Today's Top Vegan Celebrities

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Joaquin Phoenix-Produced Film Gunda Makes Streaming Debut

The touching black-and-white documentary offers an intimate look at the life of mother pig Gunda and her piglets as a commentary on the human disconnect between the beings we love and the ones we eat.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Joaquin Phoenix, Alec Baldwin, Edie Falco, and More Celebs Pledge to Go Turkey-Free for Thanksgiving

The celebrity activists are joining Farm Sanctuary in urging Americans to take turkeys off their plates this Thanksgiving.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Interviews

Joaquin Phoenix on Veganism, the Environment, and Social Justice: A VegNews Exclusive Interview

He is perhaps the most famous and coveted actor in Hollywood right now. But for outspoken vegan Joaquin Phoenix, his unparalleled platform is simply a vehicle for his passionate animal-rights activism.

by Jasmin Singer

Lizzo Throws Ultimate Vegan Watch Party for Beyoncé’s <i>Black Is King</i> Premiere

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Lizzo Throws Ultimate Vegan Watch Party for Beyoncé’s Black Is King Premiere

The newly vegan musician’s celebration included a buffet of mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, greens, and vegan bacon-topped chicken sandwiches, followed by a poolside showing of the anticipated musical film.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Vegan Weddings

Vegan Weddings: Lights, Camera & Marriage With Maria & Christian

Plant-based living is taking the world by storm, and even international weddings are getting a vegan makeover. In the sunny Chilean countryside, Maria Gabriela De Faria and Christian McGaffney joyfully celebrated their love with family and friends.

by Maya Gottfried

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Kim Basinger Demands Craigslist Remove All Animal Posts to Stop Abuse

The actress demands that Craigslist close its “rehoming” loophole which allows animals to be traded for dogfighting, slaughter, and abuse.

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Beyoncé Helps Vegan Black-Owned Business Raise $10,000

South Carolina’s Herban-Eats is the latest recipient of the Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund grant, which has helped 715 businesses to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to date.

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Pamela Anderson Urges Piers Morgan to Go Vegan for Better Sex

After tweeting that vegans make better lovers, Anderson was invited to defend her claim on British show Good Morning Britain with host and vegan hater Piers Morgan.

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Katy Perry Plans to Go Vegan

“I’m 95 percent ready to go 100 percent vegan,” the musician said over the weekend adding that her dog Nugget will join her in the transition.

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Vegan Drag Queen Bimini Bon-Boulash Competes on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

Contestant Bimini Bon-Boulash’s all-important entrance line into the competition was simply, “I’m vegan!”

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Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn Goes Vegan for Veganuary

Throughout January, Mendelsohn will offer special discounts at his growing vegan chain PLNT Burger to make going vegan easier for all.

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Joaquin Phoenix Pays Tribute to Animal-Rights Activist Killed by Slaughterhouse Truck

“Regan Russell spent the final moments of her life providing comfort to pigs who had never experienced the touch of a kind hand,” Phoenix said about the vegan activist, who was killed giving water to animals as they headed for slaughter.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Musician Halsey Launches Vegan Makeup Brand to Promote Self-Love

The singer’s new makeup brand features a variety of products and tools that encourage fans to explore self-expression through vegan and cruelty-free makeup.

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Slutty Vegan CEO and Steve Harvey Help Pay 100 Electric Bills in Atlanta

Thanks to the joint effort, families with past-due bills no longer have to worry about staying warm this winter.

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Lizzo Rings in the New Year With Massive Vegan Feast

The music artist hired vegan restaurant The Modern Vegan to make vegan burgers, jalapeño poppers, chicken and waffles, and V’Egg scramble for her New Year’s Eve celebration with close family and friends.

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Kim Kardashian Goes Plant-Based (Again) Following Divorce Rumors

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Rihanna Invests in Vegan Cookie Company

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Tabitha Brown Partners with Veganuary to Help Everyone Go Vegan in 2021

The vegan influencer stars in a light-hearted video campaign to encourage people to go vegan for the month of January and beyond.

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Vampire Diaries Star Paul Wesley Urges Fans to Go Vegan in 2021

“Factory farming is, in my opinion, one of the most important issues of our time,” the star tweeted before asking his 4.1 million followers to join him in going vegan.

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Jane Goodall, Ricky Gervais, Bryan Adams, and 100 Other Celebrities Sign Open Letter Urging Public to Go Vegan in January

The celebrities urge everyone to consider going vegan in an effort to curb the climate crisis and prevent the next global pandemic in an open letter published by vegan campaign Veganuary.