There are several reasons for someone who chooses to become a vegan: religious, health-related, moral, and environmental. A new study in 2020 shows the explosion of Veganism in the US, the number of vegan people increased by 9.4 million, from just 290,000 15 years ago. Not surprisingly, many celebrities have adopted this vegan lifestyle and spread it to their fans.
Wellanda has compiled a list of all the celebrities who are vegans for most of their lives, and some choose to be a vegetarian diet recently.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson became a vegan in 2010. He said that after having a health problem because of drugs and alcohol, he decided to turn to a vegetarian diet and eliminate those issues.
Source: https://africadailynews.net/2020/03/04/teary-mike-tyson-says-he-fears-the-monster-he-was.html
Lewis Hamilton
The world's number one Formula 1 star adopted a vegan diet after claiming that it was the only way to save our planet. F1 riders' fitness level is one of the highest standards in all sports due to the stresses that their bodies suffer from G forces when driving. However, Lewis argued that the vegetarian diet did not affect him. He has won many championships since becoming a vegan.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Doctor Strange movie star - Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that he became a vegan to keep his body shaped. He was even honored as PETA's Most Beautiful Vegan man of 2018.
Zac Efron
This handsome actor has made significant changes in his life in recent years, including transitioning to a vegan diet. He even believes that being vegan benefits his slim physique: "Veganism has completely changed the way my body works, and the way I convert food, the way it turns into energy and the way I sleep. It's been brilliant. It has a significant effect on my exercise and my habits, "he said to Teen Vogue.
Source: https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/zac-efron-reportedly-hospitalized-with-deadly-infection.html
Beyoncé
In 2018, Beyoncé announced that she had decided to become a vegan after her performance at Coachella and encourage her fan to join with her. This is the second time she follows a vegan diet. In 2013, she and her husband rapper - Jay Z had a 22-day vegetarian challenge.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/beyonce-to-release-new-visual-album-black-is-king-on-disney
Will.i.am
In 2017, Musician William explained that he determined to be vegan because of his health, environmental reasons, and ending the suffering of animals." I am fighting for a healthier person and a healthier planet. I started to realize that Urgh, I was eating rotten meat, and it was disgusting." - He said.
Jared Leto
Jared Leto is talented in many fields, including being a movie star and TV series, the lead singer of a rock band. Leto is also known as a longtime vegetarian. A few years ago, the actor recognized that since following a plant-based diet, he slept better and looked younger than his real age.
Source: Wikipedia
Jason Mraz
Jason lives on an avocado farm in San Diego. So, it's no surprise he is committed to a healthy eating lifestyle. His vegan diet is something he adopted a few years ago with the support of his colleagues.
Natalie Portman
From the age of 9, Natalie Portman chose not to eat animal meat. Because she felt close to animals, just like between her and them has a special connection. Later, when she began to learn more about the food industry, she realized that being a vegan is the best choice for her. For the past eight years, she has been entirely vegetarian. She even went far by keeping a plant-based diet during pregnancy. Her husband and children are also vegan.
Source: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/a27528546/natalie-portman-interview-factory-farming-moby/
Madonna
For Madonna, the vegetarian diet is extremely intense. The singer follows a strict diet, eliminating the consumption of wheat, eggs, meat, and dairy products from her meal.
Ariana Grande
One of the top pop stars today, many fans wonder if Ariana Grande were a vegan, and her answer is yes! She strongly believes in a plant-based diet, making her happier. Her animal love is the most significant influence of this decision.
Joaquin Phoenix
The Joker actor has adopted the Vegan diet since he was 3 or 4 years old. He is an animal rights activist. Phoenix recently made headlines at the 92nd Academy Awards for condemning the dairy industry in its award speech for Best Actor: "I think we have become very disconnected from the natural world. We feel entitled to inseminate a cow artificially, and when she gave birth, we steal her baby..." he said.
Casey Affleck
Affleck once joined in PETA. He said: "When people ask me why I do not eat meat or any other animal products. Because they are unhealthy, and they are the product of a violent and harmless industry.
Woody Harrelson
Harrelson follows a raw vegan diet. Also, he doesn't add sugar or flour in his diet.
Miley Cyrus
If you are a longtime fan of singer-actress Miley Cyrus, you must know that she has been following a vegan diet for a long time. She said to Vanity Fair: "Choosing to live as a sustainable vegan activist means wearing more vintage (less waste; loving pieces for longer), playing with the newest eco-materials and technology, and making custom vegan pieces with some of my favorite designers." PETA even calls her "super vegan" and "vegan ever vegan."
Ellen Page
She is a longtime vegan, who spoke out about her reasons for practicing the vegan lifestyle. She is a loyal believer in social justice and justice for all animals. It is no surprise that PETA called her the sexiest vegetarian in 2014 because of not only her appearance but also her kindness.
Kate Mara
The actress has been a lifelong animal lover and vegetarian for many years. However, a book motivated her to examine her food options further named "Beauty detox solution." It educates her about what our body goes through to digest meat and anything related to animals, and our bodies really cannot consume meat.
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