Celebrity Religions

Find out the religious affiliation of your favorite celebrities.

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Marilyn Monroe: Christian Science

Actress Marilyn Monroe was raised in Christian Science, a religion based on the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, "Science & Health With Key to the Scriptures," which teaches that Jesus Christ's way of healing is available to all people, as his actions were the practical demonstration of a spiritual power. (UPI Photo/Alex Volgin) | License Photo | Permalink

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Joaquin Phoenix: Children of God

Phoenix's parents were members of the Christian Children of God cult as missionaries before Joaquin or his brother River were born. Children of God was known to encourage its members to use sex to attract potential converts, and was accused on several occasions of child abuse. The Phoenix family left Children of God when Joaquin was 6 years old. Joaquin Phoenix holds his award for best actor in "Walk the Line" at the 63rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, CA on January 16, 2006. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo | Permalink

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Jennifer Lopez: Catholicism/ Scientology

American singer Jennifer Lopez was raised Catholic but became a Scientologist with former husband Marc Anthony. It has been reported that the two split due to a misunderstanding on which religion their twins would be brought up with. Lopez wanted to send the children to a private Scientology School, but Anthony disagreed. UPI/Rune Hellestad | License Photo | Permalink

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Britney Spears: Baptist

Spears was raised in the Southern Baptist Convention. She became involved with Kabbalah in the late 90's when the religion become trendy among fellow Hollywood performers. In 2006, after the birth of her first child, Spears gave a public statement saying she no longer studied Kabbalah, and that "[her] baby was [her] religion." Currently, It's been reported that the singer is back to practicing Baptism. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo | Permalink

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Angelina Jolie: Atheist

Jolie does not identify herself with any single religion and has claimed that even though she hopes there is a God for people who believe in Him. "There doesn't need to be a good for [her]," Jolie has said. UPI/Christine Chew | License Photo | Permalink

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Evangeline Lilly: Baptist and Mennonite

Evangeline Lilly had a religious and grounded upbringing as a Baptist and Mennonite. The actress even taught Sunday school for two years at one point. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo | Permalink

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Katy Perry: Christian

Katy Perry, the daughter of extremely devout parents, began singing in her family's church. After graduating high school and continuing to pursue a career in music, the singer signed her first record deal with Red Hill records, a Christian music label. UPI/Jayne Kamin-Oncea | License Photo | Permalink

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Nicole Kidman: Roman Catholicism

Kidman was brought up a Roman Catholic. She attended Mary Mackillop Chapel in North Sydney, and during her divorce with Tom Cruise the actress admitted that she did not want her children to be raised in Scientology. UPI/Valerie Macon/pool | License Photo | Permalink

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Ricky Martin: Open to all religious beliefs

Singer Ricky Martin was raised Catholic while growing up in his hometown San Juan in Puerto Rico. Martin has declared that he is especially close to the Buddhist philosophy, but that he does not identify himself as a Buddhist and that he is open to all sorts of religious beliefs. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo | Permalink

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The Jackson Family: Jehovah's Witnesses

The Jackson's were raised as Jehovah's Witnesses by parents Joseph Walter and Katherine Esther Jackson. As the siblings grew up and became independent, they proceeded to adopt different religions. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo | Permalink