10+ Famous Celebs Who Converted To New Religions

Published on 07/05/2022
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Although it’s impolite to debate religion over dinner, it plays a significant role in the lives of many individuals. While some celebrities keep their religious preferences and beliefs relatively hidden, others are very outspoken and upfront about them. It’s a very private choice that was made as a result of a marriage, a traumatic experience, or a quest for purpose.

Which famous people have changed throughout the years? Find out here…

Sinéad O’Connor – Islam

According to the BBC, the Irish singer, who achieved fame for her 1990 version of the song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” declared her conversion to Islam in 2018. The natural outcome of any intellectual theologian’s journey, she claimed, was her choice. Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, a Sunni Islamic theologian, officiated during the wedding in Ireland. She adopted Shuhada’ Davitt as her new name.

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O’Connor – Islam

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Karlie Kloss – Judaism

The supermodel converted to Judaism after she became engaged to Joshua Kushner.  Kloss started dating Kushner, a businessman and investor in 2021, and on July 24, 2018, one month after she converted to Judaism, Kushner announced their engagement. On October 18, 2018, the couple exchanged vows in upstate New York.

Karlie Kloss

Karlie Kloss – Judaism

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