12 Celebrities Open Up About Smoking Weed
Weed use was previously a very secretive pastime that had to be kept hidden from the rest of the world. While medicinal marijuana campaigners and pot industry experts have been driving forces in legalization, a surprising cultural influence has been the growing number of celebrities who smoke weed.
There's a lot to parse from this list of prominent faces who like some plant medicine now and then—or on a daily basis, as the case may be for some.
Regardless of how you feel about marijuana, there is an increasing number of celebrities that use it or have openly discussed their prior use. The evergreen renowned tokers, as well as those stars you would be surprised to find get high, are included below.
Cyrus also stated that she has been sober since late 2019 when she underwent vocal surgery after learning about the effects of smoking could have on her voice.
When the hostesses asked her and her sister, Kourtney Kardashian, who the stoner in the Kardashian/Jenner family is, the sisters promptly agreed that Jenner was the one.
Hudson also addressed the issue on a 2015 episode of "Watch What Happens Live."
She admitted in the interview that she "definitely" smoked pot with co-star Matthew McConaughey on the set of "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."
In 2017, the rapper told Vice that marijuana helped him relax and think more creatively.
He also has his own marijuana variety, Khalifa Kush.
However, she quickly struggled to break out of the mindset of a particularly emotional performance and "begged" her brother to give her pot to help her sleep.
Thorne now claims to have an entire section of her kitchen "dedicated to marijuana," but she is annoyed that people think she smokes "serious" narcotics.
The organization strives to legalize responsible adult marijuana usage while also ensuring the product's safety and quality for users.
Although Harrelson told Vulture in 2017 that he had quit smoking marijuana, he admitted to restarting in a 2019 interview with Esquire.
According to Billboard, smoking helped Etheridge recover during her cancer treatments.
She obtained the non-retail license required to build a cannabis manufacturing and processing business in the summer of 2019. Her goods are aimed towards first-time users and middle-aged ladies.
The actor stated he frequently smokes while writing, and he told MTV News in 2011 that marijuana makes the daily grind much more bearable. He's even acknowledged to getting high on a daily basis, including while filming.
Silverman told BuzzFeed in 2015 that she was the first celebrity Seth Rogen ever smoked cannabis with.
Nelson told Rolling Stone in 2019 that using marijuana saved his life.
Willie's Remedy, his personal line of cannabis goods that includes coffees and teas flavored with hemp oil, capitalized on his image as a "famous stoner."
Despite the fact that many others have attempted to compete with Snoop, he told Vibe in 2017 that only country artist Willie Nelson has been able to out-smoke him.
He also stated that he supports his adult children in consuming marijuana.
She claims that it also helps her cope with the stress that comes with living in the spotlight.
According to Lifeline Live, she stated on a 2011 episode of "60 Minutes" that she smokes pot while writing music to assist enhance her creative process.
However, Gaga stated in a 2013 radio interview that the pressure to continually create amazing music drove her to rely on cannabis a little too much. She admitted to being hooked to marijuana at one point in her life.
There's a lot to parse from this list of prominent faces who like some plant medicine now and then—or on a daily basis, as the case may be for some.
Regardless of how you feel about marijuana, there is an increasing number of celebrities that use it or have openly discussed their prior use. The evergreen renowned tokers, as well as those stars you would be surprised to find get high, are included below.
#1 Miley Cyrus said she used to smoke a lot during her "Hannah Montana" days.
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Cyrus also stated that she has been sober since late 2019 when she underwent vocal surgery after learning about the effects of smoking could have on her voice.
#2 Kendall Jenner is a self-proclaimed "stoner."
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When the hostesses asked her and her sister, Kourtney Kardashian, who the stoner in the Kardashian/Jenner family is, the sisters promptly agreed that Jenner was the one.
#3 Kate Hudson has spoken about smoking weed with her parents.
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Hudson also addressed the issue on a 2015 episode of "Watch What Happens Live."
She admitted in the interview that she "definitely" smoked pot with co-star Matthew McConaughey on the set of "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."
#4 Wiz Khalifa has helped create his own strain of weed.
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In 2017, the rapper told Vice that marijuana helped him relax and think more creatively.
He also has his own marijuana variety, Khalifa Kush.
#5 Bella Thorne said she was against smoking weed until an emotional role took a toll on her mental health.
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However, she quickly struggled to break out of the mindset of a particularly emotional performance and "begged" her brother to give her pot to help her sleep.
Thorne now claims to have an entire section of her kitchen "dedicated to marijuana," but she is annoyed that people think she smokes "serious" narcotics.
#6 Woody Harrelson is an outspoken advocate for marijuana legalization.
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The organization strives to legalize responsible adult marijuana usage while also ensuring the product's safety and quality for users.
Although Harrelson told Vulture in 2017 that he had quit smoking marijuana, he admitted to restarting in a 2019 interview with Esquire.
#7 Melissa Etheridge said smoking weed helped her through her breast-cancer treatments.
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According to Billboard, smoking helped Etheridge recover during her cancer treatments.
She obtained the non-retail license required to build a cannabis manufacturing and processing business in the summer of 2019. Her goods are aimed towards first-time users and middle-aged ladies.
#8 "Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson says he smokes weed to manage some of his health-related issues.
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#9 Rogen has brought his own experience into his stoner roles.
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The actor stated he frequently smokes while writing, and he told MTV News in 2011 that marijuana makes the daily grind much more bearable. He's even acknowledged to getting high on a daily basis, including while filming.
#10 Sarah Silverman said Seth Rogen told her that she was the first celebrity he ever smoked pot with.
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Silverman told BuzzFeed in 2015 that she was the first celebrity Seth Rogen ever smoked cannabis with.
#11 Willie Nelson has maintained his pot-loving image for years.
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Nelson told Rolling Stone in 2019 that using marijuana saved his life.
Willie's Remedy, his personal line of cannabis goods that includes coffees and teas flavored with hemp oil, capitalized on his image as a "famous stoner."
#12 Snoop Dogg said that Willie Nelson once out-smoked him.
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Despite the fact that many others have attempted to compete with Snoop, he told Vibe in 2017 that only country artist Willie Nelson has been able to out-smoke him.
He also stated that he supports his adult children in consuming marijuana.
#13 Lady Gaga has said smoking weed helps manage the physical and emotional stress of stardom.
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She claims that it also helps her cope with the stress that comes with living in the spotlight.
According to Lifeline Live, she stated on a 2011 episode of "60 Minutes" that she smokes pot while writing music to assist enhance her creative process.
However, Gaga stated in a 2013 radio interview that the pressure to continually create amazing music drove her to rely on cannabis a little too much. She admitted to being hooked to marijuana at one point in her life.
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