By Kayla DeKraker
Even though Hollywood makes it difficult to hold to Christian values, former supermodel Kim Alexis wants other celebrities to be more open about their faith.
“To be Christian and to not participate in certain dirty jokes and to not live some of the lifestyle, was difficult,” she told Fox News Digital in a recent interview where she shared how she stayed true to God while working in the public eye.
“I was 18, and I was trying to figure out why is that bothering me, or why don’t I want to do that, or why do I have this weird check in my spirit?” Alexis said. “And it took me a long time to realize that I just needed that guidance to stay in a certain way and not just to dwell too far off the path.”
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She certainly did have her struggles, admitting “I did wander off the path a couple times.”
“But it was — I always felt better about myself when I stayed true to myself and what I thought I should be doing and how I should be living. And that peace that I get cannot be replaced by anything else,” she said.
The model also made an interesting point: the more popular a celebrity, the more the public “tolerates” them discussing their faith.
“I think it depends on how big the superstar is,” Alexis said. “You’re probably more likely to listen to someone who is on every movie and TV show or whatever, everywhere, just because. And I don’t know the psychology behind that, but I think No. 1… they’re so popular and the public wants them.”
She continued, “And so, therefore, they’re allowed to say what they want. Just like, let’s say, for an example, hockey players. I have been around numerous big defense hockey players. They’re massive, right? They’re massive guys with these huge paws and just these big guys, they say what they want.”
Alexis added, “Who’s going to refute them, right, because that’s just the way it is. So, with power comes almost a bigger platform to be able to speak and say what you want.”
Today, Alexis advocates for health and clean living. She has written several books detailing her journey, including Modeling: How to Be Discovered, Lean Clean, Cheat Eat, Nap Zap, My Thyroid Journey, Skin Within and Slick Tips.
Her website states, “Throughout her life and career, Kim has remained grounded in her upbringing and beliefs. An outspoken conservative, she advocates for a healthy, spiritually connected lifestyle.”
In a recent post to Instagram, she said, “I’ve spent my career in an industry obsessed with looks. Loving your body and taking care of it aren’t opposites. Body positivity should never mean ignoring your health.”
We hope other celebrities take Alexis’ message to heart and shared their Christian values with their fans.
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