Madonna accused of hypocrisy over smoking video at Paris Fashion Week

Pop superstar Madonna is under fire following the circulation of a video showing her smoking during Paris Fashion Week. The footage, captured at the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2027 collection show, has ignited a firestorm of criticism from fans and social media users who accuse the 67-year-old singer of hypocrisy.

The controversial clip, published by Women's Wear Daily, depicts Madonna, accompanied by singer Charli XCX and actor Connor Storrie, smoking what appears to be a cigarette or cigarillo. This act has led many to condemn her for seemingly glamorizing a habit she has publicly denounced in the past.

Adding fuel to the controversy are Madonna's previous statements against smoking. In 2012, after her then-15-year-old daughter Lourdes Leon was photographed with a cigarette, the singer expressed her strong disapproval. She stated in a "Today" show interview that she disliked smoking and did not approve of anyone doing it, questioning her own strictness as a mother.

Despite her past pronouncements, this is not the first time Madonna has been seen with tobacco products. She has been pictured smoking in film roles and in private posts. Earlier in June, she shared an Instagram video of herself smoking a joint, accompanied by a message for Pride Month.

The reactions to the video have been swift and largely negative. Comments on social media express dismay, with one user stating, "Smoking cigarettes will never be cool, no matter who does it." Another questioned, "It's 2026. Why are we trying to portray smoking as something 'chic' again?" Many highlighted the health risks associated with smoking, deeming the habit unattractive.