Cillian Murphy recently revealed that he's adopted a vegan diet, driven by both ethical and health considerations. However, despite his virtuous endeavours, there's still one food he can't part with.

During an episode of the WTF podcast with

During preparations for his role in Oppenheimer, there were rumours that Murphy adhered to an extremely restrictive diet to shed weight. Co-star Emily Blunt remarked, 'He had such a monumental undertaking. And he could only eat, like, an almond every day. He was so emaciated.'

Despite his enthusiasm for plant-based eating, Cillian Murphy admitted, 'I miss cheese terribly,' a sentiment likely amplified by his recent revelation to People that he consumed a significant amount of cheese during filming for Oppenheimer.

'I dont miss the meat, no,' Murphy clarified. 'Ive been off the meat for a long time.' Reflecting on a recent encounter with venison, he confessed, 'It was kind of a relapse, and I didnt feel any better, so Im back off it again. It was very nice, I dont eat it anymore.'

When Maron inquired about his reasons for adopting a vegan diet, Murphy responded, 'Both, now. In the beginning, there was loads of mad cow disease and all that stuff happening. But I just think its better for the planet.'

Reflecting on his dietary journey, Murphy shared, 'I was vegetarian for about 15 years. But it was never a moral decision. It was more that I was worried about getting mad cow disease.'

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