Celebrities You Never Expected Were Christians

It’s not always easy to tell who is or Christian or not Christian in Hollywood these days. While some profess to be Christian, you may not know by their actions. Contrary to popular belief, many celebrities today actually do believe in and love God. Some of these celebrities have been vocal about their faith. Others may not frequently talk about their faith in interviews, but have a close personal relationship with God, reflective in their private lives. Once they found Him, the focus in their personal lives began to shift and their faith grew stronger as a result of it. Some of these celebrities may take you by surprise, but it’s incredible to see that despite Hollywood’s reputation, there are celebrities who are unashamed of their faith in God. Here are seven celebrities you may not know are Christian.

Nick Jonas

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It might come to some as a shock that the “Jealous” singer has a personal relationship with God. In fact, when he first started out his career in his family band “The Jonas Brothers” he was very vocal about his beliefs. He even wore a purity ring, publicly announcing his vow to abstain from sex until marriage. His relationship with God is still very important to him. Jonas said, “I’ve had an incredibly intense journey with faith and religion and my growth. My belief in God is still very strong and important to me as a person, and I think that’s all that should matter. The other things around it are not as important to me as my relationship with God.”

Kathie Lee Gifford

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It may come to you as a surprise that the popular talk show host was actually born Jewish, and when she was 12 years old became a “born again” Christian. Gifford then attended Oral Roberts University and says that Billy Graham is to thank for it. “My entire family came to faith through eternity through Billy Graham.” Her faith in God helped her get through her first year without her husband, NFL legend and broadcaster Frank Gifford who died of natural causes in 2015. The year she lost her husband, she said “I’ve gotten through the past year the way I’ve gotten through every day of my life; faithfully trusting God to do what God does, which is to show up, redeem and restore.” Her faith continues to be a central part of her life.

Serena Williams

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The world-renowned tennis player was raised Jehovah’s Witness and is still a proud Christian. Her faith is like a secret weapon, a stealthy supply of strength and perseverance that some observers say is as vital to her game as her 120 mph serve. After winning Wimbledon in 2012, she thanked God publicly. “I want to thank Jehovah for letting me get this far,” Williams said. “I almost didn’t make it a few years ago, but now I’m here again and it’s so worth it.” In addition, Williams has left a trail of comments that show her belief in God, and especially her identity as a Witness, has bolstered her already formidable tennis talents.

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