Celebrities Who Don’t Support The Use Of Fur

The fashion world is changing, with growing concern for animal welfare and ethical production. This shift is largely thanks to well-known actors and musicians who are choosing not to wear fur, both in public appearances and in their work. They frequently team up with groups like PETA to highlight the often harsh realities of fur farming. This has led many major fashion brands to stop using fur altogether. Here are some celebrities who have spoken out to support more humane fashion choices.

Pink

For years, Pink has publicly spoken out against the use of fur. She famously appeared naked on a PETA billboard in New York City during Fashion Week to protest the industry. Pink has explained that she used to wear fur but later realized how cruel it was. Her message encourages people to be confident and comfortable with who they are, without needing to wear animal fur.

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron is a dedicated animal rights advocate who has famously chosen to feature her rescued dogs on magazine covers instead of fur coats. Working with PETA, she’s raised awareness about the cruelty animals face in the fur industry. She consistently encourages pet adoption and has committed to never wearing real fur, whether for movie roles or public appearances.

Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes participated in a PETA campaign to speak out against the fur industry. She decided to stop wearing fur after discovering the cruel methods used to obtain it. Mendes has urged her followers to avoid designers who still use fur, emphasizing that there are excellent fake fur options available.

Penélope Cruz

Penelope Cruz has long been a vocal opponent of the fur industry, joining other celebrities in speaking out against it. She actively promotes alternatives to fur, both in her personal style and through her work in films. By consistently choosing synthetic materials, she’s helped raise awareness about the ethical concerns surrounding fur in the fashion world.

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson is a well-known advocate for animal rights, especially within the entertainment industry. She actively works to stop the fur trade by contacting designers and leaders worldwide, asking them to ban fur imports. This includes consistent campaigning and joining demonstrations across the globe, and she regularly volunteers with groups dedicated to preventing animal cruelty.

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson made a bold statement against fur by posing nude in an ad, declaring she’d rather go without clothes than wear it. The actress, known for her role on ‘Empire,’ highlighted the cruel conditions animals face on fur farms, emphasizing that true beauty stems from kindness and empathy. She consistently champions ethical and cruelty-free fashion choices in her work.

Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn recently shared a video exposing the harsh conditions on fur farms in China. She explained that she used to wear fur, but changed her mind after seeing the disturbing footage of how the animals are treated. The actress became visibly upset and cried while talking about the suffering animals endure for the sake of fashion, and has now committed to never wearing fur again.

Tim Gunn

Tim Gunn, known for his work in fashion on television, has spoken out against using fur. He narrated a PETA video exposing the harsh conditions in the fur industry and encourages designers to create looks without animal skins. Gunn feels that wearing fur is outdated and simply isn’t needed in today’s world.

Stella McCartney

I’ve always admired Stella McCartney. She’s been a vegetarian her whole life, and that commitment really shines through in her work – she’s never used leather or fur! It just goes to show you can have incredibly luxurious fashion without harming animals. She’s always finding new, sustainable materials, and I think she’s a true leader in making the fashion industry more ethical and kinder to animals. I’m really inspired by her dedication.

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix is a committed vegan and a strong advocate for animal rights. He actively protests against industries that exploit animals, including the wool and fur trades, and has featured in campaigns against them. He also uses his platform, like award acceptance speeches, to raise awareness about animal welfare issues, and avoids wearing any animal products in his films.

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus is a passionate vegan and often uses her social media platforms to advocate for animal rights. She’s spoken out against designers who still use fur, and instead promotes cruelty-free fashion by frequently wearing statement pieces made of faux fur. This helps inspire her younger fans to make more ethical and conscious choices as consumers.

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish made a significant impact on the fashion industry by persuading Oscar de la Renta to stop selling fur. She agreed to wear one of their dresses to the Met Gala, but only if the company promised to change its policies. Eilish is a vocal advocate for veganism and raising awareness about how animal agriculture affects the environment, and her influence as a popular singer helped bring about this real change.

