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For almost as long as cigars have been mass-produced, they’ve been a part of popular culture. Indeed, some of the most famous people in history have made cigars central to their identity. Today, we’ll try to list as many of the top celebrity cigar smokers of all time — from historical figures, to pop culture icons, to modern stars taking cigars to new and interesting places. Check it out here. 

Famous Historical Cigar Smokers

Who are some of the most famous historical figures to smoke cigars? The list is difficult to narrow down, but here’s a quick rundown of historical cigar smokers who were renowned for their role in politics or international affairs.

 

Winston Churchill. The most famous cigar smoker of all time. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War 2 and the inspiration for the “Churchill” cigar size. 

 

Mark Twain. American novelist and lover of (cheap) cigars. 

 

 

John F Kennedy. American president who loved short, machine-made cigars. 

 

Sigmund Freud. Noted cigar lover and father of modern psychology. Sadly, he likely never said, “Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.”

 

Other historical cigar smokers:

  • Al Capone

  • Ulysses S. Grant

  • Rudyard Kipling

  • Bill Clinton

  • J.P. Morgan

  • Orson Welles

 

Famous TV & Movie Cigar Smokers

Leading men and women of Hollywood have often had a fascination with cigars. But who are the most famous? Here are our picks:

 

Arnold Schwarzenegger. The former Governor of California and blockbuster movie star is probably the most well-known cigar smoker in the world right now. 

 

Jack Nicholson. The Academy Award-winning actor found his love of cigars on the golf course.

 

Groucho Marx. One of the pioneers of using cigars as comic props. Often imitated, never duplicated. 


Francis Ford Coppola. Legendary director of The Godfather and longtime cigar fan.

 

 

Other celebrity cigar smokers:

  • Demi Moore

  • Whoopi Goldberg

  • Beyoncé

  • Jay-Z

  • Clint Eastwood

  • Madonna

  • Michael Richards

  • George Burns

  • Danny Devito

 

Famous Athlete Cigar Smokers

Nothing says “victory” quite like a big cigar, so it’s no surprise that many of the greatest athletes of all time have enjoyed a cigar or two. Here are the most noteworthy.

 

Michael Jordan. No athlete personifies competitiveness quite like Michael Jordan. And no athlete enjoys his cigars more than the iconic #23.


Babe Ruth. The original athlete/superstar. Babe Ruth transcended baseball, and his love of cigars helped establish his recognizable persona.

 

 

Other notable cigar-smoking athletes: 

  • Alex Rodriguez

  • Mike Ditka

  • Red Auerbach (coach)

  • Stephen Curry

 

Modern Cigar Smokers

Of course, there are plenty of celebrities who enjoy cigars. Here are some of the highest-profile modern cigar aficionados:

  • Joe Burrow

  • Sabrina Carpenter

  • Joe Rogan

  • Guy Fieri

  • James Hetfield.

 

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    19 Squeebs

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    100 CigarBoss007

    (4 years ago)

    I'm a little insulted that Peter Falk aka "Columbo" and Steve McQueen aren't mentioned. ?

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      62 Ch@ppy

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    20 Service101

    (4 years ago)

    Demi Moore

    My favorite quote "why pay 100 dollars for a therapist when you can buy a 25 dollar cigar."

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    5 VFIG62

    (4 years ago)

    Groucho Marx!! La Preferencias and Dunhill 410s

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    2 Cueball

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    Pierce Brosnan

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    2 Nina

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    The beloved GEORGE BURNS! null

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