Celebrities are just like the rest of us—not everyone is ready to commit to a major lifestyle change overnight. Plenty of stars are taking steps toward a more plant-based way of eating, and we think those efforts are worth celebrating.
Here’s to these flexitarian celebrities as they continue embracing a more plant-forward lifestyle, one step at a time.
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1 David Attenborough
At 100 years old, David Attenborough is a centenarian. While genetics likely plays a role in the legendary broadcaster’s longevity, his lifestyle habits are equally noteworthy. In fact, he has much in common with the residents of the Blue Zones—regions of the world known for exceptional longevity. He lives with purpose, remains deeply passionate about his work, spends plenty of time in nature, and eats a largely plant-based diet with very little meat. “By and large, I’ve become much more vegetarian over the past few years than I thought I would ever be,” Attenborough told the Radio Times in 2020.
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2 Cher
Another celebrity who shares several habits with Blue Zone residents is 80-year-old Cher. The music icon has avoided dairy for more than three decades and eats a largely plant-based diet. Back in the 1990s, she told People, “The most important thing is to give yourself a fighting chance. I don’t do drugs. I never drink coffee and almost never drink alcohol or eat red meat, so I’m way ahead of the game.”
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3Jeff Goldblum
Unlike Attenborough or Cher, Jeff Goldblum is relatively new to plant-forward eating. The actor says he was inspired to cut back on meat while filming Wicked, likely influenced by his vegan co-stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, as well as the film’s themes surrounding animal welfare. “It’s changed me,” he said during an appearance on the British talk show This Morning. “After doing this movie and talking about animal cruelty, I stopped eating meat and poultry.”
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4 Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart may not openly identify as a flexitarian, but her eating habits certainly align with the lifestyle. She grows much of her own produce and often centers her meals around whole, plant-based foods. In a recent interview with Women’s Health, Stewart shared what a typical day of eating looks like for her. “Saturday, I had a friend come over for lunch, and I put a butternut squash soup with a tomato soup, and it made a delicious combination,” she said. She also enjoyed roasted sweet potatoes and pomegranate seeds for dessert. “It couldn’t have been more delicious or more healthy,” she added.
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5 Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian has hinted at a shift toward plant-based eating since 2019, regularly sharing her meals on Instagram. She also revealed in a post for her sister Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s wellness blog, Poosh, that eating mostly plant-based foods helps her manage psoriasis. We also know she’s a fan of vegan tacos made with Beyond Meat, and in 2022, she starred in a commercial for the brand that was shared across its social media channels. Kardashian is now dating Lewis Hamilton, a longtime vegan and outspoken advocate for plant-based eating—so perhaps a fully vegan lifestyle could be in her future.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio may not be fully vegan, but he’s already done more than most to support the plant-based movement. The actor and philanthropist has invested in several plant-based companies and championed countless conservation and sustainability initiatives aimed at protecting the planet. He’s most of the way there already. We appreciate the work you’re doing, Leo—maybe this will be the year you take the final step and go fully vegan.
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Kevin Hart
After wrapping filming on Jumanji: The Next Level in 2019, Kevin Hart announced on Instagram that he was going plant-based for his health. However, in 2023, he told GQ that he follows a vegetarian diet every other week, placing him firmly in the flexitarian camp. The actor and comedian is also an investor in Beyond and has partnered with the company on several campaigns. The 45-year-old was also the founder of Hart House, a now-defunct vegan fast-food chain.
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Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore has long been an advocate for plant-based eating. In 2021, she became the Chief Mom Officer of Quorn, and has spoken openly about incorporating more vegetarian meals into her diet for health reasons. Barrymore told EatingWell that plant-based meals help boost her energy and support her wellness goals. In addition to Quorn products, she’s also a fan of the Sakara Life meal program.
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Serena Williams
This retired tennis legend has embraced vegan eating on and off over the years. Serena Williams first adopted a plant-based diet in solidarity with her sister, Venus Williams, who has followed a largely vegan diet for more than a decade after being diagnosed with Sjögren syndrome. Serena later used plant-based eating as part of her training regimen to stay in peak condition during tennis season. Venus has jokingly referred to her sister as a “chegan,” explaining that both occasionally eat chicken or fish. Still, Serena’s commitment to incorporating more plant-based foods has made her one of the most high-profile flexitarian athletes in the world.
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10Kourtney Kardashian Barker
In 2021, Barker began embracing a more plant-based lifestyle, following a path similar to her sister Kim. Her husband, Travis Barker, a longtime vegan, likely played a role in that shift as well. In a post on her lifestyle platform Poosh titled “What Kourt Eats in a Day: The Vegan Edition,” Barker shared that she was “leaning into a plant-based diet” and eating vegan about 95 percent of the time. She is also the founder of Lemme, which offers vegan-friendly supplements, and has partnered with vegan chicken brand Daring Foods alongside Travis.
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11Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood voiced his support for plant-based eating in the 2022 documentary Why On Earth, which explores the food industry’s role in climate change, habitat destruction, and deforestation. In the film, Eastwood notes that “the plant-based diet should affect positive changes for the well-being of animals and people.” While he doesn’t discuss his own eating habits in the documentary, he has previously shared that he avoids red meat and dairy, instead following a largely Mediterranean-style diet focused on fruits, vegetables, fish, and other lean foods.
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12Snoop Dogg
It’s somewhat surprising that Snoop Dogg hasn’t gone fully vegan, given his longstanding support for the plant-based food industry. Over the years, he has served as a spokesperson for Beyond Meat, invested in vegan brands, and praised plant-based restaurants, including Slutty Vegan. In fact, Snoop Dogg has been such a visible supporter of plant-based businesses and products that his contributions to the movement could fill a list of their own (which is exactly why we made one).
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13 Rachael Ray
Celebrity chef Rachael Ray isn’t vegan (yet), but she is a keen supporter of plant-based food and recipes (you can find her tasty spicy potato salad recipe here!). She told Dr Oz in 2026 that olive oil, tomatoes, herbs, pasta, and grains are essentials, and she also swears by eating dried beans and a “rainbow” of vegetables. While her diet is low in meat, she did explain that she still eats eggs and seafood.
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14John Goodman
In 2023, John Goodman told Rolling Stone that he had lost 200 pounds. His weight-loss journey has spanned several years, and he has credited much of his success to following a Mediterranean-style diet, much like Ray and Eastwood. While the diet isn’t vegan, it emphasizes plant-based foods and includes only small amounts of meat and dairy.
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15Jessie J
Jessie J was once vegan, and she has said that the lifestyle helped her manage the pain and inflammation associated with endometriosis. Since then, however, the singer has adopted a more flexitarian approach to eating. Today, she says she follows a largely plant-forward diet centered on whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
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16 Dave Bautista
Actor and former wrestler Dave Bautista has been dairy-free for years and hasn’t eaten red meat or pork since 2010. While he still occasionally eats fish and eggs, his overall approach to eating aligns closely with the flexitarian lifestyle. And when it comes to comfort food, one of his favorite snacks is vegan grilled cheese.
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Tanya Flink is a VegNews writer and runner living in Orange County, CA.