Ricky Gervais

As a movie and TV fan, I’ve noticed Ricky Gervais is really outspoken about animal rights, and I admire that. He doesn’t hold back when he sees animal abuse, especially when it comes to the fur industry – he constantly calls them out, and rightly so! It just seems so unnecessary and cruel. Beyond just talking about it, he actually puts his money where his mouth is, donating to animal charities and backing laws to stop fur farming. Honestly, his direct way of speaking really brings attention to these issues, which is awesome.

Kesha

Kesha has spoken out against the killing of seals for their fur, asking the Canadian government to stop the practice. She feels that fashion should be enjoyable and cruelty-free, and encourages her fans to choose fake fur instead.

Leona Lewis

Singer Leona Lewis narrated a disturbing video revealing the harsh realities of the exotic skin and fur trade. A committed vegetarian, she’s also created her own beauty and fashion brands that don’t involve animal cruelty. Lewis personally avoids all animal products, making sure even her performance outfits are made ethically. She continues to be a strong, yet understated, advocate for responsible shopping.

Maggie Q

Maggie Q is a dedicated activist known for speaking out against Canada Goose and the fur industry. She’s used creative methods like body painting to promote veganism and raise awareness about animal welfare. Maggie Q believes her compassionate choices are key to her well-being and actively champions the rights of animals.

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone is well-known for her commitment to veganism, famously posing nude for a PETA campaign to promote the lifestyle. For many years, she’s followed a vegetarian diet and avoids all animal products, including wool, leather, and fur. The actress, best known for her role in ‘Clueless,’ has also written books explaining the advantages of a plant-based diet and makes sure her clothing choices align with her values.

Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot famously left her acting career to focus on protecting animals. She was an early and outspoken critic of Canada’s seal fur trade, and later founded an organization dedicated to animal rights around the world. Today, she’s remembered more for her animal advocacy work than for her movies.

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger was an early supporter of the “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign, and has been a vocal opponent of fur for many years. She’s even protested outside stores that sell fur and continues to encourage fashion designers to stop using it.

Christina Applegate

As a big movie fan, I was really touched to see Christina Applegate using her platform to speak out for animals. She shared that she made the compassionate decision to go vegetarian and give up fur once she understood the suffering involved. It’s awesome that she’s so dedicated to animal welfare, supporting charities and encouraging people to adopt pets – especially around the holidays. She’s really trying to inspire us all to make kinder choices, and I think that’s fantastic.

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson, known for ‘The X-Files,’ teamed up with PETA for an ad to advocate for animal welfare. She’s been a dedicated animal rights activist for years, speaking out against practices like fur farming and the use of bear fur in the Queen’s Guard’s hats. Anderson actively uses her platform to urge politicians to improve animal protection laws.

Kate Winslet

I was really moved by a video Kate Winslet narrated – it showed just how cruel the foie gras and fur industries are. It’s amazing to me that she even took legal action against a magazine that made up stories about her diet, claiming she ate animal products when she doesn’t. She’s a true advocate for animals and constantly speaks up for their well-being. She’s asked her fans, like me, to avoid buying things that cause animals unnecessary pain, and I’m definitely trying to follow her lead!

Viola Davis

Viola Davis stopped wearing fur once she learned about how the fur industry operates. She generously donated her old fur coats to PETA, where they were used to provide warmth and comfort to animals in need. Davis feels that compassion should be shown to all creatures, and her choice is part of a larger movement in Hollywood away from using animal fur.

Gisele Bündchen

Okay, so the latest Vogue Paris cover featuring Gisele Bündchen is… striking, to say the least! She’s cradling a baby kangaroo, and it’s all part of a really powerful message about ditching real fur. Gisele made it clear – it’s a no-go for her and her family. Honestly, it’s great to see someone with her reach consistently using her voice to champion environmental issues and animal welfare. She really believes you can have high fashion without causing harm, and I have to say, I completely agree. It’s a beautiful shoot with a really important point.

Krysten Ritter

Krysten Ritter is known for her activism, including a campaign against SeaWorld and the fur industry. She’s a passionate knitter and prefers using synthetic yarns. Ritter also uses her social media platform to advocate for pet adoption by frequently featuring her rescue dog, and she speaks out about the importance of kindness within the entertainment world.

