Billie Eilish named PETA’s ‘Person Of The Year’ for 2021

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Billie Eilish has been named PETA‘s ‘Person Of The Year’ for 2021.The ‘Happier Than Ever’ singer – who is vegan and a longtime advocate for animal rights – follows in the footsteps of previous winners such as Brian May, Morrissey and Joaquin PhoenixEilish, 19, is the youngest-ever recipient of the animal welfare nonprofit’s annual award.“Billie Eilish is making sure that the party’s over for meaty, milky meals as well as for leather, fur, and silk,” said PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk in a statement.“PETA is happier than ever to celebrate her for seizing every opportunity to point out that vegan fashion and foods are kinder to the animals and the planet we share with them.”Earlier this year, Eilish persuaded designer Oscar de la Renta to go.