List of vegans

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List of Vegans[edit | edit source]

This is a comprehensive list of notable individuals who identify as vegans. Vegans are individuals who follow a plant-based diet and abstain from consuming any animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey. This list includes individuals from various fields, such as entertainment, sports, activism, and academia.

Activists[edit | edit source]

  • Gary Francione - American legal scholar and animal rights activist.
  • Melanie Joy - American psychologist and author, known for her work on carnism and veganism.
  • Ingrid Newkirk - British-American animal rights activist and co-founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
  • Peter Singer - Australian philosopher and animal rights activist, known for his book "Animal Liberation".

Athletes[edit | edit source]

  • Lewis Hamilton - British racing driver and seven-time Formula One World Champion.
  • Serena Williams - American professional tennis player, regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
  • Novak Djokovic - Serbian professional tennis player and multiple Grand Slam champion.
  • Hannah Teter - American professional snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist.

Entertainers[edit | edit source]

  • Moby - American musician, DJ, and animal rights activist.
  • Ellen DeGeneres - American comedian, television host, and actress.
  • Natalie Portman - Israeli-American actress and Academy Award winner.
  • Joaquin Phoenix - American actor and animal rights activist.

Authors[edit | edit source]

  • Jonathan Safran Foer - American novelist and author of "Eating Animals".
  • Carol J. Adams - American feminist author and animal rights advocate.
  • Will Tuttle - American author and speaker, known for his book "The World Peace Diet".
  • Ruth Heidrich - American author and triathlete, known for her book "A Race for Life".

Scientists[edit | edit source]

  • Richard Oppenlander - American environmental researcher and author, known for his work on the environmental impact of animal agriculture.
  • T. Colin Campbell - American biochemist and author, known for his book "The China Study".
  • Caldwell Esselstyn - American physician and author, known for his work on preventing and reversing heart disease through plant-based nutrition.
  • Michael Greger - American physician and author, known for his book "How Not to Die".

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