Would you be more likely to dig into a plate of sprouts or beans if they sat atop Russell Brand’s head? Or might you chow down on a plate of cabbage if they adorned Paul McCartney’s suit? Maybe not (sorry Paul, cabbage will always be gross, even if you’re wearing it), but Peta’s vegetable portraits of iconic British vegetarians are quite a sight.

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Russell Brand (SAW Photography/Peta)

The nutrient-packed celebrities are the work of Prudence Staite, a Gloucestershire food artist with a knack for turning carrots and courgettes into tumbling curls.

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Morrissey (SAW Photography/Peta)

Doesn’t strident vegetarian Morrissey look pleased with his asparagus jacket?

peta celebrities made of vegetables
Joanna Lumley (SAW Photography/Peta)

Peta and Prudence teamed up to create the nutrient-packed portraits to celebrate World Vegetarian Day, and to highlight how many big stars have ditched meat for a greener diet.

peta celebrities made of vegetables
Leona Lewis (SAW Photography/PETA)

Peta’s director Mimi Bekhechi says: “Many of today’s biggest stars are choosing vegetarian and vegan meals every time they sit down to eat.

“And what better day than World Vegetarian Day to choose to follow in their great example and go meat-free – for their health, the planet and animals too.”

peta celebrities made of vegetables
Paul McCartney (SAW Photography/Peta)

According to Peta, cutting out meat from your diet helps save around 100 animals a year. A veggie diet can also reduce the risk of developing cancer, obesity and diabetes.

peta celebrities made of vegetables
Ellie Goulding (SAW Photography/Peta)

For more information or to receive Peta’s free vegan starter kit, please visit peta.org.uk.