When love has no boundaries! These are Hollywood’s interfaith relationships
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Love really conquers all!
Some people decide to change their religion after settling down in a romantic relationship due to their partners’ background. However, some continue to prioritise their personal beliefs, without letting them interfere with romance. This is the case for the following stars… - 2/11
David Bowie and Iman
One of the late music icon David Bowie’s most significant relationships was the one he had with model Iman, who was his wife from 1992 until his passing in 2016. The Somali model was raised as a Muslim, while Bowie explored several religious and spiritual paths over the course of his life, showing a big interest in Buddhism. - 3/11
Larry and Shawn King
The late TV host was married eight times to seven women. Shawn Southwick was his wife from 1997 until the day of his passing in January 2021. While she was raised as a Mormon, Larry was raised as Jewish and blamed spiritual differences for the pair's divorce, which was in progress prior to Larry passing away. - 4/11
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan
The Facebook boss was raised as a Jewish. His wife Priscilla Chan, on the other hand, practices Buddhism. Zuckerberg previously stated he as an Atheist, but later revealed that he considers religion to be important and his children Maxima and August have been raised according to Jewish traditions. - 5/11
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick
‘Mystic River’ star Kevin Bacon got married to the ‘Closer’ actress in 1988. Kevin grew up in a Catholic household, although he does not practice the religion. As for Kyra, she is Jewish. While the pair have followed their respective religions, their children Sosie and Travis have been raised with elements of Jewish tradition but Kyra admits that she isn't totally devoted to the faith. - 6/11
Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar
Liz Hurley wowed audiences with her roles in films such as ‘Austin Powers’ and 'Bedazzled'. Regarding her personal life, the star, who follows the Church of England, was married to textile heir Arun Nayar - whose religion is Hinduism - between 2007 and 2011. - 7/11
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas
The former Jonas Brothers band member and the ‘Isn’t it Romantic’ actress celebrated two wedding ceremonies to reflect their beliefs. The first one followed Nick’s religion, Christianity, and took place on December 1, 2018. The following day a traditional Hindu ceremony was held in Priyanka’s native India. - 8/11
Alan Alda and Arlene Weiss
‘Marriage Story’ star Alan Alda was raised in a Catholic household, although he has now identified as agnostic. His wife, Arlene Weiss, with whom he has been married to since 1957, is Jewish. The couple celebrates both Jewish and Catholic holidays. - 9/11
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher
‘Wedding Crashers’ star Isla Fisher converted to Judaism, her partner Sacha Baron Cohen’s religion, before marrying the 'Borat' star in 2010. The Australian actress revealed that she wanted to be with him and was prepared to change faiths to do so. - 10/11
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
The daughter of the former US President Donald Trump and his late wife Ivana Trump was raised as a Christian. Her husband Jared Kushner is Jewish. While she converted to Judaism after announcing their engagement, for many years they were in an interfaith relationship. They have been married since 2009 and travelled to Israel together when her father was in the White House. - 11/11
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
‘Forrest Gump’ star Tom Hanks has a complex religious history but regular attends church and believes in God. The parents of his wife Rita Wilson - who he has been married to since 1988 - are Greek Orthodox and Muslim, respectively. She belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church.