‘Babe’ Actor James Cromwell Glues Himself To Starbucks Counter In Animal Rights Protest
deadline.comJames Cromwell, nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1995 for his role in Babe, took up the banner of animal rights today in a protest at a New York-area Starbucks.
As part of a PETA action against the chain upcharging for non-dairy milk substitutes favored by vegans, Cromwell and one other man glued themselves to the front counter in the store while other activists held signs protesting the policy.“Non-dairy products all over the world…France, they give these things away.
There’s no charge for it. Here, there’s an exorbitant charge,” said Cromwell as he sat with his hand glued to the store’s payment counter. “Why, when it’s so important now to address climate change and to understand the violence to animals to go on to make dairy products that are served here?
There’s no reason for it except greed.”The police were soon called and reportedly asked the protesters to leave, which they did after about 30 minutes.
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