5 Celebrities Who Prove That Vegan Is The New Cool!

Going vegan is more than just a trend – it is a lifestyle change that spans far beyond your diet. Veganism is a commitment to living more consciously and sustainably in which more and more people are participating. And that includes some of our favorite celebrities! Here are some stars who have gone vegan and aren’t turning back!

1. Woody Harrelson

Known for his Southern charm and incredible acting talent, Woody Harrelson is also a devoted environmentalist and vegan. He has been embracing this lifestyle for over 30 years now, and many celebrities such as Sadie Sink have credited Harrelson for influencing them to become vegan! Fun Fact: in his movie Zombieland, Harrelson’s character has an affinity for Twinkies, but since those aren’t vegan, he ate faux Twinkies made from cornmeal!

2. Billie Eilish

It is perhaps not too surprising that Billie Eilish follows a vegan diet, given that she was raised as a vegetarian. The singer has explained that her love for animals is too strong to eat them, which is why she switched to a full vegan diet at only 12 years old. She regularly uses her platform and social media to advocate for animal rights and shine light on animal agriculture. Well done!

3. Lewis Hamilton

On the track, Lewis Hamilton is breaking F1 records for Mercedes. In private, he is living consciously with a vegan diet. The race driver has been a vegan since 2017, partly to boost his athletic performance and partly to help the environment. He has even opened his own vegan burger chain called Neat Burger in an effort to make the fast food industry a greener place. But that’s not all – even his bulldog Roscoe is embracing a vegan diet, which Hamilton claims makes Roscoe act like a puppy again!

4. Rainn Wilson

In "The Office", Rainn Wilson played Dwight Shrute, one of the most meat-loving characters we’ve ever seen on TV. Ironically, Wilson himself is an animal-loving vegan in real life! The actor has two rescue pigs at home – Snortington and Amy – and said that he simply loves the two of them more than eating bacon. Apart from sparing the lives of countless animals, Rainn Wilson has also noted other benefits of his vegan lifestyle. The actor said that he feels a lot more energized during the day and sleeps better and deeper during the night! Sounds like a win-win to us!

5. Joaquin Phoenix

The role of the Joker is regarded as both a challenge and honor for any actor to act. There are certainly high expectations around such a legendary character, but Joaquin Phoenix lived up to them, earning him an Oscar for Best Actor in 2019. But it is not only his performance that made headlines. During his acceptance speech, Phoenix left everyone stunned with his harsh critique on the cruel dairy industry. He urged people to adopt to a vegan lifestyle and spare innocent animals unnecessary harm. He warns that, "We have become very disconnected from the natural world." What a great way to use one’s platform for good!