This just in: Not everyone in Hollywood only prays God of money and fame.
Some stars are actually very religious. They take their faith very seriously.
Do any of the following names come as a surprise? These are some of the more religious actors, actresses and singers in the entertainment industry…
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts is on record as saying she and her family chant and pray at a Hindu temple. She said she practiced this religion in an interview with People Magazine in 2011.
Mayim Balik
Mayim Bialik keeps Kosher, studies Jewish texts and even shuts down all social media during the Sabbath. Talk about commitment, huh?!?
Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas wrote a column in The Los Angeles Times, calling for people to confront anti-Semitism more forcefully after his son faced insults regarding his faith.
Andrew Keegan
How religious is Andrew Keegan? The actor founded Full Circle, his VERY OWN RELIGION. He described it as “advanced spiritualism†to Vice Magazine.
Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt was not always a man of faith. But his son was born prematurely in 2012 and he says prayer got him through it: “It restored my faith in God… it really redefined it.â€Â
Ja Rule
Ja Rule was raised by Jehovah’s Witnesses and baptized as a Christian after “reconnecting with God†while working on the film “I’m in Love with a Church Girl.â€Â
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber has a tattoo of Jesus on his calf muscle. He was raised by an evangelical singer mother and often cites God in interviews.
Natalie Portman
Did you know that Natalie Portman was born Neta-Lee Hershlag in Jerusalem? Oh, yes, she is VERY Jewish.
Prince
Prince became a Jehovah’s Witness in 2011. He’s even gone door-to-door, trying to convert strangers.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods said he “drifted away†from Buddhism when he cheated on his wife, but he was raised under that religion and invoked his faith when making a public apology for infidelity.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson told Fox News that he’s “grateful to be a Muslim.” He says he “needs Allah†in his life.
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg once made a great joke about his Catholic faith, telling CNN: “I hope God’s a movie fan. I want to explain Boogie Nights to him.”
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom joined the Soka Gakkai school of Buddhism at age 19. He told Details it’s all about striving to live a “bigger life.”
Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle is a practicing Muslim. He left his wildly successful series in 2005 in order to on a spiritual journey in Africa.
Paula Abdul
Paula Abdul is Jewish. But “beyond” that, she says she’s “always found myself to be very much in tune with spirituality.”
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus was baptized in a Southern Baptist church and refers to herself as a Christian. But she doesn’t believe she “going to Hell because†she wears a pair of “really short white shorts.” It’s about one’s actions.
Tom Cruise
Okay, this one may not be all that surprising. Tom Cruise is the celebrity poster child for Scientology.
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington told GQ in 2012 that he “reads the Bible every day.†That sounds pretty religious to us!
Katy Perry
Katy Perry was raised Pentecostal and once recorded songs on a Christian label. She once joked that God gave her big boobs. Hey, we laughed!