Vegan Actor Mia McKenna-Bruce Wins BAFTA

Vegan actor Mia McKenna-Bruce won the EE Rising Star Award at the 2024 BAFTA awards, the only award decided by public vote. McKenna-Bruce, known for her role in the movie "How to Have Sex," has been vegan for seven years and expressed gratitude for her win.

Directed by Molly Manning Walker, "How to Have Sex" follows three teenage friends on a holiday in Crete and explores the topic of sexual consent. McKenna-Bruce joins a growing list of influential vegan actors, including Natalie Portman, Bella Ramsey, and Joaquin Phoenix, who have made waves in the industry for their commitment to plant-based living.

The star-studded ceremony also saw wins for Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy, and Robert Downey Jr. McKenna-Bruce described her win as a dream come true and emphasized the positive shift towards more vegan-friendly options on set during filming.