Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi have scooped up a $10 million horse ranch way outside Los Angeles in Westlake Village, California. The pair have long expressed interest in one day retiring from the hustle and bustle and just enjoying the simple life. “It’s our dream that we’ll end up in a sweet country [...]
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“I personally chose to go vegan because I educated myself on factory farming and cruelty to animals, and I suddenly realized that what was on my plate were living things, with feelings. And I just couldn’t disconnect myself from it any longer. I read books like “Diet for a New America” and saw documentaries like [...]
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If you’ve ever wanted to know why we gave the coveted Vegan Celebrity of 2009 first place prize to Ellen Degeneres, just watch this video.
Last week, Ellen brought on her personal chef – Roberto Martin — to teach viewers how to make a delicious vegan meal. On the menu was: mashed potatoes, field roast with [...]
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Wanna support a good cause and hang out with some of your favorite celebrities at an amazing party? Then look no further.
On Saturday, September 5th, you can join Honorary Gala Chair Ellen DeGeneres and many other kickass celebrities at the Animal Acres 2009 Gala celebration!
The event starts at 5:00 pm with the “Cowtail Party”, where celebrity [...]
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I’m not gonna lie — vegan celebrities are probably on my mind a bit more than the average person. It just sort of comes with the job.
I often find myself turning to friends in movies and whispering, “Pssst…notice in that scene how (insert vegan celebrity) didn’t really eat that sandwich. Yeah, it’s totally cause he’s VEG.” Or [...]
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Attention ladies: If you plan on attending Universal Studio’s “Eco-Fair” this coming Sunday and feel a little flushed, don’t blame it on Global Warming. Chances are, Dancing with the Stars’ front runner Gilles Marini is the culprit. The actor will will sign autographs, greet fans and maybe shake it a bit when he makes a [...]
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In true HSUS style, the stars shone brightly at the 23rd Genesis Awards last week in Beverly Hills. Dedicated to ending the Canadian Seal Hunt, the GAs also presented the Wyler Award to Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, for their leadership in making news on behalf of animals. The award, named after Genesis [...]
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Much has been said about Earthlings — the stunning documentary about how dependent human beings are on animals. Ellen DeGeneres credits the film with making her go vegan, but acknowledges, “I don’t know if people will actually sit through it, but if they could, it would be amazing. It’s hard to watch.”
Obviously, there’s a great [...]
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On Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, Portia De Rossi appeared in a humorous mock-PSA apologizing to all those she has offended by falling in love and marrying Ellen DeGeneres. The clip focuses on some ridiculous Prop 8 supporters (including a poor Labrador pup) and comes as the California Supreme Court is in the midst of [...]
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Like other celebrities before them, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have dreams to leave the hustle and bustle of LA and retire to a quiet farm life.
In a recent interview, de Rossi was asked what she and her wife might do once the camera stop rolling. “It’s our dream that we’ll end up in [...]
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