Comedian Harriet Kemsley recently shared that she transitioned to a vegan diet after watching the film Wicked. The comedian made the connection between meat and animals at a young age when her pet chicken passed away, leading her to be unable to eat meat since then. While she initially was vegetarian, watching Wicked in November 2024 pushed her to become fully vegan, with yogurt being off the menu ever since.

Kemsley, known for her appearances on TV shows and stand-up comedy, praised Wicked for its portrayal of animal rights issues, particularly highlighting the character of Dr Dillimand, a goat who experiences mistreatment at the hands of humans. She continues to explore vegan cuisine, enjoying dishes like golden aubergine with vegan feta cheese and agave syrup. Kemsley will also be starting a new stand-up comedy show, Floozy, later this year.