From Hulu and Netflix to HBO and other networks, there are
so many great shows nowadays. You can’t possibly watch them all. That’s why I
want to bring to your attention a new show on Paramount Network called American Woman. In all honesty, I have
not watched it yet (though it does seem binge-worthy). But I couldn’t help
noticing that it stars two of the most outspoken vegan actresses today: Alicia
Silverstone and Mena Suvari. How badass are these two women? I’m glad you
asked.
Alicia Silverstone has been vegan for well over a decade and
has spoken out for animals ever since she rose to stardom in the ’90s. She’s
appeared in multiple pro-vegan campaigns throughout the years. In addition to
running her vegan blog, The Kind Life,
Silverstone has authored two books that focus on plant-based
eating and being a vegan
mom. Silverstone states:
Nothing’s changed my life more. I feel better about myself as a person, being conscious and responsible for my actions, and I lost weight and my skin cleared up and I got bright eyes, and I just became stronger and healthier and happier. Can’t think of anything better in the world to be but be vegan.
Newer to the scene, but no less passionate, Mena Suvari
recently celebrated
her decision to go vegan in a number of high-profile interviews. On going
plant-based, she told US Weekly, “You’re
doing a good thing for the environment, you’re doing a good thing for animals
and you’re saving a lot of money. She went into more detail with Gulf News when she explained, “I’ve been
vegan for almost 10 months now and I went completely cruelty-free in my life
even with my beauty products and my whole wardrobe. And all of us at Mercy For
Animals were super excited last year when Suvari attended our annual all-vegan
music festival, Circle
V.
These two women are shining examples of the power of
influence and celebrity. They’re both using their platform to speak out about
the benefits of a compassionate vegan diet
and the plight of farmed
animals.
But you don’t need to be a star to make a difference. All of
us have the power to create a better world for animals who suffer needlessly at
factory farms. You can get active on social media, organize a vegan potluck, or
leaflet at your local university, for example. MFA also offers some fantastic
ways to volunteer and get
involved.
Inspired to take your activism to the next level? Start here.