Wendy Williams

Wendy Williams participated in an ad campaign in Times Square promoting a fur-free lifestyle. She shared that she previously wore fur but now believes in choosing alternatives. On her talk show, she encouraged viewers to learn about these options and to carefully check clothing labels to ensure they weren’t buying real animal fur.

RZA

RZA, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, is a strong advocate for veganism. He teamed up with PETA to urge people to ditch fur and meat, believing that compassion for animals is essential for personal and spiritual development. He points out that harming animals isn’t necessary for either survival or fashion.

Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons, a prominent figure in hip-hop, has followed a vegan lifestyle for years. He created a clothing line that avoids fur, offering fashionable and ethical choices. Simmons also actively promotes compassionate living by speaking at colleges and other events, and he works to strengthen animal protection laws in the U.S.

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck is a vocal opponent of animal cruelty, speaking out against the fur industry and the use of animals in circuses. He feels that how we treat animals reflects a serious ethical problem, and actively supports organizations that rescue and provide safe havens for them. This commitment extends to his personal life, as he consistently chooses vegan food and clothing.

Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara is a passionate advocate for animal rights and has turned that passion into action. She created Hiraeth, a high-end fashion brand that uses only vegan materials – meaning no animal products at all. She’s also been actively involved in protests, like one in West Hollywood against the sale of fur, and lends her voice to documentaries that reveal the often harsh realities of factory farming. Through her work, Mara demonstrates that you can have luxurious fashion without using leather or fur.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman follows a vegan lifestyle and extends this to her work, asking for plant-based materials in her movie costumes. She’s also a champion of eco-friendly fashion, having created her own line of vegan shoes. Portman produced a documentary inspired by the book ‘Eating Animals’ to raise awareness about food choices and their impact. She feels that the things we buy reflect the kind of future we want to create.

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is a vocal advocate for animal welfare, actively campaigning against the use of animals in entertainment and fashion. He’s spoken out against cruel practices like the dog fur trade, even narrating a video exposing its harsh realities. Cowell encourages other celebrities to avoid wearing fur and is a dedicated supporter of animal shelters, demonstrating his love for dogs and all animals.

Morrissey

Morrissey is a passionate vegetarian and a strong advocate for animal rights. He doesn’t allow meat to be sold at his concerts and has famously protested against the fur industry, even leaving the stage when he’s seen audience members wearing it. This dedication to animal welfare is a key part of his image and is reflected in his music, like the song ‘Meat Is Murder’.

Sia

Sia allowed her song ‘Free the Animal’ to be used in an online campaign protesting against fur. She’s also working with designers to create animal-friendly shoes and accessories. While she typically keeps her face hidden, Sia is outspoken about animal welfare, encouraging people to check clothing labels to make sure no animals were harmed in the making of their items.

Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik, known for her roles as an actress and her background in neuroscience, is a vegan who actively avoids wearing wool or fur. She’s shared her reasons in a video and even published a cookbook filled with vegan recipes. Bialik also prioritizes teaching her children to be kind to animals and to avoid products that harm them.

Emily Deschanel

Emily Deschanel is a dedicated vegan and actively supports animal welfare, having served on the board of Farm Sanctuary. While filming ‘Bones,’ she worked with the costume department to make sure her character’s outfits didn’t include any animal products. Deschanel often discusses how being vegan helps the environment and is strongly against the fur industry for both ethical and environmental reasons.

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker doesn’t eat meat and is a strong supporter of animal rights, working with groups like PETA. He’s spoken out in public service announcements about treating animals with kindness, believing that compassion should be extended to all creatures. He also personally avoids wearing fur and encourages others to make the same choice.

Bethenny Frankel

Bethenny Frankel recently appeared nude on a billboard as a protest against the fur industry. She explained that she doesn’t want to support clothing made using animal cruelty, and is using her influence to encourage people to shop more ethically. Frankel urges her followers to find out where their clothes are made and how the animals involved are treated.

Khloé Kardashian

Khloé Kardashian stopped wearing fur after seeing upsetting videos of how animals are skinned. She famously made a statement by wearing a coat with the message “F*ck Yo Fur” painted on the back. Although she left PETA in 2012 following a protest involving flour, she continued to speak out against fur and has since promoted the use of faux fur in her clothing designs.

