Secret Celebrity Smokers

In today’s society, where we’re more health-conscious and disease-aware than ever, smoking cigarettes has become as much of a faux pas as eating poorly, not exercising, and wearing black with navy (in that non-fashionable way).

But if smoking is taboo amongst us mere mortals, it’s even more of a no-no for celebrities. Not only do celebs have to look their best at all times (which smoking will definitely hinder), but they;realso held on a pedestal for the world to see: role-models, trend-setters, celebrated individuals.

Despite the pressure to be “perfect,” more celebrities than you’d think are secretly (or so they think) puffing away on the regular.

Over the past few months I’ve browsed several paparazzi sites where myriad A-list stars have been caught sneaking a cig.

Here’s a short-list (some surprising, some not so much ) of secret celebrity smokers, as determined by candid photos, interviews, and general knowledge:

Kate Hudson (presumably she’s stopped now that shes’ pregnant)
Jessica Alba (same goes for her)
Jennifer Aniston
Brad Pitt
Eva Longoria
Katherine Heigl (she quit last year, but has now resumed)
Hayden Penettiere
Salma Hayek
Ben Affleck
Rumor Willis
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (not so secret–these girls are for real with their cigs)
Daniel Radcliffe (reportedly a pack-a-day)
Anne Hathaway (said to have quit)
Sarah Jessica-Parker
Lindsay Lohan (forever trying to quit)
Whitney Port
Nicky Hilton
Kate Winslet
Katie Holmes
Ashton Kutcher
Jude Law
And there you have it—even “perfect people” have a tough time quitting the habit. It’s hard, but so obviously worth it— for your health, your looks….you don’t need a lecture.