5 Green Hollywood Couples

 

From Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to a host of other celebrity couples, some in Hollywood have proven that going green isn’t just a trend, it’s a way of life.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

From helping to rebuild New Orleans through his Make It Right Foundation, to funding a wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia, to supporting Haiti’s Project Clean Streets and more, this is one power-packed celebrity couple who do their best to promote green living and help others to carve out better lives – all around the globe. 

Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres

Talk show hostess Ellen DeGeneres and partner Portia de Rossi are both vegetarians and proud of it. The couple celebrated their marriage last year by having a vegetarian ceremony.  De Rossi is also said to be designing a vegan shoe line, while DeGeneres gives shout-outs to vegan companies on her show.

Laura Dern and Ben Harper

Actress Laura Dern is a spokesperson for the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, helping to get the word out about avoiding household toxins. While he’s on the road, Dern’s husband, musician Ben Harper, tours in a biofuel bus. The couple also own two hybrid vehicles (including a Lexus hybrid) and bike whenever they can.

Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton

The couple, who are the artistic directors of the Sydney Theatre Company, print brochures on carbon-neutral paper and hope to install solar panels within the theatre. Also noteworthy – the pair have spent at least 1.5 million toward eco-friendly renovations for their home in Sydney. Blanchett is also involved with Earth Hour and Walk Against Warming.

Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith

The couple met at an eco-campaign in Mexico and it was love at first sight. The pair have been involved in marine conservation and work diligently with eco-friendly nonprofit organizations.