Kristina Roberts
Armie Hammer, the Hollywood actor best known for his role in Call Me By Your Name, has recently spoken openly about his past lifestyle during his most active years in the film industry. In a candid and somewhat humorous way, he admitted that he once smoked an astonishing amount of marijuana every single day. On the July 28 episode of his podcast, Armie HammerTime, he shared that at one point, he was smoking “upwards of, like, 15 to 20 joints a day.” This, he said, was during what he called his “Hollywood heyday” — the time when he was deeply involved in acting projects, press tours, and the party lifestyle that sometimes surrounds the entertainment world.
According to Hammer, his close friend Ashton Ramsey used to joke that he “smoked more marijuana than anyone on earth,” and Hammer laughed, saying that the comment was probably true. At the time, marijuana was a big part of his daily life, and he did not see it as unusual. Looking back, however, he can now see how extreme his habit was. It wasn’t just about smoking for himself; Hammer admitted he liked to share the experience with friends — sometimes more than they could handle.
He described this in a joking way, saying, “I loved poisoning people,” which, in his words, meant giving his friends so much marijuana that they would feel completely out of it. “I loved smoking marijuana with people to the point where they said, ‘I’m so stoned I can’t find my feet,’” he explained. For Hammer, it seemed to be part fun, part mischief, and part his own way of bonding with others.
One of the most surprising stories he shared from that time involved fellow Hollywood star Johnny Depp. Hammer and Depp had worked together on the movie The Lone Ranger, and during the press tour for the film, the two actors spent a lot of time together before events and interviews. On one such occasion, before an important press appearance, Hammer recalled that he got Depp to join him in smoking marijuana. He said that by the time they were done, Depp was “super stoned.”
The incident, while lighthearted in Hammer’s telling, had unexpected consequences. He revealed that Depp’s professional team quickly realized that being around Hammer before public events might not be the best idea. After that, they made sure that the two actors were never spotted together before media appearances, keeping them apart for the rest of the press run. For Hammer, it was one of those wild stories that stuck with him — a memory from a time when he admits his lifestyle was more about fun and excess than responsibility.
While Hammer’s retelling was filled with jokes and an easygoing tone, his comments come against a more serious backdrop. In 2021, his career took a dramatic downturn after serious allegations were made against him. These allegations, which he has strongly denied, led to him losing roles and stepping away from the spotlight. Since then, Hammer has been trying to rebuild his life and career, speaking more openly about his past and sharing personal stories through his podcast.
The openness with which Hammer talks about his marijuana use shows a different side to the actor — one that many people may not have seen before. Rather than hiding the more outrageous parts of his past, he seems willing to bring them into the light, sometimes even laughing at himself in the process. This kind of honesty can be disarming; it invites listeners to see him not just as a celebrity, but as someone who made choices — some reckless, some funny, and some he now looks back on with a mix of amusement and disbelief.
It is also worth noting that marijuana, while legal in some places now, still carries a certain weight when it comes to public opinion, especially when the amounts described are so high. Smoking “15 to 20 joints a day” is not just casual use; it’s a lifestyle choice that can shape a person’s routine, relationships, and even career. Hammer’s reflection on this period gives a glimpse into the high-energy, sometimes chaotic world that actors can find themselves in when success arrives quickly and with plenty of opportunities for distraction.
The way Hammer describes his past — from the friendly teasing by Ashton Ramsey to the over-the-top incident with Johnny Depp — paints a picture of someone who, at that time, didn’t feel the need to slow down. There’s a certain charm in the way he remembers these moments, but there’s also an underlying awareness that those days are behind him. While he still tells the stories with humor, there is a sense that he recognizes how much has changed since then.
Hammer’s life now appears to be more focused on rebuilding his career and reshaping his public image. By using his podcast to talk about personal experiences, he’s taking control of his own narrative. These conversations may not erase the controversies of the past, but they do offer a more human and relatable side to someone who has lived through both Hollywood glamour and public scandal.
For fans and listeners, hearing a celebrity speak so freely about their past habits — especially when those habits are so extreme — can be both surprising and engaging. It’s the kind of storytelling that makes people lean in, curious to know what really goes on behind the scenes in the lives of famous actors. And in Hammer’s case, the answer includes a lot of marijuana, a few pranks on friends, and one unforgettable afternoon that left Johnny Depp “super stoned” before a major event.
As Hammer continues his podcast and shares more about his past, these glimpses into his personal history might help him reconnect with audiences. They reveal someone who has made mistakes, had wild adventures, and now looks back on them with a mix of humor and reflection. Whether or not his career fully recovers remains to be seen, but for now, Hammer is telling his own story — in his own words — and doing it with an honesty that feels rare in Hollywood.
