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55 Most Famous Christian People and Celebrities

*Originally published by Charity K in May 2023 and Updated by Vanessa R in May 2024

Christian people are those who identify with the religion of Christianity. There is a belief that celebrities aren’t accepted in Hollywood, even though many believe that most celebrities have been blacklisted because of their religion. However, in this list, these celebrities have accepted their faith and have shared their beliefs with their fans on social media. Christian artists and celebrities belong to various denominations including Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox.

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1. Patricia Heaton

She is an American actress and comedian known for her work in sitcoms especially her role in Everybody Loves Raymond. She has won the Emmy Award three times and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series twice. Patricia also won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program.

From 2019 to 2020, she starred in the comedy series Carol’s Second Act. Later in 2020, Patricia wrote a book called Your Second Act: Inspiring Stories of Transformation. 

Aside from her career, Patricia is an ambassador for World Vision. It is a Christian charity that helps families, communities, and children out of poverty.

2. Tom Hanks

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Famous for his comedic and dramatic roles, he is an American actor and filmmaker. In total, his films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and approximately $9.96 billion worldwide.

He is currently the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Tom has received numerous accolades including the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Golden Globe Cecil B DeMille Award.

He was raised in Catholic and Mormon communities. He converted to the Greek Orthodox Church in 1988.

3. Candace Cameron Bure

She is an American actress and talk show panelist known for her role as D.J. Tanner on Full House. Candace has been in a number of Hallmark Channel original productions. She was the co-host of the daytime television talk show The View from 2015- 2016. 

In 2022, Candace became the chief content officer of Great American Media.

4. Jane Fonda

She is an actress, activist, and former fashion model. Over the years, she has received a number of awards including two British Academy Film Awards, two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, seven Golden Globe Awards, and the Golden Lion Honorary Award.

Jane is known for her comedic roles in films like Cat Ballou, Barefoot in the Park, and Mother-in-law. She constantly shares her journey with Christianity on numerous occasions.

5. Stephen Colbert

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He is an American comedian, producer, writer, political commentator, and actor. He is known for his program on Comedy Central The Colbert Report from 2005 to 2014. He is also famous for his talk program The Late Show with Stephen Colbert which began in 2015.

Stephen was raised in a Catholic family. He is still an observant Catholic who teaches Sunday School.

6. Viola Davis

She is an American actress and producer known for her roles in Doubt, The Help, How to Get Away with Murder, and Suicide Squad. She is the only African-American to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. She has also received an Emmy, a Grammy, and an Oscar award.

In 2012, 2017, and 2020, Viola has been named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time. Also in 2017, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2023, she received a Grammy Award for the audiobook narration of her 2022 memoir Finding Me.

Viola attends services at Oasis Church in Los Angeles.

7. Hugh Jackman

He is an Australian actor who is known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series. The role earned him the Guinness World Record for longest career as a live-action Marvel character. Hugh has received a number of accolades including the Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards.

Hugh came from a Christian background and has identified as Christian on a number of interviews. He has also shared that he incorporated teachings from the spiritually eclectic School of Practical Philosophy.

8. Reba McEntire

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Famously known as Reba, she is an American country music singer and actress who has been labeled as the Queen of Country. She has sold over 75 million records worldwide with over 100 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Reba is very open about her Christian faith and has even written a number of religious songs including Back to God, Sing it Now, Amazing Grace, Oh, How I Love Jesus, I Got The Lord on My Side, and Say A Prayer.

9. Denzel Washington

He is an American actor and filmmaker who gained prominence for his role in The Equalizer. He has received a number of accolades including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Tony Award, and two Silver Bears. In 2022, Denzel received the Presidential Medal of Freedom which was bestowed upon him by President Joe Biden.

Denzel is a Pentecostal Evangelical Christian and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ which is located in Los Angeles. He has shared that he is considering becoming a preacher.

