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AFI, Punk band AFI is an entirely vegetarian band and actively supports animal rights. AFI lead-singer Davey Havok has been vegan since 1998. Havok has said the following of his choice to go vegan: "I became a vegetarian out of compassion for animals and to live as healthy as possible. I realized soon after that I was truly concerned with nonviolent consumption and my own health, a vegan diet was the best decision."Alicia Silverstone, Actress This 31 year-old actress was made famous by the movie Clueless. She rescued her dog Samson from the pound and promotes many animal protection causes.Alyssa Milano, Actress Known for her popular television roles on Charmed, and Who's the Boss?, Alyssa Milano dedicates her freetime to baseball and humanitarian causes. She is a huge fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and speaks out for UNICEF and for animal rights. Alyssa is vegetarian and cares for companion dogs, birds, and horses.Amy Ray, Singer Amy Ray is a singer and guitar player with the band Indigo Girls and is known for using her fame for many progressive political causes, including animal protection.Andre 3000, Rapper/Producer/Actor Outkast's Andre 3000 is famous for hit singles including "Hey ya!" and "The Way You Move." Andre was named PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian of the Year in 2004 and played the voice of the crow in the film Charlotte's Web.
Avril Lavigne, Singer Bob Dylan, Singer/Songwriter Named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century and ranked #2 in Rolling Stone Magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, Bob Dylan is a music and cultural legend. Dylan is a longtime vegetarian and peace activist. Bob Marley, late Singer/Musician Considered the most famous reggae performer of all time, Bob Marley lived his entire life as a vegan, a lifestyle followed by many in the Rastafarian faith.Brendan Brazier, Ironman Triathlete Canadian athlete Brendan Brazier was the 2003 and 2006 Champion of the Canadian 50 kilometer Ultra Marathon. He has developed his own vegan meal replacement food product line and is the author of Canadian best-selling Thrive: A Guide to Optimal Health and Performace throughPlant-based Whole Foods. Carl Lewis, Olympic Track Star 9-time Olympic Gold medalist Carl Lewis was named the "Sportsman of the Century" by the International Olympic Committee and "Olympian of the Century" by Sports Illustrated magazine. Lewis won Olympic gold medals and World Championship gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and long jump. In the 1991 World Championships, Lewis set world records in the 100m race and in the long jump. After the competition, Lewis attributed his achievements to his decision to adopt a vegan diet the previous year.Casey Affleck, Actor Ocean's Eleven star Casey Affleck had cats, snakes, guinea pigs, and dogs as companions in his childhood and is a longtime vegan. Casey also regularly campaigns for animal rights causes.
Chris Martin, Singer dead prez, Hip-hop duo Hip-hop superstars M-1 and stic.man are both vegan for ethical reasons.
Dennis Kucinich, Congressman from Ohio. Ed Templeton, Pro Skateboarder This California-born professional skateboarder and artist went vegan in 1990 and said in an interview "Once you read about the meat and dairy industry and the things they do, it is hard to keep supporting them. I didn't want to partake in the killing of animals or spend my money on the whole system." Ed owns and the runs Toy Machine Bloodsucking Skateboard Company.Fiona Apple, Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Fiona Apple won the 1997 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist. Fiona is a strict vegan and has promoted many animal rights causes. In one advertisement for an animal rights group, Fiona said "Millions of people are learning that a vegetarian diet is the healthy choice for themselves, the Earth and the animals."
Good Charlotte, Punk Band Jillian Parry, Miss Teen USA 2000 Jillian Parry was the 2000 Miss Teen USA pageant winner representing the state of Pennsylvania. Jillian was the Co-President of the animal rights club at Penn State University where she went to college and is vegan.Joaquin Phoenix, Actor Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix has been vegan since the age of threee and is a strong animal rights proponent. In 2005, he narrated the film Earthlings, which describes humanity's dependence on and misuse of other animals for food, clothing, and more.Keenan Ivory Wayans, Actor/Comedian Keenan Ivory Wayans became famous for his creation of and starring role in the hit television series In Living Color but has since directed hit movies like Scary Movie (2000) and White Chicks. Wayans is a vegan.
Moby, Musician Natalie Portman, Actress Her starring roles in V for Vendetta and the Star Wars series made her famous but actress Natalie Portman is also a vegetarian since the age of 8.
Paul McCartney, Musician Paul McCartney is one of the founding members of the Beatles. And as if that wasn't enough, he is also a painter, animal rights activist and vegetarian. He has been actively involved in campaigns against seal culls and third world debt. His daughter Stella McCartney is a fashion designer. In her line of clothing she uses no fur or leather.
Russell Simmons, Rapper/Producer/Designer Russell Simmons is the founder of Def Jam Records and the Phat Farm clothing line. He has introduced some of the most influential hip-hop artists to the world. Simmons is a vegan and has promoted animal rights consistently.
Tobey Maguire, Actor Spiderman star Tobey Maguire is a vegetarian and has repeatedly told interviewers of his love for all animals.
Fun fact: The hotdog Tobey is eating in Spiderman 2 is actually a veggie hotdog.
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