In a post-Christian society, it is extremely difficult to practice the gospel while being a Christian. It is especially difficult when Christians also have to step into the spotlight to gain fame and celebrity status. Whether we listen to their music or watch their TV shows, by supporting their shows we can help them continue to spread the gospel message. This helps God be glorified and gives them a platform to deliver laughter and promote a good moral program that clearly conveys all the glory of God.
Jesus said, “In this world you will have tribulation; but take heart, for I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). It’s hard to live up to the beliefs that promote the Bible, which is seen as an outdated and archaic relic, but these women prove that it’s possible to work in Hollywood without compromising your beliefs. God honors those who stand by their beliefs despite persecution and ridicule. Here are six female celebrities who have chosen to follow Christ.
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1. Candace Cameron Bure
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Candace Cameron Bure shot to fame when she starred in Full House at just 12 years old. Candace, who played her eldest daughter DJ Tanner, spent her teenage years in front of the camera. She had her first on-screen kiss with fellow actor Scott Weinger, who later became her lover (and eventually her husband) in the Full House reboot. Candace and her brother Kirk are outspoken about their views on her faith. Candice started her own clothing line on her QVC that allows women to use fashion to express themselves while still embracing modesty. She is also a best-selling author, partnered with Dayspring Publishing to create a new Bible series called One Step Closer, and has appeared in many Hallmark movies, including the popular Aurora Teagarden series. She has been married to professional hockey player Valerie Bure for 26 years and the two have three children.
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2. Carrie Underwood
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Carrie Underwood went from an unknown aspiring country singer to a celebrity in 2005 when she won season 5 of the singing competition American Idol. The show’s Simon Cowell said: “I predict you will not only win this contest, but you will become our most successful ever winner.” She lived up to that prediction with her 10 albums and multiple Grammy Awards. Although she is successful in her career, she is open about having her children and suffering a miscarriage. She speaks openly about her own grief and her doubts about having children. Carrie, who is now married to Mike Fisher and has two children, has proven that when we rejoice in the Lord, the Lord will grant us the desires of our hearts.
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3. Chonda Pierce
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In 2015, Chonda Pierce was named the most successful comedian of all time, beating out greats like Whoopi Goldberg and Ellen DeGeneres. Dubbed the “Queen of Clean,” she has traveled the world for over 25 years making jokes about being a preacher’s child and other elements of her life as a Christian.
But that fame came at a heavy price. In her 2014 film Laughing in the Dark, Chonda loses contact with her daughter and at the expense of her husband becoming an alcoholic during her outing. She spoke candidly about what brought her fame. Her husband died of addiction after bleeding profusely from the brain and dying outside their vacation home in Tennessee. She has also been candid about her struggle with clinical depression. “My agent said, “Your kids will be happier with a new car than you are with going to a soccer game.” And like a fool, I believed him. He was completely wrong. She stands by her beliefs and spends her life making people laugh. In this harsh world, she could use a few more moments of laughter.
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4. Patricia Heaton
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Patricia struggled to get roles in Hollywood, but appeared in bit roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. But it was when she landed the role of Ray Romano’s wife Deb Barone in the hit comedy Everybody Loves Raymond that she got the recognition she deserved. Despite her 5’2″ frame, viewers loved her home life and command of her husband Ray. She won her first Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2000. Years later, she starred in the following films: ABC’s The Middle, where she played the role of Frankie Heck, the irresponsible mother of the Heck family living in the fictional Orson, Indiana. She played the role for nine years and became the star of two consecutive comedies, making her one of the only women to play the role besides Betty. She has proven herself to be talented and has appeared in the Pure Flix movie Mama’s Night Out, which is based on the book, as well as other Christian films.
In an interview with World Vision, Heaton speaks boldly about his relationship with Christ.
“There is a saying, “Jesus died publicly for us, so why not live for him privately?” But we also talk about why we can love even in difficult situations. “I think we have to, and now is the time,” she said in a video interview. Because God first loved us. While we were still in our sins, God died for us. ”
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5. Lacey Chabert
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Lacey first appeared on the acting scene as a young girl playing Erica Kane’s daughter on the soap opera “All My Children.” She then starred in Fox’s blockbuster hit Party of Five when she was 12 years old. Chabert, who played the innocent Claudia Salinger, survived her teenage years on screen and navigated the rigors of adolescence. She stars opposite Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams as Gretchen Weiners in Mean Girls, a story about a young girl who immigrates to America from Africa and participates in high school life while navigating difficult relationships with women. He achieved further success in this role.
After her iconic role (and catchphrase “Fetch”), Chabert starred in blockbuster hits like “Daddy Day Care” and “Not Another Teen Movie.” After that, she left the screen and she appeared in 27 Hallmark movies. This helps her practice her faith and continue pursuing her acting dreams without compromising her faith.
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6. Faith Hill
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She is one of the best-selling country artists of all time, selling more than 40 million albums worldwide. Although her first two albums were successful, she did not achieve success until 1998 when her hit song “This Kiss” appeared on the pop charts on her album “Breathe”. This led to the huge success of her single “Breathe,” as well as her “Cry” and “Mississippi Girl.” She married Tim McGraw, who starred in the Oscar-nominated film The Blind Side.
In an interview with CBN News, Faith and Tim said there is one ritual they do before each performance. “Tim and I share a short quiet moment together before we go on stage,” Hill says. “I’m always praying.”
Christians need to be more selective about what content they watch, but they are striking a balance between working for a paycheck and being a light to the unbelieving world. These women are showing that you don’t have to morally compromise your beliefs to achieve your dreams and create quality, clean content for your family to enjoy.
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