10. Mark Wahlberg

Also known by his stage name, Marky Mark, he is the famous leading man in comedy, drama, and action film genres. He has been nominated for and won numerous awards including a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a nomination for two Academy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nine Primetime Emmy Awards.

Mark is a Catholic who goes to Mass twice on Sundays. He has shared with his fans that religion is the most important part of his life. He even starred in the film Father Stu which is based on a boxer turned Catholic priest.

11. Dwayne Johnson

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Famously known as The Rock because of his former professional wrestling career. He is an American actor and film producer. The Rock rose to fame for his career as a wrestler and was noted as the greatest professional wrestler of all time.

Aside from wrestling, his acting career earned worldwide fame. His films have grossed over $10.5 billion worldwide, and over $3.5 billion in North America. He has been labeled as one of the world’s highest-grossing and highest-paid actors.

Dwayne has openly shared about his faith, on social media he has talked about his special relationship with God.

12. Kevin Hart

He is an American comedian, and actor known for his Hollywood films and TV roles. He is known for the films Scary Movie 3, Ride Along movies, About Last Night, Central Intelligence, The Secret Life of Pets film franchise, and the Jumanji film Franchise.

He has won numerous awards including BET Awards, the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Comedic Movie Actor, and Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award. Kevin has talked openly about his Christian faith on social media and some of his comedy shows.

13. Kathie Lee Gifford

She is a French-born American television presenter, actress, singer, songwriter, and author. She is known for co-hosting the talk show Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, and the Today show. Kathie has shared that she became a born-again Christian after watching the film The Restless Ones at the age of 12.

14. Reese Witherspoon

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She is an American actress and producer who has received an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. She is known as one of the highest-paid actresses, and one of the 100 most influential people in the world. As well as the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.

Resse gained fame for the comedy film Legally Blonde and its 2003 sequel. However, her company Hello Sunshine has produced the series Big Little Lies, The Morning Show, and Little Fires Everywhere as well as the film adaptation Gone Girl, Where the Crawdads Sing, and the 2023 miniseries Daisy Jones & the Six.

She was raised an Episcopalian and is a regular attendee at the Episcopal church in Los Angeles.

15. Tyler Perry

He is an American actor, filmmaker, and playwright known as the creator and performer of Madea. During the 1990s and early 2000s, he produced numerous stage plays and developed multiple television series. Tyler has also acted in the films Star Trek, Gone Girl, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Don’t Look Up, and the animated film PAW Patrol: The Movie.

In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. In multiple interviews, Tyler has shared that he is a Christian.

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16. Kristin Chenoweth

She is an American actress and singer known for her credits in musical theatre. She is widely famous for her role in the musical Wicked and her guest appearance in the shows Sesame Street and Glee.

When she was younger, she sang a lot of gospel songs for local churches. Kristin describes herself as a liberal Christian.

17. Will Smith

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Also known as The Fresh Prince because of the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. His films have grossed over $9.3 billion globally. He archived wider fame for the films Bad Boys I & II, Bad Boys For Life, Men in Black I, II, III, and his portrayal of Muhammad Ali in Ali. 

In an interview, he shared that he is of Christian faith which helped him portray Bennet Omalu in Concussion.

18. Angela Bassett

She is famous for her work in numerous film and television shows including Malcolm X, the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, Green Lantern, Vampire in Brooklyn, Olympus Has Fallen, Avengers: Endgame, Black Panther, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She has received two Golden Globe Awards and nominations for seven Primetime Emmy Awards.

She is a Pentecostal Evangelical Christian and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ which is located in Los Angeles.

19. Mathew McCanaoughey

He is known for his leading roles in romantic comedies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Wedding Planner, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Failure to Launch, and Fool’s Gold. He has received a Golden Globe award for Best Actor, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance, and an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Mathew has openly shared about his Christain faith.

