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Fame and fortune couldn't protect these celebrities from some of the darkest moments of their lives. Addiction, illness, devastating loss and life-threatening situations brought each of them to a point where something had to change.

For some, that turning point was faith.

These stars have spoken publicly about moments when they believe God intervened in their lives, gave them the strength to change course or carried them through circumstances they weren't sure they would survive.

Their stories are very different, but each has credited God with playing a life-changing — and in some cases, lifesaving — role when they needed Him most.

Here are five celebrities who say God helped save their lives — and some of their stories may surprise you.