Considering all the perils associated with being a celebrity (nosy paparazzi, shitty financial advice, ), it’s no wonder the rich and famous occasionally feel the need to relieve a bit of stress via an ancient Eastern remedy: marijuana. It may not be the hip and glamorous drug of club kids, and you won’t likely land yourself on the cover of British tabloids for smoking weed with Kate Moss, but it most certainly does the trick. Which is likely why so many of today’s celebrities have been photographed partaking in the herb. Besides, after a long day on the set or in the studio, who wants a glass of red when you can have a pinch of green instead?

Before pitching their idea for an all-female remake of “Cheech & Chong,” Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz do a little hands-on research.

Why did Ah-nuld choose to run as mayor of Coli-for-knee-a rather than another state? The Humboldt ganja, of course.

More surprising than the fact that Paris Hilton is smoking a joint in this shot is the fact that she can simultaneously smoke, stand and talk on the phone –- that’s like three things all at once.

Since the name was already taken, Reginald Noble changed his nom de plum to Redman when he released his first solo album in 1992.

Using his friend’s hand as a roach clip, Orlando Bloom takes a big hit before rehearsing a scene from “Return of the Chronic King.”

At least Mischa Barton doesn’t drink and drive.

A collaboration between Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson and Bob Marley seems pretty unlikely, unless that collaboration involves all three smoking from the same hookah.

Charlize Theron is either hitting a classic apple pipe or researching her upcoming role as Granny Smith.

Here we see a couple of cast members from MTV’s “Laguna Beach” — Stephen and Lo — mid-toke.

Why is Gillian Anderson all smiles in this photo? Probably because she’s got an itty-bitty joint in her right hand. Ok, it’s probably just a hand-rolled cigarette, but still…

Steve-O shows off his wacky tabacky…then shoves the entire bag up his ass, lights it, and has Wee-Man take a puff from the end of his man-pipe.

Guns and ganja go together nicely, as these photos of Tupac and David Crosby illustrate.

Along with faith and bathroom sex, there’s one other thing George Michael’s got to have: weed.

Um, Lindsay, you know that’s a giant bong on the table in front of you, right?

Bradjuana?

After taking a hit from the pipe in her friend’s hand, Nicole Richie finishes watching “Up In Smoke” on her Blackberry.

Puff Daddy, indeed.

It’s difficult to take the last hit without singing your moustache. Just ask Geraldo, who has mastered the technique.

Tired of being called a scrawny, wussy heartthrob, Aaron Carter packs a bowl and shows off his muscles necklace.

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Celebrities are not exactly too embarrassed to puff on their marijuana joints in public.