Whether it’s for ethical, health-related, moral, environmental or simply taste, there are many reasons for someone to choose to become vegan.

While the lifestyle choice has proved divisive over the years, on January 3 an employment tribunal in the UK ruled for the first time that ethical veganism is a 'philosophical belief' and is protected by law.

According to Vegan Society research conducted in 2018, there are around 600,000 vegans in Great Britain, which is estimated to be up from 150,000 two years prior.

Among those who consume a vegan diet – which prohibits the consumption of animal products such as meat, fish, dairy and eggs – are celebrities including Beyoncé, Jenna Dewan and Miley Cyrus.

Here are the vegan celebrities you need to know: