Vegan actress and animal advocate Mikey Madison won the Best Actress award at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. She received the Oscar for her role in the 2024 film Anora, where she played a sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch. The film was a big winner, taking home five Oscars, including Best Picture.
Madison’s acceptance speech described her win as “very surreal.” She also took the time to honor the sex worker community, promising to continue supporting and being an ally.
Mikey Madison has been open about her vegan lifestyle, though she does not speak about it often. Animal rights group PETA confirmed that she is passionate about helping animals. She owns a rescue dog named Jam and has expressed interest in saving mini ponies.
In a past interview, Madison revealed her dream of having a ranch for rescued mini ponies. When asked about future roles, she shared, “I just want to make enough money to have a ranch for my mini pony rescue. That’s really just what I want enough money to have.”
Madison also enjoys baking and has a favorite vegan dessert—chocolate chip cookies with flaky salt. She shared her recipe on The Drew Barrymore Show, explaining that she replaces butter and eggs with plant-based alternatives. She also uses dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
“This is my favorite recipe,” Madison said. “I’ve refined it over the years because I’m vegan and a little older, so I like dark chocolate.”
Her special trick? Mixing half unbleached flour and half almond flour to make the cookies chewy, soft, and airy.
Madison’s Oscar win and her passion for animals make her an inspiring figure in Hollywood. Fans admire her not only for her talent but also for her dedication to kindness both on and off the screen.
