michele is active in charities for gay rights and animal rights, as well as in numerous other charities. in 2008, michele was a part of the peta ad campaign "buck cruelty! say no to horse-drawn carriage rides". in april 2010, michele appeared in a psa for peta speaking out against fur clothing. in september 2010, michele was honored by peta for her work for animals. in addition to working with peta, michele is also a vegan.