Yes, Woody Harrelson has been a vegan for more than 30 years.
Long before the creation of contemporary conveniences like Starbuck’s soy milk, Beyond Burgers, and non-dairy Ben & Jerry's ice cream, actor Woody Harrelson has been a vegan for more than 30 years.
In the past, going vegan practically mandated that you consume whole plant-based foods because manufactured vegan items were incredibly uncommon.
The Prime Time Emmy winner gave up dairy products first, as opposed to how most people do it—by becoming vegetarian first, then vegan. Harrelson told Metro in a 2014 interview: “I was on a bus when I was about 24, and this girl saw me blow my nose—and I had acne all over my face. She told me I was obviously lactose intolerant and that if I gave up dairy, my symptoms would disappear in a matter of days. She was right.”
Harrelson discussed how eating steak and hamburgers made him feel drowsy in the same interview. But his energy levels increased once he stopped eating animal products. He stated this in an article by InStyle that is frequently cited but has since been taken down. "I eat vegan, but I eat mostly raw." "If I have a cooked meal, I feel my energy drop. So when I first started shifting my diet, it wasn’t as much a moral or an ethical pursuit but an energetic pursuit.”
Is Woody Harrelson an activist?
Yes, Harrelson actively spreads the pro-plant message and works to make it happen. He teamed up with the animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in 2019 to oppose a Texas pig rodeo.
Harrelson was one of several famous people who supported the Million Dollar Vegan campaign to get Pope Francis to observe a vegan fast during Lent. Since then, the leader of the Catholic Church has issued remarks urging young people to reduce their meat consumption in order to help prevent the climate catastrophe.
Additionally, he raised his voice and expressed support for the ongoing Meat-Free Mondays campaign started by Sir Paul McCartney. And even if it was just for laughs, actor Woody Harrelson introduced his vegan viewpoint in the fourth episode of season 11 of the HBO sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Harrelson also served as the narrator of “Kiss the Ground,” a 2020 Netflix documentary about regenerative agriculture that portrays a hopeful view of the future of the climate should we move away from monoculture. Even though the movie isn't overtly vegan, Harrelson is passionate about protecting and regenerating the biodiversity of the world.
At a panel discussion for the Idaho Sun Valley Film Festival in 2022, Harrelson made the statement: “We’ve got a lot of corporate industrial agriculture, and the way they do it now is extremely destructive, given pesticide use and the destruction of soil.” “Regenerating soil can be a great way to mitigate the effects of global warming.”
Does Woody Harrelson invest in vegan products?
Yes, actors Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson both made investments in the plant-based meat company Abbot's Butcher in October 2021. The company, which has its headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, is known for its pea protein-based vegan meats that are also canola oil, soy, and gluten-free.
As a friend and supporter of the Sarno brothers, Harrelson invested in their vegan seafood line in 2020, along with Paris Hilton and Shailene Woodley.
In Baltimore, Maryland, a building that houses the vegan restaurant L'eau de Vie is owned by Harrelson. Sadly, the building has been transformed into an upscale apartment and the restaurant has subsequently closed after opening on the ground floor of the new apartment building.
FAQs
A. Yes, Woody Harrelson has been a vegan for over 30 years.
A. Yes, Harrelson actively supports veganism, collaborating with PETA, advocating Meat-Free Mondays, and backing climate-conscious initiatives.
A. Harrelson invested in Abbot's Butcher and vegan seafood, supporting plant-based alternatives.
