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Published 18:42 IST, October 31st 2019

Hollywood celebrities who chose to go vegan, bidding farewell to meat

Veganism is a trend that has caught on to several Hollywood celebrities in the past few years. her are a few Hollywood celebrities who chose to go plant-based.

Reported by: Tanvi Dhote
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Veganism is the newest trend that has been catching up with several celebrities in Hollywood. This plant-based diet has taken Hollywood by storm in the past few years. Several celebrities are opting for the diet which says no to dairy and meat altogether. Check out this list of Hollywood celebrities who have said an enthusiastic yes to going vegan.

Vegan Hollywood celebrities

1. Bryan Adams

The Summer of ’69 hitmaker is not new to the concept of being vegan. Apart from selling out stadium tickets, he also believes in spreading the message of Greenpeace and campaigning for PETA. In an interview with an international media portal, he said that he has made a conscious decision to not be a part of the cycle of killing animals because he could not see the point of crusading for Greenpeace and then eating a fish. He further added that if someone is going to have a discussion about the issue, the person should also follow through.

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2. Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock Holmes has found his way to live happily by quitting meat and accepting a plant-based diet. Benedict Cumberbatch apart from being a vegan is also a supporter of PETA just like singer Bryan Adams who is part of this list. Even PETA appreciated the actor’s effort of promoting a vegan lifestyle and hence was named PETA’s most beautiful vegan in 2018.

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3. Joaquin Phoenix

The Joker laughed his way to this list. Joaquin Phoenix was born to eco-conscious parents and hence was raised vegan along with his siblings. After his steady rise to fame, the actor was offered many milk and meat products commercials but Joaquin turned them down. Joaquin Phoenix is not only a vegan but also an ambassador for animal cruelty prevention charity PETA.

4. Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi

The world-famous comedian and talk show host made a conscious decision to go vegan. Ellen and her wife choose to go vegan because of their love for animals. In an interview with a media portal, Portia De Rossi actor and wife of the comedian said that going vegan helped them tremendously. She also said that their compassionate choice makes them feel amazing and help them support their cruelty against animal causes wholeheartedly.

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Updated 01:54 IST, November 1st 2019

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