THE CELEBRITIES WHO USE THEIR MONEY TO TORTURE ANIMALS
AND THOSE WHO DON'T
As animal supporters, you have probably all seen the posters which feature celebrities in the buff declaring that they would rather go naked then wear fur or encouraging people to ink not mink. While we can probably assume that these celebrities are supporters of animal rights and are not stocking their wardrobes full of the furs and skins of the tortured animals, what about the celebrities who are supporting animal cruelty and abuse. In a round about way you may be supporting animal abuse as well. Celebrities make their money from us. When we buy their cds, movies, books, go to the cinema, wear their clothes, buy their perfumes, attend their concerts or buy magazine they are featured in we are supporting them and their lifestyle. So here is an overview of some celebrities who support animal abuse and some who don't. Next time you buy one of their products, please think where your money is going.
Rihanna - The singer (I use the term loosely) is a massive fan of covering her body in the tortured remains of animals and calling it fashion. She has been seen countless times around the world wearing oversize fur coats, feathers, leather and snake skin. She has been called out countless times by Peta and other animal rights groups for her love of fur, but shows indifference to these animals who are tortured. Could this be where your hard earned money is going to?
Kanye and Kim - The man who refers to himself as a god, compared himself to Walt Disney and called the Kardashians the most remarkable people of our time. It really is no shock that a man (if we can call him this) would have the ability to think of anyone other then himself, let alone defenceless animals. He is famous for wearing fur coats and scarfs and has even started his own fashion line which incorporates crocodile skin, fox fur and the fur of unborn lambs (because wearing dead animal flesh was just not inhumane enough for him). While we are at it, add his now wife to the list. Kim is also a known fan of animal skin, with Peta targeting her at a fashion event in 2012 were she was flour bombed.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - The twins have been long time supporters of fur and skin as part of fashion. Mary-Kate once bragged that her closet contains thousands of dollars worth of fur. They also incorporate fur into their fashion label the row and have even been honoured with fashion awards for doing so.
Joan Rivers- As if her ghastly distasteful show wasn't enough to turn people violently ill, she has also been sporting the skin of animals on her plastic surgery riddled body for longer then most of us have been alive. If you watch her shows you are supporting her fur habit.
Beyoncé - Beyoncé is known for her love of fur, leather and skin. She frequently walks the streets of various cities donning this so called fashion. However, in 2013 Beyoncé and Jay Z decided to go vegan in order to become healthier. This is wonderful news you may say. Well lets not get ahead of ourselves. Beyoncé was seen entering three vegan restaurants in 2013 wearing fur and leather. One of the biggest rules of being a vegan broken and then rubbed in the face of her fellow vegan dieters. Her and Jay Z still wear fur, leather and skin to this day. If you spend your money on their merchandise you are helping them buy these animal products.
Paris Hilton - The girl responsible for starting the trend of people being famous for being famous. Paris frequently declares her love of animals and showcases how well her dogs are treated. However, Paris is also a massive fan of fur and animal products. She was flour bombed by Peta back in 2006, however, this has not stopped her from wearing animal products. She is also the one who turned tiny puppies and dogs into fashion accessories to be carried around in purses.
Jennifer Lopez - Is a proud wearer of minks, foxes, rabbits and chinchillas. These were also incorporated into her clothing line.
Lady Gaga - Proudly wore a dress to an award ceremony that was entirely made out of the flesh of a dead animal, more commonly referred to as beef. So it is probably no surprise that she wears fur on a daily basis.
AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT ANIMAL RIGHTS
Leonardo Dicaprio - Leo has long been a massive supporter of environmental and animal conservation. He has started his own foundation the Leonardo Dicaprio foundation which has given $3 million to help protect the oceans, over $1 million to protect elephants and countless other millions to protect other threatened species and habitats. He also co-wrote, produced and narrated the film ' The 11th hour'.
Ellen DeGeneres - The host of the Ellen show and all around beautiful person, Ellen is a proud vegan who has rescued many animals.
Cate Blanchett - Cate is the co-artistic director of the Sydney Theater Company and was a key proponent of Greening the Wharf, a project that saw over 1900 solar panels be installed the the Whard Theatre. This means 70% of the theatres electricity source comes from solar power. The theatre has also started to reuse and recycle their props and costumes and is on the way to being carbon neutral.
Gisele Bundchen - She was hailed the Best Green International Celebrity thanks to her work in ecological conservation and education. She has an eco friendly shoe line and has raised funds for conservation efforts in the Amazon and Atlantic Rainforest. Her and her Husband also built a mega mansion which was completely self sufficient and environmentally friendly.
Maroon 5 - They encourage recycling at their concerts, donate a portion of ticket sales to Global Cool, played at Live Earth and headlines the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. They are strong supporters of Environmental Media Assoication and use biodiesel- powered tour buses.
Brad Pitt - His Make It Right Foundation is on track to finish 150 homes in New Orleans which will all sport environmentally friendly features. The U.S Green Building Council has celebrated the star for his role in establishing " the largest and greenest single family community in the world".
Al Gore - Enough said.
There are countless other celebrities out there who support animal and environmental rights. Please research who and what you are supporting before you hand over your hard earned money.
