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(#1) Tom Cruise
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Tom Cruise was reportedly a devout Catholic before he joined the Church of Scientology.
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(#2) Madonna
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Madonna was raised Roman Catholic and she converted to Kabbalah in 1996. She has also said that she is studying the Koran.
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(#3) Katie Holmes
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Katie Holmes converted to Scientology when she was married to Tom Cruise, but, since their divorce, she has reportedly returned to the Catholic Church.
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(#4) Charlie Sheen
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Charlie Sheen was raised Catholic and became a born-again Christian in the late-1990s, but today it is unclear what, if any, religion he follows.
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(#6) Julia Roberts
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Julia Roberts was raised Catholic, but she converted to Hinduism as an adult.
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(#7) Marilyn Monroe
- Dec. at 36 (1926-1962)
Marilyn Monroe converted to Judaism when she married Arthur Miller. Her mother was a Christian Scientist.
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(#8) Isla Fisher
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Isla Fisher converted from Methodist to Judaism after marrying Sacha Baron Cohen.
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(#9) Sharon Stone
- 60
Sharon Stone was involved with the Church of Scientology before she became a Buddhist.
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(#10) Michael Jackson
- Dec. at 51 (1958-2009)
Michael Jackson was raised as a Jehovah's Witness and he converted to Islam later in life.
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(#11) Elizabeth Banks
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Elizabeth Banks converted from Christianity to Judaism after marrying Max Handelman.
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(#12) Elizabeth Taylor
- Dec. at 79 (1932-2011)
Elizabeth Taylor was raised as a Christian Scientist and she later converted to Judaism.
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(#16) Albert Einstein
- Dec. at 76 (1879-1955)
Albert Einstein has been characterized as an atheist, but he was also believed to have been Christian at some point in his life. He was raised in a Jewish household.
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(#19) David Bowie
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David Bowie briefly explored Christianity before saying that he is "almost atheist."
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(#22) Snoop Dogg
- 47
Snoop Dogg has converted religions several times. At various times in his life he was Baptist, Muslim, Mormon and Rastafari.
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(#24) Mike Tyson
- 52
Mike Tyson converted to Islam while he was in prison and he still practices the faith to this day.
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(#26) Gary Busey
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Gary Busey became a born-again Christian after being hospitalized for a drug overdose.
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(#28) Bob Marley
- Dec. at 36 (1945-1981)
Bob Marley reportedly converted from Rastafarian to Christianity on his death bed.
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(#34) Karlie Kloss
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Supermodel Karlie Kloss became engaged to Joshua Kushner, most famous for being the brother of Jared Kushner, in July 2018 after six years of dating. Kloss converted to Judaism for the relationship.
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(#35) George Harrison
- Dec. at 58 (1943-2001)
George Harrison converted from Catholicism to Hinduism as an adult.
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(#37) Adam Yauch
- Dec. at 48 (1964-2012)
Adam Yauch was born into the Jewish faith and later converted to Buddhism.
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(#38) Alice Cooper
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Alice Cooper was raised Mormon and later became a born-again Christian.
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(#39) Leah Remini
- 48
Leah Remini practiced Scientology for many years, but she left the church in 2013.
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(#40) Nell Carter
- Died at 55 (1948-2003)
Nell Carter converted to Judaism before marrying George Krynicki.
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(#41) Anne Rice
- 77
Anne Rice was raised Catholic and she quit the religion when she turned 18. In 1998, she converted back to Catholicism, but in 2010 she announced that she had quit Christianity.
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(#42) Tom Arnold
- 59
Tom Arnold was raised Methodist and converted to Judaism before marrying Roseanne Barr.
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(#44) C. S. Lewis
- Dec. at 65 (1898-1963)
C. S. Lewis went through a phase of atheism before converting to Christianity.
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(#45) Soleil Moon Frye
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Soleil Moon Frye practiced Scientology before converting to Judaism.
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(#46) Bobby Fischer
- Dec. at 65 (1943-2008)
Bobby Fischer was raised Jewish and it is believed that he may have converted to Christianity before his death.
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(#47) Anne Meara
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Anne Meara was raised Irish Catholic and she converted to Judaism before marrying Jerry Stiller.
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(#49) Kate Capshaw
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Kate Capshaw was Methodist and she converted to Judaism before marrying Steven Spielberg.
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When it comes to celebrities, religious beliefs are not always the center of the conversation, but some people tend to talk frankly about their spiritual life. Although you may not know anyone around you who has chosen to convert to religions, there are some celebrities whose lives are always exposed to the public. Religion is a personal choice, there is no surprise that some celebrities eventually converted to religions. There are many reasons why someone might change their religion.
Some celebrities have converted religion very openly, or have discussed their changing beliefs. The random tool lists 51 famous people who converted religions. Although you may be familiar with some of their stories, other celebrities who have made changes may surprise you.
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