Famous Vegans

Pres. Bill Clinton

Former President Bill Clinton recently switched to a plant-based diet, and lost over 20 pounds. His favorites include beans, legumes, vegetables, fruit, almond milk and protein supplements. In an interview with CNN, which you can view here, Clinton recalls going vegan following his heart surgeries, and how he was spurred to eat healthier for his daughter Chelsea's wedding.Credit: CNNM

Portia De Rossi

Portia had always had a love for all animals, but it wasn't until she moved onto a farm with Ellen and realized she couldn't keep a lifestyle where she would be eating animals.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie announced this year that she went from vegetarian to fully vegan due to her lactose intolerance.

Mike Tyson

Mike has said that one of the biggest benefits to living a vegan lifestyle was the removal of drama from his life.

Russell Simmons

Russell is a vegan and devoted to the practice of yoga. Becoming passionate about the both made him more self-aware of his karma and the world at large.

Woody Harrelson

Woody has been a vegan since he was 24 years old, and says after becoming a vegan, he saw an increase in energy and a healthy glow in his skin.

Jenna Dewan Tatum

Jenna Dewan Tatum is the star of "Step Up" and the new TV series, "The Playboy Club." When she's not dancing with her husband, Channing Tatum, Jenna is speaking out on behalf of animal rights. Check out her Vegan Spinach and Quinoa Enchilada recipe right here!

Alanis Morissette

A recently converted vegan, Alanis credits her newfound eating regimen to losing 20 pounds.

Alec Baldwin

Alec stands by his vegan beliefs and claims to have chosen this lifestyle for his love of animals, his personal health and for the environment.

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia said, "Going vegan is the single best thing I've done in my life. I'm so much happier and more confident..." She also runs a vegan blog and wrote the book, "The Kind Diet."

André 3000

One half of the Outkast duo, Andre 3000 declared himself a vegan in 1996, during the making of the band's album, "Aliens."

Anthony Kiedis

Anthony began researching a vegan lifestyle and converted completely when a doctor recommended a vegan diet for his son.

Bryan Adams

Bryan became a vegan at the age of 28 and says it comes from his natural sympathy for animal rights. He says India is the easiest place to find delicious vegan cuisine.

Carrie Anne Moss

The star of "The Matrix" trilogy joins the ranks of some of Hollywood's biggest names when it comes to being a vegan.

Casey Affleck

Casey prides himself as an animal-rights advocate and makes sure to not be seen in movies that have horse riding, trained dogs, lions, Woo bears and other animals.

Emily Deschanel

A committed vegan, Emily hosted a vegan ceremony and reception at her wedding to actor David Hornsby.

James Cromwell

James Cromwell became a vegetarian in 1975 and converted fully to a vegan lifestyle in 1994. He starred in the vegetarian-friendly film, "Babe."

Jared Leto

Jared isn't the only member of the band "30 Seconds to Mars" to go vegan... the whole band is!

Jason Mraz

Not only is Jason Mraz a vegan, but he's a self-proclaimed raw vegan!

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin cites a fishing trip as a 3-year-old as the defining moment he decided to become a vegan. He is passionate about animal rights.

Kathy Freston

Kathy is not only a best-selling author of numerous vegan cookbooks, but has also been featured on The Ellen Show, introducing the audience to some delicious vegan-friendly recipes.

KD Lang

k.d. Lang once made a PSA that included her quote, "We all love animals, but why do we call some of them pets and some of them dinner?"

Lea Michele

Lea went vegan shortly after reading the book, "Skinny Bitch," and now works closely with PETA.

Moby

The multi-platinum selling DJ practices a strict vegan diet and even co-owns a small vegan restaurant in New York called TeaNY.

Olivia Wilde

Olivia has said that since going vegan, she feels more healthy and energetic and has even launched a website to support her vegan lifestyle; "Wilde Things."

Petra Nemcova

Petra cites wanting to help save the world's ocean life as the main reason for her vegan lifestyle.

Ruben Studdard

Ruben claims that since switching to a vegan lifestyle he's lost 100 pounds, and that still doesn't mean he doesn't indulge in the occasional comfort food, as long as it's vegan... of course!

Steve-O

Steve-O has been a loud and proud vegan since 2009.

Sandra Oh

Sandra isn't only a vegan, but she enjoys taking her "Grey's Anatomy" castmates out to local vegan restaurants in Hollywood to show them just how delicious the food can be!

Tobey Maguire

Tobey bulked up his body for "Spider-Man' by consuming massive amounts of tofu for protein.