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Cloris Leachman Launches New Vegetarian Ad for PETA
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Cloris Leachman in New York City today unveiling her brand-new “Let Vegetarianism Grow on You” ad. We love you, Cloris!
Cloris Leachman is a remarkable human being. Not only has this talented actor won eight primetime Emmy Awards (more than any other female performer), a Daytime Emmy, and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, she has also appeared in three Mel Brooks films, including Young Frankenstein, which may just qualify her as a comedic genius.
What do you do as an encore to an acting career like that? You hit the road with your one-woman show, write your soon-to-be-released autobiography, and then, at 82 years of age, you trip the light fantastic on the wildly popular Dancing With the Stars, where competitors half your age fall by the wayside. How does she do it? Easy: She chooses to eat vegetarian. Now Cloris is sharing the secret behind her vitality with her fans by posing in a dress made of cabbage for PETA’s newest “Let Vegetarianism Grow on You” ad.
Cloris knows that choosing a vegetarian diet is the best thing that you can do for your health, because vegetarians are 50 percent less likely to develop heart disease and have 40 percent of the cancer rate of meat-eaters. That’s not all. Studies have shown that vegetarians have stronger immune systems, making them less susceptible to everyday illnesses like the flu. Still not convinced? Vegetarians and vegans live, on average, six to 10 years longer than meat eaters do-active, exciting, busy years, if Cloris is any indication!
Take a minute to watch Cloris behind the scenes at the photo shoot. She sang and joked her way through the entire day, taking just a few moments to get serious with the story behind her choice to give up meat more than 40 years ago. Cloris wants you to know that it’s easy to choose vegetarian alternatives. “Start learning about it. It doesn’t have to be all of a sudden or a great huge education, but it’s sort of a little journey that you make all your life.” This is a journey that will lead you in one direction: to better health, a cleaner environment, and happier animals everywhere.
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Laura says...
March 31st, 2009, 4:55 pm
What a delightful woman!!! I want to be her when I grow up!!!
Rahjinah says...
April 3rd, 2009, 5:55 pm
Absolutely wonderful!!!
Gary Emes says...
April 3rd, 2009, 6:28 pm
Classiness and brassiness all in one beautiful package. Thanks Cloris for showing us all,we can age gracefully and still keep our sense of “Love of Life”. She is one of the good ones.
Cindy says...
April 3rd, 2009, 7:18 pm
You go Cloris! What an inspiration to others.
Paul Bouvier says...
April 3rd, 2009, 9:01 pm
Amazing.Cloris for over 40 years has been eating proper.I hope this will encourage others to go vegetarian.
diane says...
April 3rd, 2009, 9:02 pm
LOVE YOU CLORIS!!!!! GO VEGGIE!!!!
Vanessa says...
April 4th, 2009, 9:00 am
She is looking gorgeous!
karen wall says...
April 4th, 2009, 11:51 am
I”ve been a fan of Cloris Leachman for MANY years. I am so glad to see her continuing to support responsible and healthy eating and living. LOVE the dress!
Phyllis says...
April 4th, 2009, 2:34 pm
Cloris is fantastic - I never watched Dancing before she was on it and after I saw her just once, I couldn’t miss an episode.
And I think that cabbage gown is gorgeous - can Stella make a lasting version?
judith says...
April 4th, 2009, 6:53 pm
What a delightful woman. She’s only has she retained her beauty but she still has a sense of great humor.
Should I look as good when I reach her age.
Thank you, Ms. Leachman.
Kelly says...
April 4th, 2009, 8:23 pm
I’ve always liked Cloris Leachman, and now I like her even more!!! What a fabulous, vibrant woman!
Lewis says...
April 4th, 2009, 8:55 pm
Cloris Leachman is the absolute funniest actress of all time! Now I learn she’s a vegetarian. Even more for me to love about her!
JenniferT says...
April 5th, 2009, 7:57 pm
Wow! First you totally entertain me on Howard Stern’s show on Sirius satellite radio, and now this! I respect and admire you. You are a role model for women, and humans!
carolyn says...
April 8th, 2009, 11:27 am
What an outstanding human being..everyone should use you as a role model as to what being a good person is all about……you have a heart of gold..GOD BLESS YOU IN EVERYTHING YOU DO!!!
Eve says...
July 27th, 2009, 5:15 pm
how awesome is this!! i had no idea she was a veggie!! no wonder she has so much energy and a vibrance for life!!!! you go girl!!! i am so glad she is doing this for PETA!! hopefully more people will become vegetarians & vegans because of it!!
Kris Lecakes Haley says...
July 30th, 2009, 4:12 pm
WOW! Spectacular! Gives a whole new meaning to the quote, “When I am old — I shall wear purple!”