{"id":879,"date":"2025-01-19T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/hellomagazinev2\/?p=879"},"modified":"2025-01-20T09:06:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:06:44","slug":"10-surprisingly-interfaith-a-list-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/hellomagazinev2\/2025\/01\/19\/10-surprisingly-interfaith-a-list-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"10 surprisingly interfaith A-list couples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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10 surprisingly interfaith A-list couples<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The moral of most romantic comedies is simple: true love conquers all, no matter the odds. However, real-life relationships can be much more complex<\/a> \u2014 especially when religion enters the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An interfaith relationship occurs when two people come together while following different religions \u2014 or with one-half of the couple even holding no religious beliefs at all. Sometimes, one partner embraces the other’s faith, as Tom Hanks did for Rita Wilson<\/a> when he joined the Greek Orthodox Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other cases, interfaith relationships allow families to connect and celebrate each other\u2019s traditions. For example, Pink shared a heartwarming moment by singing a Hanukkah blessing with her eldest daughter, while her non-Jewish husband, Carey Hart, captured the moment on camera in support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interfaith marriages also blend two belief systems into one celebration of love. Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra beautifully honoured their Hindu and Christian backgrounds with dual wedding ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following stories of A-list interfaith couples show how love and respect can transcend boundaries, creating relationships that are as inspiring as they are heartwarming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These partnerships remind us that love isn\u2019t about erasing differences but about embracing them. Let\u2019s take a look at 10 surprising celebrity interfaith relationships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ivanka credits her faith for deepening family ties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Introduced through mutual friends, their relationship blossomed, leading to marriage two years later. A pivotal moment came shortly before their engagement when Ivanka chose to embrace her husband’s faith. She described her conversion as a deeply personal experience, telling Vogue<\/em> it was “a very intimate thing for us”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on how Judaism has enriched their family life, Ivanka shared: “It’s been such a great life decision for me. I am very modern, but I’m also a very traditional person, and I think that’s an interesting juxtaposition in how I was raised as well. I really find that with Judaism, it creates an amazing blueprint for family connectivity.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One cherished aspect of their faith is honouring the Sabbath, which Ivanka and Jared see as an opportunity to disconnect from their busy lives and focus on each other. “We observe the Sabbath. From Friday to Saturday, we don’t do anything but hang out with one another. We don’t make phone calls,” she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tom and Rita share a deep connection through their shared Greek Orthodox faith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are one of Hollywood\u2019s most beloved couples, known not only for their enduring love but also for their deep commitment to faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rita grew up in the Greek Orthodox Church, while Tom was raised in a predominantly Catholic household. In 1998, before their marriage, Tom converted to Orthodoxy, embracing Rita\u2019s faith and becoming baptised in the Greek Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The couple, who have been married for over 36 years and are now proud Greek citizens, often share glimpses of their spiritual journey. In 2023, Rita posted heartfelt photos on Instagram<\/a> of the two heading to church to celebrate Easter, captioned: “<\/em>Another beautiful Holy Week in Orthodoxy.“<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinksy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The couple celebrated their love with an interfaith marriage ceremony in 2010<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea Clinton, a Methodist by upbringing, and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky, who is Jewish, represent a unique inter-faith marriage within a prominent political family. The couple\u2019s wedding in 2010 was a beautiful celebration of both faiths, co-officiated by a Jewish Rabbi and a Methodist Minister, honouring their respective traditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marc wore a Burberry suit, paired with a tallit and yarmulke, blending the symbols of both religions. The ceremony took place under a Jewish chuppah, surrounded by lush hydrangeas and roses, a truly inter-faith celebration of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a 2023 appearance on the Apple TV series Gutsy<\/em>, Chelsea opened up about raising their two children in a home that embraces both of their religious traditions. She shared: \u201cMy husband is Jewish, and it\u2019s really important to both of us that our children grow up learning and participating in both of our faiths in a way that feels coherent to them. They attend both Hebrew school and Sunday school and go to both synagogue and church.