Celebrities Who Are Surprisingly Very Religious

Celebrities That Are Surprisingly Very Religious

Celebrities believe in a higher power too. Here are some of the most devout celebrities in Hollywood.

Roma Downey and Mark Burnett

Actress Roma Downey of 'Touched by an Angel", and husband, Mark Burnett, producer of 'Survivor' are both very religious.

In 2013 they co-produced The Bible mini series. Downey wrote that she 'wanted all of the focus to be on Jesus. I want his name to be on the lips of everyone who sees this movie, so we cast Satan out."

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg is a devout Catholic.

He keeps a crucifix and holy water next to his bed and he prays every day.

Tom Cruise

Is it a religion?

Movie star Tom Cruise has been the face of The Church of Scientology in Hollywood for quite some time now.

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris

Celebrity couple Chris Pratt and Anna Faris said they grew closer to God as they prayed every day for their son who was born prematurely.

Prince

Prince was raised a Baptist but he is now a practicing Jehovah's Witness.

He's even gone door to door to preach.

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson is a fervent Catholic.

He produced, directed, and co-wrote the movie 'The Passion of the Christ'.

Richard Gere

Actor Richard Gere is a practicing Buddhist.

He even counts the Dalai Lama as a personal friend.

Denzel Washington

Actor Denzel Washgton is a devout Pentacostal Christian.

He donated $2.5 million to his church in Los Angeles.

Katy Perry

Katy Perry is the daughter of two Protestant pastors.

When she first started out in the music industry she recorded Christian songs. Here's a pic of her singing gospel on a local television show.

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry has always been vocal about his strong religious beliefs.

He attributes all of his success to his Christian values.

Michael Douglas

Actor Michael Douglas is proud of his Jewish heritage and has penned several essays attacking anti-Semitism.

Stephen Colbert

Funnyman, Stephen Colbert, is an extremely devout Catholic.

He even teaches Sunday school.

Debby Ryan

Debby Ryan is a Disney channel star who despite finding stardom at an early age, she is also very religious.

She started a Bible studies group among her fellow child actors.

Justin Bieber

This may surprise many people, but the Biebs is actually quite religious.

He was baptized in 2014 and he has several religious tattoos on his body.

Ja Rule

You might also be surprised that rapper Ja Rule is very serious about his religion.

He was born and raised a Jehovah's Witness. In 2013 he "reconnected with God" and was baptized.

Chris Tucker

Chris Tucker said he became a born-again Christian after his movie, 'Money Talks'.

In 2005 he was arrested for speeding. He said he was late to church.

Mario Lopez

'Saved By the Bell' star, Mario Lopez, is a fervent Catholic.

He frequently tweets with the hashtag #Faith.

Angus T. Jones

'Two and a Half Men" star, Angus T. Jones, openly feuded with his co-stars and creator, Chuck Lorre, over the shows content.

He thought the show conflicted with his Christian values.