Angela Simmons stripped down for PETA. The Pastry shoe and clothing designer followed the path of her media mogul uncle Russell Simmons and transitioned to a vegetarian lifestyle. And nowadays, the best way to affirm your new lifestyle as a celebrity is to pose nude for PETA.
“I wanted to bring attention to a vegan lifestyle and raise awareness for PETA. I feel it’s very important to show compassion for all of God’s creations–and adopting a vegan diet for me is the best way to live a healthier lifestyle and keep innocent animals from suffering.”
“I really want people to know what happens to animals … Animals have feelings, and I think it’s important we take action”
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