11 Celebrities Who Determined To Convert Religions

Discover out why these stars modified their faith…

Sofia Richie was raised Christian and even attended a Christian faculty whereas she was rising up however after getting engaged to Elliot Grainge, she determined to transform to Judaism. She opened up concerning the expertise in 2023, sharing that she had formally completed the method.

“What a magical day. I wish to thank cantor Nathan Lam for serving to me alongside this journey of changing to Judaism,” she posted on her Instagram tales. “It has been one of many biggest experiences of my life. As we speak was that day!!! ✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️”

Shia LaBeouf was raised by a Jewish mom and a Christian father however determined to completely commit his life to Christianity after filming his film Fury, the place he portrayed a person of religion. He defined that he had many conversations together with his co-star Brad Pitt, who had been raised in a “hyper-religious, very deeply Christian” household and was “instrumental” in his determination to search out God.

“I discovered God doing Fury. I turned a Christian man, and never in a f–king bulls–t method — in a really possible way. I might have simply stated the prayers that have been on the web page. Nevertheless it was an actual factor that actually saved me,” he instructed Interview Journal. “And you may’t determine except you’re actually going by way of it. It’s a full-blown alternate of coronary heart, a give up of management.”

Julia Roberts had a Christian upbringing however says she is now deeply concerned in Hinduism. Whereas she hasn’t explicitly stated that she’s transformed, she has referred to as herself a “working towards Hindu.” Wanting again, she says she got interested within the faith after seeing a photograph of a guru named Neem Karoli Baba.

“Hinduism is one thing that I’m very intrigued by, and really fascinated by…It got here from seeing an image of a guru referred to as Neem Karoli Baba. I used to be so drawn to this image of this individual, and I didn’t know who he was, and what he was about, however felt a really sturdy curiosity,” she instructed ABC Information. “He handed lengthy earlier than I noticed his image, however it was very intriguing, and that’s the way in which issues come into our lives. They’re not these large, nice crashing moments, however these little factor.”

Whereas Isla Fisher was courting Sacha Baron Cohen, she determined to transform to Judaism earlier than they acquired married. Isla, who was raised as a Methodist, adopted by way of with the conversion in 2007 and took the Hebrew title Ayala, which suggests “doe.” She later defined that finding out Judaism had been a rewarding expertise.

“I like the concentrate on household, meals and laughter,” she instructed C Journal. “You recognize, I didn’t get to go to school as a result of I’ve been performing since I used to be a child. So, for me, finding out theology was additionally fascinating. I like Judaism.”

Rising up, Zooey Deschanel’s household was open about faith however didn’t pressure her to decide on to imagine a method or one other. She says she ended up probably not working towards any faith.

“My household is liberal. I used to be raised within the ‘you will be no matter you need’ form of method. And ultimately, I used to be like, ‘Eh.’ I imply I’m fascinated by theology, and I like studying about it. However I do not connect myself to anybody faith or different,” she defined to Vulture in 2011.

However when Zooey was on the point of marry her now ex-husband Jacob Pechenik, she reportedly transformed to Judaism. Because the couple cut up in 2019, Zooey has not spoken out about her beliefs.

Sharon Stone was raised in a Roman Catholic household however finally started working towards Buddhism within the 2000s, sharing that she actually believes within the “yin-yang apply.” Reflecting on her determination to transform, Sharon says Buddhism has change into an essential a part of her life.

“It’s essential to have a philosophy or lifestyle or religion that retains you balanced. For me, that has been Buddhism. It’s one thing that brings you again to middle, and is de facto the important thing to serenity and sweetness — an inner sense of kind and magnificence,” Stone shared with The New York Instances.

Orlando Bloom has been a working towards Buddist for greater than 30 years. The faith has change into a vital a part of every part he does, from mountain climbing to free diving, and he usually recites chants earlier than embarking on every journey. On his present Orlando Bloom: To the Edge, he can usually be heard saying “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo,” which suggests “I carry myself in tune with the rhythm of the universe by way of the vibration of sound.”

“As a philosophy and as a apply, it’s one thing that’s positively been the anchor in my life,” he shared with the As we speak present. “At its core, it’s about respecting all residing beings. And I favored that as a roadmap. I at all times needed a roadmap, and in a method, this apply has been that for me.”

Elizabeth Banks was raised in a Catholic household however when she met her husband Max Handelman, she started the method of changing to Judaism. Though she didn’t full the method by having her mikveh, she nonetheless considers herself Jewish and follows many Jewish practices.

“I’ve been basically a Jew for like 15 years. I haven’t had a Christmas tree in 15 years. I’m not formally stamped, however by all accounts sure, my children go to Jewish preschool, we solely have a good time Jewish holidays, I like seder. Frankly, as a result of I’m already doing every part, I really feel like I’m as Jewish as I’m ever going to be,” she stated on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast.

Dave Chapelle was simply 17-years-old when he transformed to Islam. Wanting again in an interview with David Letterman, he says he lived throughout the road from a pizza store the place many Muslim males labored. After asking about their faith and listening to their “passionate” and “compelling” responses, Dave determined he favored their perspective and determined to transform.

“I don’t usually speak about my faith publicly as a result of I don’t need folks to affiliate me and my flaws with this stunning factor. And I imagine it’s a stunning faith in case you study it the correct method. It is a lifelong effort. Your faith is your customary,” he shared with Time.

Earlier than Karlie Kloss married her husband Josh Kushner, she determined to transform to Judaism for him. Whereas she is aware of folks may even see that as “weak,” she says it was the exact opposite expertise for her. Embracing her Jewish religion has made her “stronger” and “resilient.”

“Altering a part of who you’re for another person will be seen as weak, however you recognize what? Really, in case you’ve been by way of what I’ve skilled, it requires you to be something however weak. It requires me to be stronger and self-loving and resilient. I actually didn’t take this calmly,” she instructed British Vogue.

She continued, “It wasn’t sufficient to only love Josh and make this determination for him. That is my life and I’m an impartial, sturdy lady. It was solely after a few years of finding out and speaking with my household and associates and soul looking that I made the choice to completely embrace Judaism in my life and begin planning for a future with the person I selected to marry.”

Ice Dice selected to transform to Islam as an grownup and says he feels prefer it’s a “tailor made swimsuit” for himself and his life. Reflecting on his determination to change into Muslim, he says he appreciates that it’s one thing he selected and never a faith that was chosen for him.

“It’s not about, ‘Nicely that is what my mom was so that is what I am gonna be.’ It’s about discovering your individual journey and, you recognize, right here I’m now, who is aware of the place it will lead me,” he shared in an interview with Dan Reasonably.