Reality TV's Most Memorable Christians

#10: M.C. Hammer in "The Surreal Life"

The very first episode of VH1's Behind the Music was about M.C. Hammer (real name: Stanley Burrell), who went from being a multimillionaire rapsuperstar to losing his entire fortune and career. Luckily, there was an Act II for Hammer--he became a minister and got his own show on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. In 2002, Hammer joined the cast of VH1's "Real World"-for-has-beens show, "The Surreal Life," for its first season.

Hammer proved to be the voice of maturity and reason in a house filled with out-there celebrities like Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil, Playboy centerfold Brande Roderick, and "Survivor" bad girl Jerri Manthey. In addition to keeping them in line, Hammer also lent a hand for an important moment in the life of one of his housemates: 80's teen star Corey Feldman, whose wedding was officiated by Rev. Hammer. Hammer was so well-liked by his costars that he kept in touch with them after the series finished taping and, three years later, also officiated at Neil's wedding.