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Blac Chyna, a model and socialite, is shutting down her OnlyFans account and reversing some of her plastic surgery procedures after converting to Christianity.

One obvious reason Americans are so interested in celebrities is that the media makes them so ubiquitous. It’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg scenario: people get famous, which gets them in the news, which increases their fame, which makes them more newsworthy. A second is that many people live vicariously through the celebrities they follow. This phenomenon has become so pronounced in recent years that psychologists have coined the name “Celebrity Worship Syndrome” (CWS). They warn that “CWS is an obsessive addictive disorder in which a person becomes involved with the details of a celebrity’s personal life.”

Actor and comedian Russell Brand, who overcame addiction in his life, believes that people are able to change their ways as he explains how his life has changed today.

Hollywood and celebrity circles can often be places where Christian faith and viewpoints seem unwelcome, but that hasn't kept Christians out of the limelight. Despite perhaps being in the minority, celebrity Christians are out there, and many are not afraid to be vocal about their faith.

These 11 are only a few of the many Christians who are using their talents along with expressing their faith. Whether in films, on television shows, or in sports, these individuals are making an impact for Christ.

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Actress Cameron Candace Bure has responded to teenage performer JoJo Siwa, who recently labeled the Fuller House star the 'rudest celebrity' she has ever met.

Dave Coulier, the actor behind Full House and the new Pure Flix comedy Live+Local, is opening up about this faith, his struggle with alcohol abuse and his friendship with the late actor Bob Saget.

Following the announcement that Tim Tebow may be making an NFL comeback, rockstar Gene Simmons came to the Christian athlete's defense, asserting that he should not be ridiculed for his faith.

The singer set up a college savings fund for the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, a man who was recently killed when a police officer knelt on his neck. West also made donations to legal services for Floyd, as well as Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.

The author of the Harry Potter books stirred up a massive debate on Twitter recently, when she stated that biological sex "is real." Despite saying that she loves and sympathizes with transgender people, she was called "cruel" by many supporters of the LGBT community. 

The speaker, theologian and writer is seeking prayer in four specific ways following his recent diagnoses of pancreatic cancer. “I have terrific human doctors, but most importantly I have the Great Physician himself caring for me,” he said.