Meeting someone who shares your beliefs, whether they be a coworker, neighbor, or even an inspiration, may be a time of camaraderie. Even while you might not have the opportunity to engage with celebrities personally, it can be thrilling to discover that your favorite TV personality, musician, actor, or athlete has similar religious beliefs to your own. These Christian celebrities talk openly about their relationship with God and how their spiritual development has helped them advance in their careers.
All of the well-known singers, actors, country music artists, and talk show hosts on this list of Christian celebrities have at some point in their lives heeded God’s call. Each of these Christian celebrities has their own definition of religion and has turned to God for support in various endeavors throughout their lives, whether it be for love or family issues. This is similar to how Christianity holds specific meaning for you. You may be shocked by some of the names on this list and how much you can identify with their real-life situations. Continue reading to find out more about their adventures. Celebrities are mortals in God’s eyes, after all.
1. Carrie Underwood
In both her songs and interviews, the country music icon has frequently discussed her relationship with God. She talked to People magazine about a challenging miscarriage experience and how her faith helped her get through it.
“For the first time, I feel like I actually told God how I felt,” Underwood said to the magazine. “That was like a Saturday — and the Monday I went to the doctor to, like, confirm another miscarriage. And they told me everything was great!”
2. Candace Cameron Bure
The Full House actress was appointed Woman’s Day’s Chief Spiritual Officer in 2020. At the time, she stated, “My Christian faith is so meaningful to me, and it’s the foundation of who I am.” “It always goes before me, and I’ve never been shy to talk about my faith. So to be known for that and to be respected for that is great.”
3. Patricia Heaton
During the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, Patricia Heaton, an Emmy Award-winning actress and star of Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle, rediscovered her Christian religion. “When you are working, raising kids, and maintaining a family, there comes a time when you are really busy. Furthermore, we frequently fail to create enough room for God to truly speak to us. I’m hearing clearly now that I have more room,” she said to The Christian Post.
In addition, Heaton represents World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization that works to raise communities, families, and children out of poverty.
4. Reba McEntire
The country music artist has never concealed her Christian beliefs. “My faith has helped me tremendously throughout my whole life,” she remarked in an interview with CMT. “I have relied on it. I have faith in it. In every manner, it has led, impacted, and counseled me.”
5. Tom Hanks
Growing up Catholic and Mormon, Hanks identified as a “Bible-toting Evangelical” when he was a teenager. Before he married Rita Wilson, he later became a member of the Greek Orthodox Church, and they continue to go to church together.
6. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
Christian celebrities, Nicole Kidman stated in a Vanity Fair interview that she and her husband Keith Urban frequently take their kids to church. Kidman said, “That’s how we are raising our family,” to the publication. “My upbringing in prayer and my grandmother’s strong Catholic faith had a significant influence. It’s not absolutism, in my opinion; there is always questioning.”
7. Viola Davis
The Fences actress, who won an award, prayed to God for a husband who fulfilled all of her desires. Her request was answered three weeks later. A permanent “I do” was exchanged between Davis and Julius Tennon after Davis accepted his invitation to church. Additionally, they collaborated to co-produce the documentary Emmanuel, which tells the story of the 2015 mass shooting at Charleston, South Carolina’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
8. Justin Bieber
The “Holy” singer stated on Instagram that his connection with Jesus, not necessarily religion, is his top focus.
“I am not a religious man, as many people would assume. Religion perpetuates discouragement and highlights your shortcomings.” “Because they attend ‘church,’ religion makes people feel better than others,” he wrote. “But I’m in love with the person who made me. Jesus, in my opinion, is humanity’s savior, and it is His love that transforms us.”
9. Mark Wahlberg
The actor told Relevant magazine that he attributes his Hollywood career to his Christian faith. “My faith and my family are the most important things,” he stated. “Those things allow me to be successful in all the other things that I’m doing.”
10. Stephen Colbert
After pop artist Dua Lipa asked Stephen Colbert if his faith and comedy ever intersect, the host of The Late Show discussed his religious beliefs live. “Faith will ultimately prevail because we are all mortal.” Colbert answered, “But I sure hope Jesus has a sense of humor when I get to heaven.” In his clever reply, he also mentioned that faith is “connected to the idea of love and sacrifice being somehow related and giving yourself to other people.”
11. Hugh Jackman
Christian celebrities, Jackman may be familiar to you from his portrayal of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables or his role as Wolverine in the X-Men series. However, were you aware that the knowledgeable actor is also a Christian? In an interview, he mentioned, “I had a weird premonition that I was going to be onstage, like the preachers I saw, when I was about 13.”
12. Denzel Washington
In interviews, the Oscar-winning actor has frequently discussed his beliefs. Washington said on the Desus & Mero podcast that he believes God is the source of his acting abilities. “One of the most important lessons in life that you should know is to remember to have an attitude of gratitude, of humility, understand where the gift comes from,” added the actor.
13. Dennis Quaid
Quaid’s work as an actor and musician has intersected with Christianity. He starred in the 2018 film I Can Only Imagine, which was based on the true tale of MercyMe’s song of the same name, which was written by lead singer Bart Millard following the death of his violent father from cancer. Quaid portrays Millard’s father, who, upon his diagnosis, is changed by religion.
14. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
The Olympian claims that without her trust in God, she would not have been able to win three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals in the 1980s and 1990s. “Well, God, Jesus Christ, I know it wasn’t me, so there’s no way I could have done all the things I’ve been blessed with. He continues to guide my life to this day,” she said to the Christian Broadcasting Network.
15. Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
Regarding their 2018 Soul2Soul tour, Christian celebrities, Faith Hill talked about a charming pre-concert custom. “Tim and I share a quick quiet moment together before hitting the stage,” Faith said People magazine. “Always praying.”
16. Brad Paisley
The country singer has a message of faith in some of his songs, such as “My Miracle.” The heartwarming lyrics of the love ballad, which Paisley penned for his wife, read, “I wasn’t always spiritual / Oh but one thing that’s for sure / How could I not have faith / In the God that created her.”
17. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
In a film produced for the Oprah Winfrey Network, the actor talked candidly about some of his battles with melancholy. He gave thanks to God for guiding him through some of the most trying times in his life and gave guidance to those who might be going through similar difficulties: “Hold onto that fundamental quality of faith.” “Believe that there is something positive on the other side of your suffering,” the actor advised.
18. Tim Tebow
In interviews, the former quarterback who is now a baseball star has frequently discussed his beliefs. In his book Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms, he also discussed his spiritual journey. Writing, “It’s not about being perfect,” he said. “We will always be on a journey of growing closer to God.”
19. Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas was brought up as a Christian, as were his brothers Joe and Kevin. Nick’s father, a former pastor of the Assemblies of God church, conducted both the Christian and Hindu wedding celebrations when Nick and Priyanka Chopra were married.
20. Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford has frequently discussed her belief in God in an honest manner. The television host and New York Times best-selling author interviews people from a variety of backgrounds to learn about their perspectives on Jesus in her book, The Jesus I Know: Honest Conversations and Diverse Opinions about Who He Is.
