Emily Deschanel

Emily is an actress and television producer who is best known for her role as Dr. Temperance Brennan in the FOX police comedy-drama series “Bones.” A vegan since reading “Diet for a New America” in high school and member of Farm Sanctuary since 2006, Emily has served as Honorary Chair and Host of the black-tie Galas, National Spokesperson for the 2011 Walk for Farm Animals, and host of the Celebration for the Turkeys Thanksgiving event and has also recorded educational videos for Farm Sanctuary. Emily’s passion for animal rights has led her to produce and provide narration for animal welfare-related documentaries and to appear in PSAs encouraging veganism and compassion towards animals. A consistent voice for farm animals over the years, Emily has raised public awareness about the animal cruelty and environmental degradation perpetuated by factory farming, as well as the health benefits of adopting a vegan diet. Emily holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater from Boston University.