Many people are aware of Natalie Portman’s dedication to a vegan diet. She has mentioned it in several interviews as well as in other types of discussions.

But did you know that she has been eating a meat free diet since she was a child?

In fact, Natalie Portman was only nine years old when she made the decision to eat a meat free diet! Becoming vegetarian before it was ever popular.

And aside from her brief return to being vegetarian during two of her pregnancies. She has kept to a vegan diet for about eight years. Becoming one of the most well-known celebrities who follows a vegan diet!

Becoming a Vegan Influencer

Natalie Portman is a name that most will recognize as she has starred in many award-winning films.

But Natalie has taken her fame a step further and has become what we would call an influencer in the way of human rights.

She is a proud feminist and has spoken on many social issue and social justice causes. And she has drawn her vegan diet into that mix. Helping to create a better picture of the horrors that are inflicted on animals.

She even narrated the film Eating Animals in 2017.

Natalie has never been afraid to share her passion for veganism and has only spoken out more and more over the years!

Natalie’s speech at the WE Day California especially struck a chord within thousands of students. As she expertly tied together the topic of veganism with social issues.

Helping to further muddy the line that we draw between humans and animals and how we treat each other.

“So now lots of people make fun of vegans, right? Lots of people make fun of anybody who cares about anything deeply, right? But I’m here to say, it is always a great thing to care whether its environmental issues, animal rights, women’s rights, equality, never be afraid to show how much you care “. Natalie encouraged the 16,000 students that she was speaking to.

Helping to break down that wall of embarrassment that is often around those who care enough about animal rights to change their lifestyle.

“It is Always a Great Thing to Care “

One of the most inspiring parts of Natalie Portman’s vegan journey is not just her commitment to it. But her boldness when addressing it to her fans.

In all of her speeches on veganism she has encouraged people to be brave and bold because as she has said. “It is always a good thing to care “.

As one of the most successful female actresses with a fulfilling career Natalie Portman helps to eliminate the vegan stigma.

Showing that anybody can be vegan if they choose to. It just comes down to living a more conscious lifestyle where we question what is being put on our plate.

About Author:

Abigail Jane is a freelance writer who specializes in health and lifestyle. She has been vegan for about seven years and always jumps at the chance to spread awareness.
She loves to volunteer at animal shelters, eat plenty of good vegan food and cuddle her fur babies.