8 celebrities who quit smoking

Smoking is one of the world’s top killers: it increases the risk of heart disease, cancer and stroke. And this is a well-known fact. In addition, smoking causes a strong addiction, which is difficult to get rid of even for very famous and wealthy people. However, some celebrities were able to break this habit and ended up opting for a healthier lifestyle.

Gwyneth Paltrow

This is now the actress – a fan of healthy lifestyle, but in her youth, Gwyneth smoked a lot. She took up to two packs a day, and even the death of her father from cancer in 2002 did not make the star give up the terrible habit. Everything changed the moment Gwyneth found out that she was pregnant with her first child. Since then, smoking has been a taboo for her.

Barack Obama

The 44th president started smoking as a teenager, and he even called this addiction a life-long battle. The media once wrote that Obama promised to quit smoking back in 2007. What he did not do to resist this habit, especially under the stress of the presidency. Obama admits that his struggle continues, and although he occasionally allows himself a cigarette, he no longer smokes in front of his family.

John Stewart

Talking about his cigarette addiction, comedian John Stewart once admitted that he started smoking to fill an emotional void. He said smoking improved his morale and distracted him from outside pressure and stress. In the end, Stewart realized that this was self-deception, which meant it was time to quit smoking.

Gisele Bundchen

Like most models, Giselle smoked to reduce her appetite and maintain a slim figure. She gave up this habit in 2003 to start a healthier life for herself and her family and become a role model. Giselle claims that after quitting smoking, she gained 7 kg, but she is now happy with her new, healthier body.

Catherine Zeta-Jones

The star somehow got caught in the lens of the paparazzi smoking in the last stages of pregnancy in 2003. She promised to quit smoking for the sake of children in 2005, but this was difficult for her, and she more than once broke down, suffering from relapses of addiction.

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas struggled with smoking addiction for a very long time. As a result, in 2011, a cancerous tumor formed in the actor’s larynx, which was most likely caused by alcohol and smoking. After long-term treatment, Douglas did his best to quit nicotine.

Jennifer Aniston

The star has been an avid smoker since early youth, but in 2007 she decided to purify the body. Jen links her smoking cessation success with yoga classes. She exercises regularly and eats right to feel and look great.

Anthony Bourdain

The world famous chef, traveler and writer smoked for decades before quitting. When his daughter was born in 2007, he could no longer smoke in the apartment. He had to go down 11 flights of stairs to smoke a cigarette on the street. In the end, he realized that it was better to quit this business. Alas, in 2018, Bourdin decided to voluntarily leave this life.