20. Chrissy Metz

She is an American actress and singer known for her role as Kate Pearson in the series This is Us. Her performance in the show earned her two Golden Globe Awards and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. She is a Christian and has shared that she connects her work with her faith.

21. Jennifer Garner

She is an American actress famous for her role in the films Zoya, Time of Your Life, Pearl Harbor, and Catch Me If You. She starred in the ABC action thriller series Alias which earned her a Golden Globe Award and a SAG Award as well as four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. 

Jennifer also starred in the romantic comedies 13 Going on 30, Juno, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, and Valentine’s Day. Even though Jennifer stopped attending church regularly, her children have been baptized as members of the United Methodist Church in Charleston, West Virginia.

22. Chris Pratt

He is famous for the role of Andy Dwyer in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. However, he rose to international prominence for his role as Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Guardians of the Galaxy, and as Owen Grady in the Jurassic World trilogy.

Chris has won numerous accolades including the Teen Choice Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, two nominations for the People’s Choice Awards, a nomination for the Critics Choice Super Awards, and nominations for the Kids’ Choice Awards. 

Chris has openly shared that he is associated with the Zoe Church which is a youth-oriented Christian congregation in Los Angeles. He has been attending the same Christian church for years.

23. Ben Affleck

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He is an American actor and filmmaker known for writing God Will Hunting which earned him the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He established himself as a leading man in the film Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, Changing Lanes, The Sum of All Fears, and Gone Girl.

Ben’s performance in the film Argo earned him a BAFTA Award for Best Director, and the BAFTA and Academy Award for Best Picture. Ben is widely famous for playing the superhero Batman in the DC films Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League.

He attended the Methodist church together with his children.

24. Steve Harvey

Known for hosting the television shows The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Family Feud, Family Feud Africa, and Celebrity Family Feud. He has won seven Daytime Emmy Awards, fourteen NAACP Image Awards, and two Marconi Awards. In 2017, he founded Steve Harvey Global which is an entertainment company. Steve is also the founder of the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation which is a philanthropic organization that provided youth outreach services.

In 2022, he received the inaugural Man in The Mirror Award together with Chris Tucker. On numerous occasions, he has attributed his success to his faith in God. 

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25. Stephen Baldwin

He is an American actor, producer, and director known for being the youngest of four Baldwin brothers. He has appeared in the films Posse, Born on the Fourth of July, 8 Seconds, Threesome, and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.

Stephen is a born-again Evangelical after the September 11 attacks in 2001. He founded the Breakthrough Ministry together with Mario D’Ortenzio and Bobby Brewer. It was designed to use extreme sports as a ministry via arena tours calls AsSalt Tours.

26. Chance the Rapper

Chancellor Johnathan Bennett is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer famous known as Chance the Rapper. He gained recognition for his second mixtape Acid Rap. Coloring Book, his third mixtape which was released in 2016, earned him three Grammy Awards, and the Best Rap Album. The album peaked at No.8 on the Billboard 200.

Chance was raised as a Christian and refers to Jesus Christ in many of his songs. He describes himself as a Christian Rapper on social media.

27. Selena Gomez

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She is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman. She rose to prominence for starring as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place. Selena has appeared in the films Another Cinderella Story, Monte Carlo, and Neighbors: Spring Breakers, and voiced Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise.

From 2017 to 2020, Selena executive produced the Netflix television series 13 Reasons Why through her production company July Moon Productions. As a producer, she received a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award as well as a Primetime Emmy Award.

Selena is a Catholic and attends the communion church.

28. The Jonas Brothers

They are an American pop-rock band that consists of three brothers Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. They are known for their appearances on the Disney Chanel television network. They starred in the 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock and its 2010 sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.

In 2023, they released their sixth studio album The Album, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

All three brothers were raised in the Pentecostal Christian tradition and wore purity rings to symbolize their abstinence pledge.

