3) Brad Pitt
We have all grown used to seeing Brad Pitt, one of Hollywood's hottest stars, smoke his way through. It has become part of his street-smart, macho persona and the fuzzy, rugged charm that has enthralled fans in films like Fight Club and Ocean's Eleven. A romance between Pitt and smoking represents a great deal about the bipolarity of celebrity, at once adding to his on-screen presence and beckoning the discussion on health and personal choices.
He was candid about his struggle, and his openness struck a chord with many fans while remaining close to the individual topic of quitting. The change in Pitt's image shows that there has to be an assumed balance between celebrity profile and personal well-being.