Some joint called BeliefNet.com has issued their list of the 10 most powerful Christians in Hollywood. Improbably, Mel Gibson is at the top of the chart. I say "improbably" because, about this time last year, we had all pretty much buried Gibson's career. But Mel has pulled a Jesus and resurrected himself - pretty much without actually doing anything, as a matter of fact. Here's the complete top 10:
- Mel Gibson
- Denzel Washington
- Patricia Heaton
- Tyler Perry
- Ralph Winter
- Angela Bassett
- Martin Sheen
- Martha Williamson
- Kristin Chenoweth
- Philip Anschultz
I don't know if I agree with that list. First of all, given recent box-office performance, shouldn't Tyler Perry be number 1? Those movies based on his plays pretty much always open big. I don't think Apocalypto was nearly as profitable as Diary of a Mad Black Woman. And Denzel Washington - we all love Denzel, but what was his last actual hit? I can't honestly remember. Of course, a couple of these people are only included because they're controversial. Like Patricia Heaton, who pretty much hates everyone who doesn't precisely agree with her views. And Martin Sheen who has demonstrated himself to be a total wacko. I don't know - seems to me that if Heaton and Sheen are considered "powerful Christians" in show-biz, then "powerful Christian in show-biz" is pretty much an oxymoron.
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