Paul McCartney and Ariana Grande: five celebrities who went vegetarian
Celebrities have always had a significant impact on the development of mass culture, including the food industry. Today, the number of famous people who have chosen a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is growing. SSPDaily found out the unique stories of five stars.
Harry Styles
Grammy Award-winning pop star Harry Styles spoke about his diet in an interview with Vogue in 2020. The singer has been following a pescetarian diet for three years, explaining that he started using it after trying vegan dishes prepared by his bandmates during a tour. In addition, Styles expresses his position through his pure beauty brand Pleasing, which offers completely vegan products.
Paul McCartney
Legendary musician Paul McCartney realized he wanted to go vegan while fishing. He realized the value of the life of every living thing and felt a deep connection to the fish that were struggling for life when he hooked them.
Environmental issues, such as overfishing and marine pollution, are additional reasons for this decision. In addition, he appeared in a PETA commercial in 2008, advocating for animal rights.
Ariana Grande
Pop sensation Ariana Grande has been vegan since 2013. Her decision was driven by her deep love for animals, which she openly expressed in an interview with The Mirror in 2014. The singer is an advocate for animal rights and actively supports foundations related to their protection.
The star chooses vegan dishes such as fruits, vegetables, and salads. Her dedication to the cause goes beyond her personal choice as she is the co-founder of Orange Twins Rescue, a non-profit animal rescue organization based in Los Angeles.
Kristen Bell
Actress Kristen Bell has been a vegetarian since she was 11 years old. In 2011, she and her husband Dax Shepard, inspired by the documentary Forks Over Knives, briefly went vegan.
However, concerns about consuming the right amount of calories led her to return to vegetarianism during her first pregnancy in 2013.
Natalie Portman
Actress Natalie Portman followed a strict vegan diet, which she temporarily changed during her pregnancy to include eggs and dairy products in her diet. The star frankly shared her experience during an interview with the Q100 Bert Show in Atlanta.
Despite this, Portman continues to consciously choose food and talks about the peculiarities of a vegan lifestyle.