Smoking is one of the world’s greatest killers as it increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, and cancer. Smoking is very addictive; it is difficult to break the habit. Here is a list of celebrities who came over their nicotine addiction.
The former US president started smoking as a teenager and said that the addiction was his lifetime battle. He vowed to quit smoking in 2007 and started consuming Nicorette to avoid cigarettes.
The supermodel started smoking to maintain her slim figure, but she realised it's harming her health. She quit smoking in 2003 and gained 15 pounds, but was happy with a healthier body.
Gwyneth is a health enthusiast but was an avid smoker in her teenage years. Even though her father died from cancer, she smoked two packs per day. Gwyneth finally quit smoking when she was pregnant with her first child.
Catherine was an avid smoker. She used to smoke at the last stage of her pregnancy. Smoking when you are pregnant can lead to some conditions like premature birth, placental abruption, and many other problems related to pregnancy. She finally decided to quit it for her children in the year 2005.
Michael Douglas, the actor-husband of Catherine Zeta-Jones, struggled with this addiction for a long time until he suffered from a throat cancer in 2011. After suffering from a serious condition, he made efforts to quit smoking.
The TV icon famous for Friends was a chain smoker for years until she went through an extreme cleanse in 2007. She attributes her success in quitting nicotine to yoga and exercises daily to maintain a healthy lifestyle.