15 Shocking facts about Beyonce (With Pictures)

8. PETA Despises Beyonce

PETA stands for: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Their website states that, “PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time.” One of these four areas is none other than the entertainment industry. So why would PETA hate a pop icon who seemingly has no connection with animals? Well, Mrs. Carter is notorious for wearing furs and using furs in her failed clothing line, House of Deréon. PETA wrote an open letter to Beyonce stating, “Dear Beyonce: “Your many fans at PETA are saddened that you’ve ignored repeated appeals calling your attention to the way minks, foxes and chinchillas are gassed, strangled and electrocuted on fur farms for your wardrobe…”