Julia Roberts: The Hindu Times
the Notting Hill star became a Hindu in 2010. Many critics assumed that her role in film Eat Pray Love was what prompted the move, but the Roberts insist that her interest in the religion began before she agreed to do the film.
George Harrison: Singing Om
The late Beatles guitarist is one of the most famous Hindus, having converted to the religion from Christianity. The musician began his spiritual quest in his mid 20s, until his death in 2001, when he died chanting the Hare Krishan with monks.
Richard Gere: No Dali-ma
The practicing Buddhist’s interest in the religion began when he travelled toNepalin 1978 with a Brazilian painter. He is also an active supporter of the Dali Lama.
Orlando Bloom: Buddha of the Rings
The heartthrob, who rose to fame in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is another
famous Buddhist. In 2004, he became a full member of Soka Gakkai Internation, which practices the teachings of Nichiren. His model wife Mirander Kerr is also a Buddhist.
Madonna: Rock the Kabbalah
The Queen of Pop was brought up as a Catholic, but switched to the Kabbalah religion in the late 1990s. There is speculation that the religion is a way for the superstar to deal with mega stardom, as it preaches that power can make an individual miserable if they cannot control it.
Muhammad Ali: Eye of Allah
Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr, the famous boxer changed his name after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964, before converting to Sunni Islam in 1975. According to reports, he has recently been practicing Sufism. Other boxers to convert to Islam include Mike Tyson.
