Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

Sarah Paulson in The People vs. O.J. Simpson and American Horror Story

Sarah Paulson earned significant critical acclaim for her performances on both American Horror Story and The People vs. O.J. Simpson, but with Paulson's success came a nasty habit: both roles required Paulson to smoke cigarettes. Paulson didn't smoke—at least, until she developed a craving on set.

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