Anjelica Huston

As a lifelong movie fan, I’ve always admired Anjelica Huston, and I was really touched to learn about her animal advocacy. She actually wrote to the Irish government, asking them to outlaw fur farming – it’s something I’ve felt strongly about for years. Apparently, she even narrated a video showing the awful conditions coyotes endure for their fur, which sounds heartbreaking. But it doesn’t stop there! She’s also generously donated her own fur coats to be used as bedding for rescued wildlife. It’s amazing to see someone with her platform using it to help protect animals and prevent needless suffering. It really makes you respect her even more.

Ireland Baldwin

Like her mother, Ireland Baldwin partnered with PETA for their campaign against fur. She strongly believes animals shouldn’t be killed for their fur, saying she’d rather go without clothes than wear it. Baldwin considers the fur industry inhumane and old-fashioned, and often uses her social media to support eco-friendly and sustainable clothing brands.

Jhené Aiko

As a huge Jhené Aiko fan, I was really moved by her recent work with the “Drop the Fur” campaign. She actually posed nude to make a statement about being proud to support cruelty-free fashion, which I think is incredible. She’s always talked about her deep love for animals, and she explained she just can’t stand the thought of them suffering for clothing. It really made me think about where my own clothes come from, and she’s encouraging all her fans to do the same – to just consider the source of what we wear.

Waka Flocka Flame

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame participated in an ad campaign called “Ink, Not Mink,” appearing shirtless to promote the message. He explained that he’s adopted a more compassionate lifestyle, including changes to his diet, and feels wearing fur isn’t necessary with so many other options available. By speaking out, he’s helping animal rights groups connect with people who might not usually pay attention to their cause.

Steve-O

As a movie and pop culture fan, I’ve always been fascinated by Steve-O. Beyond the crazy stunts, he’s a really dedicated activist. He’s actually been arrested for protesting against SeaWorld, and he’s a huge advocate for animal rights – seriously, he’s a passionate vegan and actively campaigns against the fur industry. It’s kind of ironic, seeing as he has a ‘Yeah Dude!’ tattoo and is known for pushing boundaries, but he takes animal welfare incredibly seriously. He’s really smart about using his massive social media platform to shine a light on animal cruelty, and I think it’s awesome that he uses his influence for good.

Christian Serratos

Christian Serratos, known for her role in ‘The Walking Dead,’ recently participated in a photoshoot staged in a creepy forest to speak out against the fur industry. As a vegetarian who doesn’t wear animal products, Serratos wants to advocate for animals harmed for the sake of fashion. She’s also hoping to inspire her younger fans to make kind and responsible choices.

Roselyn Sánchez

Roselyn Sánchez participated in a nude ad campaign to protest against the use of fur. She explained that she wants to instill in her children a respect for all life. Sánchez feels true style doesn’t need to involve harming animals, and she actively supports Latino designers who create products without using cruel practices.

Madelaine Petsch

Madelaine Petsch has followed a vegan lifestyle since childhood. Known for her role on ‘Riverdale,’ she’s a strong advocate for veganism, famously wearing a dress made of bok choy in a promotional campaign. She avoids wearing fur and leather and shares cruelty-free living tips with her followers on YouTube.

Sadie Sink

After becoming friends with Woody Harrelson while filming, Sadie Sink decided to become vegan. She also supports eco-friendly fashion, working with brands that don’t use animal products, and actively campaigns against fur farming. Sink feels that young people can be a driving force for positive change in the fashion world.

Evanna Lynch

Evanna Lynch, known for her role in ‘Harry Potter,’ is a passionate advocate for veganism and animal rights. She shares her views through a podcast and also created a beauty box filled with products that haven’t been tested on animals. A certified yoga instructor, Evanna consistently speaks out against the use of fur and leather, and promotes a lifestyle of non-violence.

Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne is a vocal advocate for animal rights, having spoken out against SeaWorld and the fur industry. She’s a committed animal lover who doesn’t want to wear fur and encourages her followers to learn more about how animals are treated by watching documentaries. She also actively supports laws aimed at stopping the sale of fur in California.

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2026-01-23 15:20