5 shocking celebrities you may not have known are avid smokers

Smoking joints and weeds have become a common norm even among A-list celebrities.

However, despite its popularity, it’s still frowned upon due to its potentially detrimental effects on health and its ability to trigger anxiety.

These celebrities often have devoted and impressionable fan bases who look up to them, raising the debate whether artists should be held responsible for their actions, or is it their life and they don't owe anyone an explanation?

That being said, here are some celebrities you may not have known were smokers, as well as those who continue to smoke:

Gwyneth Paltrow

Despite being the founder of a wellness-focused brand, the Iron Man actress disclosed that she used to be a heavy smoker, going through two packs of cigarettes a day starting since her teens, according to Elle.

However, Gwyneth quit smoking when she was expecting her first daughter, Apple Martin.

Jennifer Lawrence

The Silver Linings Playbook actress has been spotted on multiple occasions smoking cigarettes and vapes over the years.

Moreover, Jennifer has spoken candidly in the past about smoking marijuana.

In an interview with The New York Times, she opened about how she used to smoke with her The Hunger Games co-stars after premieres.

“The boys and I would always go back to our hotel and just drink whiskey and get stoned,” Jennifer said.

However, the Oscar winner added that she doesn’t do it anymore, ever since she embarked on the journey of motherhood.

Dua Lipa

In 2022, the Levitating hitmaker announced on stage that she had quit smoking to stay healthy for her Future Nostalgia tour.

Dua also revealed in an interview that she had hired a personal yoga instructor to help her maintain her fitness on tour.

However, in an unfortunate turn of events, she seems to have fallen back into the habit, as she has been spotted with a cigarette on several occasions since.

Jenna Ortega

The Wednesday star was photographed smoking cigarettes in London while filming Beetlejuice 2, which sparked criticism from fans.

Her mother responded by sharing information online about the dangers of smoking.

The incident ignited a broader discussion on the internet about the glamourisation of smoking in pop culture and the tension between personal choices and public image.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

The acclaimed American actor and former governor of California is widely known for promoting a healthy lifestyle and fitness.

So, it might come as a surprise that Arnold, who was also a professional bodybuilder, has been smoking cigars since he was 19.

In an old interview, he openly admitted to smoking with full transparency.

“I smoke my stogie anywhere I want,” the Predator actor said.

In a 2023 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Arnold's son-in-law, Chris Pratt revealed that he woke up with a lung infection after spending an afternoon smoking cigars with the Terminator star.