Religion can be one of the most sensitive aspects of a person’s life. You will find numerous people around you who would have changed their religion for different reasons. Celebrities change their religions and names all the time. Some celebrities also change their religion after becoming famous. In fact, there is a tribe of celebrities who have undergone religion conversion to attain spirituality while for others it was purely for love. Here are 10 the most famous Hollywood celebrities who changed their religion after becoming famous.
1 . JULIA ROBERTS
Christianity To Hinduism
American actress and producer Julia Fiona Roberts converted to Hinduism after acting in the movie ‘Eat, Pray Love’ in which she comes for a soul searching mission to India.
2 . RICHARD GERE
Christianity To Buddhism
American actor and humanitarian activist Richard Tiffany Gere‘s conversion to Buddhism was much publicized. He is practicing Buddhism and is a vegetarian now. Richard Gere is also an advocate for human rights in Tibet.
- TOM CRUISE
Christianity To Scientology
American actor and producer Tom Cruise was raised a Christian but he took to the Church of Scientology in early phase of his career. Cruise is an outspoken advocate for the Church of Scientology and its associated social programs, and credits it with helping him overcome dvslexia .
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4 . ORLANDO BLOOM
Anglican Church To Buddhism
English actor Orlando Bloom was born into the Anglican Church of England. But in order to find peace, he sorted out Buddhism. Bloom is a practicing Buddhist under Soka Gakkai International.
5 . MADONNA
Christianity To Judaism
American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman Madonna was raised Roman Catholic and she converted to Kabbalah in 1996. She has also said that she is studying the Koran.
6 . JOHN TRAVOLTA
Christianity To Scientology
Another famous member of the Church of Scientology is John Travolta. American actor, film producer, dancer, and singer Travolta has been a practitioner of Scientology since 1975.
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7 . ISLA FISHER
Christianity To Judaism
Australian actress Isla Fisher converted from Methodist to Judaism after marrying Sacha Baron Cohen. Fisher converted to Judaism in 2007 after completing her studies and even accepted the Hebrew name Ayala.
8 . DREW BARRYMORE
Christianity To Judaism
American actress, author, director, model and producer Drew Barrymore converted to Judaism after marrying Will Kopelman. Drew Barrymore’s religious and political beliefs both seem to revolve around one theme: a big heart.
9 . ELIZABETH BANKS
Christianity to Judaism
American actress, director, and producer Elizabeth Banks converted from Christianity to Judaism after marrying Max Handelman. Her children are also being raised in the Jewish faith.
10 . SHARON STONE
Scientology To Buddhism
American actress, film producer and former fashion model Sharon Stone was involved with the Church of Scientology before she became a Buddhist.
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