Veganuary: celebrities who will inspire you

Vegetarian Billie Eilish went full vegan 8 years ago and uses social media to influence others to also make the change. The singer loves animals and wants them to be 'left alone'. Pairing that with the way animal products are used damages the environment, she is a staunch vegan - like many on this list. Read when and why these celebrities went vegan.

Another who has decided to eliminate all foods of animal origin from their diet is GOT's Maisie Williams. She joined forces with high-end fashion brand Coperni to create vegan apple leather handbags.

Brad Pitt. Not only is he a talented actor but he's also won awards as an environmental activist. One of his practices is eating a vegan diet.

Harry Potter's Evanna Lynch has been a vegan for a long time (since 11 years old) and hosts a podcast about veganism called The Chickpeeps. The actress had said she read the book Eating Animals and her eyes were opened to the violence inherent in the process of eggs and milk production.

Perry turned vegan alongside her dog. This, of course, has attracted a lot of attention (good and bad) on social media, with many explaining that a dog needs meat in its diet and shouldn't be vegan. Her social media said last January, "I’m about 95% ready to be 100% VEGAN... my dog Nugget has been joining me on this journey for the past 4 monthz. Pray for us ok."

Ariana Grande is not simply vegan but also follows a strict macrobiotic diet. It focuses on nutrient-dense whole grains like brown rice, barley, millet, and oats, as well as fresh vegetables, sea vegetables, and miso, a fermented soy paste.

The actress, who has gone from strength to strength after a difficult childhood, has become an activist for the environment, animals and, subsequently, veganism. But, she loves cooking for her boyfriend, Will Kopelman, who isn't vegan - so she’s back to eating meat.

In October 2020, Lizzo celebrated six months of veganism, sharing her delicious recipes to TikTok. One of them included her own vegan southern fried 'chicken'. Lizzo herself calls her vegan journey, "What I eat in a day: Tales from a fat vegan."

The singer started out as a vegetarian, but in 2014 she announced on Twitter that she was going vegan.

Liam Hemsworth started to eat vegan thanks to his then-partner Miley Cyrus. He has a lot of respect for animals. Despite his breakup with the singer, he had kept the same ideals, until he got a kidney stone and revealed he was no longer vegan, “[But] February last year I was feeling really low and lethargic and wasn’t feeling good generally. And then I got a kidney stone.” (plantbasednews.org)

The actress states she has been vegan for several years. Silverstone explained: "I was an animal lover eating animals," and she even wrote a book on veggie recipes and healthy living.

The world's most fake tattoo artist has also gained recognition as a vegan, activist and PETA supporter. The artist was awarded PETA's 2017 'Libby Award', as well as launching her own 'Animal Cruelty Free' make-up line.

The famous presenter has always declared her love for animals, which is why she said she had to become a vegan. She said she could not bear the contradiction of loving them and eating them. But, after eight years of eating only fruit, vegetables and other plant-based foods, she has started to include eggs and fish in her diet once more. For 'No reason.'

The 'The Big Bang Theory' star promotes her commitment to parenting, feminism and her vegan diet on social media. On top of that, the actress has also become a PETA supporter.

Although you can see him as Tyrion Lannister in 'Game of Thrones' tucking into venison and other meats, the actor actually consumes vegetable alternatives, such as tofu.

The 'Grey's Anatomy' star has been a vegan for several years. She is also an activist who has supported animal welfare and environmental causes on several occasions.

The actress has been following this diet, which has only recently become fashionable, for some years now. In fact, Portman has been speaking up against the bad practices within the meat industry and their consequences for several years. So much so that Natalie Portman even provided the voice to produce the documentary 'Eating Animals'. However, Natalie Portman started eating dairy, eggs and milk when she was pregnant. She was still a vegetarian but she had to learn to “listen to her body”.

The Baywatch star has always worked closely with PETA and is also a self-professed vegan and animal rights activist. In fact, PETA named Anderson its 2016 Person of the Year for her efforts to encourage vegan eating and animal activism.

The Black Eyed Peas member decided to go vegan in 2009, after reading Safran Foer's book 'Eating Animals'.

The Williams sisters adopted a vegan diet when Venus was diagnosed with Sjorgren's Syndrome, a disease that causes fatigue and joint pain. Serena decided to adopt a vegan diet in solidarity with her sister.

The Canadian has been working with PETA for more than 20 years and has been a full vegan. The singer is fully involved with the animal rights organisation and is, in fact, following a raw vegan diet, which he says helps him maintain a healthy weight.

Did you know that the former US president became a vegan after undergoing a heart bypass? He said in an interview at the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, “I am now the oldest person in my family for three generations—man or a woman…. I said, ‘You know, I think I’d like to hang around,' I’m kind of having a good time being alive …. It will be over sick and soon enough, and I think I’ll just stretch it out long as I can.”

In addition to fighting against the inhumane treatment of animals in the meat industry, Elliot Page also joins the many celebrities who have become vegan.

The director has become an environmental activist and vegan. He was also encouraged to make a documentary film about climate change.

In addition to bragging about his box office records, James Cameron also makes his voice heard, within his social circle, speaking about the benefits of his vegan diet. Cameron has also produced a documentary about vegan athletes.

The Golden Globe-winning actress declares herself a feminist and vegan: “… I found myself going to veganism because a friend of mine had a two-week vegan food delivery program she wasn’t going to use so I used it, and immediately I just had more energy than I’ve ever had in my life…”” Chastain said, according to onegreenplanet.org. “…I said okay, I’m going to just listen to my body now. Being vegan was not anything I ever wanted to be. I just really was listening to what my body was telling me.”

In addition to being an animal rights activist, she has also been a vegan for more than 8 years.

Considered to be one of the best guitarists ever; she is also an activist and a great supporter of PETA. As a result, Joan decided to become vegan.

He claims to have gone vegan at the end of 2017. In interviews, Hamilton has spoken about the benefits of the vegan diet and the support it gives to the environment and animals. He also feeds his dogs a vegan diet.

The actress says that being vegan is the best diet for your health and, above all, for staying young: "Eating this kind of food is much healthier, and you avoid a lot of toxins that could age your skin and body."

Moby is possibly one of our celebrities who has been practising veganism for the longest time, a little over 30 years. In addition, the musician has also been involved in campaigns in favour of veganism.

One of the most famous boxers in history decided to become a vegan in 2010 in order to live a healthier life. However, in 2020 he stated that he is no longer vegan and has gone back to eating meat after claiming that eating kale, vegetables and blueberries is ‘really poisonous’ for him.

The British presenter and radio host stopped eating meat at a young age before 'veganism' was a thing. In 2019,She released her first vegan cookbook in 2019 which focuses on vegan cooking for families.

The singer has been a fervent supporter of PETA to promote a more respectful life for animals and living beings on the planet. McCartney is said to have stopped eating animal products when he sat down with his wife for a roast dinner in 1975 and saw lambs happily galloping away in the fields surrounding their home, High Park Farm in Kintyre, Scotland. After glancing at the animals and then at their plates of meat, they both decided it was wrong.

In addition to participating in several PETA animal rights campaigns, he is also the founder of the phrase 'Meat Is Murder', something many vegans have used to promote the diet and raise awareness of the cruelty to animals.

The 'Grey's Anatomy' star is a proud vegan. In fact, it is said that, during the filming of the series, she invited all her co-stars to her favourite vegan restaurant: Truly Vegan.

Like her father, the British designer has also decided to go vegan. And she is committed to not using any animal products in her designs either.

The actor is said to have stopped eating animal foods in order to cure his acne, but the change proved so positive that he has now been a staunch vegan and promoting the lifestyle for more than 20 years.