Today's Top Vegan Celebrities

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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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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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The Queen’s Gambit Star Anya Taylor-Joy on Veganism: “It’s the Healthiest I’ve Ever Felt”

The Argentinian-British actress has been vegetarian since childhood and says that a fully plant-based diet is “the most ecologically conscious choice you can make as a consumer.”

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Tennis Star Venus Williams Launches Vegan Protein Company

The athlete’s new company, Happy Viking, is inspired by her own plant-based journey to health after an autoimmune disease left her unable to play tennis.

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Lizzo Made Her First Vegan Feast for Thanksgiving

The music artist prepared a massive vegan meal which included classics such as mac and cheese, stuffing, biscuits, mashed potatoes, and pie.

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Charo Urges Fans to Have a Vegan Thanksgiving

The iconic Spanish-American performer touts the benefits of having a turkey-free holiday season.

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Carmen Electra Launches Vegan Skincare Line

The three-step system includes a serum, eye cream, and skin-smoothing agent, and is inspired by the celebrity’s own daily skincare routine.

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Ricky Gervais Speaks Out Against “Disgusting” Fur Industry

“If you buy fur then you buy cruelty,” Gervais said.

Recipes

7 Reasons Why Lizzo Needs Her Own Vegan Cooking Show

From fried oyster mushrooms to epic vegan feasts, Lizzo needs to turn her TikTok account into a primetime Food Network show.

by Tanya Flink

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Joaquin Phoenix Attends Pig Vigil to Honor Slain Activist Regan Russell

The Academy Award-winning actor, along with Toronto activists and Russell’s husband Mark Powell, gathered at Fearmans Pork to pay their final respects to the activist who was killed by a slaughterhouse truck driver in June.

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Tabitha Brown Teaches Tiffany Haddish to Make Vegan Carrot Bacon on Ellen

The actresses chat about their movie careers while preparing Brown’s viral vegan bacon recipe.

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Joaquin Phoenix Visits Toronto Vegan Restaurant Just to Compliment Its Food

The Oscar-winning actor brought his whole family to Animal Liberation Kitchen to thank them for a lunch he ordered a day prior.

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Tabitha Brown Cooks Vegan Jackfruit Pot Roast on Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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MasterChef Champ Opens Vegan Restaurant in Canada

by Nicole Axworthy

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Ariana Grande Opens Animal Shelter in Los Angeles

The musician is behind Orange Twins Rescue, a new animal shelter that rescues stray dogs and cats.

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Top Chef Alum Spike Mendelsohn Announces Major Expansion Plans for Vegan Burger Empire

In 2021, Mendelsohn will open several stand-alone locations of vegan chain PLNT Burger—which currently boasts seven locations inside Whole Foods Markets.