Whitaker Joins Peta's Veggie Crusade.

05-11-2006 10:12

Whitaker Joins Peta's Veggie Crusade.... The Crying Game star Forest Whitaker has signed on to promote vegetarianism for a new People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) video campaign.The meat-free actor and his seven-year-old daughter True will appear in new Internet Peta ads, urging food fans to go veggie.In the minute-long ad, Whitaker says, "Life is full of choices, and many years ago, I chose to become a vegetarian. It was one of the best choices I've ever made." Whitaker cites a variety of reasons for going vegetarian: "You may decide to go vegetarian for better health, for a better environment, or, you can be like True and me, and just decide you don't want to eat meat anymore."Whitaker joins a long list of veggie stars who have spoken out about their diet choice in Peta ads.