Faith in the Spotlight: Nicole Scherzinger Shines Her Light in Hollywood
Pop icon and Broadway star Nicole Scherzinger is proving that faith and fame can coexist beautifully. In a candid interview with Variety, the 47-year-old Pussycat Dolls singer opened up about her Christian journey, saying that while “Christianity gets a bad rap,” her Hollywood circle is filled with believers who encourage one another to live out their faith. “If you’re a true Christian, you have to lead by example and be the light,” she said, revealing that she regularly attends a church in Los Angeles. Currently dazzling audiences as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard—a performance that recently earned her an Olivier Award—Scherzinger attributes her groundedness and strength to the spiritual foundation laid by her family.
Born in Honolulu to a teenage mother and raised in Kentucky, Scherzinger’s story reads like a hymn to resilience. She credits her grandparents for nurturing her Catholic roots and shared that her “papa,” once an atheist, is now an archbishop in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. “That’s the blood that I am,” she reflected. Her journey of faith hasn’t been without controversy—most notably when she once drew criticism for engaging with a politically charged “Make Jesus First Again” post. Yet Scherzinger remains unapologetic about her devotion, saying she strives to “stand with love, light, and compassion” in all things. In an industry often driven by image, her authenticity and unwavering belief are a reminder that grace can still glitter brighter than fame.
