One popular discussion surrounding celebrities is what they put on their plate. With their body goals and their glowing skin, it’s no wonder that we want to know what they eat. But with vegetarians on the rise, more celebrities are leaning towards a plant-powered diet. Today, we’re bringing in 22 stars who proudly wear their vegetarian and vegan badge. Look out, they might just inspire your next meat-free meal.
22. Harry Styles
That’s right, the Grammy-award-winning star shared in a 2020 Vogue interview about his eating habits. He shared that he’s been following a pescatarian diet (doesn’t eat meat, only fish) and his body feels better for it. Well, if you’re a Harry fan, you’d know that he funnily confirmed it back in an August 2022 concert in New York City when a fan threw a chicken nugget at him. After, he apologized, saying that he doesn’t eat meat.
21. Gisele Bündchen
It may not be surprising that supermodel Gisele Bündchen is a vegetarian. In an interview with People, Gisele shared that veggies aren’t only good for her health, but also for the planet. The model makes sure that her kids grow up with respect and appreciation for the earth, and she said that even her kids love it!
20. Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding has been a vegetarian for years, as she told The Cut about it. The singer shared that once she understood where meat came from, she found it hard to live with it, so she switched. Ellie said that if she doesn’t need meat to survive, she doesn’t see why she needs it. Also, she shared that it makes her feel lethargic and that her body finds it hard to process meat all the time.
19. Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman revealed to Harper’s Bazaar that she’s vegan and has a very clean diet. The actress shared that she’d usually have oatmeal or avocado toast in the morning. She also takes vitamin D and prenatal vitamins, including a B12 shot every month, just to keep the vitamins that she doesn’t get from a vegan diet.
18. Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz is lucky he’s… living on an avocado farm in San Diego! It’s no wonder that the singer is living a vegan lifestyle. He began his vegan, raw food diet years ago to support his bandmate. He told the Vegetarian Times that a guy from his band found out that he had type 2 diabetes and felt that the only way he could help his self was going through the raw journey. Mraz said he did it with his bandmate to make it easier.
17. Bill Clinton
The 42nd president of the United States underwent heart surgery in 2010, which convinced him to focus on his health. With this, he became vegan. He shared with AARP that he’s already a high-risk person and that he wanted to live to become a grandfather, which is why he took the vegan lifestyle.
16. Paul McCartney
For Beatles member Paul McCartney, he chose the vegetarian route due to environmental reasons. In a 2008 PETA ad, McCartney shared that he went fishing many years ago and realized he was killing the fish he was reeling in. Something clicked in him as he realized the fish was fighting for its life. In another PETA interview, he cited environmental concerns like overfishing and marine pollution.
15. Kristen Bell
One fun fact about Kristen Bell is that she’s been a vegetarian since she was 11 years old, according to her interview on Today. After watching the 2011 documentary, Forks Over Knives, she took part in veganism with her husband. However, she’s worried that she isn’t taking enough calories, so she switched back to a vegetarian diet when she was pregnant with her first child.
14. Sadie Sink
Stranger Things star Sadie Sink shared with Elle magazine that she opted for a vegetarian diet at 13 after watching a documentary. Her friend teased her that she wouldn’t go a week, but the dare soon became her lifestyle. After spending time with her co-star Woody Harrelson, the actress decided to go vegan too. Sink is a passionate animal rights activist and uses her platform to raise awareness against animal cruelty.
13. Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker described his decision to go the vegetarian route as one of the best choices of his life in a video for PETA. Whitaker also shared with Parade magazine that his meatless diet helped him lose weight after his role in the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland, where he gained a lot of weight to fit the character of Idi Amin.
12. Olivia Wilde
Actress Olivia Wilde always tries to be aware of where her food comes from, as she shares with CBS News. The actress wanted nothing but to boycott “torture factories.” She also went with her vegan diet route as she feels happier and more energized with a plant-based meal.
11. Lea Michele
Lea Michele has a similarity with her Glee character Rachel Berry: They’re both following a vegan diet. In a 2010 interview with Ok! magazine, the star said she feels “really good and bright” with her meatless diet. Michele also shared her go-to breakfast with Bravo, which is a stir-fry with broccoli, spinach, and carrots, topped with salsa and avocado. The singer-actress also keeps carrots and blueberries with her for a nutritious snack.
10. Benedict Cumberbatch
The Avengers star, Benedict Cumberbatch, revealed that he’s taking a plant-based diet. If you love his shape in the film, he credited it all to his diet! Cumberbatch was even named PETA’s Most Beautiful Vegan back in 2018.
9. Zac Efron
We remember Zac Efron as a teenage heartthrob with High School Musical being one of his notable roles. Another thing to note about him is that he’s a vegan. Efron made major life changes in recent years, one of which is sticking with a strict plant-based diet. He told Teen Vogue that his diet has been great for his exercise and overall routine.
8. Madonna
According to The Cut, the Queen of Pop follows a strict and intense diet. Madonna follows a macrobiotic diet, which abolishes her consumption of wheat, eggs, meat, and dairy. That intensity is one true Madonna fashion you’ll always see when she performs!
7. Zendaya
Emmy Award-winning star Zendaya is one proud vegetarian. But the funny thing about it is that she used to dislike vegetables. She shared in her now-deleted app that the main reason behind her diet choice is that she’s an animal lover. At 11, Zendaya considered taking a vegetarian route when she passed by a slaughterhouse. However, she officially adopted the diet after watching PETA’s Glass Walls featuring Paul McCartney, who believes that if every slaughterhouse had walls, then everyone would be a vegetarian.
6. Peter Dinklage
Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage has been a vegetarian for many years. But then, the actor suddenly made a switch to go full-on vegan, according to Veganuary. Reportedly, Dinklage would switch any meat products with tofu in every GoT scene where he has to eat on-screen.
5. Michelle Pfeiffer
For actress Michelle Pfeiffer, her veganism is for health reasons. She shared with Urbanette that going vegan is much healthier, as it helps her avoid toxins that could age her skin and body. After switching to a fully vegan diet, Pfeiffer revealed that she noticed the full difference in her skin.
4. Venus Williams
Tennis player Venus Williams was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease when she realized that she needed to make changes to her lifestyle. To maintain her performance at court, the athlete started a raw vegan diet and fell in love with it as it fuels her body in the best way possible, as she shared with Health.
3. Alicia Silverstone
If you want a little convincing to go vegan, then Alicia Silverstone might give you a push. The actress adopted a vegan diet for animal rights reasons. But she said in a Food & Wine interview that she was shocked at how much she felt better. Silverstone ditched her asthma inhaler and stopped her weekly allergy shots. She also noticed a different glow on her skin and hair. To say the least, going vegan transformed her.
2. Ariana Grande
If you’re a fan of the singer-actress, you know she went vegan in 2013. She shared in an interview with The Mirror that she made a switch because of her love for animals. She even cofounded a nonprofit animal rescue called Orange Twins Rescue in Los Angeles. While being a vegan is quite challenging when eating out, she said she usually orders fruits, vegetables, and salads.
1. Beyonce
You may remember Beyonce and her husband Jay Z did a 22-day vegan challenge back in 2013. In case you’re not informed, Beyonce announced her decision to go vegan back in Coachella 2018 and invited her fans to join her. Take it from Beyonce’s 22-day challenge if you’re currently deciding on a vegan lifestyle!