Smoking has been under intense scrutiny for the past couple decades, and with the national sentiment towards smoking in decline, many celebrities have made a stand (at least publicly) against the habit. However, these 10 are still puffing away — who they are might surprise you.
Jessica Alba
Alba has generally promoted herself as healthy, and even owns a healthy home products company, but she also enjoys the occasional cigarette. “TV Predictions” notes that Alba, who is now in her early 30s, had been seen smoking on many occasions during the year 2013.
It is believed that she has tried to quit in the past.
Kate Winslet
Although this actress hasn’t necessarily tried to hide the fact that she smokes, photos of her actually smoking continue to shock the general public. The Oscar-winning actress has confessed to Elle magazine that the first thing she does in the morning, after brushing her teeth, is to roll her first cigarette of the day.
Mary-Kate Olsen
This famous twin is frequently photographed smoking cigarettes. Recently, she has been gaining attention as she smokes while around town with her boyfriend, 44-year-old French banker Olivier Sarkozy – brother of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
Some say that Olsen’s habit is a bad influence on Sarkozy’s young daughter, but we just hope it doesn’t harm the star’s health!
Elijah Wood
It seems that Wood smokes cigarettes while he is filming a movie, but his smoking habit is disappointing to a number of his younger fans. In 2012, the actor was captured many times with a cigarette in his mouth while filming a TV show called “Wilfred.”
He was seen smoking on the Venice boardwalk quite regularly.
Kate Moss
Moss has been smoking for many years, but has recently grown concerned after noticing signs of aging and even some wrinkles on her skin. As a result, she is making attempts to cut back on her habit. In fact, “The Mirror” reports that the actress sent her driver back home after forgetting to pack her electronic cigarettes as she prepared for a trip to Formentera.
Cheryl Burke
Cheryl Burke, is one of many “Dancing with the Stars” celebrities who have captured attention for their smoking habit rather than dance moves. During her time on the show in 2012, Burke was often photographed with a cigarette in her mouth.
Dance partner, NFL legend Emmett Smith, seemed to keep quiet about his partner’s habit.
Keira Knightley
Knightley is one of many celebs who just can’t seem to stop smoking. Some critics even believe that the actress’s unhealthy habit is one that helps to keep her weight down a bare minimum. In recent years, the busy star has been seeing puffing away on set and off, in locations such as restaurants and bars, where she is sometimes forced to stand outside to smoke.
Britney Spears
It may be surprising to many to learn that this singer, who made herself known in the industry with her sultry voice, has been a smoker for a number of years. Despite the fact that she has two young children, it is evident that the star has not been able to successfully quit.
Aw Britney, we hope your voice doesn’t suffer!
Gwyneth Paltrow
In Elle magazine’s 2011 in-depth feature on Paltrow, the actress admitted she has at least one bad habit. Paltrow, who has made a name for herself as a generally healthy woman who is obsessed with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, has admitted that one of her vices is smoking.
However, she notes that she generally only lights up during a night out with friends.
Kate Hudson
Hudson is another actress who doesn’t necessarily try to hide her habit, but also tries to avoid getting caught smoking a cigarette when she is out in public. Despite saying that she has quit for good after becoming pregnant, the actress has been spotted in 2013 trying to sneak a cigarette on a few different occasions.
Christina Ricci
Ricci has said in past interviews that smoking was only a form of teenage rebellion to her and said she’d quit soon. Apparently she got hooked despite being well aware of the terrible health risks that are associated with smoking.
Kate Bosworth
Bosworth’s breakout role came in the 2002 surfing movie Blue Crush, which she prepared for by working out with two separate trainers seven hours a day for months. Despite a vigorous workout routine, Kate never managed to give up smoking and is often photographed with a cigarette in her hand.
Miley Cyrus
Most celebrities who smoke cigarettes do not pretend to be health nuts. Miley Cyrus even tries to make smoking look glamorous. In her recent music video for ’23’ Miley is a glammed up smoking, rapping cheerleader.
Pink
We always wondered how Pink’s voice got to be so raspy. Pink has admitted in interviews to have picked up the nasty habit at the young age of 9.
Kirsten Dunst
Dunst previously strived to make a good impression by not smoking real cigarettes in her movies. However, Kirsten is often photographed off screen with a real cigarette in her hand.
Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne posted this photo of herself with a cigarette in her mouth, wearing only a shiny black bra, on her Twitter page.
Simon Cowell
Millionaire producer Simon Cowell is a long time smoker. Cowell even once told reporters: “I genuinely still love smoking. I equate smoking with having a good time.”