Within Hollywood, we often think of all celebrities as being secular or anti-Christianity. Since much of the media is against the Bible and God, it’s hard to believe there are any celebrities who are Christians. While the majority of celebrities are not Christians, there are a minority of celebrities who are Christians, and they aren’t ashamed of their faith in Jesus.
Here are three celebrities who aren’t ashamed of being Christians:
1. Matthew McConaughey
One celebrity who isn’t ashamed of being Christian is Matthew McConaughey. We know McConaughey for multiple movies he has been in, including Interstellar, Sing, and Sahara. While many people recognize him for his movies, not many people are aware of his faith or how outspoken he is concerning his faith. On multiple occasions, McConaughey has spoken openly and honestly about his relationship with Christ.
McConaughey hasn’t been publicly persecuted for his faith in Christ or denied major roles due to his faith. Yet, when he was accepting his Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the movie Dallas Buyers Club, he thanked God, and he noticed nobody clapped. McConaughey reported that he saw a few of his Christian friends in the audience at the Oscars, yet they didn’t clap because of the other people’s reactions. Despite this one instance, overall, McConaughey has not been put down for his faith, and he continues to learn more about God each day.
2. Chris Pratt
A second celebrity who isn’t ashamed of being a Christian is Chris Pratt. Many of us know Chris Pratt from Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World, and Onward, yet similar to Matthew McConaughey, not many know he is a devout Christian. One of the times Pratt spoke about his relationship and faith in God was through a social media post after he married his wife. The first time he spoke about his love for the Lord was during the 2017 Teen Choice Awards. At this award show, when he accepted his award, he said he would not have been there without the Lord Jesus.
Pratt allows his values to be defined by the Bible, and he strives to walk closely with the Lord. Despite the media and the pressure of Hollywood, he has remained focused on following Jesus. While he has received some backlash over the church he attended for being “anti-LGBTQ,” Pratt spoke openly about how he loved all people and wasn’t defined by a church. Rather than choosing to be defined by a church, he wants to be defined by the amazing grace of Jesus. While many actors are intimidated by even talking about their faith or beliefs, Pratt freely speaks about his relationship with Christ and how much the Lord means to him.
3. Bono
A third celebrity who isn’t ashamed of being a Christian is singer, songwriter, and performer Bono. Not many people think of U2 as being a Christian band, yet the lead singer, Bono, is a dedicated Christian. In multiple interviews, Bono discusses his faith in Christ, how Christ is his Savior, and his interest in reading the Bible. Bono points out the truth that Jesus never taught that he was simply a good teacher or a good prophet, but rather that He is God and the Savior of the world.
Bono connects himself to David as he enjoys reading the Psalms and appreciates David’s rawness and vulnerability in his writings. He also specifies the importance of being open with God and being honest. Instead of keeping feelings buried deep within us or trying to hope they just go away, we need to be intentional to bring our worries, feelings, and burdens to the Lord. Bono also points us to the truth of following Jesus’ actions and carefully examining what the Lord does. By looking at Luke 9, Bono urges us to look at what Jesus tells us to do—He told a man not to wait to bury his father but to follow Him. In this way, Bono stresses the importance of following the Lord and being willing to drop anything for the Lord. Through this, we can see how much of an influence the Lord has had in Bono’s life.
It is often hard to believe that any celebrities are truly Christians, yet these are just a handful of those who aren’t ashamed of being Christians. There are plenty more outspoken Christians who love the Lord and aren’t afraid of being persecuted for their faith. The movie industry and the music industry can be extremely difficult to be a part of if a person is Christian, yet through the Christians in Hollywood, we can see how they can influence others to follow the Lord. Many individuals look up to celebrities, and if they see how passionate they are about the Lord Jesus, it can help many unbelievers become interested in learning more about Jesus.