Comedian Ricky Gervais received the Jane Goodall Award for Unwavering Advocacy for Animals during The Hope Gala 2026 in London, UK. Gervais, who is a vegan, is known for his support for animals and charitable donations. He expressed humility in accepting the award, acknowledging that there are others who do much more for animals than he does.

Vegan actor Peter Egan was also recognized at the gala and received the Jane Goodall Hope Award for his work as an animal rights campaigner. Both Gervais and Egan are celebrity ambassadors for animal welfare organizations. Gervais emphasized the importance of making people feel connected to animals, a sentiment that reflects the work and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist.