Queen Latifah Takes Aim At ‘Milk Shaming’ In Dairy-Funded Advert

Queen Latifah stars in a dairy-funded advert that claims people are being "shamed" for drinking milk, part of a campaign by MilkPEP to reach a younger audience as dairy consumption decreases. The advert features scenarios where individuals are ridiculed for choosing to drink milk, with Queen Latifah urging viewers to think twice before shaming someone for their milk consumption.

Despite the campaign's attempt to paint dairy drinkers as victims, critics point out the negative health impacts and ethical concerns associated with dairy farming. The dairy industry has spent millions on lobbying and advertising to maintain sales, despite the growing popularity of plant-based milk alternatives. Behind the glitzy celebrity endorsements, the production of milk involves cruelty to cows and their calves, leading many consumers to opt for plant-based alternatives instead.