List of vegans

List of Vegans

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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".

See also

• Veganism
• List of vegetarian festivals
• List of vegan organizations