Some Celebrities Smoke Stogies Too!

Following his 2003 recall election victory, Arnold Schwarzenegger – who shot to fame as an actor after being discovered as a bodybuilder and fitness buff – had a tent put up outside the non-smoking Capitol Building so that he could smoke cigars in meetings. If that sounds unusual, it’s not, as chief executives frequently light up on golf courses or in exclusive cigar lounges while talking business (President Donald J. Trump, who notably does not smoke cigars, is most likely in the minority). The cigar, often portrayed by older Hollywood films as a symbol of power, still holds that place in executive suites around the world. Schwarzenegger is not the only A-lister to appreciate well-made cigars. Political figures like Winston Churchill and Fidel Castro top the charts for visibly enjoying cigars; former President Bill Clinton also is believed to have indulged as well, although that might depend on how someone defines “is.” Less expected are stars like Harrison Ford, Michael Douglas, Tom Cruise, and Whoopi Goldberg, who is said to prefer smaller cigarillos when she smokes. Cigars symbolize business, success, and a social club only a few are invited into.