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These celebrities faced very different struggles, but each has publicly pointed to God when describing the turning point in their lives. For some, faith provided strength during circumstances they weren't sure they would survive. For others, it helped them overcome addiction, change direction or begin again.

Their stories also show that success doesn't make anyone immune to hardship. Behind the fame were struggles that left each of them searching for hope, strength or a second chance.

Fame may make their stories public, but the hope behind them is universal: even at life's lowest points, these celebrities say faith reminded them that their story wasn't over.