Actress says she’s honored, will gladly accept the title

Jul 1, 2010 17:11 GMT  ·  By

Olivia Wilde, even though she doesn’t like to deliberately draw attention to herself other than through her work, is constantly in the headlines. Last year, she was named Maxim’s most beautiful woman alive, a heavy responsibility that she gladly assumed, she joked. Now, she’s just been crowned PETA’s hottest vegetarian, again an honor that pleases her greatly.

The actress, who can be seen as Thirteen on the popular medical drama “House M.D.,” took to her official website shortly after PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) made the official announcement. She used the opportunity to thank all her fans who voted for her and to remind the entire world that the vegan lifestyle is not only healthier, but also more beneficial for today’s lifestyle. Hopefully, her own example will inspire others to give the vegan lifestyle a try.

“There are some seriously [hot] vegetarians in this world (see: Prince). The kind folks at Peta recently asked their supporters to vote for their ‘[hottest] Vegetarian celebrity’ and today I learned I won that title, along with a dude who disproves the silly lie that Vegans can’t be strong: Biggest Loser trainer, Bob Harper. I am really honored, and very inspired to continue living the vegan lifestyle that has been so good to my body, my animal friends, and the world we live in. So thank you, PETA, and thanks to all who voted for me!” Olivia blogged.

The other winner of this year’s PETA distinction, Harper, says being a vegetarian has countless advantages, the surplus of energy being just one of them “I enjoy living a plant-based diet because it makes me feel clear headed and strong, not to mention my genetically high cholesterol dropped more than 100 points,” he says as cited by paparazzi agency and celebrity gossip website TMZ.

Wilde and Harper come to take the crown from last year’s queen and king, Kellie Pickler and Milo Ventimiglia.