zac Efron

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Zac Efron is an American actor who rose to fame for his leading role as Troy Bolton in the “High School Musical” trilogy. He is also recognized for his roles in the films “New Year’s Eve”, “The Lucky One”, “The Paperboy”, “Neighbors” and “Dirty Grandpa”. Zac recently transitioned to a plant-based lifestyle. He credits his toned physique to his vegan diet and has also told Teen Vogue “That’s (veganism) completely changed the way that my body works, and the way that I metabolize food, the way it turns into energy, the way that I sleep. It’s been brilliant. It’s been great for my exercise, and great for my routine”.

10. Miley Cyrus

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Miley Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who is widely known for her distinctive raspy voice. She emerged as a teen idol while portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series “Hannah Montana”. She has released several studio albums including ‘Can’t Be Tamed’, ‘Younger Now’ and ‘Plastic Hearts’. Cyrus has been vegan since 2013. Her Instagram feed is filled with posts about vegan meals and how important it is to respect animals. She has also attended the 2018 Met Gala with Stella McCartney to promote cruelty-free fashion, and gained the support from animal rights organization PETA. [Source: www.parade.com]