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HARRIET Actor Joseph Lee Anderson Shares His Faith Every Day

Photo courtesy of Joseph Lee Anderson on Instagram

HARRIET Actor Joseph Lee Anderson Shares His Faith Every Day

By Tess Farrand, Associate Content Editor

Christian actor Joseph Lee Anderson tries to “treat everyone” with respect because it models God’s love for his children. 

“I try to treat everyone I encounter with respect,” Anderson told Movieguide®.  “In life, I try to remember ‘Hey, that’s God’s son, that’s God’s daughter.’”

He added, “You should love them. You should watch how you treat people.”

The HARRIET actor is still spinning from a whirlwind experience after the release of his first major motion picture. HARRIET tells the story the famous abolitionist who helped lead many slaves to freedom.

Movieguide® applauded HARRIET for its strong Christian/biblical worldview, although it was marred by foul language.

On the red carpet, Anderson told Movieguide®, “I couldn’t even tell you how I got here, just a lot of prayers and be kind to everyone.”

Anderson’s experience was a whirlwind, and he hopped on a plane to the set a mere two weeks after receiving the role.

“Everyone on set was very welcoming. It was a loving set. Everybody became like family for sure,” Anderson said of production.

Cynthia Ervio plays the title role and drew on her own faith to harness her character.

Like Erivo, Anderson cling to his faith in everyday life.

Anderson grew up in church, and once he started college, he caught the acting bug. He decided to drop out to pursue a career in Hollywood. Anderson said his faith is his anchor.

 

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“For me, working [in the industry], faith is everything.” He went on to say, “There’s so much that that the artists control when getting a job. From where I started to where I am now, it’s nothing but God.”

Currently, Anderson has a new TV project in the works.

Leave a comment to share how faith in Hollywood encourages you!

Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.


Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.


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