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The former First Daughter added: \u201cIt\u2019s important to us that our children not only appreciate our faiths and traditions, but also grow into people of faith themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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 Since becoming a mother of two, Mila has embraced and deepened her connection to Jewish traditions<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In addition to finding love<\/a>, Mila Kunis gained a deeper understanding of the Jewish faith after meeting Ashton Kutcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raised Jewish in present-day Ukraine, Mila was introduced to a different form of Judaism through Ashton, who practices Kabbalah. Speaking to activist Noa Tishby<\/a>, Mila reflected on how her relationship with Ashton<\/a> deepened her connection to her culture: \u201c[He\u2019s Jewish] by choice. By choice? I was like, \u2018Why would you choose this?\u2019 But I fell in love with my religion because he explained it to me. The thing about being Jewish is it\u2019s like a choose-your-own-adventure, where you can pick and choose the elements that resonate with you. And there\u2019s no right or wrong way to be Jewish.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now a mother of two<\/a>, Mila embraces more of the traditions in her Jewish culture, like lighting Hanukkah candles. She shared, \u201cMy kids very much identify with the religious aspect of it. I was like, \u2018OK, I guess we\u2019ll do [Shabbat] and we\u2019ll do the candles.\u2019 There\u2019s so much beautiful tradition in it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When she first came to America, Mila\u2019s family embraced non-Jewish holidays like Christmas and Easter. Particularly when it comes to Christmas, she and Ashton have found their own ways to celebrate, driven by a desire not to over-commercialise the holiday for their children and avoid spoiling them. \u201cHaving kids, we’re building up our own little versions of tradition,\u201d she told Entertainment Tonight<\/em><\/a> in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo far, our tradition is no presents for the kids, we\u2019re instituting it this year because when the kids are [younger than] one, it doesn\u2019t really matter. Last year when we celebrated Christmas, Wyatt was two and it was too much. We didn\u2019t give her anything \u2014 it was the grandparents. The kid no longer appreciates the one gift. They don\u2019t even know what they\u2019re expecting; they\u2019re just expecting stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pink and Carey Hart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The harmonious family celebrates Hanukah together<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pink and Carey Hart\u2019s relationship has had its ups and downs in the public eye, but they’ve worked hard to make their inter-faith marriage thrive. While Pink\u2019s Jewish faith comes from her mother\u2019s side, Carey is Christian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their daughter, Willow Sage, has inherited her mother’s love for music, often showcasing her angelic voice. On the fifth night of Hanukkah, Pink and Willow shared a beautiful moment, dueting a Hanukah blessing<\/a>, a touching reflection of how their faith unites them as a family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the performance, Pink guided her youngest child, Jameson, in lighting the shamash candle. \u201cThere you go. OK, I\u2019ll take that, and you\u2019ll light the others with it while we sing,\u201d she instructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former professional motocross rider Carey played his part in the tradition by capturing the special moment on camera, stepping in as the supportive dad. At the end of the video, he can be heard wishing everyone, \u201cHappy Hanukkah.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kyra, raised Jewish, and atheist Kevin have a sucessful 36-year marriage despite their differing beliefs<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For 36 years, Jewish actress Kyra Sedgwick and atheist Kevin Bacon have defied religious boundaries, building a lasting and harmonious marriage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raised Jewish, Kyra has had a complicated relationship with her cultural identity. When it came to their two children, she found it challenging to pass on her heritage. In the book Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish<\/em><\/a>, Kyra shared her struggles: \u201cI would feel hypocritical to suddenly start [practising Judaism] \u2014 it\u2019s perhaps shameful in some way \u2014 but I would feel that suddenly lighting the Hanukkah lights or doing the Jewish rituals would be irresponsible in some way. I wish, however, that I had a faith and I wish that I really believed there was something other than ourselves that we could count on and listen to for guidance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her husband, Kevin, shared his perspective in a 2005 interview with The Times<\/em>: \u201cI don\u2019t believe in God.