Russell Brand has recently confirmed that he is no longer a vegan and has started consuming meat, a shift he publicly acknowledged through a video he shared on social media. In a post shared on X, Brand stated that he had “been a vegan” but is now eating meat frequently, a change that he had talked about a lot previously.Brand mentioned in an X post on November 21, 2025:“I can’t believe how radically eating meat has changed me. First time in my life I’ve had abs.”According to Plant Based News, his announcement suggests a significant change, as Russell Brand has frequently described himself as a vegetarian since the age of 14, a decision he previously attributed to ethical influences, such as The Smiths’ album Meat Is Murder.In adulthood, Brand became a vegan and openly discussed vegan ethics on his podcast, often in relation to documentaries such as What the Health. His shift back to meat has generated mixed reactions, with some observers viewing it simply as a personal dietary choice, while others have condemned the move, pointing out that Brand had long been an outspoken supporter of plant-based living.Russell Brand’s reports of physical changes after reintroducing meatBrand adopted a full vegan lifestyle following documentaries like What the Health that highlight the health and ethical implications of animal-product consumption. He mentioned during a Q&A session for his Recovery Live tour:“I was vegetarian from when I was a little kid. [From 14-years-old,] because of The Smiths,” says Brand. “And because of like, ‘oh, what? they do what in factory farms’ Y’know like, it was too brutal.”Russell Brand @rustyrocketsLINKI was just a vegan living a simple life in Grays, Essex. Now I'm eating steak at Mar-a-Lago! 🤣Over the years, Brand had become a vocal presence in the vegan community. He has publicly advocated for plant-based living and often spoken about its benefits. However, his stance began to shift in recent years. In late 2024, Brand posted a TikTok video from Mar-a-Lago, where he revealed that he had returned to eating steak.“A little while ago, I was a vegan living a simple life in Grays, Essex. Now I’m eating steak at Mar-a-Lago.”In the same video, he admitted that his diet had undergone a dramatic transformation. According to his own account, he was consuming “only meat and eggs” on certain days of the week, describing the food as “very nutrient-dense.”Brand’s Instagram and Facebook posts reflect the same: he credited the change in his body composition to the new diet, suggesting that the nutrient profile of animal-based foods played a significant role in his physical transformation.As of now, Russell Brand has not released additional details about whether he plans to continue this diet long-term. However, he has indicated on social platforms that he is actively experimenting with animal-based nutrition and monitoring its effects on his body.Stay tuned for more updates.