According to the tabloids, celebrities are just like us. They run errands, wait in lines, and even have their own favorite strains of cannabis. In recent years, many famous stoners have jumped on the legalized industry bandwagon by launching their own branded pot products. Willie Nelson has Willie’s Reserve, Snoop Dogg has Leafs By Snoop, and more celebrities are joining in every day. But what exactly are these famous faces smoking when they kick back and relax? With so many different strains available, bred to highlight various terpenes and capable of inducing a wide range of physical and mental effects, it’s interesting to know what strains celebrities are reaching for when it’s time to light up.
Willie Nelson, the most famous pothead on the planet, claims he has no preference when it comes to strains. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Nelson compared cannabis to sex, saying “It’s all good, some is great.” However, his wife Annie D’Angelo did mention that Nelson tends to prefer sativas, as they make him even funnier than he already is. For the “On the Road Again” musician, it seems fitting to just smoke whatever is available. Nelson made headlines recently for admitting he no longer smokes, but still enjoys cannabis in other forms.
Pop superstar Miley Cyrus has never been shy about her love for weed, which may have surprised some fans who knew her as a clean-cut Disney star. Even Hannah Montana is now part of the green rush. During a trip to Amsterdam in 2013, a member of Cyrus’s entourage revealed that her strain of choice was Super Lemon Haze, a sativa-dominant hybrid known for its energizing and uplifting effects. Given the sunny vibes of her 2017 album “Younger Now,” it seems like it was a good choice.
For seasoned comic and podcaster Doug Benson, performing live comedy is a breeze, thanks to his secret weapon: being really, really high. Like Nelson, Benson isn’t too picky when it comes to strains, but he has expressed a fondness for the strain Chocolope in a 2013 interview with Cannabis Now. This strain, a cross of Chocolate Thai and Cannalope Haze, has a coffee-like aroma and is known for its ability to induce a happy and relaxed state of mind.
Snoop Dogg, the legendary West Coast rapper, has been promoting cannabis since the beginning of his career. Some may argue that he has done more to bring weed to the mainstream than any other celebrity. When it comes to his preferred strain, Snoop has given a few different answers over the years. One that he has mentioned multiple times is Herijuana, a hybrid of Petrolia Headstash and Killer New Haven. According to Leafly, this strain has a strong Afghan influence and is known for its potent effects.