29. Justin Bieber

He is a Canadian singer known for his influence on modern-day popular music. His teen pop debut studio album My World 2.0 topped the US Billboard 200. He was noted as the youngest solo male artist to top the chart in 47 years. He internationally rose to fame for the single Baby which became one of the best-selling singles in the US.

Justin is an Evangelical Charismatic Christian which is noted as the fastest-growing part of Christianity.

30. Lauren Daigle

She is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter known for her debut album How Can It Be. It peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.

She has won two Grammy Awards, seven GMA Dove Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards as well as two American Music Awards. In total she has had four No. 1 singles on the Billboard Christian Airplay, and Hot Christian Songs chart.

31. Tauren Wells

He is a Christian singer, and songwriter known for the song Hills and Valleys which reached No. 3 on the Host Christian Songs Chart, and No. 8 on the Christian Airplay Chart. He has received Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary Christian Performace, and Contemporary Christian Album of the Year.

In 2018, Tauren became a worship Leader at Lakewood Church in Texas. Together with his wife Lorna, he opened the Prisma Worship Arts School which trains musicians.

32. Carrie Underwood

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She is an American singer is known for her single Inside Your Heaven. The song debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She won three Grammy Awards for her debut album Some Hearts. In total, she has sold 85 million records worldwide and is the 10th highest-certified female artist.

She has won eight Grammy Awards, 17 American Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and five Guinness World Records. Carrie has also been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

She is a proud Christian and has written numerous religious songs.

33. Lecrae

He is an American rapper, songwriter, singer, record, and film producer, actor, as well as record executive, and entrepreneur. Lecrae is the co-founder and co-owner of the record label Reach Records. He has released ten studio albums, three mixtapes, and one EP. He has described himself as a Christian rapper whose songs reflect his Christian faith.

34. Laura Story

She is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who has won six GMA Dove Awards, and a Grammy. Her second studio album, Blessings, reached No. 1 on Americana/Folk Albums, and Top Christian Albums. She rose to fame for her version of Chris Tomlin’s song Arriving. Her version peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs.

35. We the Kingdom

It is an American contemporary Christian music band known for its hit single Holy Water which earned them four nominations at the 51st GMA Dove Awards. The band consists of Andrew Bergthold, Franni Rae Cash, Ed Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash. They earned two Grammy Award nominations at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. In 2021, the band won the GMA Dove Award for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year.

36. Hillsong Worship

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It is a praise and worships collective from Australia and California. The band consists of notable members including Brooke Fraser, Joel Houston, Marty Sampson, Darlene Zschech, and Reuben Morgan. Fifteen of their songs have appeared on the Billboard magazine charts. In 2018, the group won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance.

The Hillsong Church has spread across the globe with the groups Hillsong United and Hillsong Young & Free.

37. Jeremy Camp

He is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. He has released seven albums and two live albums. Four of his albums are RIAA-certified as Gold. Jeremy has won five GMA Dove Awards and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Gospel Album as well as three nominated American Music Awards.

In 2020, the film I Still Believe was released. It is based on his first marriage with Melissa Lynn Henning- Camp who died a year after their place.

38. Chris Tomlin

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He is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader known for his Contemporary Christian music. He has sold over 7 million records. He has received 23 GMA Dove Awards, two RIAA-certified platinum albums, and a Grammy Award. In 2014, Chris became a member of the board of directors of CURE International which is a nonprofit organization.

39. Michael W. Smith

He is an American musician who has charted mainstream charts and contemporary Christians. His biggest success in mainstream music was with his song Place in This World which was No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Michael has sold over 18 million records and has won three Grammy Awards as well as 45 Dove Awards.

Together with Christian author Gary Thomas to write the book This Your Time. In total, Michael published 14 books and starred in two films.

40. Rebecca St. James

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She is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress known for her Christian pop-rock music. Her album Pray won her a Grammy Award in 1999 as well as the GMA Dove Award in 2002, 2004, and 2006. In 2021, she released the single Kingdom Come which features her brothers for King & Country. 

