Celebrity Mormons (24 images)

GOP Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman, along with the wildly popular Broadway musical "Book of Mormon" are bringing the sometimes-controversial religion back into the spotlight. Here's a look at some well-known figures whose faith, or that of their parents, may surprise you.

Aguilera's parents met at Brigham-Young University, eventually marrying at the Latter-Day Saints church in Washington, D.C.. They divorced when Aguilera was seven, and her parent's faith reportedly never moved on to their daughter. UPI/Rune Hellestad

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The acclaimed actor was raised as a Mormon throughout his childhood, going to school at both Brigham Young University in Hawaii and Provo, Utah, along with serving a two year mission in France and Switzerland. UPI/David Silpa

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Former Baltimore Ravens' tight end Todd Heap, who was released prior to this season after almost a decade with the team, is a member of the Mormon faith along with his family. UPI/Archie Carpenter

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The legendary 49ers quarterback, Young is the great-great-great-grandson of Brigham Young, after whom Brigham Young University is named, and Young attended his ancestor's namesake in college prior to his NFL career. (UPI Photo/Bruce Gordon)

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