Vaping in hollywood, movies, cinema and in the media

There’s no doubt about it – vaping has quickly become a global
phenomenon. Replacing our tar laden cigarettes with
flavoured juice, vaporized by a multitude of devices, has become the
preferred choice for many. At the same time,
vaping and vapers have become
a periodic yet prevalent fixture in Hollywood movies and TV in recent times.

As an everyday habit for many (and historically many more) tobacco has
always played its part in the movies. Scenes of intimidating gangsters fiercely
gasping on their straights as they lay waste to their enemies, or of thick
smoke enveloping a sultry and sensual leading lady – cigarettes and smoking have
the ability to lend dexterity and shape to the character profiles in question.

Take for instance the film Pulp
Fiction
by Quentin Tarantino; bruisers and brawlers forging their criminal
careers, cig to the side of the mouth as they berate their beguiled foe into
submission. It’s an accessory that speaks volumes about the intensity of the character
as well as the functionality of nicotine as a tool to alleviate and stimulate
following the perplexing predicaments those characters tend to find themselves
in. Blowing the brains out of a hostage in the car on the middle of the freeway
is hardly going to induce waves of calm and peace. Everyday smokers would be
lighting one up after another, frantically finding a remedy to their situation.

So how has Hollywood traversed the journey from cigarettes to vaping? As
the un-ending influence that celebrity culture irrevocably has on our lives
takes centre stage, we look at some of the superstars (fictional and factual)
who have been paving the way for vaping as a viable and
less toxic
alternative to tobacco
based cigarettes. So who’s who?

E-CIG TV
STARS

Dot Branning
/ Cotton – EastEnders (BBC)

A an ever present resident of Albert Square, the notorious nicotine
habits of the discernible Dot Cotton have been a mainstay in the programme ever
since the introduction of actress June Brown’s character in 1985 as nasty Nick
Cotton’s faithfully misguided mother. Dot has recently been seen making the
switch from cigarettes to e-cigarettes. Vape on girlfriend.

The
Simpsons

Perhaps one of the surprise inclusions on our list is the cartoon cast
of the
Simpsons. Back in May 2015,
the episode
‘Let’s Go Fly a Coot’ features
Anika, the cousin of Milhouse, who introduces Bart to e-cigarettes. In the same
episode, Homer creates a blended steak e-juice for Grandpa, much to his
satisfaction. We’re not entirely sure of the intention that this episode may
have had, though the fact that the show covered the topic is in itself a
milestone to be recognised.

HOLLYWOOD
HITS

Johnny
Depp

Star of Pirates of the Caribbean
and all roundsmooth dude Johnny Depp
has frequently been seen vaping. Whether in front of the camera as character
Frank Tupelo in the 2010 film
The Tourist
or casually vaping away at press conferences promoting his latest work, it is
safe to say that Johnny is a fan of the juice.

Leonardo
Dicaprio

A former smoker of regular cigarettes, Leo is regularly seen vaping on a
variety of devices and at a plethora of functions. Whether taking a vape
between interviews in support of his latest movie or caught by paparazzi as he
roams the sidewalks of L.A, Leo’s not one to shy away from whipping out his
vape pen for a quick hit. Leo’s very public vaping appearance at the SAG awards
in 2016 led to vaping being banned from the Oscar’s ceremony of the same year.

Isla
Fisher

Australian actress Isla Fisher, known for her roles in films such as Wedding Crashers, The Great Gatsby and Confessions of a Shopaholic has been
seen vaping in public for many years now.

VAPING IN
THE MEDIA

Snoop
Dogg

US rapper Snoop Dogg was so enamoured by his first vape hit provided to
him by music legend Willie Nelson that the Dog Father himself went onto create
his own vaporizer brand – The G Pen. Snoop is rarely seen without his trusty
vape pen.

Britney
Spears

Seen to be taking a hit from her vape pen more than just one time, is
pop super-star Britney Spears. The teenage sensation known for a string of
chart-topping hits in the noughties as well as a controversy or two along the
way had reportedly been caught smoking cigarettes in front of her children in
the past, Britney has since made the move to vaping in order to create a
passive-smoke-free environment.

Paris
Hilton

Socialite extraordinaire and heiress to the Hilton hotel empire, Paris
Hilton is the definition of a party girl. Known for her hedonistic lifestyle,
the fashionista made the healthy move from cigarettes to vaping and has
regularly been seen smoking on her easy to conceal, slim-line vape pen.

Foo
Fighters

US Rock band Foo Fighters feature vaping in the hilarious video for
their 2017 record
Run Free. The video
depicts the group as an old and decrepit band playing a concert at a home for
the elderly. The music inspires the ageing audience to a new lease of life as
they run riot amongst the grounds of the home. At one stage a heavily made-up
Dave Grohl billows a great cloud of smoke from a vaporizer impressing his
on-looking peers.

Ronnie
Wood

Rock ‘n’ Roll – So often a hot bed for cigarette smokers, but
even legends like Rolling Stones guitarist, Ronnie Wood have been seen to make
the move to vaping in recent times. .

With celebrity culture at an all-time high and via multiple image led
social media platforms, it has never been easier to access our revered
individuals of choice. At the touch of our fingertips we are now able to see
what our favourite celebrities are eating, wearing and
smoking.

Whilst we’re all just human beings, it’s refreshing to know that even
the multi-million dollar superstars are changing their habits and switching
from smoking cigarettes to vaping. E-cigarettes have been found to be up to 95%
less harmful than cigarettes and have the potential to help people quit smoking.
Why not
start your journey today?