41. CeCe Winans

She is an American gospel singer known for being a member of the duo BeBe & CeCe Winans. She began a solo career that has earned her 15 Grammy Awards, 31 GMA Dove Awards, and 16 Stellar Awards as well as 7 NAACP Image Awards. She has 17 million record sales certified by RIAA and over 19 million sales as a solo artist. CeCe has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

42. Travis Greene

He is an American gospel musician and pastor known for his two studio albums Stretching Out and The Hill. His songs have charted on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums and the Top Gospel Songs charts. He has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, and 13 Stellar Awards. Together with his wife, Travis leads the Forward City Church in South Carolina.

43. Tasha Cobbs

She is known for her hit lead single Break Every Chain. She won the Grammy for Best Gospel Christian Music Performance, as well as 15 Stellar Awards, 3 Billboard Music Awards, and 9 Dove Awards. In 2019, she founded the Purpose Place Church with her husband Kenneth.

44. Maverick City

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It is an American contemporary worship music group that consists of Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, Brandon Lake, Harold Brown, and Maryanne J. George. At the 2022 GMA Dove Awards, the group received seven nominations, including Artist of the Year and Gospel Worship Album of the Year.

In 2023, the group received five Grammy Awards nominations across the Christian and Gospel categories.

45. Nathaniel Bassey

He is a Nigerian singer, trumpeter, pastor, and gospel songwriter known for his songs Imela and Onise Iyanu. He is a pastor at The Oasis Lagos and The Youth Church of the RCCG Kings Court. However, Nathaniel attends the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

From actors and actresses to Christian artists, these people have opened up about their Christian faith and the denomination of Christianity they believe in. They have never changed their religious beliefs even after they became famous around the world.

46. Dean Cain

Dean Cain became famous for playing Superman in the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman from 1993 to 1997. After that role, he has acted in Christian movies like the film God’s Not Dead in 2014.

Cain has worked with faith-based media companies and says if his roles in religious films positively impact even one person’s faith or outlook, then it makes the work worthwhile to him. He hopes the inspirational movies he appears in can change hearts, reaffirm beliefs, or provide new perspectives on matters of faith.

47. Roma Downey

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Roma Downey is a Northern Irish actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author who has been acting since 1988. Her most famous role was playing the angel Monica on the TV series “Touched By An Angel.” Nowadays, Downey serves as the president of LightWorkers Media, the faith and family division of MGM Studios. Together with her husband, Mark Burnett, they produced the Emmy-nominated miniseries “The Bible.”

Outside her faith-based career, Downey is an ambassador for the nonprofit Operation Smile, going on medical missions to countries like Honduras, Vietnam, and Jordan to provide surgeries for children born with cleft lips and palates. In 2021, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Christian Film and Music Festival in recognition of her body of work.

48. Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris found fame through his starring role on the TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger” and his achievements as a six-time world karate champion. However, the pressures of celebrity initially took a toll on him. In an interview, Norris admitted that being in the entertainment industry caused him to lose sight of priorities, even contributing to the failure of his first marriage.

After divorcing, Norris rediscovered his faith thanks to his second wife Gena, who read the Bible daily and gently guided him spiritually. Nowadays, Norris recognizes his success stems not from luck but from God’s blessings. When fans call him lucky for his accomplishments in martial arts and acting, Norris humbly responds that it was God, not luck, that enabled his renowned career.

49. Nicole Kidman

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Though she has appeared in fewer films since becoming a mother, the superstar actress Nicole Kidman makes time on Sundays to attend church services with her husband Keith Urban and their two daughters.

In an interview, Kidman spoke about how she is raising her family with the same Catholic faith traditions in which she was brought up. Despite her busy career, Kidman ensures her children receive a religious upbringing similar to her own by prioritizing weekly church attendance as a family.

50. Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton grew up in a Christian family in Tennessee. Her religious upbringing taught her important Christian values that she still follows today. Even though she is a very famous and wealthy singer, Parton has kept her Christian faith strong. She reads the Bible every day and prays regularly. Some of her songs have Christian messages about love and perseverance.

Parton believes her successful music career is a blessing from God, not just from her own merit. She generously donates money to charities because of her faith. The singer still goes to church frequently, preferring small humble churches over big flashy ones. Despite her fame and riches, Parton tries to live according to Christian principles. She wants to set an example through kindness, humility, and using her wealth to help others in need. Her deep Christian beliefs have remained an important part of her life.

51. Kirk Franklin

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Kirk Franklin is one of the biggest names in contemporary Christian music. He has won many Grammy awards for his gospel songs and choir performances. Franklin grew up in a religious household and became a born-again Christian as a teenager. His strong faith and belief in God inspire the music he creates. Many of his songs focus on uplifting themes of praise, hope, and perseverance through hardships.

In addition to his music career, Franklin is an outspoken Christian minister. He frequently preaches and shares his testimony about how God transformed his life after he overcame drug addictions and violence in his youth. Franklin aims to use his talents and platform to spread a positive message and bring more people toward Christianity. He advocates for racial unity and serves as a mentor for young artists and church leaders.

52. Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow is a former professional football player who became known for openly displaying his Christian faith on and off the field. Tebow was raised in a devout Christian family and was homeschooled with a Christian curriculum growing up. His parents were Christian missionaries, and he brought those strong religious values with him into his athletic career.

While playing football, Tebow frequently took a knee to pray on the sidelines, causing the gesture to become known as “Tebowing.” He also wrote Bible verses on his eye black and gave faith-based interviews after games. After his NFL career ended, Tebow remained an outspoken Christian role model. He does public speaking, writes books, and works with his family’s Christian ministry focused on helping children and fighting human trafficking. Tebow credits his success and perseverance to always relying on God’s strength. He tries to live as an example of Christian values like humility and putting faith first in his life before fame or athletics.

53. Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry is one of the biggest stars in the NBA, but he is also outspoken about his Christian faith. Curry was raised in a Christian household by his deeply religious parents.

On the basketball court, Curry is known for his humble attitude and frequently points upward to thank God after making big plays. He writes Bible verses and references to Christ on his basketball shoes. Off the court, Curry speaks openly about how his Christian beliefs and relationship with God guide his life. He says his faith gives him perspective and keeps him grounded despite his fame and success. Curry and his wife Ayesha regularly attend church together with their children. They teach their kids the importance of faith, prayer, and treating others with kindness in line with Christian values.

54. Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls is an adventurer and TV host best known for his survival shows like Man vs. Wild. Despite all his dangerous adventures out in the wild, Grylls says his Christian faith keeps him going. Grylls became a committed Christian as a teenager after being raised in the Church of England. His faith took on even deeper meaning after a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa that could have killed him. The survivalist says his relationship with God gives him strength, courage and peace of mind when facing life-threatening situations in remote wildernesses.

He sees his survival skills as gifts from God to be used to inspire others. Grylls aims to live as an example of his Christian beliefs through determination, humility and treating others with respect and kindness. He speaks openly about prayer sustaining him through his most brutal challenges. When not filming his adventure shows, Grylls is actively involved in his local church community. He has written books discussing how his faith influences his daring career path.

55. Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan is one of the biggest names in country music today. Despite his massive fame and success, Bryan openly talks about how his Christian faith keeps him grounded. Bryan was raised in a devout Christian family in the Southern Baptist tradition. His parents instilled strong religious values and beliefs in him from a young age.

As a celebrity, Bryan tries to live his life according to Christian principles. He attends church regularly and reads the Bible to help guide his personal and professional decisions. The country star sees his musical talents as blessings from God that allow him to positively influence many fans. He aims to set a good example through his music by avoiding glorifying negative themes.

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