George Clooney was raised Catholic and even served as an altar boy, but his outlook today is decidedly secular. He hasn't made a big show of it, but his public comments consistently emphasize logic and reason over religious narratives. He showed this practical side when he forcefully dismissed tabloid stories trying to exploit religious differences, calling them irresponsible and baseless. | © Paramount Pictures
Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy, left little doubt about his views in a 2009 interview where he called himself an atheist. His work consistently reflects that stance, frequently lampooning religion in his animated shows. He even championed the science-focused series Cosmos, carrying on the legacy of noted atheist Carl Sagan. | © 20th Century Fox
Jack Black was raised Jewish and even had a Bar Mitzvah, but his personal beliefs landed elsewhere. The comedian and actor has openly stated he's an atheist. He finds some humor in the contradiction, joking about feeling a bit hypocritical for sending his own kids to Hebrew school despite his lack of faith. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Zac Efron hasn't made his personal beliefs a major public talking point. He loosely identified as agnostic years ago and hasn't revisited the topic much since. While he respectfully participated in a religious ritual for his travel series, it doesn't signal a change in his privately held views. | © Quibi
Ricky Gervais is arguably Hollywood's most vocal atheist, and he weaves that skepticism directly into his comedy. From his film The Invention of Lying to debates on late-night TV, he consistently challenges religious belief. His core argument is simple: he just takes atheism one god further than religious people, who already dismiss thousands of other deities. | © Paramount Pictures
Amber Heard's worldview shifted from a religious upbringing to a secular one. She now identifies as an atheist, finding more comfort in natural facts than in supernatural ideas. This perspective puts the responsibility for morality squarely on us, emphasizing personal accountability for our own choices. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
The Oscar-winning Javier Bardem is best known for intense roles in films like No Country for Old Men. He's also straightforward about his lack of belief, openly stating he doesn't believe in God. Bardem even joked about it, saying his true faith lies in the chance to work with his acting idol, Al Pacino. | © Paramount Pictures
Julianne Moore's perspective on life was cemented by personal loss. After her mother passed away, the acclaimed actress found her atheist beliefs solidified, convinced there is nothing beyond this life. She views religion as a human-made structure, a narrative we impose on chaos to try to make sense of the world. | © 20th Century Studios
Known for her roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, Keira Knightley approaches life without a religious safety net. She's spoken candidly about her atheism, even joking that faith seems like a convenient way to avoid guilt. For Knightley, there's no divine forgiveness on the table: you simply have to live with the consequences of your actions. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Emma Thompson, the celebrated actress from Sense and Sensibility, identifies as a spiritual atheist. She values a personal sense of the spiritual but firmly rejects organized religion. For Thompson, this stance is a direct response to what she sees as the long, historical oppression of women by religious institutions. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
While Sir Ian McKellen has portrayed powerful wizards and mutants, he finds no magic in religion. The acclaimed actor is openly an atheist, bluntly stating, "I don't understand religion. I don't get it at all." He sees comfort in faith as misguided, believing that facing life's finality without it actually makes him stronger. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
For Brad Pitt, big questions about faith don't have a fixed answer. The star of films like Fight Club has described his beliefs as shifting between atheism and agnosticism. When asked about an afterlife, he takes a pragmatic view, figuring you'll either find out when you get there or not at all. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Daniel Radcliffe may have become a global icon playing the boy who lived, but he doesn't believe in an afterlife himself. He's been open about his atheism for years, calling himself a militant atheist when religious beliefs influence laws. While he sometimes uses the term 'agnostic,' Radcliffe makes it clear he doesn't expect to find a God waiting for him. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Hugh Laurie, famous for playing the abrasive Dr. House, is an outspoken atheist in real life. He took this commitment to the stage as the main speaker at an American Atheists convention. Laurie also doesn't shy away from poking fun at religion with his signature dry wit on social media. | © Fox Network
Helen Mirren won an Oscar for portraying Queen Elizabeth II, a role steeped in religious tradition. Yet she's been straightforward about her personal views, once explaining she is a Christian who doesn’t believe in God. For Mirren, the guiding principle isn't faith in a deity, but a commitment to empathy and treating others well. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
In Hollywood, where image is everything, some stars are candid about a deeply personal belief: their atheism. From seasoned legends to blockbuster stars, these celebrities openly embrace a secular worldview.
