While many celebrities project an image of healthy living, some have been observed discreetly smoking cigarettes away from the public eye. This includes stars recognized for their wellness advocacy and fitness routines.
Last week, Rachel Stevens was photographed smoking a cigarette, a habit she has publicly struggled to quit for years. Stevens, a former member of the pop group S Club 7, has maintained a public image often described as the 'girl next door.' However, a source suggested her public persona did not always reflect her private complexities, noting she felt 'trapped by the expectations' of her image.
Rochelle Humes, founder of the wellness matcha brand Cloudcha, has also been seen smoking. In 2021, she was photographed with colleagues from "This Morning," including Phillip Schofield and Dermot O'Leary, enjoying cigarettes outdoors. Humes is known for her healthy lifestyle and has recently emphasized her commitment to fitness and spending time with her children.
Dua Lipa, who had previously announced she quit smoking in 2024, appears to have resumed the habit. The singer had initially stopped for her "Future Nostalgia" tour in 2022 to support her vocal health, stating she had quit. However, recent social media posts, including one captioned "anyone got a light?" while holding a cigarette, suggest a relapse. Cigarettes were reportedly provided for guests at her wedding to Callum Turner earlier this month.
Stacey Solomon has been seen smoking during casual family outings on multiple occasions. She previously discussed her struggles with smoking while pregnant in 2012, detailing efforts to cut down from 10 cigarettes a day to one to three, but acknowledging the difficulty in quitting entirely.
In her twenties, Holly Willoughby was photographed smoking at the V Festival in 2009. Although believed to have quit since then, the images contrast with her long-standing public image as a presenter.
Emily Atack was seen smoking in 2023 while partying with England footballers after attending the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards. Atack has spoken about turning to smoking and drinking in her youth following her parents' divorce.
Dani Dyer, winner of "Love Island," was photographed smoking with her father, Danny Dyer, in 2019. Her series of "Love Island" was the first to ban smoking on screen. While no longer a smoker, Dyer recently shared her struggles with vape addiction.
Johannes Radebe, a professional dancer on "Strictly Come Dancing," admitted that stress from the show leads him to smoke more. He acknowledged that many dancers smoke and that he is currently trying to reduce his intake.
Model Abbey Clancy has been photographed smoking on several occasions, including in February 2023 while on set for an advert. Craig Revel Horwood, a judge on "Strictly," has also been seen smoking, and more recently, using a vape, during pantomime rehearsals.
Gwyneth Paltrow, known for her emphasis on healthy living, admitted in 2013 to smoking one cigarette per week as a guilty pleasure. Although she quit smoking, she later expressed missing them while reflecting on her younger years.