Iron Misses Oscar To Smoke!

Jeremy Irons Missing Oscars So He Can Smoke At Home

Jeremy Irons has opted to miss this year's (11) glitzy Oscars bash - because he wants to stay at home to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol at his will.

The star, who has previously won a Best Actor Academy Award, has been invited to the ceremony on Sunday (27Feb11).

But he won't be joining the stars of the big screen by walking down theinfamous red carpet - because he's a chronic smoker who misses most of the show to stand outside puffing away.

And Irons can't wait to be in the comfort of his home to watch the 2011 event.

He tells U.S. host Jimmy Fallon, "I'm sometimes there but it's not a great evening. I have to step out for a cigarette every five minutes. I'm in the cold missing the show I've gone all that way to see. The person who gets me on stage for my guest bit can't find me and there's panic. It's midnight before you eat. It's much more fun at home. 

"This way I can smoke and drink and have a really good time".