Joanna Lumley's Vegetarian Diet: A 40-Year 'Awful' Start

Dame Joanna Lumley has shared candid details about her long-standing commitment to vegetarianism, admitting the initial transition was a difficult "awful" experience. For over four decades, she navigated social dining scenarios where hosts often struggled to prepare suitable meat-free options.

Lumley, who has been a vegetarian since the late 1970s, has become a notable advocate for sustainable living and animal rights. She now finds that the increasing prevalence and acceptance of vegetarianism have made following a plant-based diet much more manageable.

While acknowledging the benefits of vegetarianism, including potential health advantages, Lumley also expressed that a complete shift to veganism, which she has considered, remains a challenge due to her fondness for cheese.