Willem Dafoe Eats Vegan On ‘Hot Ones’

Willem Dafoe recently appeared on an episode of Hot Ones where he ate vegan chicken nuggets. The actor, who previously referred to himself as "basically" vegetarian, made it to the end of the spicy wing challenge and even described the final hot sauce as his favorite. Despite not following a strictly vegan diet, Dafoe does not eat meat and has a small farm outside Rome where he keeps various animals.

Dafoe is not the first guest on Hot Ones to opt for a plant-based alternative. Other celebrities, such as Aaron Pierre, Winona Ryder, and Lizzo, have also chosen vegan options on the show. The YouTube program, hosted by Sean Evans, features celebrities trying increasingly spicy wings while being interviewed. Dafoe's choice of vegan nuggets showcases a growing trend of plant-based eating among public figures, even if they do not identify as strict vegans.