Celebrity Smokers Struggle to Quit

Celebrity Smokers

Cigarettes used to be a fixture in any movie or TV show. Now they've largely disappeared from our screens, but that doesn't mean that the actors that we love to watch aren't going for a smoke when the shoot ends and the set is closed.
Here's a list of celebrity smokers who've managed to kick the habit, despite all the temptation that they face. We can take inspiration from their struggles, and learn from the way they managed to quit.
We've also put together a list of the worst celebrity smokers, those who are rarely seen without a cigarette in their mouth!

Catherine Zeta Jones

Soon after she became a mom, the star of Zorro and Traffic knew she had to mend her ways. She said, "I have to stop smoking as my kids are at the age when they are going to start asking questions."

Vince Vaughn

Maybe not the best example, Vince Vaughn quit smoking just before his role in 'The Break Up' with Jennifer Aniston. Although quitting smoking and succumbing to his cravings allowed him to put on the 25lbs he needed to add or the role, Vince was right back at it after the movie was finished.
According to this funnyman and movie star, "I plan to quit smoking but I’m not quitting this second."

Julie Christie

For an actress like Julie Christie, whose career was in the golden age of smoking in the movies, there was little choice but to smoke. She kicked nicotine out of her life by using therapy.

Anthony Hopkins

Although he's been seen smoking onscreen, in movies like Hannibal, Anthony Hopkins has actually given up the habit in real life.
He used therapy to help him overcome the hurdle that many smokers face, the perception that they need tobacco to get through life.

Christy Turlington

This former supermodel looks amazing for her age, but was recently diagnosed with emphysema. "When I started modeling I wanted to appear more grown up, and smoking easily did that for me. By 16 I was smoking a pack a day."

Susan Sarandon

Famous for her beautiful skin, this 60 year old actress had some good advice for potential smokers in 2004.
"I dabbled a bit when I was younger, but for most of my life I haven't smoked. And I do see the difference between people of my age who have smoked all their lives and those who haven't."

Who's Still Smoking?

So you've seen the list of health conscious celebrities, who've decided to kick the habit for benefit of both themselves and their fans. But what about those celebs who haven't done so yet? Here's our Hall Of Shame with those whose example you definitely should NOT follow.

Pete Doherty

This British rocker is rarely, if ever, seen without a cigarette hanging from his mouth or hand. His on-again off-again relationship with another famous chain-smoker, Kate Moss, does little to help his habit.
Pete's pasty complexion may come from his nocturnal lifestyle, but his nicotine habit will not improve his skin, plus his battered image takes a hit every time he's seen lighting up again in public.

Colin Farrell

This Irish movie star is probably more famous for his rock and roll lifestyle than he is for his movie roles. As a heavy drinker and smoker, this hard living is probably going to catch up with him one day.

Britney Spears

After her recent fall from grace, Britney is in desperate need of an image makeover. One of the first things to be cut out will be her public smoking, which has long been doing a disservice to her young fans.

Nicole Kidman

Although she's tried to quit for years now, Nicole still hasn't got over that final hurdle. One problem that she faces will sound familiar to many smokers - without a cigarette she struggles to know what to do with her hands. However, she keeps trying and one day it will happen.

Celebrity Smokers Struggle to Quit