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Although Bob Dylan was raised in a Jewish household, he became a born-again Christian in the late 1970s.
After several years of drinking and partying, George W. Bush got straight through becoming an evangelical Christian.
Norris didn’t just find Jesus, he’s also written several books to help others find him, too.
Pratt has been a devout Christian. ever since he had a chance encounter with a stranger in Hawaii as a teenager. A man stopped him to tell him that Jesus had told him to tell Pratt that he was “destined for great things."
Busey was born again after surviving a serious motorcycle crash in 1988.
In her book ‘My Life So Far,’ Jane Fonda describes how finding God in 1998 helped her to overcome her eating addiction.
Charlie Sheen announced himself to be a born-again Christian in 1997. Sadly, one year later he was hospitalized following an overdose and he doesn’t seem to practice the faith anymore.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, the husband of singer Ciara, is a born-again Christian. Their faith informed their decision to wait until marriage to be intimate.
Hanks had his born-again moment when he was in high school surrounded by Jewish peers and his aunt who was a Nazarene.
Country music icon Johnny Cash was born-again in 1968. Cash said, "A few years ago I was hooked on drugs. I dreaded waking up in the morning. There was no joy, peace, or happiness in my life. Then one day in my helplessness I turned my life completely over to God. Now I can’t wait to get up in the morning to study the Bible."
Alice Cooper grew up as a Mormon. His father was a preacher in the Church of Jesus Christ. In battling his addiction to drugs and alcohol, Cooper became a born-again Christian.
The actor is a born-again Christian. After hurricane Katrina, he gave away his gold because he felt that it wasn’t right as a Christian to wear gold when so many people were suffering.
The professional racing stock car driver became a born-again Christian and speaks openly about it.
The U2 singer has been quoted saying, "I wish to begin again daily. To be born again every day is something that I try to do. And I'm ... serious about that."
The actor became a born-again Christian in the early 1970s after he said that an angel approached him at a dinner.
When Cameron became a born-again Christian, he left Hollywood behind and started focusing on Christian projects.
After Niki Taylor was involved in a life-threatening accident in 2001 she became a born-again Christian and now attends Calvary Chapel Brentwood in Nashville.
The American writer turned to religion to help her beat an eating disorder.
After the boxer almost died after a fight in 1977, Foreman rediscovered Christianity and soon after became an ordained minister.
American actor and singer Jesse McCartney doesn’t speak about his faith often but is a born-again Christian.
MC Hammer gave himself over to Christ in the late 1990s and now makes mostly gospel music (instead of hip-hop).
The American actor and producer turned to Christianity after the September 11th attacks.
After retiring from baseball in 1999, Strawberry became a born-again Christian.
NFL legend Reggie White is a born-again Christian and also became an ordained evangelical minister in 1981.
Musician Sheila E. became a Christian when she was 18 years old after a friend advised her to give her heart over to Christ.
‘Two and a Half Men’ actor Angus T. Jones became a born-again Christian, too. His beliefs led him to encourage people to not watch the TV show.
Shepherd became a born-again Christian in later years after she became disillusioned with her former belief system as a Jehovah's Witness.
Chris Tucker became a born-again Christian in 1997 and ended up rejecting roles in 'Next Friday' in 2000 and 'Friday After Next' in 2002 because of it.
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The late American model became a born-again Christian in 1959.
Lenny Kravitz was raised by one Jewish and one Christian parent, but he developed his own relationship with religion when he became ill with the flu at a training camp for the California Boys Choir. He spent days confined to the infirmary with a minister's son and they spoke about God the entire time. One day, Kravtiz says they both felt the overwhelming presence of God in the room with them. He has been a devout Christian ever since.
Disco queen Donna Summer was raised a Christian but lost her devotion somewhat during the height of her fame. She was born again in the 1980s once the disco fervor had died down.
The 'Full House' actress has been outspoken about her faith for many years. She's a devoted born-again Christian and has staunchly refused to take part in TV shows or movies that aren't "family-friendly." In 2022, she became the chief creative officer at Great American Family, a conservative faith-based cable network channel.
Melissa Joan Hart was raised Catholic but was born again after she got married and became a practicing Presbyterian. She is vocal about her beliefs and engages in faith-based events like community Bible study.
'Sex and the City' star John Corbett was raised Catholic, but became a born-again Christian after reading the Bible in 1986. He says that he hasn't found a church he likes so he just reads his Bible and prays, and that he and "the Lord are on good terms."
You might be surprised to learn how many devout Christians exist in showbiz. The lifestyles of the rich and famous are rife with temptation because virtually everything is available. Finding Christ has helped many of these celebrities to stay on track, and even overcome personal struggles and addictions.
To discover when, why, and how these celebrities were born again, click through the gallery.
Celebrities who are born-again Christians
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You might be surprised to learn how many devout Christians exist in showbiz. The lifestyles of the rich and famous are rife with temptation because virtually everything is available. Finding Christ has helped many of these celebrities to stay on track, and even overcome personal struggles and addictions.
To discover when, why, and how these celebrities were born again, click through the gallery.