As millions settled down to binge the new third season of Stranger Things, it came to light that actress Sadie Sink is a dedicated vegan thanks to influence from actor Woody Harrelson. 

The actress of character Max Mayfield revealed in an interview that she’s a ‘passionate vegan’ after being initially vegetarian from a year.

“I am a passionate Vegan. I actually was a vegetarian for about a year and when I was working on The Glass Castle with Woody Harrelson he and his family inspired me to become a vegan,” she said.

Saidie is outspoken on animal rights issues on social media, and said documentary Black Fish, which exposes brutal conditions for orcas at Sea World, had a huge impact on her.

She posted on Instagram earlier last year: “As you all know I’m a huge animal lover and passionate vegan. I’m so excited to partner with @hourglasscosmetics to spread the word on the importance of cruelty free beauty! 

“This limited edition sweatshirt I am wearing is available exclusively on their website for $60 and 100% of the profits will support the @nonhuman.rights.project. The Nonhuman Rights Project is an amazing organization working to secure legally recognized fundamental rights for nonhuman animals. Join the movement! #ad”

And she also joined the Body Shop’s campaign against animal testing last year.

She wrote: “80% of countries around the world still have no laws against animal testing in cosmetics. I am #ForeverAgainstAnimalTesting. Please join me in supporting #thebodyshop and @crueltyfreeintl’s campaign to help ban animal testing in cosmetics globally. Sign the petition by following the link in my bio and on @thebodyshop #ad”

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Oli Gross

Oli’s career and personal ethical values both help shape his reporting of the diverse world of veganism. His background is in local newspaper and magazine journalism, and his work has included reporting court cases, celebrity interviews, business analysis, food and drink features and government legislation.

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