Famous Vegans - List of Famous Vegans - page 2

Although veganism—the ethical philosophy of avoiding all animal products, especially in diet—is by no means a recent stance, it goes without saying that celebrities like Pamela Anderson, Ellen DeGeneres, Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand have played a major role in popularizing it. The 18th century American reformer Amos Bronson Alcott—the father of writer Louisa May-- advocated a vegan diet even before the term was coined! The English animal rights advocate Donald Watson is credited with coining the term “vegan”; he also founded the Vegan Society. However, veganism as a social justice movement started gaining mainstream prominence only in the past few years with the emergence of vegan activists like Gary Yourofsky, Peter Daniel Young, and Shmuly Yanklowitz. In the contemporary times, several actors, directors and musicians are actively engaged in spreading awareness about veganism and animal rights. Actors Natalie Portman, Hillary Swank, and Tobey Maguire are prominent spokespersons for veganism as are musicians Russell Simmons and Moby. Famous vegan spiritual leaders like Alfredo Sfeir and Thich Nhat Hanh are also engaged in dispersing the message of universal peace for all irrespective of the species. Read on for more information about the life and works of famous vegans.

List of famous vegans. These celebrities have given up animal products for a healthier lifestyle.

The Most Famous Vegans

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Milo VentimigliaJuly 8, 1977AmericanMilo Ventimiglia is an American actor who became famous for his role as Peter Petrelli on the NBC television series Heroes
Gelila BekeleSeptember 4, 1986EthiopianGelila Bekele is an Ethiopian model, social worker, and documentary maker
Ted DansonDecember 29, 1947AmericanTed Danson is an American actor, producer and environmental activist
Evanna LynchAugust 16, 1991IrishEvanna Patricia Lynch is a popular Irish actress and model
Lucy WatsonFebruary 20, 1991BritishLucy Watson is an British socialite, reporter, reality star and entrepreneur who featured in the reality series 'Made in Chelsea.'
Mark HoppusMarch 15, 1972AmericanMark Hoppus is an American musician, singer, and songwriter
Kirk HammettNovember 18, 1962AmericanKirk Hammett is a lead guitarist and songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica
Aubrey MillerAugust 8, 2001AmericanAubrey Miller is an actress and dancer known for her role in the TV show ‘Austin & Ally.’
Abbie CornishAugust 7, 1982AustralianAbbie Cornish is an Australian actress and rapper
Conor OberstFebruary 15, 1980AmericanConor Oberst is a renowned American singer and songwriter
Aubrey Miller

Aubrey Miller

Aubrey Miller is an actress and dancer known for her role in the TV show ‘Austin & Ally.’

AmericanAugust 8, 2001372 views

Lucy Watson

Lucy Watson is an British socialite, reporter, reality star and entrepreneur who featured in the reality series 'Made in Chelsea.'

BritishFebruary 20, 1991552 views

Kirk Hammett

Kirk Hammett is a lead guitarist and songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica

AmericanNovember 18, 1962382 views

Bill Ford

Bill Ford is a prominent American businessman and is the chairman of Ford Motor Company

AmericanMay 3, 1957195 views

Ted Danson

Ted Danson is an American actor, producer and environmental activist

AmericanDecember 29, 1947854 views

Michelle Forbes

Michelle Forbes is an American actress known for her work in films as well as on television

AmericanJanuary 8, 1965209 views

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress best known for her role as ‘Catwoman’ in the Blockbuster, ‘Batman Returns’

AmericanApril 29, 1958179 views

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson is a Canadian model, actress, producer and activist best known for role in the television series, ‘Baywatch’

CanadianJuly 1, 1967224 views

Suzy Amis

Suzy Amis is an American environmental advocate, and also a former model and actress

AmericanJanuary 5, 1962321 views

Gelila Bekele

Gelila Bekele is an Ethiopian model, social worker, and documentary maker

EthiopianSeptember 4, 19861,061 views