Chris Pratt’s comments about his spirituality on The Late Show are getting a lot of press now that actress Ellen Page has tweeted that his church, Hillsong, is “infamously anti-LGBTQ.”
Queerty has receipts, but it’s also important to note that the Jurassic World star isn’t Hillsong’s only famous devotee. Check out several others below, while we wait to see which of them, if any, disavows the church.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin
Mr. and Mrs. Biebs have darkened the doors of Hillsong events including a conference in Florida and a service in Washington, according to People. Plus, the singer has a close bond with Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz, seen with him here.
Selena Gomez
Meanwhile, Bieber’s ex Selena Gomez attended Hillsong both with him and by herself, the magazine reports.
Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas, who has made overtures of LGBT allyship in the past, has attended services, too.
Kylie Jenner and Kendell Jenner
The reality sisters have also hit up Hillsong services. Check out this photo of the two of them and Baldwin posing with Lentz and his wife.
Hailee Steinfeld
Steinfeld, a former Oscar nominee and the star of Bumblebee, is a “regular” at Hillsong, Refinery29 reports.
Vanessa Hudgens
The High School Musical alum, who just played Maureen in the live TV version of Rent, is another famous fan.
“It feels like Arcade Fire — it’s epic like that” Hudgens said of the Hillsong vibe, talking to The New York Times in 2015. “They really focus on you having your own personal relationship with Jesus, which is wonderful.”
Um, we’re not so “Over the Moon” about that.
mr guy
Are you now or have you ever been a member of the …
Dangerous territory folks. Tread carefully or this could bite us on the ass
jkthsnk
Are seriously comparing exposing a money grubbing hate cult to not challenging HUAC?
Chrisk
Yes. I agree. People need to know their place and sit quietly at the back of the bus.
MuslimSlutBox
No, just you ChrisK
Terrycloth
He is a favorite guest of ellen.he was recently on her show…this is one question she probably wont ever ask him although , i wish she would…
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
Anything for attention from these smcubags who mostly proclaim their “support” for our community…
Only a matter of time until a kiddie sex scandal unfolds involving those involved with this scam of a “church”….
Chrisk
Well, even though I’d be kicked out for being a dirty fag I’m glad that they have a welcoming place to worship their god..$$. Their pastor is worth 2.5 million himself.
Chrisk
Another thing. Pratt could’ve easily tweeted I don’t believe my church is right about that. Gay people deserve Gods love too or whatever BS he chooses. Instead he just goes silent. Basically…fu*k off. Tells you everything you need to know.
Moreno37
I agree with this entire list. I don’t think I could pick a favorite because they’re all gorgeous.
Bob LaBlah
Ok, I give up. Who is Chris Pratt? As for the Jenner tramps please slap who ever claims to be shocked so hopefully they come back to reality.
Rock-N-RollHS
Disappointing but not surprised. Dumb, damaged rich people flock to cults like bees to flowers.
I’m sure they love the sinners . . . although there are an increasingly number of young evangelicals who are gay “allies” (hate that word, but still. . . you can research it.) People have the right to fall for the Christian cult schtick (or any other religious cult schtick, for that matter.) It’s just so. . . weak. I say: Face the pain and unknown like a “man” and find community without the dogma.
JJinAus
Sounds like a lovely god with lovely followers. Where can I not sign up? (on account of the fact that I am not a bronze age lunatic)
Vince
That’s the biggest takeaway that I get out of this. Nice to know who the loonies are in Hollywood.
jcoberkrom
These celebrities go to this “church” because it and it’s pastor massages their ego’s . It has aspects of being a cult. Just look at the pastor and his relationship to his flock.
Ronbo
Guilt by association is never a good thing. But when people LEARN and KNOW that their presence shows support and encourages others into bigotry, it needs to stop. Blackface must stop. Christian persecution of gays must stop. Sexism must stop.
We can’t un-write the past; but, we can learn and change. Apologies are nice; but, a more sincere and valuable response is good works to amend and ameliorate past injustices.
I once was invited by a friend to attend a megachurch and when I heard the hateful preaching, I turned my back. My friend asked what I was doing. Soon the entire row had turned their backs to the bigotry. I don’t know if the preacher changed his ways, but that row of people did.
Change starts with small acts of bravery. I’m heartened by the fearless youth of today.
Alton
By all means, let’s ask the celebrity patrons of Hillside why they’re endorsing anti-gay churches. But have we forgotten that the Catholic Church practically invented homophobia? That it’s worked harder against our community than any single organization for literally centuries? Why is Ellen Page calling out Chris Pratt and not Stephen Colbert? Why would she expect Colbert to ask Pratt about his faith’s shitty LGBT policies when Colbert blithely ignores his own?
I like both Chris Pratt AND Stephen Colbert. But lets not pretend there aren’t a lot of otherwise perfectly charming people out there who patronize some truly horrific organizations.
MountainCowboyMan
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