As the wellness trend continues to take hold, more and more celebrities are getting on board with CBD. Whether it's the celebrity athlete who swears by CBD-infused nut butter after a hard workout or the media personality who uses CBD gummies to manage anxiety, the stars are making a statement about the power of cannabis.
Tom Hanks is one of the most famous movie stars on earth and has directed some big blockbusters, including 'Big', 'Philadelphia', 'Apollo 13' and 'Cast Away' among others. He has spoken about his experiences with CBD and even teamed up with Cornell University to study how it can help people with type 2 diabetes.
Morgan Freeman is another renowned actor who suffers from fibromyalgia and also advocates the use of CBD for pain management. He believes that CBD can relieve pain and inflammation in the body, as well as reduce stress and depression.
Michael J Fox is also a prominent advocate of CBD and founded the MJFF Foundation to research Parkinson's disease. He reportedly uses CBD to manage his symptoms of this disease which can include tremors, stiffness and issues with memory.
Beyonce is yet another well-known celebrity who takes CBD to help her cope with stress and pain. She's said that it helps her regulate her sleep pattern which is often disrupted by her tour and concerts.
Whoopi Goldberg is another actress who is a major advocate of CBD and has talked about her experience with it on social media. She has described how it has helped her deal with her anxiety and stress, without having to feel 'high'.