\u201d Despite their differing views on religion, the couple\u2019s long-lasting marriage has remained strong and unaffected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The couple’s interfaith marriage was celebrated through both Christian and Hindu ceremonies<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fans were heartbroken to see Jonas Brother heartthrob Nick Jonas off the market, but they couldn\u2019t help swooning over his stunning inter-faith wedding to Priyanka Chopra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raised in a Hindu family, Priyanka and Nick \u2014 a Christian \u2014 chose to honour both of their faiths by holding two separate ceremonies. They first tied the knot in a Christian ceremony in the US, before flying to India for a traditional Hindu wedding at the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Their celebrations included a Mehendi Ceremony with intricate henna designs and a lively Sangeet performance, where Joe Jonas even made a musical cameo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Describing their weddings<\/a> as a \u201creligious mash-up,\u201d Priyanka shared with People<\/em> in 2018: \u201cWe took beautiful traditions that we both grew up with and personalised them in a way that made sense for us. It\u2019s been incredible to find the commonalities between our beliefs and figuring out how to blend them in a respectful and meaningful way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three years after tying the knot, the couple welcomed daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas in January 2022. In 2024, Priyanka shared a heartwarming photo of the family of three dressed in matching embroidered outfits for Holi, a Hindu festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As parents, they blend both Jewish and Chinese traditions in their children’s upbringing<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mark Zuckerberg, one of America\u2019s most prominent Jewish figures, quietly married his college sweetheart Priscilla Chan, who is not Jewish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Priscilla, who comes from a Chinese background, shared with The Sunday Times<\/em><\/a> that she is raising their three daughters\u2014Maxima, Aurelia, and Amelia\u2014as Jewish. She revealed that Mark recites a Jewish prayer in Mandarin before bedtime to blend their cultural traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their inter-faith family life continues with their Friday night Shabbat dinners, where they mix traditional Jewish foods with Chinese treats, sharing the experience with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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 The couple’s story is a real-life fairytale with an interfaith twist<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Once Upon a Time<\/em> actress Ginnifer Goodwin found her real-life Prince Charming in co-star Josh Dallas, and the fact they came from different religious backgrounds was no obstacle to their love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A modern-day fairytale, the pair played Snow White and Prince Charming, and their off-screen romance was just as magical. Ginnifer, raised Jewish, and her husband Josh \u2014 who was raised in a Christian family \u2014 had an interfaith wedding ceremony to honour their beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No fairytale is without a bit of drama, however. On their wedding day, Ginnifer\u2019s wedding planner\u2019s car was broken into. The actress recalled the ordeal on Jimmy Kimmel Live<\/em>, explaining that one of the stolen items was the ketubah, a wedding contract essential for the ceremony. \u201cI told her, \u2018Don\u2019t worry \u2014 the rabbi\u2019s at the hotel, and I\u2019m sure there\u2019s stationery there. This is not a big deal,\u2019\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But in a twist worthy of a fairytale, two Jewish passersby spotted the ketubah lying in the street in Hollywood. Fluent in Hebrew, they recognised the contract and realised the wedding was happening that day. They contacted Ginnifer\u2019s team, and the ketubah was delivered safely to the ceremony \u2014 just in time for the wedding to proceed and to make sure the couple got their happily ever after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eugene Levy and Deborah Divine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Eugene Levy and Deborah Devine\u2019s real-life interfaith love story mirrors their Schitt\u2019s Creek<\/em> characters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Canadian lovebirds Eugene Levy and Deborah Devine share both an on-screen and real-life interfaith relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the hit show Schitt’s Creek<\/em>, Eugene plays Johnny, a Jewish character, while Deborah portrays Moira, who is not Jewish. This mirrors their real-life dynamic, as Deborah is Christian, and Eugene is Jewish. The couple raised their children David and Alexis \u2014 who are both in the show too \u2014  in an inclusive home. Deborah stated in a 2018 tweet: \u201cThe best thing I ever did for my Protestant family was marry a Jewish man. We learned that a combined world is an enriched world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The show also explored interfaith holidays, including Hanukkah and Christmas, in a 2018 episode \u2014 reflecting the couple’s off-screen traditions. Eugene once tweeted: \u201cOne half of me is celebrating Hanukkah, the other half is decorating a tree. My body is confused. #halfie.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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