8 celebrities who have given up being vegan

• Although many people are vegan, this plant-based diet doesn't work for everyone. Some celebrities have been open about their experiences giving up a vegan diet.
• Although she said she followed veganism for eight years, comedian Ellen DeGeneres recently shared that she stopped being vegan "for no real reason."
• Natalie Portman said she stopped being vegan while she was pregnant in 2011 but has since said she's back to following a plant-based diet.
• Rapper Waka Flocka Flame has said he thinks "the public scared [him] from being vegan."
• Liam Hemsworth said he gave up a vegan diet after he dealt with a health complication.
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Switching to a vegan diet is a major lifestyle change that comes with both benefits and drawbacks — and it is not for everyone.

When someone decides to follow veganism, they are cutting out all animal products from their diet, including meat, eggs, and dairy. And although there are many celebrities who lead plant-based lifestyles, veganism is certainly not sustainable or practical for everyone.

Here are some celebrities who have spoken about